ENGHIEN - 26th May. Race 1

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1 ENGHIEN - 26th May Trainer of the day : Anthony Dollion (404, 506) Jockey of the day : Franck Nivard (204, 304, 404, 507, 805) Horse of the day : Every Time Bourbon (102) Dark Horse : Broardo (411) Race 1 1. ENFILADE DU DOUET - Very consistent for the most part. Has not been seen out since mid-march but must be worth a small consideration 2. EVERY TIME BOURBON - Not once out of the frame to date. Currently in flying form and from the 2-spot can impose 3. ENVOUTANTE DE KACY - Very delicate filly but has not displeased recently. Well-placed on the front line and will have her supporters 4. ELIOT DU LOUVET - Left a very good impression on re-entry at Graignes. Is well-placed in front and with shoes off for the first time can open his seasonal account 5. EPICURIEN - Has ability but appears to have lost his way and will have few

2 takers 6. EMIR DU MEXIQUE - In the frame in three of five this season. Should appreciate the Enghien profile and will have his chances 7. ESTREYA DU BELVER - Has shown good aptitude when barefoot. Flopped here earlier in the year but will be fresh and could get a look in 8. ESPOIR DU MENIL - Has done nothing noteworthy since winning at Reims last autumn and will have few friends here 9. EURIPIDE LUDOIS - Returned to winning ways in a minor event last Monday but better on turf and others preferred 10. ETOILE DE L'ECLAIR - Regularly in the thick of things and pleased in two of three this term. Is barefoot again and can play a major role 11. EQUO MADRIK - Showed marked improvement at Rambouillet earlier in the month but has no particular liking for Enghien and chances limited 12. ESPOIR PERMIS - Has made fine progress this year so far. Starts on the second line but still looks a player 13. ETRE MERITE - Got back in the game at Rambouillet last weekend and will not be giving away distance this time. One to note 14. EOLE D'ORVAL - Not always the most reliable but showed a different side at Saint-Brieuc and a repeat effort will earn him some stake money 15. ECLIPSE DU PORET - Still a maiden from 21. Has nothing going for her here and can be ruled out 16. ELEE DE TEDD - Has made the frame just once in last seven starts and the poor draw will not help her cause Following two fine efforts early last year (2) EVERY TIME BOURBON has returned to racing where he left off and is sufficiently well-positioned in front to pick up his third victory of the season. The tricky (4) ELIOT DU LOUVET has the plum spot behind the car and with shoes off for the first time looks the principal opposition. (12) ESPOIR PERMIS starts on the second line but has done nothing but improve of late and should have a good hand to play. Both (10) ETOILE DE L'ECLAIR and (6) EMIR DU MEXIQUE have decent credentials and can fill the minor spots. (2) EVERY TIME BOURBON - (4) ELIOT DU LOUVET - (12) ESPOIR PERMIS -

3 (10) ETOILE DE L'ECLAIR - (6) EMIR DU MEXIQUE

4 Race 2 1. FALIMITY - Has ability but not the most reliable. Failed to make the frame in either start here and a minor place chance at best 2. FUBRIA - Won smartly over track and trip late last month. Well placed on the front line and could double up 3. FOSTINE DARK - Returned from her break in good shape and her recent Vincennes third will stand her in good stead here 4. FASHION JOSSELYN - Unbeaten in two to date. Has the ideal spot behind the car and the hat-trick is not beyond her reach 5. FOR LOVING YOU - Won two on the trot before being sanctioned at Vincennes. Will be better suited to this surface and can expect to be well supported 6. FIRST NATION - Showed potential last autumn but yet to convince this term and best to monitor 7. FILLE DU CHENE - Caught the eye when third to (2) FUBRIA here late April. Has more to find but is hard to ignore 8. FUNNY JOKE - Has ability but regularly indisciplined. Unseen since January and will need the run 9. FIESTA DU BELVER - Delicate but has looked a serious filly in the making. Finished third in a good bunch at Chartres and although on the second line could impose here 10. FANNY CAT - Got off the mark in style at La Capelle two weeks ago and while unlikely to repeat should still give this a good go 11. FULMIDA - Pleased earlier in the season but disappointing at Caen and must raise her game 12. FAME AND FORTUNE - Not the easiest to handle but has shown considerable ability. Starts on the second line but still one to note Although sanctioned as often as not (9) FIESTA DU BELVER has caught the eye more than once and looks good enough to win this - provided she can keep her action together. That said (2) FUBRIA imposed nicely over course and distance late last month and is better placed behind the car. (4) FASHION JOSSELYN also has a good spot in front and after two wins in succession justifiably bids to maintain her perfect status. (5) FOR LOVING YOU has won both of the races she has finished and makes her Paris debut with a realistic chance of going close.

5 (9) FIESTA DU BELVER - (2) FUBRIA - (4) FASHION JOSSELYN - (5) FOR LOVING YOU

6 Race 3 1. AUFOR DE MIRE - Got back in the game a fortnight back. Is unbeaten here and the inside line will do his prospects no disservice 2. GROSS WEIGHT - Good dual-purpose sort that has better aptitude for the other code but is well placed behind the car and could get a look in 3. VOELAND - Unexceptional type that has been prepared for this. Has a good spot in front but is not blessed with speed and will struggle to leave his mark 4. BEAUTE DE BAILLY - Has made no impact on the track since late last year. Nivard back at the helm but still not an obvious choice 5. BAXTER DU KLAU - Trotter with considerable means - and temperament. Has a good spot in front and if Bazire has accepted the drive he will have had his reasons 6. USTANG LUDOIS - Well-campaigned veteran that has better aptitude for the claiming division these days and chances limited 7. DREAM MAGIC BE - Decent sort that has never failed to fire under these conditions and must be afforded respect 8. UPPERCUT ORANGE - Put in some good efforts earlier in the season but has begun to lose his way and will need to reaffirm 9. BUZZ MEARAS - Trotter with excellent speed. Showed improvement at Vincennes earlier this month and is capable of making the first five 10. DIADORA B.R. - Acquits herself honourably for the most part and has won over track and trip but faces better here and little chance on first start back 11. VENEZIA DE MAI - Has raced very modestly in recent months and even with shoes off will have few friends 12. AUCH - Has been in fine shape since the start of the year and can make up for recent Vincennes performance if he can get off on the right foot 13. VIVA DE LUNA - Delicate but has talent in spades. Unseen since mid-march though and others preferred this time 14. ULHIOR DU BEZIAU - Has placed just once in last 25 starts and even with Raffin in the sulky will have his work cut out 15. OLIMPUS CAF - Moderate type that has not been seen out since late September and is sure to need the run 16. DIAMOND - Superb campaigner that has been in flying form recently. Thrives under these conditions and can win this despite the draw

