FEURS - 15th May. Race 1

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1 FEURS - 15th May Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (106, 408, 704, 803) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (106, 304, 408, 504, 606, 704, 803) Horse of the day : Evrik de Guez (106) Dark Horse : Be Bop Marceaux (811) Race 1 1. ECLAIR DE L'ETANG - Sole win from 18 runs came at Strasbourg in November Third of 14 in a ridden race at Enghien last time 2. ECLAT DES NOIX - Two victories and three places last term. First run for five months when fifth of 17 at Vincennes on April EVITA PERON - Class C winner at Beaumont-de-Lomagne in March. Third of 13 at Marseille-Borely next time 4. EPICE LIGERIENNE - Two successes at Vichy last summer. Starts from the 25m line on second run back from six months off 5. EMENCOURT D'AZIF - All best form has come under the saddle. Just one podium from 11 harness races

2 6. EVRIK DE GUEZ - Notched-up a hattrick at Vincennes in the winter culminating with a class C in December. First run since and back shoes off first time 7. EROS DU FOSSE - Scored twice at Cagnes-sur-Mer earlier this year. Fourth of 13 behind third-placed (3) EVITA PERON at Marseille-Borely latest 8. ESTANCIA LOVE - Three wins last year and on the podium twice this campaign. Seventh of 16 at Argentan latest. Debut for Sebastien Guarato The star turn in the opener is (6) EVRIK DE GUEZ who notched-up a hattrick at Vincennes during the winter. Jean-Michel Bazire's charge hasn't been seen since December but should still be able to despatch this field. Beaumont-de-Lomagne winner (3) EVITA PERON has the benefit of race fitness and starts from the front row while (2) ECLAT DES NOIX should come on for his reintroduction in Paris last month. (6) EVRIK DE GUEZ - (3) EVITA PERON - (2) ECLAT DES NOIX - (8) ESTANCIA LOVE

3 Race 2 1. BAIKA DE MORGE - Placed three times in Firat run for five months when 14th of 16 at Lyon-Parilly on April 24. Front shoes off only first time 2. COME ON DU VALLON - Visited the winner's enclosure four times last year. Third race back from a three-month break 3. CAID DE CHANLECY - Hasn't hit the headlines in harness this year but boasts a record of two wins and a third from three outings under the saddle 4. CLASSIC DE MARZY - Latest victory came at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle 11 months ago. Fourth of 10 at La Capelle on April BRUNCH DU PADOUENG - In great form between October and January - but off the boil in last three outings 6. AURA DE PINTIGNIES - Five-time harness-winner. Fifth of 13 at Saint-Galmier in February in second ridden race. Starts from the 25m line 7. VAS LULU - Hasn't won since Ninth of 12 latest at Marseille-Borely on April VENDETTA OVER - 12-time harness winner. Third at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne last month. Ridden debut 9. BROSSES TROUBADOUR - Seven wins and six places from 18 harness races. Third in a ridden race at Vichy last July. First outing under the saddle since September 10. BAMBOLINA - In the placings five times last year. Fourth of 13 at Laval on April URIAKO DE VILLIERE - Runner-up twice last term. Fourth of 14 at Lyon- Parilly earlier this month 12. BOTTICINO - Three wins in the winter - two under the saddle. Runner-up of 13 in harness at Saint-Galmier two weeks ago Christophe Flirden has found a good engagement for (12) BOTTICINO who just gets in under the earnings ceiling for what is the only ridden race on the card. (3) CAID DE CHANLECY has been a bit disappointing in harness lately but excels in this discipline. (5) BRUNCH DU PADOUENG has the ability to have a say if back to his best.

4 (12) BOTTICINO - (3) CAID DE CHANLECY - (5) BRUNCH DU PADOUENG - (10) BAMBOLINA

5 Race 3 1. AMI DE CLERLANDE - On a hattrick after two victories at Chatillon-sur- Chalaronne last month 2. BALKO ELTE - Notched-up four wins last term. Fifth of 16 behind fourth-placed (5) AMORELLA at Hyeres latest. Yannick-Alain Briand booked 3. ANTIK DE MORGE - Vichy specialist - but hasn't won since Second race back from five months off 4. BELLE D'HERMES - Won at Vincennes in March. Runner-up of 18 in a Quinte at the same track next time. Jean-Michel Bazire engaged 5. AMORELLA - Won at Reims 12 months ago. Gradually coming to hand this term. Fourth of 16 at Hyerss last time 6. UGO D'URZY - Not in the frame since December Seventh of 13 at Saint-Galmier latest. Starts from the 25m line 7. AVIATRICE - Four victories last campaign but will struggle to make an impact from the second rank 8. VENCEDOR - Scored at Lyon-La Soie in April. Disqualified in a Quinte at Saint-Galmier next time 9. BEERSCOTT - Triumphed three times in Sixth of 18 in a Quinte at Vincennes on April ULYSSE MARIA - Obliged at Lyon-La Soie last November. Sixth of 16 at the same venue when last seen on March UPSALIN DES BAULTS - Hasn't won since Third at Saint-Galmier in January. Returns to action after three months off 12. ULYSSE DE FOUNTAIN - Appeared in the frame three times in Fourth of 16 at Laval on seasonal bow last month. Trainer won this race last year 13. VALTO DES LANDIERS - Scored in Corsica in September but prone to disqualification since then 14. BARONNE DE BAPRE - In the top five in Quintes at Marseille-Borely in March and at Agen-Le Passage last month The day's Quinte could go the way of the Jean-Michel Bazire partnered (4) BELLE D'HERMES who arrives on the back of two fine efforts at Vincennes. The main resistance could come from the hattrick-seeking (1) AMI DE CLERLANDE who starts from pole position. (14) BARONNE DE BAPRE has made the top five in three of the five Quintes she has competed in. (9) BEERSCOTT and (8)

