VINCENNES - 27th November

Transcription

1 VINCENNES - 27th November Trainer of the day : Dominique Mottier (107, 316, 510, 905) Jockey of the day : Adrien Lamy (106, 202, 305, 406) Horse of the day : Corail d'aure (406) Dark Horse : Django de Mongochy (318) Race 1 1. CORONA GEDE - Has yet to make the frame after seven runs at Vincennes and unlikely to start today 2. CALINE DE FACO - Well beaten on sole start over course and distance. Has too much to find 3. CARAVELLE - Boasts a sound record in this discipline and should be accounted for 4. COMETE - Has demonstrated capabilities in harness racing. Well held last two times. First try under the saddle 5. CERES D'ORTIGE - Managed to keep stride last time out after two disqualifications in a row. Should come on for the run

2 6. CARLA DU CHATELET - Registered a career best effort last time out on the inner course. Leaing chance 7. CENORA - Tends to go very well when running without hind shoes and has to be closely monitored 8. CALYPSO VINOIR - Not without ability but well beaten on both starts over track and trip. Has a bit to find 9. CALE DES MALBERAUX - Two modest runs over course and distance but has ability and cannot be totally ruled out 10. CLEA MADRIK - Creditable effort on sole start in this discipline. Has obviously more to offer Summary (6) CARLA DU CHATELET has made significant progress in this discipline all year. She was well in the race when disqualified in the Group I Prix de Normandie and she will prove hard to beat today if she can keep within the rules. (7) CENORA is back over her preferred course and distance and could end a long losing run. Unshod on all four this time, (3) CARAVELLE should be thereabouts. (6) CARLA DU CHATELET - (7) CENORA - (5) CERES D'ORTIGE - (3) CARAVELLE

3 Race 2 1. AGI DE CRENNES - Ran a solid race last time despite disqualification. Previously won a Quinte and has to be shortlisted 2. VIKING LUDOIS - Useful sort on both codes but possibly better over shorter distances. Minor place chance 3. VIVIEN - Bounce back to form at Laval last time and should be considered on the back of this effort 4. VENISE SOYER - Has shown signs of revival since trained by Franck Terry and can surprise in a race like this 5. AMIGO TURGOT - Has no room for maneuver in this class of event. Better over right-handed courses at present 6. ANGE DE LUNE - Shaped-up nicely in a better race last time out. All shoes come off today and should be hugely respected 7. VARIUSO DU BOUFFEY - Not without a certain amount of ability but needs to up his game in a race like this 8. ANOA - Unplaced at 108/1 in a Quinte at Enghien last time out. Has too much to find 9. AGORA DU GOUTIER - Has long been struggling with form. Shoes come off though and Anthony Barrier gets the ride 10. VERDI DE TILLARD - Has yet to run a good race over the Vincennes outer course. All shoes come off and trainer is said to be confident 11. VERY FIRST - Gone cold in last three starts but all shoes come off today and looks capable of a surprise 12. ACCORD MARJACQ - Shaping-up for a ridden race next Sunday and unlikely to play role 13. VAAT DES CAILLONS - Finished third on sole start at Vincennes ( over course and distance). Eric raffin gets the call. Best to monitor 14. AXE DES CHAMPS - Does not make appeal on paper and easily passed over 15. VALTO - Going through a rough patch and looks hard to consider at present 16. VERSO DU JAAR - Showed signs of encouragement last time but still a long way from winning a race like this 17. ALIK JULRY - Had shown early promises but has not lived-up to expectations. Well-entered but plenty to find 18. ATHIS DELADOU - Very capable when he keeps in stride. Currently flying high and has a first rate chance

4 Summary (6) ANGE DE LUNE has had three prep races and all shoes come off this Monday. He should feature prominently if anywhere near last winter's form. (18) ATHIS DELADOU has shown significant mental progress in his last four starts and should post another pleasing effort. A close third behind the former in a Quinte at the beginning of September, (3) VIVIEN is one for the shortlist. (13) VAAT DES CAILLONS and (1) AGI DE CRENNES can be in the mix. (6) ANGE DE LUNE - (18) ATHIS DELADOU - (3) VIVIEN - (13) VAAT DES CAILLONS - (1) AGI DE CRENNES - (9) AGORA DU GOUTIER - (11) VERY FIRST - (2) VIKING LUDOIS

5 Race 3 1. DAUPHIN DU LOT - Likely to need this race again and best to pass over 2. DJUMBO VOLO - Has shown ability in the Province. Jean-Michel Bazire called-in for the drive is worth noting 3. DOCTEUR D'ERABLE - Returns from a 173 days absence and likely to need the run 4. DREAM GOLD - Capable sort when he can keep in stride and definitely worth considering 5. DREAM TO GIS - Pleased in last winning effort at Laval and has more to offer 6. DAYAN WINNER - Much more performing over flat tracks. Not a priority here 7. DEFI CALENDES - Possibly more efficient over shorter trips and best to pass over 8. DREAM WORLD - Smart performer under the saddle. Looks hard to fancy in a contest of this nature 9. DROP DE COLLEVILLE - Registered a career best effort at Le Croise- Laroche latest. Things look much tougher here 10. DILEMNE ANGELE - Returns from a two months absence and best to watch unless betting shows otherwise 11. DOLLAR SOYER - Not devoid of ability but remains very delicate and others are far more reliable 12. DIABOLO CASTELETS - Has had only one run in past twelve months and unlikely to be ready yet 13. DRUGSTORE - Has been in fine form lately and should be hugely respected despite rise in grade 14. DREAM DU CHATAULT - Never inishes far from the action but needs to up his game to win a race like this 15. DORUS WELL - A model of consistency and should give a good account of himself once again 16. DELFINO - Much better than last two runs suggest and expected to bounce back 17. DOOSTY - Gradually back on top of his game but still has plenty to find to represent a danger in this race 18. DJANGO DE MONGOCHY - Ideally entered at 10 euros from the threshold and can leave behind his last two below-par efforts

6 Summary (4) DREAM GOLD does not make much appeal on paper but he has always been held in high-esteem by his trainer and is likely to get back in the winners circle soon or later. He will be slightly preferred to (5) DREAM TO GIS who won well at Laval last time and seems to have plenty more to offer. It is best to forget (17) DOOSTY's last run under the saddle who had previously shown competitivity in this class of event. (4) DREAM GOLD - (5) DREAM TO GIS - (16) DELFINO - (18) DJANGO DE MONGOCHY - (15) DORUS WELL

