VICHY - 5th June. Race 1

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1 VICHY - 5th June Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (207, 408) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (102, 207, 309, 408, 608) Horse of the day : Balou de Mai (408) Dark Horse : Diadème du Cébé (710) Race 1 1. FALCON D'OURVILLE - Runner-up two starts back, disqualified last time out. Should be competitive if applied 2. FIRE CRACKER - Promising individual in this code, confirmed ability with laststart success. Can follow up 3. FONTAINEAUXPERLES - Disqualified on debut but should improve with the benefit of that experience. Watch for now 4. FACHO - Boasts useful form in this discipline. Could get a look in if making progress 5. FIANARANTSOA - Confirmed recent improvement with last-start success. More to do now but does have scope

2 6. FLORALYSE D'AUTHOU - Has made improvement recently. Followed up a win two starts back with good 2nd last time - chance 7. FABELLA DE BEVAL - Confirmed promise of debut 3rd by opening her account last time. More to come - respect Several talented youngsters in the line-up, but none make more appeal than promising last-start winner (2) FIRE CRACKER who boasts an impressive record in this code. (1) FALCON D'OURVILLE, a maiden after 5 starts, was disqualified recently but could prove best of the rest on earlier form. (4) FACHO and (6) FLORALYSE D'AUTHOU have shown enough to be competitive, although the same could be said of improving last-start winners (7) FABELLA DE BEVAL and (5) FIANARANTSOA. Selections (2) FIRE CRACKER - (1) FALCON D'OURVILLE - (4) FACHO - (6) FLORALYSE D'AUTHOU

3 Race 2 1. CALDA DU VIVIER - Ideally positioned on the inside of front row but much to do in this line-up 2. URIFAN DE COUDDES - Makes very little appeal on current form and can be passed over. Unlikely threat 3. ARAVIS ROC - Last-start winner in this discipline but faces a tougher task here. Minor chance 4. DREAM DE NILREM - Consistent for the most part in this code. Has claims from a front-row berth 5. ALDO D'ARGENTRE - Delicate but is not devoid of ability. Can stake a claim if in the mood 6. BADIUS DE TILOU - Has done little of note for an extended period now. Others are preferred 7. COLONEL - Disappointed last time when expected to fare better. Could make amends 8. AMIGO TURGOT - Got back in the game with last-start success. More to do but is capable of surprising 9. VENT D'OUEST - Appears to have gone off the boil of late and must reaffirm. Outsider 10. VERTIGE DE CHENU - Has proved a handful since the start of the year and has no realistic chance 11. CALIN DE MORGE winner of this race. Back to winning ways last time and should give another bold account 12. ARIBO MIX - Continues to hold his form and is barefoot for this race. Utmost respect 13. BEAUTE DE BAILLY - Showed signs of a return to form last time but faces a tough task confirming that here 14. BAXTER DU KLAU - Trotter with considerable means, and temperament too. Can earn if in the mood 15. VANDERLOV - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts inspire little confidence 16. BON COPAIN - Not the most reliable but when in form can mix it in good company. Could pop up 17. VAGABONDU MAG - Has done nothing noteworthy in this code since 2015 and can be confidently written off 18. UNIFLOSA BELLA - Consistently veteran mare. Will be no pushover racing

4 barefoot, despite 50m handicap Typically competitive Quinte. Winner of this race in 2017, track specialist (11) CALIN DE MORGE can successfully defend his crown after a timely confidenceboosting win at this venue recently. (7) COLONEL let the side down at Vincennes last time but could make amends here and is expected to pose a threat on earlier form. Both (5) ALDO D'ARGENTRE and (4) DREAM DE NILREM are unreliable but capable of making their presence felt from the front row if applied. (12) ARIBO MIX has earning potential and (18) UNIFLOSA BELLA is one of several others who could feature too. Selections (11) CALIN DE MORGE - (7) COLONEL - (5) ALDO D'ARGENTRE - (4) DREAM DE NILREM - (12) ARIBO MIX - (18) UNIFLOSA BELLA

