VINCENNE S - 20th September

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1 VINCENNE S - 20th September Estebane Sacha (711) Dark Horse : Early Dream (805) Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (113, 413, 509, 807) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (206, 302, 413, 807) Horse of the day : Race 1 1. FRIENDLY - Made a very disappointing start to his ridden career earlier in the month and will have few takers 2. FUEGO DU CHENE - Well-related sort making his first appearance under the saddle and if as good as his half-brother Eros du Chene will have a lot to offer 3. FLASH QUICK - Well-regarded and very unlucky last time. Lamy has maintained faith and can play an important role 4. FAKIR DES BORDES - Unremarkable type that has never finished closer than 5th in seven starts and not a realistic proposition 5. FORJET VOGOULIERE - Showed good progress at Laon earlier in the month and could possibly get a look in here 6. FAKIR VICTORY - Has shown marked improvement since changing discipline. Finished a place behind (5) FORJET VOGOULIERE at Laon but still has a lot more to find 7. FOOT DES GLENAN - Complicated sort but not without ability. Has yet to shine in the ridden code though and appears outclassed 8. FAROUK DU GUELIER - Has looked a different horse since changing discipline. Ran 2nd to (13) FIDELIOR DE GUEZ at Laval before coming third here next time. Abandoned by Lebourgeois but can still get in on the action 9. FLAVIUS DE LUBEL - Left a very good impression on ridden debut in a Class D on the short track and in similar form should not be far off the mark

2 10. FAUBOURG - Opened his harness account early August before finishing runner-up to a very good horse at Caen next time and should again play a prominent part 11. FRANCOIS DI SCORZA - Moderate sort with just one place in five attempts in the discipline and needs to raise his game 12. FERMO - Gives everything he has when applied but will need to improve on latest effort on the inner track 13. FIDELIOR DE GUEZ - Showed promise under harness before switching codes. Got off the mark in good order at Laval recently and another big performance anticipated 14. FIER DES CHARRONS - Has placed just once in three appearances under the saddle and on this occasion will have his work cut out 15. FORTUNO DE VIETTE - Showed early promise but has failed to impress since being stepped up in class and can be passed over 16. FULL SYSTEM - Delicate but is twice a winner under harness. Takes to the specialty for the first time but not an obvious choice Following a promising debut under the saddle late last month (13) FIDELIOR DE GUEZ went on to win like a serious colt at Laval next time and can expect to receive the lion's share of support. (3) FLASH QUICK could well have won at Bernay first time under the saddle had he not broken stride but with application can figure prominently. (10) FAUBOURG put on a good show behind a fine sort at Caen recently and Lebourgeois has stayed faithful. (8) FAROUK DU GUELIER has taken particularly well to his new vocation and can also play a part. Recent ridden debutant (9) FLAVIUS DE LUBEL is another to bear in mind. (13) FIDELIOR DE GUEZ - (3) FLASH QUICK - (10) FAUBOURG - (8) FAROUK DU GUELIER - (9) FLAVIUS DE LUBEL

3 Race 2 1. FROUFROU DU GARDEN - Hardy type that never lets the side down. Set his personal best over course and distance three weeks ago and can go far 2. FUNKY D'ALB - Useful sort that finished a place behind (1) FROUFROU DU GARDEN here late last month. Unlikely to repeat but can pick up a cheque 3. FINGERS CROSS - Not the most productive in autostart events but is a useful colt and from the 3-spot can give this a good go 4. FACETIEUX - Good class of colt that flew up at Divonne last time. Entrusted to Nivard for the occasion and is ideally placed behind the car. Claim 5. FRONT D'AM - Quality colt but has never produced the goods on the long course and after over three months off will need the outing 6. FALCO DU DOUET - Complicated but has considerable class. Has never been seen over this distance but should not be an issue and with Bazire in charge can impose 7. FETICHE D'URZY - Moderate colt that showed improvement in a claimer over track and trip ten days ago but on this occasion will have too much to do 8. FENIX DU LOISIR - Has demonstrated very good consistency to date. Goes over any trip and looks a decent place chance on Vincennes debut 9. FRONSAC MADRIK - Kicked his career off nicely but unplaced since. Makes second start back but best to monitor this time 10. FULL AUX ROIS - Mixes the good with the less good. Starts on the second line and a minor place chance at best 11. FLOBART DU TOULAY - Unremarkable trotter that has done nothing of note since the spring and can be ruled out Although still something of a delicate soul (6) FALCO DU DOUET has nonetheless shown significant class. He imposed with authority at Saint-Malo last month and with application can confirm. The better positioned (4) FACETIEUX won unchallenged at Divonne last time and with Nivard in the wagon here will be no pushover. (1) FROUFROU DU GARDEN has yet to lose his maiden tag but has never disappointed and looks a solid place chance once more. (8) FENIX DU LOISIR breaks wide but is another reliable servant and can get in on the action. (6) FALCO DU DOUET - (4) FACETIEUX - (1) FROUFROU DU GARDEN - (8)

4 FENIX DU LOISIR

5 Race 3 1. OCHONGO FACE - Has been very disappointing so far this season and latest sanctions do nothing to inspire confidence 2. TINAMO JET - In cracking form since mid-june. Imposed with authority over course and distance 12 days ago. Is unbeaten with Bazire in the sulky and can confirm 3. CREPE DE SATIN - Seldom wins but regularly in the thick of things when applied. Has a good record with Goop and can make amends for latest effort 4. USAIN HENNA - Swedish sort that has been superb since coming to France. Winner of his last two - and latterly with ease at Cagnes - and must be considered one of the leading prospects 5. BRAINSTORM - Has never shown any aptitude for the harness game. Has other priorities and no threat 6. CAP MATYSS - Tricky type but has considerable ability. Third in the race of reference and with application can play an active role 7. COPERNIC DE PLAY - An absolute revelation this year and has form at a better level. Solid fourth to (2) TINAMO JET over track and trip earlier in the month and should give another competitive account 8. BARAKA DE BELLOU - Not the easiest horse to handle but useful on a good day. Unlucky behind (11) KING SIR KIR last time but can make amends and pick up a small cheque on this occasion 9. BINGO D'ATTAQUE - Is better on flatter surfaces going right-handed but his form is sure and can be considered a worthy outsider 10. CICERO NOA - Consistently gives a good account and has nothing to prove in this class. Goes barefoot this time and will not be far off the mark 11. KING SIR KIR - Boasts a superb record in this class of race. Expected to finish better than third last time but comes here fresh and can play an important role 12. AIGLE JENILOU - Has never produced the goods here but put on a good show in the Pornichet GNT stage earlier in the month and should not be underestimated 13. CHICAGO BLUES - Has enjoyed a productive run over the past month. Not the greatest fan of Vincennes but still deserves credit 14. BEST DU HAUTY - A constant disappointment since the start of the year and in current form has no realistic chance

