CABOURG - 12th December

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1 CABOURG - 12th December Trainer of the day : Vincent Martens (313, 310) Driver of the day : Pierre-Yves Verva (305, 715, 811) Horse of the day : Angelo Am (313) Dark Horse : Elusive Action(409) Race 1 1. BOURBON D'ALBA - Pulled up on November 25 at Graignes and is ridden by inexperienced apprentice 2. BISE BAROQUE - In ascending form after two disqualifications in a row. Beat (10) BRACO DU CAIEU latest at Graignes 3. BEAUJEU - Back under the saddle which is still unproven (2/2 failures). Remains shod 4. BLAS DE BOUSSIERES - Ridden specialist who has often been disqualified this year. Tough task 5. BEAUTIFUL ATOUT - Back in his preferred discipline but has no room for manoeuvre now. Not going to be easy

2 6. BAGDAD - Runner-up twice since is trained by Stephane Michel and is back under the saddle (6/10 on the podium including three wins) 7. AMAZONE SI - Lackluster last four outings and is far to her best form. Difficult to recommend 8. BLUFF - Runner-up twice and disqualified twice under the saddle but has already trotted 1'15''7 over course and distance 9. AIGLE MAUVE - Average fourth on his ridden comeback in provincial amateur contest. Will find it harder here 10. BRACO DU CAIEU - Has a 25m handicap. Progressively coming back into form after a lengthy break and has just got back in winning ways (amateur event) 11. ARCHI JAVANAISE - Made zero impact this year and is debuting under the saddle. Difficult to recommend 12. AURIVERDE - Disqualified thrice recently and has to prove himself in his new stable. Back under the saddle which is experienced 13. APIS DE TILOU - Taking time to find his best level after four months off but has the benefit to be experienced with his apprentice 14. ARABOLE DU VARLET - Made zero impact for a long time and can be neglected without risks. Only watch 15. BALI DU POUET DOUX - Back in her preferred discipline and has not been unshod since last June. Beware of her! 16. BRACO DES MOISSONS - At his best right now under the saddle and is unshod on all four for the first time in this discipline 17. BACCHUS DA VINCI - Has looked very ordinary for much of the year and has no realistic chance on his ridden comeback 18. AIGLE ROYAL - Not always the most reliable but is the best on class alone. The fastest over course and distance in 1'14''8 (18) AIGLE ROYAL was a creditable second behind Vite Aldo at Angers last time out in October. He has a fast time over this course and distance and unshod on all four today he is the selection to get the job done. (15) BALI DU POUET DOUX is back in a ridden race here and cannot be discounted. (8) BLUFF and (2) BISE BAROQUE are two more to consider. (10) BRACO DU CAIEU is next best. (18) AIGLE ROYAL - (15) BALI DU POUET DOUX - (8) BLUFF - (2) BISE

3 BAROQUE - (10) BRACO DU CAIEU

4 Race 2 1. EMERAUDE DE MARINA - Soundly beaten on her late debut at Caen and is driven by an apprentice here 2. ELVIRA DU JAL - Made zero impact since her debut and needs to show improvement. Tricky read 3. ELITE D'AVRIL - Improving nicely every run and has just been fourth over course and distance (1'17''4) behind (8) EPINE 4. ESTEBANE SACHA - Runner-up after inquiry on her Caen debut but finished down the field since at Argentan 5. ETINCELLE MYSTIC - Got off the mark last April at Le Mont-Saint-Michel but has been very disappointing since. Driven by her trainer 6. ENNE DU BOUILLON - Has just got off the mark over Graignes 2725m (1'19''1) against fillies. Driven by an apprentice here 7. EVA DE LOISNE - Well beaten on her reappearance run at Graignes after four months off but will have more to offer here 8. EPINE - Right-handed tracks specialist who has just got off the mark over Angers 2425m (1'17''6). The choice of Franck Anne 9. ETOILE JELOCA - Still a maiden in eight attempts. In her category and is worthy of another fine result 10. EASY DU GRENY - Surprising third last time at Argentan well in front of (4) ESTEBANE SACHA but could find it harder here 11. EDITION LIMITEE - Has just got off the mark over Vire 2800m (1'18''6) and is the fatest over course and distance with (8) EPINE 12. ELEGANCE DE LARRE - 2/2 failures after a four months break and looks far to her best form. Needs to reassure in priority 13. ELISEE DU PONT - Brave filly who has always been placed in the first five since her debut. Podium chance 14. ELSA DES CHARENTES - Got off the mark with fashion on November 19 over Meslay-du-Maine 2875m (1'16''8). Her trainer is back in the bike After finishing second here last month (8) EPINE got off the mark at Angers eight days ago. She is suited to going right handed and looks the one they have to beat here. Although still a maiden after eight starts (9) ETOILE JELOCA has had some decent placed efforts and cannot be ruled out. (13) ELISEE DU PONT and (4) ESTEBANE SACHA can make the frame.

5 (8) EPINE - (9) ETOILE JELOCA - (13) ELISEE DU PONT - (4) ESTEBANE SACHA

6 Race 3 1. THE AU LAIT - One of his last races in France. Totally barefoot here and is the fastest over course and distance in 1'13''6 (August 2017) 2. ARCEUS SEGAH - Model of consistency who seldom wins. Needs imperatively to be held up but has a strong turn of foot 3. ULKY DU DAIN - No room for manoeuvre now with his earnings but often starts quickly and is driven for the first time by Pierre Levesque 4. ANZA DU CARBONEL - Maybe exhausted after a lot of races this year but often runs well over course. Possible upsetter at interesting price 5. UPPY DE VIVE - Brave horse who is in his category but has not won since March Has imperatively to be held up 6. ALSONN DE GUEZ - G3 placed in 2015 who is back at harness after two ridden outings. Looks held by few rivals here 7. URSY RAFOULAIS - Back in harness events after ridden failure. Unshod on on all four once more but is difficult to consider 8. VALEUR GES - Less room for manoeuvre now and is more competitive on grass at harness. Not a priority 9. VOSS RINGEAT - Surprising winner on November 16 at Reims but has been unconvincing twice since. First runner-up and disqualified twice over course and distance 10. ORLEANS FONT - Will set the record straight on his right-handed comeback and will fight for firts places with his stablemate (13) ANGELO AM 11. VALENTINE'S DAY - Has often short periods. Probably prepared for this good entry after a three months break. Beware of her 12. UGOPHENIO - Lacklustre last four attempts but could have more to offer unshod behind. Will try and take advantages of any of favourite's mishaps 13. ANGELO AM - Narrowly beaten last time at Bordeaux and moves down in class here. The one to beat with Christophe Martens in the bike 14. VANYCHOF - Unconvincing twice recently after two victories in a row this autumn. Not better than sixth in three starts with Adrien Lamy 15. VENISE SOYER - Disqualified in the first turn recently at Vincennes but will be suited by right-handed comeback. Can redeem herself 16. AMIGO TURGOT - In dubious form but has been carefully prepared for this perfect entry. 4/7 on the podium over course and distance inclduing a win)

