DEAUVILLE - 15th August

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1 DEAUVILLE - 15th August Trainer of the day : André Fabre (403, 405, 402, 505, 604, 602) Jockey of the day : Mickaël Barzalona (311, 405, 505, 604) Horse of the day : Wind Chimes (403) Dark Horse : Lonesome Star (313) Race 1 1. SAMWELL - Runner-up in a claimer on his debut at Compiegne early last month and a winner there since. Has a chance 2. WINMAN IN GREY - Fourth behind (1) SAMWELL in a claimer at Compiegne last time out. Stiff test today 3. COVER BLEU - Fourth of sixteen behind Hermiona in a maiden race at Vichy last time out. One for the short list 4. PINACLOUDDOWN - Runner-up behind Captain Lancelot in a claimer at Clairefontaine earlieis month and has place prospects here 5. ONIRIA - By Morpheus and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won one from eight in the UK

2 6. PROPOSE A TOAST - Placed in claimers at ParisLongchamp and Maisons- Laffitte in her last two and is respected here 7. VIREVOLT - Won a maiden at Pompadour on his debut last month and could run in to a place here today 8. DISQUE ROUGE - Fourth behind Chacha Boy in a claimer over 1300m here late last month. More required today 9. SOL - Four and a half lengths third behind Chacha Boy in a claimer over 1300m here late last month 10. DOLYNSKA - Last of six behind La Feve in a Class 2 race at Mont-De- Marsan last month. Dropped in class today 11. TISNEVERENDING - Still a maiden after eight starts in the UK and France. Needs to improve to feature here 12. GOOD HEART - Well beaten ninth of eleven behind Rocques on her debut in a newcomers race at Chantilly last month 13. LA REGLE DU JEU - Runner-up at Angers first time out but a poor run in a claimer on the turf here earlier this month (3) COVER BLEU finished second to Synchrone, who has since won again, in her debut on the sand at Marseille Vivaux in June. She was a good fourth to Hermiona in a maiden at Vichy last month and can get the better of (1) SAMWELL who won a claimer at Compiegne last time out and cannot be discounted here. (6) PROPOSE A TOAST and (4) PINACLOUDDOWN can make the frame. (3) COVER BLEU - (1) SAMWELL - (6) PROPOSE A TOAST - (4) PINACLOUDDOWN

3 Race 2 1. CONVICTED - Half a dozen wins from forty eight runs including his penultimate start at ParisLongchamp. Poor effort at Vichy last time out 2. THINDY - Won a Class G handicap over 1700m at Pompadour last time out. Tougher test today 3. GOLDEN HOOVES - Comfortable two length winner of a Class E race at Compiegne last time out and can go close again today 4. STEMSTER - Half a dozen wins from fifty one career starts and runner up in his last three so bang in form candidate 5. LINE DRUMMER - Returned from a break to win a Class E race over 2000m at Marseille Vivaux last month. Respected 6. GOTTINGEN - Capable veteran but has performed only moderately of late. Hard to recommend here today 7. STEPHILL - Has run his best races last year on the fibresand but well beaten in Belgium last time out in February 8. HEIR TO A THRONE - Dual winner from twenty seven career runs but needs to improve from latest effort at Clairefontaine 9. DYLAR - Six time winner from forty five starts and should be fitter here after his comeback run at Compiegne last month 10. MR SPLENDID - Has not run since last October before being unplaced in a Class E race at Dieppe in June. Work to do 11. EPILEPTIC - Runner up behind (3) GOLDEN HOOVES a Class E race at Compiegne last time out. Respected 12. LYAVENITA - Five time winner from forty five starts but two disappointing efforts last month after a break 13. AFSANE - Has not run since last October when unplaced in a Class E handicap at Saint-Cloud. Likely to need the run 14. LAMBARI - Runner up behind One Pour Moi in a Class E race at Castera- Verduzan earlier this month. Place prospects 15. BEIJING EIGHT - Had some decent form in maidens last year but three poor efforts so far in 2018 (3) GOLDEN HOOVES recorded her second career success with a two length win from (11) EPILEPTIC in a Class E race at Compiegne last month. She can confirm those placings today despite being worse off at the weights here today.

4 (4) STEMSTER has been runner up in his last three races including over course and distance here last month so cannot be ruled out. (5) LINE DRUMMER is next best. (3) GOLDEN HOOVES - (11) EPILEPTIC - (4) STEMSTER - (5) LINE DRUMMER

5 Race 3 1. ZILBIO - Has had eight career runs to date. Third behind Hurricane Light in a Quinte at Saint-Cloud in May and won a Class 2 race at Vichy last month. Has place prospects here today 2. CASIMIR - Won a Class 2 race at Salon-Provence in June but a well beaten last of seven behind African Sky in a Class 1 race at ParisLongchamp last month. Faces a tough test here today 3. INFIRMIER - In the frame in three of his first four career starts before winning a maiden by three lengths from Seclude at Saint-Malo last time out. This is a much stiffer task today 4. BALANNJAR - Won a maiden on his debut at Lyon-Parilly in April and three creditable efforts in Class 2 races since then including a close third behind Replay at ParisLongchamp last month. Respected 5. CHECKPOINT CHARLIE - One win from eight career outings which came in a maiden at Lyon La Soie last November. Disappointing in a Class 2 race at Chantilly last month and is up against it here 6. EL PATRON - Won his maiden at Toulouse last November and a few creditable runs since then. Well beaten seventh of eight in a Class 2 race at Vichy last month and needs to improve from that 7. LAWANDA - Winner of a newcomers race on her debut at Tarbes in April. Outclassed behind Frankel Light in a Listed race at La Teste Buch last time out in June. Hard to recommend 8. NAMAR - Seventh of ten behind King Of Leogrance in a Class 1 race over course and distance here late last month. Won a Class 2 race over course and distance here last December. Place prospects 9. BUSTER - A dual winner from eleven career runs but a disappointing last of fifteen behind Sejo in a handicap at ParisLongchamp last time out. Others make more appeal today 10. SA MOLA - Won a maiden race at Wissembourg in May and a few creditable runs since then including runner up behind Fira in a Class 2 race at ParisLongchamp last month. Not without a chance 11. FOLLE PASSION - One success from eleven career outings which came in a handicap at Lyon Parilly in May. Raised 2.5 Kg for that but a good second behind Sejo in a handicap at ParisLongchamp last time out. Consider 12. SANDYSSIME - Successful in a ParisLongchamp claimer in April but failed to build on that form in next three runs before a creditable fourth to Monargent in a handicap at Chantilly last month. Stiff test today 13. LONESOME STAR - Sixth of thirteen to Tiger Tap Tap in a maiden at Compiegne in June and won on his handicap debut at Chantilly last month.

