SAINT-MALO - 8th August

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1 SAINT-MALO - 8th August Trainer of the day : Frédéric Prat (102, 312) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (113, 308, 513, 705, 803) Horse of the day : Cleangame (113) Dark Horse : Fabrice Duo (308) Race 1 1. AMIGO TURGOT - Always gives everything he has but will have limited aspirations in a contest like this 2. DREAM DE NILREM - Delicate but regularly acquits himself honourably when applied. Eric Raffin in the kart a definite plus 3. ATOLL DANOVER - Has done nothing of note since November last year and cannot be worth much consideration 4. BRELAN DU VIVIER - Useful type on a good day. Effective in this division and with Franck Nivard added, has a big shout 5. COPERNIC DE PLAY - Has been flying high all season. Steps up in grade with every chance

2 6. ABYDOS DU VIVIER - Has shown good recent form but faces a tough assignment in this division. Not a priority 7. CHICAGO BLUES - Is well-behind in earnings. Had shown ability in his early days. Can surprise 8. BINGO D'ATTAQUE - Has good stamina and always gives everything he has but things look tough in this division 9. ALDO D'ARGENTRE - Ideally entered on the front row. Effective going-right hand. On a hattrick and must be respected 10. VINCENT DES OBEAUX - Useful under the saddle but will have nohing to offer in this code. Ignore 11. CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR - Has not recaptured last year's form yet but can run into the money with a good race 12. CATHY A QUIRA - Solid mare that seldom lets the side down. Unlikely to win but can make it to the first five 13. CLEANGAME - Nothing short of dynamic since late December. The horse they all have to beat 14. COUP DROIT - Delicate but has significant talent and with stride maintained can play a leading role 15. UNERO MONTAVAL - Not much room for maneuver in a race like this and many others are preferable 16. VAQUERO DU MONT - Has shown better aptitude for the ridden game recently and will have few supporters 17. ALPHA SALTOR - Smart horse in the other code who is getting ready for entries later this month. Best to watch 18. UNIFLOSA BELLA - Undeniably capable but is tuning up for another entry and is unlikely to pose a threat The current leader of the GNT (13) CLEANGAME faces another task well within his range. It would be a surprise not to see him win despite the 25m handicap. The main rivals to the selection are on the front row and include by order of preference (5) COPERNIC DE PLAY, (2) DREAM DE NILREM and (9) ALDO D'ARGENTRE. (4) BRELAN DU VIVIER and (14) COUP DROIT can run into the money.

3 (13) CLEANGAME - (5) COPERNIC DE PLAY - (2) DREAM DE NILREM - (9) ALDO D'ARGENTRE - (4) BRELAN DU VIVIER - (14) COUP DROIT - (12) CATHY A QUIRA - (11) CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR

4 Race 2 1. CARLITA DU KLAU - Fair form in this division recently. More needed to win this race but could stake a claim again 2. BAYARD DE L'AULNE - Reassured in last two starts in this division and can be in the mix once again 3. ANGELICA DANOVER - Has disappointed in her recent starts and needs to reaffirm before all 4. AQUI MADRIK - Has shown significant progress in his last two starts and should confirm 5. AS YOU LIKE - Best to forget last effort under the saddle. Previous form is good enough to see him play a leading role 6. BLUE EYES VIKLAND - Pleased last two times out on turf in this division. things look tougher back on sand 7. COLOMBIA D'OYSE - Won a modest claimer on turf in June but has flopped thrice since then 8. COCKTAIL DES PRES - Useful sort in both professional and amateur ranks. Blows hot and cold but with application can win 9. BAHIA D'IQUAINE - Never finished far off the action but has not been on the podium once in seven starts this year 10. ALTO DE LIGNY - Unreliable sort whose last two runs do nothing to inspire confidence. Look elsewhere 11. BRISE DU BUISSON - Has struggled in condition races this season. First time in an amateur contest An easy winner of an identical contest at Reims last June, (8) COCKTAIL DES PRES has since tuned up on turf for this entry. She is ideally-entered on the front line and is expected to make a bold bid. There is not much between (4) AQUI MADRIK, (5) AS YOU LIKE and (1) CARLITA DU KLAU who could all fight out the finish in this amateur contest in which anything can happen. (8) COCKTAIL DES PRES - (4) AQUI MADRIK - (5) AS YOU LIKE - (1) CARLITA DU KLAU

5 Race 3 1. STAR DI POGGIO - Respectable sort who has now three races under his belt. Not a priority though 2. EVENING PRAYER - Has not been particularly productive since leaving Sweden and will have few takers 3. LOVE DANCER - Has been blowing hot and cold on turf recently and has a lot to find to win a race like this 4. VALENTINO STRIX - Not without talent but is too unreliable to back and others are preferred 5. DIGITAL CONTROL - Surprise winner at Lyon last April but has flopped again since then 6. BANCO RYLD - Modest recent form and was well beaten on both starts over course & distance. Best to watch 7. BOVARY - Pleased more than once earlier in the year but very disappointing of late and needs to reaffirm 8. FABRICE DUO - Modest recent efforts but Jean-Michel Bazire steps in for the drive. Respected 9. READY FOR MORE - Surprised when fifth in a Quinte at the end of July and in similar form, should go close 10. AU CLAIR DE LUNE - Has been struggling for some time now and looks hard to make a case for 11. DIGITAL COLLECTION - Has been very consistent all year and is overdue a win at present. Leading chance 12. BEN DU HOULBET - Reassured in last two starts and looks a solid podium contender once again 13. AS D'URFIST - Posted some fair efforts last month and although has not won for some time, will have his chances 14. BAHAMAS QUICK - Tricky sort but has ample talent. Capable of finding the frame but regularly breaks stride (11) DIGITAL COLLECTION has been very consistent recently and can find here a reward for his excellent 2018 campaign. (9) READY FOR MORE has surprised when fifth at 67/1 in a recent Quinte and has a big shout if in the same form today. (8) FABRICE DUO can prove a handful but he has the master Jean-Michel Bazire in the kart so anything can happen.

