PARISLONGCHAMP - 29th April

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1 PARISLONGCHAMP - 29th April Trainer of the day : André Fabre (103, 401, 503, 605, 703, 808) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (105, 303, 403, 502, 604) Horse of the day : Solesili (607) Dark Horse : Walec (315) Race 1 1. A QUIET MAN - A bit unreliable and was disappointing last time out. Steps up in distance and could play a role 2. ZANZI WIN - Fit and ready for this and won over this course and distance last time out. This is tougher 3. DEEMSTER - Showed promise in both starts last year. Returns from a break and may just need it. Not out of it 4. WOODMAX - It may pay to put a line though comeback run. Hopefully fitter now and can bounce back and win 5. HOURTIN - Looked a promising sort when winning on debut and is likely to fight out the finish

2 6. CONTORTIONISTE - Clearly has ability and did well to win latest start. Should go close once again 7. PRINCESSCHOPE - Fit and ready and has been consistent all year but this is a tough race for her (4) WOODMAX was very disappointing in his comeback run but that run is best ignored. he has run fourth in a Group 1 so will be hard to beat if at his best. (6) CONTORTIONISTE came back from a break to win a nice race and could be going through the divisions. (3) DEEMSTER and (5) HOURTIN have shown some promise and could earn some money. (4) WOODMAX - (6) CONTORTIONISTE - (5) HOURTIN - (3) DEEMSTER

3 Race 2 1. DRAGON'S TEETH - Has tended to be a bit unreliable but is fit and ready for this race and could place 2. ULTRA COOL - Returned from a break to put on a solid win and must be given consideration in this race 3. ARGUIN - Has yet to win a race but is holding his form well and this race looks an ideal target for him 4. QATAR SUNSHINE - At best on the turf and won a claimer last time out. Should be in the shake-up 5. WAGRAM - Unreliable but is distance suited and does have a winning chance in this line-up 6. PIMPINEHORSE - Fit and ready. Has been very consistent but does need to do more to win 7. ACHKI - Is clearly better than last run suggest. Supplemented for this and must be considered 8. SMART MOVE - Fair recent form. Needs to do more to win but might yet play a minor role 9. VITABELLA - Fair form this year on the PSF. Back on the turf. More needed to win. Might place 10. ESPERIA - Fair debut but did not repeat it in her next two starts. More needed to win 11. JOJOVA - Unreliable. Much improved last run but will need to find a few lengths to win (3) ARGUIN has yet to win a race but this will happen and it could come as soon as this race. He continues to show good form. (5) WAGRAM has done well enough this year to have a winning chance in a race like this. (7) ACHKI has been supplemented for this and his last run is best ignored. (2) ULTRA COOL also has a chance. (3) ARGUIN - (5) WAGRAM - (7) ACHKI - (2) ULTRA COOL

4 Race 3 1. MIRACLE DES AIGLES - Would prefer it a bit further but does have a good record in Quinte races and is likely to be involved with the finish of this race 2. BORDERFORCE - Bounced back to win latest at this track over 1600m. He is as good this distance but has a tougher task under a 3.5 kgs penalty. Respect 3. GIOGIOBBO - Has done pretty well since coming here from Italy and won well last time out. All his very best form has been on the PSF. Has a chance on best form. 4. RAYON VERT - Versatile in both distance and track going so must be considered. Has more to do under 1kg penalty for latest win. Could play a minor role. 5. MILLFIELD - Not at all disgraced when fourth in comeback run. Likely to be even fitter for this. Distance suited and should go close to winning this race 6. INCAMPO - Probably needed comeback run and is likely to be fitter this time but does need to find a few lengths to win on recent form. 7. GEORGE THE PRINCE - Good fourth in comeback run. Still improving and is not out of it but this is his toughest task to date. Could prefer a shorter distance 8. BOXEUR - A bit disappointing last time out and does need to find a few lengths to win this race. Likes this distance though. 9. SOHO STARLIGHT - Fair recent form and is better on the turf. Distance suited but this is a tougher race. Could play a minor role though 10. LARIS - Looks to be in the form of his life and is looking for a hat-trick of wins. Distance suited and could finish in the money but this will be tougher 11. BODY SCULPT - Has only the one win to show for herself in 12 starts but may have now reached a more competitive mark and must be considered in this race 12. CRY BABY - Fit and ready and did win latest start which was over this distance but a 3.50 kg penalty for that win will not be easy to overcome. Might place 13. TROIZILET - Not disgraced when fourth on comeback run. That was on the PSF though and he has to prove himself capable on this surface. More needed to win 14. BAROJA - Improving and did win latest start. Received a 2kg penalty for that win and may need this run returning from a break. Others are preferred this time 15. WALEC - Fit and ready for this race. Looked much improved when back on the turf last time out. On a competitive mark. Is the surprise package and value 16. CAPCHOP - Well tried this year and may have lost form. Last three runs

5 were only modest and is best watched for now 17. ROSS CASTLE - In good form this year and won well last time out. More needed under a 3.50kg penalty. May also be at very best over a round 1200m 18. KERAVNOS - Unreliable and last 3 wins have all been on the PSF. More needed to win this race but could pop up in a minor place if showing best form A very competitive race to find the winner and very few runners can be ruled out. (3) GIOGIOBBO only has to repeat his last win to follow up in this but he is clearly at his very best on the PSF. (5) MILLFIELD could still be competitive off his current mark. (4) RAYON VERTis improving and can defy a penalty.(9) SOHO STARLIGHT and (15) WALEC could win. (3) GIOGIOBBO - (5) MILLFIELD - (4) RAYON VERT - (9) SOHO STARLIGHT - (15) WALEC - (7) GEORGE THE PRINCE

