The starters for Quinté+ this Saturday, January 18.
GRANVILLE PRICESATURDAY JANUARY 18
PARIS-Vincennes – 2700 METERS – DEPARTURE: 3:15 p.m.
The forces present
In the Quinté+ of December 24, ISOFOU DU CHENE (3) provided a superb final effort and dominated Cobra Killer Gar, who remained on seven victories in a row. Lagging behind in winnings, he should fight for success with IDEAL SAN LEANDRO (14), runner-up to champion Vivid Wise As in Florence last month. A tough horse, HARISON DU PLESSIS (12) should quickly occupy the forefront and seems capable of going very far. ISTER MAN (8) left a good impression at the end of September and will aim for a place on the podium, like HASARD D'ERABLE (10), which must be taken back, and HOCKFELER DU MESLE (1), who attempts an ambitious pass of three. HAITIAN FIGHT SONG (11) finished very quickly in the Quinté+ on December 18 and thus returned to success. She holds a very good card to play, just like ILAYA (4), who remains on a victory against only females.
FREDDY BOERSCH's prone
| 3 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| ISOFOU DU CHENE | IDEAL SAN LEANDRO | HARISON DU PLESSIS | WANT MAN | MAPLE HAZARD | HOCK FEEL YOU MEASLE | HAITIAN FIGHT SONG | ILAYA |
The starters in detail and the opinions of the pros
1 – HOCK FEEL YOU MEASLE
After winning with great authority an event at Cabourg in December, this competitor of Pierre Belloche has since confirmed his form by sharing victory in the Prix du Croisé-Laroche at Vincennes on January 1st. He is probably behind in winnings and looks competitive for runners-up.
Pierre Belloche, trainer and driver:
“Hockfeler du Mesle (1) is in good shape and has found great momentum which he will have to confirm this Saturday. However, he will face tougher opposition. He will have to be as wise as in Cabourg and avoid wasting time on a mistake if he wants to compete with his opponents this time. In addition, he will probably have to achieve a better time. It's a test, but I have confidence in it to play an active role when this Quinté+ arrives. »
2 – HOLERO LOVE
This representative of the Breizh d'Espace team has not won since his victory in the Green Trophy Final in the summer of 2023. He remains on several failures, particularly on this track. From then on, he will first need to reassure those around him.
Adrien Guarato, son of the coach:
“Holero Love (2) experienced difficulties on December 24 in the descent due to a mistake. Although he is in good shape in the morning, he operates in a category where he lacks margin. However, if the course of the race is favorable to him, he could aim for a fifth place. »
3 – ISOFOU DU CHENE
Finally, on the course that interests us, this student of Julien Le Mer gave a superb push and thus won, putting an end to Cobra Killer Gar's series of victories. Certainly behind in winnings, he faces his elders with great ambitions. Double possible!
Paul Ploquin, driver :
“Isofou du Chene (3) was excellent during his victory on December 24. He got off to a perfect start, a point on which he can sometimes be a little less efficient. He seems to have remained in good physical shape. If he repeats his last performance, he has a starring role to play. »
4 – ILAYA
For her return to harness trotting, this protégé of Cyril Raimbaud pleasantly won against the only females on the course that concerns us. She moves up the category slightly, but she is in excellent shape. Barring any incidents, she should fight for places.
Cyril Raimbaud, trainer:
“Ilaya (4) won well on December 27 against only females. She remains in optimal shape in the morning, but this Saturday, she will have to face the males and stronger opposition. Although she seems barred for victory, I'm counting on her to give the best of herself. If the course of the race is favorable to it, it should be among the contenders for places in this Quinté+. »
5 – ENCOUNTERED DAIRPET
This competitor of Jacques Bruneau distinguished himself at the start of the winter meeting. During his first outing of the year, he could not do better than eighth, but will however be lightened in his shoeing. As usual, he should once again give everything and will aim for a place, like others.
Jacques Bruneau, trainer:
“We should not condemn Hasur Dairpet (5) on his last outing. I had asked his driver not to start, but my student never really got into the rhythm of the race. However, he has remained in good shape in training and will give his full potential. He will run more offensively than last time. The level is very high this Saturday, and it will not be an easy race. However, I trust him to give his best. We'll see where that takes him. »
6 – HERALDIQUE
Pleasant during the first half of 2024 with notably two victories on this course, this son of Bird Parker was however unable to stand out last autumn. Absent since October, he will do a back-to-school race and will only be tackled on the hindquarters. Without us.
Ilona Klappe, coach:
“Heraldique (6) returns to competition. He works well in the morning, but after a break of several weeks and at this level, he will need to get back into racing rhythm. Under these conditions, he does not seem able to aim for one of the first five places. »
7 – EVENING CLOTHES
After winning an event over 2100 meters, notably at the expense of HASUR DAIRPET (5), this competitor of Michèle Stihl was however unable to confirm on January 12. He faces strong opposition and would certainly have preferred a speed course.
