DEAUVILLE - 19th October

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1 DEAUVILLE - 19th October Trainer of the day : Jean-Claude Rouget (s) (501, 506, 601, 603) Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (102, 201, 301, 407, 804) Horse of the day : Cheikeljack (102) Dark Horse : Mudawwan (412) Race 1 1. HOPELESS - Won a Class D handicap at Chantilly twelve days ago and not ruled out here today 2. CHEIKELJACK - Former Group Three winner got back to winning ways last month and must be respected 3. NORTH END - Twelfth of sixteen behind Hopeless in a Class D handicap at Chantilly this month 4. ORANGEFIELD - Decent form in handicaps this year but might find a couple too good today 5. BOHEMIEN - Has not run since August 4th when sixth to Ross in a Class B race here on the sand

2 Summary Having just his fourth start this year today (2) CHEIKELJACK was an impressive three length winner from Lehaim in a Class D race at Maisons laffitte last month. He was a Group Three winner there last year and will take all the beating here today. (1) HOPELESS won a Quinte handicap at Chantilly earlier this month and looks the main danger. (3) NORTH END and (5) BOHEMIEN are next best. Selections (2) CHEIKELJACK - (1) HOPELESS - (3) NORTH END - (5) BOHEMIEN

3 Race 2 1. DENAAR - Comfortable winner of a claimer here last time out. Not ruled out 2. SALT LAKE CITY - Sixth of nine to Sonjeu in a Listed race at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Respected here 3. SAINT ROCH - Fourth to Forza Capitano in a maiden at Clairefontaine last time out. Tough test here 4. LOUIS D'OR - Placed in all four career starts to date and not without a chance today 5. TAGLIONI - Fifth to Five Ice Cubes in a maiden at Saint-Cloud last month. Can do better on this surface 6. MASSINA - Won a maiden on her debut at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Respected today 7. UTHER PENDRAGON - Still a maiden after ten career starts and likely to find a few too good today 8. BOSS FOR A DAY - By Mastercraftsman and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was Listed placed Summary After finishing fourth in a Listed race here on the turf in August (1) DENAAR was a comfortable winner of a claimer here on the sand last month. He is the selection to record his fourth success today. (4) LOUIS D'OR has been placed in all four career starts and his turn is not far away. (2) SALT LAKE CITY and (6) MASSINA can make the frame. Selections (1) DENAAR - (4) LOUIS D'OR - (2) SALT LAKE CITY - (6) MASSINA

4 Race 3 1. AFRICAN SKY - Second to Dice Roll in a Class 1 race at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Can be in the mix 2. BLUE LINK - Second to Near Gold in a maiden at Chantilly eight days ago. Up in class here 3. WOOTTON - Impressive winner on his debut over course and distance here in August. Must be respected 4. FIVE ICE CUBES - Got off the mark in a maiden at Saint-Cloud last month. Tougher test here 5. ALBA POWER - Well beaten second in a Group Three at Saint-Cloud this month. Not ruled out here 6. ALTERNATIVE FACT - Impressive six length winner at Salisbury last month. Not without a chance 7. PASTAMAKESUFASTER - Easy winner at Goodwood last time out. Interesting on her French debut Summary After finishing second at Newmarket on his debut (6) ALTERNATIVE FACT made all to run out an easy winner at Salisbury last month. The Ed Dunlop trained colt is stepped up in class today but could well be up to the task. (1) AFRICAN SKY was second to Dice Roll last time out and that is good form so he cannot be ruled out. (5) ALBA POWER and (3) WOOTTON are next best. Selections (6) ALTERNATIVE FACT - (1) AFRICAN SKY - (5) ALBA POWER - (3) WOOTTON

5 Race 4 1. TRES BELAFFAIR - Ninth of seventeen behind Palpitator in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Raised 3.5 Kg for winning a handicap here in August. Dropped back in trip today 2. XO - Sixth of seventeen behind Palpitator in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte last month. A close second in a Class 1 race here on the turf in August and not without a chance today 3. TERYAG - Last of ten behind Oriental in a handicap at Saint-Cloud last month. That was a disappointing effort but he did win a claimer over course and distance in August 4. SANJITA - Won a Class 2 race by three quarters of a length from Lafta at Craon last month. Escapes a penalty for that success and can run in to a place here 5. LILLY KAFEINE - Sixteenth of seventeen behind Jasmiralda in a Class B handicap at Chantilly last month. Had some decent form before that and cannot be ruled out 6. FOLLOWMEIFUCAN - Twelfth of fourteen behind Vagabonde in a handicap at Fontainebleau last month. A winner and runner up on this surface here this year and not discounted today 7. AGUA DE VALENCIA - Fourth of fifteen behind Folie De Louise in a handicap at Fontainebleau last month. Won a handicap at Vichy in July and first attempt on this surface today 8. MOTIVAROOM - Eight of nine behind Bakoel Koffie in a handicap at Salon- Provence last month. Has won at Marseille Vivaux and Salon-Provence this year but a tough task today 9. PREMIERE GACHETTE - Second of thirteen behind La Michodiere in a claimer at Saint-Cloud last time out on August 31st. Won a maiden at La Teste Buch in July and interesting on her handicap debut 10. MELISSA JANE - A close second of thirteen behind Grande Bleue in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Has been runner up in her last three starts and place prospects again today 11. GIGRETTE - Fifth of nine behind Bakoel Koffie in a handicap at Salon- Provence last month. Won at Marseille Vivaux and Hyeres earlier this year but plenty to do here 12. MUDAWWAN - Got off the mark when winning a maiden here over course and distance last time out on August 30th. On a fair mark for his handicap debut and must be respected 13. BELLA BOLIDE - A close fifth of nine behind Val De Marne in a Class 1 race at Lyon La Soie last time out. Disappointing here on the turf before that and hard

