10:35 Pontchateau
Prix Le Jockey Damgan - Attele
Harness
• 2199m
• €19,500
• 11
G
3 yrs
hD
Qualified respectably late-March but sanctioned when unsupported in a 2950m Saint-Malo Class F 10 days ago, and will have few takers
Mme A Lemonnier
C
3 yrs
hD
Qualified in 1 16 9, then sanctioned on debut in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F on 16 February. Comes here fresh and will be no easy touch if Sebastien Ernault gets him off on the right foot
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
3 yrs
hD
Qualified in 1 17 6 at Laval early-March but sanctioned when never dangerous in a 2350m Angers Class F on 2 April, and can be ruled out
Ecurie Chalon
G
3 yrs
hDhD
Sanctioned in both starts to date, most recently a 2725m Graignes Class E on 13 April, and can expect to have few friends
Q Lepennetier
G
3 yrs
h8h7
7th of 11 in a 2675m Lisieux Class F 3 weeks ago. Yet to show any particular flair for the game and can be passed over
Mme A Lemonnier
C
3 yrs
h4
Debuted nicely at Chartres on 23 March when 4th of 12 in a 2800m Class F. Benjamin Rochard gets the nod this time and is capable of picking up another cheque
Ecurie Haras Des Quatre Vents
C
3 yrs
h2
Has not been seen out since running 2nd of 10, on debut, in a Class F over course and distance on 16 February. Has had ample time to freshen up and represents a decent first-5 prospect
B Carpentier
C
3 yrs
h2
Rather unlucky 2nd of 6 finishers in a 2475m Royan Class F on debut 10 days ago. Returns quickly to competition and is eminently capable of getting off the mark this time
Ecurie Jean-pascal Bragato
C
3 yrs
h9h4h9h2
Good 2nd of 12 in a 2300m Chartres Class F a month back. Will have come on for the run and merits considerable respect
B Carpentier
C
3 yrs
h2h6h3h7
Ran 3rd at Caen before finishing last but one in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E a fortnight ago. Has evident ability and can bounce back and play a leading role
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
G
3 yrs
h9h7h8-h1
Got off the mark on re-entry, winning a 2000m Rambouillet Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Takes to a hard surface this time and although not a priority, is still worth keeping an eye on
Patrick Roussel
Race Overview
Unlucky not to impose first time out, MINUTY DU GERS (8) has been sent quickly back on track with a realistic chance of losing his maiden status. Nicolas Bazire will however be minded to pay attention to the decent MY DREAM (10) who has placed in 2 of 4, and MAESTRO DE RETZ (2) who failed to confirm his excellent qualification when sanctioned early at Cherbourg but who has had time to recalibrate and must be taken seriously. MISTER DES GLENAN (9) gave a reassuringly good account at Chartres and the engagement of Mathieu Mottier will do his prospects no harm.
Selection:
8 - 10 - 2