BORDEAUX - LE BOUSCAT - 14th November

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1 BORDEAUX - LE BOUSCAT - 14th November Trainer of the day : Benjamin Goetz (306, 404, 417, 514, 704) Jockey of the day : Anthony Barrier (306, 404, 514, 704) Horse of the day : Blue Pass (404) Dark Horse : Aramis Deiha (902) Race 1 1. CHIPIE JIEL - Not a model of consistency but has not put a foot wrong at this track (two wins and a third place in three starts) 2. CITRINE BOCAIN - Always gives her best but has not won since November 2016 over course and distance (1'18''). Unshod behind as usual 3. CAIMAN FAWEY - Honourable fifth latest over course and distance (1'18''3) but looks more competitive in the little provinces 4. CENTAURE DAIRPET - Right-handed tracks specialist who acts really better under the saddle. Not a priority 5. CAMIROS DU GOUTIER - Scored two of his last three outings and has a firstrate chance once more

2 6. CAGNOIS DE BETTON - Little room for manœuvre against rivals like these. Fourth and disqualified totally barefoot 7. CHORUS DU GOUTIER - Average eieght on his reappearance run at Cordemais after a lengthy break. Should continue improving 8. CADOL DE LA NOEMIE - Perfectly placed on the first line-up. Has not been unshod on all four since last win on August 14 ahead of Caiman Fawey 9. CENZO DU GUEMONT - Has a 25m handicap but bounced back to form last time out at Strasbourg. Third on sole run with his efficient apprentice 10. COUM BA A PANJAS - Right-handed tracks specialist who was very disappointing recently over course but should be suited by extended trip 11. CAMINO BELLO - Quite unpredictable but has always been placed in thereabouts at this track. Totally barefoot once more 12. CIVETTE DU PONT - Brave mare who always gives her best without her shoes but has not won since last March. 6/11 on the podium with her apprentice 13. CALVIA - Off since last June and should need the race. One to watch for future 14. CHOCHO DE GUEZ - Has the benefit of two races under the belt after seven months off and is unshod on all four here. Should give his best 15. CALIN D'HAVAROCHE - In his category and will be suited by right-handed comeback. Always placed in the first six with his apprentice in thirteen starts 16. CLASSIC DES CHAMPS - Currently at his best and always fires. Needs to be held up but has a strong turn of foot (14) CHOCHO DE GUEZ should be back to full fitness now havind had two runs after a seven month break. A winner at Vincennes in January when unshod on all four he is again without shoes today. He gets the vote ahead of (8) CADOL DE LA NOEMIE who is well drawn and races best when unshod on all four so must be respected. (12) CIVETTE DU PONT and (16) CLASSIC DES CHAMPS are two more to consider. (15) CALIN D'HAVAROCHE is next best. (14) CHOCHO DE GUEZ - (8) CADOL DE LA NOEMIE - (12) CIVETTE DU PONT - (16) CLASSIC DES CHAMPS - (15) CALIN D'HAVAROCHE

3 Race 2 1. ARAMIS DU HOME - Now trained by Alain Riviere after Herve Gilles. Off since August 2015 and will need the race. Only watch 2. AFRO SEVEN - Less competitive since has left Romuald Mourice's stable. Totally barefoot here but will be not enough 3. VEINARD FOUTEAU - Amateur specialist who looks more competitive on grass. Acts better totally barefoot 4. ATINSKI - Good runner-up on July 6 in the little provinces but has been unconvincing thrice since. Is seeking to make amends 5. ANTI STRESS - His last podium was over course and distance in 1'18''2) (last June) but has been less convincing since 6. VASCO DAIRPET - Experienced in this category but has not won since September Not out of it for the minor money 7. AMOUR DU PARADIS - Surprising third on September 29 over Chartres 2800m (1'17''7) but has been quite disappointing since. Acts better unshod behind 8. APEX - Brave gelding who deserves to get back in the winner's circle. Has not been totally unshod since last March 9. VICTORY CARDEM - Perfectly placed on the first line-up but is very disappointing since last March. Needs to show improvement 10. VERONE GEDE - Badly entered on the second row. Made zero impact since last July and looks exhausted after a lot of races 11. ALKARA - Has really a patchy form but has already done well against higher rivals. Remains shod but moves down in class 12. VRAIMENT MAJYC - Ridden specialist who needs to prove himself in harness events. Difficult to recommend 13. VASSILI DE MEAUTIS - Not placed on the podium since September 2016 and has to raise his game. Not going to be easy 14. UN SECRET - Very reliable since last June and is worthy of another fine result. 2/4 on the podium with his amateur 15. ARTISTE DE GINAI - One of the best on class alone and will find it easier moving down in class. Has a creditable turn of foot 16. ALISTER DU SURET - Now trained by Thierry Bodin after Charles-Antoine Mary. Only unshod behind and needs to reassure in priority

4 This looks like a very open contest. Although without a win since March 2016 a chance is taken on (14) UN SECRET who is showing good signs lately including a decent fourth placed finish here on his penultimate start. (8) APEX is unshod on all four today for the first time since March and cannot be ruled out. (6) VASCO DAIRPET and (11) ALKARA are both in with a shout as is (3) VEINARD FOUTEAU. (14) UN SECRET - (8) APEX - (6) VASCO DAIRPET - (11) ALKARA - (3) VEINARD FOUTEAU