6 (11) DIGITAL COLLECTION - (9) READY FOR MORE - (8) FABRICE DUO - (12) BEN DU HOULBET

7 Race 4 1. CHILI DAIRPET - Has won his last start in this discipline but faces a much tougher assignment today 2. DOUCE REVELATION - Useful on a good day and pleased in last two but a minor place chance at best 3. DELICIEUX DU CEBE - Delicate but seldom lets the side down when applied. Should give a competitive account 4. DEDICATE OF CITRUS - Has not fared up to expectations this season and is unlikely to garner much support 5. CYRANO DU CHATELET - Tricky sort but has talent in spades. Change of discipline might do the trick and cannot be underrated 6. CAPUCINE DES PRES - Was not disgraced in her last two starts in this code but is preferred barefoot 7. DARK DREAM - Has been nothing short of superb this year. Steps up in grade but is not incapable of pulling it off 8. COLUMBO DU RIB - Won two in a row last backend. Has not been in the same form this term. Others preferred 9. DARKO DES BROUSSES - Regularly indisciplined but otherwise very effective. On a good run and will have his chances (9) DARKO DES BROUSSES scored with great ease on turf last time. He is associated to a talented apprentice and can follow up. (5) CYRANO DU CHATELET is a delicate horse who has not run under the saddle for some time now, but he definitely has the ability to pick up a cheque at a good price. (7) DARK DREAM and (3) DELICIEUX DU CEBE can be in the mix. (9) DARKO DES BROUSSES - (5) CYRANO DU CHATELET - (7) DARK DREAM - (3) DELICIEUX DU CEBE

8 Race 5 1. FELUCIA - Has done nothing reassuring since going of the mark on 19 May and can be passed over 2. FABULEUX DE CORDAY - Went off the mark in a claimer last time but thing look much more complicated here 3. FANNY GRIFF - Half-sister to champion trotter Caid Griff. Has two excellent efforts to her name so far and should go close once again 4. FLY SPEED - Has won his first career start going right-hand. Has posted two solid efforts since then 5. FIER D'ATTAQUE - Very consistent gelding who faces a tougher task than he did at Biarritz. Place chance at best 6. FORT DES MALBERAUX - Went off the mark in a small race two months ago. Has flopped twice since then. Tries the distance 7. FAIRPLAY FOREVER - Has been consistent in past two months but still a maiden from eleven runs 8. FIGARO LIGNERIE - Won his two starts under the saddle but was disqualified on sole outing under harness. Best to watch 9. FLOWER BALL - Did not go unnoticed when runner-up in a competitive contest at Cabourg. Enters the equation 10. FURY D'EVEL - Reassured at La Rochelle following a pair of below-par efforts. Can be in the mix 11. FRANCKYSHAI MESS - Much preferred in the other code and although has placed under harness, is unlikely to trouble the judge 12. FANTASTIQUE DESTIN - Has demonstrated ability last spring. Returns from a four monhs absence and tries the distance 13. FALCO DU DOUET - Has done very well in the three starts he has finishes and comes in with a real shout 14. FINE COLLINE - Twice a winner under the saddle and was far from disgraced on her sole outing under harness (4) FLY SPEED was not beaten far in a hard-fought finish at Pornichet in her last start. She clocked an excellent time on this occasion and is given the vote. The well-related (3) FANNY GRIFF showed improvement on her second career start. She has plenty more to offer and can give a lot to do to the selection. (13) FALCO DU DOUET and (12) FANTASTIQUE DESTIN are two ore for the

9 shortlist. (4) FLY SPEED - (3) FANNY GRIFF - (13) FALCO DU DOUET - (12) FANTASTIQUE DESTIN

10 Race 6 1. ADEN D'AVIGNERE - Showing signs of a return to form recently but races shod here and steps up in grade 2. AMARDO - Long-time maiden in both codes and latest form leaves a lot to be desired. Unlikely threat 3. CAID - Posted a solid effort at Enghien in his last start and in similar form, will have his chances 4. CAMBO MAJYC - Complicated trotter who has ample ability. Shoes come off today and can feature 5. AURASI DREAM - Showed signs of resurgence in last start and has Eric Raffin in the plate this time around 6. CORAIL D'AURE - Serious trotter under the saddle when not disqualified. Has one race under his belt and shoes come off 7. ARIANE D'AND - Has not won a race since 2016 and not in the frame for almost as long. Watch 8. ULTRA TIVOLI - Blows hot and cold but still game at the age of ten and can get a look in 9. VESUVE D'ENFER - Sound winner of a class E at Enghien last time out and must have a shout on the back of this effort 10. AND GIBUS - Has posted two modest efforts since returning from the break and must show vast improvement 11. BORA FLIGNY - Somewhat reassured in his last start at Les Sables but needs to find more to feature here 12. BELLINISSIMO - Posted a sound effort at Enghien in a competitive contest last time. Is well-entered and must be monitored (6) CORAIL D'AURE has tuned up under harness for this race. He goes unshod today and judged on what he has achieved last year, he will be hard to get passed. (4) CAMBO MAJYC has a 25m initial advantage on the selection and is in for redemption following the last two sanctions. The richest horse in the race (12) BELLINISSIMO is on the up and can be worth some consideration. (6) CORAIL D'AURE - (4) CAMBO MAJYC - (12) BELLINISSIMO - (5) AURASI