7 On paper (5) BAXTER DU KLAU may not be an obvious choice but he has been held back for this race and going barefoot with Bazire in the wagon should get straight back down to business. (16) DIAMOND has not been blessed with the draw but given current form and his record in this category will be no pushover. (1) AUFOR DE MIRE left a very good impression at Vincennes two weeks ago and in similar condition can finish on the podium. (12) AUCH was not the most fortunate that day and should logically make amends. (9) BUZZ MEARAS blows hot and cold but is confirmed at a superior level and must not be underestimated. (5) BAXTER DU KLAU - (16) DIAMOND - (1) AUFOR DE MIRE - (12) AUCH - (9) BUZZ MEARAS - (7) DREAM MAGIC BE - (2) GROSS WEIGHT - (4) BEAUTE DE BAILLY

8 Race 4 1. BRIO DE TILLARD - Useful type that goes well for Romain Marty. Stays shod here and should appreciate these conditions. Place chance 2. VERY SNOB - Consistent sort that is confirmed over track and trip but shoes on this time and best to monitor 3. VENUS D'AUNAY - Undeniably capable but has been off the boil since late 2017 and needs to get her house in order 4. BARAKA DE LOU - Has demonstrated good aptitude for the code. Reunited with Nivard here and with shoes off for the occasion can make a big impact 5. VOLCAN DU MOULIN - Handy sort in the specialty. Won at Bordeaux last time and with Raffin in the saddle can be assured a competent ride 6. BALZAC DU CHATELET - Highly impressive winner over course and distance on ridden debut last month. Moves up in category but can still double his money 7. BAMBOLINA - In the mix in three of last four. Seldom disappoints at Enghien and looks competitively well in 8. ALEXIS JISCE - Has looked very ordinary since late last year and in current form has no realistic chance 9. VAZARKA MAX - Useful mare but not the most dependable. Unplaced in last two and others preferred 10. ATOUT DU HAINAUT - Never easy to gauge but a repeat of her penultimate Vincennes performance should see him in the mix at the finish 11. BROARDO - Trotter of immense quality making his third start since the break. Should be fully fit and can get back down to business 12. A MERY DE CHAHAINS - Pleased earlier in the year but disappointing since and must raise her game 13. VICTORIA DU VIADUC - Returned from her spell with two decent harness efforts but has never shown much aptitude for the ridden code and the extra 25m will do her no favours (6) BALZAC DU CHATELET made no bones about winning on ridden debut over course and distance last month and even though stepping up in class still looks the horse to beat. (4) BARAKA DE LOU has a particular affinity for Enghien and with Nivard back in the saddle will be hard to ignore. (7) BAMBOLINA rarely wins but she has been on a good run of late and looks eminently capable of making the frame here. (1) BRIO DE TILLARD is no slouch when focused and can also pick up a cheque.

9 (6) BALZAC DU CHATELET - (4) BARAKA DE LOU - (7) BAMBOLINA - (1) BRIO DE TILLARD

10 Race 5 1. DAZZLE JET - Regularly gives her best but is not up to the task at hand and can be ruled out 2. DAME JENILOU - Not always the most reliable but won two of last three and a repeat of her Mauquenchy performance would see her go close once more 3. DONNA DE KARMEL - Unexceptional mare that has never produced the goods over 2875m here and will need to improve on latest Vincennes effort 4. DOUCEUR EXTREME - Has looked a different horse this season. Goes barefoot again and with Bazire at the helm can make it three on the trot 5. DIVINE SOMOLLI - Hardy sort that seldom lets the side down when applied. Encouraged on re-entry at Le Mans and is unbeaten at the venue. Place chance 6. DONOSTIA DE LOU - Tricky type but has talent in spades. Unshod for the first time which could prove just the ticket to her rehabilitation 7. DIVINE DE NAVARY - Made a fine comeback shod two weeks ago. Thrives at Enghien and can play a leading role 8. DELMONICA - Sprang something of a surprise at Le Mans last month. Comes here fresh and without hind shoes but still not an obvious choice 9. DWELLING HEIGHTS - Dependability not her strong suit but has ability. Is confirmed here and with some luck in running could get a look in 10. DOUCE REVELATION - Useful on a good day and pleased in last two but a minor place chance at best 11. DELSA DERANGERE - Tends to give a good account when barefoot and although unplaced last time she has a good entry here and should not be ignored Since returning to competition this season (4) DOUCEUR EXTREME has been very hard to fault with two wins from three. She has been entrusted to Jean- Michel Bazire for her hat-trick bid and could well pull it off. She is unlikely to have it all her own way though given the presence of (7) DIVINE DE NAVARY - who boasts an excellent record at Enghien - and (2) DAME JENILOU who has scored two of her last three and latterly with consummate ease. The talented (6) DONOSTIA DE LOU is not the easiest to handle but she goes unshod behind for the first time and could pleasantly surprise. (4) DOUCEUR EXTREME - (7) DIVINE DE NAVARY - (2) DAME JENILOU - (6)