5 Race 3 1. ELIOT PIPOL - Has shown nothing to get excited about and must improve to warrant consideration. Overlook 2. ELEVEN OAKS - Blows hot and cold but is not without a chance if in the mood. Capable but unreliable 3. ECHO DE BISSY - Two victories last summer but not on the podium since August. Unlikely threat on form 4. EMPEREUR DE LARRE - Entitled to improvement with a comeback run under the belt. Has earning potential 5. EOLE DE CHENU - Held in high regard by connections so warrants respect, but races shod so others preferred 6. EXPRESS D'AURCY - Won two of three races finished. Has stride issues but can feature if maintaining his action 7. EROS DE MORTREE - Was in good form prior to last-start disqualification. Cannot be written off 8. ECLAIR DE BABEL - Has progressed this year and is seldom far off the action. Another honest account expected 9. EDITEUR LA RAVELLE - Consistently in the thick of things and should again make his presence felt. One to beat 10. EBASGAU D'ANJOU - Placed six times from eight starts. More needed to win but has earning potential again 11. EMICOERE LE FOL - Has lost stride when travelling within striking distance recently. Chance if maintaining action 12. ESTILIANO - Showed early promise but has done nothing of note since the winter and poses little threat 13. EISHIRO DEM'S - Highest earner in the field. Continues to run well and should be competitive again (9) EDITEUR LA RAVELLE's last start is best ignored, as he is better than that form suggests. Specifically aimed at this contest, unshod and with JMB at the reins, he makes most appeal. (8) ECLAIR DE BABEL, drawn on the inside of the selection, has maintained consistency at this level and shouldn't be far off the action. The same, however, can be said of (13) EISHIRO DEM'S despite a 25m handicap.

6 Selections (9) EDITEUR LA RAVELLE - (8) ECLAIR DE BABEL - (13) EISHIRO DEM'S - (7) EROS DE MORTREE

7 Race 4 1. BUFFALO DUB'S - Not the most reliable of horses but has shown signs of improvement recently. Outside chance 2. BOLIDE MAJOR - Lacked consistency prior to layoff and likely to be in need of this comeback run. Watch for now 3. BLUE OAKS - Faithful servant when racing unshod. Will legitimately garner support here 4. JUVELS BOY - Consistent Swedish raider with earning potential. Is not to be discounted 5. BERLINE DU VIVIER - Found the frame when keeping stride last time. Delicate but not devoid of talent - place chance 6. ARTISTE DE GINAI - Appears to have lost his way recently and must reaffirm. Unlikely threat on current form 7. AURORE PHILS - Has been found wanting in both starts since resuming. Unlikely to trouble the judge 8. BALOU DE MAI - Back to winning ways last time, his 14th from 22 starts. Expected to add to his tally here 9. BOLIDE DE LULU - Struggling for consistency of late but capable of staking a claim on best form 10. DIGITAL COLLECTION - Has not won for some time now but has been holding form. Place chance 11. ALTONICO - Rarely finishes far off the action and is capable at this level. Has earning potential 12. ACTION FORCE - Capable mare when applied. Is better than recent form suggests - could reaffirm 13. VEGAS D'AMOS - Well-exposed veteran with no room for manoeuvre. Unlikely to influence the result 14. BORA DU CHATELET - Erratic but back in business recently with consecutive runner-up finishes. Has claims 15. BREAK DE BERTRANGE - Showed signs of improvement last time when racing unshod. Shoes back on now so others preferred 16. ULYSSE DU BOUCHET - Lost his way last autumn and has struggled since. Has no realistic chance on current form 17. UNTIL OAKS - Won two starts back and sound 4th over track and trip last time. Can feature if confirming 18. UGO D'URZY - Has looked ordinary for some time now. Has no realistic

8 chance of troubling the judge (8) BALOU DE MAI ticks the right boxes here and is hard to oppose on these terms, racing unshod and right-handed with JMB at the reins. (3) BLUE OAKS has won on the last two occasions he has raced unshod, so should make his presence felt here racing barefoot again. Both (14) BORA DU CHATELET and (4) JUVELS BOY have been close-up of late so could get a look in. Selections (8) BALOU DE MAI - (3) BLUE OAKS - (14) BORA DU CHATELET - (4) JUVELS BOY - (5) BERLINE DU VIVIER

9 Race 5 1. EVASION MYSTIC - Blows hot and cold but does have earning potential from the front row. Outside chance 2. DORA LES JARRIAIS - Not the most reliable but is capable on her day. Could find the frame if reproducing her best 3. DIAMANT DU SAM - Moderate sort that has looked very ordinary lately and can be ruled out 4. DIZA DU COURTILLE - Modest recent form under harness and sanctioned recently under the saddle. Unlikely threat 5. DOC ERGE - Regularly gives a decent account but can prove a handful. Must reaffirm 6. DONNA DE KARMEL - Blows hot and cold but has the form credentials to play a minor role. Place chance 7. DIVA D'IROISE - Has done little to get excited about for time now and can be overlooked 8. DORIE DE SAUZETTE - In good form and should be in the thick of things again. For the shortlist 9. ENFANT DE PENGUEN - Versatile. Winner in both codes recently, latest of which came in this discipline. Player 10. DI DOO DI DOO DAH - Useful sort. Twice in the money in three starts since resuming and won't be far off again 11. ERREUR GRAVE - Sanctioned for the second time in her last start. Usually acquits herself well - don't discount 12. DUC DU GERS - Lightly raced colt with ample ability. Has endured stride issues but can make amends here 13. ESQUIRE - Is seldom beaten far and hard to fault over this trip. Has claims despite 2nd row starting berth (12) DUC DU GERS has become costly to follow in recent times, owing to stride issues. He has, however, recorded 3 of his 5 career successes racing fully shod and could recapture that winning form without his irons here. If keeping his action together, he should win this. Last-start winner (9) ENFANT DE PENGUEN and consistent (8) DORIE DE SAUZETTE could capitalise if the selection fluffs his lines again.

