COMPIEGNE - 10th April

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1 COMPIEGNE - 10th April Trainer of the day : François Nicolle (209, 206, 309, 409, 401) Jockey of the day : Thomas Gueguen (209, 309, 409) Horse of the day : Schwarzwald (505) Dark Horse : Samysan (713) Race 1 1. BRAZIL DE L'ORME - Well beaten fourth behind Rebellio in a hurdle race here last month. Place prospects today 2. STARMAN - Won a claiming hurdle hurdle at Hyeres eight days ago. Can be in the mix 3. FUN ECLAIR - Well beaten last of five finishers in a hurdle race here seven days ago. Needs to improve 4. VISITEUR DU PARC - By Enrique and is the fourth foal to run out of a dam that has yet to produce a winner 5. AUTUMN LODGE - Won a claiming hurdle hurdle at Fontainebleau last month and has a big chance here

2 6. HENRY BRULARD - One win from twenty two on the flat and needs to improve on hurdle debut 7. DIAMOND CHALNETTA - By Diamond Green and is a full brother to Isabe who was a dual Listed winner over hurdles 8. READYBACK - Has not shown enough on the flat or his debut over hurdles to warrant inclusion Disappointing in his first starts over hurdles (5) AUTUMN LODGE showed a big improvement when winning a claimer by two lengths at Fontainebleau last month. He can follow that up with another win here today. (2) STARMAN won a claiming hurdle at Hyeres recently and looks the main danger. (7) DIAMOND CHALNETTA and (1) BRAZIL DE L'ORME are next best. Selections (5) AUTUMN LODGE - (2) STARMAN - (7) DIAMOND CHALNETTA - (1) BRAZIL DE L'ORME

3 Race 2 1. LITTLE ISLAND - Decent effort behind Vanille Du Berlais here seven days ago and not without a chance 2. PETITE ROODEE - Just one place in her ten runs on the flat and not recommended on hurdle debut 3. SHINYANGA - Yet to place in ten career starts on the flat and will need to improve on hurdle debut 4. QUALIBELLA - By Sageburg and is a full sister to Qualisaga who is decent on the flat 5. LES ELFES - Well beaten eight of nine finishers on her debut at Auteuil last month. Hard to recommend 6. BAMBINETTE BEATRIX - By Zanzibari and will be the first foal to run out of a dam that was unraced 7. HORABEM HAS - By Network and is a half sister to the Listed chase winner Horabora Has 8. GAELIK FIRST - Well beaten fourth of five finishers on her hurdle debut at Lyon Parilly last month 9. MISS COCO - By Cokoriko and is a half sister Lou Buck's who has won all his three starts over hurdles (1) LITTLE ISLAND ran well when fourth behind Vanille Du Berlais in what looked a decent enough race here seven days ago. She can open her account today at the third time of asking. There are a few well bred newcomers here including (9) MISS COCO who is a half sister to Lou Buck's and she cannot be ruled out. (6) BAMBINETTE BEATRIX and (7) HORABEM HAS are next best. Selections (1) LITTLE ISLAND - (9) MISS COCO - (6) BAMBINETTE BEATRIX - (7) HORABEM HAS

4 Race 3 1. CLASS CONTI - Has won four of his eleven runs and was runner up behind Curieux in a chase at Auteuil last November. Fell on reappearance there this month and has plenty weight on his handicap debut 2. LONDON WHALE - Impressive winner on his chase debut at Strasbourg in September and runner up to Baby Boy in at Pau in December. Well beaten twice there since and a faller twice at Auteuil last month. A chance if staying on his feet 3. ULYSSE DES PICTONS - Outclassed rivals in a condition chase at Fontainebleau early last month and runner up behind Casino Des Bois at Auteuil last time out. Could run in to a place today 4. LAMIGO - Has run well over hurdles at Cagnes sur Mer during the winter on a few occasions. Easy winner of a claiming chase here last time out and not without a chance today 5. PROTEKBLUE - Gained second and third career successes when winning handicap chases at Pau in January and February but has gone up 6 Kg in the weights as a result. Tough ask here today 6. SIR NONANTAIS - Ran well in defeat when fourth behind Argentier in a Quinte at Pau in January. Going for three in a row today after winning a chase at Angers and over hurdles at Lyon Parilly 7. BANDIT D'AINAY - Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Auteuil last month month. Raised 4 Kg for winning a handicap chase there last October and struggled in two similar events there in November 8. CAPUCINE DU CHENET - Runner up behind Ubac Des Places at Toulouse in a handicap chase last time out. Is on a fair handicap mark at the moment and can be in the mix here today 9. CAMPERO - Had not run since September of 2016 before finishing second behind Vezelay in a chase at Lignieres last month. He looks well handicapped and is not without a chance here 10. DEFI D'OUDAIRIES - A couple of solid efforts over hurdles this winter at Pau and runner up behind Radiologue in a handicap chase here last month. Won a chase and twice on the flat in 2017 and is respected today 11. DERBY DES PICTONS - Back to form lately when scoring at Angers in February and winning a handicap chase at Nantes last month. Has gone up 5 Kg in the weights after that and that is a tall order here 12. REALM KEEPER - Fourth behind Middle in a chase at Angers last December and fifth of six finishers behind Darasso in a chase here last month. Plenty of work to do today 13. MONA LOUISA - Won a Quinte over hurdles at Pau in January. Well beaten in next two starts over hurdles and fourth of six finishers behind Darasso in a

5 chase here last time out 14. INNOVATE - She is a dual winner from ten career starts and finished last season in good form. Third behind Radiologue in a handicap chase here last month and is one for the short list again today 15. TRUST THE CAPTAIN - Three wins from fifty five starts and a fair fourth in a hurdle race last month at Fontainebleau in her first start since March Well beaten in a chase at Auteuil since 16. CALKI - Fifth of six finishers behind Casino Des Bois at Auteuil in a chase last time out. Won a handicap chase at Nantes last October but more required today (9) CAMPERO had been off the track since September of 2016 before finishing second to Vezelay in a chase on his reappearance at Lignieres last month. He looks well handicapped on ground that will be ideal and gets a tentative vote today. The lightly raced (14) INNOVATE has been steadily improving and cannot be discounted here. (8) CAPUCINE DU CHENET and (4) LAMIGO are two more that must come in to the reckoning. (2) LONDON WHALE is next best. Selections (9) CAMPERO - (14) INNOVATE - (8) CAPUCINE DU CHENET - (4) LAMIGO - (2) LONDON WHALE - (3) ULYSSE DES PICTONS - (10) DEFI D'OUDAIRIES - (1) CLASS CONTI

