DEAUVILLE - 9th April

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1 DEAUVILLE - 9th April Trainer of the day : Henri-Alex Pantall (501, 603) Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (108, 401, 501, 603) Horse of the day : Cardsharp (302) Dark Horse : Nostalbowl (116) Race 1 1. TRES SOLID - Nine time winner from sixty including a Class D handicap at Compiegne last month. Got a 3.5 Kg penalty for that and well beaten in a claimer and handicap at Chantilly since 2. LANDJUNGE - Four time winner from nineteen including a Class D race over 2800m at Compiegne last October. Has struggled a little since then but can run in to a place here 3. LINARDO - Has done well since arriving from Germany winning two handicaps which include scraping home on the fibresand here in January and won on the turf here last August. Might struggle this time though 4. TRES RUSH - Off the mark in a maiden on the turf at Deauville in October

2 wearing blinkers for the first time. Decent effort when third in a Class 2 race at Saint-Cloud in November. Will have learned from his first handicap start there last month 5. ALACOVIA - Has won four of her fourteen races to date including a claiming race here on heavy ground last September. Disappointing in two Quinte handicaps at Saint-Cloud last month 6. WAHIB - Had some decent form last year and won a Class E handicap here on the fibresand last time out in January. Gets a 2 Kg penalty today for that success and faces a stiff test 7. VASY SAKHEE - She has won two of her nineteen career outings including a Class E handicap over 2500m here last July. Has had a few decent efforts in handicaps since then 8. PALMERINO - A triple winner from fifteen career starts in a light enough career and has also mixed hurdles in to the bargain. Well beaten ninth in a Class D handicap at Chantilly last month but not ruled out today 9. ROUXEVILLE - One of the more lightly raced ones's in the field boasting three wins from just the fifteen starts. Runner up in a Class E handicap at Chantilly nine days and could run in to a place here 10. CHILPERIC - Won two of his last four including a Class E handicap over 3400m early last month. Should have no problem with the trip but well beaten on the sand at Chantilly last time out 11. GILI EMERY - A half a dozen wins from thirty three but seems to have two different ways of running and which one will turn up today. Ran well in a Class D handicap at Chantilly last month 12. BARDARBUNGA - Fourth behind Dome De La Blairie in a Class E handicap at Chantilly last time out. Capable of running well on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence 13. PARZIVAL - Won a Class G handicap at Marseille Vivaux in February and won a Class E handicap over 3200m at Chantilly last month. Raised 6.5 Kg for those two wins but is improving 14. MORTREE - Won a Class D handicap over 2500m at Saint-Cloud last April and is racing off a 1.5 Kg lower mark now. Needs to find her best form to have a chance here today 15. ATTENTIONADVENTURE - Consistent lightly raced stayer. Runner-up at Quinte+ level over 3200m at Saint-Cloud in October and third in another Class D handicap at Chantilly in November. Respected 16. NOSTALBOWL - Won a couple of Class E handicaps at Cagnes earlier this year including one over 3200m. Raised 8.5 Kg for those wins and a fair effort over a shorter trip at Compiegne last month. Interesting here

3 (16) NOSTALBOWL has been raised 8.5 Kg as a result of winning two Class E handicaps at Cagnes this year. He was a little disappointing at Compiegne last time out but stepping back up in trip today he gets a tentative vote. The lightly raced (8) PALMERINO should be spot on today after his two comeback runs and cannot be tuled out. (15) ATTENTIONADVENTURE and (4) TRES RUSH are two more to consider. (13) PARZIVAL can also have a say. Selections (16) NOSTALBOWL - (8) PALMERINO - (15) ATTENTIONADVENTURE - (4) TRES RUSH - (13) PARZIVAL - (2) LANDJUNGE - (7) VASY SAKHEE - (9) ROUXEVILLE

4 Race 2 1. ZONZA - Won a Group Three race here over 1000m here in July last year. Respected today 2. TANTHEEM - An impressive winner of a Group Three race here over 1200m here in July last year. Can be in the mix 3. TALBAH - A winner over 1500m in her debut on the sand here last month. Stiff test in this company 4. MOISSON PRECOCE - Third to Sweety Dream in a Group Three race at Maisons-Laffitte last November and won her maiden on the sand here last month. Big chance 5. LONG ISLAND - Won a handicap at Fontainebleau last month but looks outclassed in this company today 6. FOU RIRE - Talented filly with useful form but well beaten in a Listed race at Chantilly last month 7. COEUR DE BEAUTE - Won a Listed race at Maisons-Laffitte last time out in October and can give a good account today 8. YORI - Third in a Class 2 race here last time out in October and will need to improve on that 9. SPADAY - Fourth to Sweety Dream in a Group Three race at Maisons-Laffitte last time out in November After being placed in all five starts last year (4) MOISSON PRECOCE got off the mark in a maiden here on the sand last month with a comfortable victory. She is the selection ahead of (1) ZONZA and (2) TANTHEEM who were both winners of Group Three races here last year and must be respected today. (7) COEUR DE BEAUTE is next best. Selections (4) MOISSON PRECOCE - (1) ZONZA - (2) TANTHEEM - (7) COEUR DE BEAUTE

5 Race 3 1. A QUIET MAN - Runner up behind Blue Tango in a Class 2 race at Fontainebleau last month. Needs to improve 2. CARDSHARP - A UK raider who was a Group Two winner there last year and is one for the short list here today 3. DICE ROLL - Won a valuable Class 1 race at Chantilly on Arc weekend last October and not ruled out here 4. EPIC ADVENTURE - Won a Class 2 race here on the sand last time out in August but a big step up in class today 5. INFERNAL MAJESTY - Last-start winner on the sand here who has improved with each outing. More required today 6. SACRED LIFE - Unbeaten after three starts including an impressive win in a Group Three at Saint-Cloud in October. Big player 7. LOUIS D'OR - Runner up behind Wind Chimes in a Listed race at Chantilly last November. Place prospects 8. MAGIC BIBOU - Impressive winner of a Class 2 race at Bordeaux last month but this is much tougher 9. LEONIO - Won two from three late last season in Milan and third in a Listed race at Chantilly last month 10. DRUMMORE - Winner on the turf at Chantilly in October and second in a Listed race on the sand there last month. Respected 11. WOODMAX - Decent effort when fourth of six to Happily in a Group One race at Chantilly last time out in October 12. BATWAN - A creditable fourth behind Corinthia Knight in a Listed race at Chantilly last month. Tougher test today A winner of the Group Two July Stakes at Newmarket last year the Mark Johnston trained (2) CARDSHARP was third in the Middle Park at York in August. That is high class form and he gets the vote at the expense of the unbeaten (6) SACRED LIFE who was an impressive winner of a Group Three at Saint-Cloud last month. (3) DICE ROLL and (10) DRUMMORE are next best. Selections (2) CARDSHARP - (6) SACRED LIFE - (3) DICE ROLL - (10) DRUMMORE

