STRASBOURG - 17th October

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1 STRASBOURG - 17th October Trainer of the day : Jean-Luc Dersoir (208, 711, 706) Driver of the day : Anthony Barrier (117, 605, 816) Horse of the day : Ceylan Dairpet (112) Dark Horse : Docker de Joux (409) Race 1 1. AMOUR ORAGEUX - Course & distance winner. On-form but takes a step up in grade and has a bit to find 2. UNTIL OAKS - Still game at the age of ten. Won well last time out but things look tougher here 3. CHRISTO - Five-time winner this season. Always fares well unshod and likely to give this a good go 4. ATOUT DU HAINAUT - Appears to have lost his form in recent weeks and has too much to find 5. CHALIMAR DE GUEZ - Probably better under the saddle at present but connections must always be feared in races like this

2 6. VALSEME - Enjoyed a productive summer on turf. Flopped at Vincennes last time though and has a few lengths to find 7. BAILEYSE - Won well at Laval two starts back. Not much experience going right-hand. Place chance at best 8. VALTO - Hasn't won for 13 months. Down the field last two times out and hard to fancy 9. BACHAR - Best to forget last run at Reims. Is competitive in this class of event and must be respected 10. BORA BORA JIEL - Soundly beaten on re-entry. All shoes still on and unlikely to be ready 11. BEST DU HAUTY - Surprised third in a Quinte two starts back. Not disgraced last time out at Vincennes. Minor place chance 12. CEYLAN DAIRPET - Has been hard to fault since back in action this season. The one they all have to beat 13. BAXTER DU KLAU - Very effective last season but has struggled all 2018 and is hard to make a case for 14. VERTIGE DE CHENU - Delicate sort but back at the top of his game since September and expected to be at the premises once again 15. BALANDO - Has demonstrated excellent consistency since the spring except for his last run. Expected to make amends today 16. AMBASSADEUR D'AM - Has been back at the top of his game since August. Very effective going right-hand and a definite player 17. CATHY A QUIRA - Solid mare that seldom lets the side down. Unlikely to win but can make the first five 18. AZARO D'EVA - Bazire second string and currently stuggling with form. Goes unshod today though and can surprise Summary (12) CEYLAN DAIRPET has enjoyed an enviable run of form throughout the season and looks hard to oppose in this Quinte race. (14) VERTIGE DE CHENU has run very well in his last two outings in this class of event and is the big danger to the selection. Winner of a Quinte at Amiens last month, (3) CHRISTO will make most of his 25m initial advantage. (17) CATHY A QUIRA, (16) AMBASSADEUR D'AM and (18) AZARO D'EVA are best of the remainders. Selections

3 (12) CEYLAN DAIRPET - (14) VERTIGE DE CHENU - (3) CHRISTO - (17) CATHY A QUIRA - (16) AMBASSADEUR D'AM - (18) AZARO D'EVA - (9) BACHAR - (7) BAILEYSE

4 Race 2 1. CARLITA DU KLAU - Was far from disgraced in her last run at Vire but has a few lengths to find to win here 2. CALEDONIE DES IRIS - Useful sort in the provinces but returns from a lengthy break and likely to need the race 3. APALIKOVE - Won three amateur races this year. Is well-placed on the front line and can be in the mix 4. AS YOU LIKE - Won six identical races this season including three on turf. Onform and can get a look in 5. ABAKOU - Good last two runs in this division but held on form and only a place chance 6. BEST STAR - Modest recent efforts in this division. Has not won since March 2016 and looks hard to make a case for 7. CESSILAC - Blows hot and cold in this division. Not in the winners box for some time now and others make more appeal 8. BRAKO JIEL - Has been flying high all year. Won well over course & distance last time. Leading chance 9. VALEUREUSE D'INES - Useful mare on both codes. Has not won for some time but can pick up a cheque 10. VALENCIO DU MAZA - Has been consistent in this division since August and can stake a claim once again 11. VINCENZO AUGENAIES - Won five of his last eight starts in the amateur division. Will have supporters 12. ARABOLE DU VARLET - Well tried this year and has been struggling. Easily passed over 13. VANGISKAN SCOTT - Last seen on the podium in this code in Februry Not a realistic option 14. VICOMTE DE DAIDOU - Smart performer under the saddle who returns to competition. Will have nothing to offer 15. ANCESTRAL - Has lost his way since the spring and is unlikely to shake things up 16. BAYAHIBE DES VENTS - Won six of his twelve starts this year and should not be far off the action at the finish Summary

5 (8) BRAKO JIEL won in a solid chrono of 1'14"9 over this course and distance last time out and is taken to follow up with another fine display. An easy winner at Mauquenchy last time out, (11) VINCENZO AUGENAIES has been very effective in this division all year and deserves some consideration too. The on-form (3) APALIKOVE looks the best on the front line. Selections (8) BRAKO JIEL - (11) VINCENZO AUGENAIES - (3) APALIKOVE - (16) BAYAHIBE DES VENTS - (4) AS YOU LIKE

6 Race 3 1. BELLO NICO - Much preferred under the saddle at present and is unlikely to trouble the judge 2. ARAMIS DE DIGEON - Has been in excellent recent form but things look a bit tougher today. Place chance at best 3. BIWA FLOR - Useful mare in the claiming division but upped in grade here and not a priority 4. TWIN'S ZINDY - Useful performer in Scandinavia. First start on french soil. Hard to assess and best to watch local betting 5. TYROLEAN DREAM - Has been in flying form recently in Germany and has a very good entry on the front row. Player 6. POPEYE DIAMANT - Has long been knocking at the door and looks a plausible candidate from the front row 7. BACCARA JIEL - Complicated but has ability. Is confirmed at the venue and can get a look in 8. FABRICE DUO - below-par in last two. Has ample ability and can redeem himself 9. BIJOUX DE SAUZETTE - Showed better intentions in his last start on turf but needs to find a few lengths to feature here 10. BIJOU DE CARSI - Has reassured in his last starts and must be taken into account 11. ALTIUS FORTIS - Recorded a tenth career victory at Biarritz mid-july but has lost his way since then 12. BRANDEIS JET - Can prove indisciplined but has won three of his last five and caught the eye in a Vincennes Quinte last time 13. BON JENILOU - Hard to fault in this division this season. Has not won for ten months at present Summary A close second to (12) BRANDEIS JET over this course and distance on 6 September, (13) BON JENILOU runs barefoot this time around and can reverse form with Pierre Vercruysse's charge. Both german raiders (5) TYROLEAN DREAM and (6) POPEYE DIAMANT are in excellent form and benefit from good entries on the front row. They are expected to feature prominently. Selections

