14:42 Hyeres
Prix De La Metropole Toulon Provence Med - Attele
G
9 yrs
mDh2h1h1-h1h0
Last of 11 when preparing for this in a 2925m Cagnes Class E early-March. Useful type at a lower level but bites off more than he can chew and can be passed over
D Cinier
G
7 yrs
h2hDhD-h7hDh9
Preparing, shod, for this when sanctioned in a 2525m Cavaillon Class D on 9 April. Barefoot this time, loves the venue, and will not be far from the action
Ecurie Sylvain Roubaud
G
10 yrs
h4h3h2-hDh6mD
Sanctioned when full off running in a 2600m Cavaillon monte Class D on re-entry 3 weeks ago. Has merit, boasts a good track-record at the venue and should not be ignored
Ecurie Adtrotting
G
9 yrs
h1h2h1h1h6-h0
Thrives at Hyeres but has not been seen out since coming last of 12 in a 2925m Cagnes Class D early-January and will need the run
Ecurie Sylvain Roubaud
G
8 yrs
h0h7h0h1-h7h9
Last of 9 in a 2650m Carpentras Class A, when being conditioned, mid-April. Is shod again and unlikely to spring any surprises
Mme Th Hoste
G
9 yrs
h5h3h1h5-hDhD
Sanctioned, when still being conditioned, in a 2525m Cavaillon Class B 3 weeks ago. Goes barefoot with David Bekaert reining and will have his chances
Marc Mathevet
G
9 yrs
hDh2h1h7h1-h0
13th of 14 on comeback in a 2700m Vincennes Class C on 13 April. Unshod this time, excels at Hyeres, and can expect to garner the lion's share of support
Ph Van Weehaeghe
G
9 yrs
h1h0-h7h0h3hD
Sanctioned in a 2750m Ecommoy Class A a month back. Has good credentials racing right-handed and makes his Hyeres debut with justified ambition
Ecurie Karibou
G
10 yrs
h0h4-hDh2h0hD
Would have finished 6th to FLEURON D'ACADIE (10) in a 2700m Vincennes Class C 2 months ago had he kept trotting. Comes here rested, has a good entry, and even though shod, can still play a small role
Ecurie Eric Lemaitre
G
9 yrs
h2-hDh1h0h1hD
Won 2 from 3 before faulting in a 2700m Vincennes Class C on 29 March. Revised shoeing this time and, while not a priority from the 2nd line, will nevertheless be worth watching
Ecurie G Delacour
C
8 yrs
h2h0h2h9h5h2
Pleasantly surprising second in a 2525m Cavaillon Class B 3 weeks ago and, even though starting on the back row, can still challenge for a place in the frame
Ecurie Jean-pascal Bragato
G
11 yrs
h4h7h0-h5h0h7
Drops marginally in category after coming 7th of 9 in a 2700m Vincennes Class B on 23 March. Has previously pleased here though and is not incapable of getting a decent look-in
Mlle M Gobet
Race Overview
Winner here last season before being sent for a well-earned holiday, FOSTER WOOD (7) has one race under his belt, is barefoot for the occasion and can make this his own. Christophe Martens will still want to be wary of FORBAN (8) who will be dangerous if he stays in stride. FEMTO DE VAUVERT (6) returns to a proven configuration for his first objective of the year and is unlikely to disappoint. GUEVARA DU PONT (11) left a very good impression at Cavaillon recently and must be taken more seriously this time.
Selection:
7 - 8 - 6