11 DREAM

12 Race 7 1. EHJOE DE TILOU - One time winner from 18 starts and recent form leaves a lot to be desired 2. ESOPE - Impressive winner of his penultimate start at Vichy but subsequently flopped at Le Mont Saint-Michel 3. ECLAT DU VERGER - Reassured last time at Enghien following three modest efforts. Can get a look in 4. ELIOTTNELL ONE - Has become more effective under the saddle at present and will have little to offer 5. EPSON D'ARIANE - Has been in good heart in his last six starts and should once again feature prominently 6. ETOILE ROUGE - Narrowly headed in his last two starts and must have a chance but faces tougher rivals here 7. EMPEROR CHARM - Runner-up last twice. Burst up late at Cabourg and will garner significant support 8. EGERIE DU RIB - In contention for place when sanctioned at Enghien. Had previously posted some fair efforts and must be monitored 9. ENCHILADA FACE - Recorded a third career victory at Enghien last time. Has claims on the back of this effort 10. EROLING DU MESLE - Handy sort that is proven in better company. Will enjoy racing right-hand and can be shortlisted 11. EDEN DE BANVILLE - Has demonstrated a lot of ability this winter. Off since early March and may need the run 12. EMPRESS - Got back in the winners enclosure at Les Sables last time. Hind shoes come off again. Has plenty more to offer (7) EMPEROR CHARM caught the eye when making late headway to catch the runner-up spot at Cabourg last month. He is improving and can go one better this time round. (5) EPSON D'ARIANE has not missed the podium since February and is an obvious leading contender. If in the same form as she was at Les Sables, (12) EMPRESS should not be far off the action. (7) EMPEROR CHARM - (5) EPSON D'ARIANE - (12) EMPRESS - (10)

13 EROLING DU MESLE - (11) EDEN DE BANVILLE

14 Race 8 1. DALVA DE JADE - Useful on a good day but lost her way late last season and no threat on current form 2. DRAPANIE - Has become unreliable and not in the winners enclosure since January Look elsewhere 3. DAVIDOFF DU KLAU - Won well at Cabourg on fourth seasonal start. Unshod again today and can follow up 4. DIAMANT ROC - Seven wins from 14 so far and could record a fourth success in a row this year 5. DONA DE FROULAY - Had an excellent winter but not been in the same form since returning from the spell 6. DARD ROC - Has been struggling for some time now and is unlikely to pose a threat 7. DOLLY QUEEN - Reassured in her last start at Argentan. Was racing barefoot for the first time on this occasion. Same feature applies here 8. DARSHAN - Was on a good run of form before the flop at Graignes. Can be given another chance 9. DIGUEDOR - Has been consistent for most of the season. Registered a career best at Amiens last time out 10. DARLING D'OURVILLE - Blows hot and cold but posted a solid runner-up effort at Cabourg five days ago. In similar form, can get a look in 11. DARWIN STAR - Effective in the Province and must have a place chance in a race like this (3) DAVIDOFF DU KLAU left a very good impression at Cabourg in his last winning start. He showed on this occasion that he is open to more progress. (7) DOLLY QUEEN ran a good race first time unshod at Argentan two months ago. She will come on for the run and must be hugely respected. The in-form (4) DIAMANT ROC will follow in the pick with (11) DARWIN STAR. (3) DAVIDOFF DU KLAU - (7) DOLLY QUEEN - (4) DIAMANT ROC - (11) DARWIN STAR

15 MAUQUENCHY - 8th August Trainer of the day : Jean-Paul Marmion (714, 812) Driver of the day : Antoine Wiels (714, 812) Horse of the day : Eveil du Lupin (714) Dark Horse : Dessylona (211) Race 1 1. ECLIPSE SOMOLLI - Clearly talented but sanctioned more often than not. Switches code in a bid to make amends and will be one to note 2. EVERYBODY'S FREE - Has references in the code but latest efforts leave a lot to be desired 3. EFFET SECOND - Complicated individual making his first start in the specialty but too frequently unfocused to trust 4. EDEN DU HEURT - Was by no means disgraced here late June. Front shoes off again and could well get a look in 5. EGLANTINE OBELL - Newcomer to the game but is not devoid of talent and if focused should not be far off the mark 6. EMINENCE DE VALNY - Still a maiden from 24. Sanctioned in five of last six and no threat 7. EAGLE FRATELLI - Unexceptional sort but is proven at this level and will have his supporters 8. ESSENCE ET SENS - Finished well beaten behind (13) ECLAIR DE DUFFEL at La Capelle. Is unshod behind this time and could pick up a cheque 9. EASY DE LA CRIERE - Got back in the game at Graignes late July and even though shod must not be written off 10. EXTREME DU NORD - Erratic sort making his ridden debut with shoes on and can expect little support 11. ECLATANT BASC - Has looked a different horse since going unshod. Switches discipline for the first time but looks a serious player 12. EDEN KLES - Left a good impression on ridden debut late June. Gets a second crack at it and must be respected 13. ECLAIR DE DUFFEL - Delicate but handy type that pleased on ridden debut recently and is good enough to open his account 14. EOLE DU PONT - Sanctioned on only ridden start but has some ability and

