Call Me Keeper iskee takamatkalta Viime talvena ykköstasolla Prix d Amériquessa kuudenneksi ja Prix de Francessa neljänneksi sijoittuneeseen Call Me Keeperin kohdistuvat suurimnmat odotukset vanhempien EU-hevosten tasoituksessa, vaikka ruotsalaisori lähtee takamatkalta. Yhtä suuri 42 500 euron suuruinen ykköspalkinto on jaossa oppilaiden Prix de Cornulieriksi kutsutussa montéhevosten Prix Yvonnick Bodinissa. 4. lähtö: Prix de Bar-le-Duc (EU, 6-10) 2850 metriä volttilähetys Daniel Réden ajoi itse Call Me Keeperiä kaksi viikkoa sitten ensimmäisessä startissa pitkän tauon jälkeen. Nyt ohjiin tulee Pierre Vercuyesse. Valmentaja varoittelee, että hevonen ei ole vielä staprosenttisessa kunnossa, mutta odottaa sen parantavan esitystään. Joakim Lövgrenin aina luotettavan ulkoratoja kiertävän 15 Alfas da Vincin ohjissa on ensi kertaa Björn Goop. Ruotsalaisruuna on ollut kahdeksassa Vincennesin startissaan yhtä poikkeusta lukuun ottamatta aina neljän parhaan joukossa. Talvimeetingissä jo 23 voittoa saavuttaneen Bigeonin tallin 7 Aufor du Mire on epäonnistunut kahdessa ensimmäisessä meetingin startissaan, mutta ruuna on nyt valmentajan mukaan parempi kuin edellisissä starteissaan. 6 A Nice Boy starttaa ensimmäisen kerran kengittä viime kesän jälkeen. Ravilla pysyessään Conrad Lugauerin 2 Calvin de Borel pystyy yllättämään. Lähdön onnistuessa kärkitaistoon kykenee myös Franck Nivardin 5 Arius du Douet. A: 13, 15, 7 B: 6, 2, 5 3. lähtö: Prix Yvonnick Bodin, m (Gr III, 5-10, oppilaat) 2700 metriä volttilähetys Oppilaiden suurimmissa montélähdössä on vahvoilla Allairen tallin 18 Arlington Dream, joka on kauden kahdestatoista montéstartistaan Vincennesissä voittanut puolet. Ruunaa ratsastaa Delphine Besse, joka starttasi sillä kesäkuussa oppilaslähdössä sijoittuen lyhyellä matkalla kolmanneksi. Bessen mielestä Arlington Dream luonnikas hevonen, joka määrää tahdin. Talvimeetingin Gr III-voitolla aloittanutta 4 Caduceus des Bauxia ratsastaa Jean-Yann Ricart, joka voitti jouluaattona 3-vuotiaiden Prix de Vincennesin (Gr I) Eveil du Châteletilla. Noémie Hardy ratsastaa toissa viikon keskiviikkona ennätyksensä juossutta 11 Volcan de Bellandea. Franck Leblancin valmentama 8 Be Mine de Houelle oli viime vuonna toinen tässä kilpailussa. Tamman tallitoverilla 17 Canadian d Amilla kapasiteetti riittää, jos se vain pysyy ravilla. Kärjen tuntumaan pystyy sijoittumaan myös uraansa päättelevä 1 Tout Va Bien. A: 13, 4, 11 B: 8, 17, 1 Vihjeet: Risto Olamo PMU:n vihjeet englanniksi Vincennes 30 th December
Race 1: Prix de Beaupréau 2700m Mounted 6yo Grade B 65.000 1. BANCO BOY - Very consistent for the most part and currently in fine form. Won a Class A over track and trip late November before coming third to (5) BUTCH CASSIDY next time and should again figure prominently 2. BRASIL DE BAILLY - Capable but delicate. Sanctioned in last three and unlikely to generate much interest 3. BLASON DU CEBE - Has begun to show more over the past month but no more than a minor place chance 4. BIXENTA DU GERS - Decent mare that acquits herself well when applied and in current condition should be good enough to make the first five 5. BUTCH CASSIDY - Serious sort but can prove difficult. Highly impressive winner over course and distance eleven days ago and can repeat 6. BRELAN DU VIVIER - Modest individual that has done nothing of note for five months and can be ruled out 7. BAMBINA BLUE - Reliability not her strong point but boasts an excellent record over course and distance. Reassured in a Class C over the inner track two weeks ago and must not be underestimated 8. BILLY DE LA CALADE - Good class of horse when applied but has been struggling with stride problems. With application though can make a big impact 9. BRAINSTORM - Can trot on a good day but has struggled of late. Shoes off for the occasion and improvement expected 10. BIJOU D'AUVILLIER - Respectable type dropping back in class after a modest effort in better company and will have more to find 11. BELLINISSIMO - Good class of