6 Race 4 1. KITESURF - On the comeback trail and may just need this run. Drop in distance could suit. Consider 2. GAINING - A bit disappointing last time out. Both wins were at Saint Cloud. Could need this comeback run. 3. BEBE D'AMOUR - Looking for a hat-trick after promising last two wins. The one to beat in this race 4. STYLE ICON - May have needed comeback run. More needed to win this race. Others preferred 5. SON MACIA - Only fifth on comeback run. Fitter now and should contest the finish once again 6. DIANA STORM - Probably her best performance to date last time. Must be considered in this race 7. LISTEN IN - Probably needed comeback run. Did a lot better last year and should go close to winning (3) BEBE D'AMOUR returned from a break in fine form and showed it with a solid win. She can step up on that and take out this Group 111 race. (7) LISTEN IN is clearly going to be a big danger. Her last run is best ignored. (5) SON MACIA needed her last run is likely to do better. (1) KITESURF might like this distance returning from a break. (3) BEBE D'AMOUR - (7) LISTEN IN - (5) SON MACIA - (1) KITESURF

7 Race 5 1. FINCHE - A bit disappointing on comeback run. Distance suited and is likely to do better this time 2. AIR PILOT - In fine this year and looking for a hat-trick. Tougher task. Could place 3. CLOTH OF STARS - Always gives of his best and was not disgraced in Dubai last time out. Be right there once again 4. WREN'S DAY - Unexposed but clearly does have ability. Tough task returning from a break 5. CRACKSMAN - UK Raider. Had a great year last year winning 4 of 6 starts. Big chance if fit from his break 6. WILD CHIEF - German trained raider. Modest last three runs and needs to do more to beat these 7. RHODODENDRON - Classy and versatile filly. First run for the year but is not out of it Horse racing is all about quality races and it doesn't get much better than Group 1 races. This should be a cracker. (5) CRACKSMAN had a very profitable 2017 and kicks off his return faced by six rivals with ability but he will be hard to beat if fit and well. (3) CLOTH OF STARS and (7) RHODODENDRON have ability and are not out of it. (5) CRACKSMAN - (3) CLOTH OF STARS - (7) RHODODENDRON - (2) AIR PILOT

8 Race 6 1. MASTERPIECE - Fair form this year. Fit and ready for this and should be in the final shake-up 2. NATURALLY HIGH - Improving and did win latest which was over this distance. Has a winning chance 3. NOT MINE - May have needed comeback run. Could be fitter this time but does need to find a few lengths 4. STABLE GENIUS - Not at all disgraced when third in latest start. Likely to prefer this distance. Go close 5. MOUNT PELION - Promising debut win last year on the PSF. Has a chance returning from a break trying turf 6. ASSIRO - Has clearly improved this year and is looking for a hat-trick. Tougher task 7. SOLESILI - Showed ability in debut win. Fit and looks the one they all have to beat The son of a champion (7) SOLESILI started his career with a sparkling win and this Group III could be the stepping stone into the big features of his year. It is hard to see any of his rivals beating him. (2) NATURALLY HIGH and (5) MOUNT PELION have shown promise but might need to find a few lengths to beat the selection. (7) SOLESILI - (5) MOUNT PELION - (2) NATURALLY HIGH - (4) STABLE GENIUS

9 Race 7 1. ICE BREEZE - At very beat around this distance. Back from a break but is the one to beat 2. TRIP TO RHODOS - Versatile distance wise. Returns from a break but could play a minor role 3. DOHA DREAM - Not seen since The Arc but is distance suited and should fight out the finish 4. MILLE ET MILLE - Has won at this course. Returns from a break and could be in need of this race 5. NABUNGA - Is better over shorter but was not disgraced last time out. Could earn minor money 6. PRESTIGE VENDOME - Fit and in form but may be stretched over this longer distance. Might place 7. NARDO - Always gives of his best but this is a tough task. Might play a minor role 8. AGAINST RULES - At the top of her game. Her toughest test but could finish in the money 9. FUNNY KID - Always gives of his best. Good PSF form this year. Is clearly not out of it 10. LINE DES ONGRAIS - Modest last two runs. Needs to find a few lengths returning from a break 11. MOUNTAIN BELL - Probably needed comeback run. Trainer in good form and could earn some money (1) ICE BREEZE has a Group 1 win over Vazirabad and although his fitness has to be taken on trust he could pull off this race carrying top-weight. (3) DOHA DREAM did not shine in The Arc but could do better this distance and does look the biggest threat. (8) AGAINST RULES has been in really good form and could earn some money. (1) ICE BREEZE - (3) DOHA DREAM - (8) AGAINST RULES - (9) FUNNY KID

10 Race 8 1. FASTIDIOUS - A bit disappointing last time out but could prefer this distance. Consider 2. TECKWIN - May have just needed last run. Returns to the turf but is not out of it 3. BEYOND MY DREAMS - Fit and has done well this year. Carries a 1kg penalty for last win. Consider 4. LAND OF MIND - Continues to hold form and is likely to be involved with the finish once again. Chance 5. FRENCH BERE - Not disgraced in comeback run. Looking to go one better. Be right there 6. BLACK CAT - Disappointing last run. Probably better this distance. Tries the turf for the first time 7. PARK TOWER - Has improved this year and was not disgraced last time out. Has a place chance 8. CABOTIN - Has yet to win a race but that could change soon. Looks the one to beat 9. LORRAYNIO - Improved recent form and must be given consideration in this field. Place chance 10. MONEY SISTER - Fit and ready for this race. More needed to win but could pop up in the places 11. FAVORITISME - Well beaten in latest start. Seems to prefer the PSF. Others are preferred 12. HEPTATHLETE - Has done better in claimers. More needed to win but could play a minor role The lucky last race looks a tough one for punters. (8) CABOTIN has yet to win but does hold a winning chance in this race. (5) FRENCH BERE could go one better after being runner-up last time out. (4) LAND OF MIND continues to hold his form and is clearly not out of it. (2) TECKWIN indicated his well being with a good third last time out. (8) CABOTIN - (5) FRENCH BERE - (4) LAND OF MIND - (2) TECKWIN