6 Carries a 3.5 Kg penalty today but is not ruled out 14. UNGUJA - Three decent efforts in maidens before a bit disappointing in one at Compiegne in June. A fair fourth behind Valentino's Day on her handicap debut at Vichy last month but more required here 15. CHICHI ONE - Won on her debut in a newcomers race on the PSF at Chantilly last March but has been disappointed in all five of her runs since then. Not a priority in this line-up 16. PRIMA PERFECT - She has just the one success from seventeen career outings which came in a handicap at Chantilly in May. Looks totally exposed up against these and others are preferred After three reasonable efforts in maiden races (13) LONESOME STAR upped his game when winning by two lengths from Anotherfortheroad on his handicap debut over 1900m on the PSF at Chantilly last month. He is raised 3.5 Kg for that win but gets the vote ahead of (11) FOLLE PASSION who was a handicap winner at Lyon Parilly in May and has run well twice since then. (4) BALANNJAR and (10) SA MOLA both have good form in conditions races and cannot be discounted. (1) ZILBIO is another to consider. (13) LONESOME STAR - (11) FOLLE PASSION - (4) BALANNJAR - (10) SA MOLA - (1) ZILBIO - (3) INFIRMIER - (2) CASIMIR - (8) NAMAR

7 Race 4 1. ZONZA - Excellent second in a Group Three on return here in April and runner up in a Listed race at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Stiff test today 2. ENVIRONS - Won a maiden at ParisLongchamp in June and a Listed race at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Not ruled out 3. WIND CHIMES - Commendable 3rd in Poule d'essai des Pouliches in June and a close third in a Group Three at Chantilly in June. Short list 4. POETIC CHARM - Three wins from six starts in the UK and a good fifth in a Group Three at Goodwood this month. Respected 5. FLOWRIDER - Third behind Crown Walk in a Group Three race at Chantilly last month. Not without a chance 6. LEYTANA - Off the mark in a maiden race at Dieppe last month but looks outclassed against this opposition 7. ADORABLE - Won a Listed race at ParisLongchamp in June but well beaten in a Group One at Royal Ascot last time out 8. FRANKEL LIGHT - Won a Listed race at La Teste Buch last time out but faces a much tougher test here today Andre Fabre saddles three of the eight runners in this race and preference is for (3) WIND CHIMES who finished third in the Poule d'essai Des Pouliches at ParisLongchamp before another close third in a Group Three at Chantilly last time out. The UK raider (4) POETIC CHARM comes here in good form and could be the main danger to the selection. The other two Fabre runners (5) FLOWRIDER and (2) ENVIRONS are next best. (3) WIND CHIMES - (4) POETIC CHARM - (5) FLOWRIDER - (2) ENVIRONS

8 Race 5 1. CROSSED BATON - Split Gyllen and Louis D'or in the Grand Prix de Maisons- Laffitte last time and a player here for Gosden 2. PATASCOY - Triple winner from seven runs and runner up to to Study Of Man in the Prix du Jockey Club last time. Huge contender 3. STUDY OF MAN - Narrow but convincing winner of the Prix du Jockey Club last time from Patascoy and Louis d'or. Massive chance 4. LOUIS D'OR - Just the one win from eleven runs but has put of some huge efforts like in the Jockey Club and last time behind Gyllen and Crossed Baton 5. GYLLEN - Has won four of his six starts including the Grand Prix-de-Maisons- Laffitte last time from Crossed Baton and Louis-d'Or. Very interesting 6. KNIGHT TO BEHOLD - Looked very progressive in the Lingfield Derby Trial before blowing out in both the English and Irish Derbies. Something to prove now 7. PHARRELL - Very progressive winning four of his seven runs and finished fourth in the Prix Hocquart Longines last time. Place prospects A simply breathtaking renewal of this historic event and it features the winner of this year's Prix du Jockey Club but it is possible that he may be usurped here by the straighter (5) GYLLEN who looks super fit and will have been targeted at this one a bit more than the Derby winner, (3) STUDY OF MAN, who may be caught out here by a lack of pace and will surely have even bigger targets coming up soon. (2) PATASCOY has already shown that he is a high class animal and he may take third ahead of the British raider, (1) CROSSED BATON. (5) GYLLEN - (3) STUDY OF MAN - (2) PATASCOY - (1) CROSSED BATON

9 Race 6 1. SUBWAY DANCER - Thrice a winner from twenty three and was third last time out at Vichy. Tough assignment 2. WREN'S DAY - Just the five runs and won on debut last year. Runner up to Cracksman in Ganay on only start of year in April 3. FIRST SITTING - Seven time winner from twenty eight but maybe will find a few too strong here 4. TALISMANIC - Has had a meteoric rise to the top culminating with a success in the Breeder's Cup last year. Below par in Dubai World Cup but looks the one here 5. MASTER'S SPIRIT - Five time scorer from forty one and is so ultra consistent but this looks a big task 6. ALIGNEMENT - Seven time winner from nineteen and has won his last two but again this is a step up 7. SYRITA - A triple winner from twenty runs and although a good sort will find this race a bit hot to handle It will be a pleasure for racegoers to see the return of the Breeders Cup Turf hero from last year at Del Mar in the shape of (4) TALISMANIC. The top class soon of Medaglio d'oro went on to finish runner up in the Hong Kong Vase before a sub par effort in the Dubai World Cup. That run was easily excused and can win this warm up for bigger events in the near future. (2) WREN'S DAY looks a clear second best and should run well if ready after a break. (3) FIRST SITTING and (6) ALIGNEMENT can follow the two principals home at a respectable distance. (4) TALISMANIC - (2) WREN'S DAY - (3) FIRST SITTING - (6) ALIGNEMENT

