18:42 Vincennes
Prix Altair - Attele
G
4 yrs
Dh3h3h4h1h5
Quality element but surprisingly below-par 5th of 12 under these conditions last Friday. Little chance of imposing but can still make his presence felt
Peter Corty
G
4 yrs
DmDh4hDh3h1
Fine winner of a 2525m Cavaillon Class E on 9 April. Franck Nivard reining this time but may find the going somewhat tougher this time around
A Gaudin
C
4 yrs
2h5-h0h3h2
Valiant 2nd of 13, at 38/1, in a 2875m Argentan Class E mid-April, but a repeat seems improbable
A Bloquet
G
4 yrs
Dh8m7h8hDh5
Reassured somewhat when 5th of 8 in a 2050m Lyon-La Soie Class D on 10 April, but can still be passed over
Mme Nicole Houdusse
G
4 yrs
1h8-h6hDh7
Not as sharp as he was last season, most recently 7th of 8 finishers in race of reference, but it is only a matter of time before he comes good again. Place chance
Ecurie Du Feu
C
4 yrs
DhD-h0hDh5
Encouraging, but still rather flattering, 5th of 8 finishers in a 2150m Enghien Class D on 20 April and, in this company will struggle to make any impact
Cuadra Balear
G
4 yrs
5h2-h5h8h0
Unraced since coming last but one under these conditions on 18 February. Shoes on this time and will have nothing to offer
Ch Germain
C
4 yrs
9-h0h7h2hD
Lost his action when preparing for this in a 2825m Cordemais Class D 9 days ago. Has yet to deliver here but sports a competitive configuration and will justifiably generate interest
Francois Xavier Davis Vaution
C
4 yrs
1h6h1-h4h6
6th of 10 in a 2825m Cordemais Class D when still being conditioned. Hind shoes off for the first time though and winning this is well within his capacity
Etienne Dubois
G
4 yrs
2h2-h6h1hD
Imposed at Caen before being sanctioned, when full of running, in a 2150m Enghien Class D a fortnight back, but can play a prominent role if he takes to the new profile and stays focused
Scuderia Bivans Srl
G
4 yrs
7h8h4-h6h6
Courageous 6th of 10 in a similar event here late-March, despite some misfortune. Gets a 2nd crack at it and can set the record straight. Claim
J Davet
G
4 yrs
4h7h5h6h5h2
Encouraging 2nd of 10 in a 2100m Class D here 3 weeks ago. Raffin has kept the drive and is unlikely to disappoint. Attention
R Lung
G
4 yrs
Dh7h2h4-hD
Has not been seen out since faulting in a Class C over course and distance on New Year’s Day. Hind shoes off for re-entry but others still preferred
Ec Normandy Spirit
G
4 yrs
-hDh1h5h3hD
Sanctioned early in a 2150m Enghien Class D 2 weeks ago. Has already won over the main track, races first time unshod-in-front, and can play a leading role if Matthieu Abrivard assures his initial strides
Ecurie Chauvigny Global Equine
Race Overview
Unlucky not to finish closer under similar conditions last time out, Mathieu Mottier has remained faithful to KISS ME (11) who looks eminently capable of winning this time, provided he stays out of trouble. KEEP SECRET (9) was somewhat disappointing at Cordemais but his new configuration could make all the difference. KASH SNIPER (14) has been on a fine run of form and his driver will be out to make amends for his recent sanction. KITALIANO ALGREF (5) is considerably better than his form would suggest and has already won twice for Benjamin Rochard.
Selection:
11 - 9 - 14