10 Selections (12) DUC DU GERS - (9) ENFANT DE PENGUEN - (8) DORIE DE SAUZETTE - (6) DONNA DE KARMEL

11 Race 6 1. CYBELE DES ILES - Makes very little appeal on current form and is unlikely to trouble the judge 2. CHARMEUSE MAJYC - Not the most productive recently and her recent efforts leave a lot to be desired. Overlook 3. CABALERA - Delicate but is clearly in form and with stride in check can make her presence felt 4. CAID DE CHANLECY - Could get a look in if reproducing his best but must reaffirm. Watch for now 5. CYNTHIA - Capable but unreliable of late, underlined by disappointing last two runs. Outsider 6. CAID DORE - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Chance on earlier form 7. CHTIOT DE BELLANDE - Currently on a good run of form and should give another honest account 8. CASTING DE CHENU - Serious trotter, runner-up to Copernic de Play last time. Will be competitive with top driver 9. COPERNIC DE PLAY - Particularly hard to fault at present and difficult to bet against. One to beat 10. CALLIJO DELBI - Capable but has proven to be erratic. Not without a chance here on best form 11. CRONOS D'HAMELINE - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts inspire little confidence 12. CROSS DAIRPET - Ultra-consistent and has every chance of finishing in the money again. Respect 13. CANDIDAT D'ORTIGE - Talented but frustratingly inconsistent of late. Has earning potential if in the mood Having finished in the first two in four of his last five starts, winning two of his last three, (9) COPERNIC DE PLAY makes most appeal on current form. (8) CASTING DE CHENU chased home the selection last time and should pose a threat once more. (12) CROSS DAIRPET and (3) CABALERA are holding form, so must be respected. (6) CAID DORE, (10) CALLIJO DELBI and (11) CRONOS D'HAMELINE are all better than disappointing recent efforts and could feature if reproducing earlier form.

12 Selections (9) COPERNIC DE PLAY - (8) CASTING DE CHENU - (12) CROSS DAIRPET - (3) CABALERA

13 Race 7 1. DOBY - Modest individual. Seldom leaves a positive impression and unlikely to pose a threat 2. DAISY DE VOUEDE - Has demonstrated a fair degree of ability in this discipline. Place chance 3. DRAGON DES ANGES - Not much to fancy on paper and best to be passed over in this line-up 4. DRAKKAR DU BREUIL - Showed signs of improvement in the other code last time. Must confirm under saddle now 5. DENVER DU CHATELET - Enduring stride issues but is capable if in the mood and does warrant respect. Include 6. DEBORAH D'AMBOISE - Not far off in recent outings and get another look in here. Has earning potential 7. DESTIN DU CHATELET - Enjoyed productive spell in this code last year. Struggling for consistency now - must reaffirm 8. DODU DE BOIS JARET - Is better than moderate recent form suggests but unlikely to pose a threat racing fully shod 9. DEFI D'ANJOU - Capable in this discipline but disappointing of late and must reaffirm. Can place 10. DIADEME DU CEBE - Can be a handful but in good shape under harness this year. Could surprise in this code 11. DYNAMIQUE - Capable in this discipline but disappointing of late and must reaffirm. Watch for now 12. DUO AJITE - In good form under harness and did show ability in only start under the saddle. Player 13. DUC DE PIENCOURT - Returns from a rest having been sanctioned in both starts this year. Capable but unreliable Difficult race to assess and it could be worth siding with in-form (12) DUO AJITE on his return to this discipline after a string of fine efforts under harness. (5) DENVER DU CHATELET has been disqualified in all three starts this year, the latest of which was in this code. He did catch the eye, though, on that occasion and could pose a threat with the benefit of that run under the saddle. (13) DUC DE PIENCOURT is consistent this discipline and should give another bold account if maintaining his action. (9) DEFI D'ANJOU and (10) DIADEME DU CEBE could also trouble the judge.

