Bazirella jälleen suosikki, ratanro: 60
Kauden toinen Grand National du Trot-osakilpailu juostaan Borelyn 1375 metrin mittaisella radalla
Välimeren rannalla Marseillessa. Yksi suosikeista tulee olemaan takamatkalta lähtevä Jean-Michel Baziren
ajama Vinci de l’Abbaye. Ravit päättää EU-hevosten montélähtö.
1. lähtö: Grand National du Trot
3000 metriä volttilähetys
11 Vinci de l’Abbaye voitti kolme viikkoa sitten Vincennesissä Prix Emile Allix Courboyn, kun ensimmäisenä
maaliin tullut Tripolia hylättiin murtautumisesta. Hevonen on Jean-Michel Baziren mukaan treenannut
tämän jälkeen erittäin hyvin, joten hän uskoo oriin menestykseen. 14 Richmond Park voitti ensimmäisen
Grand National du Trotin osakilpailun La Capellessa vahvalla kirillä ja pystyy nytkin hyvällä juoksulla
taistelemaan voitosta. Paaluhevosista kannattaa huomioida viimeksi Caenissa ainoastaan Swedishmanille
hävinnyt 7 Sire de la Creuse ja tamma 8 Uka Normande on voittanut kaksi viimeistä starttiaan maakunnassa
helpommissa porukoissa.
Tamma 16 Sophie Vif hävisi viime startissaan Lavalissa ainoastaan hirmukunnossa olevalle Ustinof du
Vivierille. Varteenotettava sijoittuja on myös tamma 10 Tina Jolie, joka starttaa kolmannen kerran pienen
tauon jälkeen. Romuald Mouricen kolmikosta parhaat mahdollisuudet menestyä on 12 Slow Beauvoisinilla.
9 Totem d’Azur otti Cagnes-sur-Merin talvimeetingistä kaksi voittoa ja kakkossijaa.
A: 11, 14, 7, 8
B: 16, 10, 12, 9
8. lähtö: Prix des Caves Saint-Marc de Caromb, m
2400 metriä volttilähetys
Takamatkalta starttaava ruotsalaisruuna 12 Super G. on ollut Ranskassa yhdessätoista montéstartissaan
seitsemän kertaa totossa. Viimeksi Pontchâteaussa Titane Nordiquen ylivoimaisesti voittamassa hevonen
sai tyytyä kolmanteen, mutta nyt matka on 400 metriä lyhyempi. Alexandre Abrivard on ratsastanut Super
G:tä viisi kertaa aiemmin ja on voittanut kerran sekä ollut kahdesti toinen. 14 Ulex Gédé palaa
montélähtöihin kolmen vuoden tauon jälkeen. Philippe Masschaele ratsastaa ensimmäisen kerran paalulta
starttaavaa 8 Vagabond de Mailia. Paalulta kannattaa huomioida kuudesta montéstartistaan neljä voittanut
