VINCENNES - 3rd December

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1 VINCENNES - 3rd December Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Baudouin (306, 412, 507, 710) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (306, 412, 508, 710, 805, 1001) Horse of the day : Viking Madrik (909) Dark Horse : Cyrano du Châtelet(409) Race 1 1. DRIVER CADENCE - Makes ridden debut following some moderate efforts at a lower level and has no realistic choice 2. DUSTY WOOD - Undeniably capable but has never stamped his mark on the ridden game. Sanctioned last time and not an obvious contender 3. DEXTER FROMENTRO - Has turned a corner since getting a second chance in this code. Winner of his last two and latterly in style over longer here. Could well pull off the hat-trick 4. DOLCE VITA GRIFF - Has raced respectably in this code so far but already looks outclassed in this company 5. DAIDA DE VANDEL - Finished fourth in the race of reference but could have

2 gone closer had she not had trouble in running. Minor place chance 6. DREAMER DELO - Delicate sort but has considerable class. Third in the race of reference after a two-months' break and although racing shod this time should still give a good account if applied 7. DRAGON D'AVRIL - Consistently in the thick of things in this code. Trotted second to (3) DEXTER FROMENTRO in the Prix Olry-Roederer and can again make the frame 8. DRAGON DU FRESNE - Twice a G.I winner. Unraced since trotting fourth in the Prix des Elites late September but excels over course and distance and can get straight back to winning ways (3) DEXTER FROMENTRO has looked exceptional since returning to ridden competition and the nature of his Olry-Roederer victory augurs well for his chances. (8) DRAGON DU FRESNE however has excellent credentials and over this trip is very hard to fault. It is not easy to separate these two. The everconsistent (7) DRAGON D'AVRIL put on another good show to finish second last time - he too is confirmed under these conditions and can again go close. The complicated (6) DREAMER DELO gave a fine account of himself last time after a short spell and can challenge for a spot in the frame. Selections (3) DEXTER FROMENTRO - (8) DRAGON DU FRESNE - (7) DRAGON D'AVRIL - (6) DREAMER DELO

3 Race 2 1. VENISE THEVALLES - Moderate mare that has placed just once in her last 15 outings and will struggle to make any impact 2. BETWEEN - On a roll since late summer but appears to have lost his way and needs to reassure 3. A JET SPORT - Won three of his last five amateur events. Well-positioned in front here and should again finish in the money 4. VALBERT DE WALDAM - Dynmaic this year in the amateur category with twelve successes and is expected to make it a lucky thirteen 5. VIENS DU SUD - Has demonstrated decent consistency this autumn. Sanctioned at Borely recently when well-backed and worth a second chance 6. VADELLE SHEBA - Gave a surprisingly good account behind (4) VALBERT DE WALDAM late last month and while unlikely to repeat should not be entirely ignored 7. UN SOIR FATAL - Seldom disappoints in this division. Winner of his last two and from the front line can make a big impact 8. VIEUX LILLE - Went into his break on a low note and recently picked up where he left off. No threat 9. UNITED KINGDOM - Has raced very modestly in both codes all season and can be written off 10. VIVAL THIERIC - Useful when applied but has a poor record at Vincennes and others preferred this time 11. VAL THOURJAN - Finished fifth to the favourite last time but still has a lot more to find 12. AKIR DE MAI - Very hard to fault all year in both professional and amateur ranks. Finished third to (4) VALBERT DE WALDAM at Nantes last time when 50m worse off. Only 25m separating them here and a possible spoiler 13. BELPHEGOR DU PAJ - Has put in some respectable efforts of late in the professional ranks and must be worth a small consideration 14. ULF HAIE NEUVE - Hardy sort with a decent record at Vincennes. Gave a good account from the third line at Mauquenchy and looks competitively well in this time (4) VALBERT DE WALDAM has conquered all before him in the amateur category this year and from the first line should add another victory to his tally.

4 (12) AKIR DE MAI however finished close to him at Nantes when 50m worse off and with only 25m separating them here he could turn the tables. (14) ULF HAIE NEUVE no longer has anything to prove in this divison and can make the first three. (7) UN SOIR FATAL has turned a corner of late and should have a say in the outcome. Selections (4) VALBERT DE WALDAM - (12) AKIR DE MAI - (14) ULF HAIE NEUVE - (7) UN SOIR FATAL

5 Race 3 1. ECLAIR DU MIREL - Kicked his career off nicely but has since lost his way and will have nothing to offer 2. EXPRESS EVENING - Delicate colt that reassured behind (4) ESTEBAN JIEL at Mauquenchy but still not easy to trust 3. EPIPHANE - Has raced very solidly over the past two months. Imposed in a Class A at Laval last time and from the front line can again make his presence felt 4. ESTEBAN JIEL - Not once out of the first three in eight career starts. Looked smart on his only appearance on the outer course and should again make the frame 5. ELU D'OCCAGNES - Occasionally tricky but otherwise relatively productive and is not incapable of making the first five 6. ELVIS MADRIK - Late developer that has looked a serious sort since his first steps on the track. Won well at Nantes three weeks ago and from the first line can double up 7. EVASION MYSTIC - Seldom far off the mark but takes a big step up in class and will have her work cut out 8. ECLAT DE GLOIRE - Back at the top of his game after a pair of blips. Comes to Paris on a hat-trick and will have his chances 9. ELECTRA GREEN - In the thick of things for the most part and has a good entry on the first row but will need to be at her best 10. ECLIPSE DREAM - Erratic but currently in good shape. Is proven on the outer course but the penalty does her no favours 11. EDEN BASQUE - Colt with an enviable strike rate. Did not have the best of trips here last time but should more than make amends on this occasion 12. ERODE LUDOIS - Good consistent colt that finished third to (3) EPIPHANE at Laval but still not back to his best and others preferred 13. ECUME DE REVILLE - Well-regarded filly that acquits herself well for the most part but will struggle to overcome the handicap 14. ELISIONE MAG - Good class of horse that drops significantly in class and even from the second line can still get a look in (6) ELVIS MADRIK won nicely at Nantes on just his second start back and breaking from the front here can only enhance his prospects. The consistent (11)

