13:40 Pontchateau
Prix Dominique David - Attele
Harness
• 2800m
• €26,000
• 14
G
4 yrs
h1h1h3h1h2
Classy future prospect that has not been seen out since running 2nd of 10 in a 2700m Vincennes Class A in April 2024 and is going to need the race
Ecurie Match
C
4 yrs
hDh6h6h3hD-h0
No slouch on a good day but last but one in a 2450m Caen Class D freshener on 3 March, and others preferred
D Leroi
F
5 yrs
h1h2hDh2hDh7
Unraced since coming 7th of 16 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on Christmas Day. Shod for the occasion and can be ruled out
J Seche
G
5 yrs
m8m1mD-m0m5hD
Starts for first time since being sanctioned in a 2700m Cagnes Class D on 8 February. Shoes fitted and no threat
B Carpentier
G
5 yrs
h2hDhD-hDh9hD
Sanctioned when never threatening in a Class E over course and distance on 7 March and is not easy to recommend
Mme M J Marquet
G
5 yrs
h6hDh3h1-h8h3
3rd of 11 in a Class E over course and distance in early-March, on his first objective of the season. Will have come on for the run and, already a winner here, must be afforded significant respect
G M Brami
F
5 yrs
h0h4h0-h5h2h2
In the frame in 2 of last 3, latterly 2nd of 14 in a 2850m Laval Class E 2.5 weeks ago, and should not be far from the action. First 5
Ecurie D' Helios
G
5 yrs
h4h3h3hD-hDm6
Back under harness after running 6th of 10 in a 2875m Enghien monte Class D conditioner mid-March. Has nothing to prove at this level and, plainly in competition-mode, is not about to let the side down
Ecurie Gerard Rautureau
F
5 yrs
h3h3h1h4h4-h1
Comfortable winner of a 2850m Class E at Maure-de-Bretagne on re-entry late-March. Is as versatile as they come and is in with a reasonable shout of repeating
A Triomphe
G
5 yrs
h6-h8hDh1h2h0
Produced a pair of fine performances before running last but one in a 2150m Enghien Class D on 7 March. Should not be too hastily-judged and can bounce back and win this
Scuderia Twister
G
5 yrs
h0hDh6hD-hDh0
Last but one in a 2850m Vincennes Class C conditioner on 20 February. Comes here fresh, with Mathieu Mottier in the bike, and must not be underestimated
Ecurie Regis Maurice
F
4 yrs
hDhDh1h8h3h1
Useful filly making first appearance since winning a 2600m Cherbourg Class B last September. Stays shod and best to wait
N Baudron
G
5 yrs
h6h4h0-h7h7m9
Rather disappointing since returning to competition, latterly last but one in a 2875m Enghien monte Class D 3 weeks ago, and is unlikely to cause an upset
G Lherpiniere
C
4 yrs
m7h6hDm7h8-h8
Unraced since finished last of 8 in a 2700m Vincennes Class A late-January. Drops in category for re-entry, is first-time barefoot, and must be worth retaining.
M Besana
Race Overview
Strangely lacklustre at Enghien early last month, KENDRICK (10) reverts to a previous configuration for his Pontchateau debut and if applied can return to winning ways. He will still feel the heat from KAPELLA VET (9) who got straight down to business on her own return 3 weeks ago, and the handy KING DE L'OUEST (8) who races barefoot following a pair of return conditioners. Solid here in early-March, Olivier Raffin will be expecting to confirm with a freshly-barefoot KOOL GEORGES (6).
Selection:
10 - 9 - 8
