11:03 Caen
Prix De Meslay - Monte
Trotting
• 2450m
• €24,000
• 10
F
5 yrs
5m9m4m5m8m6
6th of 10 finishers in a 2700m Graignes Class F 2 weeks ago. Is unlikely to set off any fireworks but can at least hold her own
Ecurie Du Luot
F
5 yrs
4hDh6m2mDhD
Unexceptional mare making her first appearance since being sanctioned in a 2725m harness Class F at Grenade-sur-Garonne last August and chances slim
Frederic Duvivier
F
5 yrs
6h0mD-m6m7
Disappointing on the whole for some time, most recently 7th behind JUSTYBILIE DU LUOT (1) at Graignes and, even though barefoot, can expect to have few friends
P Vades
F
5 yrs
3h0mDmDmDm9
9th of 10 in Graignes race of reference. Stays shod and can be ruled out
Mme M Dujardin
F
5 yrs
8-hDh6h8h0
Moves to the monte code after coming 11th of 13 in a 2825m Chartres Class E mid-month and has no realistic chance
Y Faucheux
F
5 yrs
Dh0h8-hDhD
Sanctioned in both starts this term, latterly a 2825m Carhaix harness Class F earlier in the month, and can be confidently written off
Ecurie Smart
F
5 yrs
5m1m7m4mDm8
8th of 10 finishers, behind JUSTYBILIE DU LUOT (1) in a 2700m Graignes Class F a fortnight back. From pads fitted this time but others still preferred
Ph Deroyand
F
5 yrs
Dh0m4m1h0hD
Sent for a break after opening her monte account last September. Will be fresh by now and returns to her code of preference with a realistic chance of imposing
J P Viel
F
5 yrs
7h8h0mDhDh1
Sanctioned on lone appearance under the saddle but won a 2775m Elbeuf harness Class H early this month. Returns to the monte code with Eric Raffin in the irons and looks a possible spoiler
Mme Rosaria Lemonnier
F
5 yrs
2m2m7hDhDmD
Lost her action in a 3125m Angers Class E on 11 April. Has an abundance of ability though and, with Benjamin Rochard riding, is not incapable of finishing close
J F Mary
F
5 yrs
6m2-m5h0m2
Quality element that came 2nd to a very good horse under these conditions mid-March. Has had time to freshen up and can finally get off the mark
Ecurie Pierrick Lecellier
F
5 yrs
0h0h5h0h5h3
Switches code for the first time after trotting 3rd of 11 in a 2650m Carpentras harness Class D on 14 April. Entrusted to a top jockey this time and must be taken seriously
Franck Mayeur
Race Overview
Although still winless after 24 starts, JADE DU PARC (11) has finished bridesmaid on numerous occasions, notably 2 weeks ago here and, in the absence of the winner, can finally get that maiden monkey off her back. A winner at Mauquenchy last time under the saddle, JOYCE PRIORY (8) has two conditioners under her belt, is 25m better off and, with application, can give Clement Frecelle's mare a run for her money. JAPONICA (12) debuts in the discipline, in-form and with Mathieu Mottier onboard, and is unlikely to let the side down. JONQUILLETE CREPIN (9) is ideally-engaged on the front row and, although unlikely to repeat her recent harness victory, should nevertheless figure prominently.
Selection:
11 - 8 - 12