6 VENCEDOR will also have fans. (4) BELLE D'HERMES - (1) AMI DE CLERLANDE - (14) BARONNE DE BAPRE - (9) BEERSCOTT - (8) VENCEDOR - (2) BALKO ELTE - (3) ANTIK DE MORGE - (12) ULYSSE DE FOUNTAIN

7 Race 4 1. FIREJACK DE VIETTE - A win and a second in March. Sent off favourite when third of seven at Saint-Galmier on May 2 2. FANNY LOULOU - Improved on debut third at Feurs in March when scoring at Avignon last month 3. FOLLE DE TOI - Off the mark at Lyon-La Soie at the end of March. Second of 10 at Grenade-sur-Garonne latest 4. FIORANO POTERIE - Only beaten by two horses in three races so far. Runner-up of 11 at Lyon-Parilly in mid-march when last seen 5. FIRST MOLIERE - Gradually improving and placed twice at Chatillon-sur- Chalaronne recently 6. FLYING WONDER - Won on debut at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne in February but disqualified next two times. Third at Lyon-La Soie and fourth of nine at Moulins since 7. FIGLIO MERITE - In-and-out performer. Two wins from two completions but disqualified three times 8. FIRST LADY'S PARIS - Recorded easy successes at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle and Agen-Le Passage last month. The hattrick is on After two easy wins so far it will be no surprise if Jean-Michel Bazire's (8) FIRST LADY'S PARIS completes the hattrick here. (1) FIREJACK DE VIETTE was a beaten favourite at Saint-Galmier earlier in the month and may have to be content with second place here. (4) FIORANO POTERIE is worthy of a place on the podium at least. (8) FIRST LADY'S PARIS - (1) FIREJACK DE VIETTE - (4) FIORANO POTERIE - (3) FOLLE DE TOI

8 Race 5 1. EXALTATION CITRON - Scored at Saint-Galmier last October. Most recently seventh of 12 at Lyon-La Soie on April EMILIE DES IRIS - Third here in March and then at Lyon-Parilly last month. Probably favoured by returning to a left-handed course 3. EXTREME BILKIE - Has been disqualified more often than not since winning at Caen 12 months ago 4. EPONA DE CHENOU - Placed six times but yet to win. The booking of Jean- Michel Bazire is significant 5. EN VOITURE SIMONE - Broke duck at Reims last November. Well beaten at Vincennes a week ago 6. ESPERANZA VOLSIN - Took a claimer at Lyon-Parilly in April. Runner-up in ridden race at Castillonnes next time 7. EXOTIC SUEDOISE - Runner-up three times in a row before being disqualified at Rambouillet on May 6 8. ETINCELLE DU CAUX - Opened account at Saint-Galmier in October but disqualified in next two races. Not seen since December 9. ELEVEN NIGHTS - Triumphed at Lyon-Parilly last month. Eighth of 16 at Moulins on May ELITE DE BAS - Victorious at Paray-le-Monial in February. Hasn't run on a left-handed track before 11. EVAMSESKA - Sole win came at this track last July. Second at Lyon-Parilly in December. Seventh of 14 at Chartres last week 12. EVA DE CLERLANDE - A win and two seconds last backend. Disqualified here latest on April ETERNELLE BEAUTE - Runner-up three times but yet to win from 11 appearances. Fourth of 16 at Le Croise-Laroche latest 14. EPIONE DU GOUTIER - On a hattrick after victories at Chatillon-sur- Chalaronne in March and at Lyon-La Soie last month 15. EXOTICA POWER - Opened account at Marseille-Vivaux last October. Disqualified last twice. Barefoot first time 16. EXQUISE D'EURVAD - Placed three times last year but still a maiden after 24 outings. Disqualified at Marseille-Borely latest

9 (7) EXOTIC SUEDOISE's run of seconditis came to an end when she was disqualified at Rambouillet on May 6 - however she can bounce back here. Loic Lerenard - who has four runners in this contest - provides most of the opposition. The booking of Jean-Michel Bazire for (4) EPONA DE CHENOU is noteworthy while (2) EMILIE DES IRIS will be suited by going left-handed. (7) EXOTIC SUEDOISE - (4) EPONA DE CHENOU - (2) EMILIE DES IRIS - (8) ETINCELLE DU CAUX - (14) EPIONE DU GOUTIER