6 EDEN BASQUE raced better in a recent G.II than the result suggests and even from the back line can impose. (4) ESTEBAN JIEL is a model of consistency and should logically make the frame once more however Abrivard will need to keep a watchful eye on (3) EPIPHANE who has been particularly sharp of late. Selections (6) ELVIS MADRIK - (11) EDEN BASQUE - (4) ESTEBAN JIEL - (3) EPIPHANE

7 Race 4 1. CANULAR - Occasionally complicated but otherwise very rewarding. Goes barefoot for the first time and from the front line could return to winning ways 2. CYRUS DE CAYOLA - Back in business following a very lean streak. Not at his ease here last time but must still be afforded respect 3. CAPAC - Erratic individual that showed signs of encouragement in a Class D two weeks ago but insufficient to warrant support 4. CONCERTO ROYAL - Not the most productive horse in the race. Not disgraced in last two but still has no realistic chance 5. COW BOY DU GUERET - Back at the top of his game with two wins in last three. Shoes off again and one to note 6. COMETE LEMAN - Respectable mare for the most part. Benefits from a frontrow start and could well fill one of the minor places 7. CE RETOUR D'OSCAR - Moderate sort that tends to blow hot and cold. Goop drove him to last success but still not an obvious choice 8. CARINA DU PARC - Currently on flying form. Pleased despite the sanction last time but at this level will have her work cut out 9. CYRANO DU CHATELET - Tricky sort but has talent in spades. Has a good entry on the front line and could well produce the goods on first start with Raffin in charge 10. CRONOS D'HAMELINE - Decent element that encouraged over shorter here last Wednesday but his cause will not be helped by the second-line start 11. CASIMIR DE SURVIE - Firing on all cylinders since the summer and has imposed over course and distance. Breaks from the back but goes barefoot this time and can win 12. CARLO DE CARSI - Has been in very good condition of late. Should not be too hastily judged for recent effort here and can be backed with confidence this time 13. CEYLAN DAIRPET - Group-winning trotter that has three races under his belt this term. Returns to racing unshod all four and with application can overcome the 25m penalty (11) CASIMIR DE SURVIE has been in cracking form for the past three months and after two prep races he goes unshod all four and looks the one to beat. He will however be pitted against the regular (1) CANULAR who is barefoot for the first time and breaks with a 25m head-start. The classy but delicate (13) CEYLAN

8 DAIRPET will be at peak fitness by now and can play an active role if he can maintain stride. (12) CARLO DE CARSI can be forgiven his recent blip and it would be foolhardy to ignore his chances. Selections (11) CASIMIR DE SURVIE - (1) CANULAR - (13) CEYLAN DAIRPET - (12) CARLO DE CARSI

9 Race 5 1. BRUNE DES FORGES - Regualrly gives everything she has. Appreciates these conditions and should not be entirely overlooked 2. AUFOR DE MIRE - Never one to be underestimated. Gave a good account in both GNT races this autumn and can be considered an interesting outsider 3. ARTHURO BOY - Has acquitted himself well for the most part this year but unrewarding since comeback and others preferred 4. BEAUTE DE BAILLY - Blows hot and cold but won a Class A over course and distance last weekend and will have her supporters 5. BEST BUISSONAY - Won a GNT stage earlier in the year but is a tricky type and not the easiest to back 6. VANDERLOV - Very solid since the summer. Finished a good second to Aero King at Mauquenchy and should not be far off the mark 7. BAXTER DU KLAU - Twice a winner over course and distance and has already beaten some good horses this year. Has prepped twice barefoot and with shoes off for the occasion can win this 8. BEL AVIS - Very hard to fault under these conditions. Seldom disappoints when barefoot and after a courageous win over shorter here two weeks ago looks a serious player 9. CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR - One of the best of his generation and has nothing to prove at this level. Good second in a G.III here last weekend and can play an active role 10. VIOLINE MOUROTAISE - Second place in the GNT table. Has come on leaps and bounds this year and although on the second line she goes barefoot for the first time and can make her presence felt 11. VENUS DE BAILLY - Put in some good efforts over the summer but form has since regressed and not an obvious choice 12. ANETTE DU MIREL - Tends to show more when unshod but is barefoot this time and can be written off 13. UNERO MONTAVAL - Consistent as they come over the summer but less rewarding in last two. If in form though can get a look in 14. URSA MAJOR - Has placed just once from 23 this year and recent form does nothing to inspire trust 15. VULCANIA DE GODREL - Solid for much of the year so far. Runner-up in the last two GNT stages and should be good enough to finish in the mix once again 16. ULTIMATE DU RIB - Pleased a couple of times over the summer but has looked modest since and can be ruled out

10 17. TIGER DANOVER - The current leader of the GNT series. Consistently gives everything he has but from the back line looks more a minor place chance 18. VAL ROYAL - Lightly raced this year but has hardly stepped a foot wrong when unshod. Put in a good effort at Nantes and with shoes off this time can make the first five Barring the occasional sanction (7) BAXTER DU KLAU rarely disappoints when barefoot and after two prep runs will be fully fit and may just have the edge over the tough (8) BEL AVIS who won courageously over shorter here two weeks ago. (9) CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR is one of the best five yer-olds in the country and although shod this time can still play an important role. (15) VULCANIA DE GODREL has been flying all year and despite incurring the penalty still looks dangerous. (18) VAL ROYAL also breaks from the back but rarely lets the side down at this level and should pick up a cheque. Selections (7) BAXTER DU KLAU - (8) BEL AVIS - (9) CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR - (15) VULCANIA DE GODREL - (18) VAL ROYAL - (6) VANDERLOV - (17) TIGER DANOVER - (10) VIOLINE MOUROTAISE

