VINCENNES - 15th January

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1 VINCENNES - 15th January Trainer of the day : Laurent-Claude Abrivard (113, 708, 709, 911) Jockey of the day : Alexandre Abrivard (113, 708, 811, 911) Horse of the day : Balzac de l'iton (507) Dark Horse : Tesauro(113) Race 1 1. BOTTNAS COMMANDEUR - Three wins last summer. Disqualified in the opening strides on French debut at this track on January 7 2. M.T.JOINVILLE - Recorded 12th career victory (from 23 races) on French debut over shorter here on December 29. Has won over nearly this trip in the past 3. NAPOLEON C.D. - Two wins and four places from 11 outings last year. Third of 15 when last seen at Chartres on the first day of December 4. SURICATO JET - Third in two Quintes last year. Sixth of 18 to (2) M.T.JOINVILLE on December ASCOT D'ARIANE - Has been on the sick list and not seen for 11 months.

2 Best watched on this occasion 6. PANORAMIC - Not on the podium since winning a Quinte in December First appearance since finishing fifth of 10 in a ridden race at Caen in October 7. BOIS DU BOSNET - Fourth in a Quinte at this venue in August but has struggled a bit since. Sixth of 14 here latest on January 7 8. ROLEX BIGI - Fourth of 17 on French debut on December 17. The winner and second in that race have won since 9. CICERO NOA - Three victories last summer. Fourth of 12 behind third-placed (18) COLONEL at this venue on December ARON THE BARON - Third of 15 behind runner-up (18) COLONEL on the small track in October. Disappointed next two times and not seen since the start of November 11. SYLVESTER AMERICA - Course winner in 2015 and third at this venue 12 months ago. First run since mid-november and barefoot for the first time since June 12. CAPRICE DU LUPIN - Nine wins from 17 races. On a hattrick after two wins at this venue in December. Third in this race last year 13. TESAURO - Course winner in September. Outclassed by (15) CEASAR SISU at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat last month. Boxed-in here latest 14. BLEU CIEL - Runner-up in a Quinte on December 5 before finishing fast to win in style 18 days later 15. CEASAR SISU - Runner-up here in August and September. Good winner at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat last month 16. BAMBINO DU PRE - Placed three times at this venue. Has been running mainly in ridden races lately. Remains barefoot 17. CANDIDAT D'ORTIGE - Not disgraced in a G1 in September. Runner-up here on December 7 but slightly disappointing last time 18. COLONEL - Talented performer. Just in under the earnings ceiling for this race and goes well fully unshod The Susanne Richter-trained (2) M.T.JOINVILLE was impressive in a shorter contest on his French debut last month and heads the list for the opener - which is also the day's Quinte. The selection has won over nearly this trip in the past and is likely to find most trouble from (18) COLONEL - who has accrued the most prize money - the hattrick-seeking (12) CAPRICE DU LUPIN and the useful (14) BLEU CIEL in what is a fascinating heat.

3 Selections (2) M.T.JOINVILLE - (18) COLONEL - (12) CAPRICE DU LUPIN - (14) BLEU CIEL - (13) TESAURO

4 Race 2 1. EPSON D'ARIANE - No show in four harness races but was second on sole outing under the saddle. Not seen since September 2. ELEGANT CASTELETS - Three victories last year. Fourth of 15 here on December 29 on second run back from a four-month break 3. EDDY DE LA NOE - Two victories in July and second here in November. Eighth of 13 latest on December 20. Back shoes off first time 4. EUDES DE L'AUNAY - Won at Ecommoy in September. Back to form when runner-up of 14 here on December 26. Back shoes removed first time 5. ECLAT D'ISQUES - A victory and five places in Second run back from a two-month rest 6. EPILOBE DE BAILLY - Not in the frame since winning at Lyon-La Soie in May. Reverts to harness and barefoot first time 7. EXPERT D'ERPION - Runner-up twice in November including at this venue. In fifth place in the straight when breaking stride latest 8. ESTILIANO - 13-race maiden. Not on the podiun for 12 months. Fully unshod first time 9. ELLO FOSSAVIE - Better previously at shorter trips including last time out when runner-up of 12 here over 2100m on January ESPOIR D'HAUFOR - Made it three wins from five outings when scoring on the big track on December 11. Unshod first time 11. EARLY SOMOLLI - Not out of the first two in first six races. Battled on from an unpromising position when eighth of 15 latest in mid-november 12. EMILIO CEIJY - A win and a second last July. Third of 10 here on December 30 on second run back from five months off. Back shoes off first time 13. EMPIRE STATE - Won a claimer here 12 months ago. Hasn't shown much since May. Disqualified on barefoot debut latest. Jean-Michel Bazire booked (10) ESPOIR D'HAUFOR scored on his first run over the big course and - running barefoot for the first time - can double up at the expense of the in-form (9) ELLO FOSSAVIE - who may struggle over this trip. (2) ELEGANT CASTELETS should be ready to play a major role on his third run since returning to the fray. (12) EMILIO CEIJY is next best. Selections

5 (10) ESPOIR D'HAUFOR - (9) ELLO FOSSAVIE - (2) ELEGANT CASTELETS - (12) EMILIO CEIJY

6 Race 3 1. ECLOPE DU GUELIER - Placed four times last year but yet to win from 13 races. First appearance since September 2. EDEN DE BANVILLE - Won twice last summer. Third of 15 - on first run since July - behind runner-up (8) ERWOOD D'ECAJEUL here on December EUROPEAN CHARM - Victorious in August and September. Third of 13 here when last seen on November ELIOT DU LOUVET - Two successes in the summer but has been mainly off the boil since. Fourth of 12 here in November but disqualified three of last four outings 5. ENVOL D'HAUFOR - Runner-up three times in a row before finishing in rear here latest on November ESPOIR DU MENIL - Scored at Reims in October. 11th of 15 here next time on November 9. First run since 7. ELENCIO - Third at this venue on December 20 before being disqualified when sent off favourite 10 days later 8. ERWOOD D'ECAJEUL - Registered fourth win from seven outings when scoring at Le Mans in mid-december. Runner-up of 15 here next time. Back shoes removed first time 9. ELFE GEDE - In the frame at this venue in October and November. Disqualified when fancied on ridden debut latest. Back shoes off first time 10. EQUIDO - A win and two seconds last spring. Hasn't figured in latest campaign. Out the back here on December 28. Back shoes off first time 11. EXCEL D'AMOUR - Unbeaten in three previous outings - each with a long interval in between. Back shoes off first time in first race since July 12. ECLAIR DU MIREL - Runner-up in a class E here on December 13. To the rear in a class D next time. Back shoes off first time The unbeaten (11) EXCEL D'AMOUR can extend his sequence here and Sebastien Guarato's charge may even find further improvement with the back shoes removed first time. Main rival (8) ERWOOD D'ECAJEUL - who beat (2) EDEN DE BANVILLE here on December 29 - has plenty to recommend him and like the selection is partially unshod. Selections