7 (13) BON JENILOU - (12) BRANDEIS JET - (5) TYROLEAN DREAM - (6) POPEYE DIAMANT

8 Race 4 1. BEL ANTOINE - Erratic under harness this season and unlikely to trouble the judge on return to the ridden code 2. CHERIE GIRL LOVELY - Has been modest this season although did show some progress last time at Cabourg 3. DAGUERRE D'ARCY - 39 starts without a win but useful on both codes and can pick up a cheque 4. BEBERT DU VARLET - Disappointing last three outings. Has not run under the saddle since March CLYDE - Good last run under harness. Finished second in last outing under the saddle and looks a plausible candidate 6. BAYARD ATOUT - Two wins in 71 starts. Good last effort on turf and switches back to the ridden code with claims 7. CADMEA - Hard to make a case for on recent outings and is easily passed over 8. BELLO JO - Finished fourth and second in two outings in this code. Cannot be discounted 9. DOCKER DE JOUX - Has been in excellent form in this code since June and must be on the shortlist 10. ALI THE KING - Going through a rough patch and needs to reaffirm before all. Ignore 11. ARISTO DU PONT - Modest recent form is reflective of his chances and is easily passed over 12. BLEUET DU PARC - Impressive winner at Parilly following a string of poor performances. Can follow up 13. ADORABLE HISTOIRE - Good last run in this code at Divonnes last August. Enters the equation 14. COEUR DE DOMPIERRE - Very capable horse in this code. Has long been aimed at this race and should be monitored Summary The delicate (12) BLEUET DU PARC scored impressively at Lyon-Parilly last time and although he has never run well twice consecutively he is a tentative choice to add up to his tally. (14) COEUR DE DOMPIERRE has long been aimed at this race and looks the best alternative for success should the selection happens to run below-par. The on-form (9) DOCKER DE JOUX must have a good shout off

9 the front row. Selections (12) BLEUET DU PARC - (14) COEUR DE DOMPIERRE - (9) DOCKER DE JOUX - (13) ADORABLE HISTOIRE

10 Race 5 1. CIRCE - Useful in the amateur division but will have limited aspirations in a race like this 2. CELIA DE FEUGERES - Improved last run on turf but still has a few lengths to find to make an impact here 3. COCCINELLE - Just the one place from six starts this season and has too much to find 4. BIJOU DE FIRFOL - Sole podium from five runs this season is a second place in an amateur contest on turf. Hard to fancy 5. BUBBLE KYSS - Won over course & distance one year ago. Has been in mixed form since then 6. BALADE D'AVEZE - Appears to have lost her form since mid-august and is unlikely to pose a threat 7. BEST SCOTT - Two wins from 61 starts. Never a factor in last six starts and is unlikely to shake things up 8. CATCH THE WIN - Always gives everything he has. Encouraged at Amiens last time and can pick up a cheque 9. COOKIE JIEL - Has enjoyed a productive summer on turf but well beaten in last three starts on sand and has a bit to find 10. CARINA DU PORHOET - Has been in excellent for since mid-may and in similar form, will take all the beating 11. CHIC DESTIN - Seldom finishes far off the action in this class of event and will have his supporters 12. CHIVA DES RACQUES - Won five of her last eight starts on turf. Things look more complicated on sand though. For the exotics 13. CABALERA - Delicate mare but generally fares well on sand and right-hand so best to monitor 14. CAMELIA DE BEYLEV - Impressive winner over course & distance ahead of (10) CARINA DU PORHOET. Can follow up Summary (14) CAMELIA DE BEYLEV put in an impressive turn of foot to win a class E over course and distance last time out and is taken to add up to his tally. The consistent (10) CARINA DU PORHOET finished second on this occasion and is unlikely to reverse form with the selection. (13) CABALERA's last run on turf is best to be forgotten. She has solid form on sand and should make amends. (11)

11 CHIC DESTIN always gives everything he has and can pick up a cheque. Selections (14) CAMELIA DE BEYLEV - (13) CABALERA - (10) CARINA DU PORHOET - (11) CHIC DESTIN

12 Race 6 1. FRANKNESS - Off the mark first time out at Abbeville back in June. In mixed form since then 2. FRAGGLE ROCK - Has shown improvement in last two following the sanction. Not without a shout 3. FRONTIGNAN - Delicate sort but not void of ability. Top-connections and can get a look in 4. FOR DADDY - Went off the mark on fifth attempt on turf. Well beaten at Rouen next time 5. FRUCTIDOR - Won well when off the mark on third outing at Pornichet last July. Off since then 6. FURY FAS - Placed on both codes but appears limited and a minor place chance at best 7. FANTASIA JET - Caught the eye when third at Le Croise last time and must be given some consideration 8. FIGGERA DE JELMA - One win and one place from six starts thus far. First run on sand 9. FLASHBACK SYGA - Off the mark in a small race on third attempt. Steps up in grade but well-entered and can run into the money 10. FAUCON DE L'ALBA - Narrow winner of his last two starts. Upped in grade but open to progress and enters the equation 11. FIER DES CHARRONS - Twenty starts without a win. Modest recent efforts and is easily passed over 12. FOREVER JIEL - Delicate horse who has demonstrated nice aptitude for the ridden game. Will have nothing to offer here 13. FILOU DE BEAULIEU - Occasionally placed in claimers this season but soundly beaten in last two and will struggle to feature 14. FAUCON DE HOUELLE - Has been very effective going right-hand so far. Expected to leave behind his last below-par effort Summary (7) FANTASIA JET burst up late to take a very promising third place in her last start at Le Croise-Laroche. She was racing for the first time on a hard surface that day and must have plenty more to offer. (5) FRUCTIDOR has not run since he went off the mark last July but is said to be ready. Both (14) FAUCON DE HOUELLE and (10) FAUCON DE L'ALBA have solid credentials to their names

