Vincennes 23 August 2023
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Hardy element under the saddle and appreciates Vincennes. Opened his harness account last month and, if form transitions, should not be far from the action
Hardy element under the saddle and appreciates Vincennes. Opened his harness account last month and, if form transitions, should not be far from the action
Seldom lets the side down when unshod. Has three races in him and, barefoot this time, should not disappoint
Seldom lets the side down when unshod. Has three races in him and, barefoot this time, should not disappoint
Alternates the good with the less good but acquitted himself well in a Class C last time out. Drops back in category and should not be ignored
Alternates the good with the less good but acquitted himself well in a Class C last time out. Drops back in category and should not be ignored
Never far from losing his action and is unlikely to reproduce the effort he produced over the short track here earlier in the summer
Never far from losing his action and is unlikely to reproduce the effort he produced over the short track here earlier in the summer
Pleased in last 2 appearances under the saddle, is competitively shod, but still looks to have his work cut out
Pleased in last 2 appearances under the saddle, is competitively shod, but still looks to have his work cut out
Gave a reassuringly good account of himself last time in the code, but the hike in category does nothing to help his prospects
Gave a reassuringly good account of himself last time in the code, but the hike in category does nothing to help his prospects
Got back in the game at Pornichet 3 weeks ago. Is confirmed over track and trip and, while unlikely to confirm, can still get in on the action
Got back in the game at Pornichet 3 weeks ago. Is confirmed over track and trip and, while unlikely to confirm, can still get in on the action
Course-and-distance winner during the spring. Less effective since but takes a dip in class and will have his supporters
Course-and-distance winner during the spring. Less effective since but takes a dip in class and will have his supporters
Sanctioned in both appearances under the saddle but has considerable ability, and with a leading rider on board, will be given every chance
Sanctioned in both appearances under the saddle but has considerable ability, and with a leading rider on board, will be given every chance
No slouch on a good day, and is proven at a superior level, but can expect to have too much to do this time around
No slouch on a good day, and is proven at a superior level, but can expect to have too much to do this time around
Classy trotter but can prove a handful. Winner of his last three when barefoot though, and is expected to continue the successful run
Classy trotter but can prove a handful. Winner of his last three when barefoot though, and is expected to continue the successful run
Reliability not his strong suit but can trot. Has just the one race under his belt this term though and others preferred
Reliability not his strong suit but can trot. Has just the one race under his belt this term though and others preferred
Serious mare in this branch of the business. Occasionally loses her action but has nothing to prove under these conditions and can challenge for the win
Serious mare in this branch of the business. Occasionally loses her action but has nothing to prove under these conditions and can challenge for the win
Winner of three from four before being sent for his winter break, EDELWEISS PAULCA (11) is barefoot for the occasion and expected to take all the beating. Damien Bonne will still be keeping an eye on the tricky, but very capable, GOOD GIRL MARCEAUX (13) who has hind shoes off for her return to Paris, and EQUEJUELO (9) who returns to the discipline with David Thomain in the irons. FAST CASH (2) boasts a good monte record here and, racing barefoot this time will do his prospects no disservice.
