13:05 Cordemais
Grand National Des Amateurs - Attele
G
7 yrs
3h6h3-h2h4
Has returned to competition in good condition, most recently 4th of 15 in a 2950m Saint-Malo amateurs Class G 10 days ago. Shoes on this time though and best to hold off
D Dupre
G
6 yrs
7hDh8h2h0h8
Makes first appearance since trotting 8th of 10 in a 2725m Graignes Class F late-November and has no realistic chance
Ecurie J-f Senet
F
8 yrs
0hD-h8h1h3
Won an amateur event at Machecoul before coming 3rd of 13 in a 2750m Elbeuf Class F, in the professional ranks, on 7 April. Has a front-row start, races with 4 pads for the occasion, and could well get a look-in
J Mouchard
F
7 yrs
7h2h4h3h1h4
4th, 2 places behind FUN DE BANVILLE (8), in a 3100m Class H at Nort-sur-Erdre 10 days ago. Boasts an excellent amateur record and, from the front row, can play a prominent role
G Prat
G
7 yrs
1m1h1h7m7h6
Decent sort making his first appearance since coming 6th of 13 in a 2600m Class F at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre 12 months ago and will be race-rusty
Karl Ponthieux
G
7 yrs
5m3m4m8h7h9
9th in Nort-sur-Erdre race of reference. Front shoes off this time but still looks out of his depth
Ch Patry
G
8 yrs
Dh5hDh0-h0
Last of 15 on comeback in a 2800m Pontchateau amateurs Class G on 31 March and can be confidently ruled out
Ecurie Matthieu Varin
G
9 yrs
-h0h2h7h8h2
Blows hot and cold but encouraged when 2nd in a 3100m Class H at Nort-sur-Erdre 10 days ago. On the 2nd line again but can still make his presence felt
D Maucourt
G
9 yrs
-h3h0hDh2hD
Came 2nd in a Laval amateurs event before faulting in a similar race 5 days ago, and others easier to trust
A Sinenberg
G
6 yrs
Dh3-hDhDh2
Reassuring 2nd of 14 in a 2850m Laval Class E late last month. Won his only start at the venue and will be no pushover if Cyril Baty can keep him trotting
Y Gautier
F
8 yrs
7h1-h5h4h4
Serious campaigner that left a good impression when 4th in a 2850m Vincennes Class D this time last month. Incurs the penalty but nevertheless has the wherewithal to defy it. Claim
Ecurie Jean Paul Marmion
G
8 yrs
-h0h1h3hDh9
9th of 15 when prepping shod for this in a 2850m Laval Class F last Friday. Has nothing to prove in this company and can complement his late-January success
L Laudren
G
8 yrs
0h0-h0h0h8
Unexceptional type that came 8th of 14 in a 2100m Vincennes claimer last week. Has an extra 25m to travel this time and chances limited
A Pereira
G
9 yrs
6-h6h8hDh4
4th of 11 in a 2800m Pontchateau Class F late-March. Has never delivered at Cordemais but is clearly in shape and could pleasantly surprise
Ch Duchier
G
8 yrs
1h3h4-h0h4
4th in a 2725m Lisieux Class E 10 days ago. Has form in a superior level, has previously placed here, and will not be far from the action
Y Dreux
G
9 yrs
3m8h0h0m3h0
14th of 16 in a 2900m Amiens Class F 11 days ago. Has imposed just once in this category and current harness form does nothing to inspire confidence
Ecurie E Varin
Race Overview
Three times a winner in the amateur division, an 4th in a Vincennes Class D a month ago, GAMELIA DU LUPIN (11) is forced to start on the 2nd line but still has claims on the win. She is still going to face opposition from GADSEM (12) who won his only start at this level, INSTINCT SAINT BAR (10) who seldom disappoints when focused, and GRABUGE (15) who gave a good account in this category on just his second start back.
Selection:
11 - 12 - 10