7 (11) EXCEL D'AMOUR - (8) ERWOOD D'ECAJEUL - (2) EDEN DE BANVILLE - (9) ELFE GEDE

8 Race 4 1. FISTON D'AWAGNE - Down the field in all three outings to date. Most recently seventh of 13 here on January 3 2. FUCHSIA PIERJI - A 6.7/1-shot when fourth of eight on debut at this track on December FORT DES MALBERAUX - Runner-up of 11 at 4.4/1 on first racecourse appearance at Nantes on January 4 4. FABULOUS DREAM - On the podium for the first time when third of 13 at Chateaubriant latest on November FANTASTIC LOVE - Opened account at third time of asking when sent off 24/1 at Cabourg last week 6. FALCO BERRY - Won at Laval in September and at Cabourg in October but has failed twice at this venue since 7. FURIOSO BEACH - Runner-up at Le Croise-Laroche in early December. Off the mark at Cabourg later in the month 8. FANZI DU GLANON - Three places from seven outings. Fifth of 14 here latest on December FORTISSIMOKO - Successful at Le Croise-Laroche and Amiens in December. Seeking hattrick on debut at Vincennes 10. FIRST DAIDOU - Victorious at Reims in November. Runner-up of 13 at this venue on January FELICIANO - Rated by trainer. Disqualified when favourite twice before coming good on December 19 (11) FELICIANO is rated by his trainer and after the penny dropped last time it would be no surprise if the son of Ready Cash doubled his tally in this contest. The rivals are headed by (9) FORTISSIMOKO - who is on a hattrick after two successes outside Paris - and (10) FIRST DAIDOU who was a decent runner-up on January 3. Selections (11) FELICIANO - (9) FORTISSIMOKO - (10) FIRST DAIDOU - (2) FUCHSIA PIERJI

9 Race 5 1. BRISE DES NOELS - Course winner in mid-december. Fourth of 11 next time out 11 days later 2. ARTIST KELAU - Victorious at Rouen-Mauquenchy in November. Sixth of 15 at this venue on December BORIS DES DOUITS - All career wins came in Not on the podium since 2016 and disqualified in three of last four races 4. BARRY DE COURTISON - Three wins at this track in Consistently there or thereabouts in last six runs 5. BREEDER'S CUP - Three wins and two second places before being sanctioned here on January 4 6. BAMBINA BLUE - Four wins last winter. Yet to hit top form this campaign. Sixth of 11 behind third-placed (8) BRAINSTORM last month 7. BALZAC DE L'ITON - Landed fifth course win (four in ridden races) when scoring in style on January 6 8. BRAINSTORM - Sole win gained in Best run for a while when third of 11 here latest on December BELLINISSIMO - Course winner in September and followed-up at Enghien. Fifth of 11 behind third-placed (8) BRAINSTORM latest 10. CHIRICAHUA - Runner-up here on December 9. Should benefit from recent outing in harness 11. CANDIE D'ATOUT - Course winner in each of the last three years. Prepared with this race in mind The first ridden race on the card is a Group 3 and can go the way of the Hughes Levesque-trained (7) BALZAC DE L'ITON - who was landing his fifth course win when beating two of these on January 6. (11) CANDIE D'ATOUT - who has been prepared for this - and (10) CHIRICAHUA - who will come on for her recent harness outing - are likely to form the main opposition Selections (7) BALZAC DE L'ITON - (11) CANDIE D'ATOUT - (10) CHIRICAHUA - (4) BARRY DE COURTISON

10 Race 6 1. DEAR WINNER - In the frame for the first time since August 2016 when second of 13 at Chartres on the first day of December. Back shoes off first time 2. DORANIC FOUTEAU - Course winner in September. Fourth of 12 also here last time out on December DJEMBE DU PONT - Placed here and at Chartres last month. Seventh of 12 behind fourth-placed (13) DUNDER VIKING latest 4. DEFI DE LA BASLE - Runner-up twice after winning at Chartres in October. Sixth of 10 here last time when fancied 5. D'ARTAGNAN DE LARA - Three wins and three places during the summer. First appearance since the start of September 6. DEEPSTACK - All three career wins came in Fourth of 16 at this venue on December DJAG DU ROUEZO - Completed a hattrick when unshod here on December 15. Ran too free with shoes on latest 8. DIABOLITO - Second of 15 to (7) DJAG DU ROUEZO on December 15. Sixth of 13 on ridden debut next time 9. DI MAGGIO - Third to (7) DJAG DU ROUEZO in mid-december. Runner-up of 10 next time 10. DUEL DU GERS - Five wins and three places from eight races. Shoes on for the first time in four outings and debut for new trainer 11. DARK FANT - Two wins in early summer. Best placing since May when runner-up of 15 at Lyon-Parilly last time out on November DAZIO BEST - Not on the podium since 2016 and yet to make much of an impact at this track 13. DUNDER VIKING - Third twice - and several other resepectable efforts - at this track. Fourth of 12 latest on December 22 Running barefoot this time (7) DJAG DU ROUEZO should be a force to be reckoned with and can resume winning ways. (8) DIABOLITO and (9) DI MAGGIO - who were second and third to the selection on December 15 - have claims for a step on the podium and (10) DUEL DU GERS could also figure despite having the shoes back on. Selections

