10:00 Pontchateau
Prix Andre Friquet - Attele
Harness
• 2800m
• €6,000
• 15
G
7 yrs
h0h7-h9h3h2h1
Has gone from strength to strength this term, latterly easily securing a 2850m Vincennes amateurs Class F on 1 April, and in similar form will take some beating
G Champenois
F
7 yrs
hDh8h0h7h8-hD
Unexceptional mare starting for first time since being sanctioned in a 3200m Vannes Class F on Sunday and backs up with limited prospects
A Trouve
G
9 yrs
h0h0hDhD-h2hD
Ran 2nd at Machecoul before faulting in a 2825m Cordemais amateurs Class G late last month and can make amends if Marc-Andre Sebaoun keeps him focused
Marc Andre Sebaoun
F
9 yrs
hDh0hDh0-hDhD
Sanctioned in both since the break, latterly an amateurs Class G over course and distance mid-February. Has imposed under these conditions but can expect to have few takers
J Mouchard
G
7 yrs
hD-h1hDh2h2h1
Runner-up in both amateur and professional ranks before easily winning a 2825m Cordemais amateurs Class G 2.5 weeks ago, and from the 5-spot is well-placed to give this another good go. Chance
F Bellier
F
8 yrs
h6-h5h4h0h0h0
Last but one in a 2800m amateurs Class H at La Guerche-de-Bretagne on Sunday. Is confirmed here but in current form is not easy to recommend
A Trouve
G
7 yrs
h7h0h4h8-h0hD
Unseen since faulting in a 2800m Villedieu-les-Poeles Class E last September and is going to need the outing
Joel Renault
G
7 yrs
m3hDh0m4m2mD
Unseen since being sanctioned in a 2900m Arras Class F last June, and is being prepared for a campaign under the saddle
D Kumpen
G
8 yrs
h3h0h7h0-h8h7
7th of 15 behind IN ROCK DE PLAY (1) in a 3000m Nantes amateurs Class G on 18 February and is not about to spring a surprise
J F Hugues
F
9 yrs
h7h2h3h8-h8h5
Returns to a track she likes after coming 5th of 16 in a 2350m Angers amateurs Class F a fortnight ago. Not ideally-drawn but is still in the running for a first-5 cheque
E Lamy
G
7 yrs
h3h2h4h5h7mD
Useful sort making first start since being sanctioned in a 2700m Machecoul monte Class G last November. Has little going for him, on the face of it, but in this category will be no pushover
B Lucon
F
10 yrs
h0h0-h6h7h0h8
Disappointing so far this year, most recently 8th of 16 behind GERGOVIE QUESNOT (10) in a 2350m Angers amateurs Class F a fortnight ago, and needs to raise her game
P Bouchez
G
7 yrs
h6h2h0h0hDhD
Unraced since being disqualified in a 2850m Vincennes amateurs Class E last December. Pleased on lone start at the venue though and should not be ruled out
Ecurie Danover
F
8 yrs
hDhDhDhDh0h9
Unraced since finishing last of 9 in a 2050m Class F at Divonne-les-Bains last August, but makes first start for new trainer and despite a tough draw, will be barefoot for the occasion and warrants respect
Mme Aude Marion-pellerin
G
10 yrs
h0hDhDh9mDh9
9th of 16 in a 2825m Cordemais amateurs Class G 2.5 weeks ago, on first start back, but still has little to offer
Alexis Bernard
G
8 yrs
h3h6h0h5h3h4
Unraced since running 4th at Cagnes in December 2023. Yet to make his mark in 2 amateur starts but is in the ideal category for re-entry and can make a big splash if Francois Chapdelaine successfully navigates the start
St Grolier
Race Overview
A fine servant that has done nothing but improve since returning from his layoff, IN ROCK DE PLAY (1) left a very good impression at Vincennes a fortnight ago and has a realistic chance of repeating. That said, HANDY JET (16) takes a notable dip in category for his comeback from a long layoff and even though poorly-drawn and shod, still looks a leading contender. Barring his Vire sanction, INGLORIOUS (5) has not put a foot out of place lately and is well-positioned behind the car, unlike the returning IVAN DE L'ERDRE (11) who makes his first appearance since November.
Selection:
1 - 16 - 5