11 DONOSTIA DE LOU

12 Race 6 1. CYRIEL D'ATOM - Delicate but useful trotter. Was not disgraced in a Vincennes G.III a fortnight back but a minor place chance at best 2. DIEGO DE BOMO - Has nothing to prove in this class of race. Appears to be back at his best and must be afforded respect 3. CALLIJO DELBI - Capable but erratic. In considerably better company here and chances limited 4. DIABLE DE VAUVERT - Handy sort returning to harness racing after two months off. Hind shoes off but others still preferred 5. DANCING LOVE - Got the year off to a good start but disappointing in two since. Is barefoot this time and given Enghien form must not be overlooked 6. DUCATO BOURBON - Blows hot and cold but has ample ability. Has previously won over track and trip and on good behaviour can figure prominently 7. CALENCIA - Has ability but has not made the frame since the autumn and will need to show improvement 8. DREAM DE NILREM - Got back down to business at Bordeaux earlier in the month. Raffin at the helm once again and with application can go far 9. CERENZO TURBO - Moderate sort that was outclassed behind (1) CYRIEL D'ATOM last time. Drops marginally in category but nonetheless faces a stiff test 10. COLONEL - Talented individual with form at a superior level. Comes here on a three-timer and with his trainer at the helm this time should be able to impose 11. CICERO NOA - In the frame in all but one start this year. Consistently impresses at Enghien and this time should be no different Following a pair of sanctions earlier in the season (10) COLONEL is back at the top of his game and with the boss in the sulky here his chances of a three-timer look positive. (11) CICERO NOA has been a model of consistency this year so far and on this flatter surface looks decidedly dangerous. (8) DREAM DE NILREM reassured at Bordeaux earlier in the month and the fact that Raffin has kept faith must be a good sign. (6) DUCATO BOURBON won over course and distance late February and if applied can again finish in the mix. (10) COLONEL - (11) CICERO NOA - (8) DREAM DE NILREM - (6) DUCATO BOURBON

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14 Race 7 1. ECLAIR DU MIREL - Not the most productive horse in the field and even though having reassured recently is unlikely to shake things up 2. EVITA BELLI - Delicate but capable filly. Is currently in decent shape but the step up in class may be a step too far 3. EROLING DU MESLE - Handy sort that is proven in better company. Reassured at La Rochelle earlier in the month and will be one to note 4. ETAILO D'EAM - Justifiably well-regarded colt that trotted fifth in the race of reference. Nivard in charge this time and should not be overlooked 5. ENERGY DU BOUFFEY - Finished runner-up to (16) ELECTRA WIND over shorter here last month but given the opposition it is hard to make a case 6. EXCELLENT - Serious colt that has never finished out of the frame when applied. Disappointed somewhat at Vincennes last time but can redeem himself and win this 7. EMARA DU GOUTIER - Not the most productive of horses and even with Bazire in the wagon will not be easy to back 8. EMPHASIS TURBO - Regularly in the thick of things. Fourth in the race of reference and should again make his presence felt 9. EKIANGO DE NILE - Solid sort but has never finished closer than 5th at Enghien and in this field will need to find more 10. ERA DE LAVADOUR - Acquits herself well for the most part and is proven under these conditions. In better company though and not an obvious choice 11. ENSKA - Has climbed the class ladder in good order in recent months. Stays shod here but must still be afforded respect 12. ELIZIR DU HOME - Fine servant with an excellent strike-rate. Has had time to freshen up following his Vincennes sanction and if applied can add another win to his tally 13. EXTRA LIGHT - Serious filly that goes barefoot for the first time and looks an interesting outsider here 14. EASTWOOD PARK - Beat (6) EXCELLENT over shorter here last month. Unlikely to repeat but should still give a competitive account 15. EUGENITO DU NOYER - Good class of trotter that beat (6) EXCELLENT on re-entry early May. Will have come on for the run and can confirm 16. ELECTRA WIND - Sprang a 30-1 surprise when winning over 2150m here last month. Up against the colts this time and unlikely to repeat but will still have her supporters

15 There was no misnomer in naming (6) EXCELLENT. He occasionally displays a lack of discipline but given how well he has acquitted himself since the break can expect significant support. He missed out by little to the hardy (15) EUGENITO DU NOYER at Vincennes earlier this month but looks thoroughly capable of turning the tables here. (12) ELIZIR DU HOME has won five of the eight races he has finished - including over track and trip - and comes here fresh and with legitimate ambition. (14) EASTWOOD PARK beat the favourite over shorter here last month but over 2875m will find it a stiffer test. (8) EMPHASIS TURBO regularly gives a decent account and should not be far from the action. (6) EXCELLENT - (15) EUGENITO DU NOYER - (12) ELIZIR DU HOME - (14) EASTWOOD PARK - (8) EMPHASIS TURBO

16 Race 8 1. FREHEL JISCE - Showed promise earlier in the year but less effective in last two and others preferred 2. FEELING PHYT'S - Won courageously at Chartres to make it two in a row. Is well-positioned in front here but more a place chance on this occasion 3. FANGIO GRIFF - Sanctioned as often as not but third to (7) FILS PRODIGUE at Mauquenchy and with stride in check can make good use of his speed 4. FUNAMBULE MATCH - Has acquitted himself very well to date. Ran (5) FIACRE DU CHENE close here late last month and from the 4-spot looks a decent prospect 5. FIACRE DU CHENE - Solid second over course and distance last month before being disqualified at Vincennes when full of running and on better behaviour could get off the mark 6. FOSTER WOOD - Serious colt in the making. Well-supported when sanctioned last time and Enghien conditions should suit him to a tee 7. FILS PRODIGUE - Serious type that has won two of three since the spell. Has an excellent entry here and could add another victory to the pot 8. FAROUK FLIGNY - Well-regarded colt that has yet to disappoint. Steps up in class but will still have his supporters 9. FILOU DU PALAIS - Decent sort that regularly gives a positive account. In better company here but one to note all the same 10. FLEURON D'ACADIE - Has shown a lot of ability to date. Debuts left-handed and if he turns should not be far off the mark 11. FINGERS CROSS - Kicked his career off nicely before encountering traffic problems here next time and with better fortune should make his presence felt (7) FILS PRODIGUE has shown a different side to himself since returning from the spell and after a facile Mauquenchy win earlier in the month could well pull off the double. Abrivard will however need to be wary of (5) FIACRE DU CHENE who caught the eye at Vincennes recently despite the sanction and if applied should redeem himself. (6) FOSTER WOOD has similarly shown considerable potential and on this flatter surface can make a big splash. At Chartres (2) FEELING PHYT'S won his second on the trot and he makes his Paris debut with every chance of finishing in the mix.