11 (7) DJAG DU ROUEZO - (8) DIABOLITO - (9) DI MAGGIO - (10) DUEL DU GERS

12 Race 7 1. DJANGO DU JAGUY - Placed three times last summer but yet to win from 47 races. Tailed off here on New Year's Day 2. DUC DU QUENNE - Third to (12) DAGHAD D'ERQUY at Cabourg in November and filled same berth here next time on December 5 ((4) DJESON D'ARIANE was second) 3. DREAM DE MORGANE - Runner-up at Rouen-Mauquenchy in November but disqualified several times either side of that 4. DJESON D'ARIANE - Runner-up here twice after winning in harness at Maurede-Bretagne in October. Disqualified early on when favourite last time 5. DIADEM BOY - Third of 12 at this track in November but has broken stride in three of last four races 6. DUC DE PIENCOURT - Placed three times in the autumn before breaking stride twice. Back on the podium next time when third of 13 behind runner-up (12) DAGHAD D'ERQUY 7. DIABOLO DE JOUDES - Not in the frame since Out the back latest in the race where (11) DAHLIA DU BON AIR was second on January 3 8. DAMIANO BELLO - Not always able to keep rhythm but got it right latest when a wide-margin winner here on December D'ARTAGNAN DU PONT - Scored in style at this venue on December 15. Third of eight next time 10. DOW JONES EMGE - Fourth of 13 behind runner-up (12) DAGHAD D'ERQUY at this track on December DAHLIA DU BON AIR - Victorious at Rouen-Mauquenchy in November. Second of 11 here on January DAGHAD D'ERQUY - Successeful at Cabourg in November. Runner-up of 13 at this venue on December DRIVERIGO D'EAM - 33-race maiden. Distant fourth of eight in a class C latest on December 26 Laurent-Claude Abrivard is double-handed with (8) DAMIANO BELLO and (9) D'ARTAGNAN DU PONT - who both won here in December - and it is quite feasible that he will land the forecast. There wasn't much to choose between (12) DAGHAD D'ERQUY (10) DOW JONES EMGE and (6) DUC DE PIENCOURT here on December 29 and they could fight it out for the remaining place.

13 Selections (8) DAMIANO BELLO - (9) D'ARTAGNAN DU PONT - (12) DAGHAD D'ERQUY - (10) DOW JONES EMGE

14 Race 8 1. ECUME DE BEAULIEU - Placed twice from 20 starts. Disqualified in two recent ridden races. Claiming debut 2. ELIXIR DU RADON - A win and a third last summer. Down the field here on December 28. Claiming debut and back shoes removed first time 3. EDELZWIKER - A win and a place in August. Second run back from three months off. Claiming debut and back shoes off first time 4. ELEE DE TEDD - 23-race maiden and not on the podium since June. Eighth of 15 in a class E last week 5. EDINA DES BAUX - Third in a claimer at this track in September. Eighth of 15 in a class E latest. Shoes off first time 6. EL BELLOUET - Took a claimer at Enghien last April. Lost chance when stumbling on December 30 when fancied. Barefoot first time 7. EGEE DE MAHEY - Second in a claimer here in August but not in the frame in five races since. Barefoot for the first time 8. ELLIPSE TURGOT - Runner-up three times in the summer. Second run back from a four-month break. Fully unshod first time 9. ESPRIT DES BAUX - Runner-up for the fourth time since winning at Vichy in September when second best to (11) ETIOUNI on December EROS VICTORY - Triumphed at Enghien in October. Third of nine to (11) ETIOUNI latest. Unshod first time 11. ETIOUNI - Not out of the first two in last three races including beating five of these when winning here on December 30. Barefoot first time 12. EPATANTE STAR - Beat (11) ETIOUNI when scoring in a claimer on December 15. Unplaced subsequently in a class B. Unshod first time Vincent Lacroix's (11) ETIOUNI has been picking up plenty of prize money in claimers lately and can take home the lion's share here. (9) ESPRIT DES BAUX who was second to the selection on December 30 will probably prove to be the biggest threat again - while (12) EPATANTE STAR is worthy of a place at the very least. Selections (11) ETIOUNI - (9) ESPRIT DES BAUX - (12) EPATANTE STAR - (6) EL

15 BELLOUET

16 Race 9 1. COMME DAB - Hasn't won since 2015 and sanctioned in last 10 races. First run since June and debuts for new trainer 2. CASH IS KING - Two successes last year. Fifth of 18 at Meslay-du-Maine on December CHUCK CALENDES - To the rear in only ridden race to date in November. Disqualified either side of win in harness at Amiens in December. Front shoes off only first time 4. CAPRICE DE COSSE - Victorious at Nantes in December. Down the field in harness at Cordemais last week 5. C'EST RIEN BIEN - Two harness wins last summer. Disqualified in only previous ridden race in December CREDO BLUE - Scored at Chartres in September. In the frame in last three appearances 7. CABAN PRIOR - Beat (10) CELLO ALTO when winning at Le Mans on December 18. Fifth of 11 in a class C next time 8. CIRIO - Two wins in harness in the Netherlands in Yet to figure in three outings under the saddle 9. CARAT D'HAUFOR - Third at this track in mid-november. Beaten by (7) CABAN PRIOR in next two races 10. CELLO ALTO - Course winner in September and November. Runner-up to (11) COCKTAIL WINNER on December 4 and to (7) CABAN PRIOR at Le Mans latest 11. COCKTAIL WINNER - Successfu;l at this venue on December 4 but disqualified on a regular basis (7) CABAN PRIOR will top most short-lists for the lucky last. After beating (10) CELLO ALTO at Le Mans on December 18 he ran respectably in a better race 12 days later. (6) CREDO BLUE has been on the podium three times in a row and can make it four. On a going day (11) COCKTAIL WINNER could also be involved in the finish. Selections (7) CABAN PRIOR - (10) CELLO ALTO - (6) CREDO BLUE - (11) COCKTAIL WINNER