6 to recommend today 14. TAP TAP BOOM - Seventh of thirteen behind Rise Hit in a claimer at Compiegne last month. Has won three claimers this year but likely to find a few too good today 15. CRY BABY - Ninth of eleven behind Alliance Secrete in a claimer at Saint- Cloud last month. Fourth in a claimer here over course and distance in August but others preferred today 16. UCEL - Tenth of fifteen here behind Galinka in a claimer last time out on August 26th. Had some decent form earlier this year but others preferred today Summary (12) MUDAWWAN had been runner up in two maidens before getting off the mark in a hard fought win over course and distance here last time out on August 30th. He could be on a fair mark here for his handicap debut and gets the vote ahead of (2) XO who ran well on his handicap debut at Maisons-Laffitte last month after being runner up in two Class 1 races before that. (7) AGUA DE VALENCIA and (4) SANJITA are two more to consider. (10) MELISSA JANE is next best. Selections (12) MUDAWWAN - (2) XO - (7) AGUA DE VALENCIA - (4) SANJITA - (10) MELISSA JANE - (5) LILLY KAFEINE - (6) FOLLOWMEIFUCAN - (9) PREMIERE GACHETTE

7 Race 5 1. AJAYEB - By Frankel and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won two from seven in the USA 2. COMBUSTION - By Rajsaman and is the second foal to run out of a dam that has already produced a winner 3. ETERNAL FAME - By Falco and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner 4. DUTRIEU - By So You Think and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won three times on the sand in the UK 5. OUT OF TOWN - By Kentucky Dynamite and is the second foal to run out of a dam that won one from two 6. MONTROTY - By Le Havre and is the second foal to run out of a dam that won on the flat and over hurdles 7. ENKI PRINCESS - By Muhtathir and is the third foal to run out of a dam that won three from eleven 8. PETITE ALICE - By Rip Van Winkle and is the second foal to run out of a dam that has already produced a winner 9. BEYOND DANCE - By Wootton Bassett and is the fourth foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner 10. ZIPPOR - By Deep Impact and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was a winner in Italy 11. STANDING UP - By Motivator and is a half sister to the Listed placed Cosmique Summary Rouget introduces a well bred filly here in the shape of (1) AJAYEB. The daughter of Frankel is the first foal to run out of a dam that was a Group One winner in the USA. She should be suited by the surface and can make a winning debut. (10) ZIPPOR and (6) MONTROTY look the main dangers to the selection. (11) STANDING UP is another to consider. Selections (1) AJAYEB - (10) ZIPPOR - (6) MONTROTY - (11) STANDING UP

8 Race 6 1. MUWAALY - By Dawn Approach and is the second foal to run out of a dam that was placed in a Group One in the UK 2. ZILBIO - By Orpen and is the fifth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners 3. BOOMBOOM KISS - By Kentucky Dynamite and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won one from six 4. TIGER VOICE - By Poet's Voice and is the second foal to run out of a dam that won one from eleven 5. BRADBURY - By Silver Frost and is a full brother to the Listed and Group Three winner Silver Step 6. GYLLEN - By Medaglia D'Oro and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners in the UK 7. SAINT JULIEN - By Street Cry and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was a Group Three winner 8. GALIKOR - By Dansili and is a full brother to the Listed placed Galikeo 9. IN FRONT - By Intello and is a half brother to the Group Three placed More Than A Dream Summary Freddy Head has a good record with two year old's this year and (8) GALIKOR is out of a dam that was a Group One winner at Longchamp. A full brother to the Listed placed Galikeo he can get off to a winning start today. (1) MUWAALY and (3) BOOMBOOM KISS are both well bred and must be respected. The Fabre newcomer (6) GYLLEN can make the frame. Selections (8) GALIKOR - (1) MUWAALY - (3) BOOMBOOM KISS - (6) GYLLEN

9 Race 7 1. LA BREVIERE - Got off the mark when winning a maiden here last time out on August 28th. Not without a chance today 2. STORMY - Gets a 3 Kg penalty today for his win in a handicap here last time out in August. Respected 3. WYCK HALL - Fifth of eleven behind Alliance Secrete in a claimer at Saint- Cloud last month. Place prospects 4. CHERIES AMOURS - Sliding down the handicap but needs to improve on recent form 5. SRI PRADA - Disappointing in a handicap at Fontainebleau last month but is on a fair mark 6. GRAN PIERINO - Won a claimer at Lion-D'Angers last month. Has his first handicap start in France today 7. HIGHEST ROCKEUR - Seventh to Weekfair in a handicap at Fontainebleau earlier this month and not ruled out here 8. MOON ECLIPSE - Unplaced on her handicap debut at Cholet last month. Hard to recommend here 9. IF I SAY SO - Won handicaps here and at Chantilly during the Summer. Plenty weight at present 10. PANAMERAS - Third behind Vagabonde in a handicap at Fontainebleau last month and not ruled out here 11. DO IT IN RIO - Third behind Grande Bleue in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte last month. On a fair mark 12. CAZALYS - Sixth to Glicourt in a handicap at Fontainebleau earlier this month. Stiff test here 13. WOOTALOVE - Won two and runner up in two of her last five starts. Must be respected 14. JABOTICABA - Won a handicap at Les Sables in June but has struggled off a higher mark since then Summary After winning a handicap here in early August (13) WOOTALOVE has been runner up in her last two starts. She is still on a fair judging by that and gets the vote to record her third career success today. (1) LA BREVIERE won a maiden here on this surface last time out and must also be respected. (10) PANAMERAS and (2) STORMY are next best.

10 Selections (13) WOOTALOVE - (1) LA BREVIERE - (10) PANAMERAS - (2) STORMY

11 Race 8 1. QUEEN'S OF MARSHAL - Unplaced in her last two starts but won a handicap here over course and distance in August 2. BOLBEC - Fourth of five in a Class 2 race at Dax last month. Dropped in class here 3. SILVER CASINA - Fourth to Rise Hit in a claimer at Compiegne last month and not without a chance here 4. FILANTE - Fifth to Jedi Princess in a Class 2 race at Compiegne last month and respected here 5. SILVER CITY - Unplaced in all four starts this year and needs to improve to feature here 6. SNOWDROP - Unplaced in both career starts to date and hard to recommend here today 7. GOLDEN RAJSA - Fourth to Rebellito in a Class 1 race at Lion-D'Angers last month. Not ruled out here 8. HIGH LIVE - Unplaced in a maiden at Compiegne last month and needs to improve to feature here 9. CLEVERLEYCA - Sixth of eight in a maiden at Lyon La Soie this month and more required here today 10. MANILA PALM - Fifth to Wow on her debut at Maisons-Laffitte this month. Up in trip here today Summary (1) QUEEN'S OF MARSHAL has already won three handicaps this year including one over course and distance here in August. She ran a decent race in a handicap at Saint-Cloud nine days ago and gets the vote ahead of (2) BOLBEC who must also be respected dropped back in class today. (4) FILANTE and (7) GOLDEN RAJSA can fill the minor placings. Selections (1) QUEEN'S OF MARSHAL - (2) BOLBEC - (4) FILANTE - (7) GOLDEN RAJSA