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12 CHOLET - 29th April Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (612, 802, 804) Driver of the day : Jean-Philippe Monclin (214, 512, 717, 810, 901) Horse of the day : Caban Prior (314) Dark Horse : Coq de l'inam (801) Race 1 1. DIEGO DELAVERA - Still a maiden but regularly gives everything he has. Minor place chance at best though 2. CLARA CELESTE - Complicated individual and while not without merit will have her work cut out 3. DEMARRANTE - Has struggled this year to recapture last season's form and must reaffirm 4. DERBY D'ANJOU - Delicate but has ample talent. Unraced since October though and others preferred on this occasion 5. DARLING DU LYS - Useful sort in the other code. Unplaced on sole outing under the saddle and unlikely to shake things up on second start back 6. CARRERA DESBOIS - Has been oddly very productive when racing with shoes on and can again go close if she can reproduce her penultimate performance 7. DOLLY DES VAUCHAUX - Blows hot and cold but reassured when second to (9) DULCINEE DU LYS at Caen last month and must be afforded respect 8. DREAM DU CHOQUEL - Very hard to knock when applied. Goes particularly well right-handed and should figure prominently 9. DULCINEE DU LYS - Has enjoyed an excellent run this year and although shod this time still looks a player 10. DESTIN VENESI - Changes discipline after a modest re-entry at Reims. Is no slouch under the saddle though and will have his supporters 11. DU RHUM DES ILES - Superb campaigner in ridden competition. Won his last four and could well pick up a fifth 12. CHERIE GIRL LOVELY - Hardy mare that pleased on comeback at Caen two weeks ago. Shoes on this time but worth noting all the same 13. CAMILLE PHIL - Delicate but tends to give a good account when applied and will have her chances

13 14. COURCHEVEL - Tricky sort that has shown improvement this year. Is barefoot this time but must still find more (11) DU RHUM DES ILES can prove a handful but he has only been beaten once when barefoot under the saddle. He comes to Cholet off the back of two solid wins and should make it three in a row. (6) CARRERA DESBOIS won very smartly at Caen on her penultimate start and given how well she performs for Theo Peltier should figure prominently. (8) DREAM DU CHOQUEL is a tricky sort but is otherwise very hard to knock and with application will be highly visible at the finish. (9) DULCINEE DU LYS has taken superbly to her new vocation and even though shod this time will have her chances. (11) DU RHUM DES ILES - (6) CARRERA DESBOIS - (8) DREAM DU CHOQUEL - (9) DULCINEE DU LYS

14 Race 2 1. FAN DE L'OUEST - Untried colt that pleased in qualification. Has a decent young driver at the helm and will have his supporters 2. FESTIF CHARMANT - Well-bred filly that caught the eye in qualification and could well strike first time out 3. FLASH BALL - Unexceptional type that was not the most impressive in qualification and appears to be outclassed 4. FLEUR DE SUBLIGNY - Left a fine impression in qualification and if as good in competition will be a tough opponent 5. FORTUNA CEHERE - Racecourse debutante from a small yard and unlikely to shake things up here 6. FOSSOYEUR - Career debutant that qualified in 1'18''7 early April and should generate some interest 7. FAIRPLAY DU BOULAY - Sanctioned on debut last weekend following a modest qualification and can be ruled out 8. FALBALA DU RELAIS - Yet to show any particular aptitude for the game and chances slim at best 9. FANETTE DES FORGES - Showed promise last year but changes direction this time and if applied should get it right 10. FEE DE L'ERVE - Made a very modest debut last Monday and although backing up is still not an obvious choice 11. FLASH QUICK - Well-backed on debut mid-month but lost his action. Gets another chance but others preferred 12. FALCO PHIL - Very disappointing so far and has no realistic chance 13. FOLK DE LA VALLEE - Has failed to finish closer than 6th in four starts to date and chances once again limited 14. FUNNY QUICK - Endured traffic problems on promising debut last month and with a top driver in charge this time should make amends and go close The nicely-bred (2) FESTIF CHARMANT qualified in very impressive fashion and looks a serious contender in what is a difficult race to decipher. (4) FLEUR DE SUBLIGNY qualified well - from pillar to post - and also looks to be in with a realistic chance. (14) FUNNY QUICK was unlucky not to get a run on debut at Reims late March but with Monclin in charge this time will be afforded every opportunity to win this. (9) FANETTE DES FORGES makes her seasonal

15 reappearance and should not be far from the action provided she takes to going clockwise. (2) FESTIF CHARMANT - (4) FLEUR DE SUBLIGNY - (14) FUNNY QUICK - (9) FANETTE DES FORGES

16 Race 3 1. CELTIC AR CARAC - Has failed to sparkle in either appearance following his extended absence and can expect little support 2. CYBELE DU LOULAY - Solid mare that acquitted herself well on comeback last weekend. Won her only start at the venue and from the front line should again figure prominently 3. ANGE DU BONHEUR - Unexceptional horse that has placed just once in last 16 starts and will have too much to do 4. BRAVE DES TYLL - Regularly displays a lack of discipline but gave a solid account behind (14) CABAN PRIOR early April and could well pick up another cheque 5. BORSALINO DE BETAN - Tricky sort that showed a different side to himself last weekend and in similar form can make his presence felt 6. AMOUR DE TIERCE - Gave a surprisingly good account last time under the saddle. Steps up in class and although on the front line this time will still need to raise his game 7. BAD BOY NEP - Complicated but is very hard to fault when applied. Left a fine impression at Le Mans earlier in the month and on good behaviour will have his chances 8. VRAG DINAMO - Has failed to produce the goods in either start this term and the extra 25m will do him no favours 9. CALE DES MALBERAUX - Has struggled to make any impact this year and appears to have her work cut out 10. VICTOR DE CARSI - Completely out of the picture in both codes for some time and can be ruled out 11. ALBERTINO - Capable type but unplaced in both ridden starts this year and must find more 12. AVOCAT DES LOYAUX - Boasts a good record in the discipline when applied. Imposed from the second row at Alencon last weekend and should give another competitive account 13. AMERICAN JOSCO - Has just once made any impact in this code and in current shape has no realistic chance 14. CABAN PRIOR - Seldom sets a foot wrong in this code. Won his last three and latterly in style over course and distance. Claim

17 A revelation since changing discipline (14) CABAN PRIOR was eye-catching when beating a better bunch over course and distance earlier in the month and again looks the pick of the field. The consistent (2) CYBELE DU LOULAY is 25m better off and after an inspiring comeback last weekend should be able to go closer here. When applied (12) AVOCAT DES LOYAUX has never finished out of the frame in the specialty and can confirm his recent Alencon victory. (7) BAD BOY NEP made a solid re-entry at Le Mans earlier in the month and cannot be discounted. (14) CABAN PRIOR - (2) CYBELE DU LOULAY - (12) AVOCAT DES LOYAUX - (7) BAD BOY NEP

