2:57 PM Caen
Prix D'heuland - Attele
F
7 yrs
h3h1h0hDh7-hD
Sanctioned on her return run in a 2500m Class F at Bihorel-les-Rouen on 9 March. Thrives in the day's configuration but is being aimed too high this time
L A Martin
G
7 yrs
h0h9h9-h0h4h0
Failed to confirm good Machecoul performance when 10th of 14 behind ILCAR QUARTMA (6) in a 3000m Nantes Class E on 22 February and is unlikely to spring any surprises
L A Martin
F
7 yrs
h1h9h9h8-h4h5
Solid in both starts this term, most recently 5th of 18 in a 2800m Vire Class F on 2 March. Is not about to win this but still has the wherewithal to finish in the mix
A Marie
G
7 yrs
hDhDhDhDh4-h0
Disqualified in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F on 16 February, his first start for over 2 months. Appreciates the venue though and from the front row can give this a good go. Place chance
F Lemoine
F
7 yrs
hDh1h4-h3hDh1
Made up for Vincennes blip when successful in a 2625m Class F at La Rochelle early this month. Races first-time barefoot and looks principal danger to ISIA DU CHENE (13)
P Lemonnier
G
7 yrs
h2h3-h5h9h6h8
8th of 13 in a 2600m Saint-Galmier Class G mid-month. Races shod this time and no fireworks anticipated
Ecurie La Championnerie
F
7 yrs
hDh0h8hDhD-h0
12th of 18, on comeback, in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F on 2 March. Barefoot this time but has no love for Caen and others easier to back
A Thouroude
G
7 yrs
hDh6h7-h8h3h3
In the frame in last 2, latterly 3rd of 16 in a 2750m Class F at La Capelle 2.5 weeks ago. Breaks in front and even though in better company can still make his presence felt
Ecurie De Fligny
F
7 yrs
h4h2h0h8-h6h8
Returns to racing barefoot after having run 8th of 13 in a 2400m Amiens Class F on 22 February. Well-in on the front row and is unlikely to go home empty-handed
Ecurie Fac
G
7 yrs
h6h3h7h2hDh4
Unseen since coming 4th of 8 in a 2825m Bernay Class G last August. Takes on a better lot on comeback and can be confidently ruled out
Ecurie Victo
G
7 yrs
h1h2h1hDh4h3
Honest sort returning to competition after having run 3rd of 13 in a 2725m Cabourg Class E 5 months ago. Shoes on and no danger
Francis Letellier
F
7 yrs
h1h1h1h2h1h3
Highly-consistent mare starting for first time since running 3rd of 16 in a 2750m Cabourg Class D on 3 October. Adores Caen but is unlikely to be pushed too hard
Guy Quentin
F
7 yrs
hDh3-hDh2h6h1
Tough winner of a Class D over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Yet to be defeated at Caen and justifiably eyes the 3-timer
Mme Y Guedj
G
7 yrs
h4h3h4h3h1h6
Faithful servant making first appearance since running 6th of 14 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D mid-December. Shoes on for re-entry however and best to wait
J P Piton
G
7 yrs
h7h4-hDhDhDh9
Has shown a lack of discipline since the turn of the year, latterly 9th of 14 in a 2100m Vincennes Class E on 21 February. No question concerning his ability though, has been reconfigured, and on good behaviour can get in on the action
Ecurie Pierre Pellerot
F
7 yrs
h8h0h0-h8h8h7
Has looked very ordinary over recent months, latterly 7th of 11 in a 2550m Reims Class F 11 days ago, and will have few takers
Th Bloquet
C
7 yrs
h8h0h4h1h8h8
Mixes the good with the less good but has not been seen out since finishing 8th of 12 in a 2000m Class F at Aix-les-Bains last August and will have nothing to contribute
Ecurie Du Grand Buisson
G
7 yrs
h1-h8hDhDhDhD
Made it 4 consecutive sanctions after faulting, when full of running, in a 2800m Argentan Class E a week ago. Is close to his race, ideally-engaged, and on good behaviour can make a big impact
Loic Lagoutte
Race Overview
Although never far from losing her action, ISIA DU CHENE (13) has bags of ability. She proved the point under these conditions earlier in the month and legitimately bids to keep her unbeaten Caen record intact. She gives recent Chatelaillon-La Rochelle winner, the freshly-barefoot IVORY DU CHERISAY (5), 25m though and can expect resistance. IDEAL DELADOU (18) has picked up a quartet of sanctions but has evident ability and can play a key part if focused. IDEO JOSSELYN (4) may not be the easiest of horses to handle but he excels at Caen and with David Thomain in the bike can begin to make amends.
Selection:
13 - 5 - 18