Meslay Du Maine 23 July 2023
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Never far from losing her action but encouraged at Vichy three weeks ago, and on good behaviour can make her presence felt
Never far from losing her action but encouraged at Vichy three weeks ago, and on good behaviour can make her presence felt
No champion but has decent references in this category. Breaks in front and going barefoot for the occasion will not be far off the mark
No champion but has decent references in this category. Breaks in front and going barefoot for the occasion will not be far off the mark
Blows hot and cold but showed his form at Chartres last month. Shoes on this time but from the front line can give this a good go
Blows hot and cold but showed his form at Chartres last month. Shoes on this time but from the front line can give this a good go
Useful trotter in both disciplines. Has excellent amateur form but races shod this time and best to hold off
Useful trotter in both disciplines. Has excellent amateur form but races shod this time and best to hold off
Decent sort that gets on well with his amateur. Has a good entry on the front line and, racing unshod all four, will have his chances
Decent sort that gets on well with his amateur. Has a good entry on the front line and, racing unshod all four, will have his chances
Capable on a good day but has not made the frame since the spring and unlikely to shake things up
Capable on a good day but has not made the frame since the spring and unlikely to shake things up
No slouch on a good day but is not as sharp as he was earlier in the season. Showed improvement last time out but still has more to find
No slouch on a good day but is not as sharp as he was earlier in the season. Showed improvement last time out but still has more to find
Capricious type but is not lacking ability. Won in very good order last weekend and with application can repeat
Capricious type but is not lacking ability. Won in very good order last weekend and with application can repeat
Not always the most faithful of servants but has good references in this class and should not be far from the action if he can reproduce his Chateaubriant performance
Not always the most faithful of servants but has good references in this class and should not be far from the action if he can reproduce his Chateaubriant performance
One of the most volatile horses in the field. Is not entirely without merit but recent results do nothing to inspire confidence
One of the most volatile horses in the field. Is not entirely without merit but recent results do nothing to inspire confidence
Previously a good sort but has been off the boil for some time and has no realistic chance
Previously a good sort but has been off the boil for some time and has no realistic chance
Has not won at this level since last summer but latest amateur effort very encouraging and will not have another entry like this for some time
Has not won at this level since last summer but latest amateur effort very encouraging and will not have another entry like this for some time
A temperamental mare at the best of times, GAMELIA DU LUPIN (8) nevertheless boasts a fine record in the amateur division and can win this if she deigns to keep her action together. That said, FLEURON DU RYS (5) is 25m better off, significantly more faithful, and in form. FURY D'EVEL (12) gave a good account of herself last time at this level, benefits from an excellent entry and should again figure prominently. HEROS LA RAVELLE (2) regularly acquits himself honestly and his recent effort bodes well for his chances from the front line.
Disappointing in both disciplines so far and appears to have no chance
Disappointing in both disciplines so far and appears to have no chance
Yet to get off the mark but has not disappointed when barefoot. Goes clockwise for the first time and will have a lot to offer if he turns
Yet to get off the mark but has not disappointed when barefoot. Goes clockwise for the first time and will have a lot to offer if he turns
Sanctioned more often than not but opened his monte account recently at just the second time of asking and on good behaviour can confirm
Sanctioned more often than not but opened his monte account recently at just the second time of asking and on good behaviour can confirm
Useful sort with decent references under the saddle. Returns to racing shod and looks thoroughly capable of trotting his way onto the podium
Useful sort with decent references under the saddle. Returns to racing shod and looks thoroughly capable of trotting his way onto the podium
Disappointed on lone appearance under the saddle but latterly imposed under harness and can play a small part if form transitions
Disappointed on lone appearance under the saddle but latterly imposed under harness and can play a small part if form transitions
Picked up prizemoney in all three monte starts to date and should not be too far off the mark if he takes to the Meslay profile
Picked up prizemoney in all three monte starts to date and should not be too far off the mark if he takes to the Meslay profile
Decent trotter that has shown a better side since changing codes. Shod more competitively this time and can play a leading role
Decent trotter that has shown a better side since changing codes. Shod more competitively this time and can play a leading role
Showed significant potential earlier in the year but has since come off the boil and must get his house in order
Showed significant potential earlier in the year but has since come off the boil and must get his house in order
Showed significant promise last season but somewhat below-par this term. Is made for this discipline though and can get straight back in the game
Showed significant promise last season but somewhat below-par this term. Is made for this discipline though and can get straight back in the game
Has yet to make his mark in the code but has evident ability and with Rochard onboard this time can start to come good
Has yet to make his mark in the code but has evident ability and with Rochard onboard this time can start to come good
Unbeaten in three harness starts at 3, JOKRIS DES KECHES (9) has been somewhat disappointing since, but switches code with legitimate ambition. The temperamental JELLINO SPRINT (3) showed a different side to himself mid-month and with stride in check will be dangerous. JASPER SPOKEN (7) has taken particularly well to his new vocation and with revised shoeing will have his chances. JOE LE TAXI (4) is proven under the saddle and is competitive for a place in the frame.