7 A Quinte winner at Enghien in July at (13) ANGELO AM was not beaten far when third behind Lover Face in a similar race at Bordeaux last month. With the assistance of Christophe Martens he is the selection to record his fifteenth career success today. Stable companion (10) ORLEANS FONT is well capable on his day and could be the main danger. (9) VOSS RINGEAT and (16) AMIGO TURGOT are two more to consider. (5) UPPY DE VIVE is next best. (13) ANGELO AM - (10) ORLEANS FONT - (9) VOSS RINGEAT - (16) AMIGO TURGOT - (5) UPPY DE VIVE - (2) ARCEUS SEGAH - (15) VENISE SOYER - (1) THE AU LAIT

8 Race 4 1. ENAMORADA - Disqualified runner-up on her Caen debut and unlucky since at Argentan. Has not shown all her potential 2. ESTA DE CRENNES - Not better than sixth in eight attempts and needs to show improvement. Tough task 3. ECCLESIA - Has already shown some abilities and looks to have a creditable turn of foot. Can get placed 4. ESCARCELLE DE MAX - Right-handed tracks specialist who has little room for manoeuvre but always gives her best 5. ELODY DE PERVENCHE - Off since September 9 after a great disappointment at Vire. Might need the race here 6. EDENE VALMONT - Promising fifth on her reappearance run after seven months off behind (14) ENGADINE but has been soundly beaten since 7. ETOILE DU FER - Always placed in the shakeup when does not gallop but is still unproven over course and distance 8. EVA DES LUCAS - Got off the mark on October 29 in the provinces but has been very disappointing since. Has to prove herself at this higher grade 9. ELUSIVE ACTION - Caught the eye last time out at Angers and looks still behind in earnings. First-rate chance 10. ERIKA DE COQUERIE - Always placed on the podium when remains in trot. Finished just behind (11) ELEGANTE DELO last time at Argentan 11. ELEGANTE DELO - In ascending form after a seven months break and has just beaten (10) ERIKA DE COQUERIE and (1) ENAMORADA at Argentan 12. ES TU LA DES FANES - Currently always fires and is in her category. Is worthy of another fine result 13. ELLA DES MOYEUX - Lacklustre last three attempts and is still unproven on right-handed tracks 14. ENGADINE - On the rise after a four months break and three disqualifications in a row. Close to get off the mark (10) ERIKA DE COQUERIE and the improving (11) ELEGANTE DELO were third and second respectively behind Ewillya Best at Argentan earlier this month. Slight preference is for the former to reverse those placings today. The selection was a winner on her previous start at Le Mont-Saint-Michel in October. (12) ES TU LA DES FANES and (14) ENGADINE can make the frame.

9 (10) ERIKA DE COQUERIE - (11) ELEGANTE DELO - (12) ES TU LA DES FANES - (14) ENGADINE

10 Race 5 1. EARLY DE CAHOT - Unraced. 3/9 siblings earned money. Qualified in 1'19''4 at Meslay-du-Maine on November ECLAIR NAY - Unraced gelding. Out of ridden specialist mare. Qualified in 1'18''4 at Meslay-du-Maine last August 3. ESPOIR JELOCA - Disqualified on his Caen debut but had shown some abilities. Could be an interesting one on his ridden debut 4. EAGLE VERDERIE - Made zero impact since his debut and is still unproven under the saddle 5. EMILIANO BELLO - Disqualified at the end on his ridden debut when could have won. Off since last June 6. EOLE DU RELAIS - His best result was over course and distance (fourth) in 1'18''3 just ahead of (7) EASY DREAM GEPE. Very disappointing since 7. EASY DREAM GEPE - Ridden specialist who has been disqualified twice recently. Difficult to recommend 8. EROS JIEL - Disqualified in the first turn on his Amiens debut but clear third since beating (7) EASY DREAM GEPE 9. EMPEREUR DE SOURCE - Fifth and disqualified twice under the saddle. Still unproven on right-handed tracks 10. EDISON LA MESANGE - Ridden specialist who was disqualified on his sole course and distance run but caught the eye at the rear of the field 11. EL PASO VICI - Disqualified in his last six outings and is now trained by Amandine Brouel. Has to remain in trot in priority 12. EMOI MAJYC - Soundly beaten on his ridden debut and has to show improvement. Not going to be easy 13. EXTRA DAIDOU - Dismantled the field on his Caen debut over 2450m (1'16''2) but disqualified fifth since after inquiry. Ridden debut 14. ELDER SHADOW - Back under the saddle where has never been better than fifth in ten outings. Only a secondary chance (13) EXTRA DAIDOU was an impressive winner on his debut at Caen last month before being disqualified at Reims last time out. Making his ridden debut here today he can resume winning ways. (8) EROS JIEL was a creditable third at Amiens last month and must also be respected. (10) EDISON LA MESANGE and (3) ESPOIR JELOCA are next best.

