15:52 Enghien
Prix De Gravelines - Attele
Harness
• 2150m
• €40,000
• 13
G
4 yrs
7h1h1h8h4h2
In cracking form over recent months, latterly close 2nd of 10 in a 2875m Class E here on 28 September. In marginally better company this time but has earned the right to race here and is good enough to make first 5
Al Gerald
G
4 yrs
2hDh3h2h2h0
Ran a good 2nd over 2100m at Vincennes before finishing last but one, behind KATSUKI (8), in a 2700m Class D at same venue on 3 September. Comes here fresh and is in with a realistic shout of imposing
Ch Germain
C
4 yrs
7h8h2h6h8h3
Reassuring 3rd of 10 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D a month ago. Franck Nivard reining this time and, from 3-spot, is well-placed to trot his way onto the podium
Ecurie J R
C
4 yrs
Dh1h2h0h3hD
Ran 3rd over 2100m at Vincennes before faulting mid-way through a 2850m Class D at same venue 3.5 weeks ago. Is a tough nut when focused however and must not be underestimated
Mme Catherine Richard
G
4 yrs
0h2h7h4h3h0
3rd over course and distance before coming last of 10, after a woeful trip, in a Class D over 2875m here mid-August. Has a lot going for him here and Yoann Lebourgeois will be eager to play a leading role
Ecurie Neleke
G
4 yrs
DhDh8hDh1h1
Unraced since completing the double 2 months ago, winning a 2700m Cagnes Class E in style. Sanctioned here early-summer but is well-in on front row and the hat-trick is not beyond his reach
N Baudron
G
4 yrs
2h7h9hDh0h4
Made up for a pair of clinkers when 4th of 16 in a 2450m Caen Class E 3.5 weeks ago. Races barefoot for the occasion but is biting off more than he can chew
Ecurie Franck Blandin
G
4 yrs
Dh6h8h7hDhD
Sanctioned in last 2, latterly a Class D over course and distance 10 days ago. Stays shod and can be ruled out
Cuadra Balear
G
4 yrs
7h4h2h5h5h2
Missed out by little in a Class E over course and distance last week. Always gives his best and, with Eric Raffin in the bike, should be able to hold his own
Ecurie Jacques Bruneau
G
4 yrs
6h2hDh2hDh3
Never far from faulting but reassuring 3rd to KEFIR COHIAIS (13) in a 2700m Class E at La Capelle 3.5 weeks ago. Has ground to make up though and others preferred
M De Sousa Dias
G
4 yrs
1h7h1h9h0h4
Makes Enghien debut after coming 4th of 12 in a 2050m Cabourg Class D late-August. Has merit but would be preferred at a lower level
A Cl Hamel
G
4 yrs
7h4h3hDh2h4
4th of 10 finishers, a place behind KAZAN DE VANDEL (3), in a 2700m Vincennes Class D a month back. Not a priority but will not be available at 43/1 either
Ecurie La Petteviniere
G
4 yrs
7h0h1h2hDh1
Transformed since starting to race barefoot, most recently securing a 2700m Class E at La Capelle 3.5 weeks ago. In more elevated company here, starts on back line, but should take well to Enghien and can get a look-in
Jean Marc Poelmans
Race Overview
Although unplaced at Vincennes last time out, KOSTELLO DE LOU (2) has otherwise been firing on all cylinders and can be forgiven that run. Barefoot from the front row, he has every chance of bringing home the bacon. That said, KENNEDY FRANCE (5) is better-positioned behind the car, has had time to recalibrate, and will be expected to return in full force. Back at the top of his game, KNOX JENILOU (6) failed to deliver here during the summer, but returns on a hat-trick, and must be taken seriously. KAZAN DE VANDEL (3) put his head back above water across town last month and will justifiably warrant support.
Selection:
2 - 5 - 6
