Meslay du Maine Horse Racing Tips

Although still a bit green last year, MARINA DE FAEL (12) nevertheless showed considerable potential. Given an easy re-entry at Argentan 2.5 weeks ago, she races barefoot for the first time and, if applied, can wrap this up. Theo Duvaldestin will still want to be wary of MUSE DU VALLON (6) who would have finished close at Angers last month had she not suffered interference, and MAISY DU DONJON (10) who has been reconfigured for her first real objective of the spring. MISS DAM LORRAINE (8) has taken her game up a notch recently and is patently close to her race.

Runner-up at Lisieux recently on her debut, NACRE DE MOUTIERS (12) will be entrusted to Eric Raffin for the occasion and could well get off the mark this time. NOVA ODESSA HAUFOR (8) moves to a hard surface after having debuted nicely on turf and similarly warrants respect. NOVA ODESSA HAUFOR (8) finished a place behind her that day and can again figure prominently, but may first have to see off NOVA ODESSA HAUFOR (8) who will be sporting pads for the first time.

NOMADE BOY (9) gave a fine account on debut at Challans late last month, will have progressed for the run, and can get off the mark this time. Eric Raffin will still be keeping a keen eye on well-regarded debutant NORTH RIM (1) who posted the second-fastest qualifying time, and the promising Sassier-trained NABUCCO JOSSELYN (6) who did everything asked of him on debut recently. Even though eliminated on his racecourse bow, NUAGE D'ENFER (2) nevertheless showed his form and Alexis Collette will be at the helm this time.

A fine servant that has already produced the goods for Eric Raffin, MORPHEUS DE GUEZ (7) has yet to fulfil his full potential and is easy to like for the win. The champion driver will be mindful though of Anthony Dollion's progressive MEARAS PAULOIS (10) who gave a very good account of herself on comeback here in early-April, and the in-form, well-engaged, and reconfigured, MAESTRO VET (13) who has proved himself over course and distance. MADE IN MOUROTAIS (8) has been knocking at the door and steps back up in category with a realistic chance of finishing in the mix.

An excellent campaigner when barefoot and focused, KISS ATOUT (5) reassured at Laon recently and, at home racing clockwise, can win this. JUNON DES ROSES (1), though, is plainly on the right road and will not go down without a fight. The complicated KETAMINE D'UZE (2) won her only start here, is competitively-shod for her first objective of the year, and must be taken seriously. KELLY GEDE (7) has shown a liking for these conditions and in current condition is difficult to ignore.

Difficult to knock when focused, and already a winner for Eric Raffin, LOOKING BOY (10) reassured at Vire recently and can bring home the bacon if he stays trotting. LET'S GO HAUFOR (5) may not be the easiest horse to use but he has a pair of runs in him since the break and will be shod to preference. LOOK DES CAILLONS (7) has shown improvement since starting to race barefoot and looks competitive once more. Winner here in March, and winner at Challans the following month, LAURA DE TOUCHYVON (3) is easy to like for a place in the frame.

KILOU D'YMER (9) may not have got his head in front for 14 months but he is seldom far from the action and in this company looks thoroughly capable of opening his 2026 tab. KERVIGNAC (1) is 25m better off, has done nothing to disappoint this term, runs barefoot, and benefits from Eric Raffin's services for the occasion. KANGAE DE GUEZ (2) opened her monte account 2 weeks ago and Jean-Yann Ricart will be out to prove it was no flash in the pan. JUST PACHA (5) benefits from a good entry and, if behaved, can finish close.

Lightly-raced he may be but LOOKIERO (6) showed considerable talent at 3 and 4. He was beaten only by a very good horse on comeback early this month and, even though yet to finish a race for Eric Raffin, he will still be sent out with the lion's share of support. Always competitive when focused, LIEUTENANT COLUMBO (5) put on a good show after being eliminated at Argentan on re-entry and will be partnered by Alexis Collette for the first time. LOVER STILL (8) is not always at his ease but he can trot when it suits him; he has been reconfigured for his Meslay bow and even from the 2nd line will be no soft touch. LASTRONAUT DANOVER (2) reassured somewhat at Saint-Malo earlier in the month and cannot be discounted.