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18 CHANTILLY - 15th January Trainer of the day : Robert Collet (209, 303, 809) Jockey of the day : Grégory Benoist (102, 215, 302, 603, 704) Horse of the day : Marie d'argent (107) Dark Horse : Zanzi Win(301) Race 1 1. GOTTINGEN - Capable veteran but has been performed moderately of late off current rating. Outsider 2. KIWI GREEN SUITE - Has displayed above-average ability on the turf. Distance suited can stake a claim this surface 3. ROYAL VATI - Proven fibresand peformer. Returned to form in a similar contest last time - can confirm 4. PRETOR - Lightly raced consistent German raider. More to do in this grade - place chance 5. YEAH BABY YEAH - Well-travelled honest mare. Last tasted success in August place chance 6. BIRTHDAY PRINCE - Unlikely to be suited by racing on this surface in first outing since July. Others preferred 7. MARIE D'ARGENT - Promising Kendargent filly who is unbeaten in two starts. Already a winner on this surface 8. PICHOLA DANCE - First start in France after disappointing 2017 campaign. Showed promisie as a juvenile - watch Hat-trick seeking (7) MARIE D'ARGENT confirmed her debut win on this surface was no flash in the pan by following up on the turf next time out. With further improvement expected she can remain unbeaten and score at the expense of (3) ROYAL VATI who proved his worth at this level last time with a good 2nd. (4) PRETOR and (5) YEAH BABY YEAH have earning potential. Selections (7) MARIE D'ARGENT - (3) ROYAL VATI - (2) KIWI GREEN SUITE - (5) YEAH

19 BABY YEAH

20 Race 2 1. CREACH LIGHT - 2. GREEN FOCUS - Winner two starts back off a lower mark but has struggled off similar ratings. Outside chance 3. ANY GUEST - Has displayed little on this surface and moderate recent form is probably reflective of his chances 4. SHAMATORIO - In-and-out sort. Capable of earning on best form although recent efforts inspire little confidence 5. AID TO AFRICA - Maiden after 13 starts. Needs to show more to challenge for top honours - unlikely 6. GOING VIRAL - Steadily finding form off reduced ratings. No forlorn hope - place chance 7. ELKA - In-and-out sort. Capable of earning on best form although recent efforts inspire little confidence 8. CIEL RUSSE - Capable of earning at best but has struggled in recent starts on this surface. Others preferred 9. SHIP ROCK - Inconsistent veteran performer. Could surprise on his day but is unreliable 10. AVEC LAURA - Holding form at this level albeit without success. Another place chance 11. SEE DEX - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Could make amends 12. TAGHIR TASH - Was expected to perform better last time so could be worth another chance. Wide draw is a concern 13. RAPHAEL - Disappointed over 1300m last time but should fare better over this trip. Consider 14. SOMBRE HEROS - Is better than recent efforts suggest but difficult to make a case for on current form 15. ETERNAL GIFT - Honest veteran. Boasts solid recent form at this level and on this surface albeit over shorter 16. MOCKLERSHILL - Erratic during 2017 and form on the fibresand is unlikely to be good enough. Othes preferred 17. EL DONNO - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Makes little appeal

21 Genuine handicap as any one of a number of runners could land the spoils. (15) ETERNAL GIFT makes most appeal on recent form although may be vulnerable over this extended trip. Both (11) SEE DEX and (10) AVEC LAURA have run well enough recently to pose a threat but must overcome wide starting berths to do so. (9) SHIP ROCK and (12) TAGHIR TASH have earning potential. Selections (15) ETERNAL GIFT - (11) SEE DEX - (10) AVEC LAURA - (9) SHIP ROCK - (12) TAGHIR TASH

22 Race 3 1. ZANZI WIN - Unlucky not to have finished closer last time. Can pose a threat on these terms 2. DUQUE - Justfied market support when winning on debut. Will have more to offer - leading player 3. GRISBI - Close-up 3rd in a similar contest last time and has scope to improve. Be thereabout 4. PLAVALINE - Has shown useful ability at this level and on this surface. More to do now - place chance 5. FATOU - Erratic of late but probably better suited to the fibresand. Eachway chance 6. FAVORITISME - Progressive and in form only been beaten once in three starts on this surface. Sets the standard 7. PRIMA PERFECT - Ought to be better than recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form 8. TAHOUSKA - Has displayed obvious limitations and shown little form or ability. Others preferred 9. SORORITY - Run with merit in both starts since relocating from the UK but has more to do at this level 10. SATILLA - Well-beaten 8th of 13 on debut. Should improve with experience but is best watched for now (6) FAVORITISME made smart progress through the divisions to wards the end of last year and arrives in winning form. Still on the up and a proven fibresand performer she could complete a hat-trick. Debut winner (2) DUQUE who scored at the expense of (3) GRISBI is open to any amount of improvement although both should be competitive. (1) ZANZI WIN was unlucky last time and can get closer to the selection on these terms. Good race! Selections (6) FAVORITISME - (2) DUQUE - (3) GRISBI - (1) ZANZI WIN

23 Race 4 1. ADMIRE FUJI - Has shot up the ratings by winning three of his last four starts on this surface. Has a shout 2. FEDERICO - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 3. OPULENT D'OROUX - Better suited to racing on the turf. Capable but unlikely on this surface 4. LE PIN - Proven fibresand performer who is no forlorn hope competing at this level. COnsider 5. NAPADAC - German raider who arrives with moderate recent form. Others make more appeal 6. MONOCLE - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 7. STRATO - Consistent of late albeit at a lower level. More needed to stake a claim in this line-up 8. RAVEN RIDGE - Poor form on this surface is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 9. MUNAASHID - Has taken a particular liking to this surface recently. Must raise his game in this company 10. ORIENTAL GHOST - Last-start winner of a similar contest and over a similar trip too. For the shortlist 11. NEXT TEMPTATION - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Better expected 12. DANI BLUE - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence 13. ALBERTOCHOP - Regular earner on the fibresand during Will enjoy reverting to this surface - place chance 14. CARLADOUN - Veteran mare who appeared to lose her way last year. Unlikely threat on current form Tricky. (2) FEDERICO was outclassed in a Quinte+ contest last time but had won twice at this level during 2017 so should give a bold account. (4) LE PIN is a specialist fibresand performer and appears the biggest threat. (9) MUNAASHID will have to up his game to stake a claim but has thrived on this surface so is not without hope. Fellow last-start winner (10) ORIENTAL GHOST warrants respect

24 too. Selections (2) FEDERICO - (4) LE PIN - (9) MUNAASHID - (10) ORIENTAL GHOST