16 given the chance could make his presence felt 15. EDELWEISS GASSEL - Still a maiden from 20. Tries a new discipline but still not an obvious choice 16. ENJEU MONTAVAL - Has shown respectable aptitude in the other code. Is well-engaged here and with a top jockey in the saddle could well get straight off the mark A clearly useful type (13) ECLAIR DE DUFFEL left a good impression on ridden debut ten days ago and with hind shoes off for the first time looks capable of opening his seasonal account. (16) ENJEU MONTAVAL takes his first steps under the saddle but has an excellent entry here and with Lebourgeois on board can be assured a competitive ride. (11) ECLATANT BASC is another first-timer but if current form transitions his place is in the money. (5) EGLANTINE OBELL similarly has no references in the specialty but with stride in check should be able to get in on the action. (12) EDEN KLES went close in his only appearance under the saddle and will have his supporters. (13) ECLAIR DE DUFFEL - (16) ENJEU MONTAVAL - (11) ECLATANT BASC - (5) EGLANTINE OBELL - (12) EDEN KLES

17 Race 2 1. DEESSE D'ARAC - Modest individual with nothing to show for recent efforts and can be ruled out 2. DAKTARI JIEL - Has been pleasing in both codes of late but on this occasion will have more to find 3. DEL PIERO - Has looked very ordinary for a considerable period and can be confidently disregarded 4. DAYDREAMER - Unremarkable type that has made no impact for some time and is not about to change his ways 5. DELICE ROYAL - Solid in two of last three. Starts in front here and should again figure prominently 6. DIAMANT DU CHATEAU - Tough sort that is back at the top of his game and from the front line can make a big impact 7. DEMON DES VEYS - Showed marked improvement over course and distance last week and in similar form should not be far off the mark 8. DAPHNIE DE RIVIERE - Clearly capable but appears to have lost her way and must reaffirm 9. DREAM CROWN - Regularly in the thick of things in this code. Benefits from a front-row start this time and can get in on the action 10. DROLE DE MEC - Good consistent campaigner with an excellent entry here and should logically finish in the mix 11. DESSYLONA - Not always the most reliable but caught the eye here recently and must be afforded respect 12. DANDY SOMOLLI - Went into his break on a low note and little chance on first appearance since March 13. DELPHOS - Has ability but very delicate and unlikely to garner much support 14. DEAUVILLAIS - Moderate sort that trotted fourth to (15) DESIREZ MOI at Enghien. Is barefoot again but others still preferred 15. DESIREZ MOI - Returned to winning ways in an Enghien claimer two weeks ago. In better company here and with shoes on is a minor place chance at best 16. DIEGO DU HOULET - In superb condition this season. Has previously imposed over course and distance and looks the horse to beat (16) DIEGO DU HOULET has hardly set a foot out of place this term and given

18 his liking for the venue should be in a position to make it three from five. He can nonetheless expect to encounter resistance from the in-form (5) DELICE ROYAL who starts with a 25m advantage. (6) DIAMANT DU CHATEAU has finished in the frame in three of his last four - including over track and trip - and should maintain his productive ways. (10) DROLE DE MEC seldom lets the side down and in current shape is hard to ignore. (9) DREAM CROWN is another for the shortlist. (16) DIEGO DU HOULET - (5) DELICE ROYAL - (6) DIAMANT DU CHATEAU - (10) DROLE DE MEC - (9) DREAM CROWN

19 Race 3 1. BRIME DU CHENE - Made the frame just once in 11 this year and will have nothing to offer 2. BANCO GIBUS - Not always the most productive but has merit and with focus could pick up some stake money 3. BOLERO DU ROUILLY - Has proved a hardy campaigner in this class of event. Has form under these conditions and can make the frame 4. COUMBAYA WIND - Useful sort that has good references in better company this year. Returns fresh from a spell and from the front line can impose 5. BAMBINE - Delicate but no slouch when applied. Benefits from a good spot in front and with application will have her chances 6. VADELLE SHEBA - Back in fine shape since her winter break. Incurs no handicap this time and must be respected 7. ALWAYS MADRIK - Capable sort in the claiming division but struggling with stride issues and will have few takers 8. ABELLO D'ANGIS - Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period and can be ruled out 9. ATHOS D'URZY - Mixes the good with the less good but can make his presence felt if he can reproduce penultimate effort 10. VINCI DU MACHEREL - Very hard to knock at this level when applied. Incurs the penalty this time but with front shoes off can complement his recent success 11. VEREGINO - Moderate sort that has placed just once in last 18 months and is not about to shake things up (4) COUMBAYA WIND has acquitted herself in much better company this year. She returns from a brief spell but is well-placed on the front line and should be able to win this. That said (10) VINCI DU MACHEREL is in cracking form and although 25m worse off he foes unshod in front for the occasion and will be dangerous. (3) BOLERO DU ROUILLY has hardly set a foot wrong since his return to competition and should not be far off the mark. The delicate (5) BAMBINE can play a role if she can stay in stride. (4) COUMBAYA WIND - (10) VINCI DU MACHEREL - (3) BOLERO DU ROUILLY - (5) BAMBINE

