Quinté+: Quinté+ from Friday October 4 in Vincennes: Indigo de Fontaine a perfect favorite?

The starters for Quinté+ this Friday, October 4.

PRIX CHARLEY MILLSFRIDAY OCTOBER 4
PARIS-Vincennes – 2700 METRES – DEPARTURE: 8:15 p.m.

The forces present

Late in winnings, INDIGO DE Fontaine (13) has just made a reappearance full of promise in the Prix Emile Bezière (5th), a very tough Group 3. Presented in “racing mode” this time, it promises to be difficult to beat. The opposition will be led by the tenacious IBISCUS MAN (5), associated this time with Eric Raffin, HARMONISTA (11), not to judge on his last two results, and GIRL DE BASSIERE (15), who could not dream of better engagement. GOAL STAR (12) has regained freshness since the key race on August 21 and can legitimately contend for a place, just like SELF EXPLOSIVE (9), whose two recovery races are encouraging. CYRANO DE B. (4), which has just resurfaced, and CHERRY TOP (2), already seen in the spotlight with its “shoes”, cannot be ignored at the time of choice.

Mickaël Afriat’s prediction

13	5	11	15	12	9	4	2
FONTAINE INDIGO	IBISCUS MAN	HARMONY	GIRL DE BASSIERE	GOAL STAR	SELF EXPLOSIVE	CYRANO DE B.	CHERRY TOP

The starters in detail and the opinions of the pros

1 – IROISE DE LA NOE

Still brand new at 6 years old (18 outings), this classy mare will be making her comeback here after more than a year of absence. Logically, she will need this journey to get back into the swing of things. Better to just watch her run.

Thomas Levesque, coach:

“Iroise de la Noé (1) experienced health problems and had to be away from the slopes for more than a year. She has been working for a while but will need several courses to get people talking about her again. She went to Vincennes last Sunday and showed me that she was still a little rusty. She’s a classy mare, but there’s no substitute for competition. »

2 – CHERRY TOP

Finally, in a well-composed Race C, this son of Igor Font had a very good end to the race to take third place. He will keep his irons this time but has already shone in this configuration. At the end of a wise waiting race, he can enter the finish.

Vitale Ciotola, coach:

“The last races of Cherry Top (2) are good. Finally, he fell back during the course before finishing very quickly. It must imperatively preserve its tip to give its full measure. I plan to see him continue his momentum. »

3 – HERALDIQUE

Winner almost half the time since the start of his career, this leader has left us wanting more during his last two outings. He has already performed “numbers” on the big Vincennes track but will not be associated with Yoann Lebourgeois this time. Pros and cons.

Ilona Klappe, coach:

“Héraldique (3) was downgraded a few months ago and it has logically made up its earnings gap. Now he has less margin. I’m going to ask his driver to be less offensive and make him finish. In his class, he can grab a place at the end of the combination. Know that he will have a good commitment in three weeks in Caen. »

4 – CYRANO DE B.

After a long crossing of the desert, this Scandinavian trotter resurfaced in the event of September 19, when he started under the rule of Vitale Ciotola (4th). Presented barefoot once again, he is able to confirm his return to form.

Vitale Ciotola, coach:

“Cyrano de B. (4) did not surprise me at all in the end. He is on the rise after being arrested for a year. His driver will be instructed to protect him during the course. If he benefits from a smooth ride, he has the right to finish in the top five. »

5 – IBISCUS MAN

This gifted subject showed himself to be particularly tenacious in the Cherbourg stage of the GNT (3rd). He will still appear barefoot and his mentor has called on Eric Raffin. Confirmed on the big Vincennes track, he has a first theoretical chance.

Romain Larue, coach:

“Ibiscus Man (5) defended himself very well in the last stage of the Grand National du Trot in Cherbourg, especially as he was a little lacking in condition. He had a little difficulty taking the last turn, then he hesitated at the start of the straight before getting back on track very well. He has recovered well from his efforts and is evolving here in his category. He remains quite authoritarian, but I see a first theoretical chance for him. I obviously fear Indigo de Fontaine (13), who has already beaten him several times. »

6 – HARRY CARISAIE

Author of a fantastic year 2023, making up for his earnings gap, this hard subject now has less margin. He will remain shod and will undoubtedly be more competitive on October 11 in the Prix Hera. His task promises to be difficult.