10 Race 6 1. DAGUET PHIL - 34-race maiden and only in the placings twice. Fifth of 12 at Carpentras on May 6 2. DON ATOUT - Won a claimer at Toulouse 12 months ago. Second run back from eight months off 3. DOC LOULOU - Course winner 11 months ago on only previous visit to this track. Disqualified two out of three starts this year 4. DONATO CELINA - Ended last year with a hattrick. Fourth of 15 at Paray-le- Monial last time 5. D'AMOUR DE MAGNY - A win and two places prior to being disqualified at Saint-Galmier earlier this month 6. DI STEPHANO DE LOU - Placed twice this year. Should improve on last three efforts with Jean-Michel Bazire at the reins 7. DESIR DE SENOVILLE - Second at Lyon-Parilly last month. Fifth of 12 at the same venue nine days ago 8. DRY OAKS - In-and-out performer. Scored at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne last month. Ninth of 13 at Paray-le-Monial next time 9. DOUGLAS DU GITE - Not in the frame since runner-up at Vincennes 13 months ago. Third run back from a six-month break. Starts from 25m line 10. DON'T FORGET - Erratic sort. Placed four times this term but can't string two results together 11. DIEGO DU BOUFFEY - Third in a Class C at Marseille-Borely last month. Fast-finishing fifth of 14 at Saint-Galmier on May DELGADO - Runner-up at Cagnes-sur-Mer in January. Fourth of 15 latest at Marseille-Borely on April 23 Yannick-Alain Briand's (11) DIEGO DU BOUFFEY was third at a big price in a Class C at Marseille-Borely last month and can take a leading role in this contest. With Jean-Michel Bazire at the helm it is likely that (6) DI STEPHANO DE LOU will improve on his recent outings. Course-winner (3) DOC LOULOU can also stake a claim. (11) DIEGO DU BOUFFEY - (6) DI STEPHANO DE LOU - (3) DOC LOULOU -

11 (8) DRY OAKS

12 Race 7 1. CALL ME LOVE - In the placings four times at this track from seven appearances. On the podium twice at Lyon-Parilly last month 2. COMTESSE D'ATTAQUE - Four wins in Third at Marseille-Vivaux on April 4. To the rear at Avignon 18 days later 3. CONDOR JULRY - On a hattrick after wins at Marseille-Vivaux and Lyon- Parilly last month 4. CALDA DU VIVIER - A win and a second in April. Good starting position and Jean-Michel Bazire back at the reins 5. CRAZY LOOK - Runner-up at Strasbourg in March but prone to disqualification. Starts from 25m line 6. DREAM DARLING - Third at Vincennes last September. Barefoot for the first time in three races 7. DIMMIDISIA - Registered third victory of career at Vincennes in December. Down the field at the same venue when last seen on March 3 8. DINO DE JILME - Best recent form gained under the saddle but has won in harness in the past 9. DIVA DES MARCEAUX - Won at this track in March and doubled up at Marseille-Borely last month Starting from the front rank and with Jean-Michel Bazire at the reins (4) CALDA DU VIVIER will find favour with many punters. The dangers are headed by (9) DIVA DES MARCEAUX and (3) CONDOR JULRY who are both bidding to complete hattricks. (6) DREAM DARLING is interesting running barefoot for the first time in three races. (4) CALDA DU VIVIER - (9) DIVA DES MARCEAUX - (3) CONDOR JULRY - (6) DREAM DARLING

13 Race 8 1. BEMOL DE BERTRANGE - Hasn't won since 2016 and not on the podium for 13 months. To the rear at Royan-La Palmyre a week ago 2. BEST OF CHANLECY - Recorded four wins last term. Fourth of 11 at Vincennes at the start of this month 3. BIP BIP DE GUEZ - Two wins last year and an encouraging third of 15 on seasonal debut at Tours last month 4. A NICE COOL - Best form since July last year when fifth of 14 at Reims at the start of April 5. ALIMEDE DE CHENU - Two wins and four places in Second race back from two months off 6. CLOVIS DU VAL - On a good streak at present. Runner-up either side of victory at Cavaillon in mid-april 7. AMOUR ROYAL - Hasn't won since Not on the podium for 13 months. 14th of 18 at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat latest 8. BALZAC BOURGEOIS - Runner-up at this course on only previous visit in July last year. Out the back at Senonnes-Pouance latest 9. CHOUCHOU LOULOU - Successful at this track in June last year and in the winner's enclosure again at Lyon-Parilly on May BLEU BLANC BLEU - Best placing of this year when runner-up of 12 at Marseille-Borely last week 11. BE BOP MARCEAUX - Dual course-winner. Fourth of 12 behind runner-up (6) CLOVIS DU VAL at Lyon-Parilly 10 days ago 12. BOYLOTIN - All wins secured on right-handed tracks. Not in the frame since January 13. BIGGY D'AVRIL - Course winner in Sixth of 12 behind second-placed (6) CLOVIS DU VAL at Lyon-Parilly on May BIG FOX - Both career wins have come in claimers. Third at Marseille-Borely in November but not in the frame since By the time we get to this race we'll know if Jean-Michel Bazire has been weaving his magic through the afternoon. His (3) BIP BIP DE GUEZ has a big shout from a favourable draw but won't have it all his own way as (6) CLOVIS DU VAL is on a good run. (8) BALZAC BOURGEOIS was second on his only previous visit here and (4) A NICE COOL showed signs of coming back to form at

14 Reims last month. (3) BIP BIP DE GUEZ - (6) CLOVIS DU VAL - (8) BALZAC BOURGEOIS - (4) A NICE COOL

15 COMPIEGNE - 15th May Trainer of the day : Guillaume Macaire (101, 102, 306, 308, 509, 502, 609, 603) Jockey of the day : Bertrand Lestrade (101, 306, 502, 609) Horse of the day : Epine Noire (306) Dark Horse : Casatchok (801) Race 1 1. MEETING LIFE - A close second behind Fandjo over hurdles at Fontainebleau last time out. One for the short list 2. FURAX - A close second behind Torpillo at Nancy last time out. Not ruled out today 3. ZEN KAIGA - Second behind Porto Pollo on his hurdle debut at La Teste Buch last month and must be respected 4. ACE OF ACES - A couple of decent efforts on the flat at Evreux last year but well beaten on hurdle debut at Auteuil last month 5. FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES - Decent effort on his debut at Lyon Parilly last month and is likely to come on from that run 6. VICTOT SAULAIE - Well beaten twelfth of thirteen finishers on his debut at Auteuil last month. Others preferred 7. YCCS PORTOCERVO - A fair effort when eight behind Fiumicino on his debut at Auteuil last month 8. NOTORIUS - Made promising debut on turf last November and a fair run at Lyon La Soie in March. Hurdle debut today 9. COMMANDO DELTA - By No Risk At All and is the fourth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners Macaire is likely to hold the key to the opener here and slight preference is for the Polish import (1) MEETING LIFE who was only just touched off by Fandjo at Fontainebleau last time out. Stable companion (2) FURAX was also a close second at Nancy last month and should be thereabouts at the finish. (3) ZEN KAIGA and (5) FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES are next best.