13 and must be respected. Selections (7) FANTASIA JET - (5) FRUCTIDOR - (14) FAUCON DE HOUELLE - (10) FAUCON DE L'ALBA

14 Race 7 1. ELITY STREET - 18 starts without a win. Went close on turf last time. Tougher task assigned here 2. EMILE DE JAL - Not without merit but too unreliable to trust and others are preferred 3. ET CAMPIONE - Won over course & distance on penultimate start. Disappointed last run at Laon 4. EDELWEISS GASSEL - Long-time maiden but on the rise and can pick up a stake cheque 5. ETAT D'URGENCE - Just the one win from sixteen starts and last two efforts do little to inspire confidence 6. ETERNITY JIEL - Not the most consistent filly but has ability. Is well-entered on the front row and must be respected 7. ESPOIR DU MENIL - Has done nothing of note in eight starts this term and is unlikely to shake things up 8. ECHIQUIER - Consistent for the most part this season but must overcome a 55 days break 9. EL PADRINO NOA - Obvious lack of consistency but capable on a good day and can pop-up 10. ELITE DE HOERDT - Seldom finishes far off the action but returns from a two months break and may need the race 11. ECHO JIEL - Easy winner over course & distance last time. Has more to offer. Leading chance 12. EMIR DU MEXIQUE - Soundly beaten on re-entry but hind shoes come off today and cannot be written off 13. ELTON TRAFO - Has reassured at Enghien last time following a pair of below-par efforts. Can confirm 14. ESPOIR IDEAL - Useful trotter in the provinces. Finished third at 25/1 in a class E last time at Le Croise. Not to be ruled out Summary Trainer Jean-Luc Dersoir has a strong hand in this line-up with both (11) ECHO JIEL and (6) ETERNITY JIEL. The former scored easily in a class E over course and distance last time out while the latter benefits from an ideal spot on the front row and has top-driver Matthieu Abrivard in the kart. (13) ELTON TRAFO comes in on the back of a solid effort at Enghien. Watch for (4) EDELWEISS GASSEL

15 who is on the rise. Selections (11) ECHO JIEL - (6) ETERNITY JIEL - (13) ELTON TRAFO - (4) EDELWEISS GASSEL

16 Race 8 1. DICHONA - Recorded a second career success on turf in last start but faces a tougher assignment here 2. DINO DU BOURG - Has been in good form all summer but upped in grade here and not an obvious choice 3. DAENERIS JIEL - Pleased at Enghien in a ridden race six days ago. Not so effective under harness and others are preferred 4. DANAE DU HAUTY - Complicated but is confirmed under harness. Modest recent efforts do little to inspire confidence though 5. DAKOTA DE DIGEON - Sprang something of a surprise at Amiens early September. Has flopped at Mauquenchy since then 6. DUCHESSE NORMANDE - Clearly unreliable but goes well right-handed and could pick up some money 7. DUKE CALIN - Raider from the Netherlands who has enjoyed a good run of form on french soil recently. Enters the equation 8. DAPHNE DU ROUMOIS - Just the one win from 43. Not much room for maneuver and others are preferred 9. DINERA DE HOUELLE - Best to forget last run under the saddle. Had previously posted two solid efforts under harness 10. DARBY KALOUMA - Not much room for maneuver in a contest like this but generally fares well at the venue and cannot be discounted 11. DIAMANT DU NIL - Beaten a long way on re-entry run and has a lot to find. Others preferred 12. DIEGO DU HOULET - Has been in superb condition all season and is expected to be at the premises once again 13. DIVINE EMERAUDE - Competitive in the claiming division but things are tougher here and not a priority 14. DIVINE D'ECROVILLE - Mare with ability but too unreliable to trust and is only one for the exotics 15. DARQUANA DU NORD - Has been back on top of her game since July and looks a big danger here 16. DRYADE DE NGANDA - Firing on all cylinders since August and expected to fight out the finish once again Summary

17 (16) DRYADE DE NGANDA has turned a corner since the start of August and the way she scored at Cabourg last time out augurs well for her chances in this lineup. (15) DARQUANA DU NORD is extremely consistent in this class of event and should be right up there at the finish. The on-form (7) DUKE CALIN has an ideal starting-position on the front row and must be respected. Selections (16) DRYADE DE NGANDA - (15) DARQUANA DU NORD - (7) DUKE CALIN - (12) DIEGO DU HOULET - (10) DARBY KALOUMA

18 SAINT-CLOUD - 17th October Trainer of the day : Stéphane Wattel (309, 405, 704) Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (313, 403, 506, 703, 810) Horse of the day : Dame du Roi (608) Dark Horse : Val Bever (502) Race 1 1. ROQUERO - Easy winner of a claimer at Fontainebleau last month and respected back at this level 2. BALANNJAR - Debut winner at Lyon-Parilly. Lost his way for a while but got back in the game recently - player 3. WISEITEN - Soundly beaten in all seven starts to date and looks to have another tough task today 4. SPEEDYWELL - Registered his second career success in a claimer at Divonne last month. Place claims 5. HENRY BRULARD - Just the one success from twenty eight runs and form if anything seems to be regressing 6. ZANFARO - Fourteen career runs without a win. Likely to find a few too good again today 7. MOTORSPORT - Well beaten in both of his starts in France last year and hard to recommend here today 8. A PART - Broke the ice three starts back at Redon but disappointing at Tours last time out 9. MOTYM - One win from eleven career runs and a decent effort when third in a claimer at Marseille Borely last time out 10. VIRTUEL - Fifth behind Manoushka on his debut in a newcomers race at Dieppe in July. Leading contender 11. DANTZIG CHOP - Has won two claimers already this year and not without a chance of a place here today Summary Fifth behind Manoushka on his debut in a newcomers race at Dieppe in July the Freddy Head trained (10) VIRTUEL is dropped in to claiming company today and looks the one they all have to beat. (1) ROQUERO was an easy winner of a

19 claimer at Fontainebleau last month and looks the main danger to the selection. (2) BALANNJAR and (4) SPEEDYWELL are next best. Selections (10) VIRTUEL - (1) ROQUERO - (2) BALANNJAR - (4) SPEEDYWELL