18 Race 4 1. ETOILE DU GRANIT - Complicated sort making her seasonal debut and can be confidently ruled out 2. ELYSA SARA - Modest filly that has not raced since the autumn and offers little hope here 3. EDEN MABON - Showed promise last year and although unraced for five months could still get a look in 4. ELANCEE DE GUERON - Acquits herself respectably for the most part but faces a stiff test here 5. ECLIPSE DU THENNEY - Has begun to make good on her promise. Is proven under these conditions and can again go close 6. EREGON DE JUPILLES - Opened his account at Tours on first start since the layoff. In better company this time but must still be respected 7. ESHA PERRINE - Has not once finished out of the first four this term. Breaks from the front and can finally get off the mark 8. EL PASO DE L'OCEAN - Has looked a different horse since winning here last month and has a realistic chance of scoring again 9. ESTEBAN POTERIE - Made up for a string of bad runs with a good Graignes effort last Monday but a repeat looks unlikely 10. ECHO DU LUPIN - Has not once failed to fire when racing right-handed and although on the second line here could prove something of a spoiler 11. ELOI DES EPINES - Excellent to date but has not been seen out since November and will not be given a hard race 12. ESPERANCE CELESTE - Regularly shows a lack of discipline but is not without merit and if applied could pick up some stake money 13. ECLAIR DE LUNE - Moderate sort that has placed just once from 13 and will need to show improvement 14. ELAN RENARD - Temperamental type but won his only race when barefoot and could repeat 15. ECLAT DU VERGER - Delicate but has ample ability at this level. Beat his personal best at Caen recently and must not be overlooked 16. ESPOIR DE L'AUMOY - Has demonstrated better aptitude for the other code and not an obvious choice on comeback 17. EMIR PERRINE - Put in some fine performances last year but will need to improve on latest effort in order to make any impact here

19 (7) ESHA PERRINE has been very consistent this year so far - she has an excellent entry here and with shoes off for the occasion can lose her maiden tag. Since imposing over course and distance last month (8) EL PASO DE L'OCEAN has twice acquitted herself well and also appears to be in with a realistic shout. The delicate (14) ELAN RENARD incurs the penalty but is unbeaten when barefoot and with application should not be far off the mark. (5) ECLIPSE DU THENNEY has been knocking at the door lately and is confirmed under these conditions. The returning (3) EDEN MABON is well placed in front and should not be ignored. (7) ESHA PERRINE - (8) EL PASO DE L'OCEAN - (14) ELAN RENARD - (5) ECLIPSE DU THENNEY - (3) EDEN MABON

20 Race 5 1. DIVA DU SOLEIL - A total disappointment in latter half of last year. Unseen since December and no chance 2. DARLA DE FROMENTEL - Has done nothing noteworthy for some time and can be ruled out 3. DEESSE DU HOULME - Handy dual-purpose trotter making first harness start of the season but is better under the saddle and others preferred 4. DOLITA - Very useful type but unraced since last July and will not be pushed hard 5. DESIGN GIRL - Delicate mare that rarely makes any impact and will have few friends 6. DANAIDES - Handy sort that was well-backed when sanctioned here last time. Is fresh and on the front line. Place chance 7. DEESSE DES SABLES - Sanctioned more often than not but has won over course and distance and should not be completely ignored 8. DIVA DE GODREL - Showed marked improvement behind (13) DEESSE VALLEMBRAS at Graignes last time. Is shod on this occasion but can get a look in 9. DURBANE SOMOLLI - Moderate type that has done nothing to reassure lately and even with front shoes off will have her work cut out 10. DEAUVILLAISE - Gives a good account for the most part. Pleased on comeback behind (12) DOLCE VITA QUICK and should go closer this time 11. DRYADELLA - Very hard to knock when racing clockwise. Form is not in doubt and can play a leading role 12. DOLCE VITA QUICK - In flying form since returning from the layoff. Drops back in class and can win this 13. DEESSE VALLEMBRAS - Dependability not her strong suit but will have her chances if she can maintain stride It took little time for the talented (12) DOLCE VITA QUICK to get back in the game following the break and could well return to winning ways here. (11) DRYADELLA seldom lets the side down when racing right-handed and similarly looks a serious proposition. (6) DANAIDES has two races under her belt this term and with application this time should make the most of her front-line start. (13) DEESSE VALLEMBRAS is not the easiest to handle but can put on a good show if she can replicate her penultimate performance.

21 (12) DOLCE VITA QUICK - (11) DRYADELLA - (6) DANAIDES - (13) DEESSE VALLEMBRAS

22 Race 6 1. DELNA DU CHATELET - Modest individual that has not been seen out for three months and will need the race 2. DARLINE MOUROTAISE - Won over course and distance early March - at Sanctioned next time not an obvious choice 3. DOUCE PRINCESSE - Has merit but sanctioned more often than not and will not be easy to back 4. DEVE PHIL - Very disappointing so far this year and will have few takers 5. DASAGNE - Trotted fourth to (11) DASKA DE L'OCEAN last month. Has had time to freshen up and from the front line looks a respectable place prospect 6. DOYOLA - Useful sort - when applied - going right-handed and if behaved could pick up some stake money 7. DRAGA DU CHATELET - Left a good impression on her only appearance at the venue and with stride in check should not be far off the mark 8. DIVA DU FOSSE - Regular for the most part and although unplaced here last time can bounce back and redeem herself 9. DOLCE VITA MIKA - In the mix in three of last four and with application can get a look in 10. DORADA DE LOU - Won two of three at the start of the season. Less effective since but in this company will still have her chances 11. DASKA DE L'OCEAN - Showed good improvement when second here last time out. Returns fresh and looks a serious proposition 12. DEDUCTION SEVEN - Capricious mare but has ample ability at this level and if focused could have her way Following her victory at La Rochelle mid-month (12) DEDUCTION SEVEN was never at her ease next time but with a bit more focus she should impose. The improving (11) DASKA DE L'OCEAN left a very good impression here last month - she returns fresh and is expected to play a leading role. (5) DASAGNE gave a fine account behind her that day and after a short breather should again acquit herself competitively but may first have to see off (10) DORADA DE LOU who has won two of five this year.