5 Race 3 1. BELLADIENE ALFA - Ridden specialist who has clearly won the least prizemoney and is still unproven against rivals like these 2. VODKA FOR YOU - Back under the saddle (only 2/16 on the podium) after reassuring fourth place without her shoes 3. VOLUBILIS ROSE - Clear third on his last ridden start over La Capelle 2750m (1'16''3) and has been convincing since at harness 4. AIR - Surprising winner on penultimate start over Challans 2925m (1'16''4) but has been soundly beaten since behind Vodka For You 5. BALI DU POUET DOUX - Has short form periods but is on the rise. Often starts slowly but will be suited by long home straight 6. BESTOTEL BEZEVILLE - Has just got back in the winner's circle over La Rochelle 2625m (1'14''8) beating his personal record. Can front run and go far 7. VITE ALDO - Has just got back in winning ways over Angers 2425m (1'15''3). Has to be retained repeating same effort 8. BE BOP MARA - Has a 25m handicap. Has not stopped improving since is trained by Benjamin Goetz but 3/4 disqualifications under the saddle. Remains shod 9. VAS Y PEBE - No room for manœuvre against rivals like these and can be ruled out 10. VOLINKO - Lucky winner recently over Toulouse 2975m (1'16''4) well in front of Vas Y Pebe and Very Nice Music. Higher opposition here 11. ABATHA - Needs to be judged on her penultimate start when romped home over Le Croise-Laroche 2850m (1'15''2) with Adrien Lamy up 12. BIXENTA DU GERS - Disqualified twice after seven months off but has a first-rate chance judged on her best titles. Still unproven on right-handed tracks 13. VERY NICE MUSIC - Finished down the field last time out at Toulouse behind Volinko and Vas Y Pebe. Needs to reassure 14. BAMBINA DU PARC - Back in her preferred discipline but is in doubtful form. Could be suited by right-handed track and Matthieu Abrivard is back up 15. VALEUR GES - The richest mare who acts really better without her shoes. Not going to be easy remaining shod Although disqualified in her last two starts since returning after a break since March (12) BIXENTA DU GERS looks the one they all have to beat here. If

6 maintaining her discipline she can record her fourth career success today. (3) VOLUBILIS ROSE was third at La Capelle in his last ridden event and looks the main danger to the selection. (6) BESTOTEL BEZEVILLE and (11) ABATHA are next best. (12) BIXENTA DU GERS - (3) VOLUBILIS ROSE - (6) BESTOTEL BEZEVILLE - (11) ABATHA

7 Race 4 1. VENT D'OUEST - Has won the least prize-money and is held by few rivals on class alone. Not going to be easy 2. BINGO D'ATTAQUE - Right-handed tracks specialist who has been reassuring fourth latest in the provinces between Utile Lebel and Azela des Pleignes 3. UTILE LEBEL - Currently always fires and is really better without his shoes now. Has to be retained in the mix 4. BLUE PASS - Romped home last time out over La Rochelle 2625m (1'14''4) and will be suited by right-handed comeback. The one to beat 5. ANGELO AM - Ran better than placings suggest recently at Vincennes after three wins in a row. Should set the record straight 6. VAGABOND D'ECHAL - Taking time to find his best fomr this year and needs to prove himself in his new stable. Unshod on all four this time 7. LOVER FACE - Fifth and unplaced after a lengthy break but scored his sole run at this track with Franck Nivard behind and unshod on all four 8. VIBORG - Has been prepared for this event which is unshod on all four and driven by Adrien Lamy. Needs to be held up but has a strong turn of foot 9. AZELA DES PLEIGNES - Perfectly placed on the first line-up for this targeted race which is unshod on all four (14/22 on the podium including nine wins) 10. VERTIGE DE CHENU - Badly entered on the second row but progressively coming back to his best form and has always been placed on the podium at this track when remains in trot 11. TUI DE NARMONT - Less room for manœuvre now with his earnings and is not the choice of his trainer. Only a secondary chance 12. UT WIN - No room for manœuvre now on the second row and has not won since February Best to watch 13. TRUST SPEED - Very disappointing recently but is often causing great upsets at interesting price. Only unshod behind once more 14. UNIVERS DE MARZY - In his category and his last victory was over course and distance (1'14''6) unshod on all four. First time with Manu Criado 15. UKA NORMANDE - 2/2 failures after five months off and is back at harness remaining shod. Only watch 16. TANTALE LE FOL - Back in Loic Lerenard's stable after a lot of races in Corsica. Could find it harder but Francois Lecanu has been booked 17. A NOUS TROIS - Classy horse who is taking time to find his best level.

8 Unshod on all four for the first time in his new stable 18. VARUS DU BOCAGE - In ascending form after a six months break and has already scored thrice in five attempts over course (4) BLUE PASS was a very impressive winner at La Rochelle ten days ago. Unshod on all four again today he is suited to going right handed and can continue on his winning ways. (5) ANGELO AM was not disgraced at Vincennes last time out after winning three in a row before that and cannot be discounted. (7) LOVER FACE and (9) AZELA DES PLEIGNES are two more that must be considered. (18) VARUS DU BOCAGE is next best. (4) BLUE PASS - (5) ANGELO AM - (7) LOVER FACE - (9) AZELA DES PLEIGNES - (18) VARUS DU BOCAGE - (10) VERTIGE DE CHENU - (14) UNIVERS DE MARZY - (17) A NOUS TROIS

9 Race 5 1. AZARO DU CAUX - Very disappointing since last June and steps up in class. Difficult to consider 2. UFANIA DES BRETTES - Little room for manœuvre against rivals and remains shod. Not a priority 3. BIR HAKEIM - Adrien Lamy has been retained behind but acts really better unshod on all four 4. UVEO DU MAZA - Brave horse who always gives his best without his shoes but his last best titles were in amateur contests 5. VERTIGO DU KLAU - Well beaten recently in his new stable behind Ufania des Brettes and Anar de Joudes. Has to raise his game 6. ANAR DE JOUDES - Beaten by Ufania des Brettes last time out at Toulouse but finished in front of Vertigo du Klau and Uveo du Maza 7. UNO DES PLEIGNES - Disqualified twice recently and has no room for manœuvre now. Difficult to consider 8. BANJO DE PERTHUIS - On the rise but is off since August 7 and could need the race. His best titles are on grass 9. BE KING - Perfectly placed on the first line-up and Matthieu Abrivard has been booked. The targeted race 10. UN DU BUISSON - Badly entered on the second row. Has really a patchy form but also enough abilities. Has not been unshod on all four since September VISA DE LA NOEMIE - Really better under the saddle and without his shoes. Will have other next targets 12. AH QUEL MICHA - Now trained by Eric Prudhon after Philippe Moulin. Off since last May and current level diffiult to evaluate 13. BADIUS DE TILOU - Now trained by Christophe Ecalard after Philippe Billard. G2 winner who is off since last June and remains shod. Not a priority 14. VERY HAPPY - Got boxed in last time out on provincial grass track and his last victory was with Anthony Barrier beating Anar de Joudes 15. TWIST DES PLEIGNES - Disqualified twice recently but is the choice of his trainer. Will try and take advantages of any of favourite's mishaps 16. AGRIPPA MESLOISE - Quite disappointing recently but will have more to offer unshod behind and with Francois Lecanu. Beware of her 17. UCIOLE JOY - Not a model of consistency but is back to her favourite track (7/11 on the podium including three success)