6 Race 4 1. GOLDEN CHOP - Eight time winner from fifty six and was a fairly high class performer. Place prospects 2. MALI BORGIA - Very classy eight time winner in his day but has been struggling a little recently 3. SALAM BOMBAY - Very good hit rate with thirteen from sixty one and in good form lately so well respected 4. MONDIEU - Won a Listed hurdle here at Cagnes in January 2017 but has been disappointing since then 5. ROCK THE RACE - Dual winner from twenty nine career starts but up against it on his first run since May ESPOIR DE BELLOUET - Good win over hurdles at Fontainebleau in February but a well beaten third behind Middle here last month 7. ROOSTOON DAGROSTIS - Has not run since October 2015 when a faller in a chase at Le Touquet. Others preferred today 8. LE GRAND LUCE - Has not run since June 2016 but was a high class performer in his day and must be respected 9. POLYGAME - Runner up here behind Jazz In Montreux in a Grade Three chase last time out in April Not ruled out (9) POLYGAME has not run over hurdles since October 2016 but was been runner up in three chases here this time last year including a Grade Three behind Jazz In Montreux. He can make a winning reappearance at the expense of (3) SALAM BOMBAY who has been in good form recently and can be in the mix again today. (8) LE GRAND LUCE and (1) GOLDEN CHOP are next best. Selections (9) POLYGAME - (3) SALAM BOMBAY - (8) LE GRAND LUCE - (1) GOLDEN CHOP

7 Race 5 1. AFFOBURG - Made it win number two here last September but well beaten here last time out in November 2. CALINIGHT - Won a hurdle race and a chase at Pau in January and a good effort at Auteuil last month 3. ECLAIR - A winner in both disciplines over jumps in 2017 and won over hurdles at Toulouse last month. Not ruled out 4. AMAFACON - Has won five from thirteen and has been running in good company lately. Can be in the mix 5. SCHWARZWALD - Two win from six career starts including his chase debut at Toulouse last month. One for the short list 6. EVERY BERE - Won a claiming hurdle at Angers in February and a claiming chase here last month. Up in class today 7. SORQUAINVILLE - Well beaten fourth behind Every Bere in a claiming chase here last month 8. CONFUCEEN - Runner up to Bounwell in a chase at Cagnes in December and has solid place claims here 9. SITOR D'ALTEA - A faller here last time out but din win a chase at Angers in February. Stiff test today 10. SPRING RISK - Third in four of her six career starts over hurdles but a well beaten fourth on chase debut here last month 11. PYRAMID BURG - Won twice in his career from fifteen runs so far but a tough task to make it another here 12. KAPMONE JELOIS - A well beaten fourth behind Sharock on his chase debut here last month. Others preferred (5) SCHWARZWALD got off to a winning start in his chase career when beating Elyt Of Gold at Toulouse last month. They had a distance back to the third on that occasion and he can maintain his 100% chase win record today. (4) AMAFACON is dropped back in class here today and must be respected. (3) ECLAIR and (2) CALINIGHT can make the frame. Selections (5) SCHWARZWALD - (4) AMAFACON - (3) ECLAIR - (2) CALINIGHT

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9 Race 6 1. SHAROCK - Has won six of his ten career races including his last five. One for the short list again today 2. EVIDENCE ALLEN - A winner at Fontainebleau last November and won on her reappearance here last month. Can be in the mix 3. NILE PARIS - His only career win was on the flat at Vichy last July and faces a tough task here today 4. EL ATILLO - Second behind Eni Light at Auteuil last time out in November. More required today 5. RANGER NO RISK - Fifth behind Lou Buck's over hurdles at Auteuil last time out. Likely to find a few too good today 6. MR MAXIMUM - Just the one flat win in fifteen starts and pulled up over hurdles at Auteuil last month 7. ZANZIBAR - Lightly raced versatile individual who has shown useful ability on the flat and over hurdles 8. EVIDENCE MADRIK - Has won four of her ten starts including a Listed chase here last November. Respected 9. FULL OF STAR - Won over hurdles at Lyon Parilly last month but faces better opposition here today After finishing runner up in her first two starts (2) EVIDENCE ALLEN has won her last two including a battling win over Eludy on her reappearance here last month. She can make it three in a row today. (1) SHAROCK has been in teriffic form in chases and over hurdles and cannot be ruled out. (8) EVIDENCE MADRIK and (5) RANGER NO RISK are next best. Selections (2) EVIDENCE ALLEN - (1) SHAROCK - (8) EVIDENCE MADRIK - (5) RANGER NO RISK

10 Race 7 1. CHALM - Four time scorer from twenty six starts and likely to be involved here again 2. DIABOLO FOREZ - Outclassed rivals over hurdles here early last month but a tougher test today 3. MA CAGNOTTE - She is four wins from twenty nine career starts but looks out of sorts at the minute 4. AL ROC - A close third behind Tzar's Dancer over hurdles here last time out. Not ruled out today 5. MISTER PAPY - A couple of decent runs over fences this term but likely to find a few too good today 6. BUIREDINI - Gained third career win in a chase at Seiches/Le-Loir last month. Tougher test today 7. SOLDIER'S QUEEN - Pulled up in a Grade Three chase at Auteuil last time out in November. Needs to improve 8. PLAISIR FOU - Just the one victory from thirty six but on a fair mark at present and is respected 9. APICULTEUR - Triple winner from twenty seven but went all last season without one and well beaten last time out 10. DIYALA JUNIOR - Runner up in two chases at Auteuil last Autumn and could run in to a place here today 11. GAELICK KAP - Won a handicap chase at Fontainebleau last time out and carries a 3 Kg penalty today 12. CONSTANTE - Just the one win from twenty career starts and well beaten over hurdles at Fontainebleau last month 13. SAMYSAN - Third behind Curieux in a chase at Auteuil in November and is on a fair handicap mark 14. KOVABLUE - Is zero wins from fourteen career starts but has had a few decent placed efforts Although still without a win after fifteen starts (13) SAMYSAN showed a big improvement when third behind Curieux at Auteuil last time out in November. He is well handicapped and gets a tentative vote at what should be big odds. (1) CHALM was placed in two chases last month and is likely to be in the mix again today. (8) PLAISIR FOU and (4) AL ROC are next best.

