F
3 yrs
h5hDm7m1m3
3rd of 7 finishers in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D on 10 September, but has nothing to offer here
Guy Picot
G
3 yrs
6h2h2h2hDhD
Made it 2 straight sanctions when faulting in a 2750m Craon Class B on 23 September. Has ample ability and returns to a hard surface with a reasonable chance of getting around unscathed and into the mix
Ecurie Marechal
F
3 yrs
DhDh2hDh1hD
Tricky filly that got off the mark at Cabourg before faulting in a 2700m Vincennes Class D earlier this month. Has a big engine though and, on good behaviour, will be no easy touch
Mme N Viel-pierre
F
3 yrs
-h0h7m2m1h4
Has not been seen out since coming 4th in a 2725m Lisieux Class C early-June. Has won here under the saddle, sports pads again, but is unlikely to cause an upset
Erwan Bihel
F
3 yrs
Dm5m1mDm1mD
Sanctioned when never threatening in a 2700m Vincennes monte Class D 3.5 weeks ago. Makes harness debut for a change of scenery and can be ruled out
Ch Barboni
C
3 yrs
2h3h7hDh8hD
Has merit but has looked ordinary lately, most recently sanctioned in a 2950m Le Mans Class D a month back, and must get his house in order
Ecurie A G Maillard
G
3 yrs
h1h2h1
Excellent trotter making first start since winning a 2800m Chartres Class D on 19 June. Shoes on this time and while unlikely to impose can still trot his way into first 5
Ph Dewulf
G
3 yrs
Dh7h6h1hDh0
Disappointing in 2 after winning at Mauquenchy, latterly last of 10 in a 2100m Vincennes Class C 8 days ago, and others easier to trust
Sebastien Dewulf
F
3 yrs
Dh1h6hDh3hD
Won her only start here earlier in the year, but has not been seen out since faulting in a 2700m Vincennes Class C late-May, and can be passed over
Ph Dewulf
G
3 yrs
Dh1h1hDh5h1
Left a very good impression when successful in a 2275m Nantes Class D a fortnight ago. Races shod this time though and a minor place prospect at best
Ecurie Borderie Thibault
F
3 yrs
2h1h5hDh3h1
Unopposed winner of a 2725m Cabourg Class E 9 days ago, and if still on the boil can double up
Pascal Gerard
F
3 yrs
h2h1h1hDh8
Quality element that ran 8th of 11, on return from a spell, in a 2600m Cherbourg Class B 2.5 weeks ago. Will have come on for the run but is still in conditioning mode and best to hold off
Ecurie Saint Martin
G
3 yrs
2h3h6h0h2h3
Serious type that ran 3rd of 9 in a 2950m Le Mans Class D a month ago. Still searching for that elusive first win but is confirmed here, sports 4 pads this time, and merits considerable respect
Mlle C Cheradame
F
3 yrs
1h1hDhDhDh7
Tricky but talented filly that ran 7th of 11 finishers in a 2875m Meslay Class D 10 days ago. Has never delivered at this level though and is not about to start
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
C
3 yrs
7h2h6h3h1h2
Missed out by little for the double when 2nd of 9 in a 2950m Saint-Malo Class D early-August. Comes here fresh and, with form maintained, can contest the finish
E Peltier
F
3 yrs
h1h1h5h4h4
4th of 10 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Debuts right-handed and entrusted to Yoann Lebourgeois for first time, looks a serious player
Ecurie B
Race Overview
Authoritative winner at Cabourg earlier this month, LYSANDRA (11) sports 4 pads again for her Caen debut and has obvious claims on the prize. She can still expect to meet resistance from the well-entered, an on-form, LEDA MESLOISE (16) who could well win this if she takes to the new profile, and the complicated but talented LIBERTY PIYA (3) who imposed at Cabourg before faulting in Paris. Given a short rest after her good summer streak, LE ROCKER DE PLAY (15) returns to Caen a more experienced horse and will be competitive for a step on the podium.
Selection:
11 - 16 - 3