12:15 Caen
Prix De Bolbec - Monte
G
5 yrs
3m7m3m1h0h8
8th of 11 in a 2700m Graignes harness Class F mid-month. Opened his monte account, however, last time under the saddle and barefoot this time should be retained
M Maige
G
5 yrs
-hDmDm3mDm1
Delicate but may have found his niche under the saddle, most recently winning a 2450m Castillonnes Class F early-April, and can again figure prominently if he stays in stride
Ecurie Delsee
G
5 yrs
Dm6m2m1mDmD
Sanctioned in 2, latterly a 2725m Lisieux Class E last month, after having opened his account at Challans and, shod for the occasion, is unlikely to spring a surprise
Didier Vital Hebert
G
5 yrs
4/mD-mDm2
Can prove tricky but reassured when 2nd of 5 in a 2550m Reims Class F earlier in the month. Is behind in earnings and, from the front row, can play a leading role
Ecurie Saint Martin
G
5 yrs
DhDh7hDh1hD
Sanctioned in a 2800m Rambouillet harness Class E last weekend after having imposed at Strasbourg. Shod differently this time and, with application, can put his recent sanctions behind him. Place prospect
Charles Bouvier
G
5 yrs
3mDm6h0h5h6
6th of 10 in a 2750m Elbeuf harness Class F on 14 April, and in this company will have his work cut out
P Corniere
G
5 yrs
2mDm2mDm5m8
Has not been seen out since coming 8th of 9 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E late-December. Shoes off for re-entry but starts on the back row and not an obvious choice
Patrick Fernand Lecerf
G
5 yrs
5m3m6m3m1m6
On a fine run of form before finishing a lacklustre 6th of 7 in a 2550m Reims Class E 10 days ago. Back barefoot though and can make amends
Antonin Andre
G
5 yrs
Dh1-h7h8h6
Sanctioned in both monte starts to date, latterly a modest 6th of 12 in a 2100m Vincennes harness Class E, and returns to the discipline with limited aspirations
Ecurie Comte P De Montesson
G
5 yrs
1m2mDmDm8mD
Lost his way last season, going into his layoff after faulting in a 2825m Chartres Class F early-December. Stays shod for return and poses no danger
G Carnesecca
G
5 yrs
-m3h0m7m5hD
Sanctioned in a 2800m Rambouillet Class E 3 weeks ago when prepping for this. Is competitively-shod this time and looks a solid first-3 prospect
Ecurie B
G
5 yrs
2mDm5mD-m1
Impressive winner of a 3125m Angers Class E, on re-entry, just over 2 weeks ago and if still on the boil, can walk away with a double
Mme Y Guedj
G
5 yrs
DmDmD-m4mD
Sanctioned in a 3150m Saint-Brieuc Class E a month back. Has ability but others much easier to trust
Alexandre Angot
Race Overview
A quality element that seldom disappoints when applied, JABLO DU CHENE (12) got straight back in the game after his break and, with form maintained, can repeat. Paul Ploquin will still be wary of the recently-reinvigorated JOKER BATMAN (4) who breaks with a 25m head-start, and the similarly well-placed JET DU RAVARY (5) who sports a new configuration and who will be reined by a leading pilot. JET MESLOIS (11) is not everyone's cup of tea but he has ample ability and racing with front pads will do his prospects no disservice.
Selection:
12 - 4 - 5