CABOURG - 24th August

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1 CABOURG - 24th August Trainer of the day : Jean-Pierre Thomain (205, 603, 716) Jockey of the day : Yoann Lebourgeois (111, 512, 607, 715) Horse of the day : Enfant Gâté (410) Dark Horse : Bigali du Flinois (302) Race 1 1. DELTA DE LA VALLEE - Moderate sort that has not made the frame in last six and will have too much to do 2. ELIXIR QUICK - Not everyone's cup of tea but won a Vichy Class E courageously last time and could get a look in 3. DOUBLE CHARMEUR - In excellent shape in both codes of late. Breaks in front and will be hard to ignore 4. ECALGRAIN - Won two of his last four - latterly over course and distance - and after a short breather can get straight back in the game 5. DJANGO RUDELANDE - Rarely far off the mark when applied but at this level will need to be at his best

2 6. ESPOIR DES CHAMPS - Has shown marked improvement since racing without hind shoes and has every chance of making the first three this time 7. DICO MONA - Capable type on a good day but better at a lower level and will have his work cut out 8. EXPERT CASTELETS - Very hard to fault at present but has no love for Cabourg and others preferred this time 9. ET VOILA DE MUZE - Dynamic colt that has continued his fruitful ways this season. Facile winner over shorter here last time and although stepping up in class can still double his money 10. EXPRESSO - Looked a serious sort last season. Will be fully fit by now and with hind shoes off can play a leading role 11. EXPRESS WAY - Left regrets on comeback here a fortnight ago but is a quality colt and even though incurring the penalty can still make his presence felt 12. EL PASO D'OCCAGNES - Good class of horse that pleased at Vincennes last time. Comes here fresh from a spell but the extra 25m does him no favours (9) ET VOILA DE MUZE has been a superb servant so far and after imposing with ease over shorter here last time he steps up in trip with every chance of confirming. Following a pair of re-entry fresheners the talented (10) EXPRESSO goes unshod behind for the first time and looks the principal threat. (6) ESPOIR DES CHAMPS's form is heading in the right direction and should be good enough to make the frame this time. (11) EXPRESS WAY was disqualified on return here two weeks ago and even with an extra 25m to travel is still capable of getting in on the action. (9) ET VOILA DE MUZE - (10) EXPRESSO - (6) ESPOIR DES CHAMPS - (11) EXPRESS WAY

3 Race 2 1. CHOOMY DELADOU - Speedy sort that excels going clockwise and with stride in check can make a big impact 2. DOUM JENILOU - Has made fine progress of late and the nature of his latest Enghien effort bodes well for his chances here 3. BOGOTA D'HERFRAIE - Left a fine impression over longer here two weeks ago before disappointing at Plouescat but can make amends 4. COCO FLANEL - Reliability not his strong suit but in the frame in two of last three and must be respected 5. CADET JOYEUX - Decent sort that was full of running when sanctioned last time. Is reunited with Thomain and with just front shoes off this time can redeem himself 6. BEST MATCH - Has hardly stepped a foot out of place in past three months and is sufficiently well-positioned in front to get in on the action 7. BE GOOD - Pleased here last month on first start at the venue. Has blown hot and cold since but will be worth consideration for a place 8. BAUMAIS DE VALFORG - Useful sort but makes his first start since January 2017 and will not be over taxed 9. DONA NINA - Has a perfect record at the venue and a repeat of her penultimate performance will be enough to see her win this 10. ARIDELLE DE RENIER - Tends to show more in the amateur division these days but appreciates Cabourg and will have her supporters 11. BAD BOY NEP - Very good trotter in the other discipline but has no realistic chance on return under harness 12. ARCADIE DES VAUX - A complete write-off since this time last year and can be ignored 13. BANCO DES BORDES - Regular type for the most part. Respectable third over course and distance early August but the draw will do him no favours 14. CENEA D'ELORAC - Unremarkable mare making her first appearance for three months and will need the race Unbeaten in two starts at Cabourg (9) DONA NINA has the wherewithal to wrap this up provided she can keep her action together. She may not be ideally drawn but should still have the measure of the well-placed who was a surprise second in an Enghien Class B last time out. Although sanctioned last time (1) CHOOMY

4 DELADOU is superb going right-handed and can be backed with confidence on this occasion. (6) BEST MATCH has been in cracking form in recent months and with application can go far. (9) DONA NINA - (2) DOUM JENILOU - (1) CHOOMY DELADOU - (6) BEST MATCH - (3) BOGOTA D'HERFRAIE - (4) COCO FLANEL - (5) CADET JOYEUX - (13) BANCO DES BORDES

5 Race 3 1. CALIFORNIE - Has evident talent but off the boil since returning from the break and needs to show improvement 2. BIGALI DU FLINOIS - Rarely far from the action in the discipline. Makes Cabourg debut but will have his supporters 3. BLUFFEUSE ERCA - Has turned a corner of late and comes here on the back of a minor win but no fan of Cabourg 4. BOBSILURE - Has done nothing of note in either code in last eleven and can be ruled out 5. BALIOS - Has been racing decently in the provinces lately but faces a stiffer test on this occasion and others preferred 6. CORADO DES CAMBRES - Serious sort that has shown a great liking for these conditions and in current form can strike again 7. CONCERTO DES DUNES - Unexceptional trotter in this branch of the game and will have his work cut out 8. STAR DI POGGIO - Moderate trotter that was well beaten on sole start under the saddle and can expect little support 9. BIONIKA - Has taken particularly well to her new vocation. Runner-up to (11) CASABLANCA ROYALE last time here and must be afforded respect 10. BOUGLY - Consistently in the thick of things in recent months. Finished a place behind (6) CORADO DES CAMBRES three weeks ago and can again make the frame 11. CASABLANCA ROYALE - Good consistent campaigner that imposed here late last month despite not being entirely at her ease and with hind shoes off again can repeat 12. BACCHUS CHAMBRAY - Rarely too far off the mark when applied but has no liking for Cabourg and can be ruled out 13. BELIEVE ME - Delicate but has ability and with application can pick up some stake money 14. CARAT DE CHAHAINS - Takes his first steps in the specialty after a reassuring effort in the other code and could pleasantly surprise 15. EVENING PRAYER - Left a good impression at Mauquenchy last time in the discipline. Confirmed under harness mid-month and can get a look in 16. BERLIOZ DE TILLARD - Clearly talented but has raced modestly of late. Is hard to fault when barefoot though and can redeem himself