Returned to winning ways in the provinces last time out. Unlikely to repeat but will still generate some interest
Returned to winning ways in the provinces last time out. Unlikely to repeat but will still generate some interest
Sprang something of a surprise at Mauquenchy but subsequently failed to confirm and not an obvious choice
Sprang something of a surprise at Mauquenchy but subsequently failed to confirm and not an obvious choice
Has gone from strength to strength since the spring. Unlucky at Enghien last time but is close to his race and, from the 3-spot, can impose
Has gone from strength to strength since the spring. Unlucky at Enghien last time but is close to his race and, from the 3-spot, can impose
Quality individual that showed his form at Enghien last time out. Has the plum spot in front and is not incapable of getting off the mark for 2023
Quality individual that showed his form at Enghien last time out. Has the plum spot in front and is not incapable of getting off the mark for 2023
Handy colt making his first appearance left-handed but is reined by Lebourgeois this time and will be afforded every chance
Handy colt making his first appearance left-handed but is reined by Lebourgeois this time and will be afforded every chance
Progressive sort that has climbed the class ladder in good order. Starts on the front row and can again figure prominently
Progressive sort that has climbed the class ladder in good order. Starts on the front row and can again figure prominently
Blows hot and cold but has a good entry here. Oddly one-paced last time out but goes barefoot again and can redeem himself
Blows hot and cold but has a good entry here. Oddly one-paced last time out but goes barefoot again and can redeem himself
Superb in all four races he has finished. Not ideally-placed but has significant ability and will be dangerous if Alain Laurent can keep him in stride
Superb in all four races he has finished. Not ideally-placed but has significant ability and will be dangerous if Alain Laurent can keep him in stride
Has merit but form headed in the wrong direction. Hind shoes off this time, and David Thomain in the sulky, but others still easier to back
Has merit but form headed in the wrong direction. Hind shoes off this time, and David Thomain in the sulky, but others still easier to back
In the thick of things for the most part. On the second line, and steps up in category, but has a decent chance of picking up a cheque
In the thick of things for the most part. On the second line, and steps up in category, but has a decent chance of picking up a cheque
Has looked a considerably better horse in the other code. Goes first time barefoot but still not a priority
Has looked a considerably better horse in the other code. Goes first time barefoot but still not a priority
Got the summer off to a fine start but well-beaten in last two. Shoes off this time but chances still appear slim
Got the summer off to a fine start but well-beaten in last two. Shoes off this time but chances still appear slim
Seldom lets the side down when focused. Is in good shape but takes a hike in class and will have his work cut out
Seldom lets the side down when focused. Is in good shape but takes a hike in class and will have his work cut out
Acquitting himself well at present but sanctioned in both left-handed starts (both at Vincennes) and others easier to trust
Acquitting himself well at present but sanctioned in both left-handed starts (both at Vincennes) and others easier to trust
A thrilling edition of this year's race in prospect, with a number in contention. A small priority nevertheless goes to JACKPOT DE VIETTE (3) whose recent Enghien disappointment was due to traffic problems. He looks marginally better than the similarly well-positioned JUMBO DE JA YO (4) who showed marked improvement at Enghien three weeks ago. JACK DU PONT (6) seldom puts a foot out of line and is expected to improve on his recent performance across town. The somewhat delicate JERONIMO DU CAUX (8) is forced to start wide but is a useful trotter when applied and can make up for his recent Vittel sanction.
In cracking form for past 2.5 months. Comes here on a hat-trick and is not incapable of pulling it off
In cracking form for past 2.5 months. Comes here on a hat-trick and is not incapable of pulling it off
Capricious but otherwise reinvigorated of late. Can be excused his recent effort and should make amends
Capricious but otherwise reinvigorated of late. Can be excused his recent effort and should make amends
Very hard to knock these days when barefoot and focused. Is close to his race and is expected to trot his way onto the podium
Very hard to knock these days when barefoot and focused. Is close to his race and is expected to trot his way onto the podium
Highly impressive all season but races shod this time around and best to wait
Highly impressive all season but races shod this time around and best to wait
Not without merit but is not as sharp as he once was and unlikely to shake things up
Not without merit but is not as sharp as he once was and unlikely to shake things up
Back in business following a tough start to the year, but in this company, will beed to be at his best
Back in business following a tough start to the year, but in this company, will beed to be at his best
Not always the most reliable but did reassure at Mauquenchy recently. At this level though, will have to pull out all of the stops
Not always the most reliable but did reassure at Mauquenchy recently. At this level though, will have to pull out all of the stops
Has done nothing but improve for past 3 months. Takes on some better horses this time but should nevertheless acquit himself honourably
Has done nothing but improve for past 3 months. Takes on some better horses this time but should nevertheless acquit himself honourably
One of the more consistent elements here and latterly winner of a Class A on turf. Has not been seen out since but, with shoes off for the occasion, can get in on the action
One of the more consistent elements here and latterly winner of a Class A on turf. Has not been seen out since but, with shoes off for the occasion, can get in on the action
Quality mare that has twice won over track and trip. Superb on re-entry and looks a leading candidate this time around
Quality mare that has twice won over track and trip. Superb on re-entry and looks a leading candidate this time around
Has not won for 17 months but regularly in the thick of things when applied. Somewhat unlucky last time out and can be supported with confidence this time around
Has not won for 17 months but regularly in the thick of things when applied. Somewhat unlucky last time out and can be supported with confidence this time around
Got back down to business at Vire last month but has twice failed to convince and others preferred
Got back down to business at Vire last month but has twice failed to convince and others preferred
Out of competition since October 2021, GOULETTE (10) made an excellent comeback at Graignes three weeks ago; she will have come on for the run and, with Franck Nivard maintaining faith, can impose. That said, GOLDWYN DU CAUX (1) has been enjoying something of a renaissance since moving to the Laurent yard, and returns to Vincennes with legitimate ambition. The marginally trickier FOND OF YOU (2) is similarly back in the game and should logically put his recent Pornichet clinker behind him. FOND OF YOU (2) went close in a similar Enghien event earlier in the month, before confirming in the provinces, and must not be underestimated.