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7 Race 4 1. GIVE ME THE BEST - Disappointing last time out at Lyon La Soie but not ruled out on previous form 2. REBEL QUEEN - Placed in four of her eleven runs and is one to take seriously enough here 3. MA LOUGIE - Unplaced in all her five runs on the flat and is hard to fancy in this too so opposed 4. PLUME DU HOULEY - Runner up on debut last season but has not really come forward since then to be fair 5. SILVER GIRL - Off the mark in a claimer at Cagnes in February and can go close in this company today 6. MAJOR'SALSA - Unplaced on her debut in a claimer at Clairefontaine last July. Best watched today 7. BANANAS AND CREAM - Fifth behind Cats On Trees in a maiden at Argentan recently. Hard to recommend 8. CARACINGER - Well beaten eight of nine in a maiden at Nantes recently. Needs to improve 9. COEUR DEL RAIS - Unplaced in both starts at Saint-Brieuc and Blain this year. Others preferred 10. PYRAMID FIRST - Has appeared limited in all four career starts. Needs to show more to feature here 11. CHARMING KA - Unplaced in all seven career starts to date and hard to make a case for her here today 12. QUANTI - Unplaced on her debut in a maiden race at Croise-Laroche last Month. Not recommended 13. MIYAMOR - Unplaced in all three career starts to date and likely to remain a maiden after today (5) SILVER GIRL did not travel well on the heavy ground at Compiegne last time out but she did win a claimer at Cagnes in February. Back on the fibresand surface today she can record her second career success. Soumillon takes the mount on (2) REBEL QUEEN and she cannot be ruled out in a weak contest. (1) GIVE ME THE BEST and (10) PYRAMID FIRST can make the frame. Selections

8 (5) SILVER GIRL - (2) REBEL QUEEN - (1) GIVE ME THE BEST - (10) PYRAMID FIRST

9 Race 5 1. BEYOND MY DREAMS - All five runs have come at Chantilly and won there on seasonal reappearance. Two fair efforts since 2. WILDERNESS NOW - One win from five and good effort at Chantilly last time out so respected 3. MARVELLOUS NIGHT - Still a maiden after fourteen runs but has some big efforts to her name 4. FORTY BERE - Placed in two of his four runs but looks to be the complete outsider of the field 5. ROZANNE - Placed in Great Britain and this country last season but needs to find more 6. ROKSANEH - Placed in first four runs last season but then disappointed on latest effort 7. SPOTLESS MIND - Much improved effort on her second start last year and must be recognized as a threat (2) WILDERNESS NOW is taken to score here and maybe with a bit in hand. The Kendargent gelding shaped very well on his seasonal reappearance at Chantilly and left the distinct impression that there would be plenty of improvement forthcoming. (1) BEYOND MY DREAMS can grab second ahead of both (3) MARVELLOUS NIGHT and (7) SPOTLESS MIND. Selections (2) WILDERNESS NOW - (1) BEYOND MY DREAMS - (3) MARVELLOUS NIGHT - (7) SPOTLESS MIND

10 Race 6 1. STROMBOLI - A dual winner already this year in what is a bust schedule so well worth a look 2. PARISMARSEILLE - Unplaced in all three runs and in all honesty does not look a contender 3. ARMORIAL - Better effort the last time when third and there might be a bigger race in him today 4. HOQUILEBO - Placed in two of eight runs and cold hit the frame one more time here 5. GOLD LAKE - Fifth on debut last month at Toulouse but was beaten rather a long way 6. NEVER CRY - Has shown very little in five runs and simply cannot be fancied here at all 7. DANCING MASTER - Yet to place in seven outings and surely must be a big outsider to take this 8. VARIUS - Placed in one of his seven runs and really cannot be considered for victory This looks to be an absolutely perfect opportunity for (3) ARMORIAL who has the form to bag the prize. Pierre-Charles Boudot takes the mount on the colt who ran a very respectable third at Pornichet last time and that should have left him spot on for this. (5) GOLD LAKE and (1) STROMBOLI look good for the frame as does (4) HOQUILEBO. Selections (3) ARMORIAL - (5) GOLD LAKE - (1) STROMBOLI - (4) HOQUILEBO

11 Race 7 1. DOUVILLE - Two wins from sixteen and a very good runner up at Chantilly on latest start 2. FAVROS - Four wins from forty two but may just need to drop a few pounds in the ratings 3. L'EGERIE - Finished fourth in half of her six runs and can be considered for each way purposes 4. MALDON - Made it win number five from forty three last time out at Fontainebleau so in form 5. PRIVATE LESSON'S - Ten wins from eighty one but has yet to fire this season. Best watched until doing so 6. FONTVIEILLE - She is a nine time winner from seventy five and has been in rattling good form this year 7. NATURE'S ORDER - Just the one win from a dozen runs and completely out of sorts so far this term 8. KALLIPSO - One victory from eighteen runs and form just does not seem strong enough 9. PRIME SUSPECT - One win from ten but very poor in two starts this season so cannot be fancied 10. ENFIN SEULS - Thrice a winner from sixty four and looks only an each way chance at very best today 11. ELIHAI - Off the mark on penultimate start at Le Croise-Laroche and nice effort since 12. CALCITE - One win from twenty three and is generally consistent so must be considered 13. CALAJANI - Only one success from thirty and others look better positioned for this 14. ALARCOS - Dual winner from thirty six and a pretty decent third at Amiens last time 15. MAX ATTACK - A dual winner from fifty three and could have some sort of an each way hope This closing contest looks destined for (6) FONTVIEILLE despite the big field size. Consistency is a great trait in an animal and the selection is showing all of that so far this term with one win and four places from five starts. She can take