6 Veinard du Gite ja montéssa debytoiva ruotsalaisori 1 Quite Charming.
A: 12, 14
B: 8, 6, 1
Vihjeet: Risto Olamo
PMU:n vihjeet englanniksi
Marseille - Borely 25th March
Race 1: Grand National du Trot – 3000m – Harness race – 5-10yo – Gr III – 90.000€
1. TONIO DU VIVIER - Has won the least prize-money. Off since December 25 and is better on right-handed
tracks. Only unshod behind
2. REQUIN DU RELAIS - Stunned on penultimate starts at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m winning ahead of (3)
Sportif. Quietly raced since and is barefoot this time
3. SPORTIF - Scored a Casaq Ligue event 7 days ago at Agen. Always in the first 5 over C&D including a win
in January 2015 ahead of (6) Urac. On-form stable
4. SARAH BESNOT - Consistent at this level but lacklustre last 2 outings at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Acts over C&D
and D. Bekaert is back in bike
5. SAMBA DOREE - Quietly raced last time at Hyeres and has been prepared for this event being unshod on
all four this time. Needs imperatively to be held up but has a great turn of foot
6. URAC - Easy runner-up in January at Marseille-Vivaux behind (3) Sportif. Back to harness events after a
poor 7th place under the saddle. Only unshod behind
7. SIRE DE LA CREUSE - Good entry on the first line. Front-runner who was narrowly beaten last time at
Caen by the talented Swedishman. Scored on sole run at this track
8. UKA NORMANDE - Is perfectly entered on the first line. Romped home last 2 times in the provinces and
always fires barefoot. Anne travelled from far
9. TOTEM D'AZUR - Bad entry on the second line. Narrowly beaten in G3 at Cagnes-sur-Mer in February in
front of (13) Swing d'Eronville. 2/4 wins barefoot but first time with his driver
10. TINA JOLIE - Ran better than placings suggest last time at Cordemais. Very consistent at this level and
7/10 on the podium with A. Wiels including 3 wins
11. VINCI DE L'ABBAYE - Probably the best on class alone and scored a G3 this winter at Vincennes. 6/7 on
the podium unshod behind including 3 victories. Trained and driven by J.-M. Bazire
12. SLOW DU BEAUVOISIN - R. Mourice's 2nd runner. Narrowly beaten recently at Cagnes-sur-Mer by his
stablemate (13) Swing d'Eronville. Is better unshod on all four
13. SWING D'ERONVILLE - R. Mourice's 3rd horse. Only just got up on penultimate start at Cagnes-sur-Mer
ahead of his stablemate (12) Slow du Beauvoisin. Quietly raced since and is barefoot
14. RICHMOND PARK - Impressive winner last time at La Capelle at this level. Needs to be held up but has a
strong turn of foot. Hasn't put a foot wrong with F. Ouvrie
15. RECITAL CARISAIE - The fastest over C&D (1'14''6). Decent 4th last time at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m
behind (9) Totem d'Azur but in front of (12) Slow du Beauvoisin. Trained and driven by Y.-A. Briand
16. SOPHIE DU VIF - The richest horse. On top-form and won a Casaq Ligue event this winter at Vincennes.
Has a strong turn of foot and her trainer/driver travelled from far
Summary
(11) VINCI DE L'ABBAYE is probably the best on class alone (Group 3 winner) and can win this Casaq Ligue
event with his trainer Jean-Michel Bazire in the sulky. (8) UKA NORMANDE romped home last two times in
the provinces and is perfectly entered on the first line. (12) SLOW DU BEAUVOISIN is better unshod on all
four and is a podium chance like (10) TINA JOLIE, who ran better than placings suggests last time at
Cordemais and has been placed 7/10 on the podium with Antoine Wiels. (16) SOPHIE DU VIF is on top-form
and long home straight should suit her finishing speed.
Selections: (11) VINCI DE L'ABBAYE - (8) UKA NORMANDE - (12) SLOW DU BEAUVOISIN - (10) TINA JOLIE (16) SOPHIE DU VIF
Race 2: Prix de Cassis – 3000m – Harness race – 4yo – Grade D – 22.000€
1. BOY D'URZY - Has won the least prize-money. Creditable 6th last time at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2150m
behind (10) Babas du Meleuc. Unshod behind this time
2. BORN TO GIS - Hasn't won since October 2013. Disqualified in the first turn last time at Beaumont-deLomagne but caught the eye at the rear of the field. Seems held by some rivals