6 (6) CORADO DES CAMBRES has been a model of consistency since early May and considering his liking for these conditions looks the horse to beat here but he can nonetheless expect to encounter significant resistance from (11) CASABLANCA ROYALE who imposed over course and distance late last month. (9) BIONIKA finished runner-up to to her that day and looks set to continue her competitive ways in the new discipline but could find (10) BOUGLY marginally too good. (16) BERLIOZ DE TILLARD goes barefoot for the first time in twelve months and can make up for his string of recent disappointments. (6) CORADO DES CAMBRES - (11) CASABLANCA ROYALE - (10) BOUGLY - (9) BIONIKA - (16) BERLIOZ DE TILLARD

7 Race 4 1. EASY D'ODYSSEE - Just two places in 20 racecourse appearances and in current form will have nothing to offer 2. ELVIS DES LUCAS - Modest type that has shown little aptitude for the game and can be ruled out 3. EARL CHICK - Gelding with obvious ability but plagued by stride problems and even with Raffin in the wagon will struggle to leave his mark 4. ELBOY STAR - Improving sort that is close to his best and with Lagadeuc in charge can make a big impact 5. ESPOIR D'AMOUR - Respectable but not the most courageous of horses and unlikely to influence the result 6. EASY RIDER - Seldom lets the side down when applied. Lost his maiden tag at Brehal late July and in similar form can make the frame 7. ELFE PIERJI - Nothing to like on his formsheet for almost twelve months and can be passed over 8. EOLE PRINCIER - Makes Cabourg debut on a hat-trick but faces a stiffer test this time and more a minor place chance 9. ELCAPON DE HOUELLE - Just one blip on his formsheet to date. Impressed on comeback and with hind shoes off this time can go close 10. ENFANT GATE - Serious sort that has been very solid since re-entry late June and has every chance of opening his seasonal account 11. ELFIX DE NEEL - Useful sort at a lower level but takes a hike in class and will need to be at his best 12. EXPRESS D'AURCY - Won at Reims before flopping here next time but returns fresh and should make amends 13. ELEGANT THELOIS - Left a good impression over shorter here three weeks ago. Failed to confirm next time and the extra 25m will do him no favours 14. ELISIO VICTORY - Hardy sort when he can keep his action together but better references in the other discipline and not a priority 15. ECHO DE MEAUTIS - Went into the spring break on a good note. Well beaten on return though and appears to need another outing 16. ELECTRO CADENCE - Delicate sort with better credentials in the other code. Unraced for ten months and no threat

8 Winner of both last season (10) ENFANT GATE has returned to competition in excellent shape and from the front line can make this his own. (9) ELCAPON DE HOUELLE also benefits from a good entry and his recent comeback effort augurs well for his chances. (6) EASY RIDER appears to have left his stride woes behind him and after getting off the mark last month once again appears to be in with a decent shout. The improving (4) ELBOY STAR has been entrusted to the in-form Lagadeuc here and will have his supporters. (8) EOLE PRINCIER comes to Cabourg on a hat-trick but at this level looks more a place chance. (10) ENFANT GATE - (9) ELCAPON DE HOUELLE - (6) EASY RIDER - (4) ELBOY STAR - (8) EOLE PRINCIER

9 Race 5 1. ELITE DE CHAHAINS - Has a good record in autostart events but better going left-handed and others preferred 2. ERA DEVAILLES - Not always the most productive but benefits from an excellent entry and from the 2-spot can figure prominently 3. ELENA DU DOME - Yet to reproduce last year's form and latest sanctions will endear her to few 4. EAU DES MALBERAUX - Modest filly that seldom springs any surprises but is well-placed behind the car and will have her supporters 5. EMERAUDE D'IDEF - Capable on a good day but can prove a handful. Just front shoes off here and on good behaviour could pleasantly surprise 6. EPICE - Hardy sort that has improved since going without hind shoes and can confirm her Les Sables victory 7. ECLIPSE DU NOYER - Delicate but is clearly in form. Goes barefoot again and on good behaviour can challenge for a spot on the podium 8. ETOILE D'AUVRECY - Clearly capable but out of the picture in last three and must reaffirm 9. EUPHORIE DU GARDEN - Has begun to show improvement and could get a look in if she can reproduce her latest effort behind (12) ELLA D'OCCAGNES 10. EDWIGE DES NOES - Takes her first steps under harness after winning a minor event in the other code and not an obvious choice 11. ETONNANTE NONNA - Fifth over longer here late July before showing improvement at Mauquenchy and could well pick up a cheque 12. ELLA D'OCCAGNES - Has turned a corner since being reined by Lebourgeois. Drops back in trip but appreciates Cabourg and can impose 13. ENDORA DE BUSSET - Has struggled with stride problems since imposing at Caen early June and will have few takers 14. ETOILEE VRIE - Serious mare with considerable ability. Comes here fresh and with application can overcome the draw and go close After a rocky start to the year (12) ELLA D'OCCAGNES has shown a different side to herself since being partnered by Yoann Lebourgeois and given her liking for Cabourg can win this even from the second line. (6) EPICE has won two of three when unshod behind and is sufficiently well placed in front to apply the pressure. (14) ETOILEE VRIE has not been blessed with the draw but is a quality

10 filly and with application can figure prominently. (7) ECLIPSE DU NOYER imposed at Dieppe earlier in the month before enduring some poor luck at Vincennes on Monday but if the race pans out properly she will have her chances. (12) ELLA D'OCCAGNES - (6) EPICE - (14) ETOILEE VRIE - (7) ECLIPSE DU NOYER