12 care of (1) DOUVILLE and (12) CALCITE while there are each way hopes for (14) ALARCOS also. Selections (6) FONTVIEILLE - (1) DOUVILLE - (12) CALCITE - (14) ALARCOS

13 TARBES - 9th April Trainer of the day : Jean-Claude Rouget (106, 102, 201, 203, 301) Jockey of the day : Ioritz Mendizabal (310, 407, 512, 608) Horse of the day : Campanilla (412) Dark Horse : Baby Cat (307) Race 1 1. POTI - Only modest form this year and needs major improvement to win this race 2. BROADWAY BOOGIE - A bit disappointing last time out but has been supplemented for this race. Go close 3. ACHICOCO - Modest recent form but has won over this course and distance. Might place 4. VICQUEMARE - Disappointing last two runs but has been supplemented for this. Can improve 5. VISION DES AIGLES - Usually gives of his best but is returning from a break. Is not out of it 6. ACADEMIC - Probably needed comeback run. Likely to do a lot better this time. Big chance 7. MARLINO - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win 8. AISAK - Needed comeback run but has yet to win after having tried 12 times. More needed Trainer JeanClaude Rouget has a very strong hand in this race and either of his two runners can win. (6) ACADEMIC needed his comeback run and looks the one to beat. Stable companion (2) BROADWAY BOOGIE could be the fitter of the two and has been supplemented for this race. Both (4) VICQUEMAREand (5) VISION DES AIGLES are not out of it. Selections (6) ACADEMIC - (2) BROADWAY BOOGIE - (5) VISION DES AIGLES - (4) VICQUEMARE

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15 Race 2 1. THAWRY - Just needed comeback run. Likely to prefer this longer distance. Big chance 2. QATAR DIAMOND - Fair first two runs. Likely to prefer this longer distance and is not out of it 3. LIGNOU - Not disgraced when fourth on debut on the PSF. Has a chance trying the turf 4. DULOUPO - Well beaten on recent debut. Likely to improve but best watched for now 5. MYTHAGO - Fourth on debut. Likely to be smarter this time and does have a place chance 6. NORWIN - Well beaten in a claimer last time and needs to improve to win this race 7. WILLIAM - Has not shown much in two starts but could still improve. Might play a minor role at best 8. IDILICO - Did not show much on debut last year. Likely to do better this year and watch for improvement Once again the trainer Rouget again has a very strong hand. (1) THAWRY steps up in distance and has blinkers for the first time. He looks the right one in this small field. Stable companion (3) LIGNOU could be the biggest threat after showing promise when fourth on debut. Two other runners to consider are (2) QATAR DIAMOND and (8) IDILICO. Selections (1) THAWRY - (3) LIGNOU - (8) IDILICO - (2) QATAR DIAMOND

16 Race 3 1. CAMEO - Promising debut. Is clearly the one to beat if returning from the break fit and well 2. D'OR ET DIAMANT - Not disgraced when fourth on recent debut. Fit and ready to fight out the finish 3. FINEHA - Has not shown much in two starts but could still improve and play a minor role 4. RITMICA - Well beaten on recent debut but is likely to do better this time. Can place 5. QUIETA - Not disgraced when fourth in both starts on the PSF. Has a chance trying the turf 6. ALIYANA - 7. BABY CAT - Has not shown much in her two starts and needs to find a few lengths to win 8. PALMA DE CERA - Did not show much on debut. Needs major improvement to win this race. Can improve 9. MUMTAR - Only seventh on debut but is likely to improve on that and could play a minor role 10. LA HAVANE - Only seventh on PSF debut. Could improvre trying the turf this time. Might place Once again we are going for a Rouget trained runner in the form of (1) CAMEO. Her debut was good one and it is only really her fitness that must be taken on trust. (2) D'OR ET DIAMANT is likely to be the biggest threat and showed promise on her recent debut. (5) QUIETA and (10) LA HAVANE are both likely to be smarter this time. Selections (1) CAMEO - (2) D'OR ET DIAMANT - (5) QUIETA - (10) LA HAVANE

17 Race 4 1. BORDER CITY - Fit and ready for this race. Is likely to fight out the finish once again 2. CNICHT - Ignore last run. Loves this course and could be the one they all have to beat 3. BOOT CAMP - Fair recent form. More needed to win but could pop up in the places. Might place 4. FEELIN ALRIGHT - Not disgraced when runner-up on comeback run. Has yet to win but could earn some money 5. SEISME - Versatile fit and ready for this race but is an unreliable type and best watched 6. SPOILS OF WAR - Much improved last run which was over this distance. Could finish in the money 7. YOUAREMINE - Did well to win latest start which was over this distance. Is not out of it 8. ESCALA - Unreliable on the PSF recently and has yet to win a race. Back on the turf. Might place 9. FAMARA - Only win was on the PSF and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 10. KENRISK - Has yet to win and would prefer further but is fit and ready so might place. Supplemented 11. ANOTHER DREAM - Runner-up in latest start but will need to do more than that to win this race 12. CAMPANILLA - In form but this does seem a stronger race. Might play a minor role at best 13. PELIAS - Poor last three runs and only win was over a much shorter distance. More needed In a competitive field we are going with (1) BORDER CITY and (2) CNICHT to fight out the finish with the latter being the selection to win. (2) CNICHT loves this course and has already won twice here. (1) BORDER CITY is fit and in good form so should go close. (6) SPOILS OF WAR and (7) YOUAREMINE hold winning chances. Selections