10 18. VIOLET - Right-handed tracks specialist who is on the rise after a short dry period. Will find it easier against rivals like these (18) VIOLET has won seventeen times from forty career starts. Although yet to register a success this year he has been placed several times and the right handed track will suit him today. He gets the vote ahead of (16) AGRIPPA MESLOISE who is well capable on her day and must be respected here. (14) VERY HAPPY and (6) ANAR DE JOUDES can make the frame. (17) UCIOLE JOY is next best. (18) VIOLET - (16) AGRIPPA MESLOISE - (14) VERY HAPPY - (6) ANAR DE JOUDES - (17) UCIOLE JOY

11 Race 6 1. ELFE PIERJI - Inside draw on the first tier. Got off the mark on September 4 over Caen 2450m (1'16''6) and has the required ability 2. ELLO FOSSAVIE - Brave colt who has been soundly beaten recently at Beaumont-de-Lomagne but was very consistent before. Is seeking to make amends 3. ELYA DES ANJEAUX - Has already shown some abilities but is off since last June and could need the race. Not a priority 4. ELEUSIS DE CAHOT - Lacklustre last three times after two second places in a row in the provinces. Needs to prove herself at this higher grade 5. ELOI DES EPINES - Always placed on the podium since his debut and appears as a solid choice. Car-start debut 6. ENTRE AMIS - Got off the mark with style on penultimate start over Toulouse 2950m (1'19''4) but has been disqualified since. All or nothing with him 7. ERAPOLIS - Improving nicely every run since is trained by Terry family and has been runner-up twice with his apprentice 8. ESPRIT DE BELFONDS - Got off the mark on July 26 in the little provinces but has no room for manœuvre now 9. ELIXIR DE FRECA - Inside draw on the second tier. Scored two races in a row this summer but has been very disappointing since. Needs to reassure 10. EAGLE BLACK - Taking time to find his best form this year after eleven months off. Has to raise his game 11. EASAR - Right-handed tracks specialist who ran quite well on his reappearance run after six months off. Could have more to offer here 12. ECUSSON D'ALBRET - Got off the mark last May on provincial grass track but has been less convincing since. Not a priority 13. EURIPIDE LUDOIS - Honourable sixth on his reappearance run after four months off and has not put a foot wrong on right-handed tracks (first and runnerup) 14. ELIXIR DU GILET - Always placed in the first six in spite of one disqualification but is off since last June and could need the race A winner on his debut at Vichy and placed in his other two career starts (5) ELOI DES EPINES can make it two wins from four here today. It is his first time in a car-start but that should not pose a problem. Although disqualified in three of his

12 last four (6) ENTRE AMIS won at Toulouse last month and must be respected. (1) ELFE PIERJI and (2) ELLO FOSSAVIE can make the frame. (5) ELOI DES EPINES - (6) ENTRE AMIS - (1) ELFE PIERJI - (2) ELLO FOSSAVIE

13 Race 7 1. ECSTASY AR - Inside draw on the first tier. Has just got off the mark in provincial claimer but will find it harder here 2. ESPOIR DE CHENU - Experienced in similar categories but is still a maiden in eighteen starts. Not out of it but is not a priority 3. ETOILE D'EOLE - Always placed in the first five when remains in trot and deserves to get off the mark. Moves down in class 4. EL FUEGO - Has not put a foot wrong since is trained by Benjamin Goetz and has just got off the mark with style in the provinces. Steps up in grade 5. EASY STAR - Bounced back to form on July 7 in the provinces (runner-up) beating Echo Meslois but is off since 6. ECHO MESLOIS - Winless after nineteen attempts. Will try and take advantages of any of favourite's mishaps 7. ECLAIR DE LORIOL - Has already run against higher rivals and his best titles are on right-handed tracks. Leading chance 8. EAGLE PASS - Brave gelding who has never been disqualified in eleven outings. Off since last June and is driven by his trainer. Could quietly race 9. ECLAIR D'HERVY - Inside draw on the second tier. Right-handed tracks specialist who is still a maiden in thirteen starts. Can fight for the minor money 10. EARNSHAW - Right-handeds tracks specialist who is worth a race like this but often gallops. His connections has travelled from far 11. EJOCE JISCE - Disqualified at the start last time out over course. Matthieu Abrivard has been retained 12. EMILIO DELICE - Has not stopped improving since the end of summer but was beaten by El Fuego latest in the provinces 13. EVA DE L'ISOP - No room for manœuvre after her last win (July 16) on provincial grass track. Needs to prove herself on sand 14. ERMES DES BROUSSES - Has won the least prize-money but is not the least talented. Could be suited by car-start Disqualified in two of her eight starts (3) ETOILE D'EOLE was placed in five of her other six races. Dropped in class here today she is the selection to break her maiden tag. (4) EL FUEGO got off the mark in some style last time out and though facing a tougher test today he cannot be ruled out. (6) ECHO MESLOIS and (7) ECLAIR DE LORIOL are next best.

14 (3) ETOILE D'EOLE - (4) EL FUEGO - (6) ECHO MESLOIS - (7) ECLAIR DE LORIOL

15 Race 8 1. DERNIER ROUND - Inside draw on the first tier. In doubtful form but is unshod on all four for the first time 2. DJOKO SPORT - Scored twice recently including last time out in front of four of today's rivals. Will try to strike again 3. DARLING QUEEN - Her last best titles were in claimers and could find it harder. Totally barefoot here 4. DATCHA DU DERBY - Not placed on the podium for a long time but has not been unshod on all four since last March 5. DZEUS SAINT-ALFORT - Disqualified in his last six outings and needs to prove himself in his new stable. Difficult to recommend 6. DIMITRIA DE LA FYE - Plezsant thid last time out over Beaumont-de- Lomagne 2400m (1'15'') behind Djoko Sport and Diane du Padoueng 7. DEFI DES ANJEAUX - Brave colt who always fires since last May. Moves down in class and is experienced with Frederic Clozier 8. DJ DU LYS - Not a model of consistency but looks suited by car-start. Beat Douglas du Pont and Davanto Scorza latest at Beaumont-de-Lomagne 9. DAVANTI SCORZA - Inside draw on the second tier. Soundly beaten on his reappearance run after nine months off and might need the race again 10. DIVA D'ALBRET - Disqualified twice recently and is seeking to make amends. Beaten by Defi des Anjeaux and Dj du Lys on September 8 at Toulouse 11. DOUGLAS DU PONT - Reassuring third latest over Beaumont-de-Lomagne 2400m (1'15''4) just behind Dj du Lys after two disqualifications in a row 12. DRAKKAR BUROIS - Showed a glimmer of form recently at La Rochelle (4th) against higher rivals. Will try to reproduce same effort 13. DIAMANT DU PARC - On the rise after a three months break. Beaten by three of today's rivals last time out at Beaumont-de-Lomagne. Remains shod here 14. DIXIE DE PARNIERE - Her best titles are on grass and is driven by an apprentice here. Needs to show improvement 15. DESTRIER D'OR - Well beaten by four of today's rivals last time out at Beaumont-de-Lomagne but was very reliable before. Only unshod behind 16. DIANE DU PADOUENG - Runner-up twice recently and deserves to get back in the winner's circle. Will try to reverse placings with Djoko Sport