20 Race 2 1. GOUDENHOOFT - Consistent so far and was runner up in a claimer over course and distance here last month 2. MARINKA - Has had the ten career starts and won on debut. Some decent runs in the meantime too 3. COMBUSTION - Off the mark in a Deauville claimer in August and second at Clairefontaine last month. Leading contender 4. SO YOU SWEET - Winner of a Maisons-Laffitte handicap in May and must be respected in this company 5. CHICHI ONE - Won on her debut in a newcomers race on the PSF at Chantilly last March but has been disappointing since 6. LAXXIA - One win from three starts in Germany which came last month. Place prospects here today 7. BIELLA - Both wins from sixteen came at Cagnes-sur-Mer back at the start of the year. Tough test here 8. LYPHARTY KA - Placed in two of her eight career outings and will need to find that little bit more 9. HOLDBACKTHERIVER - Blows hot and cold but appears to be competitive here and can get a look in 10. QATAR EVER - Won on debut last year and not disgraced in seven subsequent outings since then 11. TIN LADY - Well beaten tenth of eleven on her debut in a maiden at Nancy in April. Others preferred 12. MARSEILLE - Won two of her last three which were claimers at Vichy and Hyeres. Consider 13. ASHPOWER - Off the mark in a claimer at Strasbourg early last month. Place prospects here today Summary A winner of a claimer on the PSF at Deauville in August (3) COMBUSTION finished runner up behind Kibrar in another claimer at Clairefontaine last time out. She gets the vote here ahead of (12) MARSEILLE who has won two of her last three which were claimers at Vichy and Hyeres. (1) GOUDENHOOFT and (4) SO YOU SWEET can make the frame. Selections

21 (3) COMBUSTION - (12) MARSEILLE - (1) GOUDENHOOFT - (4) SO YOU SWEET

22 Race 3 1. RUE DE RIVOLI - Dual winner already this season and eight in total but a bit high in the handicap maybe 2. LOOPER - Four time winner from twenty one career runs including a handicap at Strasbourg last time out. Consider 3. SQUARE SET - Placed several times this year including in a conditions race here in June 4. SECRET PEARL - Won a handicap at Lion-Dangers in August and a respectable run at Compiegne last time out 5. DAME D'ID - Won a Class E handicap over course and distance here earlier this month. Respected 6. GREY MAGIC NIGHT - Well beaten in a Class D handicap at Fontainebleau last time out. Hard to recommend 7. VINCENTO - Come back run was a winning one in a conditions race at Nancy in April but has struggled in seven starts since then 8. WALLIS - Won a Class E handicap at Clairefontaine last time out in August and not ruled out here 9. OLD TRAFFORD - Dual winner from fourteen runs and a decent effort at ParisLongchamp last month 10. A HEAD AHEAD - Twice a winner from twenty seven starts but must do better than of late to take this 11. KOURKAR - Had shown hints of ability in maidens last year but well beaten on return at Tours recently 12. MOTZER - Has not run since October of 2017 when unplaced here in a handicap. Others preferred 13. FULL DANCE - Won a handicap here in October of 2017 but has been disappointing since then. Well handicapped 14. CURVER - Well beaten in a claimer at Compiegne earlier this month when returning after a long break 15. ZAVERNA - Triple winner from twenty one career runs but likely to find a few too good here today 16. KORINNA - She is two wins from twenty seven runs but that there are others who look better placed today Summary

23 (13) FULL DANCE has been generally disappointing since winning a handicap here in October of 2017 but has been dropping down in the weights. He gets a tentative vote here to record his third career success. (2) LOOPER won a handicap at Strasbourg last time out and can be in the mix again today. (8) WALLIS and (5) DAME D'ID are two more to consider. (9) OLD TRAFFORD is next best. Selections (13) FULL DANCE - (2) LOOPER - (8) WALLIS - (5) DAME D'ID - (9) OLD TRAFFORD

24 Race 4 1. GRIFFONE - Fourth behind Msaikah on his French debut in a maiden at Maisons-Laffitte last month and is respected here 2. SON PARDO - Improved in his last two runs when third at Vichy and second in Germany last time out 3. WAHEEBAH - Runner up in a maiden at Maisons-Laffitte in May and third at ParisLongchamp in June. Place claims 4. O FORTUNA - Fourth behind Amazing Lips in a maiden race over 2100m last month. Has more to offer 5. LOST PARADISE - Runner up behind Srilandagreen in a maiden race at Clairefontaine last time out. Not ruled out today 6. MARIA'S LEGACY - Runner up in both of her career starts at Clairefontaine. Place prospects again today 7. MAROUCHE - Placed in all of her four runs and looks to set the standard here. One for the short list 8. SELIMONTE - Second at Deauville on August 9th and runner up again in a maiden at Evreux last time out 9. ALZEER - Fifth behind Boissey on his debut in a newcomers race at Fontainebleau in May. Stiff test here 10. DALVINI - Well beaten sixth of seven in a maiden race at Croise-Laroche last month. Others preferred 11. MONTEPULCIANO - One placed efforts from five career starts in Germany and needs to improve 12. MEHYT - Unplaced in both of his career starts at Clairefontaine and Maisons- Laffitte 13. BLUE PEGASOS - Creditable effort when fourth in a maiden at Lyon La Soie last time out. More required 14. AZTEC WARRIOR - Has shown hints of ability in three career starts in Germany but faces a tough test here today 15. MYOSOTIS - Best career run from four was when second at Hanover last month. Faces better opposition today 16. DELIGHTED - By Rock Of Gibraltar and is the ninth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners Summary

25 (7) MAROUCHE has run well in all of her four starts to date including finishing third behind Frequence Mag in a maiden race at Craon last month. She can record a deserved first career success today. Runner up behind Srilandagreen in a maiden race at Clairefontaine last time out (5) LOST PARADISE must be respected. (1) GRIFFONE and (4) O FORTUNA are two more that cannot be ruled out. (3) WAHEEBAH can make the frame. Selections (7) MAROUCHE - (5) LOST PARADISE - (1) GRIFFONE - (4) O FORTUNA - (3) WAHEEBAH