7 Race 4 1. BAD BOY NEP - Lightly-raced this season. Goes well when not disqualified. Faces a tough task though 2. CAPORAL DE BRY - Was under pressure when he lost his stride last time out. Hard to fancy 3. BANCO BOY - One podium from six starts over course and distance. Modest recent form 4. BACCARAT DU LEARD - Has long been struggling with form and can confidently be passed over 5. CAPPRICIA VERDERIE - Has never made the frame in ten runs over course and distance. Poor recent form 6. CORAIL D'AURE - Recorded a seventh career victory when outclassing rivals over track and trip on 9 November 7. BILL PLEASE - A close second over 2200m last time following two victories at Enghien over 2875m 8. BLASON DU CEBE - Should come on for comeback run but still has quite a bit to find 9. BARRY DE COURTISON - Finished third in a class D at Rouen five days ago. Place chance 10. BIENNALE VRIE - Dual course and distance winner. Best to forget last run. Can be in the mix 11. CAID DE BENGALE - Knocking on the door in last two starts and should go close once again 12. BREEDER'S CUP - Has been firing on all cylinders since September and must be included in calculations 13. BIXENTA DU GERS - Showed better intentions at Bordeaux a fortnight ago. Will come on for the run Summary An impressive winner over course and distance earlier this month, (6) CORAIL D'AURE looks an obvious contender and is likely to take a power of beating. (11) CAID DE BENGALE ran well in this class of event last two times out and is the main danger to the selection. Narrowly headed last time on the inner course, (7) BILL PLEASE comes next ahead of (12) BREEDER'S CUP.

8 (6) CORAIL D'AURE - (11) CAID DE BENGALE - (7) BILL PLEASE - (12) BREEDER'S CUP

9 Race 5 1. DIANE DU LEVANT - Has never made the frame in nine starts this season and cannot be worth any consideration 2. DELICIOUS GIRL - Tends to go well when not disqualified but still too many uncertainties 3. DIDINE DU DIGEON - Not devoid of ability but remains very delicate. Cannot be ruled out though 4. DANJA DU DESERT - Pleasing effort on sole start at this course but needs to do more to win here 5. DAILY MUSIC - Much more performing under the saddle and best to pass over 6. DORNELLA DE JANZE - Looked very promising here last winter. Has had two comeback runs and should be ready today 7. DONATELLA TERRIE - Has shown good recent form in the Province but things are much tougher here 8. DARLING DE LA NOE - Has registered only one place from eight runs at Vincennes and others make more appeal 9. DELZIE DE PLANY - Disappointed on first start at Vincennes. Decent performer in the Province and should not be underrated 10. DAYTONA DODVILLE - Lightly-raced but has demonstrated plenty of ability and enters the equation 11. DEEVA DEVOL - Course and distance winner last spring. Has had two prep races and must be on top of her game at present 12. DIVA DU CAIEU - Enduring stride issues at present and unlikely to make an impact 13. DIVA MESLINOISE - Has shown plenty of capabilities early this season and can be the surprise package 14. DROTTNING VIKING - Has a poor record at this course. Obvious lack of consistency and others can be preferred 15. DALVA DE JADE - Needed the run last time here and likely to be a lot sharper today 16. DANIKA DE COURT - Has failed to make the frame in last five starts but never finishes far from the action though 17. DIANA DU PECH - Has never made the frame in seven starts at this course. Unlikely to change this figure 18. DESIREE STAR - Well-entered but modest recent form and needs to show

10 significant progress Summary (6) DORNELLA DE JANZE did not go unnoticed at Nantes on her second start back from a break. She is likely to come on a lot for the run and can go close if anywhere near the form that saw her win a class E here last February. (10) DAYTONA DODVILLE is a likely improver and could be give a bit to do to the selection. (11) DEEVA DEVOL will come on for her last run and requires monitoring. (6) DORNELLA DE JANZE - (10) DAYTONA DODVILLE - (11) DEEVA DEVOL - (3) DIDINE DU DIGEON - (14) DROTTNING VIKING

11 Race 6 1. DRUSENHEIM - Never a factor in seven starts at this course and unlikely to change this figure 2. DIABLESSE DU LOGIS - Has shown her limits in this class of event and unlikely to trouble the judge 3. DEESSE NOIRE - Modest effort on sole start in this discipline thus far and needs to show vast improvement 4. DARLA VILI - Two creditable efforts in this discipline thus far. Top-rider in the plate and should be hugely respected 5. DAISY MAISY - Has shaped-up nicely in a harness race for this. Strong form and looks hard to beat 6. DEQUIDIA - Disappointed in last run in this disicpline three weeks ago. Had previously shown ability and cannot be ruled out 7. DIVINE FOLIE - Has long been aimed at this race. Poor recent form though and others can be preferred 8. DIVINE AVENTURE - Modest recent form in harness races and looks hard to fancy on first run under the saddle 9. DALBA SOYER - Has been thereabouts in recent starts but needs to up her game to win here 10. DAISY D'ATOUT - Modest recent form and unlikely to make an impact in this line-up 11. DOUCHKA TURGOT - Won a class A last January here. Has been battling since then and best to watch 12. DAME DE BELLOUET - Second to Dequidia on debut under the saddle last month. Should come for the run Summary A winner of a class C in this discipline last spring, (5) DAISY MAISY must have great chance having now one race under her belt. She will be retained ahead of (12) DAME DE BELLOUET who made very promising debut in this discipline last month and has since then been preserved for this entry. Others to consider are by order of preference (4) DARLA VILI and (6) DEQUIDIA. (5) DAISY MAISY - (12) DAME DE BELLOUET - (4) DARLA VILI - (6)

12 DEQUIDIA

13 Race 7 1. FUNNY JOKE - Impressive winner when off the mark here two months ago. Expected to follow up 2. FANINA DES RACQUES - Registered a career best effort here twelve days ago and should be in the mix 3. FLORE DE JANEIRO - Has failed to make the frame in last seven starts. Best to pass over 4. FRENCH DARLING - Well-entered. Has shown plenty of promises but has yet to make her mark at this course 5. FEE DE LUNOJO - Never a factor in three career starts. Not a priority in this line-up 6. FERRARI ROUGE - Looked promising when off the mark at Cordemais but has registered three poor runs on parisian tracks thus far 7. FIREFLY - Has been knocking on the door in recent starts and should be respected 8. FILLY RAINBOW - Gone cold in last two starts after promising debuts in the Province. Hard ot fancy 9. FLEUR DE LYS DELO - Won well when off the mark at Enghien one month ago but disappointed last time out 10. FIONA DE BAILLY - Caught the eye here last time out after early disqualification. Can surprise 11. FANTA DIALO - Modest debut effort here last month and has plenty to find Summary (1) FUNNY JOKE was an impressive winner when off he mark here over 2200m. She looks the obvious pick on paper and will lead the charge ahead of (4) FRENCH DARLING who bounced back to form at Graignes following a belowpar effort on 14 November. With Eric Raffin on board, (6) FERRARI ROUGE is capable of grabbing a stake cheque. (1) FUNNY JOKE - (4) FRENCH DARLING - (6) FERRARI ROUGE - (2) FANINA DES RACQUES