16 (2) DJOKO SPORT is in cracking form at the moment winning at Toulouse last month and at Beaumont earlier this month where he had a few of today's rivals behind him. He can continue on his winning ways today. (16) DIANE DU PADOUENG was runner up behind the selection last time out and cannot be ruled out today. (8) DJ DU LYS and (15) DESTRIER D'OR are two more for the short list. (11) DOUGLAS DU PONT is next best. (2) DJOKO SPORT - (16) DIANE DU PADOUENG - (8) DJ DU LYS - (15) DESTRIER D'OR - (11) DOUGLAS DU PONT

17 Race 9 1. VERDI DU CHATELET - Inside draw on the first tier. Has not stopped improving this year and will again fight for first places 2. ARAMIS DEIHA - Caught the eye last time out at La Rochelle. Strong finisher who will be suited by long home straight 3. VIZIR CARISAIE - Runner-up and disqualified since is totally barefoot. Could be in the shakeup with perfect trip covered 4. ARIZONA DE L'OZE - Off since December 2016 and should need the race but is unshod in front as from today 5. USKA - Perfectly entered and her connections has travelled from far for this targeted race. Should go close 6. ABEILLE DE THABE - Disqualified at the end latest at La Rochelle but was irreproachable before. Can set the record straight on her right-handed comeback 7. ULYSSE DU DEMON - Reassuring fifth recently in the provinces after few disappointments but remains shod here 8. VICTORIA WILLIAMS - Pulled up for her new stable but ran well on penultimate start on her harness comeback being fourth shod 9. VOLCANIA DE DYPP - Inside draw on the second tier. Progressively coming back to her best form and has just been close third with her apprentice in front of Aramis Deiha and Armada Buroise 10. UPTURN - Far to his best form and needs to prove himself in his new stable. Tricky read 11. VOLCAN DU MOULIN - Less room for manœuvre now with his earnings and is really better under the saddle. Tough task 12. ANISSIO BELLO - His last podium was in provincial claimer and needs to raise his game at this higher grade. Barefoot once more 13. VICOMTE DE CORVEIL - Disappointig since August 18 when scored at Pornichet with his apprentice. Has not been unshod behind since August AMBRE BOCAIN - Has just got set the record straight over Toulouse 2950m (1'16''9) being runner-up. Will try to reproduce same effort 15. AMBREE LUDOISE - Won two races in a row last June but is very disappointing since. Needs to reassure in priority 16. ARMADA BUROISE - Less room for manœuvre now with her earnings but is in her category. Will try and take advantages of any of favourite's mishaps

18 (1) VERDI DU CHATELET has been in great form this year winning nine times and placed in several more races. He has a good draw on the inside of the first tier and can notch yet another success in (3) VIZIR CARISAIE has improved since racing without shoes and is a danger to the selection. (6) ABEILLE DE THABE and (11) VOLCAN DU MOULIN will also be in with a shout here. (2) ARAMIS DEIHA is next best. (1) VERDI DU CHATELET - (3) VIZIR CARISAIE - (6) ABEILLE DE THABE - (11) VOLCAN DU MOULIN - (2) ARAMIS DEIHA

19 FONTAINEBLEAU - 14th November Trainer of the day : Guillaume Macaire (s) (103, 202, 306, 603) Jockey of the day : Raymond-Lee O'Brien (103, 306) Horse of the day : Buck's Bankable (507) Dark Horse : Verdel de Kerza (607) Race 1 1. AMARA - Runner up in two of her three chase starts and fell in the other. Tougher test here 2. JENYCHOPE - Third behind Eclair here in a chase last month. More required today 3. LA ISLAMINIMA - A close second behind Eclair here on her chase debut last month. One for the short list 4. EURYDICE DIGEO - Won a claiming hurdle at Compiegne last month and makes her chase debut here today 5. AMANDLINE - Well beaten third behind Sharock in a chase at Saint-Brieuc last month. Needs to improve on that 6. EBENE DU BREUIL - One win from three starts over hurdles and interesting here on her chase debut (3) LA ISLAMINIMA was having her first start for over six months when a close second behind her stablemate Eclair on her chase debut last month. With the benefit of that run she gets the vote ahead of the chase debutante (6) EBENE DU BREUIL who has won over hurdles at Compiegne and must be respected here. (2) JENYCHOPE and (1) AMARA are next best. (3) LA ISLAMINIMA - (6) EBENE DU BREUIL - (2) JENYCHOPE - (1) AMARA

20 Race 2 1. SHANNON PEARL - Got off the mark here last month and not without a chance again today 2. EPINE NOIRE - A close second behind La Croix Sonnet at Toulouse last time out and not ruled out here today 3. KAMEKALINE ENKI - Won a claiming hurdle here on her debut eight days ago. Faces better opposition today 4. EMBELLIE - Second behind Over The Edge at Dieppe last time out in August. Stiffer test today 5. SPRING RISK - Decent effort at Compiegne last time out but needs to improve again here 6. EURVAD PEMBO - Well beaten fourth behind En Grande Pompe on her hurdle debut at Moulins last month 7. ELSA - Well beaten sixth behind Eoline Jolie on her debut in a newcomers hurdle at Auteuil last month 8. BLOUGE - Fourth to Salsa D'Arabie over hurdles here last month. More required today 9. ENERGY D'OLIVATE - Fell on her hurdle debut at Compiegne last month. One win from nineteen on the flat. Place prospects 10. ECUME DU LARGE - Has not run since April 13th when pulled up over hurdles at Auteuil (1) SHANNON PEARL improved from her debut at Bordeaux when winning by two lengths over hurdles here last month. She had a bit left in the tank on that occasion and is likely to improve again today. The Macaire trained (2) EPINE NOIRE has been runner up in both starts at Bordeaux and Toulouse and cannot be ruled out. (9) ENERGY D'OLIVATE and (5) SPRING RISK can make the frame. (1) SHANNON PEARL - (2) EPINE NOIRE - (9) ENERGY D'OLIVATE - (5) SPRING RISK