25 Race 5 1. DOLOKHOV - Is better than recent efforts suggest and could earn off a lower current rating. Respect 2. MAJORELLE - Has appeared limited in recent starts at this level. Others preferred 3. HEAVEN'S DOOR - Showed little in first start on this surface last time. Current form makes little appeal 4. ELUSIVA - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence 5. SHINY STAR - Poor recent form on this surface is probably reflective of her chances. Unlikely factor 6. FARADIBA - Was expected to perform better last time. Does have scope so could be worth another chance 7. DAWN PROMISE - Not disgraced last time in finishing close-up 5th in a similar contest. Has obvious claims 8. DISCO FLASH - Is better than recent efforts suggest and could stake a claim if reproducing best form 9. STELLA PYLA - Bounced back to form last time and should be competitive if building on that display 10. LA DAME EN ROUGE - Wide draw and moderate recent showings inspire little confidence. Others preferred 11. APRIL ANGEL - Holding form since lowered to current rating. Can stake a claim on recent showings 12. AIR STRICKER - Often thereabout without really threatening. Races off a career-low rating now place chance 13. ETTA - Confirmed recent improvement on this surface with last-start success. Penalised repeat is unlikely 14. GRAFFITI - Moderate recently and current form does not bode well for his chances. Others preferred 15. ZORRA CHOPE - Continues to slide down the ratings on the back of several inconsistent displays 16. VEBRON - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Unlikely to pose a threat

26 Hard to assess but (7) DAWN PROMISE won't need to make too much improvement on his last start to contest the outcome. However the same could also be said of (9) STELLA PYLA who proved his worth at this level with a recent 4th in a similar event. (11) APRIL ANGEL is capable of making her presence felt on the evidence of improved recent outings. Both (1) DOLOKHOV and (8) DISCO FLASH also have earning potential in an open race. Selections (7) DAWN PROMISE - (9) STELLA PYLA - (11) APRIL ANGEL - (1) DOLOKHOV - (4) ELUSIVA

27 Race 6 1. WYCK HALL - Was expected to perform better last time and could be worth another chance 2. SONG OF LIFE - Bounced right back to her best with a last-start success. Chance again 3. LADY SIDNEY - Boasts decent form in stronger company and could well capitalise at this level 4. CATALOUNIYA - Is better than recent efforts suggests so not without a chance. Lurker 5. LOOPER - Capable on this surface and is back on a winning mark. No forlorn hope 6. BAR MINA - Arrive in good form but is better suited to racing on the turf. Outsider 7. FRESCO - Confirmed the promise of a pleasing debut effort last time. Distance suited has earning potential 8. GRAN PIERINO - Returned to form last time when dropped to current rating. Could confirm that improvement 9. HANABAAL TUN - Last-start winner on handicap debut. More to do given resultant penalty but not without hope 10. UPENDI - Is better than recent efforts suggest. Capable of earning on best form 11. ETTU - Has made little impression in French handicaps since relocating from the UK 12. CYELIA - Poor recent form is probably reflective of her chances. Others preferred 13. GOLD PENNY - Showed her liking for the fibresand when reverting to this surface last time. Has scope 14. MARCHANTIE - More than capable of finding the frame on best form but has proven inconsistent of late 15. SOMETASTE - Boasts solid recent form at this level albeit over further. Will need hot pace from wide draw 16. SUNDAY WINNER - Reverts to the flat after unsuccessful spell over hurdles. Could surprise but others are preferred

28 Few with chances but (3) LADY SIDNEY would be hard to beat if reproducing the form which has seen her run well in better races than she contests here. (15) SOMETASTE who makes plenty appeal on current form probably prfers further but could stake a claim from a wide draw if the pace is generous. (1) WYCK HALL could pose a threat with a claimer taking weight off her back. Selections (3) LADY SIDNEY - (15) SOMETASTE - (1) WYCK HALL - (2) SONG OF LIFE - (4) CATALOUNIYA

29 Race 7 1. BEYOND MY DREAMS - Was expected to perform better last time. Could be worth another chance 2. GALATA TOWER - Has shown useful ability in both starts. Could have a say with improvement likely 3. MARIOBASSET - Needs to show more on this surface to warrant inclusion in this line-up. Watch for now 4. OUT OF SYSTEM - Has shown enough to date to challenge for top honours. A maiden victory beckons 5. MATAR - Runner-up at Deauville when on debut over this trip and on this surface. Wiser now has claims 6. ARGUIN - Course-and-distance 2nd in a similar contest last time. A bold showing expected 7. SAFE BREAKER - Not a long way adrift of Arguin last time. Could stake a claim on that evidence 8. AUTUMN LODGE - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 9. ALFAZIVE - Well-beaten 5th on debut over this trip. Should improve but is best watched for now 10. MARINA PALACE - Poor recent form is probably reflective of her chances. Others preferred 11. BAYSTONE - Improved 3rd on handicap debut over this trip last time. Must confirm that improvement 12. PARIGOTE - Not beaten far when expected to perform better last time. Could be worth another chance 13. RASSVET - Igor Endaltsev's Bahamian Bounty newcomer to be ridden by Mickael Berto Intriguing contest but after a narrow defeat last time (4) OUT OF SYSTEM could well be rewarded for consistency with an overdue maiden success. However (6) ARGUIN need only reproduce the form of his most recent start to challenge for top honours. On that form (7) SAFE BREAKER could also pose a threat. (11) BAYSTONE (5) MATAR and (2) GALATA TOWER have claims too. Selections