26 Race 5 1. FUEGO SPORT - One success from just the four starts but others still preferred here 2. VAL BEVER - Placed in the latest three of five starts and well worth a look in this 3. ALLIANCE A VARY - Off the mark on the last of her eigt starts which came at Moulins so that was better 4. RUMBO NORTE - One win from a dozen runs which came in a Montauban claimer last time out 5. LA CIOTAT - Sole win from six came last time on the synthetic surface at Lyon- La Soie 6. BALLYMORE INN - Best effort from five was when fourth last time out at Maisons-Laffitte 7. JARNISY - Sole success from eleven came on penultimate run at Vittel but even more needed 8. VICTORY PARADE - One win from eight which came in a Maisons-Laffitte claimer two goes back 9. BOSQUENTIN - Placed in two from five and runner up last time out at Fontainebleau so well noted here 10. KISSING LIGHT - Won the middle of his five runs and that came at Wissembourg but this is a much bigger task 11. FAHAWRO - Finished third on debut but only fair in last couple of runs so work to do 12. SO THEY SAY - PLaced fourth in two of his four starts and will need to find a lot to get close 13. SPEED - Placed in four of his seven runs including last two so might have an each way shout 14. GOLEGA - Placed once in her four runs which came last time at Fontainebleau and on the right road 15. QUINZE VINGTS - One win from his nine starts and did it well at Nancy two starts back so a possibility 16. CURLY CHOP - Finished fourth in one of his four starts but that form will not suffice here 17. AUTHOTIME - Unplaced on all four runs and could well be the complete outsider of the field 18. DAVANTI SAN GUIDO - Remains a maiden after fifteen runs and that tells its

27 own story so not fancied Summary An absolutely wide open three year old handicap for three year old's. (2) VAL BEVER just about gets the call after her three recent places and most notably when runner runner up at Le-Croise Laroche last time. She can go one better and see off several dangers who might be headed up by (9) BOSQUENTIN and (5) LA CIOTAT. (6) BALLYMORE INN and (15) QUINZE VINGTS have claims also. Selections (2) VAL BEVER - (9) BOSQUENTIN - (5) LA CIOTAT - (6) BALLYMORE INN - (15) QUINZE VINGTS

28 Race 6 1. ASCOT ANGEL - Five wins from fifteen including two in a row earlier this season so must be looked at 2. DORADO - Great strike rate with ten wins from twenty nine. First start in this country 3. SIKANDARI - Still a maiden after eight runs. Poor on only two starts this season so far 4. GRAND VINTAGE - Triple winner from forty one starts and could well run very decently here 5. FRANZ SCHUBERT - Won on debut back in 2016 and has run some decent races since then so small hopes 6. ROYALICKLY - Dual winner from sixteen runs and ran ok when last seen at Le Mans but more required 7. NEGUEV - A two time winner from half a dozen runs but has obviously had issues 8. DAME DU ROI - Triple winner from a dozen starts and has the overall form to go very well 9. FLEURETTE - Finished seventh on debut at Chantilly but has a mountain to climb in all reality Summary This Class A conditions event for four year old's and up affords a great opportunity for (8) DAME DU ROI to get back into the winners enclosure following some really decent performances in just the three starts this season. (1) ASCOT ANGEL and (4) GRAND VINTAGE will certainly put up a bod fight with (5) FRANZ SCHUBERT next in. Selections (8) DAME DU ROI - (1) ASCOT ANGEL - (4) GRAND VINTAGE - (5) FRANZ SCHUBERT

29 Race 7 1. CALADIYNA - A dual winner from a dozen runs but may need some of the others to falter 2. LALYROSE - Dual winner from thirteen and has been oh so consistent of late and a must for short list 3. SOALA - Placed in the last two of her three runs and has the services of the excellent Boudot 4. LOTS OF TEA - Off the mark on the last of her eight runs which came in a Tours claimer 5. ARDEATINA - Five time winner from twenty two and runner up in a Lyon-La Soie claimer last time 6. MARVELINA - An improved third on the last of three starts starts which came at Chateaubriant 7. VILLA AMADORA - Sole win from seven came in a Saint-Malo claimer two goes back so has some form 8. MISSA EST - Unplaced in all four outings and is of little interest here for punters 9. OCCHIOBELLO - Remains a maiden after nineteen runs and patience is running out swiftly at this stage 10. FLASHY - Still a maiden after a dozen runs but a good runner up at Toulouse last time out 11. IVRESSE DES SENS - Runner up in the second of her six starts but has regressed somewhat ever since 12. NIKU - Placed in two of her five outings and could be well handicapped here for this 13. HIDE THE KEY - Placed in the latest two of her seven runs but even more required here now 14. SHREKE EY - Unplaced in all five starts but did show some form in those and not ruled out 15. CYCLANADA - Out of the frame in all seven starts so will need to find improvement big time 16. DIE RAKETE - Runner up in two of her fourteen runs but seems to be regressing big time 17. HERA OF THE GLADE - Placed once in eight runs but going the wrong way fast at this stage 18. MOULI - Finished third in her last two runs at Starsbourg but still a maiden

30 after sixteen Summary Consistency is a marvelous trait in any animal so (2) LALYROSE must be given a terrific chance for this fillies handicap having been running with great credit nearly all season and looks sure to be in the shake up. (7) VILLA AMADORA and (18) MOULI have similar chances and the same applies to (4) LOTS OF TEA and (3) SOALA. Selections (2) LALYROSE - (7) VILLA AMADORA - (18) MOULI - (4) LOTS OF TEA - (3) SOALA

31 Race 8 1. SOMMERY - Dual winner from fifteen runs but has been poor on last few tries so work to be done 2. ALACOVIA - Four time winner from twenty one but last two efforts are poor to say the least 3. PAQUES ISLAND - Five time winner from forty two. Racked up a hat trick earlier in season but average on last two 4. GAILLEFONTAINE - Dual winner from sixteen and has been runner up in latest two runs so in form 5. MADYLANE - Triple inner from fourteen but recent efforts are well off putting for today 6. MORTREE - Four time inner from forty four but has work to do in an overall context 7. DEE BLERE - One victory from thirteen. Two placed runs from three starts this season 8. OEUVRE - Four time inner from forty eight but did rather disappoint last time 9. MANOUKA - Dual inner from thirteen including last time out at Maisons-Laffitte after a break 10. CHARMEY - One success from ten runs and she does seem to have an unexposed look to her 11. MUTAMARIDA - One victory from ten outings. Runner up at ParisLongchamp last time out 12. TALISMANA - Five time winner from twenty nine. Won last time at Craon and two from last three 13. EMPRESS CLAUDIA - Broke her duck on last and fourteenth start which came at Clairefontaine-Deauville 14. SISSI DOLOISE - Dual winner from twenty two including penultimate run at Maisons-Laffitte 15. LA CAMBE - Placed in three of her eight runs but will need to produce a lot of improvement Summary This final race of a very busy day might go to (9) MANOUKA who won nicely at Maisons-Laffitte last time after been off for seven months and should be even fitter for this test and therefore rates a bet. (11) MUTAMARIDA arrives here in solid form and must be noted. (4) GAILLEFONTAINE and (10) CHARMEY have