21 Race 3 1. ECHO SACRE - Has won his last two including his hurdle debut at Nantes last month. One for the short list 2. ZANZIBAR - Won on his hurdle debut at Lyon Parilly last month and place prospects here 3. SITOR D'ALTEA - Has not run since May 31st when unplaced in a hurdle race at Auteuil 4. RHODAX - Second to Semur in a hurdle race at Lyon Parilly last month. Not ruled out 5. PERSEVERANCE - Has a bit to find with Rhodax from his last time out run at Lyon Parilly 6. KARL EMMANUEL - Fourth behind L'Amour Du Risk on his debut at Auteuil last month. Likely to improve 7. SHEILA'S LAD - Third to Elyt Of Gold on his hurdle debut here last month. Likely to find a few too good 8. COLPO DI STATO - Unplaced in a Class 2 race on the flat at Clairefontaine last time out. Hurdle debut today 9. ROYAL GRINE - Pulled up over hurdles on his French debut at Nantes nine days ago. Others preferred After winning a maiden race on the flat at Chateaubriant in September (1) ECHO SACRE won on his hurdle debut at Nantes last month. He can improve again and make it three wins in a row today. (6) KARL EMMANUEL is also likely to improve from his debut at Auteuil last month and must be respected. (4) RHODAX and (2) ZANZIBAR are next best. (1) ECHO SACRE - (6) KARL EMMANUEL - (4) RHODAX - (2) ZANZIBAR

22 Race 4 1. DULCAR DE SIVOLA - Won on his chase debut at Nancy last month and solid place claims here today 2. TIM CASSANDRE - Second to Diabolo Forez in a claiming chase here two weeks ago. One for the short list 3. DELIR ABSOLU - One win from thirteen starts and two poor efforts last month 4. PAOLA D'ANJOU - Unplaced in two and pulled up in the other of three career starts. Others preferred 5. ORDINARY LOVE - Fourth to Guyonne in a claiming hurdle here two weeks ago. Hard to recommend 6. DAKOTA DE THAIX - Unplaced in a claiming hurdle at Auteuil last month but is well capable at this level 7. GAELICK KAP - Still a maiden after eighteen starts but has some decent placed form in claiming chases 8. KLASEL DE KERBARH - Well beaten second behind Normandy Invasion in a claiming hurdle at Nantes nine days ago (2) TIM CASSANDRE won two chases in September and was second here behind Diabolo Forez in a claiming chase two weeks ago. He pulled ten lengths clear of the third on that occasion and looks the one to beat today. (6) DAKOTA DE THAIX is well capable at this level and must also be respected. (1) DULCAR DE SIVOLA and (8) KLASEL DE KERBARH are next best. (2) TIM CASSANDRE - (6) DAKOTA DE THAIX - (1) DULCAR DE SIVOLA - (8) KLASEL DE KERBARH

23 Race 5 1. DELONIX DE BERCE - A faller here on his hurdle debut eight days ago. Could run in to a place today 2. RED KITTEN - Well beaten on both his hurdle starts but has won four times on the flat this year 3. PIERRE QUI ROULE - By Peer Gynt and is the second foal to run out of a dam that won two from thirteen 4. DUC DES CHABOTS - One win from three starts on the flat but a tough test on his hurdle debut 5. DULCI D'UN REGARD - Has not run since April when winning here on her hurdle debut. May need the run 6. DANSE AVEC LA LUNE - Second to Coraline on her hurdle debut at Argentan last month. Not ruled out 7. BUCK'S BANKABLE - Second to Regaxos on her racecourse debut at Argentan last month. Likely to improve 8. DANSE SURPRISE - Still a maiden after eight runs and well beaten in both hurdle starts here last month The well bred (7) BUCK'S BANKABLE made a promising debut when second to Regaxos at Argentan last month. She should come on again from that run and record her first career success today. (6) DANSE AVEC LA LUNE showed ability on her hurdle debut at Argentan last month when second to Coraline and cannot be ruled out. (2) RED KITTEN and (1) DELONIX DE BERCE are next best. (7) BUCK'S BANKABLE - (6) DANSE AVEC LA LUNE - (2) RED KITTEN - (1) DELONIX DE BERCE

24 Race 6 1. MARANJOU - Back to form when second to Baguette Magique in a handicap hurdle at Lyon Parilly this month 2. PRINCE DE BELLOUET - Third behind Canitie in a hurdle race at Les Sables last time out. Place prospects 3. PINDARE - Easy winner on his reappearance at Nancy in September. One for the short list here 4. GOLDDY CROWN - Third to Diamond Kiss in a handicap hurdle here two weeks ago. Tougher test today 5. VICOMTE D'ANJOU - Ten lengths second behind Tiesto D'Authie in a hurdle race at Nantes last time out 6. BAXTER - Unplaced in a hurdle race at Auteuil last time out but well capable on his day 7. VERDEL DE KERZA - Third behind Bagdad Cafe in a Listed chase at Nantes last time out. Not ruled out 8. LOUBLUE - Still a maiden after fourteen starts on the flat and hard to recommend on his hurdle debut 9. RESTE DEMOHAISON - Unplaced on his reappearance in a hurdle race at Compiegne this month. Others preferred 10. DAWN SALUTE - Won on the flat in Belgium this year but needs to improve from both hurdle starts 11. BEAUMAR - Had some decent chase form earlier this year but likely to find a few too good here Third in a Listed chase behind Bagdad Cafe at Nantes last time out (7) VERDEL DE KERZA is in a decent run of form at the moment. He was third in a handicap hurdle at Niort last month and gets a tentative vote at what should be decent odds. The Macaire trained (3) PINDARE was an easy winner last time out and is an obvious danger. (6) BAXTER and (1) MARANJOU are next best. (7) VERDEL DE KERZA - (3) PINDARE - (6) BAXTER - (1) MARANJOU