16 (1) MEETING LIFE - (2) FURAX - (3) ZEN KAIGA - (5) FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES

17 Race 2 1. ENSOLEILLE - Fifth behind Epervier at Auteuil last month. That was a decent effort and he can be in the mix here 2. EDITEUR DU GITE - Well beaten second behind L'Amiral Nelson on his debut at Saint-Malo last month but can get closer here 3. EASTER BOY - Runner up in two of his six starts on the flat but maybe best watched on hurdle debut today 4. EXPRESSIONNISTE - One flat win from five mixed starts last year and disappointing over hurdles at Auteuil last month 5. ESPOIR DE GUYE - By Khalkevi and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner 6. EVENT OF SIVOLA - Runner up behind Edalka De Kerser in a chase at Strasbourg last month. Place prospects today 7. ECCETERA - By Fuisse and is a half brother to Vieux Lion Rouge who is a dual Grade Three chase winner in the UK 8. ELIA D'AIRY - By Legolas and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner. Interesting newcomer 9. ECLIPSE MAKER - A couple of decent efforts on the flat at Saumur and Nort- Sur-Erdre. Makes her hurdle debut today 10. ETOILE DE CIERGUES - Has not run since last October when sixth to Egerie Smart on her hurdle debut at Saint-Brieuc Out of a dam that was a winner over fences and a half sister to Ali D'Airy who was also a winner over fences on his debut the Nicolle trained (8) ELIA D'AIRY gets a tentative vote here. (2) EDITEUR DU GITE looks the best of those that have already run and cannot be ruled out. (1) ENSOLEILLE and (6) EVENT OF SIVOLA can make the frame. (8) ELIA D'AIRY - (2) EDITEUR DU GITE - (1) ENSOLEILLE - (6) EVENT OF SIVOLA

18 Race 3 1. DALBERTA - Going for three in a row after winning at Lignieres and Moulins last month. Stiffer test today 2. DAENERYS TARGARYEN - Won a chase at Maure/Bretagne in November but a faller on reappearance at Meslay-Du-Maine last month 3. DIAMS DU RIVAGE - Unplaced on her debut over hurdles here last November. Hard to recommend on chase debut 4. DARLING MOIRETTE - Well beaten fifth behind Starko at Nancy earlier this month. Needs to improve from that 5. DOMINICAINE - Remains a maiden after thirteen career runs and looks like remaining that way after today 6. EPINE NOIRE - Five solid efforts over hurdles before winning on her chase debut at Fontainebleau last month. One for the short list 7. ESTRELLA CAEL - Won a chase on her reappearance at Loudeac last month and another at Pontchateau this month. Tougher test today 8. ERAKIS - Has improved with each start and was a winner on her chase debut at Bordeaux last month. Can be in the mix 9. ECBATANE - Runner up behind Erakis on her chase debut at Bordeaux last month. Place prospects 10. EQUATION - A winner on the flat in May 2017 at Vichy and won on her hurdle debut at Auteuil in March. Chase debut today Macaire is strongly represented again here and (6) EPINE NOIRE who had some solid form over hurdles got off the mark when winning on her chase debut at Fontainebleau last month. She is the selection ahead of stable companion (8) ERAKIS who was also a winner on her chase debut at Bordeaux last month. (1) DALBERTA and (9) ECBATANE can make the frame. (6) EPINE NOIRE - (8) ERAKIS - (1) DALBERTA - (9) ECBATANE

19 Race 4 1. JEAN LUC - Won a chase at Fontainebleau in March and a handicap hurdle here last month and can go close again today 2. SOLARINA - Got off the mark in a chase at Fontainebleau last month but this looks tougher 3. BLASIMON - Finished last season in good form winning three of his last four. Stiff test on reappearance 4. SHAMROCK ROVER - An easy winner on his chase debut at Angers last month and must be respected here today 5. GOJI - Third behind Aurelio in a chase at Meslay-Du-Maine last month. Might find a few too good here 6. STORM DEL SANTO - Has not run since last October when unplaced over hurdles at Auteuil. Chase debut today 7. EVIDENCE ALLEN - A winner over hurdles here in March and third to Moosetache on her chase debut here last month. Leading player This is a competitive 4yo chase and (7) EVIDENCE ALLEN who was a winner over hurdles here in March, ran well when third to Moosetache on her chase debut here last month. She gets the vote ahead of (1) JEAN LUC and (4) SHAMROCK ROVER who are both going for three wins in a row after some impressive performances. (2) SOLARINA is next best. (7) EVIDENCE ALLEN - (1) JEAN LUC - (4) SHAMROCK ROVER - (2) SOLARINA