10 Race 7 1. POCKET DYNAMO - Dual winner from five runs and sets the standard here so the likely hot favourite 2. BARBILL - One victory from half a dozen runs in Britain but overall form may come up short 3. PARDON MY FRENCH - Has won three of his five runs and runner up in the other two but this is different ball game 4. QUEEN OF BERMUDA - Won two of her five runs in the United Kingdom and might have a place chance here. Speedy 5. LA PERGOLA - Fourth on debut at Maisons-Laffitte and then victorious at Deauville. Improving sort 6. PRIMERAVEZ - Won one of her four runs which came at Maisons-Laffitte but this is a different challenge 7. NO LIPPY - Has won three of her eight UK starts and sure to be in the shake up again today The British have launched a very strong raiding party for this Listed event with no less than four runners. They look certain to bring home the euros across the channel. (NP) POCKET DYNAMO looks the best of them and he is well named as he is full of power and pace. Hewas fourth in a Group Two at Maisons-Laffitte last time where things did not go to plan. He can make amends here and see of two fillies in (7) NO LIPPY and (4) QUEEN OF BERMUDA with (2) BARBILL completing a clean sweep for the Brexiteer's. (7) NO LIPPY - (4) QUEEN OF BERMUDA - (2) BARBILL

11 Race 8 1. FANTASTIC BERE - One win from ten runs and can be forgiven a slightly below par last time out effort 2. BELGRANO - One win from fourteen runs but badly out of form in last few runs and not fancied 3. MY LENNY - Placed in four of seven runs and could be of some interest at this stage 4. IL DECOIFFE - One win from five runs including the breakthrough at Vichy last time. Every chance 5. GONE SOLO - Runner up once in seven runs but the other efforts are not that obvious 6. ELUSIVE BOY - Just the five outings and off the mark last time at Chantilly so could improve 7. STOP AND STARE - Both wins from fourteen have come this season but looks a bit on the unexposed type 8. ROSE DES VENTS - Unplaced on first three runs and much better effort last time when runner up at Vichy 9. FIRSTNEVERFOLLOWS - Placed in half of his six starts and could be of some interest here today 10. PERLE ET OR - Placed in two of her eight runs but looks to be slightly up against it now 11. DIE RAKETE - Runner up twice at Cagnes-sur-Mur earlier this season but overall form needs improving upon 12. TEXANITO - Placed once in half a dozen runs and will need to do a lot better now 13. HEMIARTON - One win from fourteen runs and has run well the last two times so in with a chance 14. VARIUS - Placed in four of eleven runs and looks sure to be of interest here with a big chance This final race of the day can go the way of (8) ROSE DES VENTS who is unexposed after just the four runs and she showed huge improvement on the last of those at Vichy when a very solid runner up when just been beaten and surely there must be much more to come. (6) ELUSIVE BOY won last time out at Chantilly and must be thereabouts. (9) FIRSTNEVERFOLLOWS and (13)

12 HEMIARTON must come into the reckoning also. (8) ROSE DES VENTS - (6) ELUSIVE BOY - (9) FIRSTNEVERFOLLOWS - (13) HEMIARTON

13 LA CAPELLE - 15th August Trainer of the day : Arsène Lannoo (601, 710) Jockey of the day : Adrien Lamy (209, 406, 807) Horse of the day : Azan d'azif (803) Dark Horse : Flora Suédoise (405) Race 1 1. GABIANO - Gave a decent account of himself in qualification at Grosbois and while not a leading contender should still give an honest account 2. GAMMA DU CHENE - Decent filly whose brother won on debut at Vichy. Le Mer yard going good-guns at present and must be respected 3. GARDEN OF MEMORY - Qualified decently at Caen and with Ouvrie in the wagon can be assured a competitive drive 4. GENERAL DU PARC - Gave a fine account of herself in qualification. Prat won this race in 2017 and could well double his money 5. GERMAINE DE CORDAY - Well-regarded filly that left a very good impression in qualification and is not incapable of winning first time out 6. GOLDEN RENKA - Set off no fireworks in qualification and unlikely to shake things up here 7. GROOM DANCER - Was the pick of the bunch in qualification and should be good enough to get in on the action here 8. GADJO DU TORDOIR - Was found wanting in Enghien debut ten days ago and will need to raise his game 9. GIRLY MARANCOURT - Raced respectably on debut despite being sanctioned and with application can get a look in A number of decent prospects in this juvenile's event but Nicolas Bridault thinks a lot of his (5) GERMAINE DE CORDAY who qualified well at Caen and she could well strike first time out. Frederic Prat won this race twelve months ago with the good Folelli and this year's offering (4) GENERAL DU PARC showed enough in qualification to be considered a serious prospect. The untried (2) GAMMA DU CHENE hails from a yard in good form and from the 2-spot will also have her chances. (7) GROOM DANCER imposed in qualification and will also generate interest.

14 (5) GERMAINE DE CORDAY - (4) GENERAL DU PARC - (2) GAMMA DU CHENE - (7) GROOM DANCER

15 Race 2 1. VERNIN STARLIGHT - Produced his best ridden result at La Capelle last autumn but in present condition is hard to make a case 2. DIRTY DANCING IN - Serious mare that consistently acquits herself competitively under the saddle. Shoes on this time but one to note all the same 3. CUTTY SARK - In-form and is confirmed under these conditions. Beat (7) NAPA VALLEY last time and with hind shoes off again must be afforded respect 4. AU TEMPS DUBONHEUR - Gave a very good account at Arras last time under the saddle but unraced since late May and will need the run 5. ASAP POWER - Sanctioned in both ridden starts to date and in present form has no realistic chance 6. VIEUX LILLE - Not the most productive of horses. Has never made the frame in the discipline and will have his work cut out 7. NAPA VALLEY - Quality individual that left a decent impression on comeback at Enghien. Will have come on for the run and should show considerable improvement this time 8. VIVAL THIERIC - Seldom seen in the specialty but is not without merit and can get a look in 9. CIROCO D'AUVILLIER - Good class of trotter that has not stepped a foot wrong in the discipline all season and in current form will be hard to beat A superb campaigner in this branch of the business (9) CIROCO D'AUVILLIER won an Enghien Class D in good order last time out and will take all the beating. The talented (7) NAPA VALLEY won three on the trot earlier in the spring and after a much-needed re-entry should be able to apply more pressure this time around. The consistent (3) CUTTY SARK finished third on that occasion and with hind shoes off again will generate more interest this time around. (2) DIRTY DANCING IN returns to her code of preference and even though shod will have her supporters. (9) CIROCO D'AUVILLIER - (7) NAPA VALLEY - (3) CUTTY SARK - (2) DIRTY DANCING IN