25 Race 7 1. KIBAKI - Winner of his last two completed starts at Saumur and Ploermel. Not ruled out 2. STAR DE LA PRISE - Has not won since September 2016 at Craon but could run in to a place today 3. AU SAUT DU LIT - Second to Tripolo on his Cross Country debut at Craon in September. Could go one better today 4. BOA DU BEL - Still a maiden after eighteen career starts and others preferred here today 5. STAR ROCHELAIS - Has not run since May 2016 when fifth at Rostrenen. Likely to need the run 6. CHESTELI - Won a chase at Questembert earlier this year and makes her Cross Country debut today 7. SERKO D'ACE - Two decent efforts recently after more than sixteen months off the track. More required today 8. DELSY DU VERGER - Well beaten last of seven finishers behind Evangelino at Segre last month 9. ACCROCHETOI - Won a Cross Country race at Cluny in August but hard to recommend on recent form 10. ANABAA FYX - Still a maiden after thirty three career starts and unlikely to feature today 11. FUNNY PETER - Has not run since May when unplaced over hurdles at Strasbourg. Cross Country debut today 12. ULODENE - Has not run since November 2016 but has some decent form and must be respected 13. BELLE DES BOULATS - Still a maiden after sixteen starts and fell at Moulins last time out With five wins from sixteen career starts (3) AU SAUT DU LIT made a promising Cross Country debut when second behind Tripolo at Craon in September. With the benefit of that experience he can make it win number six today. (1) KIBAKI has won his last two completed starts so cannot be discounted. (12) ULODENE and (6) CHESTELI can make the frame.

26 (3) AU SAUT DU LIT - (1) KIBAKI - (12) ULODENE - (6) CHESTELI

27 MARSEILLE-VIVAUX - 14th November Trainer of the day : Cédric Rossi (102, 208, 401, 507) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (102, 211, 307, 405, 504, 601, 709) Horse of the day : Power of The Cross (405) Dark Horse : Wayne (108) Race 1 1. CASHBAG - At this weight, he is targeting places even though he gained an extra kg on his recent win 2. SA TUNA - Has 75% record on this route: 3 places in 4 tests and will be challenging for the win 3. QUAI DE JEMMAPES - Has been really struggling recently and needs major improvement to win 4. GIGI TRIO - Runs well over this course and distance and is likely to fight out the finish 5. CUTTY PIE - Despite his first handicap her mentor thinks she can do very well 6. ANGUILEO - Has 3 failures at this level. His last final effort is good. Can place 7. BESLON - At the course of his only success but has needs to find a few lengths 8. WAYNE - Never seen on the podium on PSF and will have to race his heart out against today's competition 9. PRIME MINISTER - Recent success on this course and despite the weight, he must be respected 10. VOLSTORA - Gone a bit quiet lately and will need a lot more to challenge for a place against this field 11. RED MISTRAL - 1 place (2nd) in 2 tests here but has been well beaten in his last four races 12. GRAIMBOUVILLE - Never seen on the podium here and was just short of a place finish at this track last time out. 13. ESTHETIQUE - On a competitive mark but needs major improvement to win 14. ABSOLUTE SUMMER - Seems close to her race. Could finish in the money in this line-up

28 In form, in her division and enjoys racing on this track, (2) SA TUNA will be racing for the 2nd win in her career.(4) GIGI TRIO has had her only win on this track and will challenge to the wire.(9) PRIME MINISTER despite a heavy weight has a good chance here.(5) CUTTY PIE was unplaced last time but her trainer thinks highly of her chances. (2) SA TUNA - (4) GIGI TRIO - (9) PRIME MINISTER - (5) CUTTY PIE

29 Race 2 1. PURE POESIE - Does no longer have to prove herself in this division 1 place (2nd) in 2 runs at Vivaux 2. GRAFFITI - Only win was in a claimer and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 3. SAVANA BAIE - Has never raced well at this course and needs to find a few lengths 4. FRENCH SALSA - A good third on debut but has not really repeated that since then 5. DISCO FLASH - His last race was promising. A short break since of 5 days he could be in the winners box 6. LADY CHAPARRAL - Count 2 failures on this track and could struggle against today's competition 7. TESORO MOI - Not yet seen on a podium here she is an interesting outsider, deserves a mention 8. ROYAL CALAS - In form, but 2 failures here His commitment is good. It will be all or nothing! 9. TEMPETE DE PLUMES - Has yet to win a race but is course and distance suited. Can place 10. MALIKA - On a competitive mark and has won at this track. Has a place chance 11. RYOS - Fair fourth in latest. Soumillon aboard and must have a winning chance 12. LA PALME D'OR - 13th for his only attempt at this level and needs to improve to win 13. ZORRA CHOPE - A test on this distance. Needs to make major improvement to win 14. PAPA WINNER - Best recently at Chantilly.At the bottom of the weights, we can think of him for the minor place (8) ROYAL CALAS is in good shape for this race over a course and distance that suits, all the lights are green.(5) DISCO FLASH can win if he produces the same performance as last time.(1) PURE POESIE if judged on her penultimate performance he cannot be ignored.(11) RYOS and (14) PAPA WINNER have more to offer and prove and can earn some money.

30 (8) ROYAL CALAS - (5) DISCO FLASH - (1) PURE POESIE - (11) RYOS

31 Race 3 1. CELLO SOLO - Tries this track and distance for the 1st time. Could still improve 2. SPIRIT TANGO - Has disappointed twice on this surface but should have a big chance in this line-up 3. PRINCESSCHOPE - 6th for his debut at Chantilly. The lengthening of the distance will play in his favour. 4. BEAUTE ABSOLUE - Has not shown anything since her beginnings and needs to improve to win 5. SOIZIE - Recent 7th in her PSF debut. Could struggle against this field 6. GREY QUEEN - 3rd in her only PSF test, She is on the rise and has a say in this field 7. JESSY LOVE - Consistent filly, still targeting the first places with the help of C. Soumillon she has a strong chance 8. ALADDIN'S ANGEL - 1 place (3rd) in 4 attempts. Tries this course and distance for the 1st time 9. ROCKY VICTORY - Only fair form and does need to find a few lengths on the form shown at this track 10. JEREMIADE - Tries this track and the PSF for the first time. Others preferred 11. ABSOLUTLY BLOOMING - Works very well in the morning and expected to challenge for the win on debut Consistent since his debut and in a race that is suitable,(2) SPIRIT TANGO looks formidable and is clearly the one to beat (11) ABSOLUTLY BLOOMING begins but good rumours circulate about her candidacy.(7) JESSY LOVE is counting on C. Soumillon and could be in the top of the placings.(6) GREY QUEEN also has a say and cannot be left out of consideration. (2) SPIRIT TANGO - (11) ABSOLUTLY BLOOMING - (7) JESSY LOVE - (6) GREY QUEEN