11 (13) EXTRA DAIDOU - (8) EROS JIEL - (10) EDISON LA MESANGE - (3) ESPOIR JELOCA

12 Race 6 1. COQ DE L'INAM - Currently always fires and has again a word to say unshod in front here 2. CORAIL DE BELLANDE - Brave horse who has little room for manoeuvre for first places. Unshod on all four once more 3. CADRY - Right-handed tracks specialist who scored two races in a row last July but has been less convincing since 4. COQUIN DE MIENNAIS - Model of consistency since last July and deserves to get back in winning ways. Disqualified on sole course and distance run 5. CACHOU DE MALAC - Always gives his best but is still a maiden in thirty outings. Only a secondary chance 6. CARTHAGO D'ELA - Easily scored as his reappearance run after five months off and is still behind in earnings. Leading chance 7. COUCOU J'ARRIVE - In his category and can be in the shakeup with good trip covered. Always driven by his trainer 8. CAMEL GRIFF - His last three wins were in claimers but his connections has travelled from that instils confidence 9. CHARLY DE L'AUNAY - Moves down in class after three Parisian starts and will find it easier. Remains shod 10. CADET JOYEUX - Ran better than placings suggest last time at Saint-Brieuc and has already scored twice over course and distance (unshod behind) 11. CASDAR D'AUVILLIER - Claimers specialist who has no room for manoeuvre at this higher grade. Always unshod on all four since November CEPAGE DES ULMES - Model of consistency who will again fight for first places. 4/6 on the podium unshod in front including a win 13. COEUR DE LOUP - Currently always fires and comes to run against higher rivals. Should go close unshod behind once more 14. COSMOS PERRINE - Comes from Parisian claimers where is more competitive. Needs imperatively to be held up 15. CREPUSCULE FORGAN - Ridden specialist who is still unproven in harness contests. Will have other targets under the saddle 16. CLOVIS MONTAVAL - Moves down in class and will be suited by righthanded comeback. Has to be considered even shod

13 There was a lot to like about the ease in which (6) CARTHAGO D'ELA won at Graignes last month. That was his first start since June 4th and a repeat of that performance today could well be good enough. (3) CADRY will be suited to the conditions here and looks the main danger. (13) COEUR DE LOUP and (16) CLOVIS MONTAVAL must be respected. (7) COUCOU J'ARRIVE is next best. (6) CARTHAGO D'ELA - (3) CADRY - (13) COEUR DE LOUP - (16) CLOVIS MONTAVAL - (7) COUCOU J'ARRIVE

14 Race 7 1. DEVISE DE TILLARD - Unconvincing last time over course and distance (1'16''8) after three podiums unshod in a row 2. DOMINICAINE - Disqualified at the end latest over course and distance when could be runner-up after two victories in a row 3. DISCOTHEQUE - Off since Le Croise-Laroche failure (September 15) but was very reliable before. Unshod behind as usual 4. DIVINE DES LANDES - Right-handed tracks specialist who has been third twice recently. Her trainer is back in the bike 5. DARLIE DE TINAL - Has really a patchy form and her best titles are on lefthanded tracks. Driven for the first time by Tony Le Beller 6. DEESSE DE GUEHAM - Got off the mark on penultimate start on provincial grass track but 2/2 disqualifications on sand 7. DAME DE CARSI - Right-handed tracks specialist who has little room for manoeuvre against rivals like these. Acts better on grass 8. DJAMENA - 2/4 on the podium since is trained by Philippe Marie but acts better unshod now 9. DIANA DU PONT - Back in harness events after two sixth places under the saddle. Unshod on all four as usual 10. DOLCE VITA MIKA - Got back in the winner's circle last July on grass but is very disappointing since. Totally barefoot for the first time 11. DIVA DU LUDE - More reliable since is trained by Fabrice Lindrec but is still a maiden in eighteen attempts. Not out of it 12. DYNELLA - Brave filly who has never been disqualified in fifteen outings but not win. Not better than fifth in three starts over course 13. DAISY D'AUVRECY - Winless in twenty outings. Has really a patchy form but could find it easier against sole fillies 14. DEESSE DE JIEL - Has just got off the mark with style over Amiens 2400m (1'16''2) and can strike again. Francois Lecanu has been booked 15. DAISY D'HARCOUEL - Currently always fires after a dry period and will try to reproduce last efforts 16. DEESSE DE L'AMITIE - Disqualified recently when was totally barefoot for the first time. Only unshod behind here and can set the record straight

15 (2) DOMINICAINE would have finished second here last time out but for being disqualified near the finish. She had won her previous two at Caen and Le Mont- Saint-Michel and gets the vote here today. (14) DEESSE DE JIEL got off the mark in some style at Amiens last month and can be in the mix again today. (16) DEESSE DE L'AMITIE and (15) DAISY D'HARCOUEL are not without chances. (4) DIVINE DES LANDES is next best. (2) DOMINICAINE - (14) DEESSE DE JIEL - (16) DEESSE DE L'AMITIE - (15) DAISY D'HARCOUEL - (4) DIVINE DES LANDES

16 Race 8 1. CARLITA DU KLAU - Close runner-up last week in Vincennes claimer but will find it harder here. Not going to be easy 2. CRAZY VAUCEENNE - Right-handed tracks specialist who is more competitive under the saddle for few weeks. However Sebastien Ernault has been retained 3. COMETE ROYALE - Brave mare who has no room for manoeuvre now with his earnings. Only unshod behind here 4. CAPUCINE FANAC - Back in harness events after ridden disappointment. Winless in 46 starts but has not been barefoot since July CUBANA - Brave mare who has always finished in the first seven since last April. Non runner on November 11 at Lyon-La Soie 6. CHIPIE DES LANDES - Beaten by (9) CAPILLA TEJY last time at Cherbourg and placings look difficult to reverse 7. COLUMBIA - Will have more to offer tottaly barefoot but is not the most courageous at the fight. Possible upsetter 8. CANDIE GUERCHAISE - Will be more competitive at harness but has little room for manoeuvre. Will try and take advantages of any of favourite's mishaps 9. CAPILLA TEJY - Has strong claims judged on her penultimate start at Cherbourg beating (6) CHIPIE DES LANDES 10. CLEOPATRE DU PAOU - Perfectly placed on the first line-up but is off since September 10 and acts better unshod behind. Might need the race 11. CRESTA ROSSA - Has a 25m handicap but caught the eye after her last disqualification. Should set the record straight 12. CATSOKETTE - Taking time to find her best form but her connections has travelled from far and is unshod on all four. Should hear more of her soon 13. CONTREE D'ERABLE - At her best right now and has already scored twice over course and distance (1'15''6). Sould go close 14. CALLISTO MARJACK - Off since August 15 and is back in harness events. Current level difficult to evaluate 15. CALINEKA GWEN - Narrowly beaten last time out over Vincennes 2850m (1'14''9) and has a first-rate chance 16. CELINIA DU PONT - Ridden specialist who is off since last July and will need the race. Only watch for future