17 (7) FILS PRODIGUE - (5) FIACRE DU CHENE - (6) FOSTER WOOD - (2) FEELING PHYT'S

18 BORDEAUX - LE BOUSCAT - 26th May Trainer of the day : Jean-Claude Rouget (202, 301, 506, 502) Jockey of the day : Ioritz Mendizabal (101, 205, 408, 502, 804) Horse of the day : Plumatic (404) Dark Horse : Brick Is Back (508) Race 1 1. COULEUR FAUVE - Remains unbeaten after half a dozen outings and that is a great record 2. ELZARTE - One success from fifteen runs and seems to have a little bit to find here 3. DIVIN DE CAJUS - Half a dozen wins from just ten starts and placed in three more. Big shout 4. FEELING DU PECOS - Twice a winner from ten and put up a rare poor performance last time out 5. EUGENE DE TANUES - Won last two of four starts but that was back in July of last year so that is the worry today 6. YVAIN DE LARACHI - Unplaced in all runs and is most certainly a big outsider for this heat as well 7. ENVOL DE TANUES - One win from eight and placed in five more of them. Has something to find 8. TIARE DU LAC - One win from sixteen efforts and has been really consistent in most of them 9. FLANELLE DU PECOS - Runner up in five of her nine starts and might be capable of such an effort again This good event has attracted some really nice types as one would expect. It features the very talented and unbeaten in six attempts,(1) COULEUR FAUVE. The old sages always argued that such a horse that has never lost must never be opposed. (3) DIVIN DE CAJUS looks rock solid for the silver medal. (4) FEELING DU PECOS and (8) TIARE DU LAC can try and make the frame.

19 (1) COULEUR FAUVE - (3) DIVIN DE CAJUS - (4) FEELING DU PECOS - (8) TIARE DU LAC

20 Race 2 1. RACING BAY - Nine victories from forty three including last time out at Chateaubriant 2. ECHAUFFOUR - Five time winner from eleven. Three of those were from just five runs last yer. Every chance on return 3. WAHIB - Five wins from fifty seven and has been such a consistent type overall 4. RODEIO - A three time winner from thirty six but had a very poor reappearance this time round 5. GAILLEFONTAINE - Dual winner from eleven starts and good third at Maisons-Laffitte last time 6. MAI JEANNE - Nothing at all in her five runs and is completely dismissed here as well 7. MISS AS - Only the one success from forty two and those stats will not suffice here 8. SOLMINA - Half a dozen wins from twenty six and could have an each way shout here perhaps This can be narrowed down to a few and maybe the best of those might be (1) RACING BAY who bounced back to form in splendid form at Chateaubriant last time out and should take the beating. (2) ECHAUFFOUR had a wonderful time last year and could be very dangerous. (5) GAILLEFONTAINE is a lovely sort and genuine. (3) WAHIB can come next. (1) RACING BAY - (2) ECHAUFFOUR - (5) GAILLEFONTAINE - (3) WAHIB

21 Race 3 1. NE JAMAIS RENONCER - Won on last of four starts last season and adequate return at Chateaubriant 2. MONCAMEL - Three starts this season and won on debut before two very good efforts and every chance now 3. MAJOR BLUE - Won the last of his three runs last season and excellent return at Machecoul 4. ZERI - Placed twice in half a dozen runs but seems to have a good deal to do here 5. OPTIMAX - Off the mark three starts back but limitations rather exposed since then 6. AVEIRO - Seventh on debut at La Teste-de-Buch and improved then to win at Tours so noted after that 7. FLASHY - Improving steadily and placed in the last three of seven starts. Needs even more here 8. FALBALA LE DUN - Won her only start quiet well which came at Auch last month so that was promising for the future 9. FINEHA - All four starts were this season and hit the frame in last two but still must do better 10. RUE DES ETOILES - Won only start at Angouleme when beating Flashy into second so should improve some more 11. SAVINA - Finished eleventh on debut at Toulouse and then won small event at Langon-Libourne There are several winners lining up for this with (1) NE JAMAIS RENONCER just about getting the call. The selection made a satisfactory return at Chateaubriant last month having won his final start of the last campaign. He can cope with (2) MONCAMEL who also has a high rating. (3) MAJOR BLUE and (10) RUE DES ETOILES can come next. (1) NE JAMAIS RENONCER - (2) MONCAMEL - (3) MAJOR BLUE - (10) RUE DES ETOILES

22 Race 4 1. STAR VICTORY - Seven time winner from twenty four and placing in Group company the last twice. Better than ever and will get support 2. SMART WHIP - Eleven wins from thirty nine including last four of and two of those were Listed. Eighth on return at Longchamp 3. VILARO - Five wins from twenty four and excellent third to Marathon Man last time after a good win at Saint -Cloud earlier in year 4. PLUMATIC - Very classy performer with one win from five and thirteenth in the Arc when last seen. Every chance on return 5. MASTER DAN - Half a dozen wins from nineteen starts and likeable though he is he will come up short here in this good company 6. ALMOROX - Eight wins from fifteen and has been mixing victories between La Teste-de-Buch and Madrid. Useful 7. MAGNUN BARELIERE - A dual winner in Spain and a genuine sort but a bit one paced and out of his league here at any rate 8. GOLDEN BRIDGE - Five wins from thirteen starts and has been in tremendous form so far this season winning two of last three This lovely race has attracted a quality race and none more so than (4) PLUMATIC who is lightly raced and finished thirteenth in the Arc when last seen. He had been progressive and his real worth can be gauged this season. (1) STAR VICTORY is on a terrific vein of form while (6) ALMOROX and (8) GOLDEN BRIDGE can fill the other places. (4) PLUMATIC - (1) STAR VICTORY - (6) ALMOROX - (8) GOLDEN BRIDGE

23 Race 5 1. SADARAK - Dual winner from five including at Chateaubriant last time out and is improving 2. MISTER JO - One win from three starts last year and a good return at Saint- Cloud last time out 3. MY PLEASURE - One victory from five and placed at Group level. Must be on the shortlist 4. BALTIC BARON - Placed in first three starts and off the mark in good style at Chantilly last time 5. MONTGAROULT - Won on debut here in March but only sixth on follow up bid at Saint-Cloud 6. NOBOKHOV - Won on debut here last November and has performed with credit in two since when upped in class 7. MR SATCHMO - Off the mark on penultimate start at Toulouse and in the frame in all bar one of six 8. BRICK IS BACK - Won both starts during March/April at Agen and Toulouse and what is not to like about those 9. CAZALINE - Racked up a hat trick of wins when scoring here in March and fifth in a Listed since at Toulouse This is a hot renewal of this excellent race and it features some very nice types. However, a filly is taken to upset the males and that is the unbeaten in two, (8) BRICK IS BACK. She has won both her starts in taking fashion at Agen and Toulouse and can see off the highly rated (6) NOBOKHOV. (4) BALTIC BARON and (2) MISTER JO can fill the frame.. (8) BRICK IS BACK - (6) NOBOKHOV - (4) BALTIC BARON - (2) MISTER JO