32 Race 4 1. FANKAIROS RANGER - He just proved his form on this track but must carry more weight this time 2. IF I SAY SO - Had back to back wins in July and August and has struggled since 3. ANDALOUSE ERIA - Won in her only test on the course. Able to win again here if placed well 4. THOUGHTLESS - Discovers the PSF for the first time. After struggling in all her 4 races. 5. POWER OF THE CROSS - Recent 2nd on this course and enjoys racing here and with the help of Christophe Soumillon she could win 6. HERMANGARDE - Has struggled over this course and distance in the past. More needed 7. SILK OF RIO - 75% success on this course. Has a good strong place chance 8. ROYAL CROSS - Back to school: 113 days of absence. Might need the race. 9. SYCLETTE - Did not race at Vivaux on the 31/10 and could find today's competition too much At her course, well suited to this race and associated with Christophe Soumillon,(5) POWER OF THE CROSS she will fight for victory.(3) ANDALOUSE ERIA won in her only attempt on this course, her chances are real.(7) SILK OF RIO cant be judged on her last performance and could be on the podium. (1) FANKAIROS RANGER is another that can play a role. (5) POWER OF THE CROSS - (3) ANDALOUSE ERIA - (7) SILK OF RIO - (1) FANKAIROS RANGER

33 Race 5 1. ARTPLACE - If he adapts to this Marseille track, he is capable of challenging to the wire and could win 2. EZPELETAKO - 1 race on the course, 1 success. He begins his racing career with Frederic Rossi here and could win 3. VIKING QUEST - Has been out-paced in his last 3 attempts at this track. Tries shorter 4. BLACKSOU - 3 successes on the course and with Christophe Soumillon as the pilot could win 5. SANDOSIDE - Disappointing last two runs but has had a podium finish at this track before 6. CARDOLAN - 9 successes on this course but has struggled in recent races 7. CALON SEGUR - 31 races on this track with a recent 2nd place finish, he could be up in the top placingings 8. SPEED MACHINE - Has not won since May 2015 but enjoys racing here at this course. Place chance 9. BLACK PRINCESS - Has not won this year and was out-paced here at this track in her 2 last outings 10. SHEWGLIE - 1 success in 20 races and struggled badly last time out. Outside place chance (2) EZPELETAKO is pleasant in the morning according to his new trainer Frederic Rossi. At a rating of 32.5, he discovers an interesting commitment and should not let it pass. At his course and in a race that should suit. Having Christophe Soumillon aboard is a plus so,(4) BLACKSOU will be well supported inthe betting and will be a dangerous customer. (2) EZPELETAKO - (4) BLACKSOU - (1) ARTPLACE - (7) CALON SEGUR

34 Race 6 1. ROSNY - Back on his journey and with Soumi, he is a potential winner 2. GRAND GALA - He is back on a course he loves. He is given one last credit 3. SPEED OF SOUND - He finds the division of his last success. Could finish in the money 4. POWER SECRETARIAT - 5 successes including 3 at Marseille-Vivaux. Might play a minor role 5. SILVER DOLLAR - 33% to win at Vivaux: 3 of 9. Could be in the final shake-up 6. DANDY RIVER - Rating continues to drop so could bounce back to some better form soon 7. ARIZONA RUN - Nice end of the race on the 30/10. Has his hands full against this field 8. HIGH CHIEF - Had a recent win at Dax then was out-paced in his last 2 attempts 9. FANTASTIC LOVE - 0 out of 4 n this track but cannot be dismissed away. Has a chance 10. FAIR MOON - Had a recent 2nd place at Hyeres then struggled over this distance lat time 11. AMBRE DOUX - Returns back from Corsica. Not very effective here and could struggle 12. JASPER - 2 victories on this racecourse and he can win again.all lights are green 13. REDING - Supplementary entry.he finds Silver Dollar with a clear advantage at the weights 14. AIMLESS LADY - This is the race chosen by her trainer. Was out-paced in her last two races at this track Certainly,(1) ROSNY carries a mountain of weight, but he finds his favourite track and is another good ride for Christophe Soumillon. Second on his debut on this course,(12) JASPER is a potential winner. Consistent,(9) FANTASTIC LOVE has his place in this line-up. Another that must be considered in the battle for a stake cheque is (2) GRAND GALA

35 (1) ROSNY - (12) JASPER - (9) FANTASTIC LOVE - (2) GRAND GALA

36 Race 7 1. NOSTROMO - He has just repeated despite the penalty incurred. Seeks another success 2. FLEURON - He has no margin for success, but a place can come back to him 3. BRANCAIO - Never won in 29 races. Had a recent podium finish at Hyeres then struggled in his last 2 outings 4. VOISIN - Won at this track last time out and could repeat that performance again here 5. TOP HAT KITTEN - Recent win at Hyeres then having a 2nd place finish at this track last time out. Tries further 6. FALKHAIR - Won here at this track over shorter in April. Needs to improve to win 7. DARK DYNAMIC - Has been well beaten in his last four races and could struggle against today's field 8. MILREVES - Consistent and comfortable on this racetrack and he is capable of victory 9. DEBT OF HONOUR - He finds a way where he has already behaved well. Has a chance 10. ERNIE - 8 negative efforts on this racecourse and today could be another one 11. TEO LE SARDE - Has struggled at this track in the past and has yet to be on the podium here 12. EL VALITO - Second on this course recently he is a potential winner of this race 13. SECRET LAD - Tries this track for the 1st time after struggling recently. Could struggle again 14. SECRET RUN - Tries this track for the first time on her 47th outing and needs major improvement Winner of an event contested on this course at the end of October,(1) NOSTROMO just proved that he remained competitive despite the two kilos penalty. (4) VOISIN just won a confident boosting race and could finish ahead of both, (12) EL VALITO and (9) DEBT OF HONOUR but that cannot be taken as guaranteed and it is sure to be a close thing.

