13:50 Vincennes
Prix De Menton - Attele
G
8 yrs
h0h1h3hDh9h7
7th of 13, when being conditioned, in a 2825m Cordemais Class F 10 days ago and even though barefoot and confirmed over course and distance, still looks to have too much to do
L Laudren
F
8 yrs
h6h9h4h7h3h6
Unremarkable mare that came 6th of 18 in a 2800m Rambouillet Class F 2 weeks ago and, even with front pads fitted, still looks to have her work cut out
M Besana
F
7 yrs
h6m2m3h6h5h2
Produced a good effort to trot 2nd of 13 in a 2825m Cordemais Class F 10 days ago and the change of driver will only work to her advantage. Place chance
Ecurie Stephane Bourlier
G
7 yrs
m1m4h0h3h1m1
Winner in both codes last month, most recently a 2825m Cordemais monte Class D on 24 April. In better company this time but nevertheless looks an interesting outsider
Ecurie Stephane Bourlier
F
7 yrs
h1h1-h3h7h0h7
Has bags of ability but disappointing lately, most recently 7th of 13 in a 2100m Class E here. Lebourgeois keeps the faith though and, in this company, could well make the first 5
Thierry Cattan
G
7 yrs
h0h0h7h0h0mD
Has not been seen out since faulting in a monte Class E over course and distance last December and can be confidently passed over
Francis Davoust
G
7 yrs
h5h3h5hDh1h1
Difficult to fault when focused, most recently winning a 2875m Argentan Class F in good order mid-April. Is dangerous when barefoot and looks a serious proposition
Mme Cl Desmontils
G
7 yrs
h2h8-h8h2h0h2
2nd of 13 in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class F a month back. Franck Nivard reining this time and will be afforded every chance
Ecurie Eric Letouze
G
7 yrs
h1h4h1-h1h1h1
Facile winner of a 2550m Reims Class E on 21 March, making it 4 victories on the trot. Unbeaten in 5 starts for Eric Raffin and will be expected to continue their love-affair
Ecurie F P Bossuet
Race Overview
A model of consistency, and winner over course and distance mid-February, HERMES EXPRESS (9) returns to Paris on a 5-timer and, with Eric Raffin reining, looks set to accomplish the feat. Back in business lately with 2 straight victories, HOUSTON TUILERIE (7) races barefoot for the first time since September and Matthieu Abrivard will have the favourite fixed firmly in his sights. HARMONY LA NUIT (3) is plainly In form, won her only start for JMB, sports modified shoeing, and is not going to be far from the action. In the frame in two of his last three, Franck Nivard gets the nod on HECTOR DE BASSIERE (8) and looks similarly capable of challenging for a place on the podium.
Selection:
9 - 7 - 3