14 Race 8 1. ELLA DE LA RIVE - One place from seventeen starts thus far. Not a realistic option 2. ETOILE DE MER - Made a promising return to action at Graignes. Steps up in grade though 3. ELEGANTE OLIVERIE - Second passed the post in a ridden race last time before subsequent disqualification. Must be respected 4. ECLIPSE DESBOIS - Ran extremely well despite disqualification at Argentan last time. Big expectations on debut at Vincennes 5. ELEE DE TEDD - Never won a race from 19 starts. Has failed to make the frame in last 8 runs 6. ENIGMA DREAM - Off the mark at Cagnes sur Mer last August. Has been in mixed form since 7. ESCORTE VRIE - Has been thereabouts in recent starts but still a maiden after 18 starts 8. EVA DU DERBY - Improved last two runs and should be closely monitored 9. EGIDA SOMOLLI - Goes very well when not disqualified and requires monitoring on debut at Vincennes 10. ENDIABLEE - Well-backed but disqualified in last two starts and has a bit to prove at present 11. EVITA PERON - Has demonstrated a lot of ability in the Province. Looks interesting on first bid at Vincennes 12. EVIDENCE DE CHENU - Has no room for maneuver in a race of this nature and can be passed over 13. EXQUISA BELLA - Displayed a couple of promising efforts last spring but has been battling in four runs since back from a break Summary (4) ECLIPSE DESBOIS has always been well-regarded by her connections and although she was disqualified at Argentan, she displayed an impressive effort on this occasion after losing a lot of ground at the start. However she faces a stiff challenge and most notably from (11) EVITA PERON but also from (3) ELEGANTE OLIVERIE who was unlucky but convincing in her last run under the saddle here.

15 (4) ECLIPSE DESBOIS - (11) EVITA PERON - (3) ELEGANTE OLIVERIE - (9) EGIDA SOMOLLI

16 Race 9 1. EMERAUDE D'IDEF - Looks held on paper in a race like this and best to pass over 2. EVA GIRL - Two good runs at Laval thus far and should be respected on first bid at Vincennes 3. EGERIE DE BANNES - Well-backed (6.8/1) when only fifth in a class E at Pornichet on 18 September. Off since then 4. EGERIE IMPERIALE - Made a promising return to action at Reims 11 days ago. Player with improvement likely 5. ELODIE RIDGEHEAD - Ran well against the colts and geldings at Maure. Shall find this much easier against fillies only 6. EVA DE L'ISOP - Improved last run at Bordeaux and steps up in grade with claims 7. EMOTION MESLOISE - Has shown limited ability in the Province. Has it all to prove at Vincennes 8. EVITA HAUFOR - Impressive on both winning starts this year. Well in contention when disqualified here three weeks ago 9. EASY IS BACK - Goes well when not disqalified. Can make the frame if in the mood 10. ETOILE SUEDOISE - Won well at Strasbourg before subsequent disqualification at Vincennes. Can be given another chance 11. ETOILE DU MELEUC - Has failed to make the frame in last six starts and unlikley to change this figure 12. EUROPA BLUE - Never won a race from 24 starts and latest form does not instill much confidence Summary (8) EVITA HAUFOR was well in contention for success when she went off stride in the last bend here last time. She has to be given another chance. Danger can come from (2) EVA GIRL who ran well in defeat at Laval last time and must be worth a race like this. Against fillies only today and associated with Jean-Michel Bazire, (5) ELODIE RIDGEHEAD must be taken in consideration too. (8) EVITA HAUFOR - (2) EVA GIRL - (5) ELODIE RIDGEHEAD - (9) EASY IS

17 BACK

18 DEAUVILLE - 27th November Trainer of the day : Jean-Claude Rouget (s) (204, 306, 402, 410) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (102, 204, 306, 410) Horse of the day : Old Trafford (603) Dark Horse : Fortune de Mer (504) Race 1 1. PASCASHA D'OR - Progressive sort. Has ability but needs to show more than he has done on this surface - capable 2. AZURO - Improving at a rate of knots. Shot up the ratings after last-start Quinte+ win but could well follow up 3. NAGANO GOLD - Jockey David Liska partners this Vaclav Luka-trained Sixties Icon newcomer. Consider 4. LADY VALDEAN - Returned to form in her first outing on these shores and could confirm that improvement trying the surface. Watch 5. VIENNA WOODS - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Place chance 6. PAUL'S SAGA - Not disgraced in either Quinte+ events recently. Won at this level prior to that so can make her presence felt 7. GRESHNITSIA - Unexposed. Has plenty scope but needs to show more to be competitive - watch for now Summary (2) AZURO followed up a win on this surface two starts ago with victory in a Quinte+ event on the turf last time and, with jockey Soumillon aboard and further progress expected, is taken to complete the hat-trick. On exposed form, progressive (1) PASCASHA D'OR should pose a threat, although the same could be said of capable (6) PAUL'S SAGA, who should fare better at this level. (2) AZURO - (1) PASCASHA D'OR - (6) PAUL'S SAGA - (4) LADY VALDEAN