37 (1) NOSTROMO - (4) VOISIN - (9) DEBT OF HONOUR - (12) EL VALITO

38 VINCENNES - 14th November Trainer of the day : Franck Leblanc (205, 512, 610) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (107, 210, 609, 707) Horse of the day : Easy To Love Blue (712) Dark Horse : Dayana Berry (203) Race 1 1. EUREKA DU FOSSE - Scored twice in May but not in the frame since. Fourth of 16 behind third-placed (8) Eureka Fac at this track on November 2 2. ELITE DE PUCH - Generally consistent sort who was third of 12 at Chartres last time out on September ECLAIRCIE D'ATOUT - In the placings four times from eight appearances. Second run since returning from four months off 4. ENORIANA - Added to debut win at Graignes in July when obliging in style at Cabourg on November 3 5. ELITESNABE - Second place three times between April and July. Not seen since finishing fourth of 14 at Enghien on August ESMERA DE TILOU - Runner-up four times from seven outings. Disqualified last time out at Beaumont-de-Lomagne 7. EGERIE DE TRAMON - On the podium two times after winning twice at Pornichet-La Baule in August. Broke stride here last week when fancied 8. EUREKA FAC - Runner-up at Cabourg last month. Third of 16 at this venue latest on November 2 9. ENVIE DE FOOT - Opened account at Divonne-les-Bains in August. Sixth of 12 at La Capelle latest 10. EXCELLENTE GIRL - Runner-up for the third time from five runs at Cordemais on October EASY GIRL - Second twice before breaking duck at Cherbourg in May. Third run back from a three-month break 12. ENIGME - Came good at Nancy last month but disqualified five times from eight races 13. ETINCELLE DELO - A win and two places but disqualified on eight occasions 14. EXQUISA BELLA - A victory and a second at Caen in March. Not on the

39 podium since. Disqualified here a week ago 15. EVIDENCE DE CHENU - Victorious at Vichy in June. Seventh of 16 behind third-placed (8) Eureka Fac at this track on November ETOILE DU MELEUC - Runner-up three times prior to scoring at Saint-Jeande-Monts in July. Sixth of 17 at Caen last month It may pay to give the Eric Raffin-partnered (7) EGERIE DE TRAMON a chance to redeem herself in the opener after she broke stride here a week ago. Prior to that she had been in sparkling form and is capable of taking the measure of (8) EUREKA FAC - looking for a third podium in a row - and (4) ENORIANA who scored a Cabourg last month. (7) EGERIE DE TRAMON - (8) EUREKA FAC - (4) ENORIANA - (6) ESMERA DE TILOU - (2) ELITE DE PUCH

40 Race 2 1. DELICATESSE - Placed three times in the summer but yet to win from 35 appearances 2. DUBAI UNION - Four wins and three places last term. Runner-up here in April. Fourth run back since resuming after three months off 3. DAYANA BERRY - Recorded fourth course win in February. Third run back from six months off 4. DEESSE DES LANDES - In the frame four times this season before winning a 12-runner race at this track when last seen on Sepember DANAE DE LA FRETTE - Four wins in a row last winter. Second run back from an eight-month break and barefoot this time 6. DYNASTIE ALDO - Placed fiver times since latest victory which came in a claimer in January. Tailed-off latest in race won by (8) Darling Lorraine on October DEMOISELLE MIKA - Three wins and runner-up twice this campaign. Fifth of 12 to (8) Darling Lorraine here latest 8. DARLING LORRAINE - On a hattrick after winning at this venue on October 6 and again 11 days later when accounting for six who reoppose 9. DOLCE VITA GRIFF - Successful at this venue on September 29. Ninth of 12 to (8) Darling Lorraine here on October DALIXORIA - Three course wins in Disqualified here when fancied on October 17 in the race won by (8) Darling Lorraine 11. DIAMOND CROWN - Two victories at Enghien last year. Fourth of 12 to (8) Darling Lorraine at this venue on October 17 On her second run back from eight months off - and barefoot this time - (5) DANAE DE LA FRETTE is selected to come out on top for trainer Franck Leblanc. The hattrick-seeking (8) DARLING LORRAINE is an obvious danger along with (10) DALIXORIA who is on a recovery mission. (4) DEESSE DES LANDES is next best. (5) DANAE DE LA FRETTE - (8) DARLING LORRAINE - (10) DALIXORIA - (4) DEESSE DES LANDES

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42 Race 3 1. DORGOS DE GUEZ - Three victories in the summer. Third run back from a two-month break 2. DRIVER CADENCE - Came out on top at Lyon-Parilly in March. Fourth of nine behind third-placed (11) Diable de Vauvert here on October DANDY DE GODREL - Two course victories in the first half of the year. Second run since returning from five months off 4. DROP - Not on the podium since August Sixth of 16 at Laval latest 5. DELLORO VEDAQUAIS - Placed three times since taking a claimer here in May. Most recently third of 12 to (7) Diademe Blue at Enghien on October DZAROF DE GUEZ - Only beaten by one horse in last five runs. This looks like a tougher task 7. DIADEME BLUE - On a hattrick after two wins at Enghien last month - on the latter occasion beating three who go again here 8. DESIR CASTELETS - Two wins this year. Fourth of 12 to (7) Diademe Blue at Enghien latest. Barefoot first time 9. DEAL ON LINE - Three wins at Cagnes-sur-Mer in the summer. Eighth of 13 at Le Croise-Laroche on October 9 when sent off favourite 10. DIGNE ET DROIT - Placed for the sixth time since winning at this track in January when second to (7) Diademe Blue at Enghien on October DIABLE DE VAUVERT - Course winner in January and February. Third of nine also here last time out on October 10 A fascinating heat featuring the useful (1) DORGOS DE GUEZ - from the yard of Jean-Michel Bazire - who should be ready for serious action after two runs back from a break. (8) DESIR CASTELETS - unshod first time - and dual Enghienwinner (7) DIADEME BLUE head the list of worthy adversaries along with (9) DEAL ON LINE who made hay at Cagnes in the summer. (1) DORGOS DE GUEZ - (8) DESIR CASTELETS - (7) DIADEME BLUE - (9) DEAL ON LINE