11 Selections (13) SAMYSAN - (1) CHALM - (8) PLAISIR FOU - (4) AL ROC

12 Race 8 1. KICK ON - Was going for a remarkable eighth straight win when second in a Listed race at Lion-D'angers last May. The one to beat here 2. ACTION DU MANOIR - Has won three of her last five including two here but pulled up at Pau last time out 3. AU SAUT DU LIT - Has won six times from eighteen runs and will surely be one of the main contenders here 4. DUNQUIN - Broke her maiden tag at Pau in February but is up against fairly tough opposition today 5. URSULONE - Placed in her last six runs but still remains a maiden after thirty four career starts 6. SPIRIT OR SOUL - Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last month and hard to recommend on Cross Country debut 7. JAKHERPHI D'ART - Has not run since September of 2016 and is probably best watched here today A faller after being hampered at Lion-D'Angers last month (1) KICK ON had won seven in a row before second in a Listed race last May. He can return to winning ways today at the expense of (3) AU SAUT DU LIT who was a winner at Fontainebleau last time out in November and can improve again.(2) ACTION DU MANOIR and (4) DUNQUIN are next best. Selections (1) KICK ON - (3) AU SAUT DU LIT - (2) ACTION DU MANOIR - (4) DUNQUIN

13 FEURS - 10th April Trainer of the day : Mickaël Cormy (312, 506, 718, 813) Driver of the day : Jean Boillereau (309, 504, 612, 708) Horse of the day : Furioso de Pail (311) Dark Horse : Eclat du Verger (514) Race 1 1. DANDY DE MELODIE - Has not won for sometime but is fit and well and could finish in the money 2. DEXTER LOULOU - Has yet to win a race but has run well over this track and trip. Place chance 3. DOMINO DU JOUR - Ignore last run. Better this distance and is barefoot again so should go close 4. DAUPHIN D'URZY - Needed comeback run. Distance suited and is clearly not out of it. Has a chance 5. DIABLE DE LAVAL - Just needed last run. Likely to do do a lot better this time. Big chance 6. DYLAN TURGOT - In good form and is looking for a hat-trick. Barefoot again and should contest the finish 7. DOMINO LA RAVELLE - Disappointing last run but is bafrefoot again and must be given consideration 8. DANUBE DE BOOTZ - Not disgraced when fifth in comeback run but will need to find a few lengths to win 9. DONUTS - Poor last three runs and is and needs major improvement to win this race 10. DRILLING GRIFF - Not disgraced when fourth in latest start but has yet to win after 34 attempts 11. DYNAMIC LA BORIE - Fit and ready for this but is unreliable and is best watched for improvement 12. DJEMBE D'ORGERES - Distance suited but recent form is only modest and does need to find a few lengths to win 13. DECLIC DE CHENU - A bit unfreliable but does have some ability. Likely to need this comeback run 14. DAMOCLEY DE BEA - Only modest form this year and does need to find a

14 few lengths to win this race 15. DOUBLE IMPACT - Fit and ready for this but does need to improve to win. Might play a minor role 16. DARIUS AULNOIS - Neded comeback run. Likely to do better this time but may need another run or two (5) DIABLE DE LAVAL did well enough in his comeback run earlier this week to hold a winning chance in this race. It is a competitive race though and two others to respect are (6) DYLAN TURGOT and (7) DOMINO LA RAVELLE. The latter is barefoot and ready for this race and the former is looking for a hat-trick of wins. Selections (5) DIABLE DE LAVAL - (7) DOMINO LA RAVELLE - (6) DYLAN TURGOT - (4) DAUPHIN D'URZY - (3) DOMINO DU JOUR

15 Race 2 1. ELEGANCE GREEN - Has been struggling for some time now so tries her luck in a Mounted race 2. EXTRA FORTE - Fit and ready for this but does need to improve to win. Might play a minor role 3. ELITE DE BEL AIR - Modest form this year but does do better in this discipline and must be considered 4. ECLAIR D'URZY - Only win was over this track and trip but has struggled since. Could be the surprise package 5. EAUKIR EVER - Much improved last run and must be considered in this lineup. Has a chance 6. EXCEL DE FOURCADE - Improving and did win a nice race last time out Could follow up in this line-up 7. EROS DU CORTA - Has done well in thsi discipline and is likely to contest the finish once again 8. EXTRA DES LOUANGES - Needed comeback run. More needed to break the ice but could finish in the money 9. EVERMOKO - Has yet to win a race. Fair last two runs and might yet play a minor role 10. ECHO DU PALAIS - A bit unreliable but did well enough in latest start to have a winning chance in this race 11. ESTOCADE DE KACY - Has really struggled this year so tries her luck in a Mounted race. Others preferred 12. ELEVEN NIGHTS - Did well enough when winning latest start but has struggled a bit in this discipline 13. ESPOIR DU VIF - Fair recent form and usually gives of her best. Tries a Mounted race this time 14. EXCEPTIONAL GIRL - Has yet to win a race but does have a winning chance on the pick of her form. Respect (6) EXCEL DE FOURCADE is improving and well to win his latest start. He could follow up and win this as well. (7) EROS DU CORTA is doing well this year and is likely to be right there at the finish. (10) ECHO DU PALAIS is consistent and could contest the finish once again.(12) ELEVEN NIGHTS is unreliable but did win her latest start.