23 (12) DEDUCTION SEVEN - (11) DASKA DE L'OCEAN - (10) DORADA DE LOU - (5) DASAGNE

24 Race 7 1. COCO DU NIEL - Won on comeback but failed to confirm next time and in this company will have his work cut out 2. CUPIDON DE BASSARD - Unexceptional trotter making just second start of the year and not an obvious choice 3. CALIFORNIA JIHAIME - Has done nothing of note for some time and can be confidently disregarded 4. CARLA DES CARAIBES - Still a maiden from 26 and given current form can be ruled out 5. CORADO DES CAMBRES - Got the year off to a successful start but not as productive since. Back under harness though and can get a look in 6. COHIBO - Hardy trotter that will be fully fit by now and from the front line should be able to get in on the action 7. CESAR DU SOURTOIR - Useful type but better at a lower level and with shoes on offers no hope 8. CYBELE PHIL - Has failed to make the frame for the past 13 months and is not about to change her ways 9. CESAR DE L'ARZ - Unremarkable type that has not been seen out since December and has no realistic chance 10. CHERIE QUICK - Looked a different horse at Graignes last Monday but was not afforded a run. With a better trip can make amends and finish close 11. CRACK MAGIC - Decent trotter making comeback after a long absence and others preferred this time 12. CAPA TOSTA - Respectable sort but unraced since September and will need the outing 13. CLYDE DES YOLAIS - Has acquitted himself moderately this term but has not done enough to warrant much support 14. CABALERA - Delicate mare but seldom disappoints when applied. Beat her personal best at Reims last time and if behaved could pleasantly surprise 15. COKTO DU BELLAY - Complicated type but not without merit. Is struggling with stride issues though and not easy to trust 16. CHARMEUSE MAJYC - Left a good impression at Enghien recently despite the poor draw and in similar form can make the first five this time 17. CANTELLIVA - Excellent campaigner when applied and currently in flying form. Associated with a top driver here and can impose 18. COZUMEL - Occasionally tricky but otherwise at the top of her game. Won

25 smartly mid-month and can repeat Since last autumn (17) CANTELLIVA has looked a horse reborn. She is currently in top form and should be able to win this provided she can maintain stride. The tough (18) COZUMEL made no bones about imposing at Bihorel two weeks ago and is not incapable of scoring again. (10) CHERIE QUICK would have finished considerably closer at Graignes last time had she been able to express herself and with a bit more luck can make the frame here. (6) COHIBO is a decent sort when fully fit and can make amends for his recent Agen effort. (16) CHARMEUSE MAJYC can get a look in. (17) CANTELLIVA - (18) COZUMEL - (10) CHERIE QUICK - (6) COHIBO - (16) CHARMEUSE MAJYC

26 Race 8 1. COQ DE L'INAM - A model of consistency this year. Stays shod for Cholet debut and appears to be in with a decent shout 2. CYRANO DU PONT - Ended last season with two solid efforts. Has not been seen out since but is barefoot on the front row and can make a big impact 3. BAZAR DE L'EPAUD - Decent trotter racing unshod behind after a modest reentry but with the 25m advantage should be good enough to finish in the mix 4. BISE DU COGLAIS - Dynamic in the latter half of Has not been raced since the autumn but is barefoot on comeback and could get straight down to business 5. VOICE OF THE ANGEL - Considerably better horse in ridden competition and unlikely to influence the outcome 6. BARACK - Has never shown any particular aptitude for the harness discipline and can be ruled out 7. UNIEME - Unremarkable sort that surprised at Ecommoy earlier in the month. Is shod this time but one to note all the same 8. BALL TRAP - Moderate type under harness. Has other priorities and will pose no danger 9. CLEGS DES CHAMPS - Excellent campaigner in the other code making first start since September Debuts under harness but could pleasantly surprise 10. CRONOS D'HAMELINE - Good consistent sort that has been flying since returning to competition. Comes here on a hat-trick and over this distance could pull it off 11. ALADIN DU DOLLAR - Useful on a good day but disappointed at the end of last year. Has just one race in him this term but with shoes off could get a look in if applied (10) CRONOS D'HAMELINE has enjoyed an excellent year so far and after two solid successes looks thoroughly capable of pulling off a three-timer. (2) CYRANO DU PONT starts 25m better off and even though unraced since the autumn is barefoot here and can get straight down to business. Stablemate (4) BISE DU COGLAIS is also barefoot for her comeback and similarly looks a player. (9) CLEGS DES CHAMPS has never raced under harness but is a class act in the other code and could get a look in on his first racecourse appearance for 20 months.

27 (10) CRONOS D'HAMELINE - (2) CYRANO DU PONT - (4) BISE DU COGLAIS - (9) CLEGS DES CHAMPS

28 Race 9 1. ELDRICK BOKO - Consistent Swedish import that has taken well to French conditions. Made an excellent return mid-month and although never tested beyond 2640m still looks a player 2. CARLA DE FELLIERE - Regular sort that appreciates Cholet but has not been seen out since the autumn and will need the race 3. VIC DU BOSSIS - Respectable but tends to show more in the other code. Has a good record here though and should not be overlooked 4. BLUE LABEL - Consistent trotter that ended last season on a high note but has shoes on for re-entry and others preferred this time 5. DIEGO DE BOMO - Tough sort that should be fully fit by now. Benefits from a front-line start and can impose 6. AXE DES CHAMPS - Disappointing at the end of last season. Unraced since and no chance 7. BLUES DES LANDIERS - Hardy type that trotted second to (9) CHARMEUSE ROYALE at Vincennes mid-month. Less effective at Laval on Thursday but backs up with every chance of finishing in the mix 8. BE BOP HAUFOR - Won four on the trot before being sent for a spell. Unseen for three months and shod but should nonetheless give a decent account 9. CHARMEUSE ROYALE - Superb servant that has been flying since the autumn. Is shod here but should still figure prominently 10. AMOUR FOU - Excellent sort under the saddle. Makes comeback from an extended absence and can be written off 11. VALSE MIKA - Has produced two decent efforts this term. Just beaten by (12) ARTHURO BOY at Le Croise-Laroche and if applied can pick up a cheque 12. ARTHURO BOY - Pulled off a good win at the expense of (11) VALSE MIKA last month and although having failed to confirm at Vincennes last time should still have a reasonable place chance here 13. AL CAPONE JET - Serious sort but has struggled to find his way this year and must reaffirm 14. BISCUIT DELAVERA - Useful trotter with better form under the saddle. Returns from a long absence and no threat 15. BON COPAIN - Blows hot and cold but has form in better company. Finished a good fourth at Laval late March and can again make the first five 16. VISCONTI - Erratic but not entirely without ability. Stays shod though and no realistic chance