11 Race 6 1. FELICIE - Yet to show any particular aptitude for the game and can be confidently ruled out 2. FALENTINA DU GITE - Complicated individual but won both of the races she has finished. In better company this time but a serious contender nonetheless 3. FEUILLE D'ERABLE - Quality individual that pleased here early July. Failed to fire next time but David Thomain takes over and can make amends 4. FLICKA DU PERCHE - Still a maiden from ten and while not without merit will need to be at her best 5. FIONA MAZA - Fine campaigner that is seldom far off the mark. Has good Cabourg credentials and should not be ignored 6. FIRST LINE - Useful type that has won over shorter here. Faces a stiffer test this time but still one to note 7. FEE DE GESVRES - Complicated but talented filly that is proven right-handed and can play an active role if she can get off on the right foot 8. FREGATE MESLOISE - Got back in the game with a good course and distance score last month. In better company here but a decent prospect all the same 9. FIESTA DANCER - Good servant for the most part. Below-par in Paris last time but will nonetheless generate interest Although something of a delicate soul (2) FALENTINA DU GITE has won two of her last three and latterly with authority. She is not incapable of doubling her money but can still expect to meet resistance from (3) FEUILLE D'ERABLE who is confirmed at the venue and who finds David Thomain back at the helm. (8) FREGATE MESLOISE won a Class E nicely over course and distance mid-july and after taking time to freshen up returns in a superior category but can still play a major role. (7) FEE DE GESVRES is another promising sort and with stride in check will have her chances. (2) FALENTINA DU GITE - (3) FEUILLE D'ERABLE - (8) FREGATE MESLOISE - (7) FEE DE GESVRES

12 Race 7 1. FERTOIS DE BEAUM - Has looked very ordinary to date and not an obvious choice on first start under the saddle 2. FILLE D'AUVILLIER - Four races to her name with nothing to show for her efforts. Ignore 3. FIONA A LA BRUYERE - Switches code after five failed attempts in the other discipline and can be confidently disregarded 4. FULL TIME - Well-supported on re-entry in the race of reference but sanctioned early. Is a promising colt though and must be respected 5. FANTASIA DE MAY - Completely outclassed in both racecourse appearances so far and can be ruled out 6. FETICHE PAULCA - Very modest fifth to (16) FABULOUS LOVE two weeks ago and will need to show a different side to himself 7. FLORE DE L'AUNAY - Modest individual that has not shown enough to be considered threatening here 8. FOUGERAY DU RIB - Fourth on debut in the race of reference. Should logically show improvement and can again make the first five 9. FAKIR DES MANIS - Sanctioned more often than not but has merit. In this event though is unlikely to shake things up 10. FUNNY PAULCA - Filly with potential but sanctioned in four of five to date and will need to get her house in order 11. FERNANDO D'ERAH - A beaten third behind (16) FABULOUS LOVE on debut here a fortnight ago. Will have come on for the run and unlikely to be available at 30-1 this time around 12. FLEUR DE SUBLIGNY - Has done nothing but progress since switching codes. Modest third at Pornichet last time and will need to raise her game 13. FOLIE MIX - Third in both appearances over course and distance and it will not belong before she opens her account 14. FOUGERES DU RIB - Delicate but undeniably talented. With stride in check should be able to make a big impact 15. FESTIN D'OSTAL - Left a good impression here a fortnight back before being disqualified. Solid in the other code next time and should be good enough to win this if he can keep his action together 16. FABULOUS LOVE - Runner-up here two weeks ago first time under the saddle and will again have his chances 17. FRIDA DE BEYLEV - Still a maiden from 16 and in current form has no

13 chance of altering her status 18. FREHEL BOSS - Has demonstrated decent consistency to date and while not a leading contender can still get a look in Third here two weeks ago before being sanctioned (15) FESTIN D'OSTAL reassured with a solid harness effort at Les Sables next time and with Lebourgeois back in the saddle can open his account if applied. (16) FABULOUS LOVE came in second that day on ridden debut and should again acquit himself competitively but may first have to see off (13) FOLIE MIX who has twice raced solidly under these conditions. The complicated (14) FOUGERES DU RIB is a filly with potential and on good behaviour will have her chances. (8) FOUGERAY DU RIB finished an unthreatening fourth in the race of reference but will have come on for the run. (15) FESTIN D'OSTAL - (13) FOLIE MIX - (16) FABULOUS LOVE - (14) FOUGERES DU RIB - (8) FOUGERAY DU RIB

14 SAINT-MALO - 24th August Trainer of the day : Monfort (s) (102, 502) Jockey of the day : Alexandre Chesneau (204, 406, 601) Horse of the day : Distant Dawn (202) Dark Horse : Urlucc (601) Race 1 1. DARK ORBIT - Thrice a winner from thirty two and has the overall form to go close in this weak contest 2. SHOWTIME STAR - Eleven time winner from sixty three including last time out at Deauville so a major player 3. FIRST MENANTIE - Seven time winner from fifty three but recent form is of major concern 4. BABY JANE - Still a maiden after twenty two but has some sort of decent back form 5. SAAD - Dual winner from thirty two and a better third last time out at Le Liond'Angers but still needs more 6. ANKORUNE - One win from sixteen runs but recent form is very dubious and has work to do (2) SHOWTIME STAR stands out in this opening claimer not only on form but also on ratings. He never been out of the frame in nine runs this season and has racked up two wins including a cosy one at Deauville last time. It really is impossible to take him on. (1) DARK ORBIT has some creditable back form and should enjoy these much calmer waters. He looks a clear second best. (4) BABY JANE and (3) FIRST MENANTIE can come home next. (2) SHOWTIME STAR - (1) DARK ORBIT - (4) BABY JANE - (3) FIRST MENANTIE

15 Race 2 1. CUBA LIBRE - One success from four starts and seems progressive so should be in the running 2. DISTANT DAWN - Third on debut at Fontainebleau and then scored at this venue so on the improve 3. PALNYRA - Fifth on debut at Fontainebleau and then successful at Aix-les- Bains. On the way up 4. POUR LIBRANNO - Runner up on her first two runs and then won at Vittel so is at least going the right way 5. ADRASTINA - Unplaced on both her runs to date and should do better when handicapped later on 6. KERKYRA - One win from four but was disappointing last time out so needs to address that (2) DISTANT DAWN won very impressively here last time out over the same distance as today and that followed a promising debut at Fontainebleau so there will surely be more to come from the daughter of Maxios and her big connections. She will start a warm favourite. (3) PALNYRA is also on the improve and looks solid for the runner up berth. (1) CUBA LIBRE and (4) POUR LIBRANNO can come home next. (2) DISTANT DAWN - (3) PALNYRA - (1) CUBA LIBRE - (4) POUR LIBRANNO