3. BOLIDE DU VIVIER - Really well-bred and well regarded by his trainer Y.-A. Briand. 3 wins and 3
disqualifications since debut. First time on a left-handed track
4. BETTY DES OMBRES - Y.-A. Briand's 2nd runner. Consistent at this level. Decent 4th last time at Hyeres
behind (13) Bocco Dell Oro but in front of (14) Blaise du Vivier
5. BE IN LOVE - Unreliable but has some ability. Needs to prove herself over C&D. Only unshod behind and
her trainer is back in the sulky
6. BREIZ DE PRAT GUEN - Now trained by R. Mourice after H. Hardy. Back to harness event after 2 mounted
races. 2/3 on the podium over C&D
7. BOREADY - Always fires when trots fluently. Close 3rd recently at Pontchateau after a good run covered.
Unshod behind for the first time
8. BOTTARUS - Good entry on the first line. Modest 6th last time at Lyon-Parilly over 2850m. Unshod
behind again but hasn't much room for improvement
9. BOLERO LOVE DE LOU - Is perfectly entered on the first line. Reliable since debut but winless after 11
starts. Remains shod. Trained and driven by the brothers Martens
10. BABAS DU MELEUC - Y.-A. Briand's 3rd colt who is badly entered on the second line. Easy runner-up
lately at Cagnes-sur-Mer when was barefoot for the first time in front of (1) Boy d'Urzy
11. BAHIRA BUISSONAY - Now trained by S. Cingland after F. Anne. Quirky filly who is probably better on
right-handed tracks. Remains shod
12. BLANC BLEU - Brave colt who is in his category. Needs to be held up but scored his sole run over C&D
(1'18''8). First time with F. Ouvrie
13. BOCCO DELL ORO - Y.-A. Briand's 4th starter. Consistent at this level but seldom wins. Beat (4) Betty des
Ombres and (14) Blaise du Vivier recently at Hyeres but remains shod this time
14. BLAISE DU VIVIER - Y.-A. Briand's 5th colt. Honourable 5th recently at Hyeres on reappearance run after
6 months off behind (13) Bocco Dell Oro and (4) Betty des Ombres. Might need the race again
Summary
Promising (3) BOLIDE DU VIVIER will debut on left-handed tracks but if he trots fluently, he can go far.
Franck Anne travelled from far with (7) BOREADY and his trainee is unshod behind for the first time. (10)
BABAS DU MELEUC is another Yannick-Alain Briand's runner who is driven by his trainer. Even with a 25
meter handicap, (12) BLANC BLEU is worthy of a fine result with Franck Ouvrie in the bike for the first time.
Selections: (3) BOLIDE DU VIVIER - (7) BOREADY - (10) BABAS DU MELEUC - (12) BLANC BLEU
Race 3: Prix d’Aix-en-Privence – 3000m – Harness race – 7-10yo – Grade E – 30.000€
1. TANARO DU MAINE - Has won the least prize-money. Disqualified last 2 times but is proven with his
apprentice. Remains shod (better like this)
2. SHOWTIME - 3/3 disqualifications since is trained by J. Guelpa. 1/6 place over C&D and remains shod
3. TERRA DU FOSSE - Romped home last time on provincial grass track ahead of (16) September. Maybe less
competitive on left-handed tracks but first time with F. Ouvrie
4. UDON D'OCCAGNES - Clear 3rd on penultimate start at Cagnes-sur-Mer in an amateur event but soundly
beaten since at this track over 2300m. Unshod on all four this time
5. TENERO - Hasn't won since December 2013 and is more competitive in amateur events. Tough task
6. SIRIUS DE BEL AIR - Impressive runner-up 7 days ago at Agen in an amateur race finishing quickly. Is
stepping up in grade and is more competitive on right-handed tracks
7. ULMA D'AUBRIERE - Hasn't stopped improving since is trained by R. Jaffrelot. Stylish winner lately at
Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2950m (1'16''3). Can front run and go far
8. TAMPICO - Now trained by D. Bekaert after Y.-A. Briand. Is perfectly entered on the first line but is trying
to find his best level. Remains shod
9. URICANO - D. Bekaert's 2nd runner. Got boxed in 3rd recently at Cagnes-sur-Mer while had a lot of
resources. Only unshod in front but can win
10. UMBERTA - Narrowly beaten on penultimate start at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m (1'15''7) in front of