6 Currently at the top of his game and unbeaten with Bazire in the sulky (2) TINAMO JET won a G.3 over course and distance in style recently and is expected to repeat. (4) USAIN HENNA has been superb since leaving Sweden and with shoes off again can make a big impact on his Vincennes debut. (6) CAP MATYSS and (7) COPERNIC DE PLAY finished respectively third and fourth to the favourite last time but the latter gets the nod here given his consistency and better record in this class of event. (2) TINAMO JET - (4) USAIN HENNA - (7) COPERNIC DE PLAY - (6) CAP MATYSS - (10) CICERO NOA - (11) KING SIR KIR - (12) AIGLE JENILOU - (13) CHICAGO BLUES

7 Race 4 1. ALEX TROJBORG - Swedish raider that was sanctioned on recent French debut but stable in good shape and with Goop in charge should not be overlooked 2. COCOON AGE - Can prove delicate but useful on a good day. Well-positioned in front but no more than a minor place chance 3. DIESIS DU GOUTIER - Serious sort with good provincial form. Won smartly at Toulouse recently and from the 3-spot should have a lot to offer 4. CHINI DE L'OISON - Delicate type but has ample ability. Reassured at Le Croise-Laroche ten days ago and has the plum spot behind the car. Place chance 5. CUPIDON FOR EVER - Started the summer season nicely but has since lost his way and not a realistic proposition 6. DEAL ON LINE - Clearly talented but plagued by stride problems this season and can be ruled out 7. SAHARA ONE - Opened his French account at Bernay eleven days ago. Goes barefoot for the first time and looks a player 8. AMAZING DYNAMITE - Delicate but has good credentials at a superior level and with application can play an active role 9. DIEGO D'UKA - Has ability but not the most reliable. Third on his only start over the distance here but still not easy to make a case 10. TREZEGUET KYU - Useful Italian raider making first start for new trainer. Recently beat his personal best and will be one to note 11. TOKEN BI - Excellent campaigner that left a fine impression on French debut. Front shoes off again and should figure prominently 12. WHOLE LOTTA LOVE - Moderate sort that has struggled in latest outings and needs to reaffirm 13. DREAMBREAKER - Classy German import that won with brio over longer here last month. Bazire takes over in the sulky and can defy his second row start. Claim After three difficult starts since moving to the Bazire yard (13) DREAMBREAKER got it right with an authoritative victory over longer here last month. He is not ideally positioned on the second line but the boss is in the wagon and can double up. Fourth on his French debut at Enghien late June (11) TOKEN BI makes his first appearance at Vincennes but still looks good enough to put in a big

8 performance over a distance he appreciates. (7) SAHARA ONE made his second French start a winning one and with shoes off for the first time can make a big impact. Facile Toulouse winner nine days ago (3) DIESIS DU GOUTIER makes the long trip to Paris with a realistic chance of making the frame. (13) DREAMBREAKER - (11) TOKEN BI - (7) SAHARA ONE - (3) DIESIS DU GOUTIER

9 Race 5 1. AURASI DREAM - Has not made the frame since May 2017 and can expect to have few friends in the markets 2. BYRH GEDE - Good class of horse but has just one race in her since the break. Often runs well after a layoff though and from the first row could win this 3. BUNKER DE RETZ - Just one blip on his formsheet when barefoot this summer. Imposed with room to spare at Feurs last time and from the front line here looks a serious prospect 4. VITTORIA SHAN - Back at the top of her game following a dry spell. Takes a step up in class but incurs no penalty this time and must be respected 5. BONCHAMP GEDE - Yet to show any great flair for the specialty. Breaks in front but still not an obvious choice 6. ALAIN D'OCCAGNES - Unremarkable type that has done nothing noteworthy for some time and is not about to buck the trend 7. ULTRA TIVOLI - Currently in good shape but failed to fire here last month. Drops marginally in class but others still preferred 8. BAYERN - Useful type with a decent Vincennes record and has references under these conditions. Respectable last time at Cagnes and can pick up another cheque 9. ABYDOS DU VIVIER - Hardy sort that imposed over course and distance during the spring and in present form appears to have a decent hand to play 10. VIKING DREAM - Has shown decent aptitude for the game but latest form does nothing to inspire confidence 11. UGO DES JACQUOTS - Moderate sort that has respectable references in the discipline but still not an obvious choice 12. VANAE DES VOIRONS - Unseen in the discipline since Surprised under harness last time but unlikely to take the world by storm 13. VIVIEN - Serious type that has previously won at this level. Surprisingly below-par here last time and with shoes on can be passed over 14. BEAU DE GRIMOULT - In cracking form in both codes lately. Courageous winner of a Craon Class D earlier in the month and comes to Paris with a good hand to play 15. AQUITAINE D'ARON - Produced some decent efforts during the winter and should be fit by now. If applied should not be too far off the mark

10 (2) BYRH GEDE is seldom better than he is when racing fresh and after a muchneeded comeback under harness he breaks on the front line here and with Jublot in the saddle can get straight back down to business. (14) BEAU DE GRIMOULT may be 25m worse off but he has been flying lately and is capable of confirming his recent Craon success. The reinvigorated (3) BUNKER DE RETZ will be partnered by the talented Oceane Briand for the first time and starting on the first row can only enhance his already good prospects. (9) ABYDOS DU VIVIER appears to be back on track and should not be far off the mark. (2) BYRH GEDE - (14) BEAU DE GRIMOULT - (3) BUNKER DE RETZ - (9) ABYDOS DU VIVIER