19 Race 2 1. SALT LAKE CITY - Winner at this level and on this surface, albeit over further. Has held his own in better company - respect 2. TAWAHID - Hat-trick seeking colt who has made smart progress recently. More to do in first start on this surface, though 3. WILDERNESS NOW - Above-average sort with solid form credentials. Still on the up, he can make his presence felt 4. CRISTOT - Improving last-start winner, who has confirmed early promise in two comeback runs. More to come, contender 5. DENAAR - Has revelled in racing on the fibresand. Runner-up in a similar contest over 1500m last time - can go one better 6. DOUBLE VARIANCE - Promised much after winning first two starts but has lost her way in six subsequent outings. Form return needed 7. TECKWIN - Has failed to confirm early promise in two recent comeback outings. Chance on earlier form - watch 8. LAMCHOPE - Is better than her last start suggests. Consistent and capable on this surface - place chance Summary Good race. (5) DENAAR was only touched off by a useful sort last time, when conceding 3,5kgs. That rival has subsequently finished second in a Listed race, so on that form the selection should be hard to beat. Last-start winners (4) CRISTOT and (3) WILDERNESS NOW are progressive sorts who could have a say in the outcome, if making further improvement. (1) SALT LAKE CITY is also capable of staking a claim. (5) DENAAR - (4) CRISTOT - (3) WILDERNESS NOW - (1) SALT LAKE CITY

20 Race 3 1. RAKHAA - New Approach colt from the John-Edward Hammond yard. Ronan Thomas rides 2. AL ADAID - Andre Fabre-trained Zoffany newcomer to be partnered by Gregory Benoist. Watch 3. BEAUTOT - Ioritz Mendizabal rides this son of Le Havre from the Simone Brogi yard 4. BOULEVARD - Well-bred first-timer by Galileo representing formidable connections. Expect a bold showing 5. BLACK CAT - Elusive City newcomer from the Carlos & Yann Lerner stable. Frida Valle Skar rides 6. PERFECT CITY - Christophe Soumillon is a noteworthy jockey booking for this Jean-Claude Rouget-trained Elusive City colt. 7. DUC DE MERAN - Newcomer by Nathaniel out of a successful mare. Pia Brandt trains, Mickael Barzalona rides 8. TOTEM - Literato gelding on debut. Trainer Antoine Lamotte d'argy has engaged Chloe Hue to ride 9. CHAILLOUE - Another Rouget-trained first-timer. Hugo Journiac partners this Le Havre colt 10. HAPPY FOX - Jockey Stephane Pasquier and trainer Nicolas Clement combine with Literato newcomer 11. TRINITY - Alex Bendjama rides this Mizzen Mast gelding, one of three newcomers from the Christophe Ferland stable 12. NATIVE AMERICAN - Intello colt from the Christophe Ferland yard. Julien Augedoes duty in the saddle 13. ACE COMBAT - Christiane Head-Maarek runner. This Shamardal colt will be ridden by Adrien Moreau 14. MR MACFLY - Gelded son of Alianthus. Erwann Lebreton rides for Edouard Thueux 15. IDILICO - This Lawman colt represents formidable connections. Maxime Guyon rides for trainer Christophe Ferland Summary A full field of newcomers, so no form to go by. On pedigree, Galileo colt (4) BOULEVARD is expected to go well on debut for big names in the game. However, both (6) PERFECT CITY and (15) IDILICO fit similar profiles so should

21 give good accounts of themselves too. Several others have been touted and, as such, warrant respect. They include (7) DUC DE MERAN, (2) AL ADAID and (1) RAKHAA. (4) BOULEVARD - (6) PERFECT CITY - (15) IDILICO - (7) DUC DE MERAN

22 Race 4 1. SPRINKLING - Quality Road debutante trained by Henri-Francois Devin. Mickael Barzalona rides 2. ALMAHA - Well-related Galileo filly. Gregory Benoist rides for trainer Jean- Claude Rouget 3. ORIENTAL QUEEN - Frederic Head-trained Declaration of War of newcomer to be ridden by Aurelien Lemaitre 4. DUTRIEU - First-timer by So You Think. Fabrice Veron rides for trainer Eoghan O'Neill 5. LOZOYA - Declaration of War debutante from a yard that does well with its youngsters. Monitor closely 6. TINGU - Francis-Henri Graffard-trained Intello newcomer. Worth noting that Pierre-Charles Boudot rides 7. EMMA PRINCESS - Jockey Jerome Cabre and trainer Yann Barberot team up with this Elusive City debutante 8. COLONIA - Fabrice Chappet-trained Champs Elysees filly on debut. Tony Piccone does duty in the saddle 9. TIBERIADE - Hannouma filly from Arry Benillouche's yard. To be partnered by Ioritz Mendizabal 10. MOSKOVA - This Invincible Spirit newcomer represents the formidable Soumillon-Rouget jockey-trainer combination 11. NYMFCO - Falco debutante from the Fabrice Vermeulen stable. Clement Lecoeuvre rides 12. SANTALIA - Philippe Leblanc's Alianthus filly on debut to be ridden by Jerome Moutard 13. NADA IGUAL - This Manduro first-timer from Henri-Francois Devin's yard will be partnered by Theo Bachelot 14. VALLEE DE SEINE - Laurent Postic's Youmzain debutante to be ridden by Eddy Hardouin 15. CATS ON TREES - Myboycharlie filly trained by Ludovic Gadbin and to be ridden by Hugo Journiac 16. BOUNTY BOUND - Jean-Vincent Toux's Showcasing newcomer to be ridden by Ronan Thomas Summary

23 Intriguing contest of 16 unraced fillies. Well-related (2) ALMAHA is a tentative selection, as she is bred to be useful. Her stable companion (10) MOSKOVA is likely attract plenty attention too, with jockey Soumillon aboard. Both (3) ORIENTAL QUEEN and (5) LOZOYA hail from yards that do well with their youngsters, so warrant respect. (6) TINGU and (13) NADA IGUAL are also worth considering on debut. (2) ALMAHA - (10) MOSKOVA - (3) ORIENTAL QUEEN - (5) LOZOYA - (6) TINGU

24 Race 5 1. POLONIA QUEEN - Progressive, hat-trick seeking filly. Capable on the surface - leading contender 2. VIVA POLONIA - Ultra-consistent last-start winner. Has more to do in this lineup and in first start on the fibresand - place chance 3. FULL DANCE - Course winner who ran with merit in a Quinte+ event on the turf last time. Can pose a threat at this level 4. FORTUNE DE MER - Not disgraced in recent Quinte+ races and should fare better in this class. No forlorn hope 5. LOVE MONEY - Has shown signs of a return to form recently, albeit in lesser contests. Outsider in this line-up 6. CHASSELAY - Proven fibresand performer. Arrives in good form and still on the up, so could have a say in the outcome 7. GODERVILLE - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts in Quinte+ races inspire little confidence. Upset material 8. KING JADE - Course winner in December Outclassed in Quinte+ races but could return to form at this level - watch 9. CRIMSON LAKE - Arrives in good form, albeit at a lower level. Usually gives of her best and the engaging of Soumillon is a plus 10. EMELINA BELLA - Ultra-consistent stayer, holding form off her current rating. Has earning potential under a galloping weight 11. WALKURE - Moderate recent form and fibresand record off inspire little confidence. Others preferred 12. BROGLIE - Moderate recent form and fibresand record off inspire little confidence. Others preferred 13. RIVER PLATE - Summary Competitive handicap and (3) FULL DANCE is only marginally preferred ahead of hat-trick seeking (1) POLONIA QUEEN. Both are in good form and proven on the surface, so could fight out the finish. The same, however, also applies to (6) CHASSELAY who could also be a factor in the outcome. (2) VIVA POLONIA is another with decent credentials in her first start on the fibresand. (4) FORTUNE DE MER is not without a chance either and could represent the value in the race.