The reporter’s opinion:

“Harry Carisaie (6) is quite consistent and has just run cleanly at Beaumont-de-Lomagne. Unlike his last outings, he will be riding this Friday evening. In these conditions, it is difficult to consider it for a good ranking. »

7 – GREAT OF MADRIK

This son of Jag de Bellouet is not an everyday man but has already shone in such company. He doesn’t have a big margin and will undoubtedly be sharper if he can wait until entering the straight. To be considered at the end of the combination.

Stéphane Meunier, trainer:

“Great Of Madrik (7) has regularly found himself in bad luck recently. Finally, I find his disqualification quite severe. I hope the wheel will turn. Know that he is in great shape at the moment. I’m going to ask his driver to make him wait and try to find the right backs. Judged on his spring values, he has a say in the places. »

8 – HERE WE GO

This student of Julien Dubois no longer has to prove himself at this level, but he is returning to school and will remain shod. This race will allow him to get in shape before his next objectives. To observe from the corner of your eye.

Julien Dubois, trainer:

“Here We Go (8) will remain shod for this back-to-school race after more than five months of absence. Even if he has work behind him, his task looks complicated in the face of such sharp competitors. »

9 – SELF EXPLOSIVE

Noticed last winter in both specialties, this Swedish trotter changed his entourage this year and left a favorable impression during his two recovery races. At the end of a tailor-made course, it can complete the winning combination of Quinté+ at an attractive price.

Vitale Ciotola, coach:

“Self Explosive (9) now has two courses in its legs after a long absence. He gains strength throughout the races. He is happy at work and discovers an interesting commitment here. With a smooth journey, he should respond. »

10 – FEE LUCERNAISE

This courageous mare will compete here in the 122nd race of her career. She showed her form on the grass at Craon (4th) and has already made some brilliant moves on the big track at Vincennes. Without making it a priority, it can be slipped into an extended suit.

Mickaël Charuel, trainer:

“Fée Lucernaise (10) has just run very well at Craon, in a less tough event. She is in good shape but is moving up in category and facing quality competitors. Finding Vincennes will not disorient her, but she is barred from success. If she benefits from a tailor-made course, she could finish fourth or fifth. »

11 – HARMONY

Very supported by betting in the Prix de Beaune, this protégé of Franck Nivard experienced a technical problem (flat wheel) and could not do better than fifth. She is returning to her favorite specialty and seems competitive for the top places.

Franck Nivard, coach:

“We must forget the last mounted trotting race of Harmonista (11). I had no other commitment available and so I gave it a try, but he no longer liked this specialty. She worked well for this race. It must be preserved to achieve its final peak speed. This event represents a great opportunity for her. I plan to see her finish. »

12 – GOAL STAR

This son of Look de Star has not come out of the top five during his last nine appearances on the big Vincennes track. He has regained freshness and will set off with the confidence of his mentor. Even if he doesn’t have much room for maneuver, his place is at the finish.

Dominik Locqueneux, coach:

“Goal Star (12) is a chic horse, who always responds. He freshened up after his last race and did some swimming. I find him perfect at work. He discovers good commitment. I’m going to ask his driver to preserve him a little more this time. He is in his category and has a good chance. »

13 – FONTAINE INDIGO

This representative of Jean-Pierre Barjon has just made a promising reappearance in the Prix Emile Bezière (5th). This time, he will appear barefoot, a configuration in which he has rarely disappointed. Lagging behind in winnings, he looks like a potential winner.

Alexandre Abrivard, driver :

“Indigo de Fontaine (13) was less well at the end of June, which is why we gave him a period of rest. This break did him a lot of good. He had an excellent comeback, being shod, and worked well towards this favorable entry. He’s enjoying this run and shouldn’t disappoint, even if it’s a second run after a reappearance. I am logically very confident. »

14 – FAVORITE OF ITON

This 9 year old gelding has been absent for a month and a half and is up against a strong field here. Ferré, he will take advantage of this race to build up his condition before his next objectives. Better to put it aside.

Pierre Louis Desaunette, trainer:

“The last outings of Favorite de l’Iton (14) are not so bad, but he is now facing difficult tasks. Even if he is one of the richest in the event, the field is well composed. He will remain ready for other commitments. You can rule it out. »

15 – GIRL DE BASSIERE

This brave mare discovers an ideal commitment, only €470 from the ceiling. She doesn’t have a big margin but has references on this course. Performing well without her hindquarters irons, she can logically seek accession.

Cyril Chenu, trainer:

“Girl de Bassière (15) discovers an ideal commitment to winnings, but here she faces a quality field. It is in good condition but has no more margin. It must be preserved during the journey to give its full measure. If so, a place is within reach. »

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