11 Race 6 1. PACO RABANNE - Decent dual-purpose type that encouraged last time at Saint-Galmier. Has a top driver in charge this time but still not a priority 2. BEL AIR - Just one blip on his card since early August. Is confirmed at Vincennes and should not be far from the action 3. RAPIDE DU POMMEAU - Hardy Swedish sort making his French debut. Goes over any trip and could pleasantly surprise 4. ALINEA - Has ability but too frequently sanctioned of late to warrant much support 5. ROCKET ZET - Has enjoyed a decent run since leaving Finland. Left a good impression on the inner track recently and with Nivard at the helm can be assured a competitive drive 6. ARCHIBALD - Can prove a handful but generally gives a good account when applied. Has form at Vincennes but still not easy to back 7. ARPEGE DE CAMARAN - Getting back to his best since the layoff. Is barefoot for his Vincennes return and should acquit himself competitively 8. ATHOS DE LUDREAM - Has raced very modestly so far this year and will have nothing to give 9. BIG HEADACHE - Very generous Finnish import. Has enjoyed a good run of form since coming to France and looks a player once again 10. DJALI BOKO - Delicate but has considerable ability. Won his last start over course and distance and with shoes off again can repeat 11. SHARK ATTACK - Consistently gives a good account of himself. Won a Class E at Saint-Galmier last time and although in better company and more productive on flat tracks should still put on a good show 12. VENT D'OUEST - Has failed to make the frame since the spring and can be ruled out 13. ATOUT DU HAINAUT - Seen more often on the inner track but left a good impression last time over the long course and with front shoes off this time can make the first five 14. ALLEGRO NONANTAIS - Back on the ball following a brief lean spell. Second last time over track and trip and will be one to note 15. VOSS RINGEAT - Sprang a surprise when winning at Reims mid-november but was unable to to confirm and others preferred 16. BINGO D'ATTAQUE - Beginning to show improvement but has placed just once from seven at Vincennes and unlikely to shake things up

12 17. ULTIMO VINGT - Not much to like on his formsheet for some time and will have nothing to offer 18. ASTRE D'EGLEFIN - Has enjoyed a change in fortune over the past four months. Seldom seen going left-handed but on current form can play a leading role (10) DJALI BOKO may frequently be the object of the stewards' attention but has considerable talent and has already imposed over course and distance. He is sure to encounter resistance from the reinvigorated (18) ASTRE D'EGLEFIN and Finnish import (9) BIG HEADACHE who has taken particularly well to French conditions. (2) BEL AIR has hardly made a mistake since the summer and should again make his presence felt as should (13) ATOUT DU HAINAUT in whom Raffin has maintained faith. Selections (10) DJALI BOKO - (18) ASTRE D'EGLEFIN - (9) BIG HEADACHE - (2) BEL AIR - (13) ATOUT DU HAINAUT

13 Race 7 1. DIGNITE - Lightly-raced filly that trotted second to (16) DAVINA DU CAPRE mid-november when barefoot for the first time. Same formula again and one to note 2. DROP DE COLLEVILLE - Not the most dependable but still has ample talent. Vincennes can pose its problems but is unshod behind for the first time and with application could get a look in 3. DUCK DRYME - Complicated sort that won a Class A at Argentan on penultimate start. Returns unshod behind after a prep here and must be respected 4. DOC ERGE - Regularly gives a decent account but can prove a handful and others preferred this time 5. DORUS WELL - Serious trotter that was still full of running when sanctioned here last week. Is reunited with Nivard and with shoes off again can make the frame 6. DIEGO D'UKA - Impressed in his last two when unshod. Went close at Laval last time and will have his supporters 7. DANSEUR BAROQUE - A veritable metronome all year. Runner-up in his last four but breaks from the front here and can return to winning ways 8. DIXIT DANICA - Not once out of the frame in his last five. Left a fine impression at Borely last time and although in better company should still acquit himself honourably 9. D'ARTAGNAN FRANCE - Has hardly stepped a foot wrong since June. Did not have the best of luck behind (3) DUCK DRYME at Argentan but will still need to find more 10. DORADO BELLO - Solid type that won a Class A at Nantes in good order three weeks ago. On the back row here but still good enough to challenge for the win 11. DANSE CADENCE - Produced two very good results since the spell. Beat (2) DROP DE COLLEVILLE last time and even from the back line can give this a good go 12. DALJEMOSA - Enjoyed a good run over the summer but form has since regressed and must raise her game 13. DANSE D'ETANG - Pleased at Laval before being found somewhat wanting in a Class C here late last month but still a first-five chance 14. DIOCLES - Mixes the good with the less good. Has just one race in him since the break and unlikely to shake things up

14 15. DEAL ON LINE - Won three on the trot over the summer but out of the picture in as many since and must reaffirm 16. DAVINA DU CAPRE - Has made excellent progress this autumn culminating in victory mid-november. Incurs the penalty but a player nonetheless One could not ask for better consistency than what (7) DANSEUR BAROQUE has demonstrated this year and he returns to Vincennes with a fine opportunity to get back in the winners' enclosure. (10) DORADO BELLO is not ideally placed on the back line but he likes to come from the rear and looks dangerous. Barefoot for just the second time and reunited with Nivard (5) DORUS WELL appears to have a good hand to play. After a superb run of form (16) DAVINA DU CAPRE makes the long trip to Paris with justified ambition. (13) DANSE D'ETANG was somewhat below-par here two weeks ago but goes unshod all four for the first time and can get a look in. Selections (7) DANSEUR BAROQUE - (10) DORADO BELLO - (5) DORUS WELL - (16) DAVINA DU CAPRE - (13) DANSE D'ETANG

15 Race 8 1. CAMBRIDGE - Erratic but put on quite the show to finish second over 2100m on the long course ten days ago and on similar form can take advantage of the inside line 2. CADIX - Talented mare that has won eight from ten this year including two autostart events. Well-positioned in front and with aplication should figure prominently 3. COCONUT CITRUS - Has done nothing noteworthy under harness for some time and looks properly outclassed 4. CHIVA JULRY - Tricky sort that has pleased just once in autostart events but currently in good shape. Plum spot behind the car this time though and one to note 5. CIDJIE DE GUEZ - Has climbed the class ladder in good order this autumn. Produced the goods on both starts at Vincennes and from the five-spot should have this in the bag 6. CAPUCINE D'AVRIL - Consistent sort that finished third in the race of reference. Entrusted to Goop this time and looks a player 7. CLARA DALLAUCH - Has enjoyed a rewarding run for much of the season. Appreciates the shorter trips and should improve on her recent fourth on the outer course 8. CLEF DE FA - Intermittent but capable. Just her second start since July but is barefoot for the occasion and could trot her way into the first five 9. COMETE - Respectable sort but unplaced in last three. Barefoot for the first time but will struggle from the wide outside 10. CHERIE FOLLE - Imposed over the distance last time at the venue. Goes barefoot again but a repeat distinctly unlikely 11. CLASSIC GLORY - Gives a good account for the most part. Acquitted herself well here last time but will still need to find more 12. CHACHOO BOND - Got straight back in the game following the break. Imposed smartly over the short course mid-november and should not be overlooked 13. CATS DE LA FERME - Not without merit but has been somewhat off the boil of late and the draw does her no favours (5) CIDJIE DE GUEZ has been on something of a roll this term and considering her place in front and the form of the Bazire stable she will take some beating.