11 Race 6 1. FIRST CLASS - Delicate but has ample ability. Has no references over the outer course here and the step up in class may be a step too far 2. FINE PERLE DU GITE - Regular for the most part but trounced in the race of reference and must show marked improvement 3. FAVORITE FLIGNY - Trotted fifth to (7) FORTUNA PRIDE over track and trip last month and then won a Graignes Class B a week later. In similar form can challenge for a place in the frame 4. FLICKA LUCAXELO - Just one win in 18 starts and has not done enough lately to be considered a threat 5. FASHION JOSSELYN - Classy filly with an enviable strike rate. Fourth in the race of reference and can go one closer this time 6. ZANIAH BI - Quality Italian raider that beat a number of these - including (8) FABLE DU PLESSIS - at Enghien on her French debut. Can make a big impact if she takes to the Vincennes profile 7. FORTUNA PRIDE - Serious filly that showed great mettle to win here late last month even though having faulted at the start. Can double up provided she can assure her initial strides 8. FABLE DU PLESSIS - Excellent campaigner that finished a close runner-up to (7) FORTUNA PRIDE last time and looks the principal opposition 9. FRENCH DARLING - Seldom wins but always gives her best and could get a look in if she can reproduce her penultimate performance 10. FREGATE ISLAND - Decent filly that finished in the mix in both re-entry races. Has twice won over course and distance and must be taken seriously This looks a repeat of last month's Class A Prix de Molay over course and distance - except that most step up in class here. (7) FORTUNA PRIDE imposed that day with great courage and what makes her victory more impressive was that she endured stride problems at the start. She looks capable of repeating and can again hold off the tough (8) FABLE DU PLESSIS who finished a close runner-up that day. Winner of four from five coming into the race (5) FASHION JOSSELYN trotted a decent fourth and should logically make the frame on this occasion. Fifth in the race of reference (3) FAVORITE FLIGNY since went on to win a Graignes Class B and also looks competitive.

12 (7) FORTUNA PRIDE - (8) FABLE DU PLESSIS - (5) FASHION JOSSELYN - (3) FAVORITE FLIGNY

13 Race 7 1. ESPAGNA SPORT - Moderate type making her first appearance on the outer course and in this company will have her work cut out 2. ELEGANCE EXPRESS - Course and distance winner during the spring. Has not been as sharp since though and must raise her game 3. EARTH VICTORY - Decent filly that trotted second to (11) ESTEBANE SACHA late last month. Stays shod this time but will be fresh and should not be ignored 4. EROLINA - Useful sort that always gives her best. A place behind (11) ESTEBANE SACHA on both starts over course and distance and can again apply the pressure 5. EGERIE DU VIVIER - Four times a runner-up before finishing 8th in a good G.2 recently. Drops back to a more reasonable level and can challenge for a spot in the frame 6. EMARA DU GOUTIER - Showed promise last year but plagued by stride issues since the winter. Unraced since late may and will need the outing 7. EXTREMITY - Yet to get into her stride since returning from the break but is a quality horse and it is only a matter of time 8. ETOILE DES YEDRAG - Serious filly that won comfortably over 2850m here late last month. Is barefoot again and looks a player 9. EIRE D'HELIOS - Winner of three of her last five. A beaten 4th to (11) ESTEBANE SACHA ten days ago but can still get a look in 10. ELECTRA WIND - Regularly bites off more than she can chew but at a more realistic level this time and if applied could pleasantly surprise 11. ESTEBANE SACHA - Has taken her game to a new level in recent weeks and given her liking for these conditions should be able to win this 12. EAST ISLAND - Superb over the winter but disappointing since. Stays shod for return from the spell and others preferred this time Like a horse reborn since going barefoot (11) ESTEBANE SACHA won comfortably on her first start over course and distance before coming second next time and is the leading contender here. (4) EROLINA finished a place behind her on both occasions and should again prove the principal threat. (8) ETOILE DES YEDRAG opened her seasonal account with ease late last month and after a three-weeks' break returns to the venue fresh and with a good hand to play. The hardy (5) EGERIE DU VIVIER was by no means disgraced in the G.2 Prix Guy le Gonidec earlier in the month and at this level will be considerably more competitive.

14 (11) ESTEBANE SACHA - (4) EROLINA - (8) ETOILE DES YEDRAG - (5) EGERIE DU VIVIER

15 Race 8 1. ETENCLIN - Good class of colt that would have finished close in last two had he not faulted. Form is not in doubt and with application can go far 2. EPILOBE DE BAILLY - Respectable trotter but has not been seen out for three months and even though barefoot for re-entry is still unlikely to influence the result 3. ETIOUNI - Useful when applied but better in the claiming division and no threat 4. EKIANGO DE NILE - Moderate sort that has looked ordinary of late and his Vincennes record speaks for itself. Disregard 5. EARLY DREAM - Serious colt with an enviable strike rate. Won smartly over track and trip recently and is not incapable of confirming 6. EXPRESS DU GERS - Has hardly stepped a foot out of place this season. Boasts a superb record over course and distance and will be no pushover 7. EXIT MONEY - Talented individual that should be at peak fitness by now. Is unshod behind for his return to Vincennes and if behaved should impose 8. ETHIEN DU VIVIER - Fine Swedish sort that was surprisingly unplaced here recently but Goop maintains faith and can make the frame this time After three return runs in the provinces the excellent (7) EXIT MONEY returns to Paris with hind shoes off and provided he can stay in stride should have his way. (1) ETENCLIN can also prove complicated but was still full of running when sanctioned in a similar race earlier in the month and with a bit more luck can redeem himself. Following his solid French debut in an Enghien G.3 (8) ETHIEN DU VIVIER ran flat in a similar event here next time but looks considerably more competitive on this time occasion. (6) EXPRESS DU GERS is a model of consistency and can well confirm his recent second in the race of reference. (7) EXIT MONEY - (1) ETENCLIN - (8) ETHIEN DU VIVIER - (6) EXPRESS DU GERS