20 Race 5 1. PIRATE DU RHEU - Racked up a hat trick before coming undone when going up in grade. Not ruled out 2. CICALINA - Solid on both codes over jumps and should acquit herself well here today 3. GRYFFICHOP - Has won four of his last five including a chase here last time out in November 4. BOY BURG - Finished last year on a high note winning a chase and over hurdles at Lyon Parilly 5. BATURA SAR - Has been rolling in claimers since March but a faller in a Listed hurdle here last month 6. EN PLEIN SUD - Pulled up in a chase at Auteuil last month and might find a few too good here today 7. DECEMBER - Well beaten third behind Lake's Maker at Auteuil last month but has more to offer 8. DOCTOR CHALNETTA - Unbeaten in two starts over hurdles at Auteuil and Fontainebleau and respected here 9. ROYALE MARIA HAS - Won a Grade Three chase here last month and is the one they all have to beat today With three wins from five starts at this track including one over hurdles last year and a Grade Three chase last month (9) ROYALE MARIA HAS can make it five wins from nine on her return to the smaller obstacles today. (1) PIRATE DU RHEU reverts to hurdles after pulling up in a chase at Auteuil last month and can be in the mix. (2) CICALINA and (8) DOCTOR CHALNETTA are next best. (9) ROYALE MARIA HAS - (1) PIRATE DU RHEU - (2) CICALINA - (8) DOCTOR CHALNETTA

21 Race 6 1. LITTLE ISLAND - All four runs came here and placed in two of them. That is best hope again perhaps 2. LAKEBA - Runner up on debut at Fontainebleau pulling clear of the third. Must have a big chance 3. HORABEM HAS - Fourth on debut here but well behind little Island so must improve a chunk 4. CIDJIE DANGLES - Just limited ability on the level and two starts over hurdles so has it all to do 5. KEEP ON RISING - Unplaced on all three flat starts and has questions to answer here on debut over obstacles 6. BELLE CITY - Unplaced on all her three runs and makes no appeal here whatsoever now 7. LEE D'ANJOU - Little or no ability in three starts and cannot be fancied as a result here 8. SELILIE - Dam was a maiden and this is her first foal to race. Very unlikely winner 9. KORKOUEE - Dam was a placed maiden and has produced one winner and one has place black type. The one to beat 10. NICKY GREEN - Placed a couple of times on the level and a good third place on hurdles debut as well This looks pretty good for the Guillaume Macaire trained (9) KORKOUEE who is a half brother to Kapkicha who was Listed placed and a full sibling to dual victor Kitchapoly. The omens are excellent for a winning debut. (2) LAKEBA has the form in the book and can take second ahead of (1) LITTLE ISLAND and (3) HORABEM HAS. The rest have it all to do. (9) KORKOUEE - (2) LAKEBA - (1) LITTLE ISLAND - (3) HORABEM HAS

22 Race 7 1. LONDON WHALE - A triple winner from twenty two runs and should appreciate the drop to this grade 2. CHAPEAU ROUGE - Dual winner from fifteen starts and has been mixing all disciplines. Not preferred 3. SOFT DANCER - Dual winner from forty six including a claiming chase here last time so in form candidate 4. LUNAYA - Five wins from fifty two but on balance can be readily opposed here today 5. BO BLEU - Still a maiden after a dozen runs but if anything seems to be becoming more regressive 6. SEVROS - Four wins from twenty nine runs and has been placing very well at Auteuil in recent times 7. GREAT GIRL - One victory from fifteen but she has had problems and is overlooked even for this weak affair 8. LET IT SONG - Half a dozen wins from twenty nine but has been plagued with interruptions and best avoided 9. TIM CASSANDRE - Thrice a winner from nineteen and fourth in last two claimers including here 10. DELIGHT BEACH - Just the four runs and made excellent winning return at Argentan after sixteen months off. Good effort last time too This is a weak claimer and it surely lies at the mercy of (1) LONDON WHALE. The selection has been a really decent class of animal up to now and it is surprising to see him dropped into this grade. If all is well with him then he collects. (6) SEVROS looks odds on to be placed. (4) LUNAYA and (3) SOFT DANCER are the others to concentrate on. (1) LONDON WHALE - (6) SEVROS - (4) LUNAYA - (3) SOFT DANCER

23 Race 8 1. CASATCHOK - Half a dozen wins from nineteen. First try in this discipline and has every chance if adapting 2. TADOUM LUDOIS - Five of his six wins have come over these obstacles and first run now this year 3. VIDOCQ DU RIVAGE - Thrice a winner from twenty five including at Fontainebleau on penultimate start. Not so good last time 4. ISTI - Fr wins from fourteen runs and very consistent of at low level. First try over these obstacles 5. CENAME RED - Has failed to score in eleven of twelve chase starts and chancy here on first go over these fences 6. SILVERADO - Dual winner from thirty five starts. On way back having missed all of BELLA SUN - Five wins from twenty. Very nice return after a year off recently so must be considered 8. MENTHE POIVREE - Just the one win from forty seven runs and pretty easy to dismiss for this too It is going against one of the golden rules to back a horse that is trying this discipline for the first time as it takes a couple of goes to get used to the different obstacles but there is not too much depth to this contest so a chance is taken on (1) CASATCHOK to buck the trend. He is classy enough to do it. (7) BELLA SUN and (2) TADOUM LUDOIS should perform while (4) ISTI is also a first timer in this grade. (1) CASATCHOK - (7) BELLA SUN - (2) TADOUM LUDOIS - (4) ISTI

