The Paris-Vincennes racecourse returns to its quarters on the first day of the week. It is the Prix de Meslay-du-Maine which will serve as support for the traditional event. There will be sixteen elements aged 7 and 8, having not won 251,000 euros, to find themselves fighting on the classic course of the great Parisian track.
Student of Mathieu Mottier, Hacker Lover (12) has not been spared health concerns during his career and has, to date, made only twenty-nine public appearances. But this offspring of Game of Castle has nevertheless already recorded eleven successes, which demonstrates a certain quality. His recent reappearance in Laval will have done him the greatest good. Having gained momentum on this, he will set off with the confidence of our Paris-Turf tipster Cédric Bloquet, as well as that of his mentor: “My horse is good. He made an encouraging return to Laval, in a valuable field. He already had work behind him after a long break. This outing will have allowed him to get back to his best. He is ideally engaged and here he faces his first objective of the winter meeting. Since there aren’t many wrong notes in his music, he can be trusted. Without incident, he should compete for victory.” To counter it, our journalist has set his sights on the candidacy of Honey King (14). Endowed with a lot of background, this protégé of Michel Lenoir also demonstrates great consistency in his results. The commitment proposed here is favorable. Therefore, he should respond present, like Encountered Dairpet (13), who was only dominated by two classy elements during his final performance. Coming from the Center-East and associated with David Békaert, Harmony du Rabutin (4) certainly does not make the trip for tourist purposes, while the solid Nod (8) will mainly aim for a place, he who has not been seen in competition since September 26, as his driver, François Lagadeuc, points out: “He didn’t have a very good program this year and therefore didn’t run much. We opted for the summer meeting in Cabourg, where he won two quintés. He decompressed after his last outing. He worked well but may lack a real run. With the presence of two or three quality clients, we must consider him for a place in the quinté.” Recent winner, right here, over the short distance, High Propulsion (5) will complete our selection along with Grez (15) et Greg de Niro (3).
The numerical selection of Cédric Bloquet (ParisTurf): 12-14-13-4-8-5-15-3
Comments from coaches collected by the Agency.
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Hacker Lover (12)
“It’s a logical favorite. It is fragile and short. He has some notable successes under his belt. He has just behaved well for his return to Laval. The commitment is favorable. Unshod on all four feet, all the lights seem green. »
Nod (8)
“He is above all a good right-hander. He had a great year in 2024, especially this summer in Cabourg, where he won two events. François Lagadeuc knows him perfectly. Rope on the left, on the big track, I’m not too worried about him. His place is at the finish. »
Encountered Dairpet (13)
“His recent behavior in Laval is excellent. It was only dominated by two high quality elements. In my opinion, it is one of the priorities at this level of the competition. »
Honey King (14)
He shows great consistency in his results. Paul Ploquin will be associated with him. In addition, he finds an advantageous commitment in terms of earnings. Without incident, he should still be present. »
Hove Vautier Bridge (10)
“I’m trying a poker game with this protégé of Fabrice Souloy. He is making a comeback but his mentor is not in the habit of going to races to make up the numbers. At the end of a good run, it can surprise at good odds. »