14 Selections (12) DUO AJITE - (5) DENVER DU CHATELET - (13) DUC DE PIENCOURT - (9) DEFI D'ANJOU

15 NANTES - 5th June Trainer of the day : Norbert Leenders (303, 306, 502, 506) Jockey of the day : Arnaud Bourgeais (303, 502) Horse of the day : Econome (802) Dark Horse : Hod (512) Race 1 1. LA JUBANAISE - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and should run well in this division 2. FALKHAIR - Poor last run and is probably best on the PSF. More needed to win this race 3. CHOCADY - Has yet to win a race and is likely to need this run returning from a break 4. HERISHEF - Needed come back run. Likely to improve and could play a minor role at best 5. FENJAL - Promising form so far but is returning from a lengthy break. Chance if fit 6. USAIN BEST - Fit and does very well in this division. Has a Big chance for a hat-trick 7. DANAO DE L'ECRIOUL - Disappointing form over obstacles. Tries flat racing. Needs major improvement to win 8. SWAZILAND - Well tried this year without winning. Recent form is good. Should be in the shake-up 9. MISS FUISSE - Has done well enough in this division. More needed to win but could finish in the money 10. GOLDEN TEMPO - Poor form shown so far and needs major improvement to win. Others are much preferred (6) USAIN BEST could well turn his two recent wins into a hat-trick and is given the vote to score.(5) FENJAL is weighted to win this comfortably based on his rating but he has not raced in a long time and his fitness will have to be taken on trust. (1) LA JUBANAISE and (4) HERISHEF will both be in the battle to earn money.

16 Selections (6) USAIN BEST - (5) FENJAL - (1) LA JUBANAISE - (4) HERISHEF

17 Race 2 1. PETIT FILS - Has not done much so far but looks the one to beat in this small field. Big chance 2. MISTER HORPY - Fit and ready for this race and was not disgraced when runner-up last time. Place chance 3. BELOBOG - Modest last three runs. Tries a lot further. One to watch till improvement is shown 4. PHILANTHROPE - A bit disappointing last time out. Capable of better and has been supplemented for this race 5. SEXTINE - Fit and ready. May need to do more to win this race but might earn minor money 6. ZAMBELLA - Good debut win at this track. This is stronger but deserves the utmost respect 7. MUSIKALINE - Showed good improvement on debut when winning second start. This looks a tougher task (1) PETIT FILS has not done much wrong in his four starts and was a convincing winner last time out. He is clearly the one they all have to beat. (6) ZAMBELLA showed promise when winning on debut and could have more to come. (4) PHILANTHROPE is fit and ready for this and could finish in the money. (5) SEXTINE could play a minor role. Selections (1) PETIT FILS - (6) ZAMBELLA - (4) PHILANTHROPE - (5) SEXTINE

18 Race 3 1. CARAVAGIO - Not disgraced when fifth in a Group 111 last time out. Big chance in this line-up 2. MEHZAM - A bit disappointing this year. Did better last year and needs to find best form 3. HAYA KAN - Has struggled in last two starts but has won at this track and is not out of it 4. RACING BAY - Fit and ready for this. Likely to fight out the finish once again. Go close 5. MORE THAN THIS - Probably needed come back run. Back on the turf and could be the surprise package 6. BALLDY D'AZE - Well tried this year without winning but could earn some stake money once again 7. GREEN SAGA - Has really struggled this year and is probably better on the PSF anyway. Others preferred (1) CARAVAGIO was by no means disgraced when not beaten too far in a Group11 and will prove hard to beat against these rivals. (4) RACING BAY likes this track and could be the biggest threat. (3) HAYA KAN is unreliable but could earn some money. (6) BALLDY D'AZE may need to improve to win but does have a place chance. Selections (1) CARAVAGIO - (4) RACING BAY - (3) HAYA KAN - (6) BALLDY D'AZE

19 Race 4 1. VOLZAPONE - Well beaten in last two starts and is probably better on the PSF anyway 2. MATHONVILLE - Has not won since November 2017 but is in good form and should make a bold bid 3. STARDUM - Very good form on the flat this year and is likely to fight out the finish once again 4. ECOMI - Probably needed last run and has been supplemented for this race. Can improve 5. DANIEL DEFOE - Struggled in 2017 and made a poor start to Needs major improvement to win 6. JIM DANDY - Battling to regain winning form but is doing nicely enough this year and is not out of it 7. GOT TIGER - Modest last four runs and is likely to need this comeback run. Others preferred 8. CALLYDINI - In good form this year. This looks a tougher test but does deserve consideration 9. DIVINE SPIRITE - Has been disappointing since winning on debut and needs to find a few lengths to win 10. SAMRAN SAYS - Has yet to win a race and is likely to need this run returning from a lengthy break 11. MISTER IFF - Only modest form this year and needs major improvement to win this race 12. CALIPSO DAY - Clearly is very unreliable but is capable of popping up in the places once again 13. VAL DE MAJORQUE - Probably needed come back run. Would prefer it further than this. Might place 14. SAGEHOPE - Fit and ready for this but maybe stretched this distance. Others preferred (2) MATHONVILLE remains in very good form and is clearly the one they all have to fear in a weak looking field. This course and distance should her just fine. (3) STARDUM won start-to-finish last time and is in the form of his life so deserves respect. Both (8) CALLYDINI and (6) JIM DANDY are not out of it but are more likely to place than win.