17 (15) CALINEKA GWEN was a close runner up behind Chachoo Bond at Vincennes last time out. That was a very creditable effort and a repeat of that performance today can see her record her sixth career success. Although still a maiden after forty six starts (4) CAPUCINE FANAC has had several decent placed efforts and must be respected. (13) CONTREE D'ERABLE and (11) CRESTA ROSSA can make the frame. (15) CALINEKA GWEN - (4) CAPUCINE FANAC - (13) CONTREE D'ERABLE - (11) CRESTA ROSSA - (5) CUBANA

18 PAU - 12th December Trainer of the day : François Nicolle (103, 707, 704) Jockey of the day : Jonathan Plouganou (101, 609, 710, 803) Horse of the day : Nadia Has (107) Dark Horse : Chateaudemalmaison(710) Race 1 1. RHODAX - Only his second start over the bigger fences today after winning on his chase debut at Clairefontaine in August 2. JATILUWIH - Last of six finishers behind Evidence Madrik in a Listed chase at Compiegne last month 3. EBENE DU BREUIL - Comfortable winner on her chase debut at Fontainebleau last month and can be in the mix here 4. ENVOLE TOI - Won on his chase debut at Nimes last month but faces a tougher test here today 5. ELIE DE KERSER - Well beaten sixth behind Gryffichop in a chase at Compiegne last time out 6. TOUZ DAY - Well beaten sixth behind Magic Saint in a chase at Auteuil last time out 7. NADIA HAS - A hard fought win on her only chase start to date at Fontainebleau last month. Not ruled out 8. ELLOUBA - A faller on her chase debut here ten days ago. Hard to recommend today 9. EPICAS - Beaten a long way when sixth behind Cicalina on her chase debut here ten days ago Although disappointing over hurdles at Auteuil last time out(7) NADIA HAS beat a decent field on her chase debut at Fontainebleau last month. She can improve again and gets a tentative vote here today. (3) EBENE DU BREUILwas an easy winner on her chase debut at Fontainebleau and is an obvious danger. (1) RHODAX and (4) ENVOLE TOI are next best.

19 (7) NADIA HAS - (3) EBENE DU BREUIL - (1) RHODAX - (4) ENVOLE TOI

20 Race 2 1. MONFLEUR DU LIA - Disappointing on his reappearance at Nimes last month but should come on for the run 2. ALI D'AIRY - Has not run since June 2016 but has won both of his career starts to date at Dax 3. DIANAGREY - Still a maiden after eight career starts and likely to find a few too good here 4. CARINO - One win from seventeen starts which came in a chase at Mont-De- Marsan in March 5. KOBOLT - Well beaten in a Cross Country race at Mont-De-Marsan last month after being off the track since March FIRST DU PECOS - Placed in a couple of hurdle races this year but pulled up in his last two chase starts 7. MISS CAMAILYA - First chase start since a well beaten third at Dax in June. Others preferred (2) ALI D'AIRY has been off the track since June 2016 but is unbeaten after two runs. He was a comprehensive winner on both of his starts at Dax and if anywhere close to full fitness he can maintain his unbeaten record today. (1) MONFLEUR DU LIA is likely to improve from his recent run at Nimes and looks the main danger. (6) FIRST DU PECOS and (4) CARINO are next best. (2) ALI D'AIRY - (1) MONFLEUR DU LIA - (6) FIRST DU PECOS - (4) CARINO

21 Race 3 1. TROUSSEAU - Runner up in a couple of hurdle races earlier this year and must be respected in this company 2. EN FIN DE COMPTE - A career best when second in a claiming hurdle at Auteuil last month. Place prospects 3. LORRAINAS - Won at Agen early last month but disappointing at Bordeaux last time out 4. ESMERIA BELLEVUE - A few decent efforts over the bigger fences lately and could run in to a place today 5. ARKENSTONE - By Muhaymin and will be just the second foal to run out of an unraced dam 6. WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE - Pulled up here on her hurdle debut five days ago and unlikely to feature today 7. BLOUGE - Well beaten last of seven finishers behind Evidence Allen at Fontainebleau last time out 8. YELLOW MELLOW - A few decent efforts during the Summer but pulled up at Nantes last month 9. DORA BRUDER - Has won twice on the flat this year but pulled up here on her hurdle debut ten days ago 10. DARESCA DES OBEAUX - Runner up in two of her three career starts and cannot be ruled out here today 11. SURPRISE DE JUIN - By Al Namix and is a half sister to the Listed placed chaser Kaperia Having her first start today since August 25th (1) TROUSSEAU has been runner up in two hurdle races this year at Saint-Malo and Tours. This looks a weak enough claimer and she can record her first career success. (10) DARESCA DES OBEAUX has shown some ability in her three starts and looks the main danger. (2) EN FIN DE COMPTE and (4) ESMERIA BELLEVUE can make the frame. (1) TROUSSEAU - (10) DARESCA DES OBEAUX - (2) EN FIN DE COMPTE - (4) ESMERIA BELLEVUE

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23 Race 4 1. MISS SOAVE - Unplaced on her debut in a maiden at Castera-Verduza in September. Others preferred 2. DECIPHER - Not disgraced on her debut at Toulouse in October and could run in to a place here 3. SALUT BAILEYS - Well beaten seventh of eight behind Princess Gold in a Class 2 race at Bordeaux last month 4. RAPUNZEL - Fifth to Fauneta on her debut at Toulouse in October. Respected here today 5. GIRALDA - Decent effort when fourth to Cassard at Pornichet last time out. Can be in the mix 6. WHITTLE - Disappointing on her debut at Bordeaux last month and needs to improve from that 7. NOPICNOCHAT - A close third in a claimer at Marseille Vivaux last time out and place prospects today 8. TOLOSANE - Fifth behind Rachael's Rocket in a claimer at Marseille Vivaux last time out. Tough test today 9. SONSECA - First run in France since May when fourth in a claimer at Tarbes. Interesting today 10. MEDITIA - Eight of ten to Fauneta on her debut at Toulouse in October. Hard to recommend 11. NAZUNE - Ninth of ten to Cinnamon Girl on her debut at Toulouse last month. Others preferred 12. BELLA LIBERTA - By George Vancouver and will be the first foal to run out of an unraced dam (5) GIRALDA ran well on the sand at Pornichet last time out when fourth of fourteen behind Cassard. A similar performance today might be good enough to break her maiden tag. After a few reasonable efforts in Spain (9) SONSECA cannot be fuled out on her return to France. (4) RAPUNZEL and (2) DECIPHER can make the frame. (5) GIRALDA - (9) SONSECA - (4) RAPUNZEL - (2) DECIPHER