25 (3) FULL DANCE - (1) POLONIA QUEEN - (6) CHASSELAY - (2) VIVA POLONIA

26 Race 6 1. NINIAN DES AIGLES - Moderate performer this season, albeit off higher ratings. Nearing a competitive mark so could show more 2. DOUVILLE - Improved recently, albeit in claimers. Needs to reproduce that form at handicap level - place chance 3. OLD TRAFFORD - Ultra-consistent, versatile and still on the up. Obviosu choice on form - hard to oppose 4. MONSIEUR BANDIDO - Capable of earning on best form, though recent inconsistencies inspire little confidence 5. SO PLEASING - Capable at this level and on this surface but struggled off this rating last time and has proven unreliable. Outsider 6. MANSIONSA - Ran with merit last time when reverting to the flat. Versatile and stays well, so warrants respect 7. ECLAIR BERE - Returned to form with a 2nd over 2000m on the turf. Aided by blinkers but unproven on the fibresand 8. CHILPERIC - Has bounced back to form and found consistency of late. Chance if reproducing recent efforts on this surface 9. POUDREUSE - Holding form without really threatening to shed her maiden tag. Place chance 10. SPRITZ ORANGE - Won first start when fitted with blinkers but has failed to confirm that improvement in subsequent starts. Outsider 11. KAZAK D'AUMONE - Moderate performer this season, albeit off higher ratings, and yet to show on this surface. Others preferred 12. ELENA BERE - Showed encouraging signs of improvement in a similar contest last time. Must confirm to feature 13. VINNIEVANBAILEYS - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Makes little appeal - others preferred Summary (3) OLD TRAFFORD thrives on this surface and makes plenty appeal on current form, so should take a power of beating in a race lacking of real depth. (8) CHILPERIC could prove best of the rest if building on creditable recent displays, although both (7) ECLAIR BERE and versatile stayer (6) MANSIONSA have claims of filling the runners-up berth. (2) DOUVILLE has earning potential too.

27 (3) OLD TRAFFORD - (8) CHILPERIC - (7) ECLAIR BERE - (6) MANSIONSA

28 Race 7 1. BOLTCITY - Honest veteran campaigner. Shot up the ratings with back-toback wins in similar contests - goes for hat-trick 2. HEAVE HO - Moderate performer this season, albeit off higher ratings. Steadily nearing a competitive mark but must show more 3. DARK ROAD - Returned to form when reverting to the fibresand last time. Chance if confirming that improvement 4. NEW FIGHTER - Moderate performer this season, albeit off higher ratings. Steadily nearing a competitive mark but must show more 5. MARYENKHOR - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts inspire little confidence 6. RUBY WEDDING - Veteran mare in decent form. Chance if at her best, though recent efforts on fibresand inspire little confidence 7. STAR OF PARIS - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 8. DULCIADARGENT - Disappointed on the turf last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance reverting to fibresand 9. DAUPHINE DOREE - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 10. AGNES CHAMP - Well-tried 11-year-old veteran. In decent form and has reached a competitive mark - must be respected 11. MIGNOLINO - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 12. LANDO'S GIRL - Finished 2nd in a weaker race on the turf last time. Capable on the fibresand - Eachway chance 13. TIBERIO - Showed signs of a return to form last time. Must confirm that improvement switching back to the fibresand 14. LE VALENTIN - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts inspire little confidence 15. LUMINOUS MIND - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 16. TOUCH OF REAL - Moderate performer recently, albeit off higher ratings. Could show more - place chance Summary

29 Difficult to assess but it may be worth siding with hat-trick seeking veteran (1) BOLTCITY, despite a hike in his rating following recent improvement. Both (6) RUBY WEDDING and (10) AGNES CHAMP could pose a threat to the selection if reproducing recent efforts, although (3) DARK ROAD could also have a say if building on an improved last start. If at her best, (8) DULCIADARGENT could earn a cheque. (1) BOLTCITY - (6) RUBY WEDDING - (10) AGNES CHAMP - (3) DARK ROAD - (8) DULCIADARGENT

30 Race 8 1. MAGIC MAC - Poor recent form probably reflective of her chances. Appears to have lost her way - others preferred 2. RED FINE - Is better than recent efforts suggests. Capable of earning on best form - respect 3. MAMOURG - Is better than recent efforts suggests. Capable of earning on best form - respect 4. RACE FOR FAME - Holding form and has confirmed that consistency off his current rating. Reliable, leading contender 5. REBECAMILLE - Is better than recent efforts suggests. Capable of earning on best form - respect 6. GOTTINGEN - Returned to winning ways when reverting to the fibresand last time. Unlikely to repeat the feat 7. CHIEF HAWKEYE - Veteran gelding, reached a competitive mark so must be respected, despite moderate fibresand record 8. RISTRETTO - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts inspire little confidence 9. COLIBRI CAEL - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Capable of better but others are preferred 10. AS DE COEUR - Running well and in good form at this level. Leading contender on current form 11. BERUSKA - Is better than recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form 12. BECQUAGEMME - Poor recent form probably reflective of his chances. Appears to have lost her way - others preferred 13. EL VALLE - Poor recent form probably reflective of his chances. Appears to have lost her way - others preferred 14. XENOPHANES - Running well and in good form at this level. Big runner on current form 15. RENOUNCE - Capable of earning on best form, although recent inconsistencies inspire little confidence 16. EMPIRIC - Poor recent form on the turf makes little appeal. Better expected reverting to the fibresand Summary