Useful sort for the most part but takes on some big guns this time around and can be passed over
Useful sort for the most part but takes on some big guns this time around and can be passed over
Serious individual that was oddly out of sorts last month, but reassured at Pornichet, and will not be far from the action
Serious individual that was oddly out of sorts last month, but reassured at Pornichet, and will not be far from the action
Good, consistent sort in both codes. Bites off more than he can chew this time however, and not an obvious choice
Good, consistent sort in both codes. Bites off more than he can chew this time however, and not an obvious choice
Useful sort returning to the harness code after a good debut under the saddle and, in similar form, should not disappoint
Useful sort returning to the harness code after a good debut under the saddle and, in similar form, should not disappoint
Moderate trotter with better references under the saddle and will have little to offer here
Moderate trotter with better references under the saddle and will have little to offer here
Not the most dependable but is confirmed at this level. Flopped at Brehal though and others preferred
Not the most dependable but is confirmed at this level. Flopped at Brehal though and others preferred
Always gives what he has, when applied, but has not shown enough lately to be considered a player
Always gives what he has, when applied, but has not shown enough lately to be considered a player
A different horse over recent months. Gave a very good account in the GNT recently and must be afforded respect
A different horse over recent months. Gave a very good account in the GNT recently and must be afforded respect
High-quality element that has been hard to fault lately. Won under these conditions earlier in the year and, with shoes off for the occasion, can repeat
High-quality element that has been hard to fault lately. Won under these conditions earlier in the year and, with shoes off for the occasion, can repeat
Tough nut with solid references when unshod all four. Won over track and trip during the spring, latterly pleased at Cagnes, and must be considered a respectable place chance
Tough nut with solid references when unshod all four. Won over track and trip during the spring, latterly pleased at Cagnes, and must be considered a respectable place chance
Classy trotter but preparing for a return to the monte code and has no realistic chance
Classy trotter but preparing for a return to the monte code and has no realistic chance
Decent on a good day and should be fit by now. Barefoot for her first objective of the summer and can get a look in
Decent on a good day and should be fit by now. Barefoot for her first objective of the summer and can get a look in
Alternates the good with the less good but is not short of talent. Beat ETOILE DE QUESNY (15) last time out and will have his supporters
Alternates the good with the less good but is not short of talent. Beat ETOILE DE QUESNY (15) last time out and will have his supporters
Already a winner of two showpiece events this summer, including over course and distance and, on good behaviour, should prove the main threat to GENDREEN (9)
Already a winner of two showpiece events this summer, including over course and distance and, on good behaviour, should prove the main threat to GENDREEN (9)
Occasionally a handful but otherwise enjoying a solid run of form and, returning to racing left-handed, can make amends for her recent blip
Occasionally a handful but otherwise enjoying a solid run of form and, returning to racing left-handed, can make amends for her recent blip
Third in the Langon stage of the GNT before twice going close, GENDREEN (9) returns to a track he likes and, barefoot for the occasion, looks a solid base. The difficult GALILEO BELLO (14) got back to winning ways at Enghien last month and will be dangerous if Franck Nivard can keep him trotting. ETOILE DE QUESNY (15) has nothing to prove under these conditions and is expected to make up for her Brehal disappointment. Reinvigorated of late, GAELIC DU ROCHER (8) acquitted herself well in a Gr.3 earlier in the month and, with form maintained, will not be far off the mark.