18 (2) CNICHT - (1) BORDER CITY - (6) SPOILS OF WAR - (7) YOUAREMINE

19 Race 5 1. WARZONE - Last run was her best but is returning from a break so may need this run 2. BAYYAN QARDABIYAH - Fair debut in Did not repeat it next time out in Likely to need comeback run 3. AL MARROUNA - Fair fourth on debut. Has a chance returning from a break if fit and well 4. HOTHOUR - Only seventh on recent debut. Likely to improve and could finish in the money 5. SOUREYADE - Fair first two runs. Fit and ready for this and is clearly not out of it 6. MISS MUSCAT - Well beaten on her debut in 2017 and did not do much better in comeback run. 7. NIZWA GIRL - Not disgraced when fifth on debut. Likely to improve and could earn some money 8. KARABOSSE DE GHAZAL - Fair debut but showed nothing in two starts since. Best watched for now 9. ERGONE DE CARDONNE - Fair debut when fourth but has really struggled in three starts since. Others preferred 10. ENGUN DE BOZOULS - Only sixth on recent debut. Could improve and has a chance of earning some money 11. EMIRA DU PAON - Looked much improved when runner-up returning from a break. Needs to repat that run 12. DJELILLA - Promising form this year and looks ready to win a race. Has a big chance 13. ZHAHANA - First run for Nashwan Al Khalidiah filly out of Madone de Piboul. May need the experience 14. FANTASIA AL MAURY - A Burning Sand filly out of Fo Al Maury who is likely to need her debut (12) DJELILLA is fit and in form and this looks an ideal race for her to break out and win. She has two good recent runs behind her. (4) HOTHOUR has only had the one run but is likely to improve and could finish in the money. (8) KARABOSSE DE GHAZAL returns from a break but is clearly not out of it. (5) SOUREYADE has to be considered.

20 Selections (12) DJELILLA - (4) HOTHOUR - (8) KARABOSSE DE GHAZAL - (5) SOUREYADE

21 Race 6 1. ARITZ - Fair form this year in Claimers. Must have a winning chance in this line-up 2. DEVELOPER - Just needed comeback run. Probably prefers further but is not out of it 3. REVE D'AVANT - Disappointing last run. Likely to need this run returning from a break. Could place 4. JUST ONE LOOK - Distance suited and was not disgraced when third last time out. Could earn some money 5. PAUL SOTO - Fit ready and is distance suited but is an unreliable gelding. Could place 6. ELUSIVE BLUE - Probably needed comeback run but does need to find a few lengths to win. Might place 7. SOUTH DAKOTA - Well beaten in comeback run but is likely to improve and could play a minor role 8. PRETTY STRANGE - Has yet to win after 14 starts. In good form on PSF. Must have a winning chance 9. WESSEX - Unreliable but is distance suited fit and well so must be considered. Respect 10. LADY SPRING - Only modest form shown so far. Returns from a break and drops in distance 11. HADDEYA - Only modest form shown so far and has yet to win a race. Unlikely to win this race In a tough race to find the winner we have sided with (1) ARITZ as a likely winner of this race. He is fit and ready for this race.(9) WESSEXis distance suited and must be respected.(8) PRETTY STRANGE. Her recent form brings her with a shot at winning a race like this. (2) DEVELOPER has run her best races over further but could have winning chance in this race. Selections (1) ARITZ - (2) DEVELOPER - (9) WESSEX - (8) PRETTY STRANGE

22 Race 7 1. PABAN DE FRANCE - Unbeaten in seven starts but is returning from a break. Has won twice at this course. Big chance 2. MAELANA - Returning from a break but does like this course and is clearly not out of it 3. DISMOITOUT D'OC - Always gives of his best. Has won at this track and should fight out the finish 4. ELIXIR DU SOLEIL - Well beaten in a claimer in comeback run and needs major improvement to win 5. L'EVADEE - Modest first two starts but is fit and ready for this so might earn some money 6. TSAR DE CANDALE - Returned from a very lengthy break to be third last time out. Might place 7. FLAMB'EE - Won four times in Returns from a break but has a chance if fit and well 8. WOODTIME PONTADOUR - Unreliable but has been supplemented for this race so could earn some money 9. DOWNTON D'AYZA - Has yet to win in 17 starts and was only third in a claimer last time out 10. FOLK DU PECOS - Holding form well and is course and distance suited. Could finish in the money 11. EMMA BELLE - Promising debut but regressed in her next two starts. Needs to wimprove to win 12. MELODIE CELESTE - Won comeback run and does have some ability. Could finish in the money 13. FIGUE DU PECOS - Holding form well but is returning from a break and could need this run Not too many horses can win seven races in a row and (1) PABAN DE FRANCE has done just that. There is every reason to believe that he can stretch it to eight even though he is returning from a break. He has won twice at this track. Stable companion (2) MAELANA is a threat as is is both (3) DISMOITOUT D'OC and (7) FLAMB'EE. Selections

23 (1) PABAN DE FRANCE - (7) FLAMB'EE - (3) DISMOITOUT D'OC - (2) MAELANA

24 REIMS - 9th April Trainer of the day : Jean-Luc Dersoir (311, 602, 814) Jockey of the day : Mathieu Mottier (407, 507, 707) Horse of the day : Ella de Baille (407) Dark Horse : Buxus Calendes (204) Race 1 1. APPLE DELADOU - Respectable mare that has shown good recent form and must be accounted for 2. AMORELLA - Modest recent form but all shoes come off today and Eric Raffin is in the reins 3. ACTRICE REVEE - Not disgraced last time out over course & distance but needs to do more to win 4. BELLE DU MATIN - Won two from six this term including a Quinte. Best to forget last run. Expected to make amends 5. BETSY DU QUENNE - Has done nothing of note for the past twelve months and is best to pass over 6. ANDA DE CIGNE - Poor recent form and needs to show vast improvement to feature 7. BOHEME DU JUILLE - Recorded a career best effort when runner-up in a class C at Vincennes last January. Needed the race last time 8. VIVA WELL - Useful mare in the Province but has not run since June last year and can be passed over 9. BORA DU CHATELET - Down the field in all three starts this term and is unlikely to pose a threat 10. BELLA DU VIVIER - Late developer that has morphed into a tough mare. Good last effort at Vincennes and is not out of it (4) BELLE DU MATIN encountered misfortunes in the running last time out. She won well over course and distance on 11 March and is given a vote of confidence to resume winning ways. (1) APPLE DELADOU is confirmed under today's conditions and should be a big player. (2) AMORELLA was last seen running without shoes in She has Eric Raffin in the seat and therefore must be

25 closely monitored. Selections (4) BELLE DU MATIN - (1) APPLE DELADOU - (2) AMORELLA - (7) BOHEME DU JUILLE