12 Race 9 1. BAHAR - Unplaced behind Vagabonde on his handicap debut at Fontainebleau last month. Can do better 2. RIPAZUR - Runner up in a maiden over course and distance in August but poor run last time out at Compiegne. Not ruled out 3. OCAMONTE - Has not run since July 27th when third in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte. Interesting here 4. DIFFERENT VIEWS - Gets a 3 Kg penalty today for his win in a handicap at Saint-Cloud last month. Hard ask here 5. CAJAMARCA - Won a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte in July but two poor efforts since then 6. MARCHANTIE - Third to Bubble Bath in a handicap at Lyon La Soie earlier this month. Place prospects 7. CATALOUNIYA - A close second to Dolianova in a handicap at Saint-Cloud last month and cannot be ruled out here 8. DOLIANOVA - Gets a 3 Kg penalty today for her win in a handicap at Saint- Cloud last month. Can improve again 9. NAMASJAR - Third to Dolianova in a handicap at Saint-Cloud last month. Plenty to do today 10. RAJELINE - One win from twenty career starts but has some decent placed form in handicaps 11. FUROUS - Unplaced on his handicap debut at Lyon Parilly last month. Others preferred today 12. KILLING JOKE - Decent effort on his penultimate start at Nancy last month but needs to improve 13. PARINACOTA - Still a maiden after eleven career starts and hard to recommend here today Summary Although still a maiden after eight starts (7) CATALOUNIYA has been knocking on the door lately being placed in her last three starts including a close second behind (8) DOLIANOVA in a handicap at Saint-Cloud last time out. With a weight advantage today she can reverse those placings. (2) RIPAZUR and (3) OCAMONTE can fill the minor placings. Selections

13 (7) CATALOUNIYA - (8) DOLIANOVA - (2) RIPAZUR - (3) OCAMONTE

14 MARSEILLE-BORELY - 19th October Trainer of the day : Mickaël Cormy (102, 202, 710, 811) Driver of the day : David Békaert (411, 507, 708, 903) Horse of the day : Ariane de Caponet (906) Dark Horse : Dylan Turgot (604) Race 1 1. ULTREIA BRISSONAIS - Not devoid of ability but seldom wins races and others are preferred 2. VENDETTA OVER - Has made the frame on both starts over course and distance thus far. Best to forget last run 3. ANGIE DU HOULEY - Caught the eye when fifth of 12 on penutltimate start at Cagnes sur Mer and has claims on the back of this performance 4. AURORE DE MAEL - Has a good draw but needs to make progress to feature in a race like this 5. VIA MALA - Very capable in this class of event. Has plenty of early speed but returns from a two months layoff 6. UFANT DE CACENI - Finished in front of four of today's rivals when third at Salon nine days ago. Good draw and can feature 7. ULTIMO AMORE - Has lost his form since March and cannot be worth any consideration 8. ARPAJON - Useful competitor in South-East France. Outside draw on front row. Small place chance 9. ACROBATE DREAM - Has enjoyed good fortunes in first half of the season ( six wins) but has gone cold in last three starts 10. ASTRASIA DJAMES - Ran better than placing suggests at Salon last time out and could be in the mix despite poor draw 11. VAHRANA DU HAUTY - Won two small races in summer but faces a tough assignment in this class of event 12. ANISSIO BELLO - Has been in modest form all season and would need favourable circumstances to make the frame 13. VOICI DE LAHAYE - Well beaten in last two starts at Hyeres. Bad draw on second tier. Hard to fancy 14. AMI DE PARIS - Won a class F over course and distance in November last

15 year. Has been in mixed form since 15. VULCAIN OF MARS - Very poor recent form and unlikely to trouble the judge 16. VASCO DE VANDEL - Has not won a race since July 2014 and unlikely to change this figure here Summary It is best to forget (3) ANGIE DU HOULEY's last run under the saddle. She produced a convincing effort before that at Cagnes sur Mer and has an excellent chance if capable of reproducing such feat. (2) VENDETTA OVER can boast a sound course record and could be the danger from her good draw behind the car. (10) ASTRASIA DJAMES and (6) UFANT DE CACENI are also shortlisted. Selections (3) ANGIE DU HOULEY - (2) VENDETTA OVER - (10) ASTRASIA DJAMES - (6) UFANT DE CACENI - (8) ARPAJON

16 Race 2 1. BARNSLEY DU ROCHER - Finished third in a ridden race here last month but has generally been in poor form all season 2. COEUR DE DOMPIERRE - Very consistent performer in this discipline. Tends to run well here. Player 3. APOLLO DE NEULLIAC - Won a class G here at the beginning of last month but has gone cold in two subsequent starts 4. CESAR - Capable sort on both codes. Returns from a two months break but cannot be ruled out 5. VASCO DU VICOMTE - Has been in poor form all season and enduring stride issues at present. Watch 6. CARGESE DE BLARY - Never a factor in five starts this season. Best to be watched 7. BOCOGNANO - Poor recent form and cannot be worth any consideration on debut under the saddle 8. ACHILLE DU FOSSE - Won in this discipline last August. Solid recent form and switches back to ridden racing with claims 9. VUTZELINE - Good last effort in a harness race. Never won after nine starts under the saddle 10. VRAIMENT MAJYC - Has done nothing of note for months and unlikely to trouble the judge 11. CARLOS MONDO SY - Never finishes far from the action but seldom wins races. Place prospect 12. VALIK JULRY - Modest recent form and has quite a bit to prove in this discipline. Others preferred 13. VERY PRECIOUS - Hard to make a case on paper and best to pass over 14. VIKING RAINBOW - Showed better intentions at Toulouse last time out and could grab a small stake cheque 15. ALERION - Unplaced on sole start under the saddle but on-form and should be given another chance Summary A race wich partly resolves around (4) CESAR is ready or not and if it is the case then the five years old gelding could prove hard to beat. (2) COEUR DE DOMPIERRE has been knocking on the door and appears as good alternative. (3) APOLLO DE NEULLIAC has claims if he gets off the right foot. (9)