16 That said (2) CADIX's form is not in doubt and with stride in check can give the favourite a run for her money. (7) CLARA DALLAUCH is similarly in fine shape and can put her speed to good use here. She was surprisingly beaten by (1) CAMBRIDGE here ten days ago but should be in a position to exact revenge on this occasion. Selections (5) CIDJIE DE GUEZ - (2) CADIX - (7) CLARA DALLAUCH - (1) CAMBRIDGE

17 Race 9 1. BLASON DU CEBE - Got back in the game here last week with a solid effort in a Class A on the outer track and should get a look in once again 2. BRASIL DE BAILLY - Makes just his second appearance under the saddle following a poor run in the other code and unlikely to influence the result 3. BARONNE DE BAPRE - Put in the best performance of her ridden career at Mauquenchy late last month. Raffin back on board and should not be far off the mark 4. VA VOLE DU LYS - Very modest for the past 20 months and even with Lebourgeois on board will have nothing to offer 5. VARUM BOY - No longer the horse of old since his extended layoff and can be disregarded 6. ABO STAR - Has done nothing of note in his last five starts at Vincennes and will have few takers 7. ACTEUR DU HAMEL - Regularly gives a good account. Found wanting here last time but is proven under these conditions and should be good enough to make the first five 8. BAMBINA DU PARC - Decent mare that has begun to get out of her rut. Somewhat below par at Angers last weekend but more expected this time around 9. VIKING MADRIK - Hardy trotter that flew up over course and distance on ridden debut two weeks ago and in similar form should repeat 10. UN FIRST - Sanctioned in all four since his return to competition but is unbeaten over course and distance and on good behaviour can make a big impact 11. AXOLA D'ABLON - Has finished no closer than fourth since winning at Cabourg five months ago and needs to show improvement 12. ARDELOT - Useful sort that makes just his second start since the break and although unshod all four is unlikely to shake things up 13. VISA DE LA NOEMIE - Out of the first three in his last eight starts and on current form can be ruled out 14. BRAINSTORM - Respectable trotter that regularly gives his best but disqualified in last three and not easy to trust 15. BELLINISSIMO - Very productive sort in this branch of the business and winner of his last two. Rarely seen on the inner track but a major player nonetheless 16. BRUT DE LA COTE - Delicate but very hard to fault when applied. Has nothing to prove under these conditions and on good behaviour could pleasantly

18 surprise 17. ANNEES FOLLES - Undeniably capable but has struggled with form this term and must reaffirm 18. VERMEER JARZEEN - Has looked particularly ordinary for almost two years and has no realistic chance Following a good win under harness at Cavaillon (9) VIKING MADRIK demolished the field over course and distance two weeks ago on his ridden debut and should garner the lion's share of support. He will be opposed though by the in-form (15) BELLINISSIMO who returns to Vincennes on a hat-trick. (10) UN FIRST in unbeaten over 2850m on the inner track and can play a major part provided he can keep his action together. (8) BAMBINA DU PARC has returned to her code of preference and together with (7) ACTEUR DU HAMEL look the best of the minor place prospects. Selections (9) VIKING MADRIK - (15) BELLINISSIMO - (10) UN FIRST - (8) BAMBINA DU PARC - (7) ACTEUR DU HAMEL

19 Race DIVINE MAJYC - Has begun to show more since starting to race unshod. Won with authority over shorter here late last month and is once again competitively well in 2. DIANE D'HAUFOR - Talented filly that got back down to business over course and distance two weeks ago. Goes barefoot for the first time and looks the one to beat 3. DARLING D'OURVILLE - Moderate sort that regularly suffers stride problems. Looked modest at Cabourg recently and will have few friends 4. DETONANTE VERITE - Respectable trotter that pleases when unshod behind and is not incapable of finishing in the mix 5. DIVA DU BUISSON - Has two races in her following a long layoff. Fourth to (11) DEVERIA last time but still has more to find 6. DAYLIGHT - Fine filly that struggled to make the grade in her last two. Two places behind (2) DIANE D'HAUFOR here a fortnight ago but it will only be a question of time before she gets her head in front 7. DOCHINE DE HOUELLE - Has looked partciualrly modest since her return and even with shoes off will have no realistic chance 8. DAME DE LA COUDRE - Won over course and distance last year. Found wanting last time on return to Vincennes but hind shoes off on this occasion and should not be underestimated 9. DOUCHKA D'ORMOY - Not entirely without merit but not the most productive either. Quickly sanctioned here recently and not an obvious choice 10. DOSMINA BELLA - Blows hot and cold but has won two from three when barefoot and should again figure prominently 11. DEVERIA - Decent sort on a good day. Unplaced last time over track and trip but front shoes off on this occasion and worth a second look 12. DAME DU CHENE - Leaped out of her slump at Le Croise-Laroche last month when unshod all four for the first time. Same formula here and can play a leading role Removing shoes has played an important part in the revival of a few here. Both (12) DAME DU CHENE and (1) DIVINE MAJYC took little time imposing after going unshod all four and appear to have solid claims this time around too. They may however have to play second fiddle to the Bigeon-trained (2) DIANE D'HAUFOR who reassured over course and distance two weeks ago and who goes barefoot for the first time. (10) DOSMINA BELLA is another filly with

20 obvious talent and races well when unshod but may have to settle for the minor place crumbs this time. Selections (2) DIANE D'HAUFOR - (12) DAME DU CHENE - (1) DIVINE MAJYC - (10) DOSMINA BELLA