26 Race 2 1. CONSUL MADRIK - More effective in the claiming division at present and will have his work cut out 2. BOY DE LA VOIRE - Delicate but not void of ability and can pop-up in the places 3. CADIX - Fine mare with an enviable strike rate. Sanctioned thrice since return but with application should figure prominently 4. BUXUS CALENDES - Has one race under his belt at present. Front shoes come off and should be monitored 5. BARONNE VA BENE - Has made the frame just twice in last 24 outings and not a realistic proposition 6. CAID BARBES - Excellent trotter with nothing to prove at this level. Has every chance 7. ASSWORD DE BEA - Not sighted on comeback run. Has ability but needs to reaffirm 8. BORGINIO - Got back in the game at Mons after uncharacteristically breaking stride twice. Respected 9. AU TEMPS DUBONHEUR - Has had a modest 2017 season and is unlikely to pose a threat on comeback from the spell 10. AND ZERO DIX - Has done nothing noteworthy since August last year and can easily be passed over 11. BALZAC BOURGEOIS - Blows hot and cold and is definitely much more effective when barefoot. Others preferred 12. AVRIL CADE - Won a small race at La Capelle last May but has struggled for the rest of Returns from the spell today 13. CLARA DALLAUCH - Ran below-par at Cherbourg but otherwise very consistent in this division 14. CRESTA ROSSA - Delicate sort who has ample ability. Has been knocking on the door and deserves the utmost respect Although she has been disappointing over the past few months (3) CADIX remains a class act and is definitely worth a chancer. (6) CAID BARBES seldom runs a bad race going right-hand and is the big danger to the selection. (14) CRESTA ROSSA is enjoying a purple patch and should run a big race once again. (4) BUXUS CALENDES likes this course and has a good outside chance.

27 Selections (3) CADIX - (6) CAID BARBES - (14) CRESTA ROSSA - (4) BUXUS CALENDES

28 Race 3 1. ECLAT DE LA ROUVRE - Has won two races from 14 thus far but was never a factor in the other EVORINO D'ERIQUE - Has made the frame on several occasions last season including over course & distance. Not one to rule out 3. EDJAME VISAIS - Won two races in the Province in 2017 but has looked very ordinary in three starts this term 4. ESOPE - Can prove a handful but has been in very good form of late and must be respected 5. EL MESSIE JOROCO - Off the mark over track & trip in November. Two good runs this term and can place 6. ESPION DES BROUETS - Useful in the ridden code. Returns from a six months spell and will have nothing to offer 7. EASY DES FLICS - Has demonstrated ability last year. Ran a promising race at Le Croise on return to action. Player with improvement likely 8. EZANO VILLETOT - Lacks discipline but is not short of ability. Can stake a claim if applied 9. ENZO DU VIVIER - Has shown a certain amount of capability last year. Disqualified on comeback run and is hard to assess on current form 10. EPINARD DES MIRES - Unreliable but is distance suited and could pop up in the places 11. EPSILON JIEL - Still a maiden from 14 but is not void of ability and should be fitter than last time 12. ERBY DU GITE - Has looked very ordinary recently under harness and will generate little interest 13. ETRE MERITE - Got back in the game at Amiens following a lean patch and is clearly not out of it 14. EXCALIBUR ARTHUR - Won two valuable contests at the end of last year. Runner-up over course & distance on comeback from the spell. Player (14) EXCALIBUR ARTHUR is entered at 90 Euros from the threshold and finds here a great opportunity to get back in the winners box. He ran very well over course and distance on comeback from a spell and looks the one they all have to beat. (7) EASY DES FLICS left an excellent impression on his return to action and should go well. (11) EPSILON JIEL and (5) EL MESSIE JOROCO are

29 respected too. Selections (14) EXCALIBUR ARTHUR - (7) EASY DES FLICS - (11) EPSILON JIEL - (5) EL MESSIE JOROCO

30 Race 4 1. ETOILE DU FER - Erratic filly who is unlikely to influence the outcome under these conditions 2. ESPANOLA - Off since pulled-up at Enghien on 28 September and is best to be watched 3. ECOUTE MOI - Has really struggled this year and needs major improvement to feature 4. ESTIME UNIK - Prone to disqualification last season but ran a promising third on comeback at Amiens and can surprise once again 5. EMMA WOOD - Has done everything asked thus far and is one to be on the shortlist 6. ETOILE VICTORY - Still a maiden after 17 starts in either code. Off since 23 October. Watch 7. ELLA DE BAILLE - A close second on comeback from a one year spell. Has ample ability. The one they all have to beat 8. ELITE DU DOLLAR - Off the mark at Gournay en Bray last June. Has been in modest form since then 9. ENIGME DES ILES - Has demonstrated ability last year. Will come on from last start. Can pop-up 10. ETOILE DUBONHEUR - Delicate sort but very capable when applied. Has plenty of improvement to offer 11. EUPHORIA CARNOIS - A clear second over course & distance last November in a class F. Off since then 12. EASY DE BELLANDE - Lightly-raced. Has looked very promising last year. Off since 15 July though and will need the race 13. ERIPREE DU GOUTIER - Ran well in defeat on comeback run in the other code. Switches to harness with claims 14. EOULIE DU BOURG - Won two races at the end of last year but has struggled on both starts this term. Look elsewhere (7) ELLA DE BAILLE ran a big race on comeback after one year on the sidelines. She should prove hard to get passed with the expected improvement. (13) ERIPREE DU GOUTIER is another who ran well fresh but this was in the other code. However she is a winner under harness and must have a good chance. (5) EMMA WOOD and (10) ETOILE DUBONHEUR can be in the mix.

31 Selections (7) ELLA DE BAILLE - (13) ERIPREE DU GOUTIER - (5) EMMA WOOD - (10) ETOILE DUBONHEUR

32 Race 5 1. FARIDA - Just the one place (on turf) from seven runs and can be passed over 2. FIRST QUALITY - Promising debut race at La Capelle last October. Will come on from last start 3. FAITH OF MAGALOU - Not the best of run when fifth of eleven over course & distance. Has to be respected 4. FANNY CAT - Solid runner-up effort first time out at Amiens a fortnight ago. Player with improvement likely 5. FAMILY DU CHENE - Has been consistent thus far and must be included in calculations 6. FORTUNE DE CERISY - Ran a good race on comeback over course & distance last month. Not one to be underrated 7. FINLANDIA BELLA - Won well first time out at Nantes on 28 January. Subsequently disappointed at the same venue. Expected to make amends here 8. FOR LOVING YOU - Easy winner of a class F at Le Croise-Laroche on first career start one month ago. Expect a big run here again 9. FIBULE DU VIVIER - Placed twice from seven and needs to show improvement to go off the mark 10. FORTUNE - Three good runs at Rouen thus far and looks interesting on first attempt right-hand (8) FOR LOVING YOU won well first time out and must be a very nice filly. She has obviously plenty more to offer and could be a tough nut to crack. (7) FINLANDIA BELLA is another who pleased on her first winning start. She subsequently disappointed but must be given another chance. The well-related (4) FANNY CAT was a clear second at Amiens first time out and should acquit herself well. Selections (8) FOR LOVING YOU - (7) FINLANDIA BELLA - (4) FANNY CAT - (2) FIRST QUALITY