16 Race 3 1. COCKTAIL WAY - Fine campaigner that has a particular affinity for the venue. Has been in flying form lately and can secure another score 2. AZUR OF LIFE - Modest individual that has not finished in the frame for past 12 months and can be confidently disregarded 3. BALZANO DU DOUET - Appears to have left his stride problems behind him. Competitive in last two and is well placed to pick up some more stake money here 4. CERES FLIGNY - Decent mare but has just one race under her belt since the break and will need the outing 5. BANANA PEEL - Has enjoyed a very productive run since the start of the year. Has a fine record at La Capelle and looks a serious prospect 6. ANAKIN - Can prove a handful but appreciates this profile. Drops back in class and with application can play an active role 7. BOSTON DU PERCHE - Moderate trotter with better credentials at a lower level and will have nothing to offer 8. BANDIT DU HOULET - Not always the most dependable but has decent references at this level and can get in on the action 9. CHARLY D'OMMEEL - Pleased more than once earlier in the season but out of the picture in last four and can be passed over 10. BALADIN BLANC - Complicated type that has done nothing noteworthy for some time and can be ruled out 11. CAZAUBON DAIRPET - Useful sort in the amateur category. Reassured at Le Touquet late last month and despite the draw could get a look in Winner of his last two provincial amateur events - including over shorter here last month - (1) COCKTAIL WAY is in cracking form and should maintain his love affair with La Capelle. (5) BANANA PEEL is similarly a fan of the venue and at this level of competition has nothing to prove. The complicated (6) ANAKIN seldom disappoints in the amateur division and dropping back in class can only work to his advantage. (3) BALZANO DU DOUET has the plum spot behind the car and in current form is hard to ignore. (1) COCKTAIL WAY - (5) BANANA PEEL - (6) ANAKIN - (3) BALZANO DU

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18 Race 4 1. FRIVOLE D'ARBAZ - Sanctioned on only start here but respectable for the most part. Vercruysse called up for the drive this time and must be respected 2. FELICITA MARIE - Has demonstrated decent aptitude to date. Finished a good second here late last month and is well-placed to confirm 3. FLAMME MENCOURT - Gave a good account here before beating her personal best at Cabourg and looks a serious prospect this time around 4. FORTUNA JIEL - Sanctioned more often than not but has ability and if applied can improve on her latest effort behind (3) FLAMME MENCOURT 5. FLORA SUEDOISE - Won on debut but disqualified in next three. Returns to a more suitable level and with application can play an active role 6. FORMENTERA JIEL - Good consistent filly for the most part. Is well placed in front and should not be far from the action 7. FILAE CADENCE - Unplaced in all three this year. First start since the break and not an obvious choice 8. FEERIE WINNER - Got off the mark in a claimer early June but flopped here next time and can be ruled out 9. FOLIE DU CHOQUEL - Made good on her promise when winning at Pornichet three weeks ago and will not be available at on this occasion 10. FLORETTE DES NEUZY - Yet to break into the first three and although having encouraged at Dieppe last time still has her work cut out 11. FELICIE - Sanctioned in all three racecourse appearances so far and must get her house in order 12. FONTAINE - Looked rather ordinary on debut last month and needs to show marked improvement 13. FILOANE D'ORGERES - Gave a respectable account on debut at Pornichet last week but the draw will do her no favours 14. FILEA DE JELMA - Qualified nicely earlier in the year and although poorly drawn will be interesting to watch Not the easiest of races to decipher this but given what (3) FLAMME MENCOURT has shown to date - and recently at the venue - and her spot behind the car she could well lose her maiden tag. (4) FORTUNA JIEL was a beaten fifth that day but looks progressive and the 4-spot will do her chances no disservice. (2) FELICITA MARIE stepped up in category nicely here last time and similarly

19 looks to be in with a decent shout. (6) FORMENTERA JIEL has shown decent consistency and despite the hike in class will have her chances. (3) FLAMME MENCOURT - (4) FORTUNA JIEL - (2) FELICITA MARIE - (6) FORMENTERA JIEL

20 Race 5 1. ETRIER DUCAL - Has shown considerably more on turf but is currently in excellent shape and with hind shoes off again should not be far from the action 2. EOLE CHATHO - Blows hot and cold but has reassured lately and from the 2- spot should be good enough to make the first five 3. EROS JOSSELYN - Progressive sort that is unbeaten this term. Has an ideal spot in front and the three-timer looks well within his grasp 4. ECLATANT BASC - Still a maiden but has demonstrated good consistency and again looks a decent place chance 5. ENTERTAIN YOU - A model of consistency since his first steps on the track. Gave a fine account here and expected to play a leading role 6. EMPEREUR DARLING - Useful sort on a good day and despite failing to fire in the race of reference should not be overlooked 7. EN CHOEUR FERFAY - Blows hot and cold but reassured at Le Touquet last month. Comes here fresh but a minor place chance at best 8. ELIOT DE CORDAY - Placed here last autumn but very disappointing so far this season and will have few takers 9. ENJOY MARANCOURT - Showed early promise before losing his way. Unseen since last November and will need the race 10. ELFE DU CHATAULT - Won on debut but has proved a handful since. Reassured somewhat behind (5) ENTERTAIN YOU last month and on good behaviour can get a look in 11. EROS DU ROC - Modest sort with better credentials at the more provincial tracks and has no realistic chance 12. EAGLE FRATELLI - Delicate sort that has shown better aptitude for the other code and can be ruled out (3) EROS JOSSELYN made a superb debut before being put away for the winter. He has won both since and has every chance of pulling off the hat-trick. (5) ENTERTAIN YOU has been a model of consistency and after a reassuringly good run here last month looks the principal opposition. (1) ETRIER DUCAL may be more confirmed on turf but he has progressed well since going without hind shoes and can make the frame here. (4) ECLATANT BASC has hardly stepped a foot out of place this season and from the 4-spot can play a role.

