12:55 Argentan
Prix Terres D'argentan Normandie - Attele
G
8 yrs
6h2h2h1h5h8
Capable trotter making first appearance since finishing 8th of 12 in a 2850m Vincennes Class D on 18 November and will have nothing to contribute
A Plard
F
7 yrs
3h4h0-h0h0
Last of 14 when prepping for this in a 2450m Caen Class D conditioner on 10 March. Is considerably better than that though and the choice of driver bodes well for her place prospects
F Tardieu
F
7 yrs
-h7h0hDh3h4
Produced a pair of good right-handed performances before finishing 8th of 16 in a 2850m Laval Class E a week ago. Starts in front, has previously delivered for her driver, and is not incapable of setting the cat among the pigeons
Tom Compas
C
7 yrs
Dh4h8h3h4h8
Starts for first time since finishing 8th of 13 in a 2850m Vincennes Class C late-November. Shod to preference this time and looks a player on first start for new yard
J A C Vanduffel
F
6 yrs
0h2h4-hDh8
Sanctioned when going well in a 2700m Vincennes Class B on 4 February. Dependability not her strong suit but has won twice racing clockwise and should not be written off
J Dubois
F
9 yrs
Dh9h2h1h0h6
No slouch on a good day but has not raced since finishing 6th of 8 min a 2600m Cavaillon Class E late-October and is going to need the outing
Mme L Vercruysse
C
6 yrs
5h4h5h0h7h8
Capricious but talented type making first start since finishing 8th of 16 in a 2700m Vincennes Class B on 8 November. May be a race shy but still has the wherewithal to finish in the mix
R De Hannuna
F
6 yrs
Dh1-h5h1h2
Imposed at Vincennes 2 months ago, then ran 2nd to a very good horse in a 2700m Class B at the same venue early-February. Pleased on lone start here and is easy to like for the win
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
G
10 yrs
2hD-h9h6hD
Sanctioned in a 2825m Class D at Le Croise-Laroche 11 days ago. Is in decent shape though, appreciates Argentan, and despite the handicap could still get a look-in
Y Dreux
G
7 yrs
2h5h1h1h2h5
Fine servant with nothing to prove at this level but will race shod for comeback and best to keep one's powder dry
Ecurie Herve Guerin
G
8 yrs
7h7h1h9-hD
Hardy element that was sanctioned on re-entry in a 2450m Caen Class D early this month. Still in conditioning-mode and best to wait
J Ch Siour
G
8 yrs
8h3hD-h6h9
Drops in category after finishing 9th of 14 behind GAZOLINE DU SEUX (16) in a 2100m Vincennes Class C on 23 February. Sports front pads this time but could still play a small part
Ecurie Du Haras D'erable
G
8 yrs
0h5h8h9-h4
Ran 4th at Caen prior to being sanctioned in a 2150m Enghien Class C last Friday. Has never produced the goods in the day's configuration and is not about to paint the town red
Ecurie Thierry Raffegeau
G
7 yrs
Dh4-hDh2h2
Runner-up in last 2, latterly of 15 in a 2700m Vincennes Class C 2.5 weeks ago. Reverts to a previous formula and even from the back line will be dangerous
Stal D'atom
G
7 yrs
3-m4hDm2m1
Has been flying under the saddle recently, latterly thrashing the field in a 2875m Enghien Class C on 7 March. Has never delivered under harness but is barefoot for the occasion and is hard to ignore
Ecurie Alexis Grimault
F
9 yrs
4-h0h0h6hD
Quickly sanctioned in a 2450m Caen Class D early this month. Enjoys a fine entry but still appears to have her work cut out
C Travert
Race Overview
As solid as a rock in three of her last four starts, JOURNEE REVEE (8) drops marginally in category after putting on a good show in Paris and, ideally-engaged on the front line, can wrap this up. Francois Lagadeuc will still want to be wary of reconfigured 2nd-row starter IALTO D'HERTALS (14) who has been knocking at the door lately, and the better-placed, and shod, JET EXPRESS (7) who will be no easy touch if sufficiently fit. IVANA DES RACQUES (2) may not be known for her reliability but she has 2 runs under her belt and the engagement of Anthony Barrier speaks volumes. IXELLE BLEUE (3) sports 4 pads after her Laval conditioner and returns to a track she likes with a good hand to play.
Selection:
8 - 14 - 7