(14) Ultrajem and (9) Uricano. Trained and driven by Y.-A. Briand
11. SOLEIL DU MINON - Disappointing last 3 attempts and is more competitive in claimers. Unshod on all
four as usual
12. UT DE DOMPIERRE - Decent 4th on penultimate start at Saint-Galmier at an interesting level but modest
7th since at Enghien under the saddle. Driven by his trainer as usual
13. REVE PERMIS - Creditable 7th lately at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m (1'16''1) behind (15) Saphir du
Perche. Acts over C&D and barefoot as usual
14. ULTRAJEM - Decent 4th on penultimate start at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m (1'15''8) behind (10)
Umberta but ahead of (9) Uricano. First time with S. Cingland
15. SAPHIR DU PERCHE - Close 4th on penultimate start at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m (1'15''9) behind the
talented Chapeau but in front of (13) Reve Permis. Disqualified at the start since
16. SEPTEMBER - R. Jaffrelot's 2nd runner. Needs to front run and remains shod. Best watched
Summary
(9) URICANO got boxed in last time at Cagnes-sur-Mer and deserves to win even if is only unshod in front
this time. (10) UMBERTA is feared most opponent with her trainer/driver Yannick-Alain Briand. The
blossoming (7) ULMA D'AUBRIERE is probably the best chance on the first line. (14) ULTRAJEM is in his
category and is a worthy podium player. Unshod on all four as usual, (15) SAPHIR DU PERCHE is also fancied
to run well at decent odds after his recent disqualification.
Selections: (9) URICANO - (10) UMBERTA - (7) ULMA D'AUBRIERE - (14) ULTRAJEM - (15) SAPHIR DU PERCHE
Race 4: Prix Chateau d’If – 2300m autostart – Harness race – 5yo – Grade D – 22.000€
1. AVENIR - Inside draw on the first tier. Close 3rd on penultimate start at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m in
front of (7) As d'Occagnes and (10) Auteur. Acts unshod behind
2. AZAFRAN - Ran well this winter at Cagnes-sur-Mer but is tailing off form. 2nd and disqualified in 2 C&D
starts. Is shod this time
3. AYMTIKA - Talented mare who lightly raced. Narrowly beaten on penultimate start at Maure-deBretagne but unconvincing since at Vincennes in a Casaq Ligue event. Is moving down in class
4. ADONIS DU MELEUC - The richest horse. Bounced back to form recently at Lyon-Parilly with a stylish win
ahead of (9) Aviatrice. Well regarded by his trainer/driver Y.-A. Briand
5. AZELIE DE NEUVY - Impressive winner last time at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m (1'16''2). Is clearly better
unshod on all four and acts at this track
6. AND DE SAINT PREST - 3/4 on the podium unshod on all four including a win recently at Saint-Galmier.
Scored on sole run over course. Driven by C. Martens
7. AS D'OCCAGNES - Narrowly beaten lately at Lyon-la-Soie over 2700m. Always fires barefoot and can get
placed with D. Bekaert for the first time
8. AS DE JAL - Outside draw on the first tier. Often placed but seldom wins. Clear 4th on penultimate start
at Cagnes-sur-Mer ahead of (7) As d'Occagnes. 5/9 on the podium unshod behind including a win
9. AVIATRICE - Inside draw on the second tier. Eye-catching 3rd last time at Lyon-Parilly behind (4) Adonis
du Meleuc. Needs imperatively to be held up
10. AUTEUR - M. Cormy's 2nd runner. Showed a glimmer of form recently at Lyon-Parilly but is steeping up
in grade here. 2/4 on the podium over course
11. ABBANERA - S. Guelpa's 2nd mare. Not much room for improvement on the second tier and is driven by
her trainer. Remains shod and best watched
Summary
Well-regarded by his trainer/driver Yannick-Alain Briand (4) ADONIS DU MELEUC is still behind in earnings
and can strike again. (3) AYMTIKA is moving down in class after a Casaq Ligue event at Vincennes. (6) AND
DE SAINT PREST has been placed 3/4 on the podium unshod on all four including a win recently at SaintGalmier. (5) AZELIE DE NEUVY is clearly better barefoot and has also a good part to play.