31 Open. (4) RACE FOR FAME has confirmed recent improvement off his current rating, so is given the nod to land the spoils. However, both (10) AS DE COEUR and (14) XENOPHANES arrive in good form too, so could pose a threat to the selection. (2) RED FINE and (3) MAMOURG are also capable of making their presence felt in a competitive concluding event. Several others have earning potential too. (4) RACE FOR FAME - (10) AS DE COEUR - (14) XENOPHANES - (2) RED FINE - (3) MAMOURG

32 CABOURG - 27th November Trainer of the day : Jean-Paul Marmion (313, 511, 601, 701, 815) Jockey of the day : Antoine Wiels (313, 511, 601, 701) Horse of the day : Django Gibus (204) Dark Horse : Blanca de Victhi (103) Race 1 1. BELGRADE - Has won the least prize-money and steps up in class after two amateur contests. Acts better unshod behind 2. BONTE D'ABBEVILLE - Has really a patchy form and acts better totally barefoot. Not a priority 3. BLANCA DE VICTHI - Well beaten on her reappearance run after six months off but is unshod on all four here (two wins and a third place in three starts) 4. BONA FIDE - Worth a race like this on class alone but has often gait problems. Off since last July and could need the race 5. ARCHE DE MALBERAUX - Brave mare who always gives her best but looks more competitive in amateur events 6. BERLINE DU VIVIER - Has just got set the record straight winning at Le Croise-Laroche after three disqualifications in a row. Will try to reproduce same effort 7. BAHIA DE BOUGY - Not a model of consistency but can be in thereabouts with good trip. Unshod on all four once more 8. AWA VICTORIA - Surprising winner on penultimate start over Mauquenchy 2850m (1'15''9) at 137-1! Disqualified since 9. AMAZING TWIN - Brave mare who always gives her best but seldom wins. Only 1/4 on the podium unshod in front 10. BEA THORIS - At her best right now and has just been easy runner-up over course and distance (1'15''7) ahead of three of today's rivals 11. BELLE DES GOSSETS - Unpredictable mare who looks more competitive on grass now. Has already won over course and distance in 1'16''8 12. BELLSA DE JUMILLY - Comes from amateur events. Little room for manoeuvre with her earnings and is not a priority 13. AURORE ECLATANTE - Not placed on the podium since September 2015 and has to show improvement. Unshod behind again

33 14. BERKANE - Now trained by Arnaud Desmottes after Comte de Bellaigue. Off since last May and should need the race 15. BORA BEJI - On the rise since is trained by Philippe Billard and has probably been carefully prepared for this event against sole mares 16. BOURBONNE MESANGE - Close to her best level after four months off and is a podium chance unshod behind once more Summary The consistent (10) BEA THORIS finished second here behind Bambina Fortuna over course and distance last time out. She had a few of today's opponents behind on that occasion and a repeat performance could be good enough. (3) BLANCA DE VICTHI needed the outing at Croise-Laroche this month but is more than capable at this level. (6) BERLINE DU VIVIER and (15) BORA BEJI are next best. (3) BLANCA DE VICTHI - (10) BEA THORIS - (6) BERLINE DU VIVIER - (15) BORA BEJI - (9) AMAZING TWIN

34 Race 2 1. DAIQUIRI - Inside draw on the first tier. Very disappointing since last June and needs to find his best form. Unproven with his apprentice 2. DIABLOTIN - Has been prepared for this event which is totally barefoot for the first time. Leading chance 3. DIAMANT DE MONCHEL - Brave gelding who has not won since August Could have more to offer totally barefoot for the first time 4. DJANGO GIBUS - Has just got back in the winner's circle with style over Cabourg 2750m (1'14''9). Can strike again without his shoes 5. DECLIC DU SOLEIL - Disqualified thrice recently but could be suited by righthanded comeback. Unshod on all four once more 6. DYNAMIC CHARM - Grass specialist who is off since September 17. Only unshod behind on his sand comeback 7. DESPERADO JIEL - Right-handed tracks specialist who is in his category. Is worthy of another fine result without his shoes 8. DIESEL STAR - Inside draw on the second tier. Improving nicely every run and has just got off the mark. However needs to prove himself at this higher grade 9. DIEHARD DE PEBRISY - Still unproven on right-handed tracks and needs to show improvement. Usual driver 10. DELTA DE LA VALLEE - No room for manoeuvre on the second tier and acts better unshod. Not going to be easy 11. DANTE TURGOT - The richest on second tier. At his best right now but is progressively stepping up in grade 12. DAHLIA BLANC - Has clearly won the least prize-money. Caught the eye at the rear of the field latest after his disqualification Summary (4) DJANGO GIBUS got back to winning ways here in impressive style over 2750m two weeks ago. He steps back in trip today but unshod on all four again he can record his fourth career success. (2) DIABLOTIN will have been prepared for this race and racing barefoot for the first time cannot be discounted. (5) DECLIC DU SOLEIL and (7) DESPERADO JIEL are next best

35 (4) DJANGO GIBUS - (2) DIABLOTIN - (5) DECLIC DU SOLEIL - (7) DESPERADO JIEL

36 Race 3 1. DARLING D'OURVILLE - Inside draw on the first tier. Will be suited by righthanded comeback but could be outpaced over this shortyer trip 2. DIANE SOYER - Has just got back in the winner's circle over Graignes 2725m (1'17''5) but could find it harder here 3. DEMOLITION BLUE - Lacklustre last three outings and is probably exhausted after a lot of races this year. Always unshod on all four 4. DIXIE MADRIK - Has not stopped improving since is unshod on all four and should fight out the finish 5. DIVINITY DU GRENY - Not placed on the podium since last March and looks not better without her shoes. Only a secondary chance 6. DAPHNE DU CLOS - Back in harness events after five ridden attempts. Will try and take advantages of any of favourite's mishaps 7. DIANE DU NORD - Made zero impact since last July and needs to reassure in priority. Really better without her shoes 8. DARK NIGHT - Inside draw on the second tier. 3/4 on the podium unshod on all four and can be in the shakeup 9. DAPHNE DE FAVEROL - Comes from claimers and has no room for manoeuvre at this higher grade. Always unshod on all four 10. DARLING D'HERMINE - Unpredictable mare who is often first or disqualified. Tony Le Beller has been booked 11. DOUCE LORRAINE - Well beaten on her reappearance run after ten months off and is again driven by her trainer. Will quietly race 12. DIVA QUICK - Three wins and disqualified once since is unshod on all four. Has to be highly shortlisted 13. DISTINGUA BELLA - Promising filly who caught the eye on her reappearance run after seven months off. First-rate chance 14. DIVA DE TILLARD - Scored two races in a row last July but has less room for manoeuvre now. Looks held by some rivals on class alone Summary Although not with the best draw here (13) DISTINGUA BELLA performed well at Angouleme last month when second after being off for seven months. She has won four of her seven career starts and can looks the one to beat here today. The improving (4) DIXIE MADRIK is unshod on all four again today and cannot be ruled out. (6) DAPHNE DU CLOS and (10) DARLING D'HERMINE can make