Frédéric Senet, coach:
“Habit de Soiree (7) did not benefit from a good race on December 12. We must not hold this failure against him. He remained in good shape in the morning and should be seen to his advantage. Faced with 7 years of quality, the task will not be easy… I hope for a good race to hope for a place at the end of the Quinté+ combination. »
8 – WANT MAN
Brilliant winner at Beaumont-de-Lomagne, this resident of Jonathan Cuoq returns to Vincennes, which he left with a pleasant victory on September 29. His entourage makes a long trip for this great commitment to the elders. If all goes well, he should fight for the top spots.
Jonathan Cuoq, trainer and driver:
“Ister Man (8) is approaching this race with freshness, and I have no apprehension about his absence from competition for a month and a half. He recently worked at the Lyon-La Soie racecourse, where he confirmed to me his form and his desire. We are leaving with ambitions to be among the horses placed in this Quinté+. »
9 – HOLLYWOOD WOOD
On November 30, in the Prix Saint-Georges de Didonne, this protégé of Clémence Beiléard fought to the end for victory. Clearly dominated in the mounted trot at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat since then, he returned to Vincennes thanks to an interesting entry. A big regret.
The reporter's opinion:
“Lately under the saddle, Hollywood du Bois (9) was clearly dominated. For his return to the team, he will have to show another face. Although he is not out of contention for a fifth or sixth place, we prefer other horses before him. »
10 – MAPLE HAZARD
Author of a fine effort in the Prix Saint-Georges de Didonne while he was shod, this representative of the Haras d'Erable stable has since ranked third in the benchmark Quinté+, behind HAITIAN FIGHT SONG (11 ) and HARISON DU PLESSIS (12). A gifted horse, he undoubtedly has a say in the runners-up.
The reporter's opinion:
“For no apparent reason, Hasard d'Erable (10) was at fault at the intersection of the tracks on December 31, although he seemed capable of playing an active role at the finish. If it remains wise, it has the means to rehabilitate itself and aim for a place in this Quinté+. »
11 – HAITIAN FIGHT SONG
During her last outing, in the benchmark Quinté+, this Denis Haddad mare provided a superb final effort and thus pleasantly won, notably ahead of HARISON DU PLESSIS (12). However, it will have a little more weight on the front legs. Despite everything, she holds a very good card to play.
Hedi Le Bec, coach:
“Haitian Fight Song (11) was really at the top of its form on December 18 and delighted us by winning in a Quinté+. That day, she was barefoot on all four feet for the first time. I will repeat this setup occasionally, when really good engagements come along. This time, the opposition is stronger with the presence of the youngest. She will give the best of herself, but she seems barred to me for the top of the podium. However, with a good race, she can place herself. »
12 – HARISON DU PLESSIS
During his first outing of the year, on January 3, this protégé of Philippe Rouliere once again proved his strength by taking an excellent second place despite the presence of the 6-year-olds. In good shape and able to take the train on his own, he is able to get everyone to agree.
Philippe Boutin, trainer:
“Harison du Plessis (12) has reached a new level and I am very proud of him. His last second place is excellent, since he was only beaten at the end by a female sprinter. He maintained an excellent physical level in training. This Saturday, he faces very good quality opposition. He knows how to adopt all the tactics and I consider him competitive for one of the first four places. »
13 – SEUX GAZOLINE
Before her failure on January 12, this Cyril Travert mare had taken interesting places at the start of the winter meeting. However, she will have 6-year-old horses on her route this time and does not have much room for maneuver. Other applications are preferable.
Cyril Travert, trainer:
“Gasoline du Seux (13) found itself among the last on January 12. She hardly raced, which explains her presence on the track again this Saturday. She will have to compete with males and 7-year-olds. The race won't be easy for her, but she's a good sprinter. With a good run, she is not out of the question for a fifth place. »
14 – IDEAL SAN LEANDRO
Runner-up to Vivid Wise As in the Gran Premio Duomo in Florence, this competitor to Richard Westerink has undoubtedly reached a milestone in recent months. At fault in the Prix de la Côte d'Azur last time, he benefits from a superb entry for his return to the Parisian cinder. On arrival!
The reporter's opinion:
“Ideal San Leandro (14) galloped away during his last appearance in Cagnes-sur-Mer, on January 9. He had a very good year in 2024 and had incredible international experiences. For his return to Vincennes, he will have to behave well at the start. He will also have to do better than in his previous races in the temple of trotting. But he will have supporters for his return to the capital. »
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