13:30 Argentan
Prix Du Chateau De Chambois - Monte
Trotting
• 2875m
• €30,000
• 9
G
6 yrs
4h6-h2h0m2
Made a solid ridden debut 3 weeks ago, coming 2nd of 11 in a 2850m Laval Class E. Takes on a better lot this time but enjoys a front-row start and still has the wherewithal to finish in the mix
J F Mary
F
6 yrs
7m3m2m2h0m4
Did not enjoy the best of trips when 4th of 10 in a 2450m Caen Class G a fortnight ago. Enjoys a 7kg allowance, starts in front, and looks a player
Ecurie Wic
F
6 yrs
1m3m8-mDm6
6th of 10 behind JAVA WIC (2) in a 2450m Caen Class G a fortnight ago. Won her only start at the venue but in this company will need to find more
Ecurie Pierrick Lecellier
F
8 yrs
-h2hDh6h2hD
Takes first public ridden steps after having been sanctioned in a 2800m Vire Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Is new to the venue and, while patently useful, may just have too much to do
Thomas Vidard
F
7 yrs
4-h4hDhDhD
Sanctioned in last 3, most recently when going well in a 2800m Vire harness Class E on 2 March. Has bags of ability, is already a winner racing right-handed, and is not to be underestimated
Ecurie Etoile
F
6 yrs
4h7mDh1h5h1
Excellent campaigner back under the saddle after dominating a 2650m harness Class C in Bordeaux on 8 March.
Ecurie Quick Star
G
7 yrs
0h8m5-m4m2
2nd of 8 in a 2650m Bordeaux Class C 11 days ago. Won his only monte start here and his latest performance bodes well for his chances
Valentin Desbriel
F
7 yrs
5mDh0m3hDm3
Quality mare that at ran 3rd of 15 in a 2850m Laval Class E a week ago. Won her only start here and is reunited with Mathieu Mottier who will be eager to make up for December sanction. Chance
Ecurie Du Haras De L'epinay
C
6 yrs
6-m5m2m4m5
Serious sort returning to racing right-handed after running 5th of 10 in a 2700m Vincennes Class A on 21 February. Has nothing to prove at this level and will be expected to contest the finish. Claim
Daniel Josset
Race Overview
A number of horses catch the eye here but a small preference nonetheless goes to the tough JUS DE FRUIT (9) who drops in category with Benjamin Rochard back in the bike. Although short on ridden references, JULIA QUICK (6) is clearly in top shape and will be no pushover if she manages to stay in stride. INITIALE CASTELETS (8) is not easy to knock when focused and will have her chances. IGO CLEA (7) has done nothing but improve over recent months and has already won over course and distance.
Selection:
9 - 6 - 8