29 Following a brace of return runs (5) DIEGO DE BOMO will be fully fit by now and with shoes off here can win this from the front line. He will however be pitted by against the classy Swedish import (1) ELDRICK BOKO who gave a superb account on comeback at Vincennes mid-month and being behind in earnings will also break in front. (7) BLUES DES LANDIERS backs up after a respectable effort at Laval but is unbeaten at Cholet and must be considered a serious player. (15) BON COPAIN is another fan of the venue and should get in on the action. (12) ARTHURO BOY returns to the provinces and cannot be discounted. (5) DIEGO DE BOMO - (1) ELDRICK BOKO - (7) BLUES DES LANDIERS - (15) BON COPAIN - (12) ARTHURO BOY

30 CHATILLON-SUR-CHALARONNE - 29th April Trainer of the day : Mickaël Cormy (106, 110, 305) Driver of the day : Martin Cormy (110, 305) Horse of the day : Dandy de Mélodie (108) Dark Horse : Bacilly (307) Race 1 1. DELTA DE LA VALLEE - Not much to like on the formsheet and can confidently be passed over 2. DOUCEUR DIVINE - Faces a tough assignement in this class of event and best to be passed over 3. DAME MAJOR - Has only been modest for sometime now and needs to improve to win this race 4. DI ANDREA - Not the most rewarding of horses and unlikely to influence the outcome 5. DORELIE DE LABROYE - Ended last year on a winning note but fully shod on return and possibly best to pass over 6. DYNASTIE - Solid on comeback at Lyon. Will come on for the run and has every chance 7. DALI DES NEUF CLOS - One place from six starts this term and others make more appeal 8. DANDY DE MELODIE - Has been very consistent since the new year and has a good entry on the front row 9. DONYX D'HAGUE - Very capable sort when applied but off since the end of November and might need the race 10. DON'T FORGET - A bit unreliable but has ability and cannot be discounted 11. DIABLESSE DU LOGIS - Good last two runs but fully shod today and will have limited aspirations 12. DANAKIL DE BELLEN - Consistent for the most part but might once again find one too good (8) DANDY DE MELODIE has been knocking for some time and is expected to

31 resume winning ways today. He is very well-entered on the front row and will take a power of beating. (6) DYNASTIE pleased on return to action and looks a big danger with improvement likely. Thirty-start maiden (12) DANAKIL DE BELLEN should run his race once again but has a 25m handicap on the selection and may have to settle for place. (8) DANDY DE MELODIE - (6) DYNASTIE - (12) DANAKIL DE BELLEN - (10) DON'T FORGET

32 Race 2 1. BIMO DU CYFLO - Regular earner in claimers. Recent form inspires little confidence but has upset potential 2. BUIRALA MAG - Improved last effort but still has a few lengths to find to win this race 3. BISOU CLAUDE - Much improved on second start back from the spell and must be included in calculations 4. BEAUTY GEM - Well held in an identical contest over course & distance last time. Others preferred 5. BILL QUICK - Made it back to the winning enclosure last time out and is expected to confirm 6. BARON DE REUX - Moderate type that has finished no closer than fifth in last nine and must raise his game 7. BYZANCE DU GUIBEL - Two successes last summer but currently far from that form and is best to pass over 8. BUT DE BEAUFOUR - Has not won a race since April last year and unlikely to trouble the judge on return to action 9. BIG FOX - Struggling this year and does need major improvement to win this race. Others preferred 10. BONJOUR - Improved last two starts but more needed to win. Remains a sound place contender 11. BOSS DE HOUELLE - Took two claimers last backend. Capable sort but prone to breaking stride 12. BLUMBERG DELO - Showed significant progress last time out and is capable of going close with further progress 13. BOTTARUS - Well tried this year and could finish in the money once again. Place prospect 14. BANCO DU MARIN - Very capable horse who has not run for some time. Can win if ready. Betting will guide (11) BOSS DE HOUELLE is good enough to win a race of this nature but he is prone to breaking stride and remains an adventurous bet. In case the selection runs below-par (12) BLUMBERG DELO looks the best alternative for success. He is on the rise and should win a race like this soon. (5) BILL QUICK and (3) BISOU CLAUDE are the two main contenders on the front row.

33 (11) BOSS DE HOUELLE - (12) BLUMBERG DELO - (5) BILL QUICK - (3) BISOU CLAUDE

34 Race 3 1. AQUATICA - Has looked solid since returning to competition under the saddle and can feature on switchback to harness 2. ANCHUZA - Doing better this year and is likely to contest the finish once again. Has a chance 3. AUSTERLITZ LE FOL - Not the most dependable but is in his category. Unlikely to be ready though 4. ARPEGE HERBLINAIE - Good last two runs in either code and cannot be excluded of the equation 5. ALBANO - Won three from last five including latest over course & distance. Player 6. BETTY DU VIVIER - Solid in an amateur contest at Vincennes latest and has claims on that basis 7. BACILLY - Capable sort on both codes. On-form and without shoes today. Must be hugely respected 8. BABAKSOL - Appears to have lost his way this term and makes very little appeal on current form 9. VERVEINE SOMOLLI - Has been struggling for some time and is unlikely to pose a threat at the finish 10. VENDETTA OVER - Back in the game last time out at the venue and is expected to give a good account 11. BAD JULRY - Course & distance winner. Good last run in a better division at Lyon. Has every chance 12. BOCCADOR - Not the most dependable but has run some good races this term and is not out of it (11) BAD JULRY's last run at Lyon is excellent. He was up against some better horses than today on this occasion and a repeat of this effort shall see him win today. (6) BETTY DU VIVIER ran better than her last placing suggests at Vincennes and should be accounted for. (5) ALBANO has been flying this term and has every chance from the front row. (11) BAD JULRY - (6) BETTY DU VIVIER - (5) ALBANO - (7) BACILLY