Twice a winner already this season but below-par in last two and must raise his game
Twice a winner already this season but below-par in last two and must raise his game
Just one win in 15 but has looked sharp with shoes off. Is confirmed at Meslay and should not be far from the action
Just one win in 15 but has looked sharp with shoes off. Is confirmed at Meslay and should not be far from the action
Showed significant ability at three. Can prove a handful but is race-fit and on good behaviour can finish in the mix
Showed significant ability at three. Can prove a handful but is race-fit and on good behaviour can finish in the mix
Well-regarded type with form at a superior level and races first time barefoot. Caught the eye at Enghien and with application can wrap this up
Well-regarded type with form at a superior level and races first time barefoot. Caught the eye at Enghien and with application can wrap this up
Honest type that always gives his best. Failed to fire on lone appearance here but showed improvement at Mauquenchy and will have his supporters
Honest type that always gives his best. Failed to fire on lone appearance here but showed improvement at Mauquenchy and will have his supporters
Decent trotter making his Meslay debut on the back of two straight wins on turf. Will appreciate the move to a hard surface and looks competitively well in
Decent trotter making his Meslay debut on the back of two straight wins on turf. Will appreciate the move to a hard surface and looks competitively well in
Hardy colt with confirmed form in this class but unseen since February and will need the outing
Hardy colt with confirmed form in this class but unseen since February and will need the outing
Seldom gets his nose in front but placed in two of last three. Fitted with just front pads for the first time and even though starting wide can get a look in
Seldom gets his nose in front but placed in two of last three. Fitted with just front pads for the first time and even though starting wide can get a look in
Regularly in the thick of things when he can stay in stride. Has form at this level and is one to keep an eye on
Regularly in the thick of things when he can stay in stride. Has form at this level and is one to keep an eye on
Modest individual that seldom sets the world alight and is not about to buck the trend
Modest individual that seldom sets the world alight and is not about to buck the trend
Still rather green but boasts a solid strike-rate and has already won at the venue. Not ideally drawn but is clearly in excellent shape and looks a major player
Still rather green but boasts a solid strike-rate and has already won at the venue. Not ideally drawn but is clearly in excellent shape and looks a major player
Useful sort that left a very good impression on Chateaubriant comeback. Forced to start on back line but will have come on for the run and should not be underestimated
Useful sort that left a very good impression on Chateaubriant comeback. Forced to start on back line but will have come on for the run and should not be underestimated
13 starts and still chasing that elusive first win. Handed a tough draw and unlikely to influence the result
13 starts and still chasing that elusive first win. Handed a tough draw and unlikely to influence the result
A quality element that showed his form after being sanctioned at Enghien, JAMBIER (4) is ideally positioned on the front line and going barefoot for the first time can open his seasonal account. He will not have it all his own way though if Benjamin Rochard can negotiate the draw with the tricky but talented JOKER GEMA (11). Winner of his last two, JACK DU PONT (6) steps up in class but has earned his place here and looks up to the task. The progressive JAZZ MONEY (12) acquitted himself well on re-entry and also appears to be in with a decent shout.