Has pleased in both since coming north but faces a stiff test here, and even the Lebourgeois-factor may not be enough
Has pleased in both since coming north but faces a stiff test here, and even the Lebourgeois-factor may not be enough
Reliability not her strong suit but has ample ability. In better company this time but will still have her supporters
Reliability not her strong suit but has ample ability. In better company this time but will still have her supporters
Can prove a handful but has not stepped a foot wrong since crossing the Alps. On a three-timer and again looks the horse to beat
Can prove a handful but has not stepped a foot wrong since crossing the Alps. On a three-timer and again looks the horse to beat
Fine campaigner that has yet to let the side down here. Is currently in flying form and can finally open his French account
Fine campaigner that has yet to let the side down here. Is currently in flying form and can finally open his French account
Hardy Italian raider that took some time to come to hand following his move to France. Reassured across town last time but not an obvious choice this time around
Hardy Italian raider that took some time to come to hand following his move to France. Reassured across town last time but not an obvious choice this time around
Very hard to fault this summer but takes on some serious horses this time and chances limited
Very hard to fault this summer but takes on some serious horses this time and chances limited
Unreliable but can trot when focused. Failed to confirm his June success though and unlikely to spring a surprise
Unreliable but can trot when focused. Failed to confirm his June success though and unlikely to spring a surprise
Hardy trotter that rarely disappoints when barefoot. Currently at the top of his game but, in this company, will have his work cut out
Hardy trotter that rarely disappoints when barefoot. Currently at the top of his game but, in this company, will have his work cut out
Drops back in class after a respectable French debut. Goes barefoot this time and it must be noted that Matthieu Abrivard has chosen to rein this one over CHEMAR (4)
Drops back in class after a respectable French debut. Goes barefoot this time and it must be noted that Matthieu Abrivard has chosen to rein this one over CHEMAR (4)
Twice a winner in her last three starts but stays shod following her Enghien sanction and best to hold off
Twice a winner in her last three starts but stays shod following her Enghien sanction and best to hold off
As solid as a rock and form currently on the right trajectory. Unlikely to impose but can still pick up some prizemoney
As solid as a rock and form currently on the right trajectory. Unlikely to impose but can still pick up some prizemoney
Has continued his productive ways (in both codes) since leaving the nordics. Alexandre Abrivard in the sulky this time and will be no soft touch
Has continued his productive ways (in both codes) since leaving the nordics. Alexandre Abrivard in the sulky this time and will be no soft touch
Enjoying something of a renaissance with three wins in last four. Climbs the class ladder but still looks competitively well in
Enjoying something of a renaissance with three wins in last four. Climbs the class ladder but still looks competitively well in
Hardy element that got straight own to business on comeback. Shod to preference this time and should not be far off the mark
Hardy element that got straight own to business on comeback. Shod to preference this time and should not be far off the mark
Seldom gets his nose in front these days but has been going close since the spring. Would have finished 3rd last time had he not faulted and can be backed with confidence on this occasion
Seldom gets his nose in front these days but has been going close since the spring. Would have finished 3rd last time had he not faulted and can be backed with confidence on this occasion
Unbeaten in two since coming to France, COBRA KILLER GAR (3) is again fitted with front pads and looks eminently capable of pulling off the hat-trick. Principal opposition comes from the Matthieu Abrivard duo of COLIBRI' JET (9), who is barefoot for her second start since joining his new stables, and the remarkably consistent CHEMAR (4) who has never disappointed at Vincennes when unshod. Like a horse reborn lately, HERCULE DE LEAU (13) steps up in class but has earned the right to take his chances.