Selections: (4) ADONIS DU MELEUC - (3) AYMTIKA - (6) AND DE SAINT PREST - (5) AZELIE DE NEUVY
Race 5: Prix de Cagnes-sur-Mer – Apprentis et lads – 2300m autostart – Harness race – 6-9yo – Grade E –
20.000€
1. THIA - Inside draw on the first tier. Dubious form but is barefoot this time. 2/2 failures at this track
2. VERANO DU REYNARD - Romped home recently at Saint-Galmier after having lead the field. Is suited by
short trips but is only unshod in front this time
3. VEZIRO JOSSELYN - Has already ran at a higher level and is moving down in class. Unshod on all four as
usual but first time with his inexperienced apprentice
4. TIC TAC DU REFOUD - Made zero impact for a long time and is held by younger opponents. Tricky read
5. URS DE FLEURIER - R. Mourice's 2nd runner. Very unconvincing last 4 attempts but is worth a race like
this. Could be suited by the mobile gate. Barefoot again
6. SPIRIT OF ORGERES - Very complicated horse who has been disqualified last 6 times. Unshod behind
again and driven by the efficient V. Foucault
7. TONIC JIM - Bounced back to form recently at Hyeres winning soundly with her apprentice. Needs
imperatively to front run. Unshod behind as often
8. SACCO DE BLARY - Outside draw on the first tier. Always fires in amateur events. Needs to prove himself
over course (3/3 failures). Barefoot as often
9. TENOR D'YLEA - Inside draw on the second tier. Close 4th on penultimate start at Cagnes-sur-Mer behind
(5) Urs de Fleurier. Disqualified 3rd after gait problems since. Hasn't been barefoot since May 2014
10. UNE ETOILE BLEUE - Beat (11) Vasco de Viette lately at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Needs imperatively to be held
up but has a strong turn of foot. Proven with her apprentice
11. VASCO DE VIETTE - Hasn't won since January 2014 and is soundly better unshod on all four. Difficult to
consider
12. SACHA DU BOSSIS - Has won the least prize-money but has some ability. Back to left-handed track
where is better. Remains shod (isn't a problem)
Summary
Unshod on all four, (5) URS DE FLEURIER is the one to beat if he trots fluently and could be suited by the
mobile gate. (2) VERANO DU REYNARD looks well treated if repeating the form of his emphatic win at SaintGalmier. (7) TONIC JIM stunned recently at Hyeres with his apprentice Elodie Sebaldano and needs
imperatively to front run. Amateur specialist (8) SACCO DE BLARY is on-top form and can be in the frame
even with an outside draw on the first tier.
Selections: (5) URS DE FLEURIER - (2) VERANO DU REYNARD - (7) TONIC JIM - (8) SACCO DE BLARY
Race 6: Prix Salon de Provence – Amateurs – 3000m – Harness race – 6-9yo – Grade F – 8.000€