16 Selections (6) EXCEL DE FOURCADE - (7) EROS DU CORTA - (10) ECHO DU PALAIS - (12) ELEVEN NIGHTS

17 Race 3 1. FAKIR DE TOUCHYVON - First run for a Quaro colt out of Ouarda. likely to need this experience 2. FIRSTY - First run for a Timoko colt out of Santa Veys. Could need the experience 3. FLOCON DE GINAI - First run for a Oiseau de Feux gelding out of Macumba du Bouffey. Watch this time 4. FAKIR STARDUST - Well beaten on recent debut. Can improve but best watched for now. Others preferred 5. FALCO DA VINCI - Not disgraced when seventh on debut. Could be smarter this time. Might place 6. FURIOUS LOULOU - Only sixth on debut which was at this track. Could do better this time 7. FAMOUS JET - Well beaten in both starts and needs major improvement to win this race 8. FELIN DU LOISIR - Capable of better than last run. Good previous runs and is not out of it 9. FIRST DES LOUANGES - Good debut when runner-up at this track. Looking to go one better this time 10. FOXY DU FER - Clearly unreliable but does have some ability and could pop up in the places 11. FURIOSO DE PAIL - Promising recent debut when runner-up. Should fight out the finish once again 12. FANTOME D'AM - Promising first two runs and has a winning chance in this line-up. Deserves respect (9) FIRST DES LOUANGES and (11) FURIOSO DE PAIL were both runner-up on their debut and could fight out the finish of this race. The latter (11) FURIOSO DE PAIL could be the better of the two and looks the right one to win. The battle for the minor money could be competitive and (12) FANTOME D'AM could take third place. Selections (11) FURIOSO DE PAIL - (9) FIRST DES LOUANGES - (12) FANTOME D'AM -

18 (7) FAMOUS JET

19 Race 4 1. BERYL DU COMTAL - Has been struggling for a long time now and needs major improvement to win 2. CYRAH - Well beaten in all three starts this year and needs to find a few lengths to win 3. CRISTALLIN - Unreliable and is returning from a break so is likely to need this run 4. BETHLEEM - Fair recent form and is barefoot for this race so must hold a winning chance 5. ANDO DU PARC - In good form and remains barefoot. Is likely to fight out the finish once again 6. ALTESSE D'UNA - In good form and did well enough at this track last time out to have a winning chance 7. CIGOGNE D'EPUISAY - A bit unreliable but is quite capable of playing a minor role in this line-up 8. ADELSON SCOTT - Fit and ready for this race but does need to find a few lengths to win 9. VIENS DU SUD - Battling to regain best form but recent runs were fair and could earn some money 10. ANCHUZA - Doing better this year and is likely to contest the finish once again. Has a chance 11. BIMBO DE VILLABON - A bit disappointing this year. Capable of playing a minor role at best 12. ARPEGE HERBLINAIE - Not disgraced when fifth in comeback run. Could do better this time. Can place 13. BROADWAY - Fair recent form. More needed to win but could pop up in the places. Consider 14. VRAI THEBAD - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and must have a chance if at best Not an easy race to find a winner but (5) ANDO DU PARC could possibly get the job done. (5) ANDO DU PARC will need to reproduce his penultimate start or his best form. (10) ANCHUZA has been doing well enough this year to have a winning chance once again. (6) ALTESSE D'UNA is consistent and is barefoot and ready for this race.

20 Selections (5) ANDO DU PARC - (10) ANCHUZA - (6) ALTESSE D'UNA - (14) VRAI THEBAD

21 Race 5 1. ELIXIR DE PIN - Won latest over a shorter distance. Still to prove himself over this trip 2. ELLO DE TOUCHYVON - Struggling to win a race and recent form is mostly modest. More needed 3. EFFET SAGA - Well beaten in latest start which was at this course. Capable of doing better 4. EMPIRE MAYA - Looks an improved sort and last run which was at this track was a good run. Go close 5. EL TABLER - Fit and ready for this but recent form is only fair. Might play a minor role 6. EAGLE DU CALVAIRE - Not disgraced when third in latest start. Has to prove himself over this distance 7. ESKIMOKO - Best form has been over shorter but is clearly not out of it. ConsiderUnre 8. EMIR GLORIA - Unreliable but was not disgraced when runner-up in latest start. Not out of it 9. ESPOIR DE NERET - Unreliable but did win comeback start over a shorter distance. Has a chance 10. ELTON SHANNON - Only win was over a shorter distance. Fair recent form. Has a place chance 11. EZEKIEL DU BOURG - Well beaten in two starts this year. Could start improving now. Might place 12. ET POURQUOI PAS - Has won all three times when barefoot and is barefoot again. Big chance 13. ELAN DU BOULAY - Probably needed comeback run. Likely to do better this time and has a chance 14. ECLAT DU VERGER - Well beaten in a couple of runs at Vincennes. Likely to do better at this track 15. EASY GOING - Has really struggled this year. Did better last year but best watched for now (12) ET POURQUOI PAS has won all three times he has raced barefoot and is barefoot again. Could he stretch it to four? He has every chance. (4) EMPIRE MAYA has run nicely in his comeback run and it was at this course. (6) EAGLE

22 DU CALVAIRE and (7) ESKIMOKO are both fit enough to be capable of finishing in the money. Selections (12) ET POURQUOI PAS - (4) EMPIRE MAYA - (6) EAGLE DU CALVAIRE - (7) ESKIMOKO

23 Race 6 1. DARLING DU RABUTIN - Not disgraced when runner-up in latest start but has yet to win after 18 attempts 2. DUNIERES - Disappointing last run but is capable of much better. Could earn some money 3. DAME MAJOR - Has only been modest for sometime now and needs to improve to win this race 4. DOMINICAINE - Improved to win latest start. Barefoot again and cannot be dismissed away easily 5. DOUCE LA RAVELLE - Fit ready and barefoot for this race but does need to find a few lengths 6. DANAE FOR EVER - Doing well this year and must have a winning chance in this line-up. Go close 7. DELHILA CHANTEINS - Battling to regain best form but short break could have freshened her up for this race 8. DIS MOI OUI - Well beaten in latest start and is likely to need this run returning from a break 9. DAPHNIE DE RIVIERE - Just needed comeback run. Likely to improve on that and could finish in the money 10. DANCE DES LOUANGES - In very good form in Mounted fraces this year. Not as good in this sphere though 11. DICTION HAUFOR - Fit and well and was runner-up in latest start. Is clearly not out of it 12. DARKA FLASH - Fit and ready for this and ws not disgraced when third in latest start. Chance 13. DIVA D'AMOUR - Has been struggling this year and needs major improvement to win this race 14. DOSSARIE DE GUEZ - Disappointing last run. Good two previous wins and cannot be dismissed away lightly (12) DARKA FLASH is fit enough to do herself justice in this race and gets the vote to score. (9) DAPHNIE DE RIVIERE just needed her latest run and is likely to do even better this time. (6) DANAE FOR EVER is in good form and must be given respect. (7) DELHILA CHANTEINS returns from a break and must be considered for the places.