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36 RAMBOUILLET - 29th April Trainer of the day : Jean-Paul Marmion (112, 115) Driver of the day : Ludovic-Didier Bourgeais (112) Horse of the day : Calino Bello (112) Dark Horse : Avenir de l'iton (711) Race 1 1. CASH DRIVE - Smart campaigner in the other code and will have limited aspirations back under harness 2. CHEMIN DU JACKY - Won two on the trot before being sent for a break. Back on top at present and merits consideration 3. CASINO CEHERE - Respectable type that gave a good account last time and should not be overlooked 4. CARO DES CARREAUX - Unreliable and is likely to need this run too after returning from a break. Others preferred 5. CYR DE LA MOIRE - Won well last time at Rouen but takes a significant rise in grade 6. CEVALEA - Unreliable but won well last time and could finish in the money once again 7. CAPUCINE FANAC - Has been in modest form in either code this term and must show progress 8. CELLIOTT MORILLON - Did not go unnoticed on comeback despite the sanction and will have supporters here 9. CAESENA BRASIL - Has done nothing noteworthy for the past 16 months and can be disregarded 10. CLOVIS MONTAVAL - Has been struggling all winter and is unlikely to influence the outcome 11. CHIVAS DU PLESSIS - Has long been out of form and cannot be worth any consideration 12. CALINO BELLO - Won 9 from 19 thus far and looks hard to oppose on form. Leading chance 13. CADOR DE BABEL - Set his personal best when imposing over shorter at Caen. Is associated with an excellent apprentice and could do well again 14. CARAT GEDE - Needed the run last time. All shoes come off today and must

37 be ready 15. CYRIUS D'HOULBEC - Productive trotter with an excellent entry here. Must be shortlisted 16. CAID BARBES - Excellent trotter with nothing to prove at this level. Has every chance Trainer Jean-Paul Marmion has a strong hand in this race with both (12) CALINO BELLO and (15) CYRIUS D'HOULBEC. (12) CALINO BELLO is the class act of the two and will prove hard to beat if applied. (16) CAID BARBES is probably better going right-hand but is very capable when running barefoot and looks a danger. (6) CEVALEA is currently flying high and must be respected. (12) CALINO BELLO - (15) CYRIUS D'HOULBEC - (16) CAID BARBES - (6) CEVALEA - (2) CHEMIN DU JACKY

38 Race 6 1. CALINE DE FLEUR - Useful trotter on her day. Has a 50m initial advantage on some good horses so is one with a chance 2. ALEXIS JISCE - Not the most reliable of trotters. Off since 22 January and is best to watch 3. BODEGA CHENEVIERE - Not devoid of ability but lacks consistency. Off since 22 February and might need the race 4. CROIX DU BUISSON - Has been struggling in the other discipline lately and is hard to fancy on that basis 5. CURLY LIGHT - Has gone cold again in last two starts and will pose no threat 6. UFANGIO - A complete write-off for the past 21 months and has no more than a snowball's chance 7. BEBERT EXPRESS - Regularly a question of all or nothing and can be one for the minor placings 8. VANAE DES VOIRONS - Sound winner of an identical event at Tours last time and has obvious claims on the back of this effort 9. VALDENBURG - Has not run for almost a year and is unlikely to pose a threat 10. UVINITO - Smart performer on turf and has to be respected off second row 11. ULHIOR DU BEZIAU - No longer the horse of old. Solidly beaten in his last seven and can be passed over 12. USTANG LUDOIS - Has tended to show more in the claiming division and will struggle to make his mark here 13. ANETTE DU MIREL - Has made no impact on the track for past 18 months and will have few takers 14. VOLCAN DE BELLANDE - Not sighted on comeback race and has a lot to find in a contest like this 15. ATTACUS - Usually a model of consistency and seldom runs barefoot so must be closely monitored 16. ADELIA DE MELODIE - Respectable sort at this level but appears to be facing a stiff test from the 50m handicap mark 17. AVENIR DE BLAY - Fair form this year. Is capable of winning a race like this. One to consider 18. BUGSY MALONE - Very hard to fault when he can stay in stride. Impressive winner at Angers and has more to offer

39 Although he has a 50m initial handicap to overcome (18) BUGSY MALONE won so impressively at Angers last time that he looks capable of recording a twentieth career victory. (10) UVINITO has good cruising speed and can make it tough for the selection if he gets off on the right foot. (17) AVENIR DE BLAY ran a good race at Vincennes against solid opponents and is a plausible place prospect. (18) BUGSY MALONE - (10) UVINITO - (17) AVENIR DE BLAY - (1) CALINE DE FLEUR - (15) ATTACUS

40 Race 7 1. CEKITO DE JUPILLES - Won two races last year but has lost his way since September and must reaffirm 2. ALLURE DE CELLAND - Moderate mare that seldom makes her way into the first three and has no realistic chance 3. BIP BIP PHILO - Modest performer on both codes and hard to see him play role on return from a spell 4. BASILIC - Back on top of his game in last two starts and is expected to play a big role 5. BALZAC DU CLOS - Blows hot and cold but is confirmed in the category. Starts on the front line and must be afforded respect 6. A JET SPORT - Encouraged in last start at Strasbourg and is not out of it 7. VAQUESSO - Solid sort when applied and after a good effort at Tours recently must be respected 8. VALEUREUSE D'INES - Has made no impact on the track for some time and can be ruled out 9. ANAIS - Has looked very ordinary for some time and can be confidently disregarded 10. VALBERG SNOB - Unreliable but pops-up occasionally in this division and can place 11. AVENIR DE L'ITON - is confirmed in this class of event. Will come on for last run and can be in the mix 12. VA TOUT STEED - Unexceptional trotter that was last seen in the frame in March 2017 and will have nothing to offer 13. AMI FIDELE - Ran well in defeat in an identical contest at Tours a fortnight ago and has obvious claims 14. ARIA DE MAI - A win and three places under the saddle last term. Not sighted on comeback under harness at Challans 15. AQUARIUM FANAC - Two solid efforts this term after a modest campaign under the saddle last year. Enters the equation 16. VICK DE LA NADE - Last seen in the frame in December Well held in an identical contest last time out Respectively second and third in an identical contest at Tours a fortnight ago (7)