37 the frame. (13) DISTINGUA BELLA - (4) DIXIE MADRIK - (6) DAPHNE DU CLOS - (10) DARLING D'HERMINE

38 Race 4 1. CHANSON MAJYC - Has won the least prize-money and was disqualified on her ridden debut. Difficult to recommend 2. CASDAR DU RELAIS - Far eighth on his ridden debut behind Circe de Chanjac and needs to prove himself in this new discipline 3. CIRCE DE CHANJAC - Fifth and eighth in two ridden attempts. Unshod on all four once more but it is not enough 4. CADILLAC GEDE - Disqualified on her ridden debut when was exhausted. Needs to prove herself in this new discipline 5. COSMOPOLITE SEVEN - Ridden specialist who was close third on penultimate start over course and distance (1'15''5) 6. CHARMING LADY - Has really a patchy form and her level is difficult to evaluate on her ridden debut 7. CYCLONE D'AMARO - Ridden specialist who is not a model of consistency. New partner up 8. CINQ AVRIL - Back to his favouritye course and distance but is off since last December and should need the race 9. CALITCHE DIDJEAP - Disqualified thrice recently but is back in his preferred discipline. However needs to reassure in priority 10. CLEENA DRYME - Decent fourth for her new yard and is proven under the saddle. Can create a surprise 11. CRAQUITO BEST - Easily scored on penultimate start over course and distance (1'16''2) with his apprentice up. Has been prepared for this race since 12. CASINO CEHERE - Has already scored under the saddle but was very disappointing in his last three starts in this discipline 13. CYBELE DU LOULAY - First and third with her apprentice. Has just trotted 1'14''8 over course and distance 14. CANDIE GUERCHAISE - Quite consistent in harness events and is back under the saddle (fourth and disqualified). Only unshod behind 15. CEMOI DE NAVARY - Has just got back in winning ways over Reims 2600m (1'16''4) in front of Cyclone d'amaro. Higher opposition here 16. CAPUCINE CELINA - Maybe exhausted after a lot of races this year and is probably more competitive in the provinces 17. CASSIO BUISSONAY - Has been carefully prepared for this event which is unshod on all four. Has already trotted 1'15''4 over course and distance 18. CARLA DU CAMPDOS - First, runner-up and ninth unshod in front. Could be

39 an interesting one on her ridden debut Summary In what looks a very open contest preference is for (17) CASSIO BUISSONAY who will have been prepared with this race in mind. Runner up over course and distance here in August he can go one better today. (6) CHARMING LADY is making her ridden debut today and must be respected. (17) CASSIO BUISSONAY and (11) CRAQUITO BEST are two more to consider. (15) CEMOI DE NAVARY is next best. (13) CYBELE DU LOULAY - (6) CHARMING LADY - (17) CASSIO BUISSONAY - (11) CRAQUITO BEST - (15) CEMOI DE NAVARY

40 Race 5 1. EQUINIO SPORT - Has clearly won the least prize-money but has just got off the mark with style over Mauquenchy 2850m (1'19''8). Steps up in class 2. EXEL D'EPUISAY - Brave gelding who has never been disqualified in eleven races but is still a maiden. Proven with his apprentice 3. ECLAT DE BEYLEV - Has not stopped improving since last August but was beaten by Eldorado de Loiron last time out at Agen 4. ECUYER CEHERE - Scored two races in a row last August but has less room for manoeuvre since. Not a priority 5. ECLAT DE LAIGNE - Has already shown interesting potential but is off since last June and should need the race. Best to watch 6. EL SORO - Taking time to find his best form after three months off and is driven by his trainer here. Could quietly race 7. ESPACE D'ERABLE - Finished down the field on his reappearance run after five months off and needs to prove himself at harness 8. EVERLASTING LOVE - Right-handed tracks specialist who is driven for the first time by Eric Audebert. Looks held by some rivals 9. ELDORADO DE LOIRON - Right-handed tracks specialist who has just got off the mark with style over Angers 2350m (1'17''3) in front of Eclat de Beylev 10. EGALUISARO - Always placed in the first six when remains in trot and deserves to get off the mark. New driver 11. ELEGANT DU LUPIN - Has not put a foot wrong since his debut (two wins and a second place) and can strike again. Right-handed tracks debut 12. ECLAIR DE KEROSAY - Won twice recently and is progressively stepping up in grade. Could find it harder here 13. EDEN MARGAUX - Very disappointing since his winning debut and needs to find his best form. 2/2 failures in harness races 14. EGO DE VANDEL - The richest colt who is winless in fourteen attempts. 2/2 disqualifications on right-handed tracks Summary (11) ELEGANT DU LUPIN get's the vote here after hardly putting a foot wrong since his debut by winning well at Segre and Laval so there must be every possibility of the hat trick being landed. (9) ELDORADO DE LOIRON must come into contention also with a big run seemingly assured. (3) ECLAT DE BEYLEV and (12) ECLAIR DE KEROSAY have hopes too.