24 MARSEILLE-BORELY - 15th May Trainer of the day : Fabrice Vermeulen (101, 406, 604, 701) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (406, 503, 701) Horse of the day : Sajjad (701) Dark Horse : China Pearl (611) Race 1 1. WHIP MY LOVE - In good form and is course and distance suited. Should fight out the finish 2. FANKAIROS RANGER - Good last win at this track. Looking to defy a 2.50 kg penalty. Go close 3. ITS ALL CLASS - Has held form well all year and is likely to contest the finish once again 4. LE REBEL - Unreliable but is capable of playing a minor role if showing best form 5. FIRST WOOD - A bit unreliable but ran well enough at this track last time out. Can place 6. DEIMOS - Needs to find a few lengths to win but is at best on the turf recently. Might place 7. GREATOLO - Has been off form this year. Well beaten in latest at this track. Others preferred 8. CAMAYPAUCHA - Fair last two runs but will need to do more than that to win this race 9. VERMIX - Has struggled this year and needs major improvement to win. Others much preferred 10. L'OPTIMISTE - Modest form this year. Did a lot better last year but best watched for now 11. PIERRE PRECIEUSE - Battling to regain winning form but is capable of popping up in the places 12. SPOTTED CAT - Found best form to win latest at this track. More needed under a 2kg penalty 13. MULTICOLOR - Improved recent form and does like this track. Could finish in the money 14. EZPELETAKO - Well tried this year without winning. Needs to find a few

25 lengths to win (1) WHIP MY LOVE has been in good form this year and gets a narrow vote in what looks to be a competitive race. (2) FANKAIROS RANGER is carrying a penalty for a win but must be considered a possible winner. (13) MULTICOLOR is in good form and should be right there at the finish. (3) ITS ALL CLASS is another to consider. (1) WHIP MY LOVE - (2) FANKAIROS RANGER - (13) MULTICOLOR - (3) ITS ALL CLASS

26 Race 2 1. MADDAVEROFAI - Third on debut in Italy. Needs to do more than that to win this race. Might place 2. MORADERO - Only modest form shown in four starts and needs to find a few lengths to win 3. PALAVAS - Good recent form on the PSF. Has run well on the turf. Clearly is not out of it 4. TIN GALA - Has not shown much in two starts but is capable of improvement. Others preferred though 5. LE HAVRE DREAM UP - Promising debut but was well beaten in second start. Could play a minor role 6. MONT PLAZA - Clearly an unreliable type but did well enough last time out to have a winning chance 7. LET'S ROCK - Well beaten in both starts but has been supplemented so can show improvement 8. HELVETE - Will enjoy coming back to the turf but may need this comeback run. Place chance 9. MONNEYPENNY'S - Showed promise on PSF debut. Could do a lot better on the turf. Big chance 10. WATCH IT CLOSELY - First run for a Monitor Closely colt out of Trois Rivieres. Might need the experience (9) MONNEYPENNY'S showed some promise on debut when fourth and is likely to be smarter this time. She gets the vote to score. (6) MONT PLAZA could be improving and was not disgraced when third last time out. (3) PALAVAS is fit and has some nice recent form so must be considered. (1) MADDAVEROFAI comes her with some Italian form. (9) MONNEYPENNY'S - (6) MONT PLAZA - (3) PALAVAS - (1) MADDAVEROFAI

27 Race 3 1. VUE DU CIEL - Disappointing last run and is clearly unreliable but a return to the turf could spark improvement 2. ODE ONE - Well beaten in latest start. Fair previous two runs and could return to form on the turf 3. BERET - Supplemented for this. In good form and has a big chance in this line-up 4. GREENSHOE - Battling to regain winning form but looked much improved when third last time out 5. LE RING - Battling to regain winning form but is quite capable of contesting the finish 6. CAMILLA MY LOVE - Only modest form this year but has been supplemented so can show improvement 7. CARDOLAN - Very unreliable and is probably better on the PSF. Others are preferred 8. ALMENARA - A bit unreliable apable of playing a minor role on best form. Place chance 9. PRINCE DE PERSE - A bit disappointing last time but is capable of better and does have a winning chance 10. SAVANA BAIE - More than a year since last win but is distance suited and can earn some money 11. MIRASOL - Has battled in two starts since winning. Has been supplemented. Might improve 12. MAELINE - Has struggled in three starts this year and needs major improvement to win 13. ISSAUROMA - Well beaten in last two starts and is probably better on the PSF anyway 14. FLYING SCOTSMAN - Only modest form recently. Might be struggling off current mark. Might place though A tough race to the find the winner and it is (3) BERET that gets a tentative vote. This gelding showed he can still be competitive off his current mark when fourth last time out. (5) LE RING is capable of better than his last run would suggest and he has a winning chance. (2) ODE ONE and (8) ALMENARA also have a chance.