17 VUTZELINE is on-form an cannot be excluded of the equation. Selections (4) CESAR - (2) COEUR DE DOMPIERRE - (3) APOLLO DE NEULLIAC - (9) VUTZELINE

18 Race 3 1. ASTARTE PIEMONT - Very modest recent form and needs to make vast improvement to feature 2. AMBRE DE LA VALLEE - Capable sort when he can keep within the rules but this is too seldom the case 3. VIC DE BLEMONT - Useful but somehow limited in this class of event. Has a good draw though and can grab a small cheque 4. ANGELUS DEL PHEDO - Ran below-par last time at Hyeres but has strong claims on previous outings. Good draw 5. VAINQUEUR D'AMOUR - Has had three comeback runs at present and could surprise if anywhere near his previous form 6. ALFRED MAZA - Flying high since August and expected to be at the premises once again 7. VALDI DE CARA - Very competitive in this class of event but seldom wins races (2/100). Place chance 8. ALBINONI - Won his last two starts in this class of event. Top-amateur driver in commands 9. VALONG DE BUCY - Modest recent form. Has not won a race for three years and unlikely to change this figure 10. AMOS - Cannot be worth any consideration on paper and best to be watched 11. ATLANTIQUE NORD - Won a claimer at Cagnes last February. Has been in mixed form since then 12. ABOLITIONNISTE - Has done nothing of note in four starts this term and best to ignore 13. ANNA DU PERRE - Won an identical race on turf last August but has gradually lost her form since 14. VOLGA DE LA ROUE - Useful competitor in this class of event but has a lot to do from this draw Summary Although there are many uncertainties in amateur contests, (8) ALBINONI produced a solid winning effort at Salon nine days ago and is interesting despite his outside draw. (7) VALDI DE CARA has been running well in this class of event all season and must be respected. It is worth noting that he will be fitted with a hood this time. (4) ANGELUS DEL PHEDO and (6) ALFRED MAZA can be in the

19 mix. Selections (8) ALBINONI - (7) VALDI DE CARA - (4) ANGELUS DEL PHEDO - (6) ALFRED MAZA

20 Race 4 1. ELLA TATA - Off the mak on turf last June. Has been in very modest form since then 2. EGO TURGOT - Has demonstrated plenty of capability last winter and should be closely monitored on return to action 3. EMERAUDE TURGOT - Defintely one with ability but stamina is questionnable. Others can be preferred 4. ESPOIR DU MARNY - Showed plenty of promises when recording a second career success at Vichy last month. Player 5. EGERIE DE CAHOT - Looked promising last year when off the mark at Enghien. Disappointed since then. Has a bit to prove 6. ESPOIR DE GUERON - Well backed (5,8/1) when disqualified at Vivaux 12 days ago. Must be given another chance 7. EMPEREUR DAIRPET - Much improved behavior since August and expected to run well 8. EUFORIAWICZ - Finished third in a class B over track and trip last June. Has been in mixed form since 9. EXOCET DU START - Ran well in defeat when second in a class C at Cagnes on 18 August. Did not race since 10. ENERGIE DE MAX - Capable filly but still mentally-fragile. Best to keep an eye on her 11. ERIKA DREAM - Has demonstrated ability last winter. Should come on from last run. Watch betting for clues Summary The way (4) ESPOIR DU MARNY scored at Vichy last month suggests he has plenty more to offer and although he has never run this distance, he is a tentative choice to make it two in a row. (10) ENERGIE DE MAX was never in sight on comeback run but she should be a lot fitter today and can get back on the scoresheet. (11) ERIKA DREAM and (9) EXOCET DU START are worth a look in. Selections (4) ESPOIR DU MARNY - (10) ENERGIE DE MAX - (11) ERIKA DREAM - (9) EXOCET DU START

21 Race 5 1. DANA VICTIS - Has shown little enthusiasm for the game in six starts thus far. Not a priority 2. DONA DE TOUCHYVON - Has registered one podium from sixteen starts to date. Others preferred 3. DOMINIK - Off the mark on turf on penultimate start. Has done little around that performance 4. DELPH JULRY - Has shown glimpses of ability whenshe managed to keep in stride. Can surprise 5. DIEGO DU LOISIR - Not sighted on comeback run following a five months absence. Has a bit to do 6. DREAM DE BIRDY - Should come on from return to action but still hard to make a case 7. DIANE DU FOSSE - Has been particulary unlucky in last three starts and could bounce back anytime 8. DREAM DE LA CRAU - Not much room for maneuver and unlikely to trouble the judge 9. DANCER DE NOVA - Displayed two solid efforts last August but has gone cold in last three starts 10. DJERRY D'AUT - Has long been struggling with form and unlikely to make an impact 11. DAGUET DU VERNE - Off he mark at Vivaux last January but has generally been struggling since then 12. DEFI DARCHE - Off the mark here in November last year. Has been placed on a few occasions since but remains uncertain 13. DINO DE TOUCHYVON - Has only limited ability but has the experience factor on her side 14. DOLMEN DU ROC - Capable sort on turf but has it all to prove on sand. Best to pass over Summary Not much to get excited about in this line-up! Judged on what he has shown at Caen and Lisieux last March, (6) DREAM DE BIRDY must be worth a race like this assuming he is ready after his diqualification on return to action. (7) DIANE DU FOSSE is much better than her current form shows and looks a key player judged on her best performances. (13) DINO DE TOUCHYVON and (9)

22 DANCER DE NOVA can surprise. Selections (6) DREAM DE BIRDY - (7) DIANE DU FOSSE - (13) DINO DE TOUCHYVON - (9) DANCER DE NOVA