21 (3) EROS JOSSELYN - (5) ENTERTAIN YOU - (1) ETRIER DUCAL - (4) ECLATANT BASC

22 Race 6 1. ETOILE DES FORETS - Complicated but useful filly that has won two of three here - latterly under the saddle - and with application can go far 2. ESPANOLA - Frequently displays a lack of discipline but otherwise very productive and will have her chances 3. ELLA DU VERTAIN - Moderate sort that has been struggling of late and will need to get her house in order 4. ES TU LA DES FANES - Consistently gives everything she has. Will be at peak fitness by now and should give a competitive account 5. ELISANE DES VES - Kicked the year off nicely but out of the picture in last three and will need to raise her game 6. ELGINE FLOWER - Useful type that acquitted herself well in a Cabourg Class E last month. Drops back in class and with just hind shoes off this time can play an important role 7. EASY DE CARSI - Good consistent trotter that has been pleasing of late. Is barefoot again and should not be far off the mark 8. EOLIATHIRA - Made up for a brace of modest efforts with a good Amiens run late last month and will have her supporters 9. ENIGME DES ILES - Rather ordinary filly but pleased last time at the venue. In current form though is not easy to make a case 10. EXPLORER QUEEN - Yet to show any particular aptitude for the game but hails from a yard in form and if behaved can begin to make good on her promise 11. ELLA DES MOYEUX - Got back in the game ten days ago but in much better company this time and no threat 12. ESPERANCE AMAX - Delicate but has won two of the last three races she has finished. Entrusted to a top driver for the occasion and with application can figure prominently 13. EVE DE LA BOATERIE - Very modest individual that has had nothing to show for her efforts for some time and can be written off 14. ENIGMA MAUZUN - Placed twice from five last year but well beaten in two since the break and others preferred (1) ETOILE DES FORETS has shown a serious liking for La Capelle's profile and after trouncing her rivals in the other code here she should be able to repeat on her return to the harness discipline. (7) EASY DE CARSI appears to have

23 returned to her best and with shoes off again should be able to give her a run for her money. (10) EXPLORER QUEEN has yet to make good on her promise but is well-regarded at home and if applied can make up for lost time. (4) ES TU LA DES FANES is better positioned in front and should logically maintain her consistent ways. (1) ETOILE DES FORETS - (7) EASY DE CARSI - (10) EXPLORER QUEEN - (4) ES TU LA DES FANES

24 Race 7 1. DAVINA - Pleased during the spring when unshod behind but shoes on for first start since early July and not a realistic proposition 2. DJENA DE NAPPES - Good consistent campaigner in both branches of the business. Trotted second to (10) DIVA DU MEXIQUE late last month and is not incapable of turning the tables 3. DIANE DU NORD - Moderate sort that has not been at her most productive lately but has good speed and can make the most of her spot behind the car 4. DIANA DU PECH - Unexceptional trotter with just one race under her belt this term and unlikely to trouble the judge 5. DELICIOUS GIRL - Gives a good account of herself for the most part when applied. Has placed just once from three here but will nonetheless have her supporters 6. DUENA KERYVON - Serious mare that has won two of her last three. Makes her debut at La Capelle but is sufficiently well placed to make a big splash 7. DOCEANE DU BOCAGE - Hardy sort dropping back in category after a respectable Dieppe effort and backs up with a decent chance of picking up a cheque 8. DRYADE DU JOUR - Proven at a better level but placed just once in last nine. Under these conditions though should be afforded respect 9. DEMOISELLE DU DER - Encouraged here during the spring but has done nothing of note since and others preferred 10. DIVA DU MEXIQUE - Delicate but has demonstrated a liking for the venue. Opened her account over course and distance last time and despite the draw could double her money 11. DYNAMITE FAC - Disappointed here late last month but reassured in a minor event next time. Shoes back on though and not a priority 12. DAYTONA DE VIETTE - Delicate but is not entirely without merit. Will however need to improve on recent Mauquenchy performance 13. DANSE POUR MOI - Dependability not her strong suit. Trounced in last two and will need to raise her game significantly Although a delicate soul (10) DIVA DU MEXIQUEseldom lets the side down when applied. She opened her account over course and distance late last month and could well confirm. The more consistent (2) DJENA DE NAPPES finished runnerup to her that day and from the 2-spot has a realistic chance of exacting revenge.

25 (6) DUENA KERYVON won two over shorter in the space of three weeks but has references over the trip and also looks to be in with a decent shout. (8) DRYADE DU JOUR breaks wide but could nevertheless pick up a cheque. (10) DIVA DU MEXIQUE - (2) DJENA DE NAPPES - (6) DUENA KERYVON - (8) DRYADE DU JOUR

26 Race 8 1. AS DE BREVOL - Sprang a surprise when winning at Meslay earlier in the month and in similar form can again make the frame 2. VIS A VIS - Delicate sort that has been out of the picture all season and chances slim at best 3. AZAN D'AZIF - Tricky type but has enjoyed something of a renaissance over past three months. At the top of his game and can win this 4. BONHEUR NOCTURNE - Kicked the year off well but a total disappointment since and has no realistic chance 5. ARISTO - Moderate sort that is confirmed here but well beaten in last two and must raise his game 6. AMOUR DU COGLAIS - Serious Swedish trotter that pleased at Mauquenchy last week and looks good enough to go closer this time 7. BORGINIO - Showed improvement at Le Touquet on Sunday. Is barefoot for the first time and backs up with legitimate ambition 8. VELOUTE - Unraced since late December. No longer the horse of old and can be written off 9. AVENIR DE L'ITON - Showed a different side to himself last month. Has previously imposed here and in current condition should not be far off the mark After a tricky start to the season (3) AZAN D'AZIF has looked a horse reborn in recent months. He comes here after two frank successes and looks eminently capable of achieving the hat-trick. He can however expect to encounter resistance from (1) AS DE BREVOL who imposed in a very fast time at Meslay nine days ago. (7) BORGINIO has good credentials in this class of event and with shoes off for the first time can compensate for the wide draw. Swedish import (6) AMOUR DU COGLAIS has progressed since coming to France and cannot be discounted. (3) AZAN D'AZIF - (1) AS DE BREVOL - (7) BORGINIO - (6) AMOUR DU COGLAIS