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25 Race 5 1. DIAMOND WINE - A close second to Morning Dream in a maiden at Marseille Vivaux last month. Not ruled out 2. THOMPSON - Well beaten sixth on his debut in Spain last month. Needs to improve here 3. BAILEYS BALLE - Disappointing on his debut at Toulouse in October and hard to recommend here today 4. KENLANO - A creditable third in a maiden at Toulouse last month and not without a chance today 5. PENSEUR - Just touched off by El Patron in a maiden at Toulouse last month. One for the short list 6. PLEIN DE REVE - By Reply and is the sixth foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner 7. STANTO - By Soul City and is the second foal to run out of a dam that won five from thirty three 8. LOUPEDRO - By Pedro The Great and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners 9. SHAKTIMAN - By Lawman and is the second foal to run out of a dam that was Group Three placed A chance is taken here on the newcomer (9) SHAKTIMAN who is out of a Group Three placed dam that was also a winner on the sand at Deauville. He is also a full brother to a winner on the flat and over hurdles. (5) PENSEUR must be respected after a close second in a maiden at Toulouse last month. (1) DIAMOND WINE and (4) KENLANO are next best. (9) SHAKTIMAN - (5) PENSEUR - (1) DIAMOND WINE - (4) KENLANO

26 Race 6 1. CAREFREE - Still a maiden after seventeen career starts and makes his Cross Country debut today 2. LE TERIBLE NOIR - One win from twelve starts which came at Agen in October. Tougher test here today 3. CAP D'ARON - Still looking for his first career success but has been getting closer lately 4. KATHY LA BELLE - Decent effort on her Cross Country debut at Le Pin Au Haras in October. Place prospects 5. CAIEN - Unplaced in a chase at Maure/Bretagne last month. Hard to recommend here 6. CAMEL DE SARTI - Has not run since February 7th when pulled up here in a chase. Others preferred 7. DIESEL D'ALLIER - Won on his Cross Country debut at Paray-Le-Monial in October. Stiffer test today 8. VANESSE - Pulled up in a chase at Machecoul last month and hard to recommend on her Cross Country debut 9. DEESSE D'ARZEMBOUY - Won twice at Castera-Verduza and runner up at Agen in her last three runs. Respected here 10. DARKLY ROCHELAISE - Impressive winner at Le Pin Au Haras last time out. One for the short list 11. DUO CHARMANS - Won at Seiches-Le-Loir last month but faces better opposition here today 12. DENALIE BELLEVUE - Has not run since July 23rd when a well beaten third at Molieres. Needs to improve 13. MARESKIA TALISKER - Had her first career success at Durtal last month. More required today 14. CALINE DE JUILLEY - Runner up in her last two runs at Durtal and Paray- Le-Monial. Likely to find a few too good 15. DIVINE DEE DEE - Well beaten sixth behind Carmen Deurie on her debut at Agen last month (10) DARKLY ROCHELAISE had been runner up in her previous two starts before winning at Le Pin Au Haras last time out on October 8th. She won with a bit in hand on that occasion and can continue her progression today. (9)

27 DEESSE D'ARZEMBOUY has been in a rich vein of form lately and must also be respected. (3) CAP D'ARON and (4) KATHY LA BELLE can make the frame. (10) DARKLY ROCHELAISE - (9) DEESSE D'ARZEMBOUY - (3) CAP D'ARON - (4) KATHY LA BELLE

28 Race 7 1. B'GOOD - Third in his last two runs at Argentan but needs to improve to feature here 2. FLY IN THE LIGHT - Pulled up on his reappearance here ten days ago and not recommended today 3. MUTHTEMPS - Decent effort on his chase debut at Bordeaux last month but more required here 4. INAWEN - Outclassed in a Listed hurdle at Auteuil last time out but place prospects here 5. DEESSE DU BERLAIS - Placed in both of her chase starts to date and one to consider again today 6. DINO DES ONGRAIS - Has some decent placed form over hurdles and on the flat. Respected on chase debut 7. DOLLAR DES MOTTES - A faller in both of his chase starts but can be in the mix if staying on his feet 8. IRISH NONANTAIS - Has not run since July 9th when winning over hurdles at Pompadour. May need the run 9. KINITO - Runner up in a hurdle race at Agen last time out. Stiff test on chase debut today 10. CHATEAUDEMALMAISON - Has won three claiming hurdles in a row and is interesting on his chase debut 11. DELTA DES OBEAUX - Decent effort when second behind Disco Des Ongrais at Argentan last month 12. DUNQUIN - Has not run since October 2016 when second in a claiming hurdle at Enghien 13. FONTANGES - Has not run since July 4th when pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Clairefontaine 14. DIVINE D'AINAY - Has not run since July A few decent efforts over hurdles but hard to recommend 15. SAINTE DAME - Placed in hurdle races at Saint-Brieuc and Fontainebleau last month. Respected on chase debut 16. BOLOTA HAS - Some fair form over hurdles but three disappointing runs here in chases

29 A winner of five hurdle races and a flat race already this year this is a step up for (10) CHATEAUDEMALMAISON on his chase debut. He is no stranger to the winning enclosure and gets a tentative vote here. (6) DINO DES ONGRAIS has shown promise over hurdles and cannot be ruled out here. (7) DOLLAR DES MOTTES and (4) INAWEN are two more to consider. (5) DEESSE DU BERLAIS is next best. (10) CHATEAUDEMALMAISON - (6) DINO DES ONGRAIS - (7) DOLLAR DES MOTTES - (4) INAWEN - (5) DEESSE DU BERLAIS

