16:27 Laval
Prix Horserail France / Clotures Concept - Attele
G
4 yrs
5h9h6h7h0h3
Pleasantly surprising 3rd of 12 in a Class E over course and distance late-August but a repeat seems most improbable
J Gineste
G
4 yrs
-hDh3h7h6h2
Useful type making first appearance since running 2nd of 12 in a 2875m Meslay Class E last March, and will need the run
J Bescher
G
4 yrs
4h1hDhDh2h1
Runner-up at Landivisiau before going one better in a 3100m Class E at Nort-sur-Erdre 3 weeks ago. Has a lot going for him this time and must be taken seriously
Ecurie Streamline
G
4 yrs
-h3hDh1h1h1
Made it 3 in a row when dominating a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne late-August. Has earned the right to race here and will not go down easily
Mlle Aline Luttun
G
4 yrs
Dh2hDh2hDh0
Surprisingly last of 12 in Pornichet race of reference. Is significantly better than that though and should not be too far off the mark if Matthieu Abrivard manages to keep him trotting
Mme M F Normand
G
4 yrs
2h1hDh4h6hD
Sanctioned, when unsupported, in Pornichet race of reference. Has merit but would be preferred a level down
Ecurie Pierre Pellerot
G
4 yrs
Dh7hDh1h7h1
Won 2 of last 3, most recently a 3100m Class E at Nort-sur-Erdre mid-September. Reliability not his strong suit but, with Raffin is in the bike again, will be assured every chance
J Condette
C
4 yrs
Dh6h7-hDh6
Has 2 races under his belt since the break, latterly 6th of 12 in Pornichet race of reference. Hind shoes off this time and while not a priority, should still be able to hold his own
J Cl Meignan
G
4 yrs
DhDhDhDh1h4
Imposed at Rambouillet before getting stuck in traffic, coming 4th of 9 in a 2700m Class E at La Capelle 12 days ago. Louis Baudouin in the wagon this time and can win this if he keeps him out of trouble
Ecurie Le Rivage
G
4 yrs
DmDh1h1h1h8
8th of 12, behind KAID FORTUNA (15), in a 2725m Pornichet Class E, on return from summer break, 2 weeks ago. Won his only start at the venue and, if fully fit, can get straight back in the game
O Horvath
G
4 yrs
Dh3h2h3h7h3
5th of 7 finishers, behind KID DE BERGAULT (3), in a 2600m Landivisiau Class E early last month. Yet to show any particular love for Laval and can be passed over
Ecurie Des Champs
G
4 yrs
3h4h3h9h0h1
Put a brace of lacklustre performances behind him to convincingly win a Class E over course and distance mid-September and, in similar form, could well repeat
J Seche
G
4 yrs
4hDh1h1h5h5
Serious trotter returning to competition, and debuting left-handed, not having been seen out since coming 5th of 13 in a 2725m Lisieux Class D 4 months ago. Shoes back on and not a contender this time
Ecurie Jean Paul Marmion
G
4 yrs
DhDhDh9h8h8
Put away late-June after finishing 8th of 10 in a 2750m Class D at La Capelle. Showed little form earlier in the year and will have few friends
Ecurie Gianni Fascella
C
4 yrs
2h0h3h8h8h5
Complicated character that finished a reassuring 5th of 12 in a 2725m Pornichet Class E a fortnight ago. Enjoys an excellent entry and Jean-Philippe Monclin will be out to make hay
Pascal Dondelinger
G
4 yrs
Dh7m1m1m2m1
Quality future prospect making first appearance since winning a 2450m Caen monte Class E late-June. Has other priorities though and can be ruled out
Louis Beileard
Race Overview
There is any number of horses in with a shout here but preference nevertheless goes to the recalibrated KORRIGAN SIBEY (9) who would have secured the double at La Capelle had he been afforded a run. That said, KLASSIC WINNER (12) won smartly under these conditions and is a similarly serious candidate. Winner of 3 on the trot in the spring, including over track and trip, KILIMANDJARO PLAYA (10) got a race in him a fortnight ago and, with hind shoes off this time, could pick up where he left off in May. KID DE BERGAULT (3) steps up in category after imposing at Nort-sur-Erdre last month but has hind shoes of for the occasion and the engagement of Benjamin Rochard will do his prospects no harm.
Selection:
9 - 12 - 10