1. VERTIGO DE JOUDES - Has clearly won the least prize-money. Soundly beaten recently at Agen in a
claimer and is more competitive on right-handed tracks. Tough task
2. TAXI DES SABLES - Lacklustre last 2 attempts and seems better on grass. Needs to prove himself unshod
3. VISON DES PRES - Finished behind (6) Tragedien and (10) Sacre Look but in front of (2) Taxi des Sables in
February at Cagnes-sur-Mer. First time with his owner/amateur
4. UCLA D'ANAMA - Very unconvincing last 4 attempts but her last good race was over C&D (1'16''5). 1/2 on
the podium unshod in front
5. TOTEM DE TOUCHYVON - Disappointing on his 2 reappearance runs after 6 months off. Needs to find his
best level. Barefoot as usual
6. TRAGEDIEN - Good entry on the first line. Decent 5th last time at Cagnes-sur-Mer behind (14) Sire le Roi.
Proven with his amateur and acts barefoot
7. UBAC DE GREZ - Is perfectly placed on the first line. Disqualified in the last turn recently at Cagnes-surMer. 4/6 on the podium with his owner/amateur including 2 win. Only unshod behind
8. THANK YOU SIR - Bad entry on the second line. Disqualified at the start lately at Vincennes. Eye-catching
runner-up on sole run over C&D. Unshod behind this time (6/10 wins)
9. TULIPE PAGUERIE - Always fires in this category and is competitive even shod. 5/6 on the podium over
course including 2 victories. Proven with her amateur
10. SACRE LOOK - Eye-catching 3rd on penultimate start with his amateur and close 6th since ahead of (2)
Taxi des Sables. Has a creditable turn of foot
11. UTIWIT - Narrowly beaten on penultimate start at this level and honourable 6th since at this track over
2300m behind (12) Ulk de Cessevil. Driven by V. Boudier-Cormy
12. ULK DE CESSEVIL - Narrowly beaten lately at this track over 2300m after having lead the field in front of
(11) Utiwit. 3rd and unplaced in 2 starts with his amateur. Barefoot as often
13. VESUVE D'ODYSSEE - Claimers specialist who was lacklustre last 2 times. Is well better unshod behind.
Not going to be easy
14. SIRE LE ROI - Clear 3rd last time at Cagnes-sur-Mer with his amateur ahead of (6) Tragedien. Acts better
unshod behind
15. VIA DES CHARMES - Off since October 2014 and could need the race remaining shod. Trained by Briand
and driven by S. Blanchetiere
16. TAIGA GEDE - Ran at a higher level recently and is unbeaten in 2 starts over C&D with her amateur. Is
better unshod in front
Summary
Even if (8) THANK YOU SIR is badly entered on the second line, he has a good part to play especially as is
unshod behind (6/10 wins). (16) TAIGA GEDE ran at a higher level this winter at Cagnes-sur-Mer and is
unbeaten in two outings over course and distance with her amateur Marc Tardy. (12) ULK DE CESSEVIL acts
barefoot and can be in the shakeup with his efficient amateur Mike Izzo. (7) UBAC DE GREZ has been placed
4/6 on the podium with his owner/amateur Jean-Philippe Izzo but is only unshod behind. Even with her
shoes, (9) TULIPE PAGUERIE isn't out of it with a 25 meter handicap.
Selections: (8) THANK YOU SIR - (16) TAIGA GEDE - (12) ULK DE CESSEVIL - (7) UBAC DE GREZ - (9) TULIPE
PAGUERIE
Race 7: Prix de Cavaillon – 2300m autostart – Harness race – 3yo – Grade C – 22.000€