24 Selections (12) DARKA FLASH - (9) DAPHNIE DE RIVIERE - (6) DANAE FOR EVER - (7) DELHILA CHANTEINS

25 Race 7 1. BISOU CLAUDE - Probably needed comeback run but will need to find a few lengths to win this race 2. BORGIA DE BUSSET - Has been struggling for sometime now and needs major improvement to win this race 3. BODIE SLY - Unreliable but is clearly capable of better than last run would suggest. Can place 4. BELLO NICO - Well beaten in latest start but is capable of playing a minor role at best 5. BRUME D'ETE - Has been struggling to regain her best from and likely to need this comeback run 6. CHENE DE LANDISACQ - Ignore comeback run. Barefoot for this run and improvement could be forthcoming. Place chance 7. CALIN NARCY - Fit and in form. Likely to fight out the finish of this race. Go close 8. CARLITA PAJELO - Fair form since returning from a break and should make a bold bid at winning 9. CHEF DE BRY - Battling to regain winning form but is barefoot and ready for this race. Respect 10. AIGLE DE DOMPIERRE - Not disgraced in comeback run. Fitter now and could pop up in the places 11. ARTISTIC CHARM - Very unreliable and is likely to ned this run returning from a break. Others preferred 12. AZAZELLO - Continues to hold his form and must hold a winning chance in this line-up 13. AUTEUR COMPOSITEUR - Fit and ready for this race but recent form is only modest. Others preferred 14. ARMANY D'HERMES - Has been struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race 15. AMOY DES DIMES - Surprise winner of latest start but is very unreliable and may be best watching 16. BANJO DE PERTHUIS - Much improved last run. Battling to regain winning form but could place 17. ADRIANO ROANNAIS - Battling to regain winning form but was not disgraced when third in latest start. Might place 18. VIKING D'ORION - Fit and ready for this and is capable of earning some

26 money but is very unreliable Another tough race to find the winner. (8) CARLITA PAJELO is offered up as the selection as she is barefoot and is in fair form. (7) CALIN NARCY deserves a winning turn and is likely to fight out the finish once again. (9) CHEF DE BRY is barefoot and ready for this and clearly has a winning chance. (12) AZAZELLO also must be considered. Selections (8) CARLITA PAJELO - (7) CALIN NARCY - (9) CHEF DE BRY - (12) AZAZELLO - (18) VIKING D'ORION - (16) BANJO DE PERTHUIS - (15) AMOY DES DIMES

27 Race 8 1. EMMA DE FLOSAILLE - Battling to regain best form and is likely to need this run returning from a break 2. ELLENITA - Fair recent form but has still to prove herself over this distance. Might place 3. ESPERANZA VOLSIN - Just needed last run. Could improve but does need to more to win this race 4. EDINA DE VIETTE - Just needed last run. Barefoot for the first time. Has a winning chance 5. ELLORA SUN - Modest last two runs but is capable of betetr and does have a winning chance 6. EXTASE DU CHOQUEL - Has yet to win but is in good form and should contest the finish once again 7. ELIA WIC - Much improved last run. More needed to win but could earn some money once again 8. ESLEY - Has been struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race 9. EVAMSESKA - Unreliable but is clearly not out of it and can pop up in the places. Place chance 10. EVA DE CLERLANDE - Needed last run. Capable of better and could finish in the money once again 11. EMILIE MARCEAUX - Has really struggled and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred 12. EHTIVA DES BUDENTS - Disappointing last two runs but is capable of better and look for an improved run 13. EQUIDIA BEST - Only win was in a mounted race but is barefoot and ready for this. Can place (5) ELLORA SUN could have needed both her runs this year and could do better this time and does have a winning chance. (6) EXTASE DU CHOQUEL is barefoot for the first time and deserves the utmost respect in this line-up. (4) EDINA DE VIETTE will improve on her comeback run and is not out of it. (13) EQUIDIA BEST has a chance. Selections

28 (5) ELLORA SUN - (6) EXTASE DU CHOQUEL - (4) EDINA DE VIETTE - (13) EQUIDIA BEST

29 PORNICHET - 10th April Trainer of the day : François Rohaut (306, 304, 507) Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (107, 204, 301, 401) Horse of the day : Ladhiyah (306) Dark Horse : Opallia (204) Race 1 1. DIWAN SENORA - Dual winner from twenty one and good third in a Quinte at Chantilly last time 2. MIA WALLACE - Just the eight runs and won on debut last year. Welcome return to form last time 3. BLACK JEWEL - Ten time winner from ninety three but recent form is alarming to say the least 4. SIGNS OF PEACE - Was in really good nick during mid summer last season but off the boil since then 5. ONCLE FERNAND - One victory from ten and may have needed seasonal reappearance after an absence 6. QUEEN OF SABA - Made it win number two from sixteen last time out at Angouleme so in form 7. PINK - Just touched off at Chantilly earlier this month and has the assistance of Boudot 8. SENATOR FROST - Thrice a winner from thirty eight and was second in a Chantilly conditions event last month 9. HOUSE CAPTAIN - Still a maiden after fifteen but just behind Senator Frost last time out 10. CHUCK SPORT - Five wins from forty two and two solid runs in the bag already this season 11. PARK SQUARE - Had an excellent year last campaign winning four times but not off to a flying start this time round 12. HUDA - Only the one win from twenty eight but is largely consistent in the main 13. GASALTO - One success from twenty four but looks a bit of an outsider here today 14. ESHAAN - One win from a dozen runs but looks completely out of sorts so

30 far this year 15. VISIONER - Seven wins from fifty seven and comes in here off the back of a good second at Le Lion-d'Angers This is a very competitive looking opener so punters will do well to get the better of the exchanges. Pierre-Charles Boudot is a good booking for (7) PINK who was a very good runner up at Chantilly earlier in the month and can go one better now. (1) DIWAN SENORA was also an excellent third in a Quinte at Chantilly last time too and will take stopping. (8) SENATOR FROST and (9) HOUSE CAPTAIN finished on top of each other when they met last time and there will be little between them this time either. Selections (7) PINK - (1) DIWAN SENORA - (8) SENATOR FROST - (9) HOUSE CAPTAIN