32 chances also. Selections (9) MANOUKA - (11) MUTAMARIDA - (4) GAILLEFONTAINE - (10) CHARMEY

33 LES SABLES-D'OLONNE - 17th October Trainer of the day : Jean-Paul Marmion (203, 310, 314, 714, 817, 812) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (114, 215, 305, 409, 507, 616, 704, 805, 910) Horse of the day : Emilio Bello (817) Dark Horse : Elan Baroque (210) Race 1 1. BRUTUS D'HAVAROCHE - Opened his annual account late June but out of the picture in every race since and unlikely to worry the opposition 2. BABY ONE DESBOIS - Has looked a different horse since starting to race barefoot and although more productive on turf has a front-row start and must not be underestimated 3. BOB DES CARREAUX - Has been very hard to fault in recent weeks. Makes debut at the venue but breaks in front and looks a serious proposition 4. ASTRAL DE BEAUMEE - Enjoyed a good run from spring to summer but very disappointing in recent weeks and will pose no danger 5. ADIOS - Has done little of note in either code this season and is not about to change his ways 6. BAHIA D'IQUAINE - In the frame in two of last three and although no chance of winning this can still pick up a cheque 7. ALKARA - Undeniably capable but has made little impact since the spring and can be passed over 8. VAL DE VILLETOT - Pleased more than once during the summer but out of the picture in last three and must reaffirm 9. AND ZERO DIX - Unremarkable trotter with nothing to show for his efforts and can be ruled out 10. ANGE KARLANN - Enjoyed a lot of success in the other code last season but completely off the boil this term and no chance 11. BACCHUS D'ELA - On an excellent run of form lately with four wins from five. Incurs the penalty but can still impose 12. ASHOKA - Delicate but useful in both disciplines. Encouraged under the saddle last time and should not be ignored 13. BISE DU COGLAIS - Somewhat erratic but has ample ability. Stays shod though and others preferred this time

34 14. BETTINA DE TILLARD - Has raced well for the most part of late and pleased at Chartres last time. Raffin back in the sulky and will have a lot to offer 15. AS BLUE - Quality element dropping back in category. Hind shoes off for the occasion and will have his chances 16. BARAKA DE BOUGY - Hardy mare that always gives her best. Is clearly in form and despite the penalty can still get a look in 17. BUSINESS CLASS - Posted three wins during the spring but has struggled of late. On good behaviour though can make the first five 18. BALZAC DE L'ITON - Moderate sort with better aptitude for the other discipline and recent form does nothing to inspire Summary Back at the top of his game for the past two months (11) BACCHUS D'ELA has won four of his last five and despite the handicap can add another success to his tally. (3) BOB DES CARREAUX has been in similarly cracking form of late and the distance advantage can only work in his favour. Raffin has stayed faithful to the in-form (14) BETTINA DE TILLARD and the pair can again figure prominently. (15) AS BLUE drops back in class and with hind shoes off this time can get back in the game. (17) BUSINESS CLASS has not lived up to expectations recently but with application can make her presence felt. Selections (11) BACCHUS D'ELA - (3) BOB DES CARREAUX - (14) BETTINA DE TILLARD - (15) AS BLUE - (17) BUSINESS CLASS

35 Race 2 1. ESTERELLA D'IDEF - Not devoid of talent but consistency not her thing. Has never produced the goods when unshod behind and is not about to break the mould 2. ECKMULH DE KERLEAN - Seldom wins but has obvious ability. In decent shape and can get a look in if applied 3. ESTIMA BELLA - Serious filly that won her first two following the break. Less effective last time but can make amends and finish close 4. EDDY DE LA NOE - Useful on a good day but has just one race in him since the break and chances limited 5. ELLA DE BAILLE - Respectable filly that rarely disappoints when applied. Encouraged in a Vincennes Class D last time but still has more to find 6. ENABLE DREAM - Modest individual that has shown little aptitude for the harness code and can be ruled out 7. ENNEIGEE - Highly impressive in the other specialty. Unraced for three months and no threat 8. ECHO DE CHANLECY - Has ample ability but has struggled of late and will need to improve on his 7th place in the race of reference 9. ESQUISSE ROYALE - Yet to reproduce last season's form but is a quality filly and with shoes off for the first time can make a big impact from the first row 10. ELAN BAROQUE - Immensely capable trotter that encountered traffic problems at Vincennes last time out but with a better drive can play an important role here 11. EPSON D'ARIANE - Serious colt that seldom lets the side down. On the second line but is in flying form and can again go close 12. EMPRESS - Very good servant when she can stay in stride but returns shod from a spell and chances limited 13. EMILIANO - Like a horse reborn since starting to race unshod but not seen out since July and others preferred this time 14. ESKANDAR - Quality element that has just one race in him since the layoff and with shoes on will pose no danger 15. EZALYO SMART - Delicate but has talent in spades. Confirmed under these conditions and in present shape should prove the horse to beat 16. ECLAT DU THURE - Excellent servant under the saddle. Here for reasons of conditioning and no threat 17. EXCITING LADY - Serious filly that went into her break on a good note but

36 shoes on for comeback and others preferred 18. ELVIS MADRIK - Good class of trotter taking a dip in class but is shod this time and the extra 50m only compounds matters Summary (15) EZALYO SMART comes here on the back of two solid efforts at this level - including over course and distance last month - and thoroughly deserves to impose this time. He will however be up against the good (9) ESQUISSE ROYALE who is 25m better off and barefoot for the first time. (11) EPSON D'ARIANE has just one blip on his formsheet since February and should again trot into the money. Winner of five from eight (3) ESTIMA BELLA should not be too hastily judged for her recent Laval clinker. (10) ELAN BAROQUE seldom lets the side down and in present shape will be hard to ignore. Selections (15) EZALYO SMART - (9) ESQUISSE ROYALE - (11) EPSON D'ARIANE - (3) ESTIMA BELLA - (10) ELAN BAROQUE