33 Race 6 1. DIVINE DI LEONE - Got back in the game here last time out and will try to confirm 2. DEESSE DE JIEL - Runner-up on both starts this year and must have a winning chance in this line-up 3. DAVINA - Won a class E at Amiens last July but has not run since September and is unlikely to be ready 4. DELOREANE - Beaten a long way on comeback run at Caen and needs to reaffirm 5. DOUCEUR DU CHENE - Holding form well and is expected to feature prominently once again 6. DOUCE LORRAINE - Outclassed rivals at Lisieux in a grade F at the end of March. Expect another big run 7. DEVISE DU VIVIER - Difficult to handle but not without merit. Remains shod though and chances limited 8. DAPHNE CLEMAXELLE - Modest performer who opened account at Argentan last January. Not sighted on four subsequent starts 9. DIVINE HONEY - Somewhat erratic but encouraged at the venue one week ago and is clearly not out of it 10. DORIS DES CHAMPS - Won a class E at Caen last May on her ninth career starts. Has not run since 11. DORABELLE - Solid in five of her last six when barefoot. Has to be respected 12. DRASTERIA - Obvious lack of consistency. Returns after a four months spell and is not easy to trust 13. DIABLESSE DU LOGIS - Just the one win from 33 and latest form gives little hope of seeing her bag a second success today 14. DAISY STAR - Recorded a fifth career victory at Paray last month and looks a sound place contender today The way (6) DOUCE LORRAINE scored at Lisieux suggests she has plenty more to offer. The rise in trip is unlikely to be an issue and she is the choice here ahead of (5) DOUCEUR DU CHENE who has long been due a win in this division. (2) DEESSE DE JIEL has never run a bad race right-hand and should be included in claculations.

34 Selections (6) DOUCE LORRAINE - (5) DOUCEUR DU CHENE - (2) DEESSE DE JIEL - (11) DORABELLE

35 Race 7 1. DISCO DE DJOON - Disqualified more often than not and can confidently be passed over 2. ETNA DAIRPET - A win and a second in ridden races. Will come on from last start. Not out of it 3. DOZULE GITAN - Opened account at Le Croise-Laroche last October. Has been in mixed form since 4. DAMIETTE - Won two small races in this code last year. Solid effort at Gournay latest but things look tougher here 5. DAISY D'HARCOUEL - Good last two runs in this discipline. Consistent for the most part and can feature 6. DARIUS DE FACQUE - Returns from the spell. First time under the saddle. Best to watch 7. ESTA BUENO - Won a class E at Vincennes last November. Disqualified twice since then 8. ETORKIZUNA - Showed better intentions in last start and is not out of it 9. EVA D'ARCY - Disappointed last two starts but has fair Vincennes form and must be respected 10. DEESSE OF FAIRY - Erratic mare who needs to show vast improvement to win a race like this. Watch 11. ELITE TURGOT - Had shown early promises at the start of last year. Disqualified more often than not since. Can make amends 12. ELZA DE SOUVIGNE - Blows hot and cold. Capable when applied but is unreliable. Good outside chance though 13. DYNAMIC JIMMY - Acquits himself respectably when he can keep his action together. Off since 15 December though and might need the race Judged on his best form (7) ESTA BUENO looks the one to be on. Nonetheless he remains an unpredictable horse that can go off stride any time. In case the selection happens to run below-par (9) EVA D'ARCY is the best alternative for success. Associated with top-rider Eric Raffin (12) ELZA DE SOUVIGNE is worth some consideration. Selections

36 (7) ESTA BUENO - (9) EVA D'ARCY - (12) ELZA DE SOUVIGNE - (11) ELITE TURGOT

37 Race 8 1. BAMBI DE KERNAS - A proven sort in the amateur division. Off since 8 November. Betting will guide 2. BLUE DAYA - Well held last two times out and although down in grade today will struggle to feature 3. BONHEUR DE JAL - Won three identical races last year. Will come on from last start and can be in the mix 4. COCKTAIL DE CARO - Blows hot and cold but remains capable on a good day and can stake a claim 5. CHIPIE D'ABBEMONT - Has long been struggling with form and will have nothing to offer 6. COSMOS REYOR - Last seen in the frame in May 2015 and cannot be worth any consideration 7. BAZAR DU BOULAY - Won a claimer last June but has done nothing of note since then 8. COCOTTE GAILLARD - Has raced only once this term. Much preferred when barefoot. Best to watch 9. BIANCA DES BROUETS - Effective on turf in this division but will have little to offer on sand today 10. BIGOUDIN - Has failed to make an impact in five starts last year. Hard to make a case 11. BRISTOL SYGA - One win (on turf) from five starts last year. Off since November and unlikely to be fit 12. ALICE DE THENNES - Down the field in all five starts last season. Returns from a 7 1/2 months spell 13. BEST D'EVEL - Regularly gives everything he has and should acquit himself well once again 14. BRAKO JIEL - Good consistent sort for the most part. On the rise and should go close 15. BRAGATO - Last seen in the winners box in July Off since 25 September. Best to watch 16. BANDIT - Very hard to knock in the amateur division and must be on the shortlist

38 It may be wise to go with the second row candidates in this modest line-up. (14) BRAKO JIEL is usually effective in this division and currently on the rise. He is given the vote ahead of (13) BEST D'EVEL who always gives a good account when racing right-hand. (16) BANDIT is confirmed under these conditions and is expected to be at the premises too. Selections (14) BRAKO JIEL - (13) BEST D'EVEL - (16) BANDIT - (4) COCKTAIL DE CARO - (1) BAMBI DE KERNAS