16 Race 3 1. GENERAL CADEAUX - Thrice a winner from eight including last time at Les Sables-d'Olonne and a big player 2. AGAMI - Only the one win from twenty five but was runner up here last time so back in form 3. MATHIX - One success from eighteen and third at Le Touquet last time so could be of interest 4. ATASHA - One win from her eight runs and fair third at Vittel last time out so might be interesting 5. CORVILLE - Placed in five of her thirteen runs but remains a long shot for this too today 6. BAHIAMY - Unplaced in all seven runs including over hurdles and is a big long shot 7. SRI PRADA - Placed in four of eleven starts and has been taking on strong opposition so might have a shout here It is very easy to side with (1) GENERAL CADEAUX here following a runaway success last time out at Les Sables-d'Olonne and had also shown marked ability when winning on first two runs in Germany last season. He looks nailed on to run huge here. (7) SRI PRADA will enjoy this step down in class and should be competitive. (3) MATHIX and (4) ATASHA can come next. (1) GENERAL CADEAUX - (7) SRI PRADA - (3) MATHIX - (4) ATASHA

17 Race 4 1. BIRDIE - Unplaced in all three runs and a similar fate could befall today even in this tiny field 2. EAGLEWINGS - Placed in half of his four runs showing just a glimmer of ability but this is weak 3. VICTORIA'S ANGEL - Won one of her fourteen runs and very consistent if allowing for last outing in a Quinte 4. HIVA'OA - Very little if anything in half a dozen starts so is most unlikely winner 5. HUNZA - Finished thirteenth on both starts and will need to find drastic improvement 6. DARIYA - Won the last of her three starts in a small contest at Vitteau so should do better still The last of the small field's today and one runner stands out. (3) VICTORIA'S ANGEL may look the most exposed of the bunch but she has been ultra consistent in fourteen runs for s record of one win and several places. It is easy to excuse a last time effort in a Quinte event and even that form is not bad. (6) DARIYA is the only conceivable threat having scored in a small heat last time out. (2) EAGLEWINGS for third followed home by (1) BIRDIE. (3) VICTORIA'S ANGEL - (6) DARIYA - (2) EAGLEWINGS - (1) BIRDIE

18 Race 5 1. MALDON - Five time winner from forty nine but out of form at the minute and not considered 2. TAGHIR TASH - Four time winner from forty four. Latest form is decent and will take a hand here 3. INCLUSIVE LADY - Off the mark on the last of her fifteen runs which came at Rochefort so all things possible 4. TEXAS RANGER - Five time winner from forty two and will have a shout if on a going day 5. DELICIEUX - One runner up position from nine runs but will need to be doing a lot better 6. DARK KRISTAL - Seven wins from sixty eight including two in a row earlier this summer so in form 7. HABESHIA - Eight time scorer from forty three and third in a claimer last time out 8. EVALYA SENORA - Placed several times in a twenty race career and will get it right some day 9. REBECAMILLE - Thrice a winner from thirty six but completely out of sorts and not fancied 10. EL MANSOUR - Still a maiden after eighteen and the long wait looks set to continue 11. EL ALLUME - Just the one success from fifty seven and a place would seem very best hope (2) TAGHIR TASH looks a rattling good proposition for this low grade handicap. The six year old gelded son of Siyouni can boast some recent good form which includes a win at Dax three starts back and then a fair fourth at Vichy last time. Those efforts are superior to the rest of this field who may be headed up by (4) TEXAS RANGER, who will hopefully be on a going day. (8) EVALYA SENORA and (3) INCLUSIVE LADY might place. (2) TAGHIR TASH - (4) TEXAS RANGER - (8) EVALYA SENORA - (3) INCLUSIVE LADY

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20 Race 6 1. URLUCC - All four starts came in claimers and won two and placed in the others. Much to like 2. MONT MARSIE - Runner up once in four starts but is not coming forward in any way now 3. FLYING DANDY - Ninth on debut at Vichy this month and will have to do a whole lot better 4. LIFE'S A BREEZE - Sixth on debut at Pompadour earlier in the month. Must improve dramatically 5. MY DRAMA QUEEN - Placed in the last three of her five starts and could well take all the beating 6. PEDRASEA - Yet to place in three starts and does not leap off the page as a betting prospect 7. AMBER WARNING - Placed in three of her seven runs and will have an each way chance surely 8. ATLANTIC POWER - Third on debut at Vichy earlier this month and must be a contender on that effort 9. AH PASS - Poor form in her four attempts to date and will surely be a huge outsider here (5) MY DRAMA QUEEN looks to have a very big say in the outcome of this claimer judging on her last outing at Vichy where she continued her upward curve in finishing a close second where she had (1) URLUCC two places and two lengths behind in fourth. She should maintain her advantage over that rival today and break her duck. Others to bear in mind for the places are (8) ATLANTIC POWER and (2) MONT MARSIE. (5) MY DRAMA QUEEN - (1) URLUCC - (8) ATLANTIC POWER - (2) MONT MARSIE

21 Race 7 1. LONGROY - Placed several times in sixteen race maiden career and in good form for this 2. WALTZING MATILDA - Half a dozen runs and won two in a row before a poorish effort last time out 3. CYCLONE VALERIE - Eight time winner from forty and perhaps might have an each way chance as such 4. CALLYDINI - Thrice a winner from fifteen runs and has the overall form to take this 5. CITY KING - Half dozen wins from forty nine but very poor on last couple of runs and not fancied 6. SMILING - One win from four runs and was third last time at Chantilly so could be in the mix. Unexposed 7. ZIZIOZOO - Made it win number two from forty four including last time out at Le Lion d'angers 8. SIDELSKIE - One win from seventeen runs and could well run into a place here at a price 9. OUT EAST - One win from ten and was runner up in last two so could be well up to this 10. RUDEBAN - Five time winner from fifty nine and will have a chance if on a going day 11. DESERT DUNE - Just the one win from forty four and basically runs to the same mark all the time 12. MISS MARY - A dual winner from thirty three but is completely out of form and not fancied here at all Many have chances here and not least the unexposed (6) SMILING. The four year old filly has only run the four times and won one of them at Blain and ran a good third at Chantilly last month. She might be best when fresh and is surely open to a degree of improvement so is well worth chancing. (9) OUT EAST has been hitting the crossbar and will make a bold bid for glory. (1) LONGROY and (4) CALLYDINI have frame claims too.