27 MESLAY-DU-MAINE - 15th August Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (305, 809, 810) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (105, 216, 305, 404, 809) Horse of the day : Calicio Bello (611) Dark Horse : Cocktail d'hermès (107) Race 1 1. CADILLAC GEDE - Sequence of four podiums - including a win at Vincennes in June - came to an end when breaking stride at Neuille-Pont-Pierre earlier this month 2. ANAIS - Latest wins date back to Midfield at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre on August 6 3. CORAGGIO - Third at Amiens in May and second at Le Mont-Saint-Michel last month. Fifth of 10 at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle latest 4. CHANTELOU LIGNERIE - Placed twice since winning at Ecommoy at the start of June. Seventh of 13 here latest 5. CALVA NORMAND - Landed third career victory at Dieppe last month. Runnerup of nine at Neuille-Pont-Pierre next time 6. CAGNARD DE BETTON - Visited the winner's enclosure four times in Runner-up here last month 7. COCKTAIL D'HERMES - In the form of his life after winning class Fs at Chinon and Saint-Jean-de-Monts last month 8. VELOCE DU LAYON - Placed three times this year when barefoot - and shoes off here. Starts from the 25m line 9. VAILLANT ZAILER - A win and a second last backend but not in the frame in eight races this year 10. CONTREE D'ERABLE - Four wins between March and May however disqualified in last three outings 11. AS D'URFIST - In the frame three times this campaign. Fast-finishing fourth of 14 at Saint-Malo on August 8 The opener could hinge on whether (10) CONTREE D'ERABLE can keep stride. Jean-Pierre Thomain's charge was in great shape during the spring but arrives

28 on the back of three disqualifications. A clear round would see her go close. The dangers are headed by Saint-Malo fourth (11) AS D'URFIST and (1) CADILLAC GEDE who - like the selection - is on a recovery mission. (10) CONTREE D'ERABLE - (11) AS D'URFIST - (1) CADILLAC GEDE - (5) CALVA NORMAND

29 Race 2 1. DERBY WINNER - Both career wins date back to Third twice this camapian but disqualified in two of last three 2. DIEGO NAY - Lost maiden tag at the 36th time of asking at Neuille-Pont-Pierre on August 5 3. DESIRA SWIFT - Completed a hattrick in January/February. Placed three times since. Disqualified at Cabourg latest 4. DOLCE VITA FOLLE - Recorded first two career wins last year. Third at Argentan in June. Sixth of 14 at Saint-Jean-de-Monts last time 5. DEFI DE LA COUDRE - Made it three wins from last four races when obliging at Cabourg on Juy DEUS EX MACHINA - Two wins in 2017 and runner-up on three occasions this term. Fifth of 10 to (13) DEFI DE SUBLIGNY at Les Sables-d'Olonne on August 4 7. DARSHAN - Three wins and four places this term - but disqualified at Saint- Malo latest 8. DOLINA DES PLAINES - Victorious at Saint-Brieuc in June. Runner-up of 12 at this venue on July DERBY DES VAUCHAUX - Sole win from 33 appearances came at Amiens in February Sixth of 10 to (13) DEFI DE SUBLIGNY at Les Sables-d'Olonne last time 10. DREAM BACK - Came out on top at Landivisiau in May. Runner-up of 16 at Dozule at the start of the month 11. DZEUS SAINT-ALFORT - Scored at Angers last month but disqualified on a regualr basis lately 12. DRYADE DE CHENU - Scored three times between February and April last year. Not in the frame since 13. DEFI DE SUBLIGNY - Added to win at the beginng of July whe scoring at Les Sables-d'Olonne on August 4 beating two who reoppose 14. DENVER DE VANDEL - Two wins last year and placed in some hot heats this term. Barefoot first time 15. DEAR LOVER - Two victories in March and second at Chartres in May. Ninth of 13 at Cabourg on August DUC DU CHENE - Scored at Lucon last month. Third of 12 at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle next time. Back shoes off only first time and Jean-Michel Bazire booked

30 (14) DENVER DE VANDEL has been prominent in some decent company this year and with the shoes off for the first time can open his 2018 account. Chatelaillon-La Rochelle third (16) DUC DU CHENE with Jean-Michel Bazire at the reins heads the opposition along with (5) DEFI DE LA COUDRE who is in a purple patch. (7) DARSHAN should also be considered. (14) DENVER DE VANDEL - (16) DUC DU CHENE - (5) DEFI DE LA COUDRE - (7) DARSHAN - (11) DZEUS SAINT-ALFORT

31 Race 3 1. ELDORADO DE LOIRON - Secured first success at Angers last November. Prone to disqualification since 2. EVER FAVORI - Both career wins have come on right-handed tracks. Barefoot for the first time 3. ESPOIR D'AMOUR - A win and a third last year. Hasn't made the frame in seven outings this term 4. ERDEVEN DE LUNE - Broke duck at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre 12 months ago and placed three times this term. To the rear at Graignes last time 5. EVARISTO - Two out of two in Third at Ecommoy on July 8 but disappointing when favourite at Pornichet-La Baule a week later. Fully unshod first time 6. EDEN FLIGNY - Registered second placing from 22 outings when runner-up at Reims in May. Fifth of 12 at Chateaubriant latest 7. EDEN MABON - Off the mark at Rambouillet last summer and scored at Cholet at the end of April. Boxed-in when eighth of 12 at Chateaubriant on August 5 8. EPI DES VAUX - Opened account at Vichy 11 months ago. Second in a ridden race at Chateaubriant in February. Disqualified also under the saddle latest (2) EVER FAVORI has shown a liking for right-handed tracks and running barefoot first time holds a leading chance in this race confined to four-year-olds. (5) EVARISTO was disappointing when sent off favourite at Pornichet-La Baule on July 16 - but is capable of bouncing back and finishing in the money. On his best form (7) EDEN MABON shouldn't be too far away either. (2) EVER FAVORI - (5) EVARISTO - (7) EDEN MABON - (6) EDEN FLIGNY