Quality filly that was very impressive after being sanctioned at Cabourg last month and will have her chances if Aymeric Thomas keeps her trotting
Quality filly that was very impressive after being sanctioned at Cabourg last month and will have her chances if Aymeric Thomas keeps her trotting
Very disappointing since winning at Argentan in April and can be confidently passed over
Very disappointing since winning at Argentan in April and can be confidently passed over
36 starts and yet to lose her maiden tag. Showed modest improvement in the race of reference but still a rank outsider
36 starts and yet to lose her maiden tag. Showed modest improvement in the race of reference but still a rank outsider
Unremarkable filly with just one race in her since the break. Barefoot this time but chances still appear slim
Unremarkable filly with just one race in her since the break. Barefoot this time but chances still appear slim
Useful sort that always gives her best and is confirmed in this class. Returns to racing barefoot and, with application, can play a leading role
Useful sort that always gives her best and is confirmed in this class. Returns to racing barefoot and, with application, can play a leading role
Faithful for the most part. Reassured in the race of reference and, with a better action this time, can go close
Faithful for the most part. Reassured in the race of reference and, with a better action this time, can go close
Hardy individual with better references in the claiming division and is expected to have her work cut out
Hardy individual with better references in the claiming division and is expected to have her work cut out
Excellent campaigner that beat a number of these at Enghien three weeks ago. Seldom disappoints and can again make the frame
Excellent campaigner that beat a number of these at Enghien three weeks ago. Seldom disappoints and can again make the frame
Has evident ability but too frequently sanctioned to be considered a priority
Has evident ability but too frequently sanctioned to be considered a priority
Handy filly making her Vincennes debut after surprising at Enghien. Repeat improbable but still not to be entirely ruled out
Handy filly making her Vincennes debut after surprising at Enghien. Repeat improbable but still not to be entirely ruled out
Can prove tricky but has won three of her last five. Untried at the venue, and arguably better going clockwise, but will still have her supporters
Can prove tricky but has won three of her last five. Untried at the venue, and arguably better going clockwise, but will still have her supporters
Struggled somewhat during the spring but appears to be close to her best and will generate interest
Struggled somewhat during the spring but appears to be close to her best and will generate interest
Delicate but has bags of ability. Won smartly here on penultimate start and, barefoot again, could well confirm
Delicate but has bags of ability. Won smartly here on penultimate start and, barefoot again, could well confirm
Yet to reproduce her 3 year-old form, JOYCE DELTO (1) nevertheless showed her condition at Cabourg last time out and, if applied here, can win. That said, JALNA DE TOUCHYVON (13) won over course and distance when barefoot for the only time and, with shoes off again, will be no pushover. JULIE DU CLOS (5) has been on a fine run of form this season and makes her Vincennes debut with justified ambition. JALENDRA DE MALAC (8) tends to prefer a shorter trip but has won over 2800m and in current form is hard to ignore.
Has shown a different side to himself since dropping back in category. Is never far from faulting but is in form and will be barefoot for the occasion. One to note
Has shown a different side to himself since dropping back in category. Is never far from faulting but is in form and will be barefoot for the occasion. One to note
Hardy element with nothing to prove in this class. Stays shod for the occasion though and represents no more than a minor place chance
Hardy element with nothing to prove in this class. Stays shod for the occasion though and represents no more than a minor place chance
Has placed just once in four starts at this level and can be confidently ruled out
Has placed just once in four starts at this level and can be confidently ruled out
Barring the occasional sanction, has been in decent form. Has little love for Vincennes though and others easier to support
Barring the occasional sanction, has been in decent form. Has little love for Vincennes though and others easier to support
Fine servant with four wins in her last five, and latterly at this level. In marginally better company this time but can still play a leading role on Vincennes debut
Fine servant with four wins in her last five, and latterly at this level. In marginally better company this time but can still play a leading role on Vincennes debut
Faithful servant that has disappointed just once with front shoes off. Went close at Chateaubriant and will have his chances
Faithful servant that has disappointed just once with front shoes off. Went close at Chateaubriant and will have his chances
Has shown a better side to herself since returning to racing barefoot but can nonetheless expect to have her work cut out
Has shown a better side to herself since returning to racing barefoot but can nonetheless expect to have her work cut out