30 (4) OUT OF SYSTEM - (6) ARGUIN - (7) SAFE BREAKER - (11) BAYSTONE

31 Race 8 1. VERTI CHOP - Not himself last time and that run is probably best ignored. Could make amends 2. WELL FLEECED - Back to his best last time with a good 2nd at this track. Can go one better now 3. MEANDRO - Lightly raced consistent five-year-old. Still on the up will be competitive 4. GYSOAVE - Holding form but will need luck in running from a wide draw to stake a claim 5. ZARIYANO - Versatile performer who arrives in good form on this surface. Has Eachway credentials 6. SHASLIKA - Veteran mare who's poor recent form is probably reflective of her chances. Unlikely threat 7. SEE YOU SOON - Has been running well recently albeit at a lower level. More to do now but has a place chance 8. SENATOR FROST - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 9. MESHA ONE - Made little impression from a wide draw last time but is better than that run suggests. Outsider 10. ELLECOURT - Has found form since lowered in the ratings. Could surprise off another decreased mark 11. RIP VAN SUZY - Plagued with issues and raced just once in Makes little appeal on current form 12. AMIRAL - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 13. THEO DANON - Showed signs of a return to form when fitted with blinkers last time. Must confirm that improvement 14. CAMPIONE - In the form of his life winning three times in last six starts - up 10.5 rating points. More? 15. GREY MAGIC NIGHT - Was expected to perform better last time. Could be worth another chance 16. GOOD DEAL - Poor recent form has seen rating plummet to more competitive mark. Could surprise on best form 17. BLACK BIRD RUNS - Made no impression when switched to this surface last time. Prefers the turf - others preferred

32 Good race. (2) WELL FLEECED has maintained his form since upped in the ratings to his mark current mark and if reproducing his last start should go close. (1) VERTI CHOP is better than his last start suggests and must not be condemned on the basis of that failure. With Soumillon aboard from gate No 1 he could make amends.(3) MEANDRO and (5) ZARIYANO both of whom have solid claims add further intrigue. Selections (2) WELL FLEECED - (1) VERTI CHOP - (3) MEANDRO - (5) ZARIYANO - (9) MESHA ONE

33 Race 9 1. RIP THE TOP - Winner on debut over 1500m and not beaten far next time out. Will improve and extra should suit 2. ZAITANA - Last-start winner over this trip and should be competitive racing off the same mark. Include 3. NONZA - In good form and finished 3rd in a better race over this trip last time. One to beat 4. HOLLIVIA - Erratic of late but coiuld find the frame off this rating if reproducing best form 5. AGAMI - Last-start winner who found form when dropped in the ratings. Mor to do now with resultant penalty 6. MOMOUR - Showed little on debut but would have come on since. Can improve with experience watch for now 7. ASHTANEH - Has run with merit in better races over this trip and on this surface. Can stake a claim 8. TIKITIKI - Honest filly whose only win was on this surface. Rarely beaten far - place chance 9. ABONDANCE - Showed little on debut and would need to improve to feature. Best watched for now 10. RUBIS QUEEN - Not beaten far od debut when a pleasing 5th. Will be wiser to the task now - don't discount (3) NONZA has confirmed the promise of her debut (turf) win in two subsequent outings on the fibresand and she need only reproduce the form of her last start to land the spoils in this contest. (7) ASHTANEH could pose a threat at this level having previously run with merit against better opposition. Last-start winner (2) ZAITANA and likely improver (10) RUBIS QUEEN could make their presence felt too. Selections (3) NONZA - (7) ASHTANEH - (2) ZAITANA - (10) RUBIS QUEEN

34 TOULOUSE - 15th January Trainer of the day : Franck Terry (603, 711, 804) Jockey of the day : Cédric Terry (603, 711, 804) Horse of the day : Brun de Benac (513) Dark Horse : Dance des Louanges(709) Race 1 1. AMAZONE DES IRIS - Very fit but has been struggling recently and needs major improvement to win 2. DOULOUREUSE - Has struggled a bit recently but is capable of better and could be the surprise package 3. CALINO PENEME - Well suited to this course and distance and is clearly the one to beat 4. AMAZAR DE FLORANGE - Has only won once in 60 starts. Needs improvement to win this race. Might place 5. BETTINA D'AVRIL - Did well at this course last year. Returns from a break but could place if fit 6. CE BELLO ROMAIN - Always gives of his best and has run well at this track. Can win if returning fit 7. APACHE DE CHENU - Improved run when fourth in latest but will need to confirm that run. Might place 8. BONHEUR DE NAY - Very fit. Needs to find a few lengths to win the race but could finish in the money 9. BEMOL DE BERTRANGE - Struggled in 2017 and has not done much better in More needed to win 10. BULLITT DU PRIEURE - Moderate recent form but is capable of better and has a place chance on best form 11. BELLE DE ROSSIGNOL - Much improved when fourth last time out. Is fit and ready so could place 12. AVENIR D'ANDAINE - Disappointing last run and is capable of popping up in the places. Can place 13. AMAYA DJOB - Struggled throughout 2017 and needs major improvement to win this race 14. AVENIR D'OR - Struggled throughout 2017 and needs major improvement

35 before deserving consideration 15. ANAR DE JOUDES - Modest last two starts but is capable of doing better at this track. Consider (3) CALINO PENEME thrives in these parts and often saves his best efforts for this track. On recent evidence having finished 2nd twice in his last three starts he is taken to score at the expense of the returning (6) CE BELLO ROMAIN who has run well in both visits to this course. (7) APACHE DE CHENU could have a say if building on a recent form return. Selections (3) CALINO PENEME - (6) CE BELLO ROMAIN - (7) APACHE DE CHENU - (8) BONHEUR DE NAY

36 Race 2 1. VITNESS - Has been battling for some time now and needs major improvement to win 2. VALORO ONE - Won a claimer in latest start but does appear better over shorter. Might place 3. VOYOU DES BRUYERES - In good form and is fit. More needed to win but could pop up in the places 4. AMOUR ROYAL - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win 5. CAVALIER D'AVRIL - In good form and likes this course. Must be considered for the places once again 6. VREDITH - Moderate recent form and needs to find major improvement to win this race 7. ARCADIE DE L'ISOP - Runner-up in latest start. Does appear to be stretched by this longer distance 8. ALIMEDE DE CHENU - In good form. Fit and is distance suited. Should go very close in this race 9. UFANIA DES BRETTES - Battling to regain best form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 10. ADDAX DU VIVIER - Holding form and is distance suited. Could be right there at the finish 11. UTU DE TILOU - Very unreliable. More needed to win this race but could play a minor role 12. AMICALEMENT VOTRE - Very fit. Needs to find a few lengths to win but might play a minor role 13. VOLCAN D'ENFER - Has been struggling for a long time now and is very unlikely to win this race 14. ACROBATE - May have just needed last run so could be a bit fitter this time. Might place 15. VENT D'OUEST - Modest recent form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race. Others preferred 16. UN DU BUISSON - Modest recent form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race. Morer needed 17. BINGO D'ATTAQUE - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and is clearly not out of it 18. BEERSCOTT - Well beaten in latest start but is better at this track and should