30 Race 8 1. VERDURE DES OBEAUX - A Listed hurdle winner at Auteuil in April 2016 and must be respected in this company 2. SPIRIT NESS - Won a hurdle race at Mont-De-Marsan on his reappearance last month. Tougher test today 3. BUCKENHILL - Has not run since June 1st when falling in a handicap hurdle at Lyon Parilly. Place prospects 4. TELL EVERYONE - Far from disgraced in his last two starts but likely to find a few too good today 5. AMSTRONG SPRINGS - Pulled up in all three starts at this track. Hard to recommend on that basis 6. BALALAIKA - Still a maiden after twenty five career starts and unlikely to feature today 7. BIBOX - Won a hurdle race at Erbray last time out in June. Faces better opposition today 8. SURELY TRY - Won two claiming chases here earlier this year. Form not as good over hurdles 9. DUSKILL - A couple of decent efforts at Angers and Argentan lately and not without a chance here 10. MATSAY - Has not run since April 15th when unplaced in a handicap hurdle at Bordeaux 11. STARMIX - Pulled up on his reappearance at Toulouse last month. Others preferred today 12. VALTOR - A Group Three chase winner at Auteuil in October One for the short list today 13. MUHTA WEST - Has not run over hurdles since May 2016 when pulled up at Auteuil. Not recommended today 14. TAKA TAKATA KATAKA - Won a claiming hurdle on her reappearance at Agen last month. This is a step up from that 15. AQUITANIA - Has not run since July 2016 when third in a chase at Castera- Verduza. Others preferred today (12) VALTOR has been keeping some high class company in chases and won a Group Three as recently as October This looks like a good opportunity to record his first success over hurdles. (1) VERDURE DES OBEAUX is more than

31 capable at this level and cannot be discounted in this company. (9) DUSKILL and (3) BUCKENHILL are next best. (12) VALTOR - (1) VERDURE DES OBEAUX - (9) DUSKILL - (3) BUCKENHILL

32 MARSEILLE-VIVAUX - 12th December Trainer of the day : Fabrice Vermeulen (107, 608, 701, 702) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (107, 305, 401, 505, 608, 701, 804) Race 1 1. BROKLYN BABY - Good third in latest over further. Is an unreliable type but has won on this surface 2. CASHBAG - Holding form well but does take a drop in distance. Could finish in the money 3. BALLE REELLE - In very good form and is unbeaten this course and distance. Big chance in this line-up 4. BEROUYINE - Off form in last two starts. Returns from a lengthy break so is likely to need this run 5. POWER OF THE CROSS - Runner-up in latest three starts and is likely to fight out the finish once again 6. CAMAYPAUCHA - Holding form well. Won latest start but may have to do more under a penalty 7. FILS DE L'AIR - Good recent form in claimers. Course and distance suited. Supplemented for this 8. SILK OF RIO - Holding form well and is course and distance suited. Could finish in the money 9. EVREST BERE - Has yet to win a race but does have some fair form and could place 10. DIVINE LEONE - Very unreliable but does try this surface for the first time. Can improve 11. MID RIVER - Fair recent form. Needs to find a few lengths to win. Might place Bang in form and back over a course and distance that suits very nicely should see(3) BALLE REELLE go very close to winning this race. (7) FILS DE L'AIR has proven form and is likely to contest the finish once again. (6) CAMAYPAUCHAcannot be dismissed away easily and must hold a winning chance in this type of race.

33 (3) BALLE REELLE - (7) FILS DE L'AIR - (6) CAMAYPAUCHA - (8) SILK OF RIO - (5) POWER OF THE CROSS - (2) CASHBAG

34 Race 2 1. VERTI CHOP - Holding form well. Likes this course and distancebe right there at the finish. 2. DIWAY - In good form and is a course and distance winner. Big chance in this line-up 3. SUREWECAN - Holding form well and is course and distance suited. Could finish in the money 4. VERMIX - Disappointing recent form but likes this course and distance.supplemented 5. LLOYDMINSTER - Tends to be unreliable but is a course and distance winner. Deserves respect 6. ITS ALL CLASS - Well tried this year without winning. Could play a minor role. Can place 7. CAP ROCAT - Holding form well.needs to do a bit more to win but can earn a stake cheque 8. SPOTTED CAT - Well tried this year and needs to find a few lengths to win. Battling to regain form 9. MULTICOLOR - Good recent form on the turf. Does appear to battle on this surface though. 10. ITS MY STORY - On a competitive mark but is battling to regain best form. Others preferred 11. ZEMIRO - Has won a couple of races over this course and distance recently. Can upset 12. PIERRE PRECIEUSE - Likes this course and distance. Should be in the shake-up once again. Respect 13. PETIT HUMUS - Modest recent form over this course and distance and needs to find a few lengths 14. ASTERION - Fair recent form on the turf. Yet to prove himself on this surface. More needed

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36 Race 3 1. CARDOLAN - Mostly modest form lately. Needs to find a few lengths to win. Can place 2. SPIRIT OF TEOFILO - Has won twice this year but both wins were on the turf. Battles on the PSF 3. SPEED MACHINE - Needs to find a few lengths to win. Likes this track and trip. Might place 4. BOLTCITY - Disappointing last run after winning twice. Capable of causing an upset 5. GREY FROST - Is a course and distance winner. Needs to find a few lengths to win this race 6. FLYING SCOTSMAN - Well tried this year. Only fair form and needs to find a few lengths to win 7. PRESS OFFICER - Has won two races this year on the turf. Does prefer that surface though 8. DARK ROAD - Fair last two runs. More needed to win but is capable of earning money 9. CALON SEGUR - Has not won for some time. Needs to find a few lengths to win. Others preferred 10. BOYWAY CERISY - Bounced back with a nice win last time out but has proven to be an unreliable type 11. FULL TALENT - Disappointing recent form but both runs on this surface were poor. Others preferred 12. BENJALE - Holding form well over this course and distance. Could finish in the money once again 13. BLACK PRINCESS - Battling to regain form. More needed to win but could play a minor role 14. ALMENARA - Both recent wins were on the turf and her form on this surface is not great In a competitive looking race (12) BENJALEgets a narrow vote to score. She is holding her form well and deserves a winning turn. (5) GREY FROSThas the benefit of having Christophe Soumillon in the saddle and must be respected. (8) DARK ROADis improving so is not out of it. (3) SPEED MACHINEis another in with a winning chance.

