14:45 Vichy
Prix A.E.T.C.E (Prix Ulysse) - Attele
Harness
• 2800m
• €25,000
• 12
G
4 yrs
-hDh1hDh4h1
A tricky customer but has won 2 of his last 4 starts, including his latest over 2150m at Enghien on 25 May. Could have more to offer racing barefoot for the first time
Ecurie Marechal
G
4 yrs
3h1h5-h6h2
Lightly raced trotter who has resumed after a lengthy absence in good order - confirmed as much by finishing a good 2nd over 2950m at this venue on 18 May. Dark horse
L Lamaziere
G
4 yrs
2h3h0h2h1h5
Consistent trotter with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 5th (unshod) in a competitive 2450m contest at Caen on 24 June. Not taken lightly
Ecurie Franck Blandin
G
4 yrs
4h4hDh1h2hD
Delicate and seldom far from a fault but has the undeniable means to make his presence felt if remaining wise. Not hastily condemned despite his recent disqualification at Feurs on 14 June
Ec J Ph Monclin
G
4 yrs
9h4mDh3h4h3
Proven right-hander with solid references/credentials (10 times in the first four from 13 starts), albeit without a victory. Showed his form and well-being with an encouraging 3rd over 2575m at Agen on 22 June
Ecurie Chort
G
4 yrs
3h1h2hDh1h3
Has made encouraging improvement recently racing unshod on all 4 feet - confirmed as much with a last-start 3rd over 2950m at this venue on 20 June. Candidate for success
Ecurie G R Huguet
G
4 yrs
Dh3h1hDhDhD
Complicated sort disqualified (10 times) more often than not, including his last 3 appearances - the latest over 2950m at this venue on 3 June. Need only remain wise to have a say in the outcome
A Gaudin
G
4 yrs
8h4hDh9h0h4
Returned to form with an encouraging 4th (shod) over 2650m at Marseille-Vivaux on 8 June. Could confirm that improvement racing without his irons now
Y A Briand
G
4 yrs
3h2h1h1h1h3
Delicate in his early days (disqualified in 4 of his first 5 starts) but has hit straps recently, winning 3 consecutive outings before a recent 3rd over 2550m at Reims on 2 June. Has another winning chance
Cyril Castillon
G
4 yrs
0h0h5h0h8h0
Has made no impression in any of his 6 comeback outings this year, the latest at Lisieux on 7 June. Overlook
G Gillot
G
4 yrs
-m7h9m6hDmD
Disqualified in both barefoot appearances recently, the latest over 2950m at this venue on 17 June. Fitted with a new shoeing configuration
Mathieu Cafaro
G
4 yrs
4-h4h1h3h2
Has performed impeccably since his introduction and is a proven right-hander. Unbeaten in this shoe-fitting and showed his form/well-being recently by finishing 2nd over 2150m at this venue on 12 June - keep safe
D Sanders
Race Overview
Having won 3 and placed in another 3 of his last 6 starts, KANSAS DE CASTELLE (9) retains the full confidence of those around him, so it could pay to follow his progress. KONOR HIGHLAND (6) has improved recently racing without his irons at this venue, so should make life difficult for the selection. KOOL DE LA GRAVE (5), a specialist right-hand track performer, and KRONOS D'ERPION (3), who is proven in this category, also have the means to pose a threat. KING D'HERMES (1) and KERIDO D'ALOUETTE (12) appeal most of the remainder.
Selection:
9 - 6 - 5