28 (3) BERET - (5) LE RING - (2) ODE ONE - (8) ALMENARA

29 Race 4 1. BLACK PRINCESS - Has really struggled on the turf this year. Best watched on this surface for now 2. ROIVILLE - Won latest at this track but did receive a 3kg penalty for that win. Might place 3. BOYWAY CERISY - Only a modest seventh last time out. Better on the PSF and others are preferred 4. VOYAGER - Good last win. Has more to do under a penalty but is not out of it. Chance 5. ADJUDANT CHEF - Not disgraced when third in latest start which was at this track. Has a chance 6. ZOR - Fair form this year. Has been supplemented for this race and can go close 7. TOUCH OF REAL - In good form and has been supplemented for the race. Must be considered 8. TAMA - Has yet to win a race but has been supplemented for this race. Might improve 9. VALENTINE CONDE - Well beaten in latest two runs. Capable of better and could play a role in the finish 10. IRONSTONE - Well tried this year and is battling to regain winning form. More needed to win 11. FULL TALENT - Has yet to win after 18 starts and best recent run was on the PSF. Others preferred 12. AL BATOR - Tried hurdling in comeback run. Needs major improvement to win returning to the flat 13. ROMANNE - Has not won for some time but was not disgraced at this track last time out 14. LIVING DESERT - Probably needed comeback run and has been supplemented for this race. Can improve Christophe Soumillon rides (6) ZOR who was unlucky last time out. He should go close to winning this competitive event. (13) ROMANNE is a bit unreliable but is also not out of it and has to be given respect.(4) VOYAGER and (5) ADJUDANT CHEF both have winning chances. (5) ADJUDANT CHEF might have the edge over (4) VOYAGER.

30 (6) ZOR - (13) ROMANNE - (5) ADJUDANT CHEF - (4) VOYAGER

31 Race 5 1. OLYMPICO - In good form. Probably would prefer it a bit further but not out of it 2. BLUE BLUE EYES - A bit disappointing last time out. Likely to do a lot better this time. Can upset 3. BOOMBOOM KISS - Versatile and is likely to be right there at the finish once again. Utmost respect 4. PIMPINEHORSE - Very experienced and did win latest start but this does look a tougher task 5. MISVA - Very good recent form and has won at this track. Could be the right one for this race 6. KING BUBBLE - Has always done his best but might need this his comeback run. Not out of it though 7. SEXTINE - A bit disappointing last time out. Needs to do more than that to win this race (5) MISVA has not done much wrong recently and is very likely to go close once again. She has most to fear from (3) BOOMBOOM KISS who is improving and has Christophe Soumillon in the irons. (6) KING BUBBLE could just be in need of this comeback run but he can still fill a minor place role and earn some more money for the connections. (5) MISVA - (3) BOOMBOOM KISS - (6) KING BUBBLE

32 Race 6 1. NEW IALY BARELIERE - Not disgraced when third over this course and distance last time out. Big chance 2. SAX - In good form this year and is likely to fight out the finish once again 3. FAVORITA - A bit disappointing last time out on the PSF. Could do better back on the turf 4. GULF OF TOBA - Has been very consistent this year and is a course and distance winner. Respect 5. COMPULSORY - Has yet to win but does lawys give f his best. Could finish in the money 6. KENOHOPE - Both of his wins were in claimers so will need to find a few lengths to win. Might place 7. RUDY MAN - Won a claimer last time out. More needed to win this race but could play a minor role 8. DR SHEPHERD - Only modest form shown this year and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 9. ARMORIAL - Has yet to win a race but it will not be long in coming. Back on turf though 10. WISE WISHES - Improved last run in a claimer. Has done better in that division though. Might place 11. CHINA PEARL - Fit and ready for this and was not disgraced when fourth in latest start. Might place 12. COLDAY - Improved when back on the turf last time. Could prefer this longer distance (1) NEW IALY BARELIERE carries joint top weight but finished strongly at this course and looks the right one for this race. (2) SAX continues to hold his form and should run another good honest race. (4) GULF OF TOBA has been in smashing form this year and must have a winning chance. (3) FAVORITA is not out of it. (1) NEW IALY BARELIERE - (2) SAX - (4) GULF OF TOBA - (3) FAVORITA

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34 Race 7 1. SAJJAD - Has won both his starts this year and this the one they all have to beat 2. PACHADARGENT - Nice comeback win but is probably at very best over a bit further. Supplemented 3. WIND OF CHANGE - May have needed both runs this year, Has been supplemented for this race, can improve 4. SAVOKEN - Has won on the turf but is probably at very best on the PSF. Not out of it though 5. SHEHAB - Cleary improving and is attempting a hat-trick of wins. Deserves respect 6. ELLERMAN - Usually gives of his best and is likely to be concerned with the finish once again 7. NOT AFTER HOURS - A bit disappointing last time out. Like to need this run returning from a break 8. ALLONS Y - Nice comeback win but this does appear a tougher task. Might play a minor role (1) SAJJAD has been in very good form this year and is out seek a hat-trick of wins. There is no real reason that he cannot pick up this race as well. (5) SHEHAB has also won twice recently and is looking for a third. He must be respected. (2) PACHADARGENT returned from a break last time out to win and can earn some more money. (1) SAJJAD - (5) SHEHAB - (2) PACHADARGENT - (6) ELLERMAN

35 Race 8 1. GIN TONIK - Improving and did win latest start. Should fight out the finish once again 2. PESSAC - Needs to improve on last start. Could be smarter this time but others preferred 3. SUPERMAN - First run for a Saint des Saints gelding out of Sister Act. Must be considered 4. TASUNKE - Showed good improvement in second start and should run well once again. Chance 5. LA BARAKAS - Good first try over the h hurdles. Likely to be smarter this time. Go close (5) LA BARAKAS improved nicely on her second start and could be the right one with further improvement expected but sometimes these small races prove difficult and there are others to consider. (1) GIN TONIK has at least some winning form and looks very likely to fight out the finish. (4) TASUNKE will be well schooled for this. (5) LA BARAKAS - (1) GIN TONIK - (4) TASUNKE - (3) SUPERMAN