horse that rarely disappoints when barefoot and is confirmed under these conditions. Fourth last time over the short course but should logically go closer this time The in-form but delicate (5) BUTCH CASSIDY won a Class C over track and trip eleven days ago and in order to double his money will just need to keep his action together. After going into his spell on a double (11) BELLINISSIMO gave a fine account on comeback early December and should show improvement. (1) BANCO BOY imposed over course and distance before trotting third to the favourite last time and looks similarly dangerous. (7) BAMBINA BLUE has already won three times under these conditions and with application should have a good hand to play. Selections: (5) BUTCH CASSIDY - (11) BELLINISSIMO - (1) BANCO BOY - (7) BAMBINA BLUE Race 2: Prix de Condé 2100m autostart Harness race 3yoC+G Grade D 36.000 1. ESTILIANO - Still a maiden from 12 but not devoid of ability. Recently made his comeback and unlikely to be fully fit 2. ECHO DE MEAUTIS - Seldom seen far from the action and not disgraced behind (8) ELENCIO recently. Drops back in trip with a respectable chance of picking up a small stake 3. EARLY MARCH - Useful sort in the provinces and has good speed. Endured stride problems here last time could still make the first three 4. EPILOBE DE BAILLY - Modest individual that has done nothing noteworthy since the spring and can be written off 5. EVER PRIDE - Capable colt that left a good impression on last appearance on the outer course. Steps somewhat up in class but deserves to take his chances here 6. EMILIO CEIJY - Has shown decent aptitude so far. Well-beaten by (8) ELENCIO recently on comeback but has previously won over a similar distance and will not be lonely in the markets 7. ESQUIRE - Winless from eleven but consistently gives his best. Useful over these short trips and must be respected
8. ELENCIO - Faithful sort when he can keep his action together. Finished a good third over longer here ten days ago and is expected to garner considerable support 9. EXPERT D'ERPION - Has shown good consistency since his spring debut. Runner-up in last two and should not be far off the mark 10. ELEGANT TILLY - Frequently the object of the stewards' scrutiny but not entirely without merit. Will be assisted by the car start and not to be ignored 11. ELVEN WINNER - Just once out of the frame in races he has finished. Would have finished close last time had he not faulted and with stride in check can play an important role 12. ESPERADO - Yet to find his way this term and in current shape appears to have little to offer (8) ELENCIO has some good results to his name and considering his recent effort over longer here could well open his winter account. (5) EVER PRIDE goes over any distance and in current form can make the most of his good spot behind the car. (3) EARLY MARCH may not be the most dependable trotter here but is ideally placed on the front line and should come good again. (9) EXPERT D'ERPION is in cracking shape and in spite of the wide draw can still pick up a cheque. Selections: (8) ELENCIO - (5) EVER PRIDE - (3) EARLY MARCH - (9) EXPERT D'ERPION Race 3: Prix Yvonnick Bodin Apprentis et lads 2700m Mounted 5-10yo Gr III 105.000 1. TOUT VA BIEN - Not easy to knock when barefoot. Beat some decent horses last time and should again give a competitive account 2. UNO DE GUINETTE - Respectable sort that regularly gives his best but in this category will have too much to find 3. ULTRA OR - Can trot but at a lower level. Has not made the frame for over seven months and no threat 4. CADUCEUS DES BAUX - Beat some good horses to win a G.III mid-november and although fifth more recently can still play an important part 5. VIKING DE TREMAHOU - One of the least productive horses in the race and can be confidently disregarded 6. ULTRA DES LANDES - Has looked very modest for some time and has no realistic chance 7. VINCI PIERJI - Handy sort in a lesser category. Tends to prefer flatter tracks and not a