24 Race 6 1. MILK BAR - Five wins from twenty eight and two of those came at Pau in January. Still noted for this 2. JOBURG - Two wins from six starts and has only been out of the frame once in total 3. GREY MAGIC - Thrice a winner from twenty two and a back to form second at this venue last time 4. SAINTE COLERE - Made it win number three from thirty two last time out at Toulouse so bang in form 5. LISNAVAGH - Four victories from fifty starts and will do well to get near the places this time 6. KARBAYANE - Dual winner from a dozen runs and finished out last season in fine form 7. DANI WALLON - Triple winner from thirty five starts but is absolutely impossible to predict 8. DUKE BERE - One success from ten and has been absent since down the field at Pau in January 9. MYLENAJONH - Tripe winner from twenty three and runner up at Maisons- Laffitte last time out 10. MUTTRAH FORT - It has all rather gone down hill since a debut success last year and maybe best watched 11. TODA JOYA - Both successes came last year and has run with promise this season too 12. LIGHTOLLER - Placed in five of his eight starts but will do well to get any way close These are pretty evenly matched as one would expect in a handicap so thread with with caution. (2) JOBURG is sliding down the ratings and yet looks very unexposed at the same time following some very nice efforts. He can collar the likes of (3) GREY MAGIC who was runner up here last time. (4) SAINTE COLERE and (9) MYLENAJONH are others to be engaged by. (2) JOBURG - (3) GREY MAGIC - (4) SAINTE COLERE - (9) MYLENAJONH

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26 Race 7 1. FASTNET LIGHTNING - Just the eight runs and one win back in Missing for fourteen months before today 2. RESOURCE - Dual winner from twenty three runs and has the required form to get close 3. VITOR - Half a dozen wins from forty eight but needs to better last couple of outings 4. ELUSIVE BLUE - Dual winner from twenty seven and third last time but can be difficult to predict 5. LIFE PRIDE - Five wins from forty eight and could be well enough handicapped here to challenge 6. MALTE BRUN - One win from nineteen but blew out when last seen at Pau in January and needs to recover 7. SOLO MALPIC - Seven wins from thirty three and has been in very decent form this season and can be fancied 8. JUST ONE LOOK - One win from a dozen runs but very poor on return at this venue to be fair 9. OPALLIA - Four wins from twenty six including last two in a row and must be fancied here too 10. GOJICI - A dual winner from thirty starts but has not been in form and cannot be fancied here 11. PATCHEWOLLOCK - Two wins from ten starts but does not appear to be in form for this test here today 12. RIPAZUR - Is zero from fourteen and has run the odd good race but an outsider here 13. CROSS TIE WALKER - Placed in six of eight but has been off since June of 2016 and best watched (7) SOLO MALPIC is the tip here and could be value enough. The gelding has run four times this season, placing in three and winning the other one. Consistency is always a good thing in animal especially the here and now so this one can be followed. (9) OPALLIA is a threat for sure. There are chances for (2) RESOURCE and (5) LIFE PRIDE also.

27 (7) SOLO MALPIC - (9) OPALLIA - (2) RESOURCE - (5) LIFE PRIDE

28 Race 8 1. TAMIL NADU - Seven career wins from forty and placed in three of five so far this term 2. CARDIEL - Four wins from thirty runs and was runner up here last time and won three starts back 3. FAST CHARLIE - Four wins from fifty eight including at Pornichet this season and second last time 4. MIREMONT - A dual winner from twenty one starts and coming into this in form so noted 5. ZANICIA - Thrice a scorer from forty four starts but completely out of form so far this term 6. EFFERATUS - Triple scorer from twenty nine and a win from out of the blue two goes back but beaten well again last time 7. NOMAD ARROW - Five time winner from fifty five but form appears to be in a stall somewhat 8. SEPT EXTRA - Half a dozen wins from fifty six but just needs to do a little bit better 9. DON'T TELL TALES - Just the one win from thirty four but has been running very well of late 10. INEVITABLE HERMANN - Five wins from sixty one and runner up in two of last three events so that is promising for this 11. EIGHTEEN POEMS - Only the one success from twenty but was runner up at Tarbes last time out 12. PEINTRE FRANCAIS - Made it win number eleven from one hundred and thirteen runs no less last time out 13. SINGARRA - Gained sole win from thirty three at Pau in January but not so smart since This final race on the card is extremely difficult to solve so it is with caution that the top one, (1) TAMIL NADU, is advised. The gelding was runner up at Langdon last time and hopefully can go one better. (2) CARDIEL and (4) MIREMONT have definite winning chances as well and (9) DON'T TELL TALES is not to be ruled out.

29 (1) TAMIL NADU - (2) CARDIEL - (4) MIREMONT - (9) DON'T TELL TALES

30 AUTEUIL - 26th May Trainer of the day : Guillaume Macaire (303, 401, 402) Jockey of the day : Thomas Henderson (101, 202, 603) Horse of the day : Vanille du Berlais (401) Dark Horse : Ecume du Large (303) Race 1 1. PROTEKAPRIL - Five time winner from twenty three. Having his first start since May 2017 but not ruled out 2. FRACAFIGURA HAS - Five time winner from forty but pulled up in a Listed hurdle at Compiegne this month 3. INTERIOR MINISTER - A dozen wins from forty two runs and in good form but faces a stiff test here today 4. ESPOIR DU NINIAN - Has not run since April of 2017 when winning over hurdles at Fontainebleau. Hard to recommend 5. ROCK THE RACE - Dual winner from thirty career starts and should come on from reappearance at Compiegne last month 6. KELTHOMAS - Formerly a classy nine time winner and although struggling for some time now must be respected 7. CAFERTITI - Won two chases here last Autumn but this is a tough ask on his reappearance today 8. AUTHOSELK - Has not run since June of 2016 when fourth in a hurdle race at Nantes. Others preferred 9. COEUR D'ARTICHAUT - Has not run since April of 2017 when last of fifteen finishers here in a handicap hurdle 10. EPALO BLUE - Has not run since April of 2017 when unplaced here in a handicap chase. May need the run 11. CHLOE TRIOMPHE - Has not run since November of 2016 when second in a hurdle race at Angers Although well beaten on his return at Compiegne earlier this month (5) ROCK THE RACE should benefit from that run. He was campaigned in Listed and Graded races last year and gets the vote here ahead of (1) PROTEKAPRIL who