31 Race 2 1. TEXAS RANGER - Four wins from thirty four but not hit the ground running so far this year 2. HERMANGARDE - Dual winner from twenty two and has been runner up on several occasions as well 3. BOYISSIME - Just the sole success from twenty nine but has some worthy pieces of form 4. OPALLIA - Dual winner from two dozen races and a good second in hot Nantes handicap last time 5. COUNTESS ALLEGRO - Gained sole career success around eleven months ago and might have needed comeback 6. THE DAY - One win from twenty two tries but there has been green shoots in last couple of starts 7. FINE INTENTION - Five wins from thirty six but looks hopelessly out of sorts right now 8. ROSE ABELLA - Twice a winner from twenty two runs but not in the best of form so needs to up game 9. BROOKE - Four wins from thirty but does not look ready to strike again here today 10. INVINCIBLE VIKING - Won on penultimate start last season at Angers but looks high in the handicap 11. SAAD - A dual winner from twenty three but a long wait for the third one to be gained 12. VODKA DOUBLE - No wins from twenty three but has been runner up in two of four runs at this venue this season 13. BALADIN D'OSVIN - Won two in a row not so long back but may find this assignment tougher again 14. ILOVETOBOOGIE - Still a maiden after seventeen starts and should remain that way following this 15. LA DISTRAITE - Yet to place in eleven runs and is so easy to look elsewhere at this stage Pierre-Charles Boudot might make it a quick double with the help of (4) OPALLIA here. The Diamond Green mare showed improved form when runner up in a hot little contest at Nantes last time and can greet the judge in front this time. (3)

32 BOYISSIME will be fancied by many and with good reason. (12) VODKA DOUBLE and (1) TEXAS RANGER can hit the board too. Selections (4) OPALLIA - (3) BOYISSIME - (12) VODKA DOUBLE - (1) TEXAS RANGER

33 Race 3 1. AFRICAN SKY - One win and very consistent in five runs and just beaten by very good sort last time 2. VISION AVENUE - All three career runs this season. Won on debut at Seichessur-le-Loir but found out since 3. FANTASTIC BERE - Off the mark here over course and distance on penultimate run but still some to do 4. MANAHA - Won on debut last August and then beaten in two events thereafter. Work to do but proven fresh 5. WILD IMPALA - Won once in the United Kingdom from five runs last year and could be interesting at a price 6. LADHIYAH - Both runs were at Cagnes in January and February and won the second of those in good style and is a contender 7. TOUJOURS READY - Won on debut at Cagnes in January and then runner up on next two tries so well respected 8. QUEEN GEORGE - A newcomer by George Vancouver who will be much better served in handicaps later on The Fabre horse African Sky will be all the rage here after an excellent second on seasonal reappearance to a good sort but he might have to settle for the silver again behind the filly (6) LADHIYAH who has been impressive at Cagnes in two starts. (1) AFRICAN SKY in turn should be stronger than (7) TOUJOURS READY and (4) MANAHA. Selections (6) LADHIYAH - (1) AFRICAN SKY - (7) TOUJOURS READY - (4) MANAHA

34 Race 4 1. FRENCH KING - Has won two of his five runs including last time out at Nantes and must have every chance 2. NEUFBOSC - Both career runs have been at Chantilly this season and improved nicely to win last time 3. SILVER FLIGHT - Much better effort when winning last time out at Machecoul on third start 4. GLOCKENSPIEL - Both runs were at Chantilly last October and improved to win well on second of those 5. LETTRE DE CHATEAU - One win from four and placed in her other three contests so is a nice prospect 6. LORD TORRANAGA - Fifth on debut at Durtal and will be better off for this outing as well This is a lot more competitive than the numbers suggest and while (4) GLOCKENSPIEL looks good he is certainly no shoe in but he showed solid improvement from debut to second start when booting home at Chantilly last October and plenty will like his chances. (1) FRENCH KING will surely be no pushover. (2) NEUFBOSC and (5) LETTRE DE CHATEAU would be no surprises other for honours. Selections (4) GLOCKENSPIEL - (1) FRENCH KING - (2) NEUFBOSC - (5) LETTRE DE CHATEAU

35 Race 5 1. BOY ROYAL - Won twice in a row last August and sets the standard here for this event 2. SOLMINA - Won three times last season and could have an each way shout here today 3. ANY GUEST - Won twice in a row at Chantilly already this season but blew out last time 4. DANCER MAGIC JEYL - Third on both starts late last year and there should be some improvement to come 5. REVEUR DE JADE - Former smart nine time winner from twenty six but missed a long time before recent reappearance 6. DUTCH DOCTOR - Triple winner from eleven runs but not flying so high this season so far 7. LAYALI - Won once from seven runs last year and kept some good company. Must be respected 8. LOVEMENOT - One success from five in Ireland last year and interesting here on French debut It might be worth siding with (7) LAYALI here who took on some decent opposition last season in seven outings for one win. The Rip Van Winkle filly has the highest rating of these and should be cherry ripe on return for a big bid. Alain Couetil has (1) BOY ROYAL in a good spot here too. (5) REVEUR DE JADE and (8) LOVEMENOT can complete the frame. Selections (7) LAYALI - (1) BOY ROYAL - (5) REVEUR DE JADE - (8) LOVEMENOT

36 Race 6 1. RIGHT CHARLIE - Still a maiden after fifteen but was a good third last time out so that was better 2. EPBURN D'YCY - Unplaced in all seven runs and basically has to find huge improvement to figure 3. DARK KRISTAL - Five time winner from fifty seven but is on a long losing run and others much preferred 4. CHIEF'S APP - Just the one win from thirty eight but was good runner up here last time out 5. BARSSA NOIRE - Remains winless after fifteen tries and it is very easy indeed to look elsewhere 6. SHAPUR - Only one success from twenty eight outings and has been hurdling so left alone 7. SALUT FRIPOUILLE - Both wins from twenty eight lifetime came last season and needs to get back to that form 8. WINTURO - Just a couple of paces in eleven runs and she appears to be going the wrong way now 9. GOLDEN CRISS - Eight time winning veteran including here already this year but out of form in last few runs 10. XENIA - Five wins from ninety five and could be competitive off this mark here 11. SNOW DREAM - Twice a winner from thirty but has been hopelessly out of sorts on latest efforts 12. EASTERN PROMISE - Just the one win from forty but better signs the last few times so has an each way shout 13. L'AMI GABY - Nine time winning veteran and putting up good performances so far this season too 14. SAGEHOPE - He is four from forty two and finished second at Machecoul last time in front of Right Charlie A bit of a mish-mash of opponents take each other on here but the one chosen for the money is (4) CHIEF'S APP who has only ever scored one victory from thirty eight starts but who only just denied at this course late last month. She looks sure to be bang there. (13) L'AMI GABY is a grand consistent sort and should make the frame ahead of (14) SAGEHOPE and (1) RIGHT CHARLIE who

