F
4 yrs
3h1h4hDh5h5
5th to KILL JOY LADY (6) here before repeating in a Class D over course and distance late last month. Unlikely to cause an upset but appreciates 2700m here and is unlikely to disappoint
Ecurie B
F
5 yrs
5h2hD-h1h0
Put away after winning under these conditions last winter. Last of 15, on re-entry, in a 2850m Class C here a week ago, but is still in conditioning mode and best to wait
Christiaan Van Driessen
F
5 yrs
Dh2h9h3h6h4
4th of 13 in a Class C over course and distance on 22 September. Steps up in category, but consistently gives her best, and can play a part
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
F
4 yrs
1hDh2h0hDhD
Sent for a break after being sanctioned in a 2100m Class C here late-June. Has bags of ability but with shoes on this time can be passed over
Francois Nicolle
F
4 yrs
1h3h4h6h7h0
10th of 14 when preparing for this in a 2800m Class B at Le Croise-Laroche on 2 October. Hind shoes off this time and has already won for Franck Nivard. First 5
D Flamme
F
4 yrs
4-h3h2h1hD
Flew up over course and distance last month before being sanctioned at start of a 2850m Class B here a fortnight ago. Benjamin Rochard gets the nod and looks to be reining a serious contender
Ecurie Supreme
F
4 yrs
1h3h7h3hDhD
Sanctioned in last two, latterly a 2950m Toulouse Class B 3 weeks ago. Ran 3rd in a Gr.2 over track and trip last time reined by Eric Raffin, and will be dangerous if he keeps her trotting
Ecurie Du Londel
F
5 yrs
3hDhDh6hDhD
Useful but complicated mare making first appearance since faulting in a 2875m Enghien Class A last April. Shoes on and no threat
C Lelarge
F
5 yrs
DmDm7h9h4hD
4th to JEANNETTE PRIORY (11) at Cherbourg before faulting in a 2850m Parilly Class C last week, and others easier to back
M Hulmel
F
4 yrs
3h4-h2h0h6
6th of 11, on return from a long layoff, in a 2850m Class B at Meslay-du-Maine on 2 October. Has nothing to prove at this level and has every chance of opening her 2024 account
Stall Courant Ab
F
5 yrs
7mDh6hDh1h1
Made it 2 straight when dominating a 2600m Cherbourg Class B on 25 September. Has a particular liking for 2700m here and will be competitive at the business end of the race
F Gibert
F
5 yrs
5hDh2hDh7h2
2nd of 16 in a 2800m Rambouillet Class B 12 days ago, on just 2nd start back, and will not be far off the mark if Anthony Barrier keeps her trotting
J Cottel
F
5 yrs
1h1hDhDm2m5
Tough mare in both codes but races shod for return to competition and will not be over-taxed
Charles Planchais
Race Overview
After a well-earned break, Thierry Duvaldestin's faithful KALMIA PERRINE (10) made a respectable comeback at Meslay earlier in the month and, barefoot this time, can get straight down to business. She will still be up against the tricky but clearly-talented KILLER QUEEN (7) who has turned a corner over recent weeks, and KILL JOY LADY (6) who won over course and distance a month ago. JEANNETTE PRIORY (11) boasts solid references under these conditions and returns to Paris on a hat-trick.
Selection:
10 - 7 - 6