priority 8. BE MINE DE HOUELLE - Finished second in this race last year. Has not been as productive since and must improve on her recent sixth behind (4) CADUCEUS DES BAUX 9. AMERICAINE - Was not disgraced when 6th in the race of reference and should generate interest 10. VOLCAN D'OCCAGNES - Has not made the frame in either code for the past 12 months and is not about to change his ways 11. VOLCAN DE BELLANDE - Regularly acquits himself well at this level. Beat a number of others here in a G.III last time and should again be able to make the first five 12. UGOLIN DU MAINE - Finished third here last year but has done nothing of note since and will have nothing to offer 13. UN NUAGE D'OSMOZ - Useful on a good day but has not been seen in this code since 2014 and unlikely to shake things up 14. UGO ON WOOD - Occasionally shows his good side but has had little to show for his efforts this season and can be passed over 15. VAQUERO DU MONT - Enjoyed a fruitful summer but has since lost his way and will need to raise his game 16. VRAI VOYOU - Not as rewarding since the spring but reassured in the G.II Prix Paul Buquet late November and a similar performance would see him finish in the mix
17. CANADIEN D'AM - Classy individual but sanctioned in seven of his last eight. If focused however he should figure prominently 18. ARLINGTON DREAM - Multiple group winner but can prove a handful. Made his comeback under harness two weeks ago and if applied should be able to open his winter account (18) ARLINGTON DREAM may not be the most reliable but is by some margin the classiest horse in the race and if applied should have this in the bag. (4) CADUCEUS DES BAUX has proved very smart in recent months and looks the principal challenger. (17) CANADIEN D'AM has a host of group successes to his name but it will again be a question of all-or-nothing. (11) VOLCAN DE BELLANDE has been acquitting himself respectably of late and together with (9) AMERICAINE look the best of the minor-place prospects. Selections: (18) ARLINGTON DREAM - (4) CADUCEUS DES BAUX - (17) CANADIEN D'AM - (11) VOLCAN DE BELLANDE - (9) AMERICAINE Race 4: Prix de Bar-le-Duc 2850m Harness race 6-10yo Course Européenne Grade A 105.000 1. SHARK ATTACK - Good consistent sort that finished third in a Class D over track and trip earlier in the month but will have to be at his best this time 2. CALVIN BOREL - Decent campaigner at a lower level but sanctioned in last two and appears to have his work cut out 3. SPEED DELICIOUS - Occasionally shows a lack of discipline but has merit. In better company this time though and others preferred 4. UNGARO D'EVA - Won four on the trot before being stepped up in class. Made a modest re-entry but will have come on for the run and should not be ignored 5. ARIUS DU DOUET - Rarely far from the action when applied and can get a look in if he can get off on the right foot 6. A NICE BOY - Has done nothing noteworthy since winning a G.III at Amiens in March but has been carefully prepared for this event and is expected to make a big impact 7. AUFOR DE MIRE - Excellent during the summer but unplaced in last three. Is back in his category here though and given the form of the Bigeon yard is not incapable of imposing 8. ARTHURO BOY - Decent type but has finished no closer than 6th since comeback. Gave a respectable account in the GNT final though and should not be far off the mark 9. BEAUTE DE BAILLY - Erratic but has ability. Respectable 6th in the GNT final here early December but on the back line this time and will struggle to make much of an impact 10. TOTEM D'AZUR - Put in some good efforts during the autumn but sanctioned in last three here and not easy to trust 11. ANETTE DU MIREL - Has failed to make the frame for the past 15 months and can be confidently ruled out 12. TALLIEN - Has struggled with form since finishing 2nd in a G.II at Vichy during the summer and must reaffirm 13. CALL ME KEEPER - Quality Swedish trotter making just his second start since February. Will not be given a hard race but can still make a big impact 14. ALIENOR DE GODREL - Tough dual-purpose type that has had time to freshen up following his G.III Prix des Cevennes blip but still needs to find more 15. ALFAS DA VINCI - Classy Swedish veteran that left a good impression here last month behind the good Cash Gamble. Beat him next time when fourth in the G.III Prix Jean Dumouch and should confirm