16 STRASBOURG - 20th September Trainer of the day : Guillaume Macaire (402, 408, 604, 801) Jockey of the day : Bertrand Lestrade (402, 604, 801) Horse of the day : Politikar (604) Dark Horse : Ribot Dream (505) Race 1 1. ZITA DES ECHANAULT - Won four small races this season. Eight pounds allowance from apprentice lady-rider 2. BRONZO - Lightly-raced but in flying form and must be respected on first attempt over this distance 3. WINTER MAGIC - On a hattrick and should enjoy the extra-trip. Has leading claims 4. TEDDY EDWARD - Off the mark in a claimer on PSF in February. Has posted four modest efforts since then 5. ANALEON - Off the mark on 12th attempt in a condition race in Germany. Faces a tougher assignment here 6. SAUTE - Veteran gelding who posted an encouraging effort at Vittel last time out but faces a stiffer task here 7. NAOUSA - Placed twice this year but hasn't won since March Has a bit to find 8. TEMPLE BAR - Nine wins from seventy seven. On a long losing sequence but showed better intentions in last two 9. MARANO - A close second to (2) BRONZO over shorter last time at the venue. Tries the trip 10. NARGIS QUEEN - Useful sort in the claiming division and can pick up a cheque with a good run 11. ETOILE DU MATIN - On a long losing run but pops-up in the places every now and again and cannot be written off 12. SALMONELLE - Twenty eight times raced maiden but extra-distance will suit and looks a possibility 13. LAVELLE D'OR - On the podium twice from fourteen runs and needs to show progress to go off the mark 14. CHERRY BLOSSOM - Somewhat reassured at Vittel in her last start but

17 more is required to win here (3) WINTER MAGIC appears to enjoy this type of distance and makes a lot of appeal on what she has achieved recently. However it is worth keeping a close eye on other hattrick seeker (2) BRONZO who tries his luck for the first time beyond 2400m. The on-form (12) SALMONELLE is worth some consideration while (9) MARANO can also make the shortlist. (2) BRONZO - (3) WINTER MAGIC - (12) SALMONELLE - (9) MARANO

18 Race 2 1. VENT DES DUNES - Has turned a corner since racing in cross-country chases. Won over same distance at Vittel 2. AMAZING COMEDY - A proven sort in this discipline. Lightly-raced this season and will have his chances 3. MOON WELLS - Course & distance winner who boasts an impressive record in cross-country chases. Leading chance 4. TABAC D'ESTRUVAL - Seldom wins races but is very consistent in this discipline and must be respected 5. PACHA DU LAC - Nine time winner in this code. Soundly beaten at Vittel last time but can make amends 6. SERKO D'ACE - Just the one win from 48 but seldom disappoints and can be worth a look in 7. MAGNUM DU LAC - Missed all of Improved on second seasonal start but plenty more is required to win An easy winner of his last start at Granville, (3) MOON WELLS also scored over today's course and distance last year and will take a power of beating in this special event. (1) VENT DES DUNES is as good as he has ever been this season and is sure to garner a lot of support. (2) AMAZING COMEDY and (4) TABAC D'ESTRUVAL are well proven in this discipline and can complete the shortlist. (3) MOON WELLS - (1) VENT DES DUNES - (2) AMAZING COMEDY - (4) TABAC D'ESTRUVAL

19 Race 3 1. SHINING LORD - Useful in the handicap division in Germany. First run in a claimer. Consider 2. KICK AND RUSH - Not once out of the frame in four starts in claimers. Has been supplemented 3. DON PAPA - Got back down to business at Montier en Der following a lean patch. Supplemented 4. AIRFIELD BEAUTY - Has enjoyed a fruitful season in Germany in the handicap division. Enters the equation 5. PANGANIA - Has been going well in smallish events recently and cannot be discounted. Chance 6. GREY VENDOME - A triple winner from forty seven but on a long losing streak and must reaffirm 7. GAIUS CAESAR - Down the field in all three starts last year and did nothing to reassure on return at the venue two weeks ago 8. SINDACO - Very effective in this division since the turn of the year and warrants respect 9. FREEDOM TIME - Soundly beaten at the venue on return from almost two years on the sidelines. Will come on a lot for the race 10. GREEN ZONE - Soundly beaten on both seasonal starts and needs to show significant progress (2) KICK AND RUSH won well for his new connections at Moulins and is taken to confirm this success. He will lead the charge ahead of veteran gelding (8) SINDACO who has enjoyed an excellent run of form this season. German raider (4) AIRFIELD BEAUTY has yet to leave his mark in France but his recent outings are rather encouraging. (3) DON PAPA enters the equation. (2) KICK AND RUSH - (8) SINDACO - (4) AIRFIELD BEAUTY - (3) DON PAPA

20 Race 4 1. TASTE OF ROCK - Posted a good re-entry run at Wissembourg last May but disappointed on both subsequent runs 2. IRNOVA HAS - Has demonstrated ability on both codes at upper grade and looks a solid winning prospect 3. CENTEROYAL - Newcomers from this yard tend to need the run and is unlikely to garner much support 4. PANOS - Won a claimer on the flat last year. Has struggled this season. First time over hurdles 5. NIMIX DE JUILLEY - Newcomer by Al Namix that is unlikely to be ready. Watch unless betting suggests otherwise 6. MONTAURE - First-time starter by Le Havre. Hard to make a case and can be overlooked 7. ELEGANT STAR - Has demonstrated ability over the fences and must be respected on switchback to hurdles 8. MISTI D'ASPE - Unseated rider at the first hurdle on debut over jumps at Auteuil on 31 August. Must be given another chance 9. VALOUH KATE - Hard to make a case on paper and can easily be passed over Trainer Guillaume Macaire has a strong hand in this line-up. (2) IRNOVA HAS is a very smart filly over both fences and hurdles and looks hard to oppose. Nonetheless it is worth noting that stablemate (8) MISTI D'ASPE generated significant interest when he lost his rider on his hurdling debut at Auteuil. (7) ELEGANT STAR and (1) TASTE OF ROCK can be in the mix. (2) IRNOVA HAS - (8) MISTI D'ASPE - (7) ELEGANT STAR - (1) TASTE OF ROCK