37 Race 3 1. CAMBACERES - Enjoying a decent run at present but takes a big leap in class and others preferred this time 2. CALINOISE - Not the most productive of horses. Better in the other code and will have few friends 3. CYBELE DE JANVRIE - Kicked the year off decently but a total write-off since and no threat 4. BAROUDEUR BRIOTAIS - Moderate sort that showed improvement in a minor event late last month but on this occasion has no realistic chance 5. CELLIOTT MORILLON - Blows hot and cold but has ability. Raffin has accapted the drive and should not be far off the mark 6. CHEMIN D'ORTIGE - Unremarkable trotter that has done nothing of note for over 15 months and is not about to buck the trend 7. CYR DE COURTISON - Delicate sort with modest references and will have his work cut out 8. CYGNUS DU GUELIER - Has ability and is well-placed in front but sanctioned in last four and not easy to trust 9. CAYMAN - Moderate sort that was sanctioned in two of three here. Not currently firing on all cylinders and not a serious prospect 10. CHACHA DE GONTIER - Has made excellent progress of late. Imposed at Vincennes last time and with shoes off again could well double her money 11. BRAQUO - Gave an excellent account here during the summer and has continued his productive ways. Back on a hard surface but a player all the same 12. BONHEUR LA RAVELLE - Unremarkable type that showed improvement on turf last time but is shod here and will struggle to leave his mark 13. BANDIT CHARENTAIS - Nothing noteworthy on his card since late April and can be confidently disregarded 14. CALICIO BELLO - In the thick of things for the most part but unplaced in last two. Pleased last time here though and can get back down to business 15. CIDJIE DE GUEZ - Showed a lot of class last season but below-par in both since the layoff and no chance 16. COQ DE L'INAM - Decent trotter that always gives his best. Seldom wins but could possibly make the first five 17. CALVIA - Fifth over track and trip late August but otherwise very disappointing and unlikely to shake things up 18. CALL SECRET - Fine trotter that has been very hard to fault of late. Went

38 close last time here and on this occasion can have his way Summary Productive for the most part since the spring (18) CALL SECRET has looked in even better shape in recent weeks. He left a very good impression last time here and can pick up a second straight success. Confirmed at the venue and winner at Vincennes last time out (10) CHACHA DE GONTIER looks the principal threat. (11) BRAQUO is back at the top of his game following a lean patch and given his liking for the venue will have his chances. (14) CALICIO BELLO gave an excellent account here early August and although unplaced in two since can redeem himself. The tricky (5) CELLIOTT MORILLON breaks in front and with Raffin in charge should show progress. Selections (18) CALL SECRET - (10) CHACHA DE GONTIER - (11) BRAQUO - (14) CALICIO BELLO - (5) CELLIOTT MORILLON

39 Race 4 1. DIAMANT D'ALICE - Very ordinary trotter that has nothing to show for himself and can be confidently disregarded 2. DOMINO STAR - Moderate type that has placed just once in three here and after two straight sanctions will have few friends 3. DIONYSOS DU LOIR - Regularly gives his best but has not done enough lately to be considered dangerous 4. DERBY CHEVALERAIE - Finished third here late August but below-par in three since and little expected 5. DINO DU GOUTIER - Has shown marked improvement in recent weeks. Breaks in front and can pick up a cheque 6. DELCO DU BAS BOSQ - Not the most productive horse here and unlikely to shake things up on just second start back 7. DRAKKAR BUROIS - Not the most reliable but is in his class here and if focused can finish in the mix 8. DOLMEN - Occasionally shows his good side but disappointing this season and not a realistic proposition 9. DIAPASON DU TAM - Not the most attractive on paper but has considerable ability and Raffin can prove key to his redemption 10. DIAM ORANGE - In the frame in last three on turf. Switches surface this time but has a good entry and should not be underestimated 11. DINKY NELLIERE - Useful type that made a solid comeback last month but incurs the penalty here and a minor place chance at best 12. DORLANDO - Modest trotter that has shown better aptitude for the ridden code and chances limited 13. DUC LEBEL - Solid sort that has never disappointed when racing unshod and in this category can play an important role 14. DIRE STRAITS - Currently at the top of his game. Imposed courageously under these conditions last month and in similar form can pull off the hat-trick 15. DUO A L'OLIVERIE - Unexceptional type that has made little impact since the spring and will have few friends Summary (14) DIRE STRAITS has come into his own of late with two consecutive wins - including over track and trip - and with hind shoes off again can make it three on the trot. The complicated but well-regarded (9) DIAPASON DU TAM has been

40 entrusted to a leading driver this time and with application can make the most of his front-line start. (13) DUC LEBEL has nothing to prove at this level and with hind shoes off for the occasion will have his chances. (5) DINO DU GOUTIER has shown a more serious side to himself lately and is sure to generate interest. Selections (14) DIRE STRAITS - (9) DIAPASON DU TAM - (13) DUC LEBEL - (5) DINO DU GOUTIER