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21 Race 4 1. CHLOE DE JADE - Capricious sort but encouraged when third to (3) DUC QUICK at Graignes and can play a small role 2. DIABOLIC QUEEN - Won first time out this year but completely off the boil since and can be ruled out 3. DUC QUICK - Serious sort in this branch of the game. Flew up at Graignes and a similar effort would see him go close once more 4. CHARMEUSE DU GADE - Has placed just once in six starts this year and will have too much to do 5. CALIFORNIE - Is proven in this category but disappointing since returning from the break and must get her house in order 6. DARK TURQUET - Not the most reliable but finished third to (10) DIAMANT FORGION at Vincennes and will have his supporters 7. CROSSFIRE - Dynamic this year so far with four in a row and looks entirely capable of securing a fifth 8. CIGALE D'ARRY - Delicate sort but made her mark more than once this spring and with stride in check could get a look in 9. DADDY CASH - Well-regarded type but plagued by stride problems and not easy to make a case at present 10. DIAMANT FORGION - Has been on an excellent run this year. Failed to fire last time but still looks the principal threat to (7) CROSSFIRE's supremacy 11. COCKTAIL DESBOIS - Fifth on his only start under the saddle but has ability and should not be overlooked 12. DRAGA DU MANS - Quality element making her first start since March but has front shoes off for the occasion and should not be far off the mark (7) CROSSFIRE has quite simply been a revelation this year with four straight wins and in present form it is difficult to envisage him not making it five on the trot. He can nevertheless expect to meet opposition from the hardy (10) DIAMANT FORGION who should make amends for his below-par La Capelle run. (3) DUC QUICK is as faithful as they come and has won two of three when unshod behind. The talented (12) DRAGA DU MANS makes her first appearance for five months but has front shoes off for re-entry and should not be underestimated.

22 (7) CROSSFIRE - (10) DIAMANT FORGION - (3) DUC QUICK - (12) DRAGA DU MANS

23 Race 5 1. FRIVOLE D'ARBAZ - Useful sort that quickly lost her action at La Capelle last time and in this company will have her work cut out 2. FOLLOWER - Decent sort that left a good impression last time despite the sanction and on better behaviour can finish in the mix 3. FRINGANT PACHA - Pleased in his first two but out of the picture since and will need to raise his game 4. FANNY DE L'OISON - Won on debut here before pleasing on comeback five months later. Comes in fresh and looks a decent place chance 5. FEE D'ALEX - Pleased here mid-june. Faces a much stiffer test this time and others preferred 6. FARINELLI PAULOIS - Talented colt that should have maintained his unbeaten run last time but on better behaviour can redeem himself and win this 7. FIRE WELL - In the frame in three of four. Benefits from a Lebourgeois drive here and will have his supporters 8. FEROE DU VIVIER - Has looked a serious prospect since his May debut. Goes first time left-handed but a major player all the same 9. FONTANELLE - Useful sort when applied. Was not afforded a run last time but with a bit more luck can challenge for a place in the frame 10. FIGARO PLANCHETTE - Sanctioned almost as often as not and while not devoid of ability is still hard to back 11. FIESTA NOUBA - Well-regarded filly that drops back in class after a respectable Enghien effort and should make her presence felt 12. FILOU DES VALLEES - Respectable colt but did not produce the goods when stepped up in category and is unlikely to worry the opposition Winner on debut (6) FARINELLI PAULOIS would most certainly have doubled his money next time had he not faulted and with more focus should redeem himself here. (8) FEROE DU VIVIER has yet to lose his maiden tag but has not once finished out of the frame and even though going left-handed for the first time still looks a player. The capable (2) FOLLOWER lost his action when stepped up in class but still caught the eye and must be respected. (9) FONTANELLE was very unlucky at Le Mans and should make amends.

24 (6) FARINELLI PAULOIS - (8) FEROE DU VIVIER - (2) FOLLOWER - (9) FONTANELLE

25 Race 6 1. ESCALE MESLOISE - Back at the top of her game after a difficult start to the season and should have the measure of most here 2. ETONNANTE NONNA - Respectable type but stays shod on this occasion and best to watch 3. ELMIKA DE VIETTE - Complicated sort that encouraged at Cabourg two weeks ago but still has more to find 4. ECUME DE L'ITON - Useful when applied but has better form at a lower level and not an obvious choice 5. EASY DES SARTS - Has taken very well to racing barefoot. Latest effort can be excused and can be backed with confidence this time 6. ECLIPSE DU PORET - Nothing noteworthy on her formsheet since the winter and will struggle to leave her mark 7. EASY TOUCH - Has taken well to the step up in class and is unlikely to disappoint. Place chance 8. ELITE SLY - Can prove a handful but has ample ability and with stride in check can get in on the action 9. ETINCELLE DU PARC - Solid as a rock in recent months and recent results augur well for her chances 10. ELVETICA - Reliability not her strong suit but returned to winning ways late last month and in similar form can go close 11. ERIN BROCKOVICH - Got back in the game over course and distance nine days ago and with hind shoes off again will have her supporters 12. EPEE DE L'EPINE - Unremarkable filly better suited to the claiming division and can be passed over 13. ESSENZA GWEN - Handy sort but has not been seen out since last October and has no realistic chance 14. EXOTIC SUEDOISE - Has blown hot and cold of late but gave a solid account at Cabourg last time and must be respected After having failed to shine when going barefoot (1) ESCALE MESLOISE has won two from three since returning to racing shod and under these conditions looks the pick of the field. (9) ETINCELLE DU PARC however has made very good progress of late and is eminently capable of applying the pressure. (10) ELVETICA secured her second of the season ten days ago and if similarly

26 focused should figure prominently once more. (7) EASY TOUCH is never far off the mark and is not about to break the mould. (1) ESCALE MESLOISE - (9) ETINCELLE DU PARC - (10) ELVETICA - (7) EASY TOUCH