21 Race 5 1. SHINY STAR - Far from disgraced when fifth of 13 in an identical contest over track and trip last time. Place chance 2. MOUNIRCHOP - Pleased when fourth of 13 in the race of reference run over course & distance 16 days ago. Can pick up a cheque 3. CAMPIONE - Has enjoyed a particularly fruitful winter in South-East France but not in the same form recently 4. HORS FORFAIT - Good last two runs in this division including last one over course & distance. Leading contender 5. RIBOT DREAM - Has been in excellent form since mid-june and is expected to give this a good go despite the four pounds penalty 6. SAGE BIRD - Not without merit but has little room for maneuver in a race like this and others are preferred 7. GOTTINGEN - Six pounds better off than last winning mark but on a poor run of form and needs to reaffirm 8. TAURANGA - Not the most reliable performer in this division and many others make more appeal 9. THYMIAN - Comes in on the back of two fair efforts in Germany and is not without a shout 10. DAME DES LYS - Not beaten far in last two starts in this division. Switches back to turf with strong claims 11. GREY MIRAGE - Erratic gelding who has not run since the end of March and has too much to find 12. ROYAL SUN - Has not done anything of note since June last year and can easily be passed over Beaten a head over course and distance in her last start, (4) HORS FORFAIT looks the obvious pick in this handicap. (2) MOUNIRCHOP finished a lengths further back in that same race and should feature prominently once again. (10) DAME DES LYS has been knocking and deserves the utmost respect. (5) RIBOT DREAM remains a player despite the rise in the weights. (4) HORS FORFAIT - (2) MOUNIRCHOP - (10) DAME DES LYS - (5) RIBOT

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23 Race 6 1. HORUS DE POMPADOUR - Well beaten on re-entry run on the flat at Zurich. Has previously shown ability over both hurdles and fences 2. CELTIC DREAM - Has ability but prone to health problem. Well in the race when falling at the second last at Dieppe a fortnight ago 3. LODGIAN WHISTLE - Has shown significant progress since switching over the obstacles this year. Player 4. POLITIKAR - Top-chaser back in A winner of his last two over the fences and should prove hard to beat on return to hurdling 5. WALERIO - Modest recent efforts in this discipline and will have limited aspirations 6. CALERO D'AIRY - Pulled-up on both starts so far. Off since November last year. Ignore 7. DOM ALRON - Hard to make a case for on form and can easily be passed over 8. ESCADRON - Four podiums on the flat in 2017 and Very modest efforts in all three starts over hurdles 9. FILOU DE JUILLEY - Soundly beaten on both career starts last year including one over hurdles. Watch 10. BANESCA D'AIRY - Has demonstrated hints of ability on the flat last year. First time over hurdles Among the best chasers in France two years ago, (4) POLITIKAR has done well since he has got back in action earlier in the season and will be hard to beat in this modest hurdle contest. (2) CELTIC DREAM was in contention for podium when he lost his rider at the second last at Dieppe and must be given another chance. (3) LODGIAN WHISTLE has some ability and can pick up a cheque. (4) POLITIKAR - (2) CELTIC DREAM - (3) LODGIAN WHISTLE - (1) HORUS DE POMPADOUR

24 Race 7 1. SABAWA - Scored with ease over this course & distance two months ago. Has a six pounds penalty to defy 2. SO PROUD - Registered a third career success in a handicap a fortnight ago. Four pounds up 3. AREION - Pleased in last two starts. Three pounds above last winning mark 4. BLACK BIRD RUNS - Not on the podium since October last year. Down in the weights and not without a shout 5. CHARLY - Has blown hot and cold in last two months but is on a workable mark at present 6. DYLANELLE - Trounced the field when back in the winners box at 22/1 at Evreux last time. Six pounds up 7. JASHPUR - Soundly beaten when second to (1) SABAWA last July over track & trip. Good last run at Baden-Baden and warrants respect 8. DAUPHINE DE FRANCE - Won over course & distance two months ago. Remains competitive off new mark and can get a look in 9. EARL OF HEINZ - Burst up late when second to (8) DAUPHINE DE FRANCE over this course & distance two months ago. Capable on a good day and not without a shout 10. MYSTERY BACK - Still a maiden after 16 starts. Off since December and likely to need this race 11. SILVER TOP - Not on the podium since June last year and needs to show significant progress to feature 12. POLARSTERN - German raider that has been modest all year and can be overlooked 13. INAWEN - Down the field in all four starts since switched back to flat racing and is best to overlook 14. CHIQUIT INDIAN - Battling to regain winning form and is probably better on the PSF. Tough test here 15. XELLENT - Very effective in first quarter of the season. Off since April and best to watch betting for more clues 16. GOLDEN CLUB - Won two in a row in spring 2017 but has been in mixed form since then and others make more appeal

25 Veteran mare (6) DYLANELLE has just shown she still has plenty left in the tanks and gets the vote to confirm her recent success at Evreux. A winner of her sole start over this course and distance, the on-form (8) DAUPHINE DE FRANCE looks the biggest threat to the selection. (3) AREION, (1) SABAWA and (2) SO PROUD are best of the remainders. (6) DYLANELLE - (8) DAUPHINE DE FRANCE - (3) AREION - (1) SABAWA - (2) SO PROUD

26 Race 8 1. CALOTIN - Looked very promising over both hurdles and fences last year. Will be ready despite returning from a one year break 2. EASYSLAND - A winner at Auteuil over hurdles early in the season. Made encouraging debut over the fences last spring 3. NETROE - Off the mark in a modest steeple-chase at Cluny two starts back. Place chance at best 4. SPRING RISK - Has been consistent over the obstacles so far but has yet to win a race after eight starts 5. ECHO ROC DE KERSER - Has featured in modest events in the provinces. Unlucky last time and can pick up a small cheque 6. MAGICMAN - Won a claimer over hurdles at Auteuil at the end of last year. Two victories on the flat this season. First time over fences 7. LATE NEWS - Dual winner over hurdles who made modest debut over the fences at Dieppe last month. Hard to fancy 8. PALAZZO CORSINI - Has placed over hurdles in Italy and Tcheque Republic. Has it all to prove on french soil 9. ARRATRIXIE - Modest over hurdles and did nothing to reassure on chase debut at Vittel. Can be overlooked 10. AMAZING SEA PEARL - Very effective over hurdles and looks interesting on chase debut Winner of the 2017 coveted Prix Wild Monarch, (1) CALOTIN has probably not fared up to expectations at the end of last year. He returns from a long break but should have no problem to wrap this up. (2) EASYSLAND is probably better over hurdles than he is over the fences and can be given some consideration. (4) SPRING RISK is not without ability and should be interesting to follow. (1) CALOTIN - (2) EASYSLAND - (4) SPRING RISK - (3) NETROE