22 (6) SMILING - (9) OUT EAST - (1) LONGROY - (4) CALLYDINI

23 DEAUVILLE - 24th August Trainer of the day : Pascal Bary (201, 703) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (301, 501, 608, 804) Horse of the day : Infernal Majesty (502) Dark Horse : Stupenda (608) Race 1 1. STORM KATY - Has some fair form in this division and could contest the finish once again today 2. CLEAR MAN - Only eight in a claimer at Vichy earlier this month and needs major improvement to win this race 3. CHEEKY TRAOU LAND - Third behind Eldanza on her debut in a claimer at La Teste Buch last month and not without a chance here 4. STREIF - Runner up in a claimer at Compiegne last month and a good run in a handicap here last time out. Consider 5. GEORGE'S LOVE - Runner up in a claimer at Clairefontaine earlier this month but disappointing there last time out 6. CALVI JELOIS - Decent effort when fifth behind Antigua Biwi in a claimer at Clairefontaine earlier this month 7. MAYA BAY - Unplaced in her only two career starts in claimers at ParisLongchamp and Clairefontaine (4) STREIF had (1) STORM KATY close behind in third when runner up behind Samwell in a claimer at Compiegne last month. She then ran well here on this surface when fifth in a handicap over 1300m earlier this month. They can battle out the finish again today with slight preference for (4) STREIF. Both (3) CHEEKY TRAOU LAND and (6) CALVI JELOIS can follow them home. (4) STREIF - (1) STORM KATY - (3) CHEEKY TRAOU LAND - (6) CALVI JELOIS

24 Race 2 1. KENBAIO - Won a handicap here over course and distance this month and is not without a chance today 2. FUNNY VALENTINE - Placed in her first two starts at La Teste Buch and has similar prospects here today 3. SAMSKARA - Needs to improve from her debut run when unplaced behind Reponse Exacte at Maisons-Laffitte in June 4. DEZBA - Decent effort in her debut when seventh behind Montviette here on the turf this month. Can be in the mix 5. JALISKA - Fifth of ten behind Singing Tower in her debut here on the PSF earlier this month. Place prospects 6. HAPPY ENDING - Third behind Cavernndchipmunks on her debut in a maiden at Le Touquet last month. Stiff test today 7. GOUTTE DE LUNE - Well beaten fifth of eight behind Katdar in a Class 2 race at Lion-D'Angers last time out (4) DEZBA was not beaten that far on her debut when seventh behind Montviette in what looked an above average newcomers race here on the turf earlier this month. She gets the vote ahead of (1) KENBAIO who won a handicap here over course and distance this month and must be respected. (2) FUNNY VALENTINE and (5) JALISKA are next best. (4) DEZBA - (1) KENBAIO - (2) FUNNY VALENTINE - (5) JALISKA

25 Race 3 1. CAPTAIN LANCELOT - Finished sixth in two maiden races before winning a claimer at Clairefontaine this month. Short list 2. GOT WILL - Creditable third to Kenbaio in a handicap on the PSF here earlier this month. Not ruled out 3. PROPOSE A TOAST - Placed in claimers at ParisLongchamp and Maisons- Laffitte earlier this year and similar prospects here 4. FANFOUETTE BOY - Won a claimer at La Teste Buch in June but well beaten there twice since then 5. COVER BLEU - Third behind La Regle Du Jeu in a claiming race over 1500m here nine days ago. Respected 6. COLD LIGHT OF DAY - By Anodin and is a half brother to Prakasa who was a Group Three winner in Germany 7. PLEASANT GESTURE - Third in a claimer here on the turf earlier this month but disappointing twice since then 8. TISNEVERENDING - Still a maiden after nine career starts in the UK and France. Needs to improve to feature here After a creditable effort in a maiden at Le Touquet last month (1) CAPTAIN LANCELOT recorded his first win in a claimer at Clairefontaine earlier this month. He can make a winning start on the PSF today. (2) GOT WILL was a good third in a handicap here on this surface last time out and cannot be discounted. (5) COVER BLEU and (3) PROPOSE A TOAST are next best. (1) CAPTAIN LANCELOT - (2) GOT WILL - (5) COVER BLEU - (3) PROPOSE A TOAST

26 Race 4 1. POUR LA FAMILLE - Has been placed a few times in Greece this year but faces a tough test here today 2. IL DECOIFFE - One win from six runs which came in a handicap at Vichy last time. Poor run here last time out 3. PLATE BANDE - Has shown hints of ability in a few of his six career starts to date. Will need to improve 4. TENCARATREDDIAMOND - Has not shown enough in terms of form or ability to warrant consideration today 5. PRIVATE DANCE - Promising debut when runner up to Mister Horpy at Pornichet in March. Well beaten twice since 6. MINNEHAHA - Placed in four of her eleven career runs but starting to look a little exposed now 7. ARIA LAFORLONGEUSE - Has not run since last October when unplaced here in a claiming race. Hard to recommend 8. ZORPEN - Seventh of fourteen to Lonesome Star on his handicap debut on the PSF at Chantilly last month. More required 9. ANOTHERFORTHEROAD - Runner up behind Lonesome Star in a handicap on the PSF at Chantilly last month. Short list 10. GREEN ARROW - Runner up behind Elusive Boy in his handicap debut on the PSF at Chantilly last month. Consider 11. REDOUTE'S US - A fair effort on her debut at Lyon Parilly in April but poor runs at Maisons-Laffitte, Compiegne and Chantilly since 12. GLEAM - Unplaced in all three of his career starts to date and not recommended here today 13. FRENCH REFLECTION - Only career win was on the PSF and does appear better on this surface but others are preferred 14. TEXANITO - Fifth of fourteen behind Rose Des Vents in a handicap here nine days ago and is respected off this mark today Runner up in his last two starts including behind Lonesome Star in a handicap on the PSF at Chantilly last time out (9) ANOTHERFORTHEROAD can record a deserved second career success today. (10) GREEN ARROW was also runner up in a handicap on the fibresand at Chantilly last time out and can be in the mix again today. (14) TEXANITO and (2) IL DECOIFFE are two more to consider.