27 Race 7 1. EMIR D'ERAH - Useful sort that returned to winning ways late July and in similar form can apply the pressure on (14) EVEIL DU LUPIN 2. EASY RIDER ZEN - Unexceptional type that has looked ordinary since winning at Reims and must reaffirm 3. ECLAIR DE BABEL - Complicated trotter that has yet to confirm his Strasbourg victory and will generate little interest 4. EMIR PICARD - Hardy sort that trotted second to (1) EMIR D'ERAH at Graignes when barefoot for the first time. Same formula and a realistic place chance 5. ELAN DU MOUCHEL - Undeniably capable but has failed to make the grade at this level and chances limited 6. ERASME WILLIAMS - Not always the easiest to trust but when applied is hard to knock and should not be far off the mark 7. ESPACE FIX - Faithful sort for the most part. Failed to fire at Enghien ten days ago but can make amends 8. ELIO MANNETOT - Imposed first time unshod behind but out of the picture since and others preferred 9. ECLAT D'ISQUES - Quality colt that has just two races under his belt since the break and appears to need another outing 10. ESPOIR DE FLEURY - Mixes the good with the less good but is in decent shape and should not be ruled out 11. EROS DES BORDES - Has shown a different side since starting to race barefoot and in present condition can make the first five 12. EROS DU BECQUET - Moderate type that did not live up to expectations at Cabourg last time and a minor place chance at best 13. EASTERN RIDER - Useful colt that seldom disappoints. Encouraged here recently and can get a look in 14. EVEIL DU LUPIN - Superb trotter that has won three of his last four and will take all the beating After a troubled start to his career (14) EVEIL DU LUPIN has turned a corner this year and looks very hard to to beat. (1) EMIR D'ERAH left quite the impression in victory at Graignes late last month and together with that day's runner-up (4) EMIR PICARD look the principal opposition here. (6) ERASME WILLIAMS

28 regularly displays a lack of discipline but is both proven under these conditions and presently in good form. (14) EVEIL DU LUPIN - (1) EMIR D'ERAH - (4) EMIR PICARD - (6) ERASME WILLIAMS

29 Race 8 1. ALREADY DU POLI - Back on track following a modest start to the season but must nonetheless improve on latest effort over course and distance 2. ADEN - Unexceptional sort that is better suited to the claiming division and can be ruled out 3. COACH DE NOYELLES - Won a brace before the spell but has since failed to confirm and best to monitor 4. CYRUS DE CAYOLA - Considerably better than his formsheet would suggest. Got it right at Pornichet recently and in similar form can again go close 5. BRYTANE DU ROZEL - Has begun to show improvement but must still take her game up a notch 6. BATUM DES BRUYERES - Pleased on re-entry but has since lost his way and appears to have a lot more to find 7. AMOUR DU COGLAIS - Good Swedish sort making just his second start in France. Is well-placed in front and can pick up some stake money 8. AFRIKANDER - Returns to the professional ranks after a brace of poor efforts in the amateur category and chances limited 9. BOLDIKOVA - Currently enjoying a very productive run. Not the biggest fan of Mauquenchy but her form is not in doubt 10. BAJOCIEN - Moderate sort that has placed just once in seven this season and will have his work cut out 11. VIVALDI DE LA DIVE - Useful on a good day but disappointing under harness this term and unlikely to influence the outcome 12. CLAUDIO DES KECHES - Can prove a handful but is a serious trotter and with application can impose 13. BOSS DE BAUDRAIRIE - Quality type with form at a better level but stays shod this time and others preferred 14. UNIQUE DES VENTS - Showed a lot this time last year but a shadow of his former self since and can be ruled out 15. CHRISTO - Serious trotter that seldom lets the side down. Flew up last time and despite the penalty must be afforded significant respect 16. BLACK JACK FROM - Hardy sort when he can stay in stride. Incurs the handicap but on good behaviour will have his chances

30 Although a delicate soul (12) CLAUDIO DES KECHES has put in two fine recent performances. He could not have asked for a better entry and with application should have the measure of the recently invigorated (4) CYRUS DE CAYOLA who finally enjoyed some better fortune at Pornichet late last month. (16) BLACK JACK FROM is rarely far from the action when applied and drops back in class with a lot to offer. (9) BOLDIKOVA has been on a superb run of late and should put on another good show. (15) CHRISTO flew up in a similar event at La Capelle last month and is not incapable of setting the cat among the pigeons. (12) CLAUDIO DES KECHES - (4) CYRUS DE CAYOLA - (16) BLACK JACK FROM - (9) BOLDIKOVA - (15) CHRISTO

31 LA TESTE - 8th August Trainer of the day : Thierry Lemer (208, 305, 502, 702) Jockey of the day : Olivier Peslier (102, 201, 403, 502, 605, 706, 801) Horse of the day : Scarlet Tufty (302) Dark Horse : Virgule Chope (407) Race 1 1. ATOUT COEUR - Seventh of nine behind Early Time on her debut at Dax last month. Tough test today 2. TOY ROOM - Fourth of twelve behind Nouvelle Voie on her debut in a newcomers race here last month. Respected 3. PIOPI - Eight of sixteen behind Hermiona in a maiden race at Vichy last month. Hard to recommend 4. MAWASKI - Third of fourteen behind Fantastic Glory on her debut in a newcomers race at Toulouse in June. Consider 5. STAR VIXA - Well beaten eleventh of twelve behind Nouvelle Voie on her debut in a newcomers race here last month 6. BAILEYS DIAMANT - Tenth of twelve behind Nouvelle Voie on her debut in a newcomers race here last month. Others preferred 7. GOT WIND - Had some of these behind when third to Nouvelle Voie on her debut in a newcomers race here last month. Short list 8. SHE'S STILL MINE - Has been placed in four of her six career starts to date and can do so again here today 9. ABESTI GOGORRA - Has not done enough in her four career starts to date to warrant consideration today 10. PARAMOUNT - Seventh of eleven here behind Misty Cat in a maiden race last time out in June. Hard to recommend 11. ZIGLIARA - Decent effort when sixth behind Nouvelle Voie on her debut in a newcomers race here last month 12. MEDIACHOPE - Runner up behind La Frisla in a claimer at Dax last month. Faces better opposition today 13. QUEENBLUEANDBLACK - By Nathaniel and will be the first foal to run out of a dam that was unraced 14. MACABELLA - By Adelphos and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has