37 run well Reliable (8) ALIMEDE DE CHENU ticks more boxes than most in this contest. With the shoes removed and well engaged on the front row his consistency could be rewarded. Fellow front-row starters (5) CAVALIER D'AVRIL and (7) ARCADIE DE L'ISOP can pose a threat on current form although both (10) ADDAX DU VIVIER and (17) BINGO D'ATTAQUE are not without chances either. Selections (8) ALIMEDE DE CHENU - (5) CAVALIER D'AVRIL - (7) ARCADIE DE L'ISOP - (10) ADDAX DU VIVIER - (17) BINGO D'ATTAQUE

38 Race 3 1. DREAM DE CHOISEL - Moderate recent form but could prefer this shorter distance. Might place 2. DUC DU BOISROBIN - Disappointing last run and may need further than this to be fully effective 3. DIAMANT DE NEUVY - May have needed comeback run. Has ability and is clearly capable of winning 4. DELICE DE JIEL - Has yet to win in 32 starts and was well beaten over this course and distance last time 5. DEAL DESBOIS - Has yet to win a race but does finish in the money every so often. Place chance 6. DAVY CROCKETT - Unreliable but is fit and did run well when third in latest start. Chance 7. DOLMEN LA RAVELLE - Has yet to win a race and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 8. DIABOLO ERCA - Modest since returning and needs to find a few lengths to win. Might place 9. DIAMANT DE BEYLEV - Moderate recent runs but is suited to this shorter distance so could do better 10. DEREK SHEPERD - Only fifth in latest start but is better this shorter distance. Not out of it 11. DUVIN DE FRONSAC - Unreliable but does like this course and is capable of causing an upset 12. DULCE ET DECORUM - Bounced back to form to win latest. This longer distance is not a problem. Chance 13. DESTIN D'OCCAGNES - Only win was over further but this distance is not a problem. Deserves respect 14. DEFI - Unreliable but is quite capable of popping up in the places. Has a chance 15. DE PADD - In good form over further recently but has a winning chance this shorter trip 16. DEFI DES ANJEAUX - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and is course and distance suited 17. DINER A LA GRAVE - Battling to regain best form and drop in distance not sure to suit. Others preferred 18. DJ DU LYS - Battling to win. Better than last run and could finish in the

39 money once again (12) DULCE ET DECORUM was a ready winner on his only visit to this track in Novemeber and on that evidence could well follow up. In-form (15) DE PADD with hind shoes removed will be competitive and should keep the selection honest. Both (5) DEAL DESBOIS and (6) DAVY CROCKETT have shown enough recently to pose a threat. Several others have earning potential. Selections (12) DULCE ET DECORUM - (15) DE PADD - (5) DEAL DESBOIS - (6) DAVY CROCKETT - (18) DJ DU LYS

40 Race 4 1. DIANA D'AUVILLIER - Has been struggling in her recent runs but could race fresh from her break 2. DORIMENE - Well beaten in her last three starts and needs major improvement to win 3. DIVINE CODIE - Versatile but is probably at best over a bit further. Could place though 4. DYNASTIE DESBOIS - Unreliable. Needs to find a few lengths to win but might play a minor role 5. DIVA DU VALLON - Disappointing last run but is likely to prefer this shorter distance. Has a chance 6. DORA JOSSELYN - In good form recently and has won twice. Could finish in the money 7. DARSHANA - Distance suited. May have just needed last run and could finish in the money 8. DAME D'HONNEUR - Has only one win to her name but could be suited to this shorter distance 9. DELFINEA BELLA - Well beaten in last two starts but is better this distance and is not out of it 10. DAISY D'AUVRECY - Has yet to win a race and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 11. DEVISELLA - Fair form recently but will need to do a bit more to win the race. Others preferred 12. DOUBLETTA - Struggling to regain best form and needs major improvement to win this race 13. DRIVERA D'EAM - Bounced back to form to win latest start. Not completely out of it. Place chance 14. DERNIERE VAGUE - Battling to regain best form but is quite capable of popping up in the places 15. DIVA D'ALBRET - Runner-up in latest which was at this track. Has a place chance in this line-up 16. DIANA DES PINS - Modest last run but should do a lot better in this line-up. Big chance 17. DIVA QUICK - Won four times in Returns from a break but is the one to beat. Go close 18. DENDERAH - Modest recent form. Drop in trip could suit but more needed to

41 win this race (17) DIVA QUICK confirmed the improvement of her win two starts back with a good 2nd last time and should contest the outcome on current form. (16) DIANA DES PINS was unable to complete a hat-trick of wins in her most recent outing but should be competitive over this trip. Regular earner (11) DEVISELLA has a realistic winning chance racing unshod for the first time. Selections (17) DIVA QUICK - (16) DIANA DES PINS - (11) DEVISELLA - (4) DYNASTIE DESBOIS - (7) DARSHANA

42 Race 5 1. BEAUTE D'ENFER - Struggled throughout 2017 and is very unlikely to win this race. Others much preferred 2. BACHOTEUR - Holding form. Fourth in a Mounted race returning from a break. Might place 3. BOHEME FLIGNY - Bounced back to win latest but has been very unreliable in the past. Others preferred 4. CAGNOIS DE BETTON - Won latest start. May be stretched this distance but could play a minor role 5. COEUR D'HAVAROCHE - Won three races in 2017 but recent runs have only been fair. Maybe next time 6. BOLERO DU GRIBOUT - Modest last two runs. Is always capable of popping up in the places though 7. CESAR D'AURIOU - Modest last two starts. Capable of better and could be the surprise package 8. COEUR D'OCCAGNES - Won three times last year and is clearly not out of it. Deserves respect 9. CALIN D'HAVAROCHE - Disappointing last run. Capable of better but could finish in the money 10. CAMPEONE VAS - Modest last run. Capable of better and has a place chance on best form 11. BEAUTY GIRL - Finds it very hard to win as 1 win in 75 suggests. Good last run but more is needed 12. BIWI D'ECROVILLE - Modest last run. More needed to win but is fit enough to play a minor role 13. BRUN DE BENAC - Won latest which was at this course. Could follow up in a field like this 14. BELLE D'ATOUT - Third in latest start. Has a winning chance on her best form. Not out of it 15. BLUFFEUSE DU PRE - In good form. More to do to win this race but could earn some money. Consider 16. BUSINESS DU BOURG - Battling to regain best form and needs major improvement on two poor recent runs