27 (9) ANOTHERFORTHEROAD - (10) GREEN ARROW - (14) TEXANITO - (2) IL DECOIFFE

28 Race 5 1. VADIYANN - Won his first two career starts at Bordeaux and Maisons-Laffitte and a fair third here last time out 2. INFERNAL MAJESTY - Won on this surface here last November and not ruled out dropping back in class today. Consider 3. ONE COOL DANCER - Won a maiden at Fontainebleau in April but needs to improve from last time out run at Chantilly 4. MADE TO LEAD - Battling winner of a handicap on the turf at Chantilly last month. Has won on the PSF here. Respected 5. ADRENALINE QUEEN - Unplaced in her two career starts at Dieppe and here earlier this month. Others preferred today (2) INFERNAL MAJESTY is dropped back in class today after finishing fifth of seven to Wusool in a Group Three race at Chantilly last time out in June. He was a Class 1 winner on this surface here last November and is the one to beat today. (4) MADE TO LEAD won a Quinte at Chantilly last month and cannot be ruled out. (1) VADIYANN and (3) ONE COOL DANCER are next best. (2) INFERNAL MAJESTY - (4) MADE TO LEAD - (1) VADIYANN - (3) ONE COOL DANCER

29 Race 6 1. IVRESSE DES SENS - Best placing was when second in a maiden race at Mont-De-Marsan in March. Plenty of work on here 2. L'ESTANG - Showed signs of improvement in her last two here and at Pornichet. Could run in to a place today 3. HEMIARTON - One win from fifteen runs and has run well the last three times so is in with a chance 4. LA CATALEYA - Has yet to win after fifteen career starts but recent form is good and she can go close 5. WHISKY MOUILLE - One placed attempt in six career runs but does not look up to making a challenge here 6. HOQUILEBO - Still a maiden after fourteen career runs but has had a few decent efforts on the PSF 7. GERBOISE VERTE - Runner up behind Swansea Beach in a claimer at Saint- Malo earlier this month. More required today 8. STUPENDA - Sixth of fifteen behind Folleville in a handicap here on the turf earlier this month. Interesting 9. TIGRESSE TIANJIN - Still a maiden after ten career runs but has had a few decent placed efforts in handicaps 10. RIO LOVE - Modest first five career starts and needs to show major improvement to win this race 11. THE BILES - All six career runs have been this year. Third on debut but has not progressed since then 12. CRYSTAL DOLOIS - Unplaced in all four runs last season and five poor efforts again so far this year 13. TROPEZIENNE - Won a claimer on the PSF here at the end of last month and is an interesting contender today 14. GEORGE DE THIAN - A couple of fair efforts in claimers from twelve career runs and will do well to get involved in this (8) STUPENDA produced her best run to date when sixth to Folleville in a handicap over 2000m on the turf here last time out. She gets a tentative vote today ahead of (3) HEMIARTON who has some good form in handicaps this year and is likely to be in the mix again. (4) LA CATALEYA and (9) TIGRESSE TIANJIN must also be respected.

30 (8) STUPENDA - (3) HEMIARTON - (4) LA CATALEYA - (9) TIGRESSE TIANJIN

31 Race 7 1. APARAT - Runner up in first two and the successful last time. Every chance of progressing even further 2. BALLEROY - One win from his five runs but others seems to be progressing a bit more at this stage 3. MOUNT POPA - Won his only start at Clairefontaine-Deauville earlier this month in splendid fashion and looks the one 4. VILLA ROSA - Won the middle of her three runs and finished fourth in the other two 5. SUNNY DREAM - Won on debut at Fontainebleau in May but has not come forward from that The stock of Maxios have taken a bit of time to show their best but he is starting to get a fair share of winners lately and maybe some of his offspring just needed time. (3) MOUNT POPA only made his debut this month but was oh so impressive there when scorching home by five lengths. He can take this before going on to better things. (4) VILLA ROSA is also unexposed and open to more improvement. (1) APARAT must not be overlooked. (2) BALLEROY for fourth. (3) MOUNT POPA - (4) VILLA ROSA - (1) APARAT - (2) BALLEROY

32 Race 8 1. SPIRIT'S REVENCH - A former seven time winner but might find a few of these too hot to handle 2. GALITEO - Good sort. Four wins from nine and good effort following a year off behind Call The Wind when coming in fifth 3. CALL THE WIND - Decent sort and won nicely at Clairefontaine-Deauville last time beating Galiteo who was fifth 4. BAIYOUNA - Triple winner from seven runs and finished seventh last time out at Chantilly. Soumillon in the plate 5. ZOUK - Triple winner from sixteen runs and has every chance on overall form here 6. MINT JULEP - Thrice a winner from seventeen but yet to hit form so far this season This final contest looks booked for the lightly raced and improving gelded son of Frankel, (3) CALL THE WIND, who will look to follow up his breakthrough win at Clairefontaine-Deauville from last time and indeed has shown a bit more on each of his five runs which all came this season. (5) ZOUK is much more exposed but has strong credentials. (2) GALITEO and (4) BAIYOUNA are certainly not ruled out either. (3) CALL THE WIND - (5) ZOUK - (2) GALITEO - (4) BAIYOUNA