21 LE MANS - 3rd December Trainer of the day : Eric Libaud (204, 201, 507) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (204, 306, 407, 504, 604, 703, 803) Horse of the day : Baby Jane (803) Dark Horse : Crystal Roc(314) Race 1 1. BLINK - Disappointing in her last two starts since winning a Class E race at Nort-Sur-Erdre in October 2. BAZ - Third behind Haya Kan in a Class D race at Nantes last month and not without a chance 3. PAMPA BRIGHT - Runner up in a Class E handicap at Angers last time out. Stiff test here 4. EL DONNO - Has not run since November 2016 when unplaced in a Class E handicap at Saint-Cloud 5. AS DES FLANDRES - Decent effort at Croise-Laroche last months after more than two years off 6. ZACK HOPE - Just behind As Des Flandres last time out at Croise-Laroche on his reappearance 7. MALISSUN - Has not run since September 2016 when a well beaten fourth at La Roche Posay 8. AVIATOR - Unplaced in a Class E race at Toulouse last month and others preferred here today 9. JALANA DE CIMBRE - One win from thirty four career starts and needs to improve to feature here 10. IRONE BLUE - Fell on the flat at Nort-Sur-Erdre last time out in October. Not recommended today 11. PALITINA - Still a maiden after twenty five career starts and unlikely to feature today 12. STARDATE - Runner up in a Class E race at Royan in August but disappointing since then

22 (6) ZACK HOPE finished just behind (5) AS DES FLANDRESwhen fifth behind Triano in a Class E race at Croise-Larovhe and slight preference is for the former to reverse placings today. The selection won four Class D races in 2016 and can get the better of As des Flandres who was returning after more than two years off the track. (2) BAZand (3) PAMPA BRIGHT are next best. Selections (6) ZACK HOPE - (5) AS DES FLANDRES - (2) BAZ - (3) PAMPA BRIGHT

23 Race 2 1. RAJSACASS - Improved from his debut to finish third to Salix in a maiden at Pornichet last month 2. YASTELA - Decent effort when fourth to Mathonville at Machecoul last time out. place prospects 3. DEAR DJANGO - Disappointing run in a handicap at Pornichet last time out. Hard to recommend 4. AUTOCRAT - Slightly disappointing last time out at Pornichet but must be respected here 5. ABOVE THE CLOUDS - Placed in a couple of Class 2 races at Compiegne this year and not ruled out today 6. RAISE THE STAKES - Second behind Santa Rock in a Class E race here last month and can be in the mix again today 7. GOLD D'AZE - Finished behind a few of these when unplaced on his debut at Pornichet last month 8. VINGT NEUF - By Salut Thomas and is the tenth foal to run out of a dam that has produced three winners 9. SUN MOSS - By Moss Vale and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner 10. LOVESOR - By Maresca Sorrento and is the first foal to run out of a dam that ran just once 11. CELT DES TESNIERES - Has not run since July when a well beaten last of eight on his debut at Lion-D'Angers 12. BABYCCINO - Needs to improve from his debut run at Saint-Cloud last month to feature here 13. ESTEEM AUNAY - Fourth to Rockdale in a claimer at Machecoul last time out and others preferred today 14. YAZZEYNE - By Teofilo and is the second foal to run out of a dam that won one from sixteen 15. CEREMONY - Eight of nine behind Nosongsosweet on her debut in a maiden at Amiens last month Although disappointing on the sand at Pornichet last time out (5) ABOVE THE CLOUDS was a close second to Spirit Of Eagle in a Class 2 race at Compiegne in October. A repeat of that performance should be good enough today. (4)

24 AUTOCRAT should also be suited by his return to a grass surface. (6) RAISE THE STAKES and (1) RAJSACASS can make the frame. Selections (5) ABOVE THE CLOUDS - (4) AUTOCRAT - (6) RAISE THE STAKES - (1) RAJSACASS

25 Race 3 1. MISTER IFF - A close second to Gili Emery in a Class E handicap at Nantes last time out and respected here 2. GORKI PARK - Decent effort in a Class E handicap at Saint-Cloud last month and is on a fair mark 3. GYNTKA - Has won four times this year including a Class G claimer last month. Tougher test today 4. EASILLY - A couple of placed efforts at Saint-Brieuc in October but up against it today 5. SWAZILAND - One win from ten career starts but unplaced in both of his starts this year 6. LA JUBANAISE - Some fair form in handicaps this year including a win at Lyon Parilly in May 7. MARINA MARINE - Disappointing at Saint-Cloud last time out but has place prospects today 8. BETTY DU SUD - Sixth to Santa Rock in a Class E race here last month and makes her handicap debut today 9. EVER ONE - Won a Class G handicap at Dieppe in July but has been in poor form since then 10. DEMON BLUE - Decent effort on his reappearance at Pornichet last month but more required today 11. ENKI GIRL - Sliding down the handicap but hard to recommend on her most recent form 12. BUBBLY - Had her best run since February when fourth in a Class E handicap at Saint-Cloud last month 13. THOMAS CROWN - Unplaced in his last six starts since winning a Class G handicap at Lion-D'Angers in May 14. CRYSTAL ROC - Third to Shannoise in a Class E race here last month and respected off this mark 15. QUEEN BOREALE - Still a maiden after seventeen career starts and unlikely to feature today (14) CRYSTAL ROC finished third here behind Shannoise in a Class E race last month in his first run since June 18th. He is well handicapped at the moment and can record only his second career success. (2) GORKI PARK is also on a fair

26 mark at present and cannot be discounted. (6) LA JUBANAISE and (1) MISTER IFF are two more to consider. Selections (14) CRYSTAL ROC - (2) GORKI PARK - (6) LA JUBANAISE - (1) MISTER IFF