41 Race 5 1. DU PLESSIS CHESS - Very delicate trotter but is better than his formsheet would suggest and can get a look in if he can get off on the right foot 2. DELTA CHARM - Showed promise last season but below-par this term and has no realistic chance 3. DAY GLORIOUS - Blows hot and cold but is clearly in form and can take advantage of the front-line start 4. DJANGO DE BOUP - Won over course and distance during the summer and went close again mid-september. Just front shoes off this time but one to note all the same 5. DIS MOI TOUT - Hardy sort that left a good impression last time out. Hind shoes off again and will have his supporters 6. DOMINO DODVILLE - Useful on a good day but has just one race in him this term and will need the outing 7. DANDY CHERI - Trotter with obvious ability but out of sorts lately. Entrusted to Raffin for the occasion and will garner support 8. DIEGO DE LAURIERE - Sprang a surprise at Machecoul last month but failed to confirm next time and unlikely to shake things up 9. DUO DE BELLOUET - Has ability but not the most dependable and a better prospect in the claiming division 10. DINOZZO DE BESS - Very complicated but has considerable ability. Starts in front here and with application can get back to winning ways 11. DRAKKAR DE MARZY - Very hard to fault when he can stay in stride. Shoes back on but loves the venue's profile and must be afforded respect 12. DROOPY DELADOU - Left a good impression here late August before pleasing in better company at Vincennes and despite the handicap can play a leading role 13. DIVIN D'AXEL - Solid as a rock during the spring but has been below-par of late. Goes shod this time and no chance 14. DERBY DES VAUCHAUX - Evidently capable but has failed to recapture last winter's form and can be passed over Summary Regularly a question of all-or-nothing (10) DINOZZO DE BESS comes here off four straight sanctions but finds himself on the first line this time and if he deigns to stay in stride should wrap this up. (12) DROOPY DELADOU is confirmed at

42 this level - and appreciates Les Sables d'olonne - and in present form can defy his 25m penalty. (7) DANDY CHERI has been entrusted to a driver in form and can begin on the road to redemption. (11) DRAKKAR DE MARZY is presently in excellent condition - and likes the venue - and even though shod can still get in on the action. Selections (10) DINOZZO DE BESS - (12) DROOPY DELADOU - (7) DANDY CHERI - (11) DRAKKAR DE MARZY

43 Race 6 1. FAUVETTE MADRIK - Unexceptional filly making her first appearance since July and chances slim to none 2. FAUVE BERRY - Winner of all three races she has finished to date but unseen for two months and not an obvious choice this time 3. FALKRIS - Handy sort that always gives his best but takes a leap in class and will need to find significantly more 4. FANGIO COBO - Has enjoyed a fruitful streak since the spring but in better company here and despite the front line start still looks an outsider 5. FALCO D'HAVAROCHE - Not the most disciplined but useful all the same. Not seen out since early June though and will need the run 6. FILOU D'ARQUENAY - Very impressive last season. Made his re-entry a fortnight ago and should logically show improvement. Minor place chance 7. FROSTIE LOVE - Has demonstrated very good aptitude to date and confirmed at the venue. In excellent shape and from the first line should not be far off the mark 8. FLORE DE REGO - Serious type but has shown better aptitude for the other code and chances limited 9. FINE LAME - Unexceptional trotter that has done little of note since the spring and can be passed over 10. FLEUR ROSEE - Not always the most reliable but has ample ability. Unraced for four months though and others preferred this time 11. FANTAISIE CHERIE - Sanctioned as often as not but has merit. Went into her break on a high note and will have her supporters 12. FOSCA LUDOISE - Fine dual-discipline filly making her first harness appearance at this level but can still acquit himself competitively 13. FOR YOU MADRIK - Consistently in the thick of things when he can maintain stride. Left a good impression on comeback and can get in on the action 14. FIRST LADY'S PARIS - Winner of all four to date. Unraced since early July but should still acquit herself honourably 15. FLEURON D'IROISE - Just one win in 11 career starts. Returns after a 2.5 months' layoff and will need the race 16. FELICIANO - Quality colt that would have won the Prix Albert Viel had he stayed in stride. Sanctioned early in the Gr.3 Prix Kurse next time but can win this if he can get off on the right foot 17. FALCAO DE LAURMA - Serious trotter that seldom disappoints when

44 applied. Gave a good account in the Prix Kurse two weeks ago and looks a major player 18. FAKIR DU LORAULT - Has shown considerable class to date. Just one race under his belt this term but if fully fit can make a big splash Summary Most of the interest will be focused on the second line here with platonic Prix Albert Viel winner (16) FELICIANO the obvious choice but to win this he will need to keep his action together. Another classy element (17) FALCAO DE LAURMA most recently trotted third in the Gr.3 Prix Kurse at Vincennes and looks the principal threat. After a much-needed re-entry run (18) FAKIR DU LORAULT should be race-fit and can make the frame this time. (13) FOR YOU MADRIK has not once disappointed when applied and the nature of his comeback augurs well for his chances. (7) FROSTIE LOVE breaks with a 25m head-start and is already proven under these conditions. Selections (16) FELICIANO - (17) FALCAO DE LAURMA - (18) FAKIR DU LORAULT - (13) FOR YOU MADRIK - (7) FROSTIE LOVE

45 Race 7 1. DELFINEA BELLA - Highly impressive when trouncing the opposition at Parilly last week and can go far if in similar form 2. DIANE CHOUAN - Delicate but has ample ability. Finished close here last time and with stride in check can finish in the money 3. DARLYNN PONCELET - Solid last season but a complete write-off this term and no chance 4. DESIGN GIRL - Quality mare but not the easiest to handle. Is well-positioned on the first row though and if Raffin can work his magic her place is in the frame 5. DIVINE FOUTEAU - Moderate mare that has not made the frame since September 2017 and is not about to spring any surprises 6. DIVINE CODIE - Currently at the top of her game and although taking a big step up in class can still give a competitive account 7. DONA RIEZAISE - Has not seen the inside of the winners' enclosure for some time and not a realistic proposition 8. DANAIDES - Has struggled since pulling off a double earlier in the summer but hind shoes off this time and can make amends 9. DZIGANE DU GUERET - Decent mare that has been in good shape of late. Appreciates these conditions and will not be far off the mark 10. DARLING LADY - Useful sort but considerably better in the other discipline and can be passed over 11. DAME DE LA COUDRE - In the thick of things for the most part. In better company but can still pick up some stake money 12. DOLCE VITA FOLLE - Gives a respectable account for the most part when barefoot but better right-handed and others preferred 13. DIVINE DE L'ITON - Talented mare but reserves her best for the ridden code and poses no threat 14. DOSMINA BELLA - In cracking form for past three months. Is confirmed here and considering the good entry looks the horse to beat Summary Since placing third here during the summer (14) DOSMINA BELLA has been on a superb run and recently put in a fast time at Laval. She benefits from an excellent entry and should be able to win this. The complicated (4) DESIGN GIRL is better positioned in front and being entrusted to Raffin will justifiably garner her a lot of support. (1) DELFINEA BELLA won with authority at Parilly last week and in