33 DIVONNE-LES-BAINS - 24th August Trainer of the day : Yannick-Alain Briand (115, 207, 411, 709, 809) Driver of the day : Jean Boillereau (113, 209, 303, 506) Horse of the day : Dixit Danica (209) Dark Horse : Folie de Crack (401) Race 1 1. CONDOR JULRY - Won twice in April. Second at Marseille-Borely on June 7. Disqualified at Lignieres 10 days later when last seen 2. ALL RIGHT MARCEAUX - Latest win came at Bollene in June To the rear at Aix-les-Bains latest. Debut for new trainer 3. BAUMONT D'AVIGNERE - Seven wins this term but has been disqualified in two of his last four outings 4. CARABIN D'URZY - Four wins last year and represents a strong stable. Faded after trying to make all when second favourite at Chateaubriant last time 5. BROADWAY - Placed three times this term. Fourth of 15 at Enghien in a claimer at the start of the month 6. CONCERTO ROYAL - Runner-up at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle in May and at Chartres in June. Eighth of 13 at Meslay-du-Maine in a class C on August 6 7. BINGO - Two course wins in August last year. Third at Cagnes-sur-Mer last month but not a factor there latest 8. ALTIUS FORTIS - Back to winning form at Biarritz in July - but two failures since. Starts from 25m line 9. VANCOUVER KERYVON - A win and three places in 2017 but hasn't figured in five outings this term. First run for new trainer 10. ARENGA DE NERET - Course winner in 2014 and scored twice elsewhere last year. Third on two occasions this term. Sixth of 15 at Aix-les-Bains latest 11. AZUR DE GESVRES - Scored at this track in 2013 and runner-up in a claimer here on August 17. Eighth of 10 in a ridden race four days later 12. BISE DU COGLAIS - Victorious at Pornichet-La Baule on July 27. Disqualified at this venue last week 13. BRASIL DE BAILLY - Third at this track on August 8 and went one place better - also here - a week later 14. URIFAN DE COUDDES - First win since 2014 when taking a claimer here on

34 August 17. Debut for new trainer 15. CORNFLOWER JAC - Beaten favourite at Cagnes-sur-Mer on July 20. Won on only previous visit here in August BRISBANE DU BOURG - Scored at Laval in May and in good nick subsequently. Shoes on latest - barefoot this time (15) CORNFLOWER JAC has a chance to make amends for his failure at Cagnes-sur-Mer last month - when he was uncharacteristically beaten when favourite on a course he has won on seven times. Yannick-Alain Briand's charge can bounce back here on a track where he is unbeaten - albeit from only one previous outing. The dangers are (16) BRISBANE DU BOURG - unshod this time - and the two Jean-Michel Bazire-trained horses (4) CARABIN D'URZY and (12) BISE DU COGLAIS. (15) CORNFLOWER JAC - (16) BRISBANE DU BOURG - (4) CARABIN D'URZY - (12) BISE DU COGLAIS - (13) BRASIL DE BAILLY

35 Race 2 1. DERNIERE SEANCE - Runner-up twice this term in claimers. Remains a maiden after 41 appearances 2. DROGO DE SANDRE - Course winner in Coming to hand as exampled by third of 17 at Vichy on August 9 3. DIDJI DU MESSI - Registered second career win at Vichy on July 5. Fourth of 16 to (7) DZEUS D'AVIGNERE at this track on August DESTIN DES LOYAUX - Doubled tally at Toulouse at the end of June. Seventh of 16 to (7) DZEUS D'AVIGNERE here last week 5. DECLIC DU RADON - Successful twice at Avignon in April but disqualified in four out of five races since 6. DYNASTIE - A win and a second in July when last barefoot. Shoes off here for first time in three outings 7. DZEUS D'AVIGNERE - Back to form when third at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue last month - and won an apprentice race here last week beating three of these 8. DIOCLES - Hasn't won since 2016 and not in the places for 15 months. Disqualified at Vichy latest. Starts from 25m line 9. DIXIT DANICA - Course winner in 2016 and twice succesful at Lyon-Parilly this campaign. Would be an apt winner of this race 10. DARLINGTON PARK - In good form during the winter. Third at Le Croise- Laroche on July 2 in second run back from three months off It would be apt if Maxime Busset won the race that is named in his family's honour and his (9) DIXIT DANICA has been prepared with this race in mind. (7) DZEUS D'AVIGNERE could be the main rival after easily landing an apprentice race here last week. Despite being fully shod Le Croise-Laroche third (10) DARLINGTON PARK can still make the frame. (9) DIXIT DANICA - (7) DZEUS D'AVIGNERE - (10) DARLINGTON PARK - (6) DYNASTIE

36 Race 3 1. DRUSS DE GUEZ - Won at Pornichet-La Baule last month and runner-up at Vichy on August 9 - but disqualified in four of last six races. Major chance if keeping rhythm 2. CALL ME LOVE - All four career wins achieved last year. Fourth of 11 at this venue on Tuesday 3. CHEF DE BRY - In the places on three occasions this campaign. Disqualified last twice 4. BE SERIOUS - Placed twice in March. Fourth of 17 at Aix-les-Bains last time out on August 3 5. COMETE BLEUE - A win and three places - two in ridden races - from last six runs. Fifth of 12 under the saddle at Aix-les-Bains latest 6. BANDIT ORAGEUX - Runner-up three times this term before obliging at Saint- Omer in June. Disqualified here on Tuesday 7. CEPSON - Placed four times this term before scoring at Hyeres last month. Beaten favourite here next time 8. BARRETTALI - Made it three podium finishes from last four outings when third of 12 at Le Dorat last week 9. DUC DU VIVIER - Third twice since victorious at Carpentras in April. Ninth of 17 behind runner-up (1) DRUSS DE GUEZ at Vichy last time On a going day (1) DRUSS DE GUEZ - from the yard of Jean-Michel Bazire - has the form to take this however it will all depend on whether he can keep stride. Which also applies to (3) CHEF DE BRY who has the potential to be the fiercest rival. Aix-les-Bains fourth (4) BE SERIOUS and the versatile (5) COMETE BLEUE come next. (1) DRUSS DE GUEZ - (3) CHEF DE BRY - (4) BE SERIOUS - (5) COMETE BLEUE

37 Race 4 1. FOLIE DE CRACK - On a hattrick after recording victories at this track on August 11 and FIDELE AMOUR - Victorious on debut at Lyon-Parilly on June 3 and followedup at Vichy two weeks later. First run since 3. FIGARO PLANCHETTE - Best placing to date when runner-up of 11 at Rouen- Mauquenchy on August 8 4. FATALE MARGUERITE - Opened account at seventh attempt when a 37/1- shot at Vichy on June FRENCH TURGOT - Recorded first two successes in June. Fourth to (1) FOLIE DE CRACK here last week 6. FACETIEUX - A win and two places from first four runs but sanctioned for the first time at this track latest 7. FONCELLE - Scored at Les Andelys in June and July. Sixth of 10 at Enghien last week 8. FIANARANTSOA - Off the mark at Moulins in May. Sixth of 14 to (1) FOLIE DE CRACK at this course onn August FILS PRODIGUE - Two wins and two seconds in four runs between March and May. Starts from 25m line on second race back from three months off 10. FREE AND EASY - Two wins last December and some respectable efforts this term but has broken stride a few times 11. FERNEY VOLTAIRE - A win and four places this year but found it harder in both races last month The unbeaten (2) FIDELE AMOUR resumes after winning twice in June and sets the benchmark here. (10) FREE AND EASY - who won twice at Vincennes during the winter but has not been consistent of late - can figure if able to reproduce his best efforts. The same applies to Yannick-Alain Briand's Marseille-Borely-winner (11) FERNEY VOLTAIRE. (2) FIDELE AMOUR - (10) FREE AND EASY - (11) FERNEY VOLTAIRE - (7) FONCELLE