27 FONTAINEBLEAU - 20th September Trainer of the day : Mathieu Boutin (101, 404) Jockey of the day : Cristian Demuro (105, 305, 503) Horse of the day : Pour Libranno (501) Dark Horse : Friandise Girl (606) Race 1 1. IMOTEP - Sixth of seven behind Pnyx in a claimer at ParisLongchamp earlier this month. Stiff test here 2. SUBLIMOSSI - Well beaten in a Listed race at La Teste Buch last time out. Dropped in class today and can go close 3. MOONLIGHT IN JAPAN - Well beaten ninth of ten behind Actually In Love in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte earlier this month 4. SONOMA - Disappointing last of seven in a maiden at Chantilly ten days ago. More needed here 5. BONARDA - Won on the fibresand first time out and has confirmed that promise in four starts since. Has claims 6. RED AZALEA - Sixth behind Actually In Love in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte earlier this month. Place prospects 7. MY DRAMA QUEEN - Got off the mark in a claimer at Saint-Malo last month and must be respected today Winner of a newcomers race on her debut at Marseille Vivaux in April (5) BONARDA has acquitted herself well in four conditions races since then and is the selection to make it career win number two today. (2) SUBLIMOSSI is also dropped in class today and looks the main danger. (7) MY DRAMA QUEEN and (1) IMOTEP are next best. (5) BONARDA - (2) SUBLIMOSSI - (7) MY DRAMA QUEEN - (1) IMOTEP

28 Race 2 1. FAMOUS WOLF - Runner up behind Rocques in a Class 1 race here in July and can be in the mix again today 2. BOPEDRO - Won on debut at Senonnes in July and runner up in two conditions races at Vichy since 3. HERMIONA - Debut winner at Vichy in July but a well beaten fourth in a conditions race there last month 4. D'ORO DIVA - Improved from debut with an impressive win in a maiden race at Moulins last month. Respected 5. ELEVEN O TWO - Got off the mark with a four length win in a maiden race at Le Touquet last month. Consider 6. FAST BERRY - Has experience and some fair form in the claiming division. More to do here (1) FAMOUS WOLF finished runner up behind Rocques in a Class 1 race here in July and was not disgraced when sixth of seven behind Al Hilalie in a Listed race at Deauville last month. He can get the better of (5) ELEVEN O TWO and (4) D'ORO DIVA who were both easy winners of maiden races last time out and must be respected. (2) BOPEDRO can make the frame. (1) FAMOUS WOLF - (5) ELEVEN O TWO - (4) D'ORO DIVA - (2) BOPEDRO

29 Race 3 1. METEORITE - Two wins from thirty eight which came at Hannover in June and a Moulins handicap last month. Up against it here 2. ELVIS - Placed in two conditions races on the PSF at Deauville last month. Form not so good on the turf 3. ZOELOLA - Placed a few times in twenty one career runs but recent four tries are of major concern 4. KADNIKOV - Only the one win from twenty two but has shown up well in several other races. Place claims 5. PRIME MINISTER - One victory from twenty but has placed second a few times including at Clairefontaine last month. Consider 6. EAU DU LARGE - Remains a maiden after twenty career starts and disappointed last time out at Saint-Cloud in May 7. RAISE THE STAKES - Some good efforts in a Class E handicaps this year and is not without a chance here today 8. LADY MAGIC - Modest form so far this year. Did better last year but needs to find a few lengths to win 9. DIVINE LEONE - Well tried this year and did win once but is unreliable. Others are preferred this time 10. CHERIES AMOURS - A close third in a Class G handicap at Strasbourg earlier this month. Tougher test here 11. TERYAG - Had a couple of these behind when runner up in a Class E handicap at ParisLongchamp this month. Respected 12. LA VALENTINE - Has won her last two which were Class E handicaps at Compiegne and Chantilly. Up 5.5 Kg in the weights as a result 13. DAWN PROMISE - Twice a winner from twenty six and has been knocking on the door so far this season. Every chance 14. HARK - Off the mark in a handicap at Deauville in July but well beaten at Clairefontaine last month 15. ODE ONE - Had a few of these behind when runner up to Song Of Life in a Class E handicap at ParisLongchamp this month Unplaced on the PSF at Deauville last month (13) DAWN PROMISE had been placed in Class E handicaps at Clairefontaine and Chantilly before that. He remains on a fair mark and gets a tentative vote today. (5) PRIME MINISTER can

30 reverse placings with (11) TERYAG and (15) ODE ONE to whom he finished behind when fourth at ParisLongchamp this month. (13) DAWN PROMISE - (5) PRIME MINISTER - (11) TERYAG - (15) ODE ONE