37 renew rivalry once more. Selections (4) CHIEF'S APP - (13) L'AMI GABY - (14) SAGEHOPE - (1) RIGHT CHARLIE

38 Race 7 1. PRAGELOR - Won here from a little out of the blue on final start last season and could snatch a place 2. VAUDOU DES ONGRAIS - Half a dozen wins from twenty four but might need this second run back after an absence last year 3. SPRITZ ORANGE - Thrice a winner from eleven runs and did it very well here last time. Every chance 4. AKENDO - Four wins from nineteen and should be ready to run a big one here today 5. ZIZIOZOO - Just the one success from thirty nine but has threatened on other occasions 6. ELECKTRIC CAFE - Won two in a row last September and may improve for return effort today 7. OURO FINO - Just the one place in a half a dozen tries and others make much more appeal 8. SWAZILAND - One win from twenty and will probably have to take a back seat here today 9. CALLYDINI - Dual winner from seven runs but has been absent for a very long time and best watched 10. GRAND AKBAR - Won two in a row early last year but has struggled somewhat overall since 11. BELLA NOCHE - Is zero from twenty seven but was a respectable runner up last time out 12. CIEL DE PARIS - Is zero from seventeen and most likely to stay that way after this now 13. HERLEVA - Last of three wins came back in 2015 and is probably best left alone again 14. GAEA - Dual winner from forty two but on a long losing run so therefore avoided There was an awful lot to like about the performance of (3) SPRITZ ORANGE when he won a shade comfortably here last time and this extra distance should be comfortably within his reach and can go in again. (5) ZIZIOZOO looks to have solid claims. (4) AKENDO and (1) PRAGELOR can show up for a place as well at good prices.

39 Selections (3) SPRITZ ORANGE - (5) ZIZIOZOO - (4) AKENDO - (1) PRAGELOR

40 VINCENNES - 10th April Trainer of the day : Thierry Duvaldestin (509, 709) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (206, 504, 605) Horse of the day : Fakir de l'ecluse (610) Dark Horse : Eros d'amour (410) Race 1 1. ENERGY DU BOUFFEY - Could surprise if reproducing her very best form but recent efforts inspire no confidence 2. ERA DE LAVADOUR - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Capable on her day 3. EUREKA DU FOSSE - Is better than her below-par recent effort suggests. Has earning potential 4. EXTRA LIGHT - Returned to form last time in her second start after a break. Can stake a claim 5. ELANA SPORT - Last-start winner over the course and distance. Warrants respect again 6. EMARA DU GOUTIER - Moderate recent form. Makes very little and can be overlooked - others preferred 7. EBONY D'OURVILLE - Has not done anything of significance for quite some time. Unlikely threat 8. ELLA DE MAI - Beaten just once in seven starts. Makes most appeal of these on her comeback 9. ESTANCIA LOVE - Has confirmed recent improvement and should be competitive again. Include 10. EXTRA CADETTE - Capable on her day but has proven erratic in recent starts. Chance if applied 11. ELENA DE PIENCOURT - Enduring stride issues at present. Not short of ability but must get her mind on the job 12. EAST ISLAND - Continues to run well and is holding form at a decent level. For the shortlist 13. ECUME DES LOUANGES - Has not done anything of significance for quite some time. Outsider here

41 All eyes will be on the returning (8) ELLA DE MAI who has won six of seven starts including a course-and-distance success in her most recent outing. Her race readiness must be taken on trust and she is preferred to (9) ESTANCIA LOVE. The latter confirmed recent improvement with a good 2nd last time and could pose a threat. In-form (12) EAST ISLAND and last-start winner (5) ELANA SPORT have claims too. Selections (8) ELLA DE MAI - (9) ESTANCIA LOVE - (12) EAST ISLAND - (5) ELANA SPORT

42 Race 2 1. DREAM DE MORGANE - Is better than his recent disqualification suggests. Capable of earning on best form 2. DAILY CASH - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 3. DAMIANO BELLO - Race fit now after two comeback runs and races barefoot. Upset material 4. DOMINO THIEBEN - Was expected to perform better last time. Could be worth another chance 5. DIADEM BOY - Returned to form last time in his second start after a layoff. Could confirm 6. DEDE DE MONTAURAN - Ignore last run. Better performer in this discipline and can make amends 7. DORIFORO - Has done nothing of note for some time and can be confidently overlooked 8. DEMON DE BABEL - Erratic performer. Capable on his day but continues to struggle for consistency 9. DEFENSEUR D'AM - Showed signs of a return to form in his comeback outing. Needs to confirm 10. DJIBOUTIEN - Only last-start winner in the line-up. Arrives in good form and should be competitive again 11. DELICIEUX DU CEBE - Complicated individual. Not short of ability but blows hot and cold - capable (6) DEDE DE MONTAURAN boasts a formidable record in this discipline especially when racing unshod - as he is now. He makes most appeal in this lineup and can return to winning ways. Last-start winner (10) DJIBOUTIEN has more to do on this occasion but is capable of making his presence felt. (11) DELICIEUX DU CEBE who was beaten by a subsequent last time (5) DIADEM BOY and (4) DOMINO THIEBEN all have earning potential too. Selections (6) DEDE DE MONTAURAN - (10) DJIBOUTIEN - (11) DELICIEUX DU CEBE - (5) DIADEM BOY