20 Selections (2) MATHONVILLE - (3) STARDUM - (8) CALLYDINI - (6) JIM DANDY

21 Race 5 1. DHANGADHI - A bit unreliable but loves this track and distance and must be considered 2. MADYLANE - Much improved last run. Versatile distance wise and should fight out the finish 3. ALBARATOFF - Very unreliable and needs to improve on modest last run. Supplemented for this race 4. ALMADRIA POLA - Well beaten in both starts this year. Did a lot better last year and could improve 5. ROYAL LAW - A bit disappointing last time. Capable of better and could finish in the money 6. GREAT TONIO - In good form this year and is on the up. Could fight out the finish once again 7. CREASY MIX - Modest last run and is likely to need this run returning from a very lengthy break 8. BELAMARY - Well tried this year. Modest last two runs. Capable of doing better. Supplemented 9. ANGELO DREAM - Did very well last year. Has not been as good in Has run well this track and trip 10. BELARISSO - Disappointing last run. Capable of much better and could finish in the money 11. NATSUME - May have needed both starts this year. Could be ready to run a better race. Place chance 12. HOD - Not disgraced when third in come back run. Could play a minor role at best 13. HISTORY DREAM - Likes this course and distance but does need to improve on modest last two starts 14. MACBETH RIVER - Well beaten in all three starts this year and needs major improvement to win this race An open looking contest. (2) MADYLANE and (6) GREAT TONIO fought out a finish recently and although (6) GREAT TONIO won well that day it could be reversed this time with a change of weights. (9) ANGELO DREAM and (10) BELARISSO are both a bit unreliable but do have a winning chance and must be considered on their best form.

22 Selections (2) MADYLANE - (6) GREAT TONIO - (9) ANGELO DREAM - (10) BELARISSO

23 Race 6 1. WINTERFELL - A bit unreliable but is capable of playing a minor role or even better 2. COUTEUSE - May have needed come back run. Usually gives of her best and could earn some money 3. SOLDIER BAZ - Holding form well and is fit and ready for this race. Be right there at the finish 4. SHOBAN DU MATHAN - Decent enough hurdler on his day and could win this if returning fit from a break 5. BONANIVERSERE PAPA - At the top of his game this year but this is a tougher task. Supplemented 6. AMAZONE DU LEMO - Has not won a race for some time but recent form is good and is not out of it 7. KOKO DU PERRET - Has yet to win a race after seven attempts. Needs major improvement to win (4) SHOBAN DU MATHAN has proven he can race fresh off a break and was third in this race last year. He could be the right one but it is very competitive. (2) COUTEUSE is clearly capable of better than last run and should contest the finish with a clean round of jumping. (3) SOLDIER BAZ and (6) AMAZONE DU LEMO are also in with a chance. Selections (4) SHOBAN DU MATHAN - (2) COUTEUSE - (3) SOLDIER BAZ - (6) AMAZONE DU LEMO

24 Race 7 1. ROSE DES BRIERES - In good form and is fit and ready for this race. Tough task giving weight away 2. NAVARONE - Probably needed come back run but has only been fair at this track. Might place 3. JANI PERSE - Not disgraced when runner-up on come back start but has yet to win a race 4. CADALINAS - Did well enough when winning first time over the larger obstacles. Deserves respect 5. INTOUCHABLE - Fair recent form. More needed to win but could pop up in the places once again 6. COOKIE D'ALLEN - Well tried this year without winning but could play a minor role. Place chance 7. BALLON ROUGE - Has yet to win after 18 starts and needs major improvement to win this race. 8. BALDI DES BOIS - Only sixth in a claimer in come back start. More needed to win this race 9. RED NAME - Returns from a very lengthy break but does have a winning chance if fit 10. NOB HILL - Fit and ready for this but is battling to regain the form from More needed 11. TZAR'S DANCER - Ignore last two starts. A decent chaser on his day and could be the right one for this race If returning anywhere near his best level of jumping then (11) TZAR'S DANCER would prove hard to beat in this line-up. He is a bit unreliable at the age of 10 though. (9) RED NAME is another well weighted on his best form and could be a lively runner in this race. (1) ROSE DES BRIERES and (4) CADALINAS are not as experienced but can be considered. Selections (11) TZAR'S DANCER - (9) RED NAME - (4) CADALINAS - (1) ROSE DES BRIERES