27 Race 4 1. MENARDAIS - Decent performer on his day but will need to improve on his recent form 2. MAHIR - Won his first three career starts in 2016 but is zero from ten since then 3. SHANNOISE - Has won twice here over course and distance including a Class E race last month 4. RODYANA - Has been running well in claimers recently and is not without a chance today 5. ATILLA - Has not run since August 11th but has some decent handicap form this year 6. HISTORY DREAM - Won a handicap and a claimer at Nantes this year and could run in to a place here 7. SISYPHE - Second to Master Dan in a Class E race at Toulouse last month and one for the short list today 8. MOON DUST - Disappointing last time out at Angers but is well handicapped at the moment 9. GUNGA DIN - Poor run last time out after winning a Class E handicap at Croise-Laroche in September 10. PRINCE OF GRACIE - Won a Class G claimer at Lyon La Soie last time out. Stiffer test today 11. MOSKITO BORGET - Just one win from thirty three career starts and hard to recommend today 12. MACBETH RIVER - A close second to Grey Sensation in a Class E handicap at Lyon Parilly last month. Respected 13. MYXIAS DE PIREY - A fair third in a Class E race at Cavaillon last month and is a course and distance winner 14. ETOLE D'ANJOU - Has won three races earlier this year but needs to improve on her recent form 15. SUMMER EVE - Poor run at Angers last time out after winning at Bordeaux earlier last month (12) MACBETH RIVER was only just touched off by Grey Sensation in a Class E handicap at Lyon Parilly last month. She had her first career success at Craon in September and gets a tentative vote ahead of (7) SISYPHE who looks well in at

28 the weights at the moment. (4) RODYANA and (3) SHANNOISE are two more that cannot be ruled out. Selections (12) MACBETH RIVER - (7) SISYPHE - (4) RODYANA - (3) SHANNOISE

29 Race 5 1. DIVINE SPIRITE - Fifth behind Mathonville at Machecoul last month. Tough test on her handicap debut 2. VISION REBELLE - Has not run since July 16th when a well beaten fifth in a maiden at Saint-Malo 3. ARMENIAN GIRL - Unplaced in all four handicap starts since finishing second in a maiden at Le Touquet in July 4. MATHONVILLE - Gets a 3.5 Kg penalty for her win at Machecoul last time out. Not ruled out 5. GREAT TONIO - Fourth behind Santa Rock in a Class E race here last month. Place prospects 6. OCEAN FAIRY - Third to Garopaba in a maiden at Senonnes last time out. Respected here 7. EN PLEIN COEUR - Runner up in her last two starts here and at Senonnes. Not without a chance 8. SPANISH GIFT - Gets a 2.5 Kg penalty for her win in a maiden at Durtal last month. Tough test here 9. BELLO CIAO - Well beaten fifth in a maiden at Amiens last time out and handicap debut today 10. LA CUMPARSITA - Sliding down the handicap at the moment but needs to improve to feature here today 11. IRISH MOON - Second in a handicap at Craon in September but two poor efforts last month 12. TOLD YOU SO - Placed in three of his five career starts and is interesting here today 13. CHARLOTTE'S WEB - Third behind Senepark in a Class E race here last month. More required today 14. MINIMISS - Still a maiden after sixteen career starts and others preferred here today 15. ELIHAI - Well beaten eleventh of twelve behind Iken Water in a maiden at Chantilly last month (4) MATHONVILLE recorded her second career success when winning at Machecoul last month. She carries a 3.5 Kg penalty today but has Soumillon on board and looks the one to beat. (6) OCEAN FAIRY was a creditable third to

30 Garopaba in a maiden at Senonnes in October and looks the main danger. (7) EN PLEIN COEUR and (12) TOLD YOU SO are next best. Selections (4) MATHONVILLE - (6) OCEAN FAIRY - (7) EN PLEIN COEUR - (12) TOLD YOU SO

31 Race 6 1. ELUCIFLAUR - Decent effort when fourth to Espoir D'Oudairies here last month and can be in the mix today 2. EGO DES MOTTES - Third of fourteen behind Espoir D'Oudairies here last month. Not ruled out 3. EXTRA MOME - Unplaced in his last two races over hurdles after finishing second on the flat at Limoges 4. EN OR ET ARGENT - Behind a couple of these when fifth here last month but could run in to a place today 5. EASTER BOY - By Martaline and is the fifth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners 6. EDREDON BLEU - By Puit D'Or and is the first foal to run out of a dam that ran just twice 7. ESPIRITO - By Great Pretender and is the seventh foal to run out of a dam that has produced three winners The Cherel trained gelding (2) EGO DES MOTTES had (1) ELUCIFLAUR a half length back in fourth when third behind Espoir D'Oudairies here last month. This looks a weak enough contest and he is taken to confirm those placings. (4) EN OR ET ARGENT was further behind in that race and along with (3) EXTRA MOME he can make the frame. Selections (2) EGO DES MOTTES - (1) ELUCIFLAUR - (4) EN OR ET ARGENT - (3) EXTRA MOME

32 Race 7 1. ELMANO - Well beaten fifth behind Elfile at Angers last month. Plenty to do here 2. ELLOVENT - A close third behind Eglantine Du Seuil on her debut at Fontainebleau in October. Respected 3. ELIGLOTE VILLE - Third behind Epicca De Thaix here on her debut last month. Place prospects 4. ELLE EST DESLANDES - Fifth behind Epicca De Thaix here on her debut last month. More required today 5. EVERYBODY - Behind some of these here on her debut last month. Needs to improve from that 6. EIGLE STAR - Unplaced in both career starts to date and is hard to recommend here today 7. EXAGONAL - Has plenty to find with a few of these from her debut run here last month (2) ELLOVENT made a promising debut at Fontainebleau on October 5th when a close third behind Eglantine Du Seuil. She is likely to improve from that and this looks a good opportunity to record her first career success. (3) ELIGLOTE VILLE also showed some promise here on her debut last month and looks the main danger. (4) ELLE EST DESLANDES and (1) ELMANO are next best. Selections (2) ELLOVENT - (3) ELIGLOTE VILLE - (4) ELLE EST DESLANDES - (1) ELMANO

33 Race 8 1. BELLE CROIX - Fourth behind Iken Water in a maiden at Chantilly last month and is respected today 2. COLOMBE DU MOULIN - Runner up in a maiden at La Teste Buch in August but three poor runs since then 3. BABY JANE - Fifth behind Bellcanto in a Class D handicap at Fontainebleau last month. One for the short list 4. DIVINE LEONE - A couple of decent placed efforts this year and not without a chance here today 5. ROCK'N CHICK - Disappointing in Spain last time out but a fair second in a maiden at Marseille Borely in October 6. MANNEKEN PIS - Well beaten in his two starts this year at Divonne in September. Others preferred 7. FARADIBA - Disappointing on her reappearance at Amiens last month and hard to recommend Supplemented for this race (3) BABY JANE stands out as the form choice. Fifth against her elders in a Class D handicap at Fontainebleau last month after some decent placed form before that she can break her maiden tag today. (1) BELLE CROIX ran well in a maiden at Chantilly last time out and must be respected. (5) ROCK'N CHICK and (4) DIVINE LEONE are next best. Selections (3) BABY JANE - (1) BELLE CROIX - (5) ROCK'N CHICK - (4) DIVINE LEONE