39 LE CROISE-LAROCHE - 9th April Trainer of the day : Vincent Martens (413, 605, 704, 803) Driver of the day : Christophe Martens (413, 605, 704, 803) Horse of the day : Diego Dry (407) Dark Horse : Dulcinée d'arbaz (314) Race 1 1. AVATAR BATAILLE - Latest win came in Debut for new trainer on first run since finishing sixth of 15 at Chartres in December 2. BOLIDE DU LOISIR - 27/1-winner at Caen on March 10. Disqualified on the last turn at the same venue 17 days later 3. BELLE VICTOIRE - Unbeaten in three races at this track between March and May last year. Second of 14 at Toulouse 10 days ago 4. ALIUM DE TAGOR - Five-time winner under the saddle. First race in harness since June VENEZIA SOMOLLI - Runner-up at this track 12 months ago. Not on the podium since. Midfield at Vincennes latest 6. ALPHA D'URZY - Scored at Cagnes-sur-Mer in March Unshod for the first time for 12 months 7. BOSS DE HOUELLE - Took two claimers last backend. Runner-up of 14 at Chartres latest. Prone to breaking stride 8. VOTRE PRESIDENT - Unplaced in all five starts in First appearance since mid-october 9. AH LA STAR - Hasn't won since taking a claimer at Enghien in August Disqualified in two of last three races 10. ALTESSE ECLATANTE - Course winner in June Fifth of 10 at Reims last time out on March VOLVERING D'AGEN - Not on the podium since autumn Second run back from a five-month break 12. VOLUBILIS ROSE - In the frame twice last backend. Third in a ridden race at La Capelle last month. Eighth of 14 at Reims on April ANTI DOCTOR - Third at Marseille-Vivaux in January and at Cagnes-sur-Mer in February. Sixth of 16 at Hyeres latest. Debut for new trainer 14. ASAP POWER - Runner-up six times at this track. Triumphant at Cagnes-sur-

40 Mer in January when last unshod 15. AMIGO KUKY - Course winner 13 months ago. Second of 15 at Marseille- Borely on March 31. Debut for new trainer 16. VIEUX LILLE - Hasn't appeared in the frame since winning twice in December To the rear at Bihorel-les-Rouen a week ago A fascinating contest to start with featuring the Romain Derieux-trained and driven (6) ALPHA D'URZY - who is unshod for the first time this year - and (3) BELLE VICTOIRE - a winner of all three races at this track. The former is just preferred. Caen-winner (2) BOLIDE DU LOISIR and (14) ASAP POWER should also be involved at the business end. Selections (6) ALPHA D'URZY - (3) BELLE VICTOIRE - (2) BOLIDE DU LOISIR - (14) ASAP POWER - (7) BOSS DE HOUELLE

41 Race 2 1. CYBER DE SOUVIGNE - In the places three times from six outings this year. Seventh of 16 at La Capelle when favourite a week ago 2. CONTE DEL GREEN - Course winner in Barefoot first time on second run back from a six-month break 3. CAP NORD - Three wins - all at Amiens - last year. Second run back from a 14-week break 4. CLEENA DRYME - Registered first win since 2016 when obliging at Angers latest on March CHOUKI DU BANNEY - Victorious on both previous visits to this track. Runner-up of 14 at Reims on April 1 6. CELEBRITY JIHEM - A win - at Caen - and a third last summer. First race since mid-october 7. CASH VRAC - Obliged at Marseille-Borely last September. Second race since resuming after a three-month break 8. CASH IS KING - Best recent efforts have come under the saddle. Fifth of 15 here in latest harness race on March 5 9. CIVKA BURKA DARBY - Course winner in Fifth of 16 at La Capelle last time out on March COCKTAIL DU BIWETZ - Six wins in a row at Wolvega in the Netherlands since December. Front shoes off only first time 11. CLARA DU HAUTY - Third at La Capelle at the start of March. Fifth of 10 at Mons three weeks later 12. CORTNEY VISAIS - Three victories last summer. Second run back from a five-month absence 13. CRAZY CHARM - Recorded fifth career win at Cagnes-sur-Mer last August. First run since September 14. COUCOU MON NEVEU - Runner-up at this track in February. Third of 13 at Mons last week. Debut for new trainer 15. CIGO PERON - Two wins and three seconds in Not seen since the end of September 16. CHERIE QUICK - Lightly campaigned since three wins in Refused to race in only appearance this year. Debut for new trainer

42 Recent Reims runner-up (5) CHOUKI DU BANNEY has a good record at this track and may have enough to beat (10) COCKTAIL DU BIWETZ who has been making hay in the Netherlands. Despite not being seen since September (13) CRAZY CHARM must be taken into account. (2) CONTE DEL GREEN and (1) CYBER DE SOUVIGNE are next best. Selections (5) CHOUKI DU BANNEY - (10) COCKTAIL DU BIWETZ - (13) CRAZY CHARM - (2) CONTE DEL GREEN - (1) CYBER DE SOUVIGNE

43 Race 3 1. DEVINIERE - Debut at the age of five for mare by Kaisy Dream out of Mazurka. Qualified at Grosbois 2. DAISYMONEY RINGEAT - One placing from six career outings. Seventh of 12 in Belgium on March DEESSE D'EMERAUDE - Third three times last year but still a maiden after 16 races. Sixth of 11 at Strasbourg last week 4. DISCOTHEQUE - 19-race maiden. Placed four times last year. Second run back from a three-month break 5. DAELICE DES TYLL - One placing last year - second at Gournay-en-Bray in May. Second race back after a five months off 6. DAOMY DE CLAIVALIS - Runner-up twice last summer. First race since finishing down the field here at the end of September 7. DEMOISELLE DU DER - Two successes last summer. First harness race this term after three outings under the saddle. Starts from 25m line 8. DANAE CAL - Third of nine in a ridden race in the Netherlands in November. Debut for new trainer on first run since 9. DAME DELO - Three victories last year but does break stride on a regular basis. 10th of 13 at La Capelle last week 10. DELICIOUS GIRL - Twice a winner at this track last year. Third of 18 at Laval on March DIVA D'OUVILLE - Victorious at Nantes in February. Fourth of 14 at La Capelle next time 12. DUCHESSE DAIDOU - Two wins here in 2016 and scored twice elsewhere last summer. First run since September 13. DIVA DU CAMPDOS - Third of 10 at this venue last month. Front shoes off for the first time this year 14. DULCINEE D'ARBAZ - Off the mark at Bernay last August. Third of 16 at Vincennes when last seen in November Nantes-winner (11) DIVA D'OUVILLE faces a couple of interesting adversaries. (9) DAME DELO is talented but erratic while (1) DEVINIERE who makes her first appearance at the age of five should be monitored in the market. (13) DIVA DU CAMPDOS - who was third here last month - is partially unshod for the first time in four races.

