Vincennes

Even though eliminated more often than not, MONTANA WOOD (6) has shown significant potential. He gets to race barefoot for the first time, on his return from a break, and if applied can get straight back down to business. Mathieu Mottier would still be wise to be wary of Gr.2-placed MESSI PASS (11) who has also been relieved of his shoes, and a reconfigured MACAREUX DU TRIEUX (5) who has taken particularly well to his new vocation. MALICE CAILLERIE (9) is not the easiest of horses to use but she has already beaten the boys at Gr.3 level here, sports a fresh configuration, and will be partnered with Eric Raffin for the occasion.