12:23 Vincennes
Prix De Gueugnon - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €62,000
• 16
G
4 yrs
hD
Sanctioned at the start of a Class D under these conditions on 16 February. Matthieu Abrivard at the helm this time but others still preferred
W Van Der Zwaan
C
4 yrs
D-h7h7h5h9
Unremarkable 9th of 12 finishers in a 2100m Class C here 3 weeks ago and is not about to stir things up
B Verlaine
C
4 yrs
Makes French bow after pulling off the hat-trick over 2100m in Naples early last month. Takes a hike in class though and even with shoes off, can expect to have limited prospects
Sc My Horse S R L
C
4 yrs
hD
Good class of colt that has not been seen out since coming 4th of 10 in a 2100m Wolvega Gr.2 in early-November. Hid shoes off this time but in this field will have too much to do
Stal De Rolleman
C
4 yrs
2h6h8-h4h5
Respectable but unthreatening 5th of 8 in a 2850m Class B here late last month. Has yet to open his French account and is unlikely to do so this time either
Roberto Cavagna
C
4 yrs
1h3h1h1-h2
Fine future prospect starting for first time since running 2nd of 8 in a Class A under these conditions late-January. Is clearly close to winning another and can expect significant support
Ecurie Jean-michel Rancoule
C
4 yrs
0hD-hDh9h6
Starts for first time since finishing last of 6 in a 2925m Cagnes Class A two months ago. Has been off his porridge all winter and needs to get his house in order
M Agostini
C
4 yrs
h8h7
7th of 13 in a 2850m Gr.3 here on 16 February. Was not the luckiest that day and can finish in the mix if Benjamin Rochard keeps him out of trouble
Scuderia Sant' Eusebio Snc
C
4 yrs
7h7h1h1-h4
Serious colt making first appearance since coming 4th of 8 in a Class A over track and trip on New Year’s Day. Races barefoot for the occasion and, considering the form of the Duvaldestin yard, must not be underestimated
Y Desmet
G
4 yrs
3h5-h4h3h2
Tenacious sort that ran 2nd of 7 finishers to LORD DU BASSIN (14) in a 2100m Vincennes Class A a month ago. Has done nothing but improve lately and must be considered a major player
N Lolic
C
4 yrs
3h5hDh0-h8
Made little impression when 8th of 13 in a 2850m Gr.3 on re-entry here on 16 February and will have nothing to contribute
Sc Erca
C
4 yrs
h6
Has not been seen out since running 4th of 9 finishers in 2100m Gr.1 Italian Derby mid-October. Shoes off for re-entry, with Yoann Lebourgeois reining, but is likely to need the run
Ecurie Gerrits Recycling B V
C
4 yrs
Dh1-h3hDh3
Returns to Paris after coming 3rd of 12 in a 2925m Cagnes Class A a fortnight ago. Can prove a handful but with a top driver in the bike, is unlikely to go down easily
Ecurie Du Damier
C
4 yrs
1h4h1-h2h1
Quality element that comfortably won a 2100m Class A here a month back. Arguably better over shorter but in current condition is easy to like for the win
J Rattina
C
4 yrs
3h2-hDh4hD
Quickly sanctioned in a 2200m Gr.1 here 3 weeks ago. Back to a more realistic category this time and with stride in check can make a big splash
Sebastien Dewulf
C
4 yrs
7h4-h5h6h7
Takes a category-drop after running 7th of 11 in a Gr.3 over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Has ample ability but cannot be considered a priority
J F Mary
Race Overview
LORD DU GERS (6) has done nothing but improve since his successful debut almost precisely a year ago, and with JMB back in the bike will be expected to make up for coming bridesmaid here late-January. That said, LORD DU BASSIN (14) made short work of a Class A here a month back and Alexandre Abrivard will be justifiably anticipating a repeat. Good 4th in the Gr.2 Prix Ephrem Houel here before faulting at a superior level recently, LEWIS RIVER (15) has never disappointed over 2700m here and , with application, will be no pushover. Difficult to knock when focused, LORD DE LOIRON (13) races first-time barefoot and Mathieu Mottier has got the nod.
Selection:
6 - 14 - 15