23 Race 6 1. DILIGENTE - Generally struggling to keep in stride. Never won a race from fifteen starts 2. DIANA DE CLERLANDE - Improved last run but still a bit to find to make an impact 3. DEAR DES CARREAUX - Off the mark on turf at Gemozac last August. Two poor efforts since 4. DYLAN TURGOT - Registered a career best effort over course and distance one month ago. Player 5. DRYADE DES FORETS - Erratic filly and although looks capable on a good day, many others are more reliable 6. DELICE DES ILES - Showed early promises last year but has not lived-up to expectations 7. DISCRETE - Returns from a 11 months break and unlikely to be ready. Watch 8. DARCO POTERIE - Well-regarded by connections. Expected to get back in the winners box sooner rather than later 9. DIVA DES FONTAINES - No signs of encouragement since winning a small turf race last July 10. DOMINO LA RAVELLE - Went through a purple patch last summer but gone cold in last three starts 11. DOZ DU MONCEL - Well in the race when disqualified at Toulouse last time and should make amends 12. DOUVE D'ERABLE - Off the mark at Caen last month. Failed to impress on first start for new yard. Should do better this time 13. DAGANIE ONE - Off the mark on turf last June. Four modest efforts since then Summary (8) DARCO POTERIE does not make much appeal on form but gets the vote despite her lack of reliability. She has always been well-regarded by her connections and has shown before that she can go well when capable of keeping in stride. (11) DOZ DU MONCEL encountered misfortunes in the running at Toulouse and is expected to show a better figure here. Selections

24 (8) DARCO POTERIE - (11) DOZ DU MONCEL - (4) DYLAN TURGOT - (10) DOMINO LA RAVELLE

25 Race 7 1. BOLIVAR JENILOU - Finished fifth of 13 at 50/1 in the race of reference. Could grab a small place once again 2. BONHEUR GEDE - Consistent performer but in lower grade. Minor place chance 3. BALZAC DE CAREL - Sound winner of the race of reference over course and distance eight days ago. Player once aain 4. BOXEUR D'OR - Not disgraced when fifth in an amateur race last time. Still has a few lengths to find to win here 5. BOSS DRY - Won four races this season but has gone cold in last three starts 6. BOUQUET DE TILLARD - Has gone out of form since September and unlikely to trouble the judge 7. BAGO DU PLESSIS - Generally disappointing since last spring. First time for new yard 8. BRICE DES EPINES - Has been knocking on the door. Well-entered on front row and a definite player 9. BOXING DAY - Course winner who goes well when he can keep within the rules. Not one to rule out 10. BELLE ETOILE BLEUE - Ran well in defeat in a class C at Feurs and although lacks consistency, cannot be ruled out 11. BEBETO - Pleased when second in a class D at Cagnes last August but has gone cold in three subsequent starts 12. BEST DES VALS - Not sighted on both starts back from a spell. Watch unless betting suggests otherwise 13. BOTANIE - Last podium registered in July last year and has quite a bit to find 14. BALKO ELTE - Well hed in an identical race over track and trip last month. Needs to do a lot more to win today 15. BENTLY DE RACONIS - Has done nothing of note in four starts over course and distance. May be best to ignore 16. BAD JULRY - Capable sort in this class of event. One win and one second place from three starts over track and trip Summary (8) BRICE DES EPINES holds a perfect entry on the front row and ships a long way for this race. He makes most appeal in this ordinary contest. Although he

26 has a 25m handicap to defy, (9) BOXING DAY is a very capable horse on a good day and looks the main danger. Winner of a similar contest a few days ago, (3) BALZAC DE CAREL enters the calculations. Selections (8) BRICE DES EPINES - (9) BOXING DAY - (3) BALZAC DE CAREL - (10) BELLE ETOILE BLEUE - (16) BAD JULRY

27 Race 8 1. COOL GAHN - Finished fifth in a class E over track and trip last time. Hind shoes come off today 2. CARLA CARELESSE - Runner-up in last three starts over course and distance. Should go well off front row 3. CLASS DE BANVILLE - Erratic mare who needs to show vast improvement to feature. Best to watch 4. CELTIC COMMANDER - Has been in poor form all season. Well-entered on front row but has too much to find 5. CANYON CASTELETS - Much preferred when all shoes come off. Well beaten in an identical race last time 6. CAPITOLE MESLOIS - Has not run one bad race from five starts this season. Can go well fresh and enters the equation 7. CARINA BEJI - Capable mare in this class of event. Extra-trip will favour and looks a sound place contender 8. CONCHITANA JENILOU - Enduring stride issues since winning at La Rochelle last June. Very capable but too uncertain 9. COMETE JET - Ran below-par at Feurs. Has plenty of stamina and should make amends 10. CROCODILE DUNDEE - Won a class E over course and distance last July. Can run well off a break and must be respected 11. CROSS DAIRPET - Has been running well all season and should give a good account of himself once again 12. CREATURE CASTELETS - Not the best of run last time at Cagnes sur Mer. Has a 50m handicap to defy 13. CALY LOULOU - Won a Group III at Vincennes last winter. Ran well off a spell last year Summary (11) CROSS DAIRPET won well ahead of some valuable horses at Toulouse and a repeat of this effort shall see him go close once again. Unshod on all four while returning from a two months spell, (10) CROCODILE DUNDEE must be ready and if that's the case, has to be shortlisted. (2) CARLA CARELESSE has been running well of late and should enjoy her initial advantage. Selections

28 (11) CROSS DAIRPET - (10) CROCODILE DUNDEE - (2) CARLA CARELESSE - (6) CAPITOLE MESLOIS

29 Race 9 1. ADELIE - Last podium registered in July Has a good draw but plenty to find 2. URKAN DES LANDIERS - Experienced individual whose last run in Corsica does not inspire confidence 3. UNDICI - Not much room for maneuver in a race like this but has a good draw and can spoil 4. ULTRA DAIDOU - Top-draw but has been struggling in claimers lately and has too much to find 5. VENEZIA DE MAI - Should come on from return to action. Has plenty of early speed and must be respected 6. ARIANE DE CAPONET - As good as ever. Drop in distance not an issue. Should play a feature role off this draw 7. UT WIN - Has long been struggling with form and looks hard to retain at present 8. UPPERCUT ORANGE - One good run ( on turf) from nine starts this season. Last effort does little to instill confidence 9. UNIQUE D'HUON - Much improved last run at Saint-Galmier and could spoil with further progress 10. VOELAND - Unreliable sort but capable on a good day. Much preferred when shoes come off though 11. TOUCH GREEN - Course and distance winner. Disappointing last two starts but can feature if in the mood 12. AZAFRAN - Running well since August but all shoes on today and probably best to be watched 13. TAMARRO - Veteran whose best runs this season have been in claimers. Not a priority 14. VEDETTE AMERICAINE - Not sighted in three runs back from a spell. Plenty to find and best to pass over 15. UP NANIE - Has registered only one podium in past twelve months and unlikely to make an impact 16. VIKING D'HERMES - Should be much fitter than in last run and could be a factor if back on top of his game Summary

