15:15 Argentan
Prix Du Chateau Des Ducs D'alencon - Attele
C
4 yrs
0-hDh8hDhD
Out of the picture since winning a brace last September, most recently sanctioned early in a 2625m Agen Class E on 3 March, and others preferred
D Lecroq
G
4 yrs
8h0h8hD-h5
Well-beaten 5th of 12, on first start since his break, in a 2875m Enghien Class D 12 days ago. Will have progressed for the run and although unlikely to get his nose in front, can nevertheless make first 5
V Coligny
C
4 yrs
3h1-h4h4h2
2nd of 14 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E 3 weeks ago. Is consistently in the thick of things and is not about to change his ways
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
G
4 yrs
Dh2h1h2-h7
7th of 16, a place behind LUCIFER DU PONT (8), in a 2450m Caen Class D on 3 March. Will have come on for the race but others still easier to back
M Lemercier
G
4 yrs
3m1m5-mDh6
6th of 11 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 7 February. Eric Raffin reining this time and can assure his charge a competitive drive
Frederic Dazet
G
4 yrs
7h8hDm2h5m2
In the frame in 2 of last 3, most recently 2nd of 10 in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class C on 8 February, but would be preferred with pads fitted
Ecurie Mil'stud
F
4 yrs
3h4h8m1-mD
Back under harness after being sanctioned in a 2175m Vincennes Class C early last month. Shocks on though and not a concern
G Taddei
G
4 yrs
-h8h5h3h2h6
6th of 12 finishers in a 2450m Caen Class D on 3 March. Has been climbing the category-ladder in good order and with hind shoes off this time looks main threat to LEMON FLEURY (11)
Ph Savinel
F
4 yrs
2hDhDh0hDhD
Complicated filly making first start since being sanctioned in a 2850m Laval Class A mid-November. Has merit but is unlikely to garner much support this time around
Loic Groussard
C
4 yrs
8h4-h7h4h7
7th of 10 finishers, a place behind LEMON FLEURY (11), in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 16 February. Is significantly better than that though and must not be underestimated. Place chance
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
4 yrs
1h1hD-h2h6
Ran 6th of 10 finishers in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 16 February despite losing significant ground early, but can wrap this up if his driver gets him off on the right foot
Ecurie Krouchi Mansour
G
4 yrs
6h4h1-h0h0
Talented sort but not at his ease when last of 10 finishers behind LEMON FLEURY (11) in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 16 February. Has previously won racing clockwise and must be taken seriously
Ecurie Des Charmes
G
4 yrs
Dh5hDhD-h9
9th of 10 finishers behind LEMON FLEURY (11) in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 16 February and has no possible chance
Ecurie Brindor
G
4 yrs
-h7h4h2h4h0
Unraced since finishing 12th of 13 in a 2700m Vincennes Class C on 18 December. Races barefoot for first time but may need the run
Guillaume Leroulley
F
4 yrs
0m8m6-m5m3
Last of 3 finishers in a 2175m Vincennes Class C on 7 February. Only 60 Euros from elimination, goes first-time barefoot, and will be worth monitoring
Ecurie Jean-pierre Barjon
Race Overview
Difficult to knock when focused, LEMON FLEURY (11) would have finished closer at Vincennes last month had he stayed in stride, but otherwise excels with his driver and on good behaviour should have this in the bag. Yoann Lebourgeois will still be keeping an eye on the in-form LUCIFER DU PONT (8) who is competitively shod this time, and the talented LUGANO (10) who has never before been barefoot when racing right-handed. LOVEBIRD (3) is plainly close to his race and is shod as he was at Vincennes late last month.
Selection:
11 - 8 - 10