25 Race 8 1. EFFET SPECIAL - Has yet to win a race but is fit and ready for this and has a winning chance 2. ECONOME - Distance suited and is fit and ready for this race. Looks the right one ina small field 3. ELLE EST SACREE - Has not been disgraced in both of her steeplechase races. Not out of it 4. ESMERALDA FYX - Clearly very versatile and has not been disgraced in both Steeplechase races. Consider 5. EV'LADENUO - Has yet to win but was not disgraced in last two starts. Has a winning chance 6. ELSA DU SULON - Battling to find winning form and needs major improvement to win this race 7. EQUITA - Only fourth when trying the larger obstacles for the first time. More needed to win (2) ECONOME may have done too much early at Auteuil recently. This looks an easier task and he could make amends by taking out this lucky last race. (5) EV'LADENUO is better judged on a good penultimate run and could fight out the finish. Both (1) EFFET SPECIAL and (3) ELLE EST SACREE could also run well and deserve respect. Selections (2) ECONOME - (5) EV'LADENUO - (1) EFFET SPECIAL - (3) ELLE EST SACREE

26 VINCENNES - 5th June Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Baudouin (216, 310, 506) Jockey of the day : Yoann Lebourgeois (117, 209, 601) Horse of the day : Elvis Madrik (216) Dark Horse : Erebor (105) Race 1 1. ELMIO DE VANDEL - Reassured last time out at La Capelle but must raise his game to win a race like this 2. ESTOURNEL MOURIEZ - Unexceptional trotter but is proven here. Modest recent efforts and others are preferred 3. EMPEREUR DE REUX - Encountered misfortunes in the running when disqualified at Reims. Has ample talent and should be considered 4. ECLAIR DE LUNE - A promising prospect in his early days but has not been in the same form since returning from the layoff 5. EREBOR - Has demonstrated ability last year but has not recaptured that form yet 6. EPICURIEN - Has ability but appears to have lost his way and will have few takers 7. EL CHOCLO DE LOU - Has won three races out of the four he has completed. Hard to fancy on recent form though 8. EL SORO - Sprang something of a surprise when second at 31/1 at Saint- Galmier and in similar form, must have a say 9. ECRIN TURGOT - Has long been sidelined and may need this race following the sanction on comeback run 10. EBBIO JOSSELYN - Has ample talent but is very delicate. First time at Vincennes and not one to rule out 11. ESTAK GENTIL - Useful type who races unshod on all four for the first time and is worth a look in 12. ECOSSAIS DE VIVOIN - Below-par at Enghien last time out and is expected to show a better figure this time 13. ECLAT DE STAR - Reassured at Graignes two starts back but did not do enough at Vichy to warrant support today 14. ECLAT DU BUISSON - Four time winner of seven races run. First attempt at

27 Vincennes and must be monitored 15. ECLAIR DE LORIOL - Has shown significant progress since racing barefoot and should acquit himself well once again 16. ECLAIR BAZOQUAIN - Useful type that goes unshod behind today and this augurs well for his chances 17. EL PRESIDENTE - Impressive winner of his last two starts in the Province and looks a solid winning prospect (17) EL PRESIDENTE was an eye-catching winner of his last two starts in the province and is sure to garner a lot of support on his first attempt at Vincennes. Unshod on all four for the first time, (3) EMPEREUR DE REUX looks set to leave behind his last below-par effort. (5) EREBOR made late headway at Le Croise- Laroche and looks a plausible candidate too. Selections (17) EL PRESIDENTE - (3) EMPEREUR DE REUX - (5) EREBOR - (15) ECLAIR DE LORIOL - (10) EBBIO JOSSELYN

28 Race 2 1. ELECTRA WIND - Sprang a 30-1 surprise when winning over 2150m at Enghien last April but looks out of her league in this company 2. EUREKA VRIE - Never far from the action when applied but faces a tough assignment in this division 3. ELECTRA JET - Put in some fine performances last year but has not been in the same form this term 4. ETERNELLE DELO - Respectable filly but not the most productive at this level. Place chance at best 5. EDEN BASQUE - Has looked very promising last year. On the rise and cannot be discounted 6. ERODE LUDOIS - Showed signs of a return to form two starts back but disappointed again in last outing 7. EXTASY D'OURVILLE - In contention but boxed-in when losing her stride in the final stages of the race of reference. Can surprise 8. EL VILLAGIO - Very delicate sort but has ample talent. Ran well despite the sanction last time. Respect 9. EVEREST VEDAQUAIS - Has been consistent in this division since the new year. Unshod on all four for the first time 10. EL DIABLO D'AUT - Has enjoyed a fruitful run under the saddle and can surprise back under harness 11. ELSA DU POMMEREUX - Reassured last time in the race of reference following a lean patch. Has claims 12. EURO DU CHENE - Has form at Group level but has raced only once this year and has too much to find 13. ECUME DE REVILLE - Beaten a long way on return to action last month and has too much to do 14. EVERGLADES - In solid form under harness and recently won a Group III at the venue. Big chance 15. ESTELADA DE FONT - Has been in excellent form since March. Third to (16) ELVIS MADRIK in the race of reference. Player 16. ELVIS MADRIK - Registered a career best at the venue last time out and in similar form will be hard to oppose 17. EPICE TURGOT - Much preferred when racing unshod and is unlikely to pose a threat