30 An easy winner of a Quinte at Feurs nine days ago,(6) ARIANE DE CAPONET looks hard to oppose on form and will take a power of beating. Back over a distance that suits, (3) UNDICI could put an end to a long loosing run and is definitely worth a good look in. (5) VENEZIA DE MAI should come on a lot from her return to action. Surprises can emerge from either (11) TOUCH GREEN or (9) UNIQUE D'HUON. Selections (6) ARIANE DE CAPONET - (3) UNDICI - (5) VENEZIA DE MAI - (11) TOUCH GREEN - (9) UNIQUE D'HUON

31 ENGHIEN - 19th October Trainer of the day : Yvan Teerlinck (506, 706) Driver of the day : Sébastien Ernault (105, 408, 713) Horse of the day : Bill Please (816) Dark Horse : Diane du Coq (206) Race 1 1. CANNELLE DE PIPAN - Decent sort under the saddle. Has other priorities and not a realistic proposition 2. CHIMENE D'OSNY - Has done nothing noteworthy since winning at Vincennes mid-april and will have nothing to offer 3. COLOR DE BANVILLE - Got back in the game when winning over shorter here ten days ago and on similar form can make the most of her front-row start 4. CANNELLE DES PRES - Left a good impression last time under harness here. Backs up after a decent effort at Laval last weekend and will be one to note 5. CORRIDA DU BOULAY - Not the most reliable but making good progress. More expected last time but breaks from the front here and should figure prominently 6. COMETE LEMAN - Giving a good account for the most part recently. Finished nicely at Vincennes last time and from the front row looks a serious player 7. COSTA HAUFOR - Talented mare making just her second start since the break and with shoes on can be passed over 8. CORONA GEDE - Won nicely at Vincennes before breaking stride early here recently but with application can make a big impact 9. COMETE DARCHE - Solid in three of her last four. Left a good impression at Vincennes last time but the extra 25m does nothing to help her cause 10. CHANCE DES DOUITS - Regularly gives a decent account of herself. Looked ordinary behind Coral Sea earlier in the month but will nonetheless have her supporters 11. COCOTTE JOLIE - Has not been at her most rewarding this year and although unplaced from two this term has form at the venue and should not be overlooked 12. CORAL SEA - Good class of horse that has references at this level. Would have won here earlier in the month had she not got boxed in but with a clear path can impose this time

32 13. CORONA DE JOUDES - A significantly better horse under the saddle these days. Here for reasons of conditioning and no threat 14. CARLA LOVE - Very serious trotter but has not been seen out since early March and with shoes on poses no threat Summary (12) CORAL SEA would have imposed here earlier in the month had she not encountered traffic problems and if in similar shape can wrap this up. (6) COMETE LEMAN however is 25m better off which could be enough to make the difference here. (5) CORRIDA DU BOULAY has made solid progress lately and can make a big impact if she maintains her trajectory. After some modest performances (3) COLOR DE BANVILLE struck gold here ten days ago and although unlikely to repeat can still give a competitive account. Selections (12) CORAL SEA - (6) COMETE LEMAN - (5) CORRIDA DU BOULAY - (3) COLOR DE BANVILLE

33 Race 2 1. DURANDAL - Has looked a different horse since going barefoot. Gave a good account at Amiens recently but in this company will have her work cut out 2. DRAGONNE - Delicate but form not in doubt. Finished runner-up to Diva Du Pont at Mauquenchy late July and although unraced since is unshod behind and can play a small role 3. DULCINEE D'ARBAZ - Filly that can trot but will need to show marked improvement on her latest Vincennes performance 4. DIVA GRANGE L'ABBE - Pleases for the most part but form has begun to regress and others preferred 5. DUNE DE LA LUNE - Useful individual on a good day and although sanctioned here last week can make amends and finish in the mix 6. DIANE DU COQ - Exceptionally rewarding all year. Failed to fire at Laval late August but has had time to freshen up and with hind shoes off this time must be respected 7. DEVERIA - Regularly in the thick of things. Finished a place behind Duchesse De Brion at Laval and can again finish close 8. DELNA DES PLAINES - Has demonstrated decent aptitude for the game. Unplaced in last two but not up against the boys this time and should not be entirely ignored 9. DANAE DE NAPPES - Has placed just once from nine this season and unlikely to generate much interest 10. DANSE AVEC MOI - Reliability not her strong suit but encouraged over shorter here last week and could again make the first five 11. DUCHESSE DE BRION - Decent sort and confirmed at this level. Made a solid return earlier in the month and can play a leading role this time 12. DIVA DU CAMPDOS - Beginning to get back in the game. Unshod in front for just the second time and worth a small consideration 13. DIVINE DAMOLI - Has demonstrated good consistency of late. Bazire at the helm this time and looks a serious player 14. DIVA DU PONT - Mixes the good with the less good but has ability. Comes here fresh and barefoot and should not be underestimated 15. DIVA DES RIOULTS - Consistently gives her best. Was not disgraced at Laval last time and will have her supporters 16. DAME DU DOUET - Regularly gives a good account and has improved since racing unshod. Good second over course and distance early October and should again figure prominently

34 Summary Something of an open race this. (11) DUCHESSE DE BRION is confirmed in this category and gets a timid nod based on her recent positive comeback performance. She will still be up against (16) DAME DU DOUET who left a good impression on her first start over track and trip earlier in the month, and (13) DIVINE DAMOLI who has been in fine shape since her return to competition. (7) DEVERIA has shown encouraging signs of late and should not be far off the mark, and neither should (10) DANSE AVEC MOI if she can reproduce her latest effort at the venue. Selections (11) DUCHESSE DE BRION - (16) DAME DU DOUET - (13) DIVINE DAMOLI - (7) DEVERIA - (10) DANSE AVEC MOI