31 Race 4 1. DESERT HEIGHTS - One win from seventeen starts but appears to be out of form and not really fancied 2. MAELINE - A dual winner from twenty six career starts and has a decent chance on recent form 3. NEELANJALI - Gets a 2.5 Kg penalty for her win at ParisLongchamp earlier this month. Place prospects 4. LA FIBROSSI - Triple winner from thirty six runs. In very good placed form and attractively handicapped 5. PRIME TIME - Has been sliding down the handicap this year and showing better signs again lately 6. GRAF - A bit disappointing recently and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 7. SNOWY SUNDAY - Remains a maiden after sixteen but was runner up in a Class E handicap at Compiegne in July 8. NUIT DE MAI - Four time winner from thirty seven and a very good runner up at Clairefontaine last month 9. LA PLAYA - Still a maiden after twenty eight runs. Third at Maisons-Laffitte last time out. Place claims 10. SILVER POKER - A win and a third last year but no joy so far this term. Others preferred here today 11. EGERIA - Remains a maiden after twenty runs and probably best to look elsewhere for the winner 12. KILLING JOKE - Just the one success from fifty one and does not appeal much as a betting proposition 13. STELLA PYLA - Dual winner from forty six starts but basically out of form and work to do again 14. VEBRON - Off the mark in a handicap at Evreaux last month but well beaten at ParisLongchamp since 15. BELLO CIAO - Still to place after eleven runs and is basically hard to fancy at this stage (4) LA FIBROSSI had the last of her three career wins in a claimer at Saint-Cloud in November of She has been knocking on the door in handicaps lately and can get back to winning ways today. (2) MAELINE is also on a good run of

32 form at present and cannot be discounted. (8) NUIT DE MAI and (5) PRIME TIME can make the frame. (4) LA FIBROSSI - (2) MAELINE - (8) NUIT DE MAI - (5) PRIME TIME

33 Race 5 1. POUR LIBRANNO - One success from just her four runs and is so unexposed. A very big shout here 2. CHANGOURO BASC - Won two in a row during the month of June. Will have each way claims today 3. COULONCES - Dual winner from eight starts including a claimer at Chantilly last time out 4. SHAMSABAD - Won a claimer in the middle of five runs and may have been over faced in next couple of runs 5. SAULT - Won on penultimate stat of six at Vichy but reverted to type last time 6. BOSQUENTIN - Placed in one of four runs to date but that type of form will not suffice here 7. LE TIGRE BLANC - One success from eight but latest few efforts leave a little to be desired 8. CURLY CHOP - Placed once in three runs but a lot more will be required here today to have any chance 9. BORBOLETA - Unplaced in her three starts and looks to be a very big outsider for this and not put forward 10. GOLEGA - Has finished out of the money in her three runs so far and not fancied here 11. STORY RUN - Runner up on his penultimate start at Vittel two starts back but unplaced on all the others There looks to be a rattling good bet here in the shape of the clear top weight, (1) POUR LIBRANNO. The daughter of Derby winner, Pour Moi, has raced just four times for one victory and has never been out of the first three in the others. She is obviously so unexposed and could be a league ahead of her opposition today. (3) COULONCES might bring up the forecast with frame claims for (2) CHANGOURO BASC and (5) SAULT. (1) POUR LIBRANNO - (3) COULONCES - (2) CHANGOURO BASC - (5) SAULT

34 Race 6 1. FUMEE BLANCHE - Placed in two of her three outings but has a lot of improvement to find 2. FUNKY TOWN - Promise on debut when third at Moulins and one place behind Fastwell. Chance 3. FASTWELL - Much improved after false dawn on debut when runner up at Moulins last time and is a big player 4. FEE DE MEE - Runner up on debut at Le Lion-d'Angers and sets the standard for the others 5. FINES AILES - Fifth on debut at Le Lion-d'Angers but eight lengths behind Fee de Mee 6. FRIANDISE GIRL - Dam was a placed maiden and all four of her offspring have been successful 7. FIESTA DELAFAYETTE - Mother was a maiden and this will be her first foal to hit the racetrack 8. FRANCISQUE - Mother was a dual winner and one of her three foals that have raced has scored 9. FORTHETEAM - Mother was unraced but she has produced four of her five foals to win and that is grand record 10. FANTILLE - Dam was a placed maiden and this is her first produce to come racing so best watched 11. FADHILA - Dam won once race in her career and her only offspring to run has collected three times (4) FEE DE MEE looks the best of those that have raced and is tipped up to take this following a very nice introduction at Le Lion-d'Angers where she was runner up and even with the minimal improvement that would be expected to happen, she looks the one. (3) FASTWELL was much better at Moulins last time and rates the danger. (6) FRIANDISE GIRL is a very interesting newcomer. (2) FUNKY TOWN can place also. (4) FEE DE MEE - (3) FASTWELL - (6) FRIANDISE GIRL - (2) FUNKY TOWN

35 Race 7 1. GEESALA BRAVE - One win from eighteen runs but not so good on the last couple of those 2. REDOUTE'S US - Off the mark on last of five runs which came at Deauville and surely a big player 3. KABIR - A dual winner in Germany and fourth last time out in a claimer at Deauville 4. TIGRESSE TIANJIN - Still a maiden after a dozen runs and will most likely remain that way 5. COMBUSTION - Off the mark on the last of her six runs which came in a Deauville claimer 6. CHOPEMOI - Dual winner from fifteen including on penultimate start at Nantes but that was back in March 7. BIELLA - Both wins from fifteen came at Cagnes-sur-Mer back at the start of the year 8. SWANSEA BEACH - A triple winner from twenty one and arrives here in absolutely flying form at the minute (3) KABIR just about gets the verdict in a closely knit claiming event for three year old's. The son of Lord Of England was only fourth last time out in a Deauville claimer but that was a decent enough standard and he can sneak home in front of (2) REDOUTE'S US who also boasts strong claims. (5) COMBUSTION and the very much in form (8) SWANSEA BEACH can have a look in as well. (3) KABIR - (2) REDOUTE'S US - (5) COMBUSTION - (8) SWANSEA BEACH

36 Race 8 1. FRONTON - Placed in two of his three runs and can put up a positive showing here 2. FOLBURG DE PALMA - Runner up on debut at Craon and then finished fifth at Vichy. Big shout here 3. FIGHT FOR ME - Runner up on debut at Granville and then fourth at Brehal so could be in mix 4. FEELING FAST - Fifth on debut at Brehal and just the one place behind Fight For Me. Can improve 5. FLIGHT STAR - Dam was a maiden and this is her first foal to race but surely best watched 6. FLAIRON - Mother was unraced and both her first foals have yet to win so best left alone this time Christophe Soumillon is a great booking for (2) FOLBURG DE PALMA here. The selection has raced twice and despite not setting the world on fire last time at Vichy there is already enough good evidence gathered up to suggest a win here is very likely. (1) FRONTON will be the chief danger and should come home in front of (3) FIGHT FOR ME and (6) FLAIRON. (2) FOLBURG DE PALMA - (1) FRONTON - (3) FIGHT FOR ME - (6) FLAIRON

