19:17 Cabourg
Prix De Ranes - Monte
Trotting
• 2750m
• €37,000
• 10
G
5 yrs
-m1m4m3m2m1
In excellent shape lately, latterly winning a 2450m Caen Class D in fine fashion a fortnight ago, and will be expected to take on IVOIRE DU CEDRE (7). Chance
Mme Y Guedj
G
7 yrs
0m6m5m8mDm3
Surprise 3rd of 9, at 40/1, in a 2825m Vire Class F on Monday but, in this field, will have too much to do
Mme S Schwar
F
6 yrs
7m1m8-m5h0
Respectable mare racing barefoot for the occasion after coming last but one, when being conditioned, in a 2700m Vire Class E last Monday. Is better a level down though and is unlikely to shake things up
Antoine Lherete
G
5 yrs
-m5m5m1m2m9
Drops back in category after finishing last of 9 in a 2850m Vincennes Class B on re-entry early-June. Will have come on for the run and looks considerably more competitive this time around
P Edouard Mary
F
7 yrs
0m1m6h0h0m3
3rd of 5 finishers in a 2950m Vichy Class E 8 days ago, but shoes back on here and cannot be considered a player
E G Blot
G
8 yrs
Dh9h0h0m7m6
Has so far failed to achieve last year's form, latterly 6th to IVOIRE DU CEDRE (7) in a 2450m Caen Class E on 10 June, and already looks out of his depth
Ecurie De Baffe
G
6 yrs
4-m4m1m1m1
Pulled off the 3-timer when winning, with some comfort, a 2450m Caen Class E on 10 June, and will take all the beating
J Cl Rigault
G
7 yrs
6h2m9h8m3m5
Has started to pick up his game recently, coming 5th of 11 in a 2825m Class F at Sable-sur-Sarthe last weekend. Not a contender but can nevertheless eke out some prizemoney
Loic Groussard
F
5 yrs
9h8-hDmDh7
7th of 11 finishers in a 2700m Vincennes harness Class C late-May. Yet to finish a monte race unscathed but has the confidence of her handler and, with application, will be no soft touch
F Gibert
G
7 yrs
2m5m0m4m6m5
Honest trotter dropping down the category ladder after trotting 5th of 11 finishers in a 2850m Vincennes Class C a fortnight ago and, given his appreciation for Cabourg, is easy to like for a spot in first 5
Julien Merienne
Race Overview
Remarkably proficient in this branch of the business, IVOIRE DU CEDRE (7) completed the hat-trick of victories in good order early last month, and again looks the horse to beat. He is unlikely to have it all his own way though considering how well JABLO DU CHENE (1) has been acquitting himself over recent months. JUST BIRD (4) has solid references at this level and after a much-needed comeback blowout in Paris, he drops back down the class ladder with a good hand to play. JEANNETTE PRIORY (9) may not be to everybody's liking, but her class is undeniable and, barefoot for the occasion, deserves to be given the benefit of the doubt.
Selection:
7 - 1 - 4