31 has not run since May 2017 but has some decent form. (6) KELTHOMAS and (3) INTERIOR MINISTER can make the frame. (5) ROCK THE RACE - (1) PROTEKAPRIL - (6) KELTHOMAS - (3) INTERIOR MINISTER

32 Race 2 1. INDEPENDENCEDAY - Displayed a solid effort in a Quinte here in March and would have a chance on that form 2. SITOR D'ALTEA - Won a chase at Angers in February and is not without a chance at this level 3. SOLEMARE - One win from twenty and capable of doing a lot better than of late. Place prospects 4. JARNAC DE RAY - Placed in four of ten outings but will need to improve to feature here today 5. ERMONTOIS - A dual winner last year and a couple of decent placed efforts in chases this year 6. TROUSSEAU - Just the one win from twenty starts but does arrive here in decent form and is respected 7. ROC BLEU - Nothing at all in six outings to date and is unlikely to feature here today 8. IF I SAY SO - Won two in a row on the flat at Chantilly in February and a fair effort on hurdle debut here this month 9. SPY ROCK - A poor maiden after twenty three runs and basically needs to improve a lot 10. KAMEAMEA ENKI - By Fuisse and is the eight foal to run out of a dam that has produced three winners 11. THE RECKONING - Three times a winner from twenty six starts and has run well at this level this year 12. GO MILADY - Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last month and needs to improve on that (1) INDEPENDENCEDAY is dropped back in class here today. He was not disgraced in two Listed handicap hurdles here earlier this year and can record his second career success today. (11) THE RECKONING has won three claiming hurdles in the past including one here and looks the main danger. (2) SITOR D'ALTEA and (3) SOLEMARE are next best. (1) INDEPENDENCEDAY - (11) THE RECKONING - (2) SITOR D'ALTEA - (3)

33 SOLEMARE

34 Race 3 1. AFFOBURG - Made it win number two at Compiegne in September and a fair run there last time out in November 2. CALINIGHT - Always gives everything he has and could be open to improvement so must be respected 3. ECUME DU LARGE - One win from her eight runs and is in a rich vein of form so is not without a chance 4. LA ISLAMINIMA - Consistent in both disciplines and could run in to a place on handicap debut 5. CAT TIGER - Had some decent form last year and should come on from recent run over hurdles at Compiegne 6. EVERY BERE - Dual claiming winner already this year and a decent effort in a handicap chase at Compiegne this month 7. ESPOIR ROYAL - Surprising winner of a chase here last month and could still be on a fair handicap mark 8. CARMEN DU BERLAIS - Placed in four of her eight runs and a fair effort in a handicap chase at Compiegne this month 9. GRACE DU BRIZAIS - A decent effort when runner up behind Espoir Royal here last month. Place prospects 10. TRIBALION - Is zero from eighteen but was runner up in two claiming chases here last month. Tougher test today 11. COLPO DI STATO - Third behind Beau Gosse in a chase here this month but still a maiden after twelve starts After winning over hurdles at Fontainebleau in February (3) ECUME DU LARGE has been placed in three chases including second behind Ajas here last month. She gets a tentative vote ahead of (7) ESPOIR ROYAL who left his previous form behind when winning a chase here last month. (2) CALINIGHT and (9) GRACE DU BRIZAIS are two more to consider. (3) ECUME DU LARGE - (7) ESPOIR ROYAL - (2) CALINIGHT - (9) GRACE DU BRIZAIS

35 Race 4 1. VANILLE DU BERLAIS - An impressive winner in both of her starts at Compiegne and must be respected 2. ENJOY IT - Won the Prix Wild Monarch on her debut here this month and likely to be in the mix again today 3. LISTENMANIA - Seven length winner here on her debut in March and not without a chance today 4. QUALIBELLA - Comfortable winner on her debut at Compiegne last month and can improve again from that 5. CARADREAM - Easy winner of a claiming hurdle at Fontainebleau last month and a fair third here this month 6. LUNA RISKA - Down the field in all three starts on the flat but a fair third on hurdle debut here this month 7. LEE D'ANJOU - Has not shown enough in her two hurdle starts this month and cannot be fancied An easy winner on her debut at Compiegne in March (1) VANILLE DU BERLAIS had to work a bit harder to beat Sandana there last month. The Macaire trained filly has plenty ability and can maintain her unbeaten record today. (4) QUALIBELLA was an impressive winner on her debut and must also be respected. (3) LISTENMANIA and (2) ENJOY IT are next best. (1) VANILLE DU BERLAIS - (4) QUALIBELLA - (3) LISTENMANIA - (2) ENJOY IT

36 Race 5 1. SOUPCON DE REVE - Triple winner from thirteen including at Cagnes in January but pulled up in his last two starts 2. SUNDRIVER - A seven time winner from twenty nine runs but recent form is poor. Dropped in class 3. VICOMTE D'ANJOU - Eight wins from thirty seven runs but two below par efforts so far this year 4. OSSO BELLO - Made it three wins from fifty including a claimer here last month. Not ruled out 5. RASIQUE - Five wins from sixty two starts but has not hit the ground running so far this season. Dropped in class 6. KONNAN LE GONE - Well beaten seventh in a hurdle race here this month. Up against it today 7. ASFALOTH - Is zero from twenty seven starts and is likely to remain a maiden after today 8. GAELICK KAP - Won a handicap chase at Fontainebleau in March but a poor run at Compiegne last time out 9. AVENTI - Still a maiden after twenty one starts but has put up the odd good performance 10. VOLCANCITO - Third behind Soft Dancer in a claiming chase at Compiegne last month. Place prospects (4) OSSO BELLO struggled in Listed and Graded company in his last two starts but won at this level here last month and also won a claiming chase at Fontainebleau in March. He can make it win number four today. (5) RASIQUE and (2) SUNDRIVER are both dropped in class today and cannot be ruled out. (3) VICOMTE D'ANJOU can make the frame. (4) OSSO BELLO - (5) RASIQUE - (2) SUNDRIVER - (3) VICOMTE D'ANJOU