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44 Race 3 1. DIANE LA MESANGE - Capable of earning on best form although recent efforts inspire little confidence 2. BANDOLINE - Showed signs of a return to form last time but must confirm. Watch for now 3. BEETHOV - Modest performer. Lost his way late spring and needs to reaffirm - overlook 4. DREAM TURGOT - Has done nothing of note since January. Was 4th on his comeback but has been moderate since 5. DORIA DE VAUVILLE - Course and distance winner. Very competitive in this division and has strong claims 6. CAPRI SLY - Currently enduring stride issues. Would have a chance on earlier form - consider 7. CASBAH WOOD - Useful type when applied but has done nothing of note for some time. Others preferred 8. BALLERINE SISSI - Caught the eye last time when running well at a big price. Primed to go well again racing unshod 9. BAHIA DE BOUGY - Unexceptional mare that has been found wanting in recent months and unlikely to shake things up 10. BESTOTEL BEZEVILLE - Recent runs are of little appeal but better can be expected racing barefoot 11. CASDAR D'AUVILLIER - Modest type in poor form. Has not shown an aptitude for this code either 12. BACCARA DE TUNIS - Not the most dependable but is fi and could get a look in. Place chance 13. BUENO VERDERIE - Showed signs of a return to form last time but is unreliable and unlikely to confirm 14. BABAKSOL - Appears to have lost his way this term and makes very little appeal on current form 15. CHIVAS DU PLESSIS - Is better than recent efforts suggest. Could get a look in on earlier form Proven at this level of competition and an eye-catching 2nd at this track last time (5) DORIA DE VAUVILLE looks the one worth siding with. (8) BALLERINE SISSI's improved last start did not go unnoticed and she could play a part in the

45 outcome racing unshod. (12) BACCARA DE TUNIS is not without a chance in this grade although (6) CAPRI SLY could also have a say if applied. Selections (5) DORIA DE VAUVILLE - (8) BALLERINE SISSI - (12) BACCARA DE TUNIS - (6) CAPRI SLY

46 Race 4 1. ECLAIR MACE - Well-campaigned but seldom does anything noteworthy and is not about to change his ways 2. EZIGOR NATHANPI - Confirmed improvement in this code by following up last time. More to do now but is on the up 3. ERO DE BEAULIEU - Honest type for the most part but difficult to handle. Needs to take his game up a notch 4. EPHEBE - Delicate but has considerable talent. Has the class to win but must apply himself 5. EDEN JOSSELYN - Consistent type who arrives in good form. More reliable than most so warrants respect 6. ELDER SHADOW - Moderate performer in this code and his better recent efforts have come in the other discipline 7. EXIL DE LOIRON - Can prove a handful but is capable when applied. Off the mark last time when barefoot - can repeat 8. EL JULRY - Not the most reliable performer but has some ability and can make the frame if applied 9. ESPACE D'ERABLE - Has madde smart progress since the turn of the year and should play a leading role once more 10. EROS D'AMOUR - Capable performer in this discipline and could surprise returning to this code. Watch (9) ESPACE D'ERABLE is at his best in this code and after back-to-back seconds could open his account. Last-start winner (7) EXIL DE LOIRON showed he is capable when applied and consistent (5) EDEN JOSSELYN can never be discounted in this discipline either. Hat-trick seeking (2) EZIGOR NATHANPI has more to do now but seems to getting the hang of things. (4) EPHEBE is more than capable too but he has proven a complicated type recently and continues to struggle with stride issues. Hard to assess! Selections (9) ESPACE D'ERABLE - (7) EXIL DE LOIRON - (5) EDEN JOSSELYN - (2) EZIGOR NATHANPI

47 Race 5 1. FLY TO THE MOON - Bounced back with a highly commendable effort last time. Can have a say on that evidence 2. FRIC DU CHENE - Useful sort a level down but has made no impression in last two and can be ruled out 3. FIGHTER SMART - Hardy for the most part but needs to improve on his recent effort behind re-opposing rival 4. FELICIANO - Highly regarded by connections and beginning to fulfil expectations. One to beat 5. FAKIR DU LORAULT - Delicate individual but has ample ability. His chances must not be discounted 6. FLAMBEAU ROYAL - Honest sort and consistent at a good level. Will give another good account - place chance 7. FLEO LILA - Finished 1st and 2nd in two most recent outings but at claiming level. Has plenty to find 8. FAITHFUL - Talented sort made his comeback in a Group II. Fitter now and drops in class - consider 9. FAZIO JOSSELYN - Delicate individual but has ample ability. His chances must not be discounted Smart (4) FELICIANO marked himself as one to follow after a bright start to his career. He returns from a short break but should go close to landing this Group III prize if building on early promise. (1) FLY TO THE MOON caught the eye last time and has race fitness on his side. He is likely to expose any chinks in the selection's armour. Capable (9) FAZIO JOSSELYN is no forlorn hope either but will need to apply himself to stake a claim. Good race! Selections (4) FELICIANO - (1) FLY TO THE MOON - (9) FAZIO JOSSELYN - (5) FAKIR DU LORAULT

48 Race 6 1. FANFARONNEUR - Showed little on debut to warrant inclusion. Open to improvement but best watched for now 2. FEELING D'ESPOIR - Made little impression in only start. Needs to show more - others preferred 3. FIRE CRACKER - Disqualified last time in his first start in this discipline. Improvement needed 4. FLASHING SMART - Delicate but did show ability when finishing 4th at Caen. Outside chance 5. FULL OF CHARM - Ran with merit on debut and should improve with the benefit of that experience 6. FERMO - Judged on his last outing he is legitimately part of the potential places 7. FOREVER SPEED - Showed courage in his last start. Podium in sight with Yoann Lebourgeois this time 8. FANZI DU GLANON - Disqualified last time in his first start in this discipline. Improvement needed 9. FIRST JULINO - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 10. FAKIR DE L'ECLUSE - Scored in only start under the saddle and ran well in the other code last time. One to beat (10) FAKIR DE L'ECLUSE won his only start in this code. He showed his versatility with a solid effort behind a useful sort in the other discipline last time but can get back to winning ways and remain unbeaten under the saddle. (5) FULL OF CHARM made a useful debut over shorter when finishing behind (7) FOREVER SPEED. He could turn the tables on that rival with natural improvement expected. Selections (10) FAKIR DE L'ECLUSE - (5) FULL OF CHARM - (7) FOREVER SPEED - (9) FIRST JULINO