No slouch on a good day but has made little impact lately and will have his work cut out
No slouch on a good day but has made little impact lately and will have his work cut out
Solid as a rock in three of last four. Somewhat out of sorts at Pornichet but is not incapable of picking up a cheque
Solid as a rock in three of last four. Somewhat out of sorts at Pornichet but is not incapable of picking up a cheque
Quality trotter that has made his mark under the saddle in Sweden. Takes on better this time but still looks capable of opening his French account at the first time of asking
Quality trotter that has made his mark under the saddle in Sweden. Takes on better this time but still looks capable of opening his French account at the first time of asking
Erratic but has ability. Showed marked improvement at Cabourg last Tuesday and backs up with legitimate ambition
Erratic but has ability. Showed marked improvement at Cabourg last Tuesday and backs up with legitimate ambition
Serious sort that seldom disappoints in the monte division. Is new to Meslay but won last time going right-handed and looks a serious proposition
Serious sort that seldom disappoints in the monte division. Is new to Meslay but won last time going right-handed and looks a serious proposition
No champion but has decent references in both codes. Is barefoot for his return to the monte code but still no more than a minor place chance
No champion but has decent references in both codes. Is barefoot for his return to the monte code but still no more than a minor place chance
Has been struggling under harness lately but returns to a code in which he has excellent credentials and can start to make up for lost time
Has been struggling under harness lately but returns to a code in which he has excellent credentials and can start to make up for lost time
Debuts in the discipline after a lacklustre streak in the other code which may well prove key to his redemption
Debuts in the discipline after a lacklustre streak in the other code which may well prove key to his redemption
Handy sort that has placed twice in last three. Benefits from a good entry here and will have a lot to offer if he takes to Meslay conditions
Handy sort that has placed twice in last three. Benefits from a good entry here and will have a lot to offer if he takes to Meslay conditions
Superb under the saddle in his native Scandinavia, BAD MANNER (3) faces a test on his French debut, but looks up to the task and can maintain his love-affair with the monte code. He will nevertheless encounter opposition from the consistent Swedish import who has established his credentials for the Levesque team. Considerably more reliable in this branch of the business, GRANDIOSE DES PRES (7) returns to his code of preference with legitimate ambition and can set the record straight. GOSPEL (9) has been lurking lately and is not to be overlooked.
Moderate type that got the season off to a flying start but less effective since and chances limited
Moderate type that got the season off to a flying start but less effective since and chances limited
Has just the one win to his name but seldom disappoints and can sweep up the crumbs
Has just the one win to his name but seldom disappoints and can sweep up the crumbs
Has ability but has done nothing noteworthy for the past year and will struggle to make his mark
Has ability but has done nothing noteworthy for the past year and will struggle to make his mark
At the top of his game for past two months. Should appreciate Meslay and has every chance of securing his third success of the season
At the top of his game for past two months. Should appreciate Meslay and has every chance of securing his third success of the season
Hardy element that consistently gives his all. Is on his mark here and looks the main threat to INSTAGRAM (4)
Hardy element that consistently gives his all. Is on his mark here and looks the main threat to INSTAGRAM (4)
Good consistent trotter that reassured at Bernay earlier in the month and while unlikely to impose can still put on a good show
Good consistent trotter that reassured at Bernay earlier in the month and while unlikely to impose can still put on a good show
Has not won under harness since December but is currently enjoying a decent run of form. Has little love for Meslay though and a minor place prospect at best
Has not won under harness since December but is currently enjoying a decent run of form. Has little love for Meslay though and a minor place prospect at best
Decent trotter that appears to be back on track. Untried at the venue but in present form is very hard to ignore
Decent trotter that appears to be back on track. Untried at the venue but in present form is very hard to ignore
Simply superb of late when racing without hind shoes. Has already won 4 times this year and can add another to his tally
Simply superb of late when racing without hind shoes. Has already won 4 times this year and can add another to his tally
Has shown significantly better aptitude for the monte code and with shoes on can be dismissed
Has shown significantly better aptitude for the monte code and with shoes on can be dismissed
INSTAGRAM (4) has hardly stepped a foot out of line for the past two months, has fine credentials racing right-handed, and in present condition looks the horse to beat. Clement Frecelle will still be keeping an eye on the good IDEAL BOY (5) who is in his category here, and the reinvigorated IVANHOE PAULOIS (9) who has won three of his last four starts. INDIGO BELLO (6) has been dynamic in his latest harness appearances.