37 Race 6 1. WEETAMOO - Won a claimer on her hurdle debut at Compiegne in March and second in a similar event there this month. Consider 2. FRENCH DREAM - Two decent efforts over hurdles here this term. Dropped in class today and must be respected 3. DAY LINE - Ran well when fifth on her hurdle debut at Compiegne this month and can improve 4. LES ELFES - Well beaten in all three of her career starts so far this year. Hard to recommend 5. BRENNUS - Improved when third in a claiming hurdle at Compiegne this month and can be in the mix for a place 6. VALLEE DE SEINE - Behind a couple of these when fourth behind Via Appia in a claiming hurdle at Compiegne this month 7. TAGADA TAGADA BEY - Second to Caradream in a claimer at Fontainebleau last month but well beaten at Compiegne since 8. KALIGENE - Pulled up on her debut in a newcomers hurdle race at Dieppe this month. Others preferred A claiming hurdle winner at Compiegne in March (1) WEETAMOO was runner up behind Via Appia in a similar event there earlier this month. A repeat of either of those runs could well be good enough here today. (2) FRENCH DREAM is dropped in class after a couple of decent efforts over hurdles and can be in the mix. (3) DAY LINE and (5) BRENNUS are next best. (1) WEETAMOO - (2) FRENCH DREAM - (3) DAY LINE - (5) BRENNUS

38 Race 7 1. DON'T WORRY - Off the mark in a chase at Pau in February and a winner over hurdles at Compiegne this month. Respected 2. CHESTNUT DREAM - Scored easily at Saint-Brieuc and La Teste Buch in March and won a chase here last month. This looks tougher 3. POLYGAME - Second behind A Mi Manera in a Listed hurdle at Compiegne this month. Respected 4. DINDIN - Six wins from fifteen including a win over hurdles here this year. More required today 5. SQUARE MARCEAU - Just the one win from thirteen runs. However, very smart on his day and should improve from recent run 6. D'ENTREE DE JEU - Very classy hurdler who won a chase here last month and can be in the mix again today 7. DOREMI - One win from nine outings and a decent effort over hurdles at Compiegne last time out (6) D'ENTREE DE JEU had some good form over hurdles including two wins here early last year and had a hard fought win in a chase here last month. She can improve again from that and is the selection ahead of (3) POLYGAME who always runs her race and was second to A Mi Manera in a Listed hurdle at Compiegne this month. (1) DON'T WORRY and (7) DOREMI are next best. (6) D'ENTREE DE JEU - (3) POLYGAME - (1) DON'T WORRY - (7) DOREMI

39 LAVAL - 26th May Trainer of the day : Thomas Levesque (112, 401, 813) Driver of the day : Mathieu Mottier (216, 402, 705) Horse of the day : Archibald (112) Dark Horse : Escorte Vrie (403) Race 1 1. VIP DES CLOS - Hasn't won since Third at Cordemais last month. Broke stride early on at Graignes latest 2. VENEUR DU BUISSON - Took a class G at Vincennes in March. 10th of 16 at Chartres last time out on May 9 3. VAILLANT ZAILER - Two victories in Fourth of 18 in a class C at Vincennes on May ALBANIEN - A win and nine places last term but hasn't made the frame in seven starts this campaign 5. BAHAMAS - Two wins last season. Seventh of 13 at Landivisiau on May 8 on third outing of BE BOP MESLOIS - A win and a second at Cagnes-sur-Mer during the winter. Disqualified last twice 7. ANGEL D'OR - Several good efforts this year including a win at this course in March. Not disgraced when sixth of 18 at Rambouillet latest 8. ANGEL HEART - Third at Cordemais in March. Sixth of 13 at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle last week 9. OCHONGO FACE - Lightly raced since winning at Vincennes in January Fourth run back from an 11-month absence 10. ARAVIS ROC - Scored three times last year. Fourth of 10 in an apprentice event at Vincennes last week 11. VOISEAU SMILING - All best form has come under the saddle. No podiums from 11 harness races 12. ARCHIBALD - Third at this track in a ridden race last month before cruising home back in harness at Graignes on May UP AND GO - Third twice in March. To the rear at Graignes lastest and prone to breaking stride

40 This could go the way of (12) ARCHIBALD who kicked-on at halfway at Graignes - on the first day of the month - coming home in splendid isolation. Thomas Levesque's charge can double up at the expense of the consistent (7) ANGEL D'OR. (3) VAILLANT ZAILER - who was fourth in a class C at Vincennes two weeks ago - should find a step on the podium. (12) ARCHIBALD - (7) ANGEL D'OR - (3) VAILLANT ZAILER - (9) OCHONGO FACE

41 Race 2 1. DIONYSOS GEDE - Victorious three times in once at this track. Disqualified last twice 2. DORANIC FOUTEAU - Runner-up at Chartres in mid-march. Fourth at this track and at Maure-de-Bretagne this month 3. DEMOLITION BLUE - Only win from 42 races came in January Runnerup of 14 at Bernay on May 8 4. DOUGLAS DU GITE - Sole victory gained in Most recently sixth of 12 at Feurs last week 5. DEXPRESSO SMART - Placed six times last term but prone to disqualification over the last few months 6. DIVINE LUDOISE - Third of 15 behind runner-up (16) DALIE DU CITRUS here on April 26. Disqualified twice since 7. DON JUAN DU HOULEY - All victories have come under the saddle. Makes second appearance of DERBY BOX - Recorded two victories last year. Third of 14 latest at this venue on May 4 9. DIVINE LADY - Scored at Argentan in January and at this track in March. Sixth of 13 at Thouars latest 10. DIEGO DE CAHOT - Three wins in First run of this year when fourth of 12 at Thouars on May DAME DU CHENE - In-and-out performer. Third at Rambouillet at the end of April. Disqualified at Chartres latest 12. DJANGO GALBE - Won twice last year. Down the field at Chartres last week on seasonal bow 13. D'ARTAGNAN DE LARA - Second at Vincennes in January and third at Caen last month but runs hot and cold 14. DIVA DU BUISSON - Course winner for the second time in March. Fifth of 16 at Chartres on May DARIANA CACIT - Runner-up at Enghien in February and at Maure-de- Bretagne last month. Fifth if 13 at Cherbourg latest 16. DALIE DU CITRUS - Won at Caen on April 15. Runner-up of 15 here 11 days later beating four who go again