The talented (7) AUFOR DE MIRE is back in his category and benefits from a good entry on the front line. Considering the way Bigeon's horses are racing it would be foolish to ignore his chances. He is unlikely to have it all his own way though as (6) A NICE BOY has been well-prepared for this event and goes barefoot for the ocasion. (15) ALFAS DA VINCI is back at the top of his game and under these conditions has nothing to prove. (13) CALL ME KEEPER makes just his second start since last winter and although not at his peak can still eke out a place. From the front row (8) ARTHURO BOY could well make the first five. Selections: (7) AUFOR DE MIRE - (6) A NICE BOY - (15) ALFAS DA VINCI - (13) CALL ME KEEPER - (8) ARTHURO BOY - (5) ARIUS DU DOUET - (4) UNGARO D'EVA - (3) SPEED DELICIOUS Race 5: Prix de Tence 2700m Harness race 5yoF Grade D 40.000 1. CANNELLE D'AS - Has more than once given a good account on the long course but out of the picture in her last twelve and can be written off 2. CANTATE - Not much to like on her formsheet since returning this term and can be ruled out 3. CYNTHIA - Back in business following a brief lean patch. Steps up in class but should nonetheless acquit herself respectably 4. CARTE SECRETE - Good sort that knows how to finish her races. Seldom wins but rarely far from the first five 5. CYBELE JHEQ - Erratic but not short of ability at this level. Caught the eye last time despite the sanction and with application should figure prominently 6. CARLITA - Mare with bags of talent but often a question of all-or-nothing. On good behaviour she should figure prominently 7. CAPELLA DE VRIE - Went close over track and trip during the autumn. Had stride problems under similar conditions recently but Nivard has kept faith which must augur well for her chances 8. CHAYANE DE CALVI - Gave a good account here on penultimate start but failed to confirm at Le Mans. Is barefoot this time though and must not be overlooked 9. CAPRI SLY - Capable when she has her mind on the game but very ordinary since the summer and will have few friends here 10. COMEDY JET - Produced just one good effort from ten this year and very hard to make a case for her 11. CUP OF SMART - Has raced and placed over course and distance but has been plagued by stride problems for much of the year and not easy to trust 12. COCOTTE CAFE - Has ability but not the most reliable. Encouraged behind (16) CADENCE DEL FRETTA last time but must nonetheless show improvement 13. CIVETTE DU PONT - Placed just once from three at the venue and although in decent shape will still need to be at her best 14. CYBELE DE GODREL - Has swung back into form lately with two straight victories. Not always the most productive at Vincennes but still hard to ignore 15. CRESCENDIS - Hardy sort with nothing to prove at this level. Will be fully fit by now and with hind shoes off this time should make her presence felt 16. CADENCE DEL FRETTA - Decent mare that has form under these conditions. Had trouble in running last time when still full of gas and with Raffin in charge this time can be assured a competitive drive Unlucky last time (16) CADENCE DEL FRETTA's form is not in doubt. She has a fine entry here and with Raffin at the helm could well impose. She can nonetheless expect opposition from (5) CYBELE JHEQ who can make amends for losing her action at Le Mans recently. (15) CRESCENDIS has a good record when unshod behind and can make the frame. (4) CARTE SECRETE boasts a good turn of foot which she can put to good use here. The recently reinvigorated (3) CYNTHIA also looks in with a decent shout.