32 produced one winner 15. ANODYNE - By Anodin and is a half sister to Hippolyte who was a Listed winner at Chantilly 16. LADYPARI - By Lord Du Sud and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner (4) MAWASKI made a promising debut when third behind Fantastic Glory at Toulouse in June. The winner has since finished second in a Class 2 race. She gets a tentative vote ahead of (7) GOT WIND who had several of these behind when third on her debut here last month. (8) SHE'S STILL MINE and (2) TOY ROOM must also be respected. (13) QUEENBLUEANDBLACK is next best. (4) MAWASKI - (7) GOT WIND - (8) SHE'S STILL MINE - (2) TOY ROOM - (13) QUEENBLUEANDBLACK

33 Race 2 1. MAJDI - Third of eleven behind Scarlet Tufty on his debut in a newcomers race here last month. Can be in the mix 2. SATURNO - Fifth of nine behind La Frisla in a claiming race at Dax last month. Hard to recommend 3. TORNERO - Fourth of eleven behind Scarlet Tufty on his debut in a newcomers race here last month. Respected 4. AVOJEUX - Well beaten last of eight behind Earth Wind in a maiden race here last month. Others preferred 5. EL MORRO - Disappointing on his debut at Deauville recently and will need to improve to have any chance 6. BANKRUN - Unplaced in both of his career starts at Mont-De-Marsan and Dax and unlikely to feature here today 7. ROCQUEMONT - By Anodin and is the second foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after nine starts 8. LE BEQUET - By Vertigineux and is the third foal to run out of a dam that won three from fifty one A chance is taken here on the Rohaut trained colt (7) ROCQUEMONT who is said to be showing up well on the home gallops and can make a winning debut in what looks an average enough maiden. (1) MAJDI and (3) TORNERO were third and fourth respectively behind Scarlet Tufty in a newcomers race here last month and can be in the mix again today. (8) LE BEQUET is next best. (7) ROCQUEMONT - (1) MAJDI - (3) TORNERO - (8) LE BEQUET

34 Race 3 1. DR RIO - Won a maiden at Nantes last month and a close fourth to Glorious Spirit in a Class 1 at Vichy last time out. Not ruled out 2. SCARLET TUFTY - Comfortable winner of a newcomers race here over course and distance last month. Leading contender 3. FANFOUETTE BOY - Won a claimer here in June but well beaten in a Class 1 race here last month 4. UNAMUNO - Runner up in a maiden race here in June but will need to improve to feature in this race 5. PRIMELA - Outclassed in a Group Three race at Deauville last month but not without a chance here 6. KARAKTAIR - Fifth of eleven behind Scarlet Tufty on his debut here last month. Stiff test today 7. SO WHEN - Third behind La Feve in a Class 2 race at Mont-De-Marsan last time out. Hard to recommend The Ferland trained colt (2) SCARLET TUFTY was a comfortable winner of a newcomers race on his racecourse debut here last month. He steps up in class today but can improve again and maintain his unbeaten career start. (5) PRIMELA is dropped back in class and must also be respected. (1) DR RIO and (6) KARAKTAIR are next best. (2) SCARLET TUFTY - (5) PRIMELA - (1) DR RIO - (6) KARAKTAIR

35 Race 4 1. STONEBRIDGE - Three time winner from ten starts in France and has the form to go close in this contest 2. FALBALA LE DUN - Decent effort on her handicap debut at Mont-De-Marsan last month and is not without a chance today 3. QATAR MILLENIUM - Has won her last two races at Corlay and Guerlesquin and is interesting here on handicap debut 4. KENBAY - A couple of fair efforts in handicaps lately but will need to find improvement for this 5. GREAT AMERICA - Won a maiden at Pornichet in February and was third on her handicap debut at Vittel last month 6. DAMRAK - Unplaced in all three career starts to date and will find this a tough test on handicap debut 7. VIRGULE CHOPE - Got off the mark in a claimer at Royan last month and could be on a fair mark for handicap debut 8. NOVA BLUE - Reasonable effort in a maiden at Royan last month but hard to recommend here today 9. NOVATRICE - Has some decent placed form in claimers and handicaps this year so is entitled to respect here 10. MALQUERIDA - Won in Spain last time out but poor form in six French outings and surely has too much to do here 11. ALIB - Took a claimer at Montauban in May but three poor runs in handicaps since then 12. HAYASHY - Has not shown much enthusiasm for the game in five career starts to date. Hard to like After disappointing in her first two starts (7) VIRGULE CHOPE improved to win a claimer at Royan last time out. She has been allotted a reasonable mark and can make a winning handicap debut. (3) QATAR MILLENIUM and (1) STONEBRIDGE are both in good form at present and cannot be ruled out. (9) NOVATRICE can make the frame. (7) VIRGULE CHOPE - (3) QATAR MILLENIUM - (1) STONEBRIDGE - (9)