42 Caen-winner (16) DALIE DU CITRUS beat four of these when runner-up at this track last month and can add to her tally this time. (11) DAME DU CHENE could be competitive if keeping within the rules while (14) DIVA DU BUISSON has a good record at this track. Maure-de-Bretagne fourth (2) DORANIC FOUTEAU could also be involved. (16) DALIE DU CITRUS - (11) DAME DU CHENE - (14) DIVA DU BUISSON - (2) DORANIC FOUTEAU - (6) DIVINE LUDOISE

43 Race 3 1. CYBELE DE MESLAY - Only victory came under the saddle 15 months ago. Third race back from a five-month break 2. COQUINE DU METZ - Latest podium came at Elbeuf 12 months ago. Out the back at Lisieux last week 3. CANDIE GUERCHAISE - Course winner in Fourth of 16 at 12/1 at Rambouillet last Sunday 4. CANDELA GEDE - Victorious at Cherbourg 12 months ago. First outing since October when sixth of 15 at Meral on May CYBELE CASTELETS - Hasn't won for over two years. Disqualified at this track when a 7.7/1 chance on May CORALIE DU SOIR - Third at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle last August but disqualified twice either side. Not seen since November 7. CAPUCINE FANAC - 56 races without a win. Fifth of 12 in a ridden race at Ranes on Monday 8. CARRERA DU CLOSET - Both career wins gained last year. Third run back from a five-month break 9. CADENCE DEL FRETTA - Placed for the second time at this track when third in February. To the rear at Chartres last week 10. CANNELLE DES PRES - Two victories last term. Off for two months before bieng disqualified at Durtal last Monday 11. CHERIE CASH - Placed twice this term prior to winning at Chartres in April. Midfield at Rouen-Mauquenchy latest 12. CHACHOO BOND - Runner-up here on May 4. Third of 16 at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle 17 days later 13. COMTESSE DE LATZ - Hasn't won since 2015 but regularly finishes in the mix. Front shoes off only first time 14. CAPELLA DE VRIE - Three wins in Unplaced in a class C at Maure-de- Bretagne last time After two recent visits to the podium the Pascal Lelievre-trained (12) CHACHOO BOND is taken to open her 2018 account. The opposition is headed by (13) COMTESSE DE LATZ who - despite not winning since generally finishes there or thereabouts. Chartres-victor (11) CHERIE CASH is also capable of taking a major role.

44 (12) CHACHOO BOND - (13) COMTESSE DE LATZ - (11) CHERIE CASH - (10) CANNELLE DES PRES

45 Race 4 1. EPONA D'OURVILLE - Two victories from five races. Fifth of 15 after a slow start at Caen latest on April ELLA DE BAILLE - Only beaten by one horse in first three races. Seventh of 14 at Graignes next time 3. ESCORTE VRIE - 26 races without a win. Third placing of career when third of 13 at Maure-de-Bretagne on May ECLIPSE LIGNERIE - Victorious twice in Disqualified latest when barefoot first time. Debut for new trainer 5. EBENE PIYA - Runner-up for the third time this year in a 14-runner heat at Chartres on May 9 6. EMERAUDE VEBE - Ended last year with a win at Argentan in December. Sixth of 15 at Nantes on May ELLYGRACE - Recorded second win of career when beating 12 rivals at Angers last week 8. ESCAPADE - Off the mark at Graignes last October and second at Vincennes later the same month. Fourth of 12 at Rambouillet latest but does break stride 9. EVEN STREET - Placed five times last year but still to win after 23 races. Fourth at Nantes and seventh at Tours this month 10. EVIDENCE DE MAGNY - On a hattrick after successes at Saumur in April and at Vichy on May EIRE D'HELIOS - Won first three races. Fifth of 14 at Graignes on May 5. Back shoes off first time 12. ERA DEVAILLES - 17-race maiden. Fifth of 15 behind fourth-placed (9) EVEN STREET at Nantes on May 10 On her best behaviour (8) ESCAPADE should go close here running barefoot for the third time in her career. However she may be the author of her own downfall - if so the hattrick-seeking (10) EVIDENCE DE MAGNY is most likely to benefit. (1) EPONA D'OURVILLE has a 40 per cent strike rate and can take a hand in the finish. (8) ESCAPADE - (10) EVIDENCE DE MAGNY - (1) EPONA D'OURVILLE - (2)

46 ELLA DE BAILLE

47 Race 5 1. ESTEBAN POTERIE - Sole win came at Bihorel-les-Rouen in Third twice this term. Sanctioned at Le Neubourg on Monday 2. ESPOIR FLYMP - A victory - at this track - and three second places from five races to date 3. EDEN DE LA MOIRE - All-or-nothing type. Three wins but also two disqualifications from five outings 4. ENRIQUE - Two successes last term. Third of 15 at Vincennes when last seen on February 8 5. ESPOIR DE LARA - Made it three victories from six races when scoring at this venue on May 4 6. EXPRESS SEVEN - Won at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle and Le Mans last year. Sixth of 13 at Maure-de-Bretagne on May 13. Back shoes off first time 7. ELDORADO ROYAL - Triumphed at Saint-Omer on April 15. Runner-up of 14 at Lyon-Parilly nine days later 8. EXTREME CHARM - Obliged at Pont-Chateau in March. Third at Graignes on May 1. Sixth of 13 at Maure-de-Bretagne 12 days later 9. ELVIS D'AUVILLIER - On a hattrick after scoring at Vire last Month and at Thouars on May EASY CHOICE - A win and three places in Second run back from a sixmonth break 11. ELIXIR DU RADON - Several respectable efforts this term including a third at Lyon-Parilly last month 12. EMIR PERRINE - Two wins here last September. Third run of 2018 and barefoot first time 13. ECLOPE DU GUELIER - Runner-up three times last campaign but yet to visit the podium this term 14. ELVIS BERRY - Opened account at Meslay-du-Maine in March and scored again at Cholet on May 1. Third of 13 at Vichy 11 days later 15. ECHO D'UKA - Two wins and a second in Disqualified in the opening strides at Chartres last week (2) ESPOIR FLYMP scored at this track for today's driver last month and - after a good second at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle earlier this month - is fancied to strike again. (5) ESPOIR DE LARA - another course winner - should run him close