Disappointing on the whole for some time and will have nothing to offer
Disappointing on the whole for some time and will have nothing to offer
Moderate mare that showed improvement at Saint-Malo last time out but still no more than a minor place prospect
Moderate mare that showed improvement at Saint-Malo last time out but still no more than a minor place prospect
Erratic sort but has a fondness for Meslay. Is never far from springing a surprise and must be worth retaining
Erratic sort but has a fondness for Meslay. Is never far from springing a surprise and must be worth retaining
Back on track after a well-earned break. Has progressed very well lately and from the front row is not incapable of confirming her recent score
Back on track after a well-earned break. Has progressed very well lately and from the front row is not incapable of confirming her recent score
Blows hot and cold but has merit and is confirmed at Meslay. Reverts to racing unshod in front and from the front row can make up for her recent clinker
Blows hot and cold but has merit and is confirmed at Meslay. Reverts to racing unshod in front and from the front row can make up for her recent clinker
Capable sort but goes shod after a disappointing Craon run and will have other priorities
Capable sort but goes shod after a disappointing Craon run and will have other priorities
Never far from faulting but is otherwise in good shape. Solid at Caen a month back and with form, and stride, maintained will be no pushover
Never far from faulting but is otherwise in good shape. Solid at Caen a month back and with form, and stride, maintained will be no pushover
Capable under harness but seen more often these days under the saddle. Here for redemption but unlikely to shake things up
Capable under harness but seen more often these days under the saddle. Here for redemption but unlikely to shake things up
Barring her recent fault, she has been a model of consistency this term. Reverts to front pads this time and on good behaviour can bring the fight to HUDSON BAIE (11)
Barring her recent fault, she has been a model of consistency this term. Reverts to front pads this time and on good behaviour can bring the fight to HUDSON BAIE (11)
Serious type that seldom disappoints when unshod or fitted with pads. Likes Meslay but shoes on this time and best to wait
Serious type that seldom disappoints when unshod or fitted with pads. Likes Meslay but shoes on this time and best to wait
Quality individual that romped home last time out. Is confirmed racing clockwise and is eminently capable of pulling off the double
Quality individual that romped home last time out. Is confirmed racing clockwise and is eminently capable of pulling off the double
Simply superb at Pornichet a fortnight ago, HUDSON BAIE (11) is blessed with a very good entry at the limit of earnings and looks a serious prospect once again. HERA WIND (9), however, has been in consistently good form since the spring and can make amends for her recent sanction at Francheville. HOTESSE D'HAUFOR (7) is by no means the most dependable of mares but she left a very good impression at Caen last time out and, with application, should also figure prominently. Recent Beaumont winner, HERMELINE DAIRPET (4), benefits from a 25m head-start and will be competitive for a place on the podium.