37 (12) BENJALE - (5) GREY FROST - (8) DARK ROAD - (3) SPEED MACHINE

38 Race 4 1. CAMPIONE - Holding form well. Drop in distance should not be a problem. Big chance 2. PAKISTAN TREASURE - Much improved last run which was over this course and distance. Has a chance 3. COLOR CODE - Battling to regain best form. Needs to find a few lengths to win. Others are preferred 4. ADJUDANT CHEF - Has not won for some time but likes this course and distance and is not out of it 5. YOSRA - Won twice last year. Has been battling for most of this year. More needed to win 6. SANTAREM - Only win was in a claimer. Has been struggling recently and is unlikely to win 7. SAN JUAN - Supplemented for this race. Has been struggling recently but is on a good mark 8. SPLIT STEP - Best recent run was over this track and trip. Might play a minor role and earn some money 9. ZOR - Has been struggling recently. Needs to find a few lengths to win. Others preferred 10. BROMLEY CROSS - 32 runs without winning a race. Mostly modest form this course and distance 11. VICTORIANVALENTINE - Ages since last win. Has a place chance over a course and distance that suits 12. VALENTINE CONDE - Well tried this year without winning. Needs to find a few lengths to win 13. BE ON THE BELL - Well tried this year and needs to find a few lengths to win. Others preferred Jockey Christophe Soumillon certainly gets some promising rides and the bangin-form (1) CAMPIONElooks the right one in this line-up. (2) PAKISTAN TREASURE and (4) ADJUDANT CHEF are both capable of running well over this course and distance and deserve respect. (5) YOSRA is capable of earning a stake cheque if in the mood.

39 (1) CAMPIONE - (2) PAKISTAN TREASURE - (4) ADJUDANT CHEF - (5) YOSRA

40 Race 5 1. WOOLDIX - Has won two claimers already this year. Big chance in this line-up. Better on turf 2. REVE TOUJOURS - Has not shown much in five starts. Tries this division so could still improve 3. JUST FOR FUN - Only fifth in a claimer on French debut. Likely to do a lot better this time. Consider 4. BHINDI - Modest last two starts. Makes French debut and could improved dropped to this division 5. PEACEFUL CITY - Good recent form and is course and distance suited. Could be the one to beat 6. MOREVER - Only fair form to date. More needed to win but might yet play a minor role 7. AMIRAL CHOP - Has yet to win a race and recent form in only modest. More needed to win this race 8. AIR FORCE OFFICIER - Modest form on the turf in three starts. Tries this surface for the first time 9. PETIT MARIN - Has yet to win a race and was unplaced in 3 starts in this division. More needed 10. ZAFIRMOTIV - A Motivator colt out of Zarnit who is making his debut. Watch this time 11. PORT DEAUVILLE - Did not show much in two starts but is likely to improve trying this division 12. SUMMER DRESS - Holding from well in this division so is likely to be involved with the finish 13. PLAYA FIESTA - Improved second start but will need to do more to win this race. Others preferred (5) PEACEFUL CITY was not disgraced in a handicap last time and has already won a claimer so she should make a bold bid at winning. (1) WOOLDIXhas done enough recently to suggest he has a chance of winning a race like this. (12) SUMMER DRESSis holding her form well and should be in the final shake-up once again.(2) REVE TOUJOURScan place.

41 (5) PEACEFUL CITY - (1) WOOLDIX - (12) SUMMER DRESS - (2) REVE TOUJOURS

42 Race 6 1. SENOVILLE - In good form and has run well on this surface. Could be looking for this longer distance 2. ALICHAN DOREE - Improving and won latest over this distance. Be right there at the finish 3. RANNAN - Supplemented for this race. Fair form and could finish in the money once again 4. POLDINA - Improving and did win a claimer in latest. More needed to win this race. Might place 5. DR SHEPHERD - Capable of better than last run and could be the surprise package of this race 6. SPIRIT LOUVE - A bit disappointing last time out. Likes this course and could cause an upset 7. CAYO COCO - Supplemented for this race. Could be better than last run would suggest. 8. BARKAA - Won on debut which was over this track and trip. Could be the one to beat 9. ASSONANCE - Looking for a hat-trick of wins this course and distance. Deserves some respect (8) BARKAAshowed promise when winning over this course and distance recently on debut. It will not be a surprise were she to double up on that and take this race. (1) SENOVILLEcontinues to give of his best and could contest the finish of this race. (2) ALICHAN DOREEand (3) RANNANare two worth some consideration for the places. (8) BARKAA - (1) SENOVILLE - (2) ALICHAN DOREE - (3) RANNAN

43 Race 7 1. PORSENNA - Unbeaten in claimers this year and is going to be a tough nut to crack. Big chance 2. NEXT TEMPTATION - Holding form very nicely and is distance suited. Does have a winning chance 3. BONNIE AND CLYDE - Supplemented for this race Disappointing recent form but is capable of doing better. 4. SAYALINO - Only fair in last three starts. More needed to win this race. Others preferred 5. SHERMAN OAKS - Has done well in this division all year and is likely to be involved with the finish once again 6. ESTRELLA ERIA - Modest French debut. All four wins were at Chelsmford in the United Kingdom 7. FLYING FLEUR - Has run well over this course and distance is capable of finishing in the money once again 8. FLASHING HOOFS - Last run was his best to date and it was over this course and distance. Can place 9. CABIDOCHOP - Has struggled this year and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred 10. MISS BOWL - It has been many years since she won a race and she is very unlikely to win this race 11. SYLHEN'CE - Supplemented for this race. Ignore last run. Has a place chance this course and distance Another very promising ride for Christophe Soumillon. (1) PORSENNA is unbeaten in this division and will prove to be very hard to beat once again. He will have most to fear from stable companion (2) NEXT TEMPTATIONwho continues to hold his form. (5) SHERMAN OAKSlikes this track and trip and could earn some stake money. (1) PORSENNA - (2) NEXT TEMPTATION - (5) SHERMAN OAKS - (9) CABIDOCHOP

44 Race 8 1. SILVER DOLLAR - In good form. Drop in distance will not be a problem. Go close in this race 2. BELGIAN GENTLEMAN - Well tried this year without winning. Has a place chance in this line-up 3. STERLING LINES - Much improved last run which was over this course and distance. More needed to win 4. KENSAI - Not disgraced when fourth in latest start. Should make a bold bid at winning 5. YOSEMITE - Ignore last run. Battling to win but is capable of earning some money in this race 6. AID TO AFRICA - Has yet to win a race and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 7. ABSOLUTE SUMMER - Has yet to prove on this surface and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 8. MYFRIENDRICH - Has yet to win race. Much improved last run which was over this track and trip 9. SECRET DU ROI - Modest first two starts on the turf. Tries this surface for the first time (4) KENSAI is well suited to the conditions of this race. He is best rated by some margin and has won on this surface The only real question is his fitness as he is returning from a break. (1) SILVER DOLLAR is doing very well at the moment and will be ready to pounce if the former does perform at his best. (2) BELGIAN GENTLEMAN could be third best. (4) KENSAI - (1) SILVER DOLLAR - (2) BELGIAN GENTLEMAN - (8) MYFRIENDRICH

