Vincennes Horse Racing Tips

Although spirited at the best of times, there is no doubt about the class KIKI AND CO (9) brings to this event and considering her latest monte performance, and the entry, can expect to garner the lion's share of support. Alexandre Abrivard will still be mindful of the well-engaged pair of KRACK CLEA (8) who has a particular liking for these conditions, and KALINE DE FAEL (7) who will be reunited with Mathieu Mottier after having reassured under harness early this month. KENYAN BLUES (5) showed her character behind the favourite here a month ago but drops down the category-ladder and should prove more competitive.

A good trotter in the making, NOUS QUATRE (3) should not be too hastily-condemned for faulting on re-entry a month ago. She has had ample time to come on though and, reunited with Yoann Lebourgeois, can make this her own. Sporting hind pads as she did when 4th in the Gr.2 Prix Gelinotte in early-January, NACRE DU MOUTHIEUX (4) is very easy to like. NOELA JOSSELYN (6) returns to a more reasonable level and will be expected to figure prominently this time.

Easy winner on both starts for her new stable, GUARDAMI (7) proved herself under these conditions last September and denying her the hat-trick will be no easy task. MOLLY MADRIK (13) did nothing but improve over the winter months and will be no pushover. MARIE OH FREDLAU (11) will have progressed for her Bordeaux return run and will be competitively-shod at Vincennes for the first time. MALICE DE FRECA (2) should not be condemned for her re-entry elimination, has won 2 of 3 with Eric Raffin, and looks a player.

JUMBY BAY (8) missed out by little for the win here a month back, when shod. She is forced to start wide on the first row but has form with Mathieu Mottier and, with hind shoes off this time, can have her way. KLASSICA BLEUE (15) has pulled a rough number but she gave a good account at Caen on her comeback and has a liking for these shorter trips. Better-placed in front, KYNTE FLUSH (4) seldom disappoints over 2100m here and is easy to recommend, as is the rejuvenated KINASSE DE VIVOIN (5) who has been knocking at the door lately.

Following a short break over the winter months, KARAMBAR (5) got straight down to business here late last month and has a realistic claim on the double. Alexandre Abrivard will still want to be wary of JILORD VIVA (9) who won unopposed here in February, and IDYLLE EXPRESS (13) whose 4-timer culminated in Gr.3 victory. Most impressive since imposing at Mauquenchy last November, CHITCHAT (2) steps back up in category with a realistic chance of making it 5 on the trot. Third to stablemate KARAMBAR (5) under these conditions last time out, ELEGANCE KRONOS (6) will not be going home empty-handed.

Facile winner over course and distance in early-February, on his first barefoot start, MENTOR DE PLAY (16) stylishly confirmed over 2100m later in the month, and considering the engagement will be well-backed to complete the hat-trick. The consistently-performant MIRAKALU MANAZIF (14) has not been seen out since New Year's Eve but he thrives at Vincennes and will be competitively-shod for the first time. A Gr.3 winner last November, at the expense of the favourite, MUSIKO CAUVELLIERE (8) has a race under his belt since his winter break and, freshly-configured, must be considered a contender. MOONWALK D'HERIPRE (2) returns to conditions he appreciates and, if behaved, is unlikely to disappoint.

A fine campaigner with nothing to prove at this level, INO DU LUPIN (9) will be shod to preference following his Laval prep and, nicely engaged on the front line, can open his 2026 account. One of the most consistent horses in the field, and as versatile as they come, COBRA KILLER GAR (4) must not be dismissed because of his recent elimination. IBIKI DE HOUELLE (8) sprang a 47-1 surprise when 3rd in the Gr.1 Prix de Paris a month ago; he may not be the most reliable of horses but with form maintained will have a lot to contribute. Runner-up in a harness Gr.3 6 days before dominating the Gr.1 Prix des Centaures late last month, KOBAYASHI (1) looks competitive for a place in the picture.

JOBSPOST (13) has struck form with a bang and may well complete a hat-trick over a course and distance that clearly suits. DIVA DEL RONCO (16) chased home that rival last month and should be right there at the finish once again. IRON DU GERS (6) has only been modest of late but does like this course and can bounce back to be a threat. JOLIE SURPRISE (7) is not reliable but is not out of it on her best form.

LEONARDO VICI (8) is returning from a break. He is talented though and remains barefoot, so is capable of scoring again if fit enough. Rival LOUSTIC DE SALOMAX (12) is fit and was a good winner at this track last month, making him a lively danger. LOVER MAN (16) probably needed his last run and races barefoot this time, so can contest the finish. LUPIN D'OLMEN (14) has some nice recent wins and would not be a surprise winner.

A very interesting lucky last race. JONGLEUSE DE BRY (5) has maintained a very healthy win strike rate throughout her career and can win yet again over a course and distance that suits. JEUNE ORANGE COTON (1) is hard to trust but is capable of contesting the finish when staying on the trot. JOURNEE REVEE (14) is talented but does carry disqualification risks; she can be a threat if smart and might go one better after hitting the crossbar twice in a row.