13:12 Argentan
Prix Du Chateau Des Ducs D'alencon - Attele
F
6 yrs
6h3h2h4h8h6
Never-threatening 6th of 10 in a 2400m Amiens Class F mid-December. Unseen since and, with shoes on, can be ruled out
Ecurie Malvoisie
F
6 yrs
9h0h0-h6h8
Modest 8th of 15 in a 2675m Lisieux Class F on 16 March and appears to have too much to find
M Gilard
G
6 yrs
3h9-h7h5h4
Respectable 5th here last month before finishing 4th of 17 in a 2200m Caen Class E 3 weeks ago. Not a priority but races unshod-behind this time and should be able to hold his own
Mme M Cl Guibout
G
6 yrs
1-h0h2h0h4
Got back in the game earlier this month when 4th to IMPERATOR D'ELA (13) in a 2825m Vire Class E and, in similar form, could get another look-in
J Cachia
G
6 yrs
1-hDhDh3h0
12th of 16 in a 2575m Agen-Le Passage Class F on 12 February and would have better prospects a level down
Ecurie Success Trotting
F
6 yrs
3hDh5-h2h2
Has turned a corner since starting to race barefoot, latterly coming a very close 2nd of 13 in a 2700m Vincennes Class F on 14 February and, from the front row, is unlikely to be far from the action
Ecurie Eclair
F
6 yrs
2h4h4h2-h9
9th of 11 when shod for comeback in a 2300m Chateaubriant Class E early last month. Has never delivered at this level and is not about to shake things up
Ecurie Fac
G
6 yrs
8h6-h0h2h7
Showed the limits of his capacity when 7th of 15 in a 2850m Laval Class D 3 weeks ago and, even from the front row, looks out of his depth
M Casalinho
G
6 yrs
6h5h2h4-h2
Gave a fine account on re-entry, finishing 2nd of 17 in a 2800m Cholet Class F on 3 March. Will have come on for the run and, from the front row, can play a leading role
Ecurie De Fligny
G
6 yrs
7-h3hDhDh8
8th of 15 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D mid-February. Has good references racing right-handed and, even with an extra 25m to travel, is not to be underestimated
Ecurie Luck
C
6 yrs
7-h0h1h0h4
Blows hot and cold but came in a good 4th to IOUPY TOLLEVILLE (17) in a 2450m Caen Class D earlier this month and, with form maintained, can confirm
Ecurie Du Grand Buisson
C
6 yrs
0-h0h4h0h7
7th of 11 in a 2150m Enghien Class D on 12 March. Has merit but recent efforts do nothing to inspire confidence
Stall Goop Ab
G
6 yrs
2-h3h0h1h1
Simply superb since the autumn, latterly securing the double with ease, in a 2825m Vire Class E on 3 March. Will not be put off by the handicap and is capable of giving IOUPY TOLLEVILLE (17) a run for his money
Ecurie Herve Guerin
C
6 yrs
5m0m0hDm7m4
Unable to confirm his Caen performance when trounced in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class D 10 days ago and will need to raise his game
Y Desmet
F
6 yrs
4h6h1-h1hD
Won on re-entry at Vincennes before faulting in a 2450m Caen Class D 3 weeks ago. Has won twice racing clockwise and is not to be overlooked. Attention
D Dupont-noel
F
6 yrs
6hDhDh8-h4
Unraced since coming 4th of 9 in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E mid-January. Is barefoot for the occasion but still faces a stiff test
Ecurie Du Precieux
G
6 yrs
-hDh2h2h8h2
Put in a superb finish to trot 2nd in a 2450m Caen Class D on 4 March. Not once out of the frame when barefoot, loves Argentan, and can make this his own
E Szirmay
F
6 yrs
7h0h5-h1h7
Has 2 races under her belt since the spell, latterly sanctioned in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class D 10 days ago. Modified configuration this time but others still preferred
Ecurie De Sommaire
Race Overview
Preference must go to a trio of back-line horses here, with IOUPY TOLLEVILLE (17) just getting the nod after having reassured at Caen, and also due to the fact that he is unbeaten in 2 Argentan starts. IRENO DES PLAINES (11) finished a good 4th to him that day and will again be competitive, but may first have to defer to IMPERATOR D'ELA (13) who makes his Argentan debut on a hat-trick. ILLICO FLIGNY (9) is 25m better off, was impressive on comeback, and with front pads fitted this time, is not going to be far from the action.
Selection:
17 - 13 - 11