17:28 Vincennes
Prix Kolga - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €18,000
• 15
G
8 yrs
0h7h7h7h0mD
Out-of-sorts veteran who was disqualified in a 2675m mounted race at Le Mont-Saint Michel on 8 September. Needs to reaffirm
Pascal Jeune
G
8 yrs
Dh0h8h0h3h9
Delicate trotter with the undeniable means to play a leading role in a race of this nature, given his references at a higher level. Not taken lightly despite finishing 9th over 2550m at Beaumont on 25 August
M Maige
G
8 yrs
0h8h0h0h9h0
Out-of-sorts veteran trotter who was soundly beaten over 2400m at Amiens on 7 September. Could do better at this level
Ecurie Haras Des Quatre Vents
G
8 yrs
4h2h8h4h4m6
Versatile veteran who has displayed commendable consistency in both codes. Acquitted himself well (6th) in a 2875m mounted race Enghien on 30 September - sets the standard
Ecurie Pierre Louis Desaunette
G
8 yrs
6h2h8h0h5h6
Hard-knocker with references in this configuration at a higher level. Makes the trip with legitimate ambitions after an encouraging 6th over 2650m at Hyeres on 29 September
Ecurie Mz
G
8 yrs
0h0h4h2h7h6
Experienced hard-knocker with references at a higher level in this configuration. Didn't go unnoticed (6th) at Morlaix over 2600m on 22 September
Ecurie Christophe Mallet
G
8 yrs
5h0h7hDh2h1
Has regained his form/confidence in the claiming category - finished 2nd in his penultimate start and won his latest (19 August), both at Cagnes over 2925m. Candidate for success
Anthonin Favris
G
8 yrs
5h3h5h6h0h0
Veteran trotter with sound references in this (barefoot) configuration but has lost his way this year. Unplaced (10th) over 2800m at Langon on 21 September - best watched for now
M X Charlot
G
8 yrs
4h0hDh0h3h2
Confirmed at this level and proved his efficiency/competitiveness in this shoeing configuration when 2nd in a 2850m claimer on this course on 24 September. High on the shortlist
Philippe Rennesson
F
8 yrs
9h4h4h0h9h2
Runner-up in a 2300m amateur race at Mons on 1 October but needs to build on that improvement to have a say in this grade/company. Outsider
Jean Claude Louche
G
7 yrs
3h7h1h6h0h9
Confirmed in this configuration (won a 2475m event at Royan La Palmyre in July) but lost his way - unplaced in 3 subsequent outings, the latest over 3100m on 15 September at Nort-sur-Erdre
Ecurie Pierre Louis Desaunette
G
8 yrs
3h3h4h9h8h0
Out-of-sorts veteran who finished 8th in a course-and-distance claimer last month and 10th at La Capelle last time over 2700m on 13 September. Others preferred
Ecurie Mz
G
8 yrs
7hDh5h4h7h8
Reassured with an improved 2nd in a 2300m amateur race at Mons on 25 September but will need to build on that improvement to have a say in this grade/company
Mme Marine Ver Hulst
G
8 yrs
0h0h4h6h8hD
Veteran trotter who has lost his way this year. Creditable 6th in a course-and-distance claimer last month but disqualified over 2850m returned to this venue on 1 October
A Reveillon
F
7 yrs
Dh9h2hDh0h5
Sparked improvement when a reassuring 5th on this course in a 2850m claimer on 1 October. Dark horse
Ecurie J Y Et J P Raffegeau
Race Overview
GIPSY THORIS (4) has maintained remarkable form and consistency since finishing 2nd in his only appearance in this category on 3 March. Ideally positioned on the front row reverting to the harness code after a creditable performance under the saddle, he is the horse to beat. GASSMAN D'ESSA (9), whose competitiveness in claimers is beyond doubt, leads the opposition and will pose a threat, along with GENEVRIER (7), who has regained momentum this summer in Cagnes. GOLIATH DU CAUX (2) completes the shortlist.
Selection:
4 - 9 - 7