45 VINCENNES - 12th December Trainer of the day : Christian Bigeon (208, 403) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (202, 302, 607) Horse of the day : César de Vrie (105) Dark Horse : Vico du Petit Odon(606) Race 1 1. CYCLONE D'AMARO - Opened account at Bihorel-les-Rouen in October. On the podium last twice - most recently when second of 18 at Cabourg on November CASPER - Two wins and three places from five outings this year. Fully unshod first time 3. COEUR D'HAVAROCHE - Three harness wins between February and April. Ridden debut on second run back from six-month break 4. CALL ME SLY - Hasn't troubled the judge since winning at Rouen- Mauquenchy in February. Unplaced in a harness claimer latest 5. CESAR DE VRIE - Two wins and two seconds prior to finishing third of 14 here on November COSMOS GEDE - Runner-up at Laval on November 10. Fifth of 13 behind third-placed (13) CAPRICE DE COSSE here two weeks later 7. CREDO BLUE - Some respectable efforts but hasn't made the frame since winning at Chartres in September. Fifth of 11 behind third-placed (9) CRACK D'ARIANE latest 8. COLOMBO BELLO - Won at Saint-Malo last year but not in the frame this term. First ridden race since July 9. CRACK D'ARIANE - Back on track after two disqualifications when third of 11 at this venue last week 10. CARABI DU JACKY - Successful at Graignes in August and third at Rouen- Mauquenchy in mid-september. Well beaten behind third-placed (13) CAPRICE DE COSSE here last time 11. CALIFE DE ROMAZ - In-and-out peformer who won at Laval in October but broke stride at this course last time out 12. CYRUS DU POMMEREUX - Latest win came at this venue 12 months ago. 11th of 16 in harness - after an early fault - at Chartres last Friday

46 13. CAPRICE DE COSSE - Third run back from three months off when third of 13 - beating four who reoppose - here on November 26 (5) CESAR DE VRIE has been in sparkling form of late and finished third here last time over the big track in a race that has worked out well. (9) CRACK D'ARIANE got his act together last time and a repeat would see him in the shakeup. The consistent (2) CASPER has the front shoes off as well as the back ones for the first time. (5) CESAR DE VRIE - (9) CRACK D'ARIANE - (2) CASPER - (13) CAPRICE DE COSSE

47 Race 2 1. DUO D'ENFER - A win - at Chateaubriant - and two seconds in the summer. Off the boil since 2. DIABLO DE CAPONET - Runner-up four times this campaign. Fifth of 16 at this venue on November DISCO DE TOUCHYVON - Not on the podium since winning here 12 months ago. Fifth of 14 on November DAZIO BEST - Sole win came in Not in the frame this term. Disqualified when barefoot first time here a week ago 5. DISCO D'OCCAGNES - Not out of the first two in last three outings. Second of 18 to (8) DIAMANT NONANTAIS here last time 6. DAHIR DE L'ITON - Disqualified twice prior to wide-margin success at Rouen- Mauquenchy on November DUC DE GRIMOULT - Second at Le Croise-Laroche in October. Fourth of 14 here next time - but still to win from 39 races 8. DIAMANT NONANTAIS - Added to win at Savenay in September when scoring here latest despite his jerky action in the straight (Enquiry deemed he hadn't broken stride) 9. DESPERADOS LOVE - Three wins between August and October. Finished fast from the rear when sixth of 16 at this course a week ago 10. DELPHOS - Successful at La Capelle in April and third at Enghien in August. Disqualified last twice 11. DEEP IMPACT - A win and two places in the summer but on a run of five disqualifications 12. DAILY CASH - Gradually coming back to form over last three outings. Third of 15 at Laval latest 13. DIAMOND CHARM - Three wins in the summer. Showed signs of coming back to form when sixth of 18 at Angers last month (13) DIAMOND CHARM showed a hint of coming back to form at Angers last time. At his best he would have a leading chance here. (8) DIAMANT NONANTAIS wasn't pretty last time but got the job done and if finding a rhythm should be in the money again. Rouen-Mauquenchy victor (6) DAHIR DE L'ITON could also be in the mix if keeping clean.

48 (13) DIAMOND CHARM - (8) DIAMANT NONANTAIS - (6) DAHIR DE L'ITON - (2) DIABLO DE CAPONET

49 Race 3 1. FOR EVER D'EOLE - Debut for gelding by Quirky Jet out of Quintessenza. Qualified at Laval 2. FULL TIME - Debut for colt by Texas Charm out of Mysterious Valley. Qualified at Caen 3. FABARM - Debut for gelding by Quatre Juillet out of Naquitine. Qualified at Caen 4. FAKIR DARCHE - An 11/1-shot when breaking stride on first appearance at Argentan earlier this month 5. FAKIR DE LARRE - Fancied whenn disqualified on first appearance at Argentan on December 3 6. FIASCHETTO - To the rear in both outings in harness. Tries a ridden race for the first time 7. FILOU DU HOULBET - Well beaten on debut and then disqualified next time in harness. First ridden race 8. FROUFROU D'AMOUR - Fourth of nine behind runner-up (12) FRANCKY D'OUDON on debut at Argentan on December 3 9. FIRST JULINO - Fourth of 12 to (14) FAIR PLAY DES VES at Angers first time up on November FALKIR BUIZARDERIE - Third of 12 in fourth harness race at Lyon-Parilly on December 3. Ridden debut 11. FLOCON DE NOEL - Didn't progress in four races after finishing third on harness debut. First ridden race 12. FRANCKY D'OUDON - Learnt from mistake on debut when runner-up of nine at Argentan on December FIRST GEDE - Second of 12 to (13) FIRST GEDE at Angers on first outing on November FAIR PLAY DES VES - Scored at Angers on debut - after a duel with (13) FIRST GEDE - on November FLORAY VEDAQUAIS - One place - when third at Enghien in October - from three harness races. Ridden debut The first ridden race for two-year-olds at Vincennes sees a rematch between (14) FAIR PLAY DES VES and (13) FIRST GEDE who were first and second on their debuts at Angers on November 26. (2) FULL TIME is likely to be the best of those