Disappointing on the whole for an extended period and can expect to have few friends
Disappointing on the whole for an extended period and can expect to have few friends
Imposed with authority on his amateur debut at Enghien early last month. Goes over longer this time but has references and will be competitive for victory once more
Imposed with authority on his amateur debut at Enghien early last month. Goes over longer this time but has references and will be competitive for victory once more
Monte horse starting on the back row. Here for a change of scenery and poses no danger
Monte horse starting on the back row. Here for a change of scenery and poses no danger
Seldom gets her nose in front these days but has solid amateur credentials. Showed her form in the professional ranks recently and, despite the penalty, will have her supporters
Seldom gets her nose in front these days but has solid amateur credentials. Showed her form in the professional ranks recently and, despite the penalty, will have her supporters
Always acquits herself well in this division. Won here mid-June and, even from the second line, looks a serious contender for the trophy
Always acquits herself well in this division. Won here mid-June and, even from the second line, looks a serious contender for the trophy
Disappointing on the whole since winning a minor provincial event three months ago and can be passed over
Disappointing on the whole since winning a minor provincial event three months ago and can be passed over
Benefitting from a superb entry at the limit of earnings, HAUCKLAND (9) gets to start on the front row here and, in current form, can lift a race of this nature. GO TO AMERICA (12) is 25m worse off but imposed on her amateur debut here two months ago and appears the main danger. Simply dynamic since the spring, HENRIETT D'AURCY (5) can boast a fine record in this category and must be taken seriously. Excellent when unshod behind, GOSSE DES MOLLES (6) has taken little time getting back in shape and, from the front line, can give this a good go.
Modest colt that seldom makes his presence felt and is not about to buck the trend
Modest colt that seldom makes his presence felt and is not about to buck the trend
Has shown significant talent, and character. Debuts under the saddle with a leading rider in the irons and, with application, can make this his own
Has shown significant talent, and character. Debuts under the saddle with a leading rider in the irons and, with application, can make this his own
Never far from breaking stride but has started to come good again. In considerably better company this time though and chances limited
Never far from breaking stride but has started to come good again. In considerably better company this time though and chances limited
Impressive in first two but has done nothing noteworthy since and recent form does little to inspire confidence
Impressive in first two but has done nothing noteworthy since and recent form does little to inspire confidence
Delicate but showed considerable aptitude for the other discipline. Should be more suited to monte racing and is not one to be underestimated
Delicate but showed considerable aptitude for the other discipline. Should be more suited to monte racing and is not one to be underestimated
Unexceptional trotter that has twice placed in the code but still is still clearly not up to the task
Unexceptional trotter that has twice placed in the code but still is still clearly not up to the task
Struggled under harness but has shone since moving to the monte code and his recent Class B effort here bodes well for his chances
Struggled under harness but has shone since moving to the monte code and his recent Class B effort here bodes well for his chances
Colt of obvious ability and, even though having faulted on his monte debut, must still be afforded respect
Colt of obvious ability and, even though having faulted on his monte debut, must still be afforded respect
Got his career off to a flying start but disappointing since. Returns fresh from a spell and, if race-ready, will not be far off the mark
Got his career off to a flying start but disappointing since. Returns fresh from a spell and, if race-ready, will not be far off the mark
Occasionally a handful but has shown decent aptitude. Unraced for over two months though and expected to need the run
Occasionally a handful but has shown decent aptitude. Unraced for over two months though and expected to need the run
Showed early promise but has been struggling since the spring. Benefits from a decent entry though and could yet get a look in
Showed early promise but has been struggling since the spring. Benefits from a decent entry though and could yet get a look in
Sanctioned twice as often as not, KENTUCKY SCARLET (2) is nevertheless a good colt in the making and, switching codes for the first time with Alexandre Abrivard in the saddle, can wrap this up. Horse of a similar profile, KING OF JIEL (7) has taken superbly to his new vocation and, dropping marginally in category, looks dangerous. Useful, but yet to lose his maiden tag, KENTUCKY SAM (5) also makes his first appearance in the code which may well prove key to his redemption. KEY BISCAYNE (8) was sanctioned on his monte debut but has evident ability and the presence of Mathieu Mottier will only enhance expectations.