36 NOVATRICE

37 Race 5 1. C D'ARGENT - Won a Class E handicap at Bordeaux last time out in March. Can run well when fresh 2. BAYOUN - Has won five of his nine races including a Class D race here last time out in June. Consider 3. LILLY KAFEINE - Decent effort in a Class B handicap on the PSF at Deauville ten days ago. Leading contender here 4. WARSCIP - Runner up behind (2) BAYOUN a Class D race here last time out in June. Place prospects 5. ASCOT ANGEL - Won a Quinte handicap at Bordeaux in April and has won at Madrid since. Place claims 6. FASTNET LIGHTNING - Has won at ParisLongchamp and Bordeaux this year. Faces a stiffer test here today 7. RUSPANTER - Finished behind (2) BAYOUN and (4) WARSCIP when sixth in a Class D race here last time out in June (3) LILLY KAFEINE ran well from a poor draw in a Class B handicap on the PSF over 1900m at Deauville ten days ago. She has won two conditions races already this year and can add to that tally today. (2) BAYOUN had (4) WARSCIP behind in second when winning a Class D race here over course and distance in June and can confirm those placings today. (5) ASCOT ANGEL is next best. (3) LILLY KAFEINE - (2) BAYOUN - (4) WARSCIP - (5) ASCOT ANGEL

38 Race 6 1. BAQDAD - Placed in three of his five starts and can be easily forgiven latest one 2. AMIRAL CHOP - Placed in seven of fifteen runs but looks a complete outsider here today 3. KARDANA - Hit the frame in three of his four runs and will go very close here indeed 4. EDGE OF TOMORROW - Placed once in his three runs and will need to do so much more to get close 5. LET'S HAPPY - Both starts came at this venue and a much improved third here last time out 6. POET'S FLOWER - Unplaced in both her runs to date so will need to find improvement from somewhere 7. MURASAKI - Unplaced in Britain in two runs but third from two more runs in this country 8. KILLINGTON - Very average in just the two runs to date and cannot be fancied in any way at all 9. LERATO - Much improved form when runner up here last time and will most likely start a strong favourite here 10. BUTOH - A newcomer by Teofilo who should do better over further in time after this experience 11. COTES BRETONNE - A newcomer by Evasive but appeals much more as a handicapping type later on (9) LERATO showed a great deal of improvement in the last of her three starts which came at this venue where she was just touched off and it was a fair distance back to the third which is always a good sign and she can take care of (3) KARDANA who does look the chief threat. (5) LET'S HAPPY and (7) MURASAKI can mmake the frame. (9) LERATO - (3) KARDANA - (5) LET'S HAPPY - (7) MURASAKI

39 Race 7 1. JONH JONH - Four time winner from forty five but will need to prove fitness on belated seasonal debut 2. WIKITA - Five time winner from forty six and certainly has the form to go very close here 3. BAMIYANE - Dual winner from nine runs including last time out at Dax and must be in the firing line here 4. SAINTE COLERE - Triple winner from thirty five and a fair third at this venue last time out 5. LISNAVAGH - Four time winner from fifty three but needs to brush up on form to have any hope 6. BECQUAMIS - Thrice a winner from twenty three and will have an each way squeak here 7. DARK ORBIT - A triple winner from thirty one runs but is completely out of form and not fancied 8. TODA JOYA - Dual winner from eighteen runs and could be well up to out running likely price 9. ILLUMINATOR - One win from thirteen runs but is gradually sliding down the handicap and can do better 10. SENATOR FROST - Triple winner from forty eight starts but seems to have little hope in an overall context 11. PRETTY STRANGE - Remains a maiden after nineteen but has placed several times and could eventually make a breakthrough 12. LOUISDARGENT - Just the one win from twenty eight and others look much better placed to take honours 13. DUB STEPS - Only one win from twenty seven and basically seems to have too much on here too 14. EFFERATUS - Four time winner from thirty three and will have a chance if on a going day This is very open so a pretty speculative punt on (2) WIKITA is the advice. The seven year old mare has only had four starts so far this term but did win one of them and remains off a very fair mark overall. (9) ILLUMINATOR is gradually sliding to a winable mark. (14) EFFERATUS and (6) BECQUAMIS have a fine chance too.

40 (2) WIKITA - (9) ILLUMINATOR - (14) EFFERATUS - (6) BECQUAMIS

41 Race 8 1. MEELAD - One win from half a dozen runs and a fair third here last time out so every chance 2. CELESTE DE GHAZAL - Just the four runs and has won one of them and is still unexposed with some improvement to come 3. MASHHUR AL KHALEDIAH - Won the middle of his five runs and is a classy type that looks well up to being involved here 4. AMJIZ DE PIBOUL - Placed in all four runs and has the required form to go very close in this contest 5. EMAD DU LOUP - Has placed twice in five runs but will need to show a fair bit more now to score 6. AJS AL ZAEEM - Finished sixth on debut at Pompadour but will need to have improved significantly 7. ECLAIR DU PALADIN - Placed once in three starts which was on debut but that form will not stack up 8. ERGONE DE CARDONNE - Placed just twice in seven runs and basically looks a complete outsider again This final event for non thoroughbreds looks likely to fall to (3) MASHHUR AL KHALEDIAH who seems sure to go off a pretty warm favourite following some very progressive runs and he looks stronger than (4) AMJIZ DE PIBOUL and (1) MEELAD who are also in the ascendancy with (2) CELESTE DE GHAZAL best of the rest in a fine contest. (3) MASHHUR AL KHALEDIAH - (4) AMJIZ DE PIBOUL - (1) MEELAD - (2) CELESTE DE GHAZAL