41 (11) ELEGANT DU LUPIN - (9) ELDORADO DE LOIRON - (3) ECLAT DE BEYLEV - (12) ECLAIR DE KEROSAY

42 Race 6 1. ELITE DU LUPIN - Unraced filly by ridden champion Rombaldi. Qualified in 1'18''6 at Le Mans last April 2. EARLY SPRING - Made zero impact since his debut and needs to show improvement. Tricky read 3. ELDORADO D'ARBAZ - Unconvincing in his first three harness races and is debuting under the saddle. Needs to earn money 4. EN AVRIL UN SOIR - Disqualified on his sole ridden attempt and needs to raise his game 5. ESKIMO DES LANDES - Well beaten in his first two races and is debuting under the saddle. Level difficult to evaluate 6. EXTREME DES LANDES - Very disappointing in his first two races and is off sionce July 9. Difficult to consider 7. ENCRE BLEUE - Not better than sixth in six outings. Ridden debut 8. EASY DU CAIEU - Not better than fifth in seven attempts and has to raise her game on her ridden debut 9. EVITA D'ESTREE - Unconvincing since last July and needs to prove herself at this higher grade. First steps under the saddle 10. ECLAT DU BOCAGE - Has already trotted 1'17''9 over course and distance but was only sixth 11. ESPRIT DIVIN - Improving nicely every run and beat Eclat du Bocage and Early Spring on penultimate start. Stamina is not guaranteed 12. EDISON LA MESANGE - Third and disqualified twice in three starts. Worth probably a race like this but is debuting on right-handed track 13. ELISA DE BOUTEAU - Only 1/14 on the podium since her debut and is in dubious form. Not going to be easy 14. ENDORPHINE - Ridden specialist who was disqualified on her sole course and distance run but has the required ability 15. ECLAIR DES HAIES - Fourth and two failures in ridden contests. Only a secondary chance 16. EDOLINE DAIRPET - Brave filly who has never been disqualified in nine starts but is still a maiden. First steps under the saddme 17. ESPOIR DARCHE - Runner-up twice in a row last April but is very disappointing since. Needs to find his best level 18. ELSA DU CAP VERT - Stylish winner on her ridden debut over Cherbourg 2625m (1'18''6) and can strike again

43 Summary There was an awful lot to like about the performance of (18) ELSA DU CAP VERT at Cherbourg last time which was her ridden debut and one can only assume that there is only more improvement to come. (1) ELITE DU LUPIN could make it a very profitable forecast. (12) EDISON LA MESANGE must be noted for a place. Respect (17) ESPOIR DARCHE and (14) ENDORPHINE as well. (18) ELSA DU CAP VERT - (1) ELITE DU LUPIN - (12) EDISON LA MESANGE - (17) ESPOIR DARCHE - (14) ENDORPHINE

44 Race 7 1. EROICO BELLO - Unraced gelding. Brother to ridden specialist Cilicia Bella ( 65,340). Qualified in 1'17''8 at Laval last May 2. EDDINGTON FOUTEAU - Made zero impact since his debut and needs to show improvement on under the saddle first steps 3. EMMA DES LOYAUX - Always disqualified since her debut and needs to earn first money 4. EPSILON DU BURET - Finished down the field on his provincial debut and his level is difficult to evaluate 5. EVERSION JUPILLES - Made zero impact in his first seven races and can be neglected without risks 6. ELSIE D'HERTALS - Far seventh latest at Amiens after four disqualifications in a row. Has to raise her game 7. ETAIN D'ECHAL - Not better than sixth in three ridden races. Has only a race under the belt after four months off 8. ELEGANTE TARTIFUME - Never placed on the podium since her debut and 2/2 failures on right-handed tracks 9. ELBOY DE BRENARD - Far sixth on his ridden debut over Amiens 2400m (1'18''9) ahead of Elsie d'hertals and Exaltation 10. EXALTATION - Finished down the field on her ridden debut behind Elboy de Brenard and Elsie d'hertals. Has to raise her game 11. EASY DREAM GEPE - Reassuring fifth last time out over Amiens 2400m (1'19''5) with Leo Abrivard behind Erika de Mai 12. ENGALA DE CARSI - Needs to be judged on her penultimate start when was clear third over course and distance (1'18''5) against sole fillies 13. EGAN DE JANAIE - Ridden specialist who has only been placed once on the podium in fourteen outings. Not a priority 14. ENORA DE PIENCOURT - Disqualified twice recently but her best result was over course and distance in 1'18''4 (runner-up) 15. EUGENIUS - Now trained by Arnaud Randon after David Alexandre. Could be an interesting one on his ridden debut after some places 16. ESTERELLA D'IDEF - Grass specialist who needs to prove herself on sand tracks. First steps under the saddle 17. ERIKA DE MAI - Easily got off the mark on her ridden comeback well ahead of Easy Dream Gepe. Leading chance reproducing same effort 18. ET MAINTENANT - His best result was over course and distance in 1'19''2

45 (runner-up) but is not a model of consistency Summary (17) ERIKA DE MAI must be given a very good chance of taking this massive field race. She loos to back up her recent ridden comeback win at Amiens and should nearly do so if repeating that form. The most likely obstacle in her way is (1) EROICO BELLO who must go well too. (2) EDDINGTON FOUTEAU and (18) ET MAINTENANT are solid each way hopes as is (13) EGAN DE JANAIE. (17) ERIKA DE MAI - (1) EROICO BELLO - (2) EDDINGTON FOUTEAU - (18) ET MAINTENANT - (13) EGAN DE JANAIE

46 Race 8 1. CANNELLE DE TERNAY - Showed a glimmer of form recently at Argentan ahead of Calypso du Relais against sole mares. Her best titles are unshod on all four 2. CALYPSO DU RELAIS - Taking time to find her best form after a four months break and is driven by an inexperienced apprentice 3. CHIPIE CRISTAL - Always gives her best without her shoes and has already scored with her apprentice but is stepping up in class 4. CALIU DES BOSC - 2/2 on the podium over course and distance (1'16''2) and should go close 5. CERISE MIKA - Brave mare who always gives her best but seldom wins. Runner-up and ninth with her apprentice 6. CAID DE CAPONET - First, runner-up, fourth and disqualified unshod on all four. Has already trotted 1'15''2 over course and distance 7. CARLITA - Unpredictable mare who has always been placed on the podium this year when remains in trot. First time with her apprentice 8. CAMPO GRANDE - 3/3 failures after four months off and needs to find his best form. First time with his apprentice 9. CALIPOSTE - Has a 25m handicap. Right-handed tracks specialist who is unpredictabe but has already won twice with her apprentice 10. COMTE DES TITHAIS - Right-handed tracks specialist who is more reliable now but has not won since October Third and fifth with his apprentice 11. CENTAURE FROMENTRO - New yard. Made zero impact for a long time and is difficult to consider. Unshod behind here 12. CRACK DES LANDES - Little room for manoeuvre but his last podium was over course and distance (1'16''). Remains shod here 13. COCKTAIL DESBOIS - Got back in winning ways on October 6 over Mauquenchy 2875m (1'16'') but has been unconvincing twice since. Only unshod in front here 14. CHEF CADE - Has run a lot of races this year winless. Acts better unshod on all four and can be in the shakeup with good trip 15. CLAUDIO DES KECHES - Complicated to use but is probably the best on class alone. The fastest over course and distance in 1'15''1) 16. CHOPIN DU CLOS - Showed a glimmer of form last time out at Vincennes but is still unproven with his efficient apprentice