29 (16) ELVIS MADRIK won well ahead of four of today's rivals in his last start at the venue and will take a power of beating if capable of reproducing this effort. (8) EL VILLAGIO was sanctioned but well-backed (4.6/1) in that same race and is in for redemption today. (14) EVERGLADES and (15) ESTELADA DE FONT are two smart fillies who can give a lot to do the boys. Selections (16) ELVIS MADRIK - (8) EL VILLAGIO - (14) EVERGLADES - (15) ESTELADA DE FONT - (9) EVEREST VEDAQUAIS

30 Race 3 1. BRAINSTORM - Regularly gives a good account but will have limited aspirations in a race of this caliber 2. CODIE DE BEAULIEU - On a hattrick. Impressive winner at lower grade last time and cannot be ruled out 3. CANDIE D'ATOUT - Well beaten when fourth to (10) UNGARO D'EVA in a Group III and has a lot to find 4. AMOUR FOU - Two modest efforts this season following a long break and is unlikely to pose a threat 5. ULTRA OR - Not on the podium for more than two years and latest form gives little hope 6. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY - Serious mare with nothing to prove at this level. All shoes come off and should pick up some prizemoney here 7. UNION DE BELLANDE - Hardy sort that finished runner-up to (11) CADUCEUS DES BAUX two starts back and is not without a chance 8. VINOCHKA - Very modest mare on both codes and will have nothing to offer in a race like this 9. VINCI PIERJI - Mixes the good with the less good but last three sanctions do not augur well for his chances 10. UNGARO D'EVA - Very capable sort on both codes. Impressive winner of a Quinte race under harness last Friday. Big chance 11. CADUCEUS DES BAUX - Very smart horse in this code. Has shaped up nicely under harness for this. Player 12. VOLCAN DE BELLANDE - Down the field in all three starts under harness since returning from the spell. Ignore 13. VITTORIO DE CARLY - Has one race under his belt and all shoes come off this time. Has strong claims on last year's form 14. ADELIA DE MELODIE - Has been in modest recent form and is unlikely to pose a threat back under the saddle A dual Group III winner in this code, (11) CADUCEUS DES BAUX has kept in shape in a harness contest and returns to his preferred discipline with every chance. He gets a vote of confidence ahead of (6) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY who hasn't been seen barefoot since finishing sixth in the Group I Prix de Cornulier. An impressive winner under harness four days ago, (10) UNGARO D'EVA is not

31 one to be overlooked. Selections (11) CADUCEUS DES BAUX - (6) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY - (10) UNGARO D'EVA - (13) VITTORIO DE CARLY

32 Race 4 1. COLIBRI DE LARRE - Very effective in the claiming division. Has a good draw and must be respected 2. DALBA SOYER - Blows hot and cold but is confirmed under these conditions and has to be shortlisted 3. CRUNCH DES BROUETS - Nothing of note on his formsheet for some time and can be written off 4. CHIVAS DU PLESSIS - Has long been out of form and cannot be worth any consideration. Others preferred 5. CLARA DU BOCAGE - Got back in the game over longer here on first start in a claimer for a long time and should confirm 6. CASBAH WOOD - Modest individual that has done nothing of note for some time and can be confidently ruled out 7. CACHOU D'OCCAGNES - A close third to (5) CLARA DU BOCAGE on his first run in a claimer and has a big chance on the back of this effort 8. DORIA DE VAUVILLE - Very capable mare in claimers. Would have peferred a longer distance. Place chance 9. CRACK DU TILLET - Modest recent form at upper level. First time in a claimer. Has a poor draw on the front row 10. CALIN DU VIVIER - Very complicated and not the most rewarding. Will have nothing to offer 11. DIVINE EMERAUDE - Won an identical race over course & distance last October. Has been in mixed form since 12. DOLLAR LE BLANC - Ended a long losing run at Le Mont Saint-Michel last time but faces a tougher assignment here 13. DREAM TURGOT - Has not been seen on the podium since January last year and will have little to offer 14. DINKY BOY VISAIS - Enjoyed a good run in this division at the end of last year but has not been in the same form this term 15. DEMON DE BABEL - Much better under the saddle at present and will have limited chances here 16. DIABLO DE FORGAN - Encouraged in last two starts in the Province. Back in the claiming division. One for the exotics

33 Respectively second and third over 2850m here last time out, (5) CLARA DU BOCAGE and (7) CACHOU D'OCCAGNES are likely to fight out the finish once again and a slight preference is given to Charley Heslouin's partner who has the best draw of the two. (1) COLIBRI DE LARRE is a sure thing in this type of race and must be on the shortlist. Selections (5) CLARA DU BOCAGE - (7) CACHOU D'OCCAGNES - (1) COLIBRI DE LARRE - (2) DALBA SOYER - (9) CRACK DU TILLET