35 Race 3 1. DESTIN DE LINIERES - Has made the frame just once from 17 and can be confidently ruled out 2. DESPERADOS LOVE - Very hard to fault for the past three months. Valiant third over course and distance late last month and should again figure prominently 3. DICTATEUR DE PLAY - Not the most rewarding of trotters and in this company simply has too much to find 4. DEXTER BLUE - Began the year well but has struggled since April and must get his house in order 5. DOUGLAS DU PONT - Useful type that has been the subject of much talk. Will be reined by Bazire this time and should not be underestimated 6. DOMINO DODVILLE - Very faithful for the most part but disappointed at Caen recently and will need to show marked improvement 7. DJANGO LEMAN - Has begun to come into himself of late. Won at Saumur last Sunday and backs up with a reasonable chance of finishing in the mix 8. DONUTS - Regularly gives a good account. Left a good impression on Enghien debut ten days ago and looks a serious contender 9. DIVIN DE BOUGY - Unplaced from seven so far this year and is not about to change his ways 10. DUC DU CHENE - Delicate but otherwise very productive. Last race can be ignored and if applied could impose this time 11. DERBY D'URZY - Proved himself last year. Solid on comeback at Laval earlier this month and looks a player first time at the venue 12. DIEGO DU HOULET - Capable trotter but disappointing in last three and can be passed over 13. DING A DONG - Like a horse reborn since starting to race barefoot and although failing to fire at Feurs recently will have Eric Raffin in the sulky this time and must be respected Summary The complicated (10) DUC DU CHENE was quickly sanctioned at Laval recently but is a horse with considerable ability and on good behaviour can win this. The handy (8) DONUTS gave a decent account of himself here ten days ago and also looks in with a realistic shout. (11) DERBY D'URZY got straight back into the game after the break and a spot in the frame should be well within his grasp. (2) DESPERADOS LOVE has been rock solid for some time and his recent course

36 and distance third augurs well for his prospects. Selections (10) DUC DU CHENE - (8) DONUTS - (11) DERBY D'URZY - (2) DESPERADOS LOVE

37 Race 4 1. DAKAR DU LOIRET - Good dual-purpose type taking his first steps in this class and can expect to find it a stiff test 2. DILEO - One of the least productive horses in the field and latest results do nothing to inspire confidence 3. DESIR DE CRENNES - Has turned a corner since going unshod behind. Won his last two on turf and returns to a hard surface with a respectable chance of finishing in the money 4. DANDY - Enjoying a very rewarding run of form but makes a big jump in class and will have more to find 5. DAKOTA - Tough type that made a very good return at Cabourg recently ahead of Defi Du Dollar and will generate more interest this time around 6. DEMOCRATE DU HOME - Winner of five from eight to date but tends to go better on turf and others preferred 7. DOCTEUR DE MUZE - Just the one blip on his formsheet this year and is not incapable of finishing close to the money 8. DJINN MADRIK - Winner of four from six to date. Gave a fine account at Laval despite the sanction and should again have the measure of most 9. DREAM DE SAINT SO - A model of consistency for the past three months. Showed good speed at Caen last time and should have a good hand to play here 10. DORTHEZ PRESTANCE - Not much to like on his formsheet this year. Unraced for the past five months and unlikely to shake things up 11. DJEMBE D'ORGERES - Won three on the trot before coming fourth at Saint- Galmier earlier this month when setting his personal best. Is an improving type and can play a leading role 12. DEFI DU DOLLAR - Not once out of the frame since starting to race barefoot. Same formula here and must be afforded respect 13. DROGHEDO - In good shape since his return to competition but is shod here and no more than a place chance on this occasion Summary (8) DJINN MADRIK has looked a classy sort since his first steps on the track. Although disqualified at Laval on recent comeback his form is sure and with hind shoes off this time can trot off with the silverware. He will nonetheless be pitted against the reinvigorated (11) DJEMBE D'ORGERES who has won three of his last four. (9) DREAM DE SAINT SO has been a model of consistency in recent months and is expected to again figure prominently. (12) DEFI DU DOLLAR is

38 showing a different side to himself these days and with shoes off again should leave his mark. Selections (8) DJINN MADRIK - (11) DJEMBE D'ORGERES - (9) DREAM DE SAINT SO - (12) DEFI DU DOLLAR

39 Race 5 1. TROLL - Useful for the most part. Makes the long trip from Corsica with a decent chance of opening his autumn account 2. THE TIGER - Considerably better horse in the other code but well beaten in the race of reference and not easy to like 3. TITAN DU CLOSET - Moderate veteran that encouraged last month at Vincennes. Not much to like on paper but yard in good form and his spot behind the car will do nothing to harm his prospects 4. URUS - Capable on a good day. Drops back from G.III level and from the fourspot has every chance of returning to winning ways 5. VICO DU PETIT ODON - Usually acquits himself respectably at the venue. Is well-positioned in front and should not be far off the mark 6. TEAM JOB - In the thick of things for the most part. Was not disgraced in a Vincennes claimer over longer late last month and looks in with a better chance this time around 7. TUN WINNER - Fourth in a claimer at Vincennes last month before being thrashed in a G.II last Sunday. Barefoot again and a possible first-five prospect 8. TSAR DE TOUCHYVON - Gave a good account in the race of reference and although drawn wide can still make the first five 9. UGOLINVIEL - Pleased on his only attempt at this level but has not been seen out since January and will need the run 10. ULK DU LAS VEGAS - In the frame in two of three starts in the claiming division and can expect to generate some interest 11. TRITON DE MEUNIER - Has not been firing on all cylinders for the past two months and is unlikely to shake things up 12. USTANG LUDOIS - Sprang something of a surprise when fifth in a quinte recently and although on the back line can still play a small role 13. TITAN D'ABO - Began to redeem himself at Cagnes but has since lost his way and can be passed over 14. ARCHIBALDA - Decent mare that comes here fresh and in spite of the draw will be one to note 15. URGOS DU CEDRE - A complete write-off all year and has no realistic chance 16. VENICIO BELLO - Went close in his last two at this level and latterly left a good impression under the saddle. Starts wide on the second line though and not an obvious choice