1. COUPIGNY'S STAR - Winless but always in the shakeup out of 9 races. Seems to be at a slightly lower level
than some rivals. Badly placed behind the autostart
2. COEUR DE DYPP - Creditable winner on penultimate bid at Toulouse. Disqualified last time. Open to
improvement
3. CITY STAR - Broke at start last time in an A grade race. Interesting winner previously showing ability. A
place seems possible if he remains in trot
4. CYRANO DE BOUZI - Hasn't shown improvement since debut. Outpaced last time in an A grade race.
Doubtful form
5. COOL BE WILLIAMS - Impressive winner last time over 2600m on a right-handed track. Twice placed
previously. One to rely on
6. CYPRIN D'ERABLE - Eye-catching winner 2/3 and disqualified when leading the field. Must be highly
considered
7. CHANSON D'AMOUR - On the podium 4/7 since debut. Finished well last time at Toulouse. Choice of J.-P.
Dubois
8. CIRRUS DE BANVILLE - Off since December. Winner 2/2 on this track. Will try to redeem himself from his
last disqualification. Beware
9. COREANE D'ORJAS - Disqualified 2/2 lately. 2nd race after a lengthy break. Badly placed in the 2nd line
10. CELEBRITY DE GINAI - Disappointing 5th last time after 2 creditable places in January. Needs to improve
to be considered here
Summary
On his way to a 3rd win, (6) CYPRIN D'ERABLE has shown a lot of quality and logically gets the vote in this
autostart race over 2300m for 3yo, but (5) COOL BE WILLIAMS, who keeps on improving, is also worthy of a
fine result. After smashing debut, (8) CIRRUS DE BANVILLE is worth another try after his recent
disqualification, and (3) CITY STAR deserves some attention at this grade.
Selections: (6) CYPRIN D'ERABLE - (5) COOL BE WILLIAMS - (8) CIRRUS DE BANVILLE - (3) CITY STAR
Race 8: Prix des Caves Saint-Marc de Caromb – 2400m – Mounted – 5-10yo – Grade E – 23.000€
1. QUITE CHARMING - Swedish 6yo who makes mounted debut. Off since January after a modest 7th place
at Vincennes. Possible upsetter if he acts under saddle
2. SACASSOU - Winless and only 5 times placed under saddle. Mostly an amateur races runner. Takes a big
step up here
3. ULTRA SON FLOWER - 4th over C&D clearly beaten by (6) Veinard du Gite in October. Not better since.
Barefoot as usual
4. NELLE PRIDE - Swedish 7yo gelding. Has mounted credits in his country but disappointing in France since
December. A. Wiels booked for the occasion and barefoot
5. TON CAPRI D'EMMA - Decent runner-up lately preceding (10) Saxo de Jefma and (11) Sico Kiki de Ruca.
Good winner in January. Remains shod today
6. VEINARD DU GITE - Intermittent though talented. The fastest over C&D (1'14''7). Acts better when
barefoot like today
7. TOMBEUR DU NOYER - Impressive winner on penultimate bid then honourable 3rd last time. 3rd on his
sole run on this track. Shod as usual
8. VAGABOND DE MAIL - Back under saddle and barefoot today. Front runner with serious credits at a
higher level. Good entry and Ph. Masschaele booked
9. TORONTO DOEDVIC - Disqualified 4/4 under saddle. Lacklustre performances at harness even barefoot.
Best watched despite his entry
10. SAXO DE JEFMA - 2nd S. Guelpa's charge. Shown a glimmer of form being 3rd last time in between two
today's rivals. Unconvincing previously when remaining shod
11. SICO KIKI DE RUCA - 3rd S. Guelpa's charge. Not convincing since a win on December 11th. Has never
recovered his summer 2012 form. Only unshod behind today
12. SUPER G. - Swedish 10yo almost always in the shakeup out of 11 French runs. Acts well under saddle
especially when barefoot. Beware
13. TESACO DU PONT - Hasn't raced under saddle since March 2013 and never better than 4th. Only won a
claimer in December since summer. Barefoot could help a little
14. ULEX GEDE - First time in a mounted race since February 2012 in a Group I. 3rd in another Group I
previously. Only has to trot to be in the shakeup at least
Summary
If he has not lost his mounted ability, (14) ULEX GEDE seems to be a logical favourite, having only raced at
Group level under the saddle. In case he disappoints, (8) VAGABOND DE MAIL should benefit from an
decent entry in the first starting line, while (12) SUPER G., who is the most reliable of the field, could
obviously be battling for the places with (6) VEINARD DU GITE, if he is willing to remain in trot.
Selections: (14) ULEX GEDE - (8) VAGABOND DE MAIL - (12) SUPER G. - (6) VEINARD DU GITE