34 BORDEAUX - LE BOUSCAT - 3rd December Trainer of the day : Norbert Vimond (213, 608, 814, 805) Driver of the day : Christophe Martens (113, 508, 705) Horse of the day : Brissac (714) Dark Horse : Chicago Paris(419) Race 1 1. FLEUR DE PENGUEN - Promising debut at Auch on 11 November and likely to come on for the run 2. FREE DESTIN - Pleasing debut effort at La Capelle three weeks ago. Top-yard and ships a long way. Chance 3. FAKIR DE L'ECLUSE - Ran better than placing suggests on debut at Beaumont one month ago. Can surprise 4. FLAYA DU SAPTEL - Made encouraging debut at Reims one month ago. Can feature with improvement likely 5. FLIPPER D'OBRET - Unplaced at 50/1 on debut at Graignes three weeks ago. Best to be watched 6. FUTUR DES YEDRAG - Made honourable debut in a small race at Auch. Will come on for the race 7. FLOTILLA - Well beaten seventh of twelve on debut at Reims one month ago. Should show significant progress 8. FANTAISIE DU BOURG - Two modest runs thus far. Top yard though and could be worth a look in 9. FIDEL D'AVRIL - Yard is not renown for having success with newcomers. Best to watch unles betting shows otherwise 10. FAST MARANCOURT - Disqualiied at 9/1 on debut at Saint-Galmier at the end of October 11. FORJAN - Newcomer by champion Timoko. Well-spoken and betting will prove informative 12. FINISH DE COEUR - Well-backed when disqualified on debut at Amiens. Ships a long way for top-yard. Should go close 13. FAR WEST CRAZY - Newcomers from this yard tend to be ready. Betting will provide best clues

35 (12) FINISH DE COEUR jumped off at a short price on debut at Amiens. Although he was disqualified on this occasion he displayed a good effort and should be given another chance. (11) FORJAN impressed when qualifying for racing at Agen last month and should be granted some respect. (2) FREE DESTIN ran well in a valuable contest at La Capelle and is another likely player. Selections (12) FINISH DE COEUR - (11) FORJAN - (2) FREE DESTIN - (13) FAR WEST CRAZY

36 Race 2 1. AROBAS DE BIRAC - Cannot be worth much consideration on form and best to pass over 2. APOLLON VOLO - Modest recent form and needs to show significant progress to feature 3. AYO MONTAVAL - Very useful sort in this class of event and should go close if capable of keeping his stride 4. VERSEAU KIN - Has long been struggling with form and unlikely to trouble the judge 5. BOUM DRY - Has done nothing of note since August last year and can confidently be passed over 6. VOLCAN LUDOIS - Showed better intentions in last start at Cordemais but still has a bit to find 7. VA MARCEL - Never finishes far from the action but needs to up his game to win 8. BEAUTY DU NORD - Has registered only one podium this season and it was in April. Ignore 9. UBU DE LA MESLIERE - Useful sort in both Switzerland and France but must raise his game to win here 10. UNLIKE D'ETOILE - Has long been battling with form and unlikely to pose threat 11. BELLE D'ATOUT - Went through a purple patch last summer; has been in and out since but remains a danger 12. VASSILI DE MEAUTIS - Nothing of note since March 2016 and unlikely to attract much support 13. BLUFFEUSE DU PRE - Has shown signs of resurgence in last two starts and has every chance 14. BE GOOD - Easy winner of an identical race at Saint-Malo one week ago. Leading chance 15. VICTOIRE DES BOTS - Modest recent form but steps down in grade and should be respected 16. VIKING DE MALAC - Won a claimer last September on turf has posted two modest efforts since then

37 If (14) BE GOOD can reproduce his last winning effort then he should once again prove hard to get passed. He was quite impressive at Saint-Malo and is the obvious pick here. Danger could come from (3) AYO MONTAVAL who has a lot of ability but can easily lose his stride. Others candidates worth considering are by order of preference (13) BLUFFEUSE DU PRE (15) VICTOIRE DES BOTS and (11) BELLE D'ATOUT. Selections (14) BE GOOD - (3) AYO MONTAVAL - (13) BLUFFEUSE DU PRE - (15) VICTOIRE DES BOTS - (11) BELLE D'ATOUT

38 Race 3 1. ECLIPSE LIGNERIE - Won well at Cabourg last october but has since shown his limits in two starts at Vincennes 2. EPI D'ALBRET - Well held last time at Agen but down in grade here and should show a better figure 3. EZIA DE FOURCADE - Won three of the last four races she has finished. Sanctioned in last three but with application could get a look in 4. ENTRE AMIS - Won a grade E over course and distance. Can follow-up if applied 5. ETOILE DE GLASNET - Delicate filly but tends to give a good account when applied. Worth a small consideration 6. EOLE DESBOIS - Moderate type that has struggled since his return to competition and must reaffirm 7. EBONA CASTELLE - Has had two comeback races at present and should be close to her peak form 8. EAGLE PASS - Faithful servant for the most part. Good last run over track and trip and still has a small role to play 9. ESMERA DE TILOU - Runner-up four times from eight outings. Gone cold in last two and has a bit to do 10. ERKIS DELAROUGE - Won with plenty in hands at Lyon la Soie. Has more to offer and can overcome poor draw on second tier 11. EASY STAR - Well held in an identical race opver course and distance. Watch 12. ELIXIR NONANTAIS - Well-backed when disqualified at Argentan. Should go off the mark soon or later 13. ESPOIR DE CHENU - Not sighted on comeback run. Had shown encouragement in first half of the year. Watch betting 14. EPERON DE FRECA - Showed good early potential but placed just once in last five and from the back line will have his work cut out 15. ETOLE DE BANVILLE - Close-up fourth in the race of reference over course and distance. Cannot be excluded of the equation Some of (12) ELIXIR NONANTAIS's forms have worked out really well and no doubts the Desmottes-trained gelding will open his account soon. He will be retained ahead of(7) EBONA CASTELLE who should be a lot fitter having run