40 Summary (1) TROLL has previously proved himself in the claiming division and at the venue and does not make the long trip from Corsica for nothing. He can still expect opposition from the well-positioned (4) URUS who takes a giant dip in class. The handy (6) TEAM JOB acquitted himself respectably in a Vincennes claimer late last month but under these conditions looks more dangerous. When applied (5) VICO DU PETIT ODON is no slouch at this level and can get a look in, and so too could (8) TSAR DE TOUCHYVON despite the wide draw. Selections (1) TROLL - (4) URUS - (6) TEAM JOB - (5) VICO DU PETIT ODON - (8) TSAR DE TOUCHYVON

41 Race 6 1. EVAN JIVE - Has shown the limits of his capacity for the ridden discipline and will again have nothing to offer 2. ELOGE - Has demonstrated little aptitude for either code so far and can be confidently disregarded 3. ECLAIR MACE - Beginning to show improvement but has little room for manoeuvre and not a priority 4. EQUIN D'AVRIL - Not at his ease at Vincennes on ridden debut nine days ago but must be afforded another chance. Interesting outsider 5. EL MAGNIFICO - Demonstrated good aptitude for the other code but makes his ridden debut in good company and expected to have a lot to find 6. ETIOUNI - Delicate but not without merit under harness. Has a leading jockey on his back for ridden debut and can get a look in 7. EVER - Useful colt but has been found wanting in last two and needs to raise his game 8. ERKI SIBEY - Has looked very solid in this code. Won over longer here mid- August and looks a player once more 9. EXCELSIOR - A serious sort that is proven under these conditions. Unraced for three months but has a top jockey on board and looks a player 10. ECRIN PERCERIE - Flew up over the short course at Vincennes three weeks ago and although in better company this time can still pull this off 11. EFARO - On the cusp in both starts under the saddle. Switches to a flatter track and looks threatening Summary (10) ECRIN PERCERIE has come good on his promise in recent months and should have this in the bag if he can reproduce his latest Vincennes performance. (9) EXCELSIOR has proved a serious sort under the saddle and despite being off for three months is associated with Lebourgeois for his return and looks set to get straight back down to business. (11) EFARO has taken particularly well to his new vocation and can again go close, but Lherete will need to be wary of the improving and in-form (8) ERKI SIBEY. Selections (10) ECRIN PERCERIE - (9) EXCELSIOR - (11) EFARO - (8) ERKI SIBEY

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43 Race 7 1. ECLAT DE QUICK - Moderate colt but has yet to leave his mark at this level and not a realistic proposition 2. ESTOURNEL MOURIEZ - Delicate but not short of talent. Encouraged at Le Croise-Laroche last month and if applied can make a small impact 3. ESPOIR D'AVRIL - Respectable trotter that recently got off the mark. In considerably better company here and will need to be at his best 4. EASY RIDER ZEN - Sanctioned more often than not but has shown hints of ability and with an unfettered run could make the first five 5. EXTRA DU CHATAULT - Lightly-raced but has shown promise. Beat Estournel Muriel last time and steps up in class with legitimate ambition 6. ELIO MANNETOT - Has looked a very smart sort to date. Can prove tricky but appears good enough to open his account 7. ELECTROCHOC - Regularly in the thick of things. Courageous at Caen earlier this month and can expect to generate some interest 8. EMPEREUR GUIVIA - No closer than fifth from three starts under harness this season and unlikely to worry the opposition 9. EURO BECO - Proved himself over course and distance mid-august. Has since opened his account and on good behaviour should not be far off the mark 10. ELIOT DE MAI - Looked a useful sort earlier in the year. Has two races in him since the break but others still preferred 11. ESPIT CHUPITOS - Versatile and dependable. Has worked his way nicely up the class ladder and should again finish in the mix 12. ENVOL THE BEST - Promising colt that benefits from a short breather. Not the fastest trotter in the field but still capable of challenging for a spot in the frame 13. EMIR SPEEDHYCAT - Impressive since his first steps on the track. Should not be harshly judged for recent sanction and on this flat track can play a leading role Summary Although occasionally tricky (6) ELIO MANNETOT has shown significant potential and the nature of his recent performance at La Capelle augurs well for his chances here. (13) EMIR SPEEDHYCAT is another with a bright future and can be backed with confidence in spite of his recent sanction. (12) ENVOL THE BEST comes to Enghien fresh and is not incapable of making the frame, however Bazire will need to keep a watchful eye on the consistent (11) ESPIT CHUPITOS who has hardly set a foot wrong to date.

44 Selections (6) ELIO MANNETOT - (13) EMIR SPEEDHYCAT - (12) ENVOL THE BEST - (11) ESPIT CHUPITOS

45 Race 8 1. BIRENE DU GOUTIER - Respectable sort on a good day but in considerably better company here and unlikely to influence the outcome 2. BOY OF GOD - Moderate fifth to Baccarat Roc at Laval and in this field will have a lot to find 3. BERROR DE L'ERVE - Completely out of the picture in his last four and unlikely to shake things up 4. BUSTER DE L'ITON - Tends to finish close when applied and if at his best could get a look in 5. BACCARAT ROC - Has looked very solid of late. Recently beat his personal best at Laval and must be respected 6. BRYAN BUCH - Not the most talented horse in the field. Has shown nothing since his return and can be passed over 7. BELLE DU CEDRE - Blows hot and cold but not without merit. Found wanting at Laval last time and needs to raise her game 8. BALOU DU PAOU - Not at his most productive this year and has no realistic chance 9. BEETHOV - Moderate type but lost his way late spring and must reaffirm 10. BANCO RYLD - At the top of his game for the past four months. Pleased on ridden debut at Cabourg two weeks ago but still has more to find 11. BELIEVE ME - No slouch in this branch of the business. Courageous fourth at Mauquenchy last time and from the front line should be able to give this a good go 12. BELLA RAGAZZA - Seldom disappoints in this branch of the game. Makes her Enghien debut but should nonetheless acquit herself honourably 13. BACCHUS CHAMBRAY - Has failed to make the frame in his last eleven racecourse appearances and is not about to buck the trend 14. BEL CANTO - Began to come good again over the summer. Freshened up under harness and returns to his code of preference with a decent chance of finishing in the money 15. BERGER DE CEZES - Gives a solid account for the most part. Finished third over track and trip recently and will not have to take on older horses this time. Place chance 16. BILL PLEASE - Exceptional under the saddle this season. Won with ease over course and distance earlier in the month and despite the handicap can repeat