44 Selections (11) DIVA D'OUVILLE - (9) DAME DELO - (1) DEVINIERE - (13) DIVA DU CAMPDOS

45 Race 4 1. DIKKENEK - Has broken stride in all five races so far. First race since the end of October 2. DARIO DE BLARY - Yet to make the frame in seven appearances so far. First run for new trainer 3. DILLINGER GENTIL - A win and a third last summer. Debut for new trainer on first run since November 4. DON JUAN DE MOERES - Opened account at La Capelle last August. Third at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on March DUC DE CHRISTAL - In the places in both races since breaking duck at Vire in mid-february 6. DOCTEUR FOXTROT - Scored at Bihorel-les-Rouen in April last year and at Dieppe in August. Not seen since October 7. DIEGO DRY - Recorded fourth easy victory in a row at Wolvega on March 11 and remains barefoot here 8. DON DE LA VIE - A victory and four places in Starts from 25m line on first run since November 9. DINO DU DOME - Placed six times in 2017 but yet to win from 30 races. Sixth of 12 at Bihorel-les-Rouen last week 10. DUC D'OR - Second at Rouen-Mauquenchy in October and won at Meslaydu-Maine in December. Prone to breaking stride 11. DREAMS ARE FAKE - Two victories last backend. Fourth of 16 at this venue latest on March DEZIO JOSSELYN - Two wins last year. Third of 12 at La Capelle latest. Gabriele Gelormini booked 13. DEKO DE TILOU - Two wins and three places last term. Second run back from a four-month break 14. DARLEY HAMPTON - Two wins and six places from eight races. Not seen since the end of December 15. DOCTEUR DE MUZE - A win here and four places in Fourth of 13 at La Capelle last week on return from four months off Rick Wester's (7) DIEGO DRY has a leading chance of extending his winning sequence to five after four easy wins in the Netherlands. The opposition is headed by (13) DEKO DE TILOU and (15) DOCTEUR DE MUZE who should

46 both come on for their seasonal re-appearances. The consistent (14) DARLEY HAMPTON can take a hand if fit. Selections (7) DIEGO DRY - (13) DEKO DE TILOU - (15) DOCTEUR DE MUZE - (14) DARLEY HAMPTON

47 Race 5 1. ELHEME DE BLONDEL - Tailed-off at Beaumont-de-Lomagne in April 2017 in only race to date. Debut for new trainer 2. EUKARYA DU PATURAL - Five moderate efforts so far. Barefoot first time for second race back from a three-month break 3. ESCARCELLE - Disqualified in eight out of nine races. However a repetiton of her third here in December could be good enough to score here 4. ELEKTRA SYGA - Third place at La Capelle in November. Third run back from a four-month break 5. EPONA DES NEUZY - Best placing to date when runner-up of 12 at Rouen- Mauquenchy in October. Barefoot first time in first race since 6. ELFY HONEY - Runner-up at La Capelle in November. Third run back from three months off 7. ELITE DE CHAHAINS - One placing from 12 appearances (second at Montignac last July). Second run back from five months off 8. ELODIE DES PRES - Placed twice at Divonne-les-Bains last August. First run since the end of January 9. ELISANE DES VES - Runner-up at this venue in November. Fifth of 13 at La Capelle latest on March EN FOLIE - Runner-up at Saint-Aubin-les-Elbeuf and Orleans last summer. Seventh of 13 at La Capelle on March ELEGANTE DARCHE - 26 races without a win. Third of 13 at Gournay-en- Bray latest on March ELQUIRA D'OCQUE - Second at Arras in June last year and third at Rouen- Mauquenchy in December. Disqualified last twice (3) ESCARCELLE is a risky proposition - eight disqualifications from nine races - however if she can keep within the rules then a reproduction of her third place here in December should be good enough to land this. Cases can be made for Rouen-Mauquenchy runner-up (5) EPONA DES NEUZY and (6) ELFY HONEY who can make the podium at their best. Selections (3) ESCARCELLE - (5) EPONA DES NEUZY - (6) ELFY HONEY - (4) ELEKTRA

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49 Race 6 1. ELANIE LORRAINE - Unplaced twice before being disqualified when last seen at Cabourg in Novemer. First race since and barefoot first time 2. EXPONENTIELLE - Best placing so far when third of 12 at Mons in December. Second run back from three months off 3. ENORA DE NUIT - A couple of respectable efforts but yet to win from eight appearances to date 4. ESMERALDA STAR - Fourth in both completed races to date - most recently in a 13-runner heat at Strasbourg last week 5. ESCADA DE LOU - Placed under the saddle and likely to make a leap forward in harness running barefoot first time 6. ELLA D'ELCHE - Off the mark at Kuurne in Belgium in October. There or thereabouts in most races since 7. ELLE BOUME - Third at Saint-Omer and Laon last year. Eighth of 12 at Mons on March EXCELLENCE DU NORD - One place from 12 starts (runner-up at Saint-Omer last October). Three poor performances this year 9. ERINA D'OCCAGNES - Placed twice last summer before three disqualifications. Second race since returning after four months off 10. ESCARCELLE DE MAX - In the frame twice at Vittel last summer but hasn't troubled the judge since 11. EPOPEE ALDO - In-and-out performer. Scored at Chateauroux last August. Pulled-up at Orleans on seasonal bow last week 12. ELVA DU BREIL - Runner-up at Challans in October and last time out in a claimer at Bihorel-les-Rouen on March 11. Debut for new trainer Not the strongest heat and a chance is taken on (5) ESCADA DE LOU who should improve on her previous efforts running barefoot first time. (6) ELLA D'ELCHE - a winner in Belgium last October - has shown some consistency and can take a place. (4) ESMERALDA STAR will try to build on her fourth place at Strasbourg last week. Selections (5) ESCADA DE LOU - (6) ELLA D'ELCHE - (4) ESMERALDA STAR - (7) ELLE