39 twice since back from a spell. (4) ENTRE AMIS is a very capable filly and can make the frame if in the mood. Selections (12) ELIXIR NONANTAIS - (7) EBONA CASTELLE - (4) ENTRE AMIS - (10) ERKIS DELAROUGE

40 Race 4 1. CALIE DE LA COURBE - Ended last season on a low note and has picked up where she left off. A couple of sound efforts in harness this season 2. CABO SAN LUCA - Much improved last run in this discipline at Nimes but still plenty to prove 3. BACH DU BRILET - Capable sort in this class of event. Best to forget last run and can bounce back 4. BOBSILURE - Has posted two sounds efforts in this discipline since October and cannot be ruled out 5. COEUR DU CHENE - Faced a tough task at Vincennes latest. Will find it easier and can bounce back 6. VITALIS D'AVIGNERE - Two modest runs last June in amateur contests. Nothing of note since then 7. AS DELO - Won a small turf harness race last August but has been in poor form since then 8. CYBELE DU LOULAY - Mixes the good with the less good but has been in good heart lately and should go close 9. A LIKE OAKS - Has not done anything of note for quite a while and best to pass over 10. BETTY PENGUY - Pleased at Saint-Galmier three starts back but has gone cold last two times out 11. BALI DE LA PRADE - Disqualified on sole start under the sadlle; poor recent form 12. APOLLO DE RY - Very capable on both codes but has lost his way in last two starts 13. BUSINESS DU BOURG - A model of consistency in this discipline but hasn't won a race for fourteen months 14. UN SECRET - Useful performer in amateur races but has it all to prove under the saddle 15. URI DE LA VALLEE - A winner in this discipline in Good recent form and can feature 16. BEAU LOOK DE NEUVY - Has had two comeback runs and switches back to his preferred discipline with claims 17. VENUS D'EVAILLES - Modest recent form and needs to show significant progress to feature 18. VODKA FOR YOU - Hard fought win over track and trip latest and likely to go

41 close once again 19. CHICAGO PARIS - On a hat-trick and expected to be closely involved at the finish despite change of surface A winner over course and distance at the beginning of November (8) CYBELE DU LOULAY has since posted two creditable efforts in hdiscipline and should make a bold bid. (18) VODKA FOR YOU won here last time out in a contest that was possibly tougher than today's. (19) CHICAGO PARIS is on a good run and should acquit himself well once again. Selections (8) CYBELE DU LOULAY - (18) VODKA FOR YOU - (19) CHICAGO PARIS - (5) COEUR DU CHENE - (13) BUSINESS DU BOURG

42 Race 5 1. ADDAX DU VIVIER - Has acquitted himself well in last two starts and should be respected 2. VALAWI - Disqualified at 35/1 in a class D at Toulouse. Betting shall prove informative 3. AMAZONE DES IRIS - Things have gone the wrong way in last five starts and has quite a bit to do 4. UNIVERS DES VOSGES - Has done nothing of note in past fourteen months and best to be passed over 5. UN DE MUZE - Has been running well in tis discipline since August and must be monitored 6. VISAGE PALE - Never finishes far from the action and can run into the money once again 7. TIRADE DU TRIANON - Not in the frame since third at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat last December. Starts from 25m line. Hard to fancy 8. AL CAPONE - Has been in good heart for most part of the year. Unshod on all four for the first time 9. UTILE LEBEL - Made late headways in a Quinte over course and distance last month. Can place 10. UN DU BUISSON - Missed the start last time here and still ran a good race. Must be respected 11. BLUE PASS - Ran well in defeat when second in a Quinte over course and distance. Leading claims 12. ACTARUS DE CHAMBE - Has been running extremely well on turf all year but disappointed on switch back to sand at Reims 13. VERDI DE CARRELIS - Very capable horse under the saddle. Returns from a six months absence. Ignore 14. VERY HAPPY - Generally acquits himself well in this class of event. Good last run over ourse and distance 15. UCIOLE JOY - Erratic horse and needs to show vast improvement to feature (11) BLUE PASS has the best chrono of all over this course and distance and has been in fine form lately so there are many reasons to believe he can get back in the winners enclosure. Unshod on all four for the first time of his career (8) AL CAPONE is expected to run a big race. (14) VERY HAPPY is not one to

43 be taken too lightly. Selections (11) BLUE PASS - (8) AL CAPONE - (14) VERY HAPPY - (6) VISAGE PALE

44 Race 6 1. DANIA DU LOT - Has gone cold in last three starts and unlikely to pose a threat 2. DANSE POUR MOI - Sound winner of a class E at Montauban last September. Posted one modest effort since 3. DARCADIE - Not sighted on comeback run at Auch and needs to show a totally diferent figure 4. DIABLESSE DE MONE - Much preferred under the saddle and best to be passed over 5. DORA TORA - Has not done anything of note since the turn of the year and easily passed over 6. DUC DE CONNEE - Much improved last run at Auch but faces a tougher assignment here 7. DUO SEGUINEL - Has been running well of late in lesser events and is well entered on front row. Chance 8. DOMARIA BELLA - Made it back to the winners enclosure at Toulouse last October. Steps up in grade 9. DANAE TURGOT - Beaten a long way on comeback run at Laval. Has shown ability last year. Watch betting 10. DROP VIERVIL - Off since June and has quite a lot to do. Best to pass over 11. DZEUS SAINT-ALFORT - Back on terms with himself in last two runs and expected to run a big a race here again 12. DJACKPOT DE VIVOIN - Pleasing last effort in a good race at Agen. Place chance 13. DIAPASON DE PADD - Very capable horse in this class of event. Delicate sometimes but a definite player 14. DREAMER DE CHENU - A close second to a smart horse at Saint-Brieuc. Can win if capable of repeating such feat 15. DISCOVA - Went through a purple patch at the end of the summer but has since lost her way 16. DIZA DU COURTILLE - Capable performer under the saddle. Shaping-up for entries in her preferred discipline. Ignore Although he has a 25m initial handicap to overcome (14) DREAMER DE CHENU