41 VAQUESSO and (13) AMI FIDELE are expected to fight out the finish once again. They will garner a lot of support but will have to fear (11) AVENIR DE L'ITON who moves down in class for the occasion. (4) BASILIC and (15) AQUARIUM FANAC can be in the mix. (7) VAQUESSO - (13) AMI FIDELE - (11) AVENIR DE L'ITON - (4) BASILIC - (15) AQUARIUM FANAC

42 LE LION-D'ANGERS - 29th April Trainer of the day : Philippe Peltier (406, 702, 901) Jockey of the day : Adrien Fouassier (102, 311, 804) Horse of the day : Evan de Marcigny (402) Dark Horse : Dizzinesses (208) Race 1 1. ELUSIVE PERNILLA - Has not recaptured last year's form yet. Will have limited aspirations off this mark 2. LIGHTOLLER - Still looking for his first French success but has some decent form and is not ruled out 3. MANGOUNI - Four wins from thirty seven runs but well below par at Maisons- Laffitte this month 4. MIA WALLACE - Just the nine runs and won on debut last year. Disappointing in a Class E handicap at Pornichet this month 5. MATKEN - A dual winner from forty starts and a good runner up at Saint-Cloud this month. Not ruled out 6. TULIPA ROSA - Lightly raced since winning on her debut at Nantes in October Runner up twice there last month. Respected 7. BABY JANE - Still a maiden after twenty career runs but has finished runner up in several of those 8. SUPERHERO - Always gives everything he has and could be in the shake-up once again today 9. BOSNORMAND - Is still a maiden after thirteen career starts and has work to do here 10. MASINA CITY - Has not run since last May when sixth in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte. May need the run 11. ASAP - Showed promise in her first five starts last year but has been disappointing since then 12. BENJALE - Two poor runs at Marseille Vivaux last month after being in good form before that 13. RAPID TOMAJ - Won at Compiegne and Craon last year and has had a few decent placed efforts since then. Respected 14. SHAMATORIO - Won a handicap at Chantilly last month and fourth in a

43 claimer there recently. Place prospects 15. MONOCLE - Still a maiden after thirteen outings and has it all to prove at this point 16. TOUGH AND FAST - Won on debut in Italy but it has been rather a struggle since that time This opening handicap is a tough and open heat. It is hoped that (8) SUPERHERO will live up to his name. The gelding is still a maiden but has knocked on the door so many times and is overdue a change of luck. Today is the day. (5) MATKEN will put up stubborn resistance. Keep (6) TULIPA ROSA and (2) LIGHTOLLER on your side also. (8) SUPERHERO - (5) MATKEN - (6) TULIPA ROSA - (2) LIGHTOLLER

44 Race 2 1. CELTIOR - Well beaten last of eleven finishers in a chase here last month. A faller last time out 2. GHUR - Won a chase at Questembert in June and runner up here last time out in August. Reappearance today 3. APICULTEUR - Triple winner from twenty eight but went all last season without one. Fair effort at Compiegne this month 4. UDIANE - Third in two Cross Country races at Saumur so far this year. Likely to find a few too good 5. MONSIEUR OLIVER - Third in two chases at Loudeac this month but will need to improve on that here today 6. BULLET TOOTH - Excellent strike rate with ten from thirty two and can be in the mix again today 7. ROSE DES BRIERES - Runner up behind Crazy Madrik in a chase at Blain seven days ago. More required here 8. DIZZINESSES - Has run well in all three starts starts over the fences this year. Open to more improvement 9. KAY - Well beaten last of seven finishers in a chase at Meral seven days ago. Others preferred 10. CUROYA DESBOIS - Has not run since last September when winning here over hurdles. May need the run (6) BULLET TOOTH can fire home here yet another winner to go with the ten successes from thirty two already achieved. Winning is such a good habit to get into and such types are invariably worth following over a cliff. (2) GHUR would look a decent enough bet for the forecast too. (1) CELTIOR and (8) DIZZINESSES for the frame. (6) BULLET TOOTH - (2) GHUR - (1) CELTIOR - (8) DIZZINESSES

45 Race 3 1. ANADUN - Thrice a winner from forty nine runs but a poor start to this campaign to date 2. BOYISSIME - Just the one win from thirty and yet has an each way shout here all the same 3. JANAYA - Five wins from forty four and has the form to take some of hand off this mark 4. CHIEF HAWKEYE - Eight wins from eighty one and is one that needs a change of fortune today 5. LATE COMER - A dual winner from fifteen and if in the mood could be in the firing line 6. BARHEIN - Just the one strike in eighteen efforts and needs to do much better again 7. SIR GIN - Only one win from twenty six and despite good start to this year blew out the last twice 8. CRUEL SUMMER - Half a dozen wins from fifty five and did run a bit better last time out 9. FLICKA'S BOY - Twice a winner from forty one but a very poor finish to last season and must do better 10. SAAD - Dual winner from two dozen runs but on a long losing sequence right now 11. BALADIN D'OSVIN - Triple winner from twenty five and ran well last time so every chance here 12. IZEBA - Thrice a winner from thirty five including two in a row last year. Has it to do 13. SHAPUR - Only one win from twenty eight and needs to put up a career best here now 14. L'AMI GABY - Nine time winning veteran and always runs an honourable race to be fair 15. MINIKING - Just the one win from eighteen and others make much more appeal today for this 16. JALANA DE CIMBRE - One win from thirty five but very average end to last season and needs to bounce back