43 (13) BRUN DE BENAC bounced right back to something resembling his best form with a last-start success. He need only reproduce that effort to follow up with another win and is fancied to score at the expense of (9) CALIN D'HAVAROCHE who has been holding form. In the wake of her recent victory (15) BLUFFEUSE DU PRE could also have a say. (4) CAGNOIS DE BETTON and (11) BEAUTY GIRL are just a couple among several others who could also feature. Selections (13) BRUN DE BENAC - (9) CALIN D'HAVAROCHE - (15) BLUFFEUSE DU PRE - (4) CAGNOIS DE BETTON - (11) BEAUTY GIRL

44 Race 6 1. EAST LOVE - Probably needed comeback run but is battling to regain form and others are preferred 2. EGYPTIEN - Did not win a race in Fit and could be ready for this. Might place 3. ETHAN DRIVE - Has started off his career very nicely. The one to beat if fit from a break 4. ERMES PRO - Improved when third in latest at this course. Tries it a bit further. Can place 5. EL BAMBI - Battling to regain best form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 6. ERWAN - Has yet to win a race but last run suggests it could come very soon. Chance 7. ENDRIX BLEU - Promising debut win. Did not repeat it in two subsequent starts. Chance if fit 8. ESPOIR DU VIF - Not disgraced when fourth in latest start which was this track Consider 9. ESPOIR DE L'ITON - Has yet to win in 15 starts and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 10. ESPIRITU SANTO - Promising first two runs. Returning from a break but is not out of it. Place chance 11. ELIXIR MERITE - Well beaten in comeback run. Might need a few more runs before regaining form 12. EDEN D'EMERAUDE - Did not show much on debut Best watched for now and others are preferred 13. EAGLE FORLIFE - Probably needed comeback run. Likely to improve and could finish in the money 14. ESPOIR DU DROPT - Clearly very unreliable but is not out of it and must have a winning chance Having finished a good 2nd among useful rivals last time promising (3) ETHAN DRIVE rates the one to beat and is given the nod ahead of (6) ERWAN who on current form and with all his shoes removed should give a bold showing. Neither (14) ESPOIR DU DROPT nor (9) ESPOIR DE L'ITON must be condemned on the basis of their most recent outings.

45 Selections (3) ETHAN DRIVE - (6) ERWAN - (14) ESPOIR DU DROPT - (9) ESPOIR DE L'ITON

46 Race 7 1. DAYLIGHT OF LOVE - Has struggled in all her 11 starts to date and is very unlikely to win this race 2. DARIO DE LA CALADE - Well beaten in all his starts and needs major improvement to win this race 3. DIEGO STEF - Modest form but should be fit for this race Tries a Mounted race. Might improve 4. DULCINEE DU LYS - Much improved last run which was in a Mounted race Big chance on that 5. DUC DE LA VASTERIE - Modest recent form. Could do better back in Mounted race and is one to consider 6. DIVIN MICHAEL - Modest recent form and needs to find a few lengths to win. Others preferred 7. DORKAHOLIC JUPILLE - Disappointing last run. Has done well in this discipline in the past. Watch 8. DEEP MAGIK - Much improved last run which was a mounted race. Could finish in the money 9. DANCE DES LOUANGES - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and could be the surprise package 10. DIRCOM DU VIVIER - Won twice in 2016 but has struggled since and needs major improvement to win 11. DUNE DU PORET - Has won twice over this course and distance so clearly in with a winning chance 12. DIVA GIBUS - Battling to regain best form and needs major improvement to win this race 13. DISCO MATCH - Not disgraced when runner-up in latest start Could finish in the money 14. DURATON DU SAPTEL - Struggling recently so tries a Mounted race. Needs major improvement to win 15. DYNAMIQUE STYLE - Not disgraced when third in latest start. Cannot be dismissed away easily 16. DIMITRIA DE LA FYE - Poor last two starts. Better this distance and could improve in a Mounted race

47 Intriguing contest. (4) DULCINEE DU LYS showed enough though in her first start in this discpline to suggest she could be winning soon. Unshod on this occasion the selection is preffered to (13) DISCO MATCH who should be competitive nonethless on the evidence of a creditable 2nd at Amiens last time out. Much however will depend on the race readiness of (11) DUNE DU PORET who was in very good form before a well-deserved layoff. Selections (4) DULCINEE DU LYS - (13) DISCO MATCH - (11) DUNE DU PORET - (8) DEEP MAGIK - (15) DYNAMIQUE STYLE

48 Race 8 1. FIRST D'ALOUETTE - First run for Magnificent Rodney colt out of Unabelle. Watch the betting 2. FLY - First run for a Prince d'espace gelding out of Unite. May need the experience 3. FALENCIA MENDO - Only sixth on recent debut which was at this course. Could do better this time 4. FANTAISIE DU BOURG - Has improved recently and is experienced so could finish in the money this time 5. FIRST LEBEL - Did better in second start. Knows this track and could fight out the finish 6. FORJAN - Improving with each start and is likely to run very well once again. Big chance 7. FANTOMETTE JIJI - Only fair form to date. More needed to win but could play a minor role 8. FILAE D'ALGOT - Battling since a fair debut. Very fit but does need to find a few lengths Hard to assess but it could prove worth siding with (6) FORJAN who despite a tardy start in a race of reference caught the eye last time. Improving (5) FIRST LEBEL also has winning credentials though and should feature prominently if making further progress. (4) FANTAISIE DU BOURG is another likely improver while (1) FIRST D'ALOUETTE appears the pick of the newcomers. Selections (6) FORJAN - (5) FIRST LEBEL - (4) FANTAISIE DU BOURG - (1) FIRST D'ALOUETTE