Unremarkable trotter that has done nothing of note for some time and can be passed over
Unremarkable trotter that has done nothing of note for some time and can be passed over
Showed the benefit of a well-earned break when going close at Enghien earlier this month. Well-positioned on the front line and can pick up her first win for 13 months
Showed the benefit of a well-earned break when going close at Enghien earlier this month. Well-positioned on the front line and can pick up her first win for 13 months
Never far from breaking stride but has ample ability. Will be race-ready by now and, shod for competition, can make a big splash
Never far from breaking stride but has ample ability. Will be race-ready by now and, shod for competition, can make a big splash
Moderate mare with an excellent spot on the front line and can play a small role if she stays in stride
Moderate mare with an excellent spot on the front line and can play a small role if she stays in stride
Struggled at the start of the season but is beginning to come good again. Could not ask for a better entry and must be afforded respect
Struggled at the start of the season but is beginning to come good again. Could not ask for a better entry and must be afforded respect
Capable mare in both disciplines. Has not been seen out since impressing at Chateaubriant but starts in front, and going barefoot for the occasion looks a serious proposition
Capable mare in both disciplines. Has not been seen out since impressing at Chateaubriant but starts in front, and going barefoot for the occasion looks a serious proposition
Useful type but not always the most courageous. Good driver in the sulky this time though and from the front row can give this a good go
Useful type but not always the most courageous. Good driver in the sulky this time though and from the front row can give this a good go
A total write-off since imposing at Vichy 14 months ago and has no realistic chance
A total write-off since imposing at Vichy 14 months ago and has no realistic chance
Completely out of the picture in her last six starts and can expect to generate very little interest
Completely out of the picture in her last six starts and can expect to generate very little interest
Significantly better in the other branch of the business and is here for a change of scenery
Significantly better in the other branch of the business and is here for a change of scenery
Back at the top of her game in recent weeks. Appreciates Meslay and even from the second line looks a serious player
Back at the top of her game in recent weeks. Appreciates Meslay and even from the second line looks a serious player
GEOLE DE LA TOUQUE (2) missed out by little on a better placing at Enghien recently on just her second start back and in similar form can make the most of her good spot in front and impose. GAZELLE DE VAL (11) was not as fortunate with the draw but she has been knocking at the door lately and must be taken seriously. Regularly in the thick of things when unshod, GLYCINA BELLA (6) caught the eye at Chateaubriant last time and, with freshness on her side, will be no soft touch. GEDEON DAIRPET (7) may not have been firing on all cylinders recently but the engagement of Benjamin Rochard will reassure.
Fine servant that seldom lets the side down. Has done nothing but progress since the layoff and from the front line can figure prominently
Fine servant that seldom lets the side down. Has done nothing but progress since the layoff and from the front line can figure prominently
Able trotter but has never excelled here and has been found wanting in recent comeback runs
Able trotter but has never excelled here and has been found wanting in recent comeback runs
Respectable type that reassured at Cabourg mid-month and while unlikely to repeat can still get in on the action
Respectable type that reassured at Cabourg mid-month and while unlikely to repeat can still get in on the action
Moderate sort making gradual progress but has not done enough to be considered a player
Moderate sort making gradual progress but has not done enough to be considered a player
Capable on a good day but lost his way last season and has picked up this term where he left off
Capable on a good day but lost his way last season and has picked up this term where he left off
Has been going well under harness since mid-May. Showed his form at Vire three weeks ago and poses the principal danger to the supremacy of HARRY CARISAIE (8)
Has been going well under harness since mid-May. Showed his form at Vire three weeks ago and poses the principal danger to the supremacy of HARRY CARISAIE (8)
Honest type that most recently finished a place behind HARMONIOUSLY (6) at Vire and again looks one of the leading contenders
Honest type that most recently finished a place behind HARMONIOUSLY (6) at Vire and again looks one of the leading contenders
Remarkably talented trotter at this level competition and given his run of form will take all the beating
Remarkably talented trotter at this level competition and given his run of form will take all the beating
Second-best of the Thuet-trained pair but is in this field on his merits and will be no easy touch
Second-best of the Thuet-trained pair but is in this field on his merits and will be no easy touch
Jacques-Etienne Thuet appears to have the key to this with the extraordinary HARRY CARISAIE (8), who has won six of his last seven races, and GABELOU CARISAIE (9) who has been a model of consistency lately. Likely to make their mark between these two though are the somewhat erratic HARMONIOUSLY (6) and FOREVER JIEL (7) who latterly finished second and third respectively at Vire.