Selections: (16) CADENCE DEL FRETTA - (5) CYBELE JHEQ - (15) CRESCENDIS - (4) CARTE SECRETE - (3) CYNTHIA Race 6: Prix de Damville 2100m autostart Harness race 4yoF Grade B 70.000 1. DOULOUREUSE - Put in some good efforts over the summer but has since lost her way and must reaffirm 2. DUBAI D'ESSARTS - A model of consistency since the spring. Won a Class D over course and distance before finishing runner-up to the good Doria Desbois in a G.II three weeks ago. Well-positioned in front and can play a leading role 3. DARLING LORRAINE - Won a brace here during the autumn but less productive in last two. Drops back in trip but ideally-placed in front and must not be overlooked 4. DANSE D'ETANG - Has made good progress so far this term. Stylishly won a G.III over longer here earlier in the month and from the four-spot could well double her money 5. DALIXORIA - Versatile trotter that has yet to get into her stride this meeting. Has ample ability though and with a bit more luck can get back in the game 6. DAYANA BERRY - Somewhat erratic but has form at the venue. Found wanting behind (2) DUBAI D'ESSARTS last time but drops back in class and will have her supporters 7. DEMOISELLE MIKA - In fine condition but found wanting against five year-olds here mid-month. Just up against contemporaries this time and will have her chances 8. DEESSE DES LANDES - Good consistent sort that rarely lets the side down. Won a Class B by little from (15) DIANA DELO over longer here two weeks ago and should again figure prominently 9. DANAE DE LA FRETTE - Serious filly that won four here last winter including over course and distance. Fell somewhat flat here last time but even with the wide draw should be able to make amends 10. DALJEMOSA - Pleased over the summer but disappointing since and little chance of making any impact 11. DYNASTIE ALDO - Can trot but still rather erratic. First start for over two months and unlikely to shake things up 12. DOLCE VITA GRIFF - Well-regarded but has no references over 2100m here. Is confirmed on the outer track but others still preferred 13. DOUCE AVENTURE - Form tailed off before being sent on her break. Lacklustre in two since re-entry and not an obvious choice 14. DARK NIGHT LOVE - Decent servant and currently in fine fettle but Bazire's second string here and a minor place chance at best 15. DIANA DELO - Has made solid progress since returning to competition. Finished runner-up to (8) DEESSE DES LANDES over longer here two weeks ago and will not be a 30-1 shot this time around 16. DOMINICANA - Delicate but has ability. Unraced since August however and not a priority (2) DUBAI D'ESSARTS has hardly set a foot wrong all year and given how well she performed to finish second to Doria Desbois in the G.II Prix Ariste Hemard last time can expect to garner the lion's share of support. Resistance can be expected from (4) DANSE D'ETANG who won a G.III in good order earlier this month. (9) DANAE DE LA FRETTE may be drawn wide but she has nothing to prove and should redeem herself for her recent disappointment. (8) DEESSE DES LANDES has won two of her last three and must be respected. (3) DARLING LORRAINE drops back in class and from the 3-spot looks a decent place chance. Selections: (2) DUBAI D'ESSARTS - (4) DANSE D'ETANG - (9) DANAE DE LA FRETTE - (8) DEESSE DES LANDES - (3) DARLING LORRAINE Race 7: Prix de Lannion A réclamer 2100m autostart Harness race 3yo Grade R 20.000
1. EROS VICTORY - Won a claimer at Enghien during the autumn but disappointing under similar conditions mid-month and appears to have his work cut out 2. EGEE DE MAHEY - By now a regular in this category but unthreatening last time and must find more 3. ELSA DE MAHEY - One of the least productive horses in the race and not having raced for two months will not help her cause 4. ELLIPSE TURGOT - Handy sort in both codes but occasionally a handful. Off for past four months but breaks from the front and in this modest field could get a look in 5. EUREKA DE NAPPES - Respectable trotter that could manage no better than sixth in the race of reference but could make the first five this time around 6. ESPRIT DES BAUX - Faithful trotter for the most part but has struggled of late. Raced better than recent result suggests however and although deserted by Nivard must still be respected 7. EL BELLOUET - Decent colt that finished fifth here mid-month on return from a long absence. Bazire at the helm this time and should go much closer this time around 8. ETIOUNI - Very useful at this level of competition. Runner-up in last two claimers and has an ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways 9. EMBRACE D'AM - Trounced here before being sent for a break. Made no impact on return early December and can be written off 10. EVA DU PORTO - Sanctioned seven for ten and has placed just once. No threat (8) ETIOUNI can display a lack of discipline but