32 Race 4 1. EGERIE DU METZ - Lost maiden tag at Fougeres in mid-may. Disqualified for the first time at Avranches on August 7 2. ECATE - Off the mark at Saumer last October. Third at Le Mont-Saint-Michel last month 3. ENIVRANTE - A win and two seconds before being disqualified twice. Runnerup of 15 on ridden debut at this track on August 2 4. EFFIGIE ROYALE - A win - at Savigny-sur-Braye in June - and three thirds from last five races. Barefoot first time and JMB at the reins 5. EFFRONTEE - Runner-up at Cholet at the end of May but disqualified on a regular basis this year 6. EXTASY BOND - A win and a second last backend. Several respectable efforts this term wihtout making the frame 7. ETOILE DES CHAMPS - Successful at La Gacilly at the start of July. Seventh of 13 at Rochefort-sur-Loire last time 8. ELITE DES RIOULTS - Second at Lisieux in March and Third at Caen in June. However yet to score after 15 attempts 9. EMMA BUCH - Only win so far was 24 months ago. Second at Angers in May. Not a factor in four races since 10. ELEGANTE DES CAUX - Placed twice in June after winning at Saint-Malo in May. Sixth of 13 at Graignes latest 11. ESCALE OCEANE - Two wins in August last year and added to that at Toulouse in October. Second race back from three months off 12. ETOILE MARJACQ - Opened account at Royan-La Palmyre in May and added to tally at Craon the following month. Disqualified in a ridden race here latest 13. ELITE DE SARTHE - Three wins this term but also disqualified on three occasions. Has a decent chance if keeping stride Fully-unshod - and with Jean-Michel Bazire booked - the Pierre-Edouard Mary trained (4) EFFIGIE ROYALE will have plenty of supporters in this fillies' race. However in-and-out performer (13) ELITE DE SARTHE has claims on her best efforts and (6) EXTASY BOND is also likely to be there or thereabouts and can find a step on the podium.

33 (4) EFFIGIE ROYALE - (13) ELITE DE SARTHE - (6) EXTASY BOND - (10) ELEGANTE DES CAUX

34 Race 5 1. VICTOR LATIN - Three wins this term. Runner-up to (3) VOLPONE D'ARGENTAN at Brehal on August 5 2. CESAR DU CAIEU - Third to (9) BETTY DE MALABRY at this track on July 26. Disqualified either side 3. VOLPONE D'ARGENTAN - Triumphed at Fougeres in May and in an 11- runner heat at Brehal latest on August 5 4. AULYNX D'ANY - Obliged at Angers last October. Not on the podium since April and disqualified last twice 5. VERY SNOB - Placed four times this year but to the rear in all three runs in ridden races last month 6. BERING BOY - Third win of the year - and 10th podium in a row - when scoring at Chateaubriant on August 8 7. VARUS DU GUINOUX - Hasn't won since 2016 and not on the podium for 14 months. Ninth of 12 at this track on August 2 8. VRO LEON - A win and a second in April. Reverts to this discipline on third race back from a three-month break 9. BETTY DE MALABRY - Successful at Enghien and this track last month. Second of seven in a class C back at Enghien next time 10. AS DE KARA - Hasn't won since recording five successes in Runnerup at Alencon in May. 11th of 17 at Brehal last month 11. AURORE DE MAEL - Victorious at Cagnes-sur-Mer in January. Debut for new trainer on first run since February 12. AS DE CREPON - Most recent wins came in April Fourth of 17 at Ecommoy on August VELOURS DU FOYER - Scored at Durtal in April and second at Senonnes- Pouance next time. Out of sorts since 14. BINGO MADRIK - Victorious at Vichy in mid-june. Seventh of 13 at Cabourg latest on August ADORABLE FOUTEAU - Scored twice in 2017 but yet to figure in 10 appearances this term. Seventh of nine behind runner-up (6) BERING BOY at Le Mans on July 28 The first of two ridden races on the card features (6) BERING BOY who has been in the frame in all eight races he has contested this year. The gelding by Insert

35 Gede can add to his win at Chateaubriant earlier this month. (8) VRO LEON may put up the most resistance returning to this discipline after a couple of runs in harness. (9) BETTY DE MALABRY is next best. (6) BERING BOY - (8) VRO LEON - (9) BETTY DE MALABRY - (3) VOLPONE D'ARGENTAN

36 Race 6 1. CINSERT D'AZIF - Two wins and two thirds this term but has broken stride on last two outings 2. BAROUDEUR D'ANJOU - Placed five times in ridden races last year. First appearance for 12 months 3. CHECK DES BROUSSES - Triumphant at Angers and Montmirail in June. Sixth of 15 at Sille-le-Guillaume latest 4. CYRANO VICI - Three wins this campaign and finished third of 13 at La Capelle on August CAPAC - Four victories in 2017 and scored at Caen in May. Fifth of 10 at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle last time 6. BAHIA D'IQUAINE - Latest win came at Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives 12 months ago. Sixth of 11 at Saint-Malo on August 8 7. CARAT GEDE - Two wins and five places last year - but yet to figure in the frame so far this term 8. BONHEUR LA RAVELLE - Scored at Angers in April and at Vichy in May. Seventh of 12 at Pornichet-La Baule on August 7 9. CHANELLE DU PERCHE - Posted first victory for 19 months when popping-up at 82/1 here on August BADOU - Fourth placing of the year when third of nine at Questembert on August CALICIO BELLO - Two wins and four places from eight races this term. Trainer and driver won this race last year 12. BLONDIN CAYENNAIS - Best form shown under the saddle - although did finish second in harness at Machecoul last October 13. BE BOP DE CRENNES - Five wins this year - most recently at Dieppe last month. Second of 17 back on the north coast earlier this month The consistent (11) CALICIO BELLO is the percentage call here despite being a beaten favourite last time at Les Sables-d'Olonne on August 4. He can recoup the losses here and in the process account for La Capelle-third (4) CYRANO VICI and (9) CHANELLE DU PERCHE - who caused a shock when turning up at 82/1 at this track at the start of the month.