37 LYON-LA SOIE - 20th September Trainer of the day : Emmanuel Varin (101, 412, 515) Driver of the day : François Lagadeuc (101, 205, 412, 515) Horse of the day : Finest Hour (702) Dark Horse : Avenir Classique (211) Race 1 1. ACROBATE DU DER - Modest individual better in the claiming but in good form. Could get a look in 2. BLUE OAKS - Faithful servant when racing unshod. Will legitimately garner support here 3. BOLERO DU SABLIER - Useful type but lost his way during the spring. Reaffirmed last start, must confirm 4. ATCHOUM PAN - Blows hot and cold. Could play a minor role if reproducing improved recent display 5. BLEVEN - Not the most productive of horses. Needs to improve on recent outings to feature 6. AKARLINA - Poor recent form under harness do not augur well for here chances here. Overlook 7. AKILI BUISSONAY - Undeniably capable but has been off the boil of late and must reaffirm 8. ARIZONA TELBE - Not the most productive of horses. Needs to reaffirm switching codes here 9. UGO D'URZY - Has not finished in the frame since December 2016 and looks hard to make a case for 10. UPPERCUT DES DUCS - Blows hot and cold but capable on a good day. Best watched for improvement 11. URIFAN DE COUDDES - Won a claimer in mid-august but that's been about it for the year. Overlook 12. UGO DU FOSSE - Has shown considerable improvement recently and could confirm to make the frame 13. VISBIE DE LORJAC - Capable but unreliable. Races fully shod, so others make more appeal here 14. BERING - Found form and consistency prior to last-start sanction. Can make

38 amends 15. VELINA - Moderate sort under the saddle but has better references in this code. Outsider 16. BOY DANCER - Useful sort in very good form. Finished 3rd in a Quinte last time and in similar form can win this On the evidence of his third-place finish in a Quinte recently, unshod (16) BOY DANCER rates the one to beat here despite his starting berth. (14) BERING disappointed last time out but would have every chance of staking in the outcome if reproducing earlier (consistent) form. Both (12) UGO DU FOSSE and (2) BLUE OAKS reaffirmed in their most recent outings and could get a look in too. (16) BOY DANCER - (14) BERING - (12) UGO DU FOSSE - (2) BLUE OAKS - (1) ACROBATE DU DER

39 Race 2 1. ATHOS DE BEAUFOUR - Failed to confirm the improvement of two starts back. Others preferred 2. BIG BOSS DU JAS - Got back in business last time and in similar form can stake a claim here 3. BOTS DUB'S - Effective in this division and has an excellent entry. One for the shortlist 4. AVENIR DE MAI - Regularly a question of all-or-nothing. Hard to trust but as hard to rule out 5. BAHIA JOSSELYN - Has been unreliable but she does have a winning chance if reproducing her last run 6. ALTESSE D'ARDENNES - Reassured with improved last start and in similar form should be competitive 7. AIR - In good form recently. May need to do more to win it but could earn minor money 8. AZUR DAIRPET - Pleased in his last two at this level when barefoot, which is the case here. Can earn 9. ASSWORD DE BEA - Like a horse reborn before disappointing last start. Fully shod, watch for now 10. BAMAKO DE LA GAZO - Has struggled throughout 2018 but has shown signs of improvement. More needed 11. AVENIR CLASSIQUE - A bit unreliable but is capable of winning a race like this. Does deserve some respect 12. AUSTRALIA BECO - Pops up occasionally but needs to show more to feature in this race. Outsider 13. ACHILLE D'UDON - Has laboured to a return to form but has improved lately. Can stake a claim 14. AIMANT - Poor recent form in both codes do not augur well for his chances here. Overlook (5) BAHIA JOSSELYN, who reaffirmed last time, is taken to confirm that form with shoes removed so is preferred to (2) BIG BOSS DU JAS. The latter bounced back after a flat performance two starts back and, if in similar form, should challenge for top honours. Unshod and resurgent (13) ACHILLE D'UDON should be on the premises despite an awkward starting berth. (3) BOTS DUB'S has

40 claims too. (5) BAHIA JOSSELYN - (2) BIG BOSS DU JAS - (13) ACHILLE D'UDON - (3) BOTS DUB'S

41 Race 3 1. DAUMESNIL - Disappointed last time but without shoes today could show a better figure 2. DANCER DE NOVA - Blows hot and cold. Capable of staking a claim on best form but must reaffirm 3. DESIR DU BOIS - Modest performer this year. Races unshod but must reaffirm - others preferred 4. DIDJI DU MESSI - Consistent under harness and likely to play a part on best form. Player from front row 5. DESTIN D'ECHAL - Has swung back into form following some unremarkable efforts. Could surprise 6. DEEP MAGIK - No slouch in this code but out of form at present. Must reaffirm - overlook 7. DAUPHINE DE CLECY - Blows hot and cold. Capable of staking a claim on best form but must reaffirm 8. DEFI PETTEVINIERE - Seldom let the side down and cannot be discounted on consistent recent form 9. DESIREE DES LANDES - Unreliable but is always capable of popping up in the places if in the mood. Outside chance 10. DONATO PIERJI - Delicate but has ample ability. Solid prior to last start and could figure prominently 11. DIOCLES - Has appeared ordinary in recent outings and his moderate recent form is probably reflective of his chances 12. DOUCEUR EXTREME - Has looked a different horse this season. Races shod but has claims once again 13. DIXIT DANICA - Excellent campaigner that has hardly set a foot wrong for past 12 months. Winning chance Well-performed (13) DIXIT DANICA has a habit of finding one better but could be rewarded for his consistency with an overdue eight career win. Ultra-consistent (12) DOUCEUR EXTREME fits a similar profile but races fully shod, so is worth opposing. (4) DIDJI DU MESSI has been in good form and should be competitive, while (8) DEFI PETTEVINIERE is also capable of better than a disappointing last start and could get a look in on earlier form.