2.50 1m. 2f. 178yds. 12 Declared. Prix De Castillonnes - Monte of €68,000.00 7/9-y-o
1st - €42,841.00 2nd - €13,600.00 3rd - €6,800.00 4th - €4,760.00
Formscan - As good in one code as he is in the other, GIBUS (13) won a similar event last May, on his only appearance under the saddle this year. Winner of one of his 3 harness return runs, his form is not in doubt and, fitted with 4 pads for the first time, looks the one to beat. Francois Lagadeuc will still be keeping a watchful eye on the in-form and tenacious FASCINOSO DE LOU (2) who has impressed since moving to the Chenu yard and being reunited with Alexandre Abrivard. GIANT MESLOIS (4) has taken little time getting back in shape after the layoff and has never failed to deliver over 2175m. EAGLE EYES (11) has solid monte references and, with front pads fitted this time, can make up for his recent sanction.