has finished runner-up in last two claimers and could go one better this time around. (6) ESPRIT DES BAUX put in a very fast finish after faulting here mid-month and on good behaviour should be in a position to play an important part. (7) EL BELLOUET will be reunited with Bazire and should go closer than he did behind the favourite two weeks ago. (5) EUREKA DE NAPPES can take advantage of her better position on the front line. Selections: (8) ETIOUNI - (6) ESPRIT DES BAUX - (7) EL BELLOUET - (5) EUREKA DE NAPPES Race 8: Prix des Eglantiers 2850m Harness race 2yoC+G Grade A 42.000 1. FORCING DU CAP - Distant last of eight on debut here eleven days ago and not a realistic proposition 2. FANDANGO NORMAND - Runner-up in three of his last four but has no great liking for Vincennes and others preferred 3. FRAGONARD DELO - Useful but in tough company this time and after a modest G.III effort is unlikely to garner much support 4. FIGARO D'AM - Tricky but not without merit. Takes on some good horses this time over a distance at which he reamins untested. No easy task 5. FRENCH MAN - In the frame in all four so far. Comes here fresh and over this longer trip can play a major part 6. FARGO - Delicate but undeniably talented. Winner of both races he has finished but finds Vincennes challenging. If behaved though he will not be easy to oppose 7. FLEO LILA - Consistent but has just once made the frame to date. Sixth of seven to (9) FAITHFUL earlier in the month but can go closer this time 8. FIGHTER SMART - Regularly in the thick of things. Fourth in the race of reference and should again finish in the mix 9. FAITHFUL - Impressive in all three to date. Beat (10) FLEURON D'IROISE by little but with ease here last time and is one for the future. Claim 10. FLEURON D'IROISE - Has hardly set a foot wrong since his August debut. Missed out by little to (9) FAITHFUL over the outer course three weeks ago but can still play an important role
(9) FAITHFUL has been particularly impressive since his late-october debut and the nature of his recent success in good company augurs well for his chances here. He will nonetheless be pitted against the progressive (5) FRENCH MAN who should be more suited to this extended trip. (10) FLEURON D'IROISE beat the favourite last month before losing out to her here three weeks ago but still looks a player. (7) FLEO LILA returns to a flatter surface and should show improvement on his recent debut over the outer course. Selections: (9) FAITHFUL - (5) FRENCH MAN - (10) FLEURON D'IROISE - (7) FLEO LILA Race 9: Prix de Neuville 2850m Mounted 5yoC+G Grade C 50.000 1. CRACK D'ARIANE - Delicate soul and not the most faithful but pleased behind (6) COCKTAIL WINNER earlier in the month and with stride in check could finish close to the action 2. CABAN PRIOR - Has gone from strength to strength recently. Imposed at Le Mans last time and should again play an active role 3. CASTEL DU SUD - Decent sort that went through a rough patch to end last season. Appears to be back on track and after a facile Class E win over shorter last week is sure to garner significant support 4. CAMBO MAJYC - Complicated type but not short of ability. Reassured when fourth to (9) CICERON DU CEBE here recently and should generate interest 5. CARAT D'HAUFOR - Seldom wins but has a fine record over 2850m on the inner track. Below-par last time but still looks a player 6. COCKTAIL WINNER - Delicate but winner of penultimate start over the inner track to set a personal best and in similar form can again go close 7. CREPUSCULE FORGAN - Won over track and trip before being sent for a break. After three conditioning runs will be fully fit and with hind shoes off can play a role this time 8. CORAIL DE MORGANE - On a good day can trot but recent Vincennes record leaves a lot to be desired. Disregard 9. CICERON DU CEBE - Versatile sort that has twice finished runner-up here to the same horse this month but can make the most of his absence this time 10. CASTING DE L'AUMOY - Flew up in a Class D at Argentan six days ago. Goes barefoot this time and must be afforded respect 11. CALICOT DU VIVIER - Delicate but has been performing well under harness lately. Switches code for the first time and looks a major contender After finishing runner-up over course and distance (9) CICERON DU CEBE repeated over 2175m next time to set a personal best and looks good enough to have her way on this occasion. Following four straight sanctions under harness (11) CALICOT DU VIVIER put in a brace of solid efforts and looks a serious contender on his debut under the saddle. (5) CARAT D'HAUFOR has not once disappointed on the inner track here and has every chance of making the frame once again. (6) COCKTAIL WINNER is no slouch either when applied and cannot be discounted. Selections: (9) CICERON DU CEBE - (11) CALICOT DU VIVIER - (5) CARAT D'HAUFOR - (6) COCKTAIL WINNER