34 Race 5 1. FUN QUICK - Has won the two races he has finished so far. First run at Vincennes and Franck Nivard in the reins 2. FRENCH LOVER - Reassured at Pont-Chateau following a lean patch but still has a few lenghts to find 3. FAST CASH - Clocked a good chrono at Nantes when recording a second career victory from four attempts. Player 4. FOR EVER MIX - Runner-up in four of five to date. First time at Vincennes and must be respected 5. FILOU L'AUVERGNIER - Has done everything asked so far in the province and is not one to be overlooked on first run at Vincennes 6. FALCO D'HAVAROCHE - Delicate but has obvious talent. Is proven at the venue althoug on the outer track. Big chance 7. FUTE MENCOURT - Promising colt that finished fourth behind (8) FURIANI DE TAVERNA last time at the venue. Extra-trip will favor 8. FURIANI DE TAVERNA - Has been very consistent so far and is proven over both track and distance This is likely to be a tactical race with so few runners! (6) FALCO D'HAVAROCHE knows the track and if applied, can have the edge over (3) FAST CASH who has shown significant progress in his last winning start at Le Croise- Laroche. (1) FUN QUICK has a lot of improvement in him and should give a good account. The consistent (8) FURIANI DE TAVERNA must be respected too. Selections (6) FALCO D'HAVAROCHE - (3) FAST CASH - (1) FUN QUICK - (8) FURIANI DE TAVERNA

35 Race 6 1. FORBES DELO - Easy winner of his two starts in this discipline including one over course & distance. Open to progress 2. FANAL DU GARDEN - A three time winner under harness. Tries the ridden code and must be monitored in the betting 3. FIASCHETTO - Sanctioned in three of last four but close runner-up in a Group II two starts back. Outside chance 4. FLYING DREAM - Has finished in the frame in every race he has completed. Second to (5) FRANCE BRESIL over course & distance on penultimate start 5. FRANCE BRESIL - Well held in a Group I at Caen latest but previously won a Grade A over track & trip. Player 6. FIONA D'ATOUT - Undeniably capable but has failed to convince since the spring and will need to raise her game Judged on the way he has won his first two starts in this discipline, (1) FORBES DELO might be able to make it three in a row here. He will lead the charge ahead of (5) FRANCE BRESIL who was a narrow winner of a class A over course and distance ahead of (4) FLYING DREAM one month ago. (6) FIONA D'ATOUT had shown promises in this code earlier in the season but needs to reaffirm after two recent modest efforts. Selections (1) FORBES DELO - (5) FRANCE BRESIL - (4) FLYING DREAM - (6) FIONA D'ATOUT

36 Race 7 1. CHENE DE LANDISACQ - Has been struggling this year and looks hard to trust. Others preferred 2. BRISE DU CHOQUEL - As good as ever and is confirmed under these conditions. Has a winning chance 3. BELCANTO GENTIL - Has shown signs of resurgence this season but still has a few lengths to find to win 4. BOBSILURE - Effective on both codes but has gone cold in last two starts and needs to reaffirm 5. CLEAR SKY - Has endured stride issues since the end of last year and needs to make significant progress 6. BOBINE DES LANDES - Won two in a row at the start of the spring but has since lost her way 7. AMERICAN PRIDE - Course & distance winner. Scored seven times at this level last year. Two modest efforts this term 8. CADILLAC GEDE - A winner of her only start in the amateur division. In excellent form this term and has every chance 9. VENT DU CIEL - Tends to run well when barefoot and under today's conditions, appears to have a good chance 10. VIVAL THIERIC - Blows hot and cold but very capable on a good day and can spring a surprise 11. VERY NICE KYSS - Ran well over course & distance on penultimate start but is very unreliable and others can be preferred 12. AMOUR ENCORE - Finished fifth at 116/1 in a class C here last time and should he reproduce this feat, can make the frame 13. ANDA DE CIGNE - Beaten a long way in an identical race at the end of April and has a lot to find 14. ABZAC DE FONTAINE - Has been firing on all cylinders since returning from an extended break and looks the one to be on 15. BUZZ SLY - Hardy sort that regularly gives his best but has only raced on turf this season and may have a bit to find 16. AMBREE LUDOISE - Won a brace last summer and reassured last time on turf. Can claim a stake

37 (14) ABZAC DE FONTAINE has been flying high since back in action this year and although usual partner Michel Poirier is onboard (8) CADILLAC GEDE, it may be best to stick with Bruno Courault's charge. A sound winner of her last start over course and distance, (2) BRISE DU CHOQUEL will be well-supported. (16) AMBREE LUDOISE and (11) VERY NICE KYSS can be in the mix. Selections (14) ABZAC DE FONTAINE - (8) CADILLAC GEDE - (2) BRISE DU CHOQUEL - (16) AMBREE LUDOISE - (11) VERY NICE KYSS