37 (11) CALICIO BELLO - (4) CYRANO VICI - (9) CHANELLE DU PERCHE - (1) CINSERT D'AZIF

38 Race 7 1. DARKAVA CATH - Course winner in July last year. Disqualified more often than not since 2. DOUZE MAGIC - Erratic type. Four wins and a third however disqualified in other eight races 3. DAKIR DE LUBEL - One win from 28 races - at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat in February Runner-up at Lisieux in June. Out the back at Les Sablesd'Olonne last time 4. DOZULE GITAN - Off the mark at Le Croise-Laroche last September and added to tally at Rouen-Mauquenchy on July DESIREE DU MAXFRAN - Opened account at Les Sables-d'Olonne last September. Second at Laval in June. Seventh of 14 at Dinan last time 6. DRUSENHEIM - 54-race maiden. Second at Thouars in May. Sixth of 18 to (8) DREAM DE MORGANE here latest. Starts from 25m line 7. BORN TO RUN - Enjoyed a good summer last year but fell apart in the autumn. Third at Chinon last month. To the rear at Pornichet-La Baule on August 7 8. DREAM DE MORGANE - In the frame in all three visits to this track - most recently when benefitting from favourite Dulcinee du Lys' late lapse to land the spoils 9. CERISE D'AIMPE - Successful at Le Croise-Laroche in February and at Caen in April - but out of form since 10. DREAM WORLD - Hasn't won since Fourth of 18 at Brehal last time out on July DREAM BLUE - Two wins and two seconds from last four races. Disqualified in only previous visit here in harness 16 months ago 12. CHARMEUR LUDOIS - Two victories last year and runner-up three times this term. Disqualified at Dinan latest A race of two 'Dreams' as (8) DREAM DE MORGANE and (11) DREAM BLUE clash. The former could have the edge as his liking for the track was cemented when he benefitted from the removal of the favourite here on August 6. The latter though will also attract plenty of support after being beaten by only two horses in his last four races. Rouen-Mauquenchy victor (4) DOZULE GITAN should also be involved.

39 (8) DREAM DE MORGANE - (11) DREAM BLUE - (4) DOZULE GITAN - (12) CHARMEUR LUDOIS

40 Race 8 1. FICTION PRIOR - To the rear at Bernay on debut at the start of last month. Disqualified at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre next time 2. FLORA D'HUCHELOUP - Third at Durtal first time up last month. Fifth of 15 at this course on third outing earlier this month 3. FLICKA DU SKY - Best placing from seven starts when third at Gournay-en- Bray in May. Disqualified at this track last time 4. FIGOV DE LA CLOUE - Off the mark at the fourth attempt when scoring at this venue on July FAUCON DE HOUELLE - Improved on debut when winning at Bernay on July 22. Third of 12 at Savenay a week later 6. FEANOR - Two places from 10 appearances - once when partnered by Eric Raffin who is at the helm again here 7. FIGHTER PERRINE - Only once in the frame from 16 appearances - when runner-up at Angers last December. Broke stride at Pornichet-La Baule last time 8. FLAYA DU SAPTEL - Not out of the first four in five outings to date - but still to record a first win 9. FAUVE BERRY - Unbeaten in two completed races - however also disqualified twice. Stablemate of (10) FIDELE ROYAL 10. FIDELE ROYAL - Won on debut at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle in May. Beaten by the useful Fils d'haufor at Laval next time. Stablemate of (9) FAUVE BERRY Jean-Michel Bazire is doubly represented in the lucky last with (9) FAUVE BERRY and (10) FIDELE ROYAL. There shouldn't be much between them however as JMB will be at the reins of the first-named he gets the vote. Coursewinner (4) FIGOV DE LA CLOUE and (6) FEANOR - with Eric Raffin at the helm - also come into the reckoning. (9) FAUVE BERRY - (10) FIDELE ROYAL - (4) FIGOV DE LA CLOUE - (6) FEANOR

41 VICHY - 15th August Trainer of the day : Keven Borgel (202, 201, 506) Jockey of the day : Franck Blondel (102, 203, 402, 507, 608) Horse of the day : Octoking (402) Dark Horse : Alets (106) Race 1 1. LE HAVRE DREAM UP - Only win was over this distance but last two starts were only modest. Others are preferred 2. ANDORRE - Improved to win latest start and has been supplemented for this race. Chance 3. VALOMBREUSE - A bit unreliable but has been placed over this distance. Could play a minor role 4. TENZING - Improved to win latest start on the PSF. May be better on that surface. Might place 5. LUNAR MARIA - Improving and did win latest start. Must have a winning chance in this line-up 6. ALETS - Usually gives of her best but does need to do a bit more to win this race. Might place 7. ALL THIS TIME - Fair form over this course and distance last time out and should contet the finish once again 8. THOUSAND OAKS - Has been in very good form all yesr and does have a big winning chance (8) THOUSAND OAKS has not done much wrong recenlty having won three of her last five starts. She is clearly the one to beat over a course and distance that should suit. (2) ANDORRE is improving and won his latest start. Supplemented for this race suggests he can go close. (5) LUNAR MARIA and (7) ALL THIS TIME could earn some money. (8) THOUSAND OAKS - (2) ANDORRE - (7) ALL THIS TIME - (5) LUNAR

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43 Race 2 1. GRAND SECRET - Third in a claimer last time out. Has changed trainers since. Has a chance 2. PUNCHIE - Holding form and was not disgraced over this track and distance last time out. Big chance 3. ADDICTED LOVE - Has improved with each run Good last win over this distance and could go close 4. EL CALIENTE - Only modest form shown in three starts and needs to find a few lengths to win 5. MAZELTOF - Fair form in claimers this year. More needed to win but could finish in the money 6. CHACHA BOY - Improved to win on the PSF last time out. Unplaced in three starts on the turf before that 7. MADISON VANZALES - Modest form in claimers and needs to find a few lengths to win. Others are preferred 8. ANA GOLD - Fair first four runs. More neeed to win but could finish in the money once again 9. SOURCE DOREE - Well beaten over this course and distance last time out and others are preferred 10. RONAZZA ONE - Unreliable and is battling a bit to win but could finish in the money once again A competitive looking race with quite a number coming her in form. (2) PUNCHIE could be the best of them and off a current handicap mark that could be exploited. (3) ADDICTED LOVE has been in good form but faces a tougher test this time but is clearly worthy of respect. (1) GRAND SECRET and (6) CHACHA BOY also have a winning chance. (2) PUNCHIE - (3) ADDICTED LOVE - (1) GRAND SECRET - (6) CHACHA BOY