38 Race 5 1. EGERIE D'OR - Broke stride at the start on debut at this track on August 21. Barefoot first time 2. ELEGANTE RIVER - To the rear at Montignac on debut last month. Broke stride at a Chartre-sur-le-Loir next time 3. ELVIRE - Disqualified in all six starts this year. First outing for new trainer 4. ECLIPSE DE VILLARS - Third twice last month at Avenches but disqualified on latest outing at the Swiss venue 5. ELLE EST CELTE - Only once in the frame from 25 races - when third at Feurs last September 6. EASY DU CALORNE - Recorded first placing when second at Les Sablesd'Olonne last month. Driver won this race last year 7. ELUE ELECTRE - Starting to get the hang of the game. Placed for second time in a row when third of 14 at Lignieres last month 8. ENIGMA MAUZUN - Placed twice at Le Croise-Laroche last backend. Back shoes off first time for fourth run back from seven months off 9. ESQUISSE DE BLARY - One placing from 14 appearances - at Cluny in July last year. Barefoot first time 10. EPONA DE BELLANDE - Third three times in a row before breaking stride here last Tuseday. Starts from 25m line 11. ETOILE SAX - Off the mark at Aix-les-Bains on July 31. Third of 12 at this track on August ETOILE DES GWEN - Third at Marseille-Vivaux in March and second at the same track at the start of June. First run since the end of that month 13. EASY DU VERNET - Third of 13 at this venue latest on August 12 but still to score from 28 attempts 14. EDOLINE MARCEAUX - Runner-up at Feurs in June and at Aix-les-Bains latest on August 7. Disqualified at Cluny in between 15. ELLA - Broke duck at Lyon-La Soie in February. Has had stride problems since. First run for new trainer 16. ELLENITA - Two places - a third and a second at Cluny - and two disqualifications from last four runs 17. ELEGANZA CAPTAIN - Runner-up at Saint-Galmier in April. Reverts to harnes after two outings under the saddle last month 18. EMILIE PRIDE - Third twice in July and at Aix-les-Bains this month. Fully unshod first time

39 (8) ENIGMA MAUZUN put in a couple of good efforts last backend and should go close with the back shoes off on her fourth run since resuming. (14) EDOLINE MARCEAUX - a runner-up in two of her last three races - looks to be the biggest danger from the second row while the improving (7) ELUE ELECTRE could also be on the premises where it counts. (8) ENIGMA MAUZUN - (14) EDOLINE MARCEAUX - (7) ELUE ELECTRE - (2) ELEGANTE RIVER - (6) EASY DU CALORNE

40 Race 6 1. EBON DE VINDECY - Disqualified either side of finishing fifth of 12 at this track on August ERAMUS DU PARC - Hasn't troubled the judge so far in six races and disqualified in three of them. Back shoes off only first time 3. ECHO DE TONNERRE - Third at this track 12 months ago. Runner-up of 12 at Berck-sur-Mer on August 5 4. ESPOIR DE CHANLECY - Ended sequence of three disqualifications with two recent places at Aix-les-Bains 5. EL SANCHO D'HERMES - Yet to make the frame after 15 appearances. Seventh of 16 to (6) ELEGRO TER BLEKTE here last Tuesday 6. ELEGRO TER BLEKTE - Third at Le Touquet last month and triumphed at this venue on Tuesday. However has broken stride several times recently 7. EOLE DE MAHEY - Runner-up at Chinon and Aix-les Bains last month. Disqualified at Le Dorat latest 8. EOLE DE CLERLANDE - Third at Cluny in May and at Jullianges the following month. Broke stride here latest. Fully unshod first time 9. ENCELO JULRY - Scored at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne on debut in March. Fifth of 13 to (13) ELIXIR DE PIN in first run for five months on August ELU D'ALI - Third twice this term but sanctioned in all of last four races. Starts from the 25m line and barefoot first time 11. ERMES - Placed twice last August and once this. Eighth of 13 at Francheville last week 12. EXTRA COOL BABY - Broke duck at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne in mid-april. Third of 15 at Feurs with shoes on latest. Unshod this time 13. ELIXIR DE PIN - Recorded second course win on August 12 beating (9) ENCELO JULRY (fifth that day when starting on level terms but receives 25m here) 14. ELORN - Both career wins came in claimers last November. 11th of 15 in the same grade here a week ago 15. EXTREME DOUDOU - Recorded first win at Saint-Galmier last October. Disqualified in four out of six starts this term 16. ERNEST D'HERIPRE - Several respectable efforts since winning on debut in March 2017 but hasn't made the podium. Front shoes off only first time 17. ELIXIR DU RABUTIN - A win and a second in the winter. Second race since returning from a three-month break

41 18. EDELSON DE LA ROUE - Registered first success at Chatillon-sur- Chalaronne in April. Third at Montlucon - Neris-les-Bains in June. Midfield at Aixles-Bains latest (9) ENCELO JULRY was an impressive winner on debut in March and ran with credit on his comeback from a five-month break when fifth to (13) ELIXIR DE PIN here on August 12. In receipt of 25m here he can reverse the placings and also account for (4) ESPOIR DE CHANLECY who has been in good form at Aix-les- Bains recently. (12) EXTRA COOL BABY - who runs barefoot this time - is next best. (9) ENCELO JULRY - (4) ESPOIR DE CHANLECY - (13) ELIXIR DE PIN - (12) EXTRA COOL BABY - (11) ERMES