36 Race 9 1. BOUMBA - Fit and improving and lookd the right one in this small field. Big chance 2. PERLE DE DARCAN - In good form this year and was runner-up in a claimer last time out. Be right there 3. IRRESPONSABLE - Well tried in this sphere without winning. Could finish in the money once again 4. EPICAS - Fit and ready for this and was not disgraced last time out. Not out of it 5. CLEA DE BOISTRON - Fair last two runs but will need to step up on that to win this race. Others preferred Only five go to the post for the lucky last race and it could be tricky once again. (1) BOUMBA is clearly the form horse and will have many supporters to score. (4) EPICAS will be looking to go one better after a good runner-up berth last time out. (2) PERLE DE DARCAN and (3) IRRESPONSABLE are also in with a chance. (1) BOUMBA - (4) EPICAS - (2) PERLE DE DARCAN - (3) IRRESPONSABLE

37 VINCENNES - 15th May Trainer of the day : Sébastien Guarato (309, 307, 403, 407, 610) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (215, 403, 512, 608) Horse of the day : Feen du Goutier (309) Dark Horse : Brise du Choquel (705) Race 1 1. BINGO MADRIK - Hardy sort in this branch of the game. Left a good impression at the venue early April and in similar form can feature 2. BOLIDE DU GUET - Not short of fitness but has performed moderately this year. Unplaced on sole start in this code 3. AREZZO VICI - Moderate sort that has struggled since the autumn and can be confidently overlooked 4. A PRIORI - Registered a career high on penultimate start at the venue but more is required to win today 5. ARTIST KELAU - Completely off the boil in last seven starts and has no realistic chance 6. AGITATEUR - Useful in both codes but has been struggling for consistency of late and must reaffirm 7. AFRIQUE - Back on top of her game in last three starts and is expected to feature prominently 8. BAD JULRY - Good last winning effort under harness and switches back to the ridden code with every chance 9. BOSTON TERRIE - Has been back in the business since late March and is expected to be in the mix 10. ARAVIS ROC - A total write-off in both codes since the autumn and even without hind shoes is no more than a second-rate chance 11. ARPEGE DE CAMARAN - Best recent run was in a claimer. Needs to find a few lengths to win this race (8) BAD JULRY is still lightly-raced in this branch of the game so he has progress to offer. The way he has been running lately gives him every chance to win this race. (7) AFRIQUE ran a big race at Laval and in similar form, should be a

38 serious contender. (9) BOSTON TERRIE is gradually finding his best form and must be afforded respect. (8) BAD JULRY - (7) AFRIQUE - (9) BOSTON TERRIE - (2) BOLIDE DU GUET

39 Race 2 1. ELEKTRA MAZA - Good last run at the venue but upped in trip and has a bit to prove this distance 2. ETOILE ROUGE - Won four of the six races she has finished last year. Disqualified twice this term 3. ETALIA - In good form winning three of her last four starts. This is stronger but cannot be dismissed away entirely 4. EXTASE DU BOUFFEY - Unreliable but is distance suited and capable of playing a minor role 5. ENCHILADA FACE - Decent filly and has been in good form recently. Unshod behind - must be respected 6. ELIZALDE VRIE - Pulled-up at Nantes five days ago. Unreliable and others are preferred 7. ELITE DARLING - Can prove tricky but still has ample talent. Caught the eye at Rouen and will have supporters 8. EMINE DAIRPET - Not devoid of ability but going through a rough patch and others make more appeal 9. ENORA DE PIENCOURT - Course & distance winner. Consistent for the most part. Good last run at the venue 10. ESPERANCE - Delicate but an obviously talented filly. Races with front shoes off again and with application can win this 11. EBENE GRIFF - Encountered misfortunes in the running last time. Can go close with a clear run 12. EASYMEDE - Disappointed at Enghien following two fair efforts at the venue. Outside chance 13. EMPRESS - Won four on the trot last summer. Has been in mixed form since 14. ETONIQUE - Running well and regularly on the premises.can make her presence felt 15. EGERIE DE TRAMON - Registered a third career success over course & distance last time out. Has more to offer 16. ENSKA - Good consistent campaigner that is currently enjoying a positive run and should be able to trot into the money 17. EVORA - Has done nothing but progress since the start of the year although last run was below-par. hard to rule out 18. EGERIE DU RIB - Won well over longer here last time out. Front shoes come off today

40 (15) EGERIE DE TRAMON won well enough over course and distance last time to suggest she can wrap this up too. She is a reliable and improving filly and she can have the edge over last-start winner (18) EGERIE DU RIB who will race without front shoes this time round. (13) EMPRESS is well behind in earnings and goes barefoot following two comeback races. (15) EGERIE DE TRAMON - (18) EGERIE DU RIB - (13) EMPRESS - (10) ESPERANCE - (11) EBENE GRIFF

41 Race 3 1. FIRST CLASS - Smart filly in the ridden code but will have limited aspirations in this discipline 2. FELLA'S AVENTURE - Surprised when third at 39/1 on first attempt under harness and should be considered 3. FUSION DE GREZ - Registered a career best effort at the venue over shorter last time and is not without a shout 4. FILOE DE JARY - Very hard to fault this year and looks capable of picking up a cheque here 5. FEE DE LUNOJO - Was up against the best fillies last time. Down in grade today and should show a different figure 6. FLICKA LUCAXELO - Modest two starts at the venue and has a few lengths to find 7. FERIA DIBAH - A very promising filly last year. Unlucky in last run. Expected to be ready on return from a 144 days spell 8. FIREFLY - Handy sort in this division and although still a maiden after 14 starts, is not without a chance 9. FEEN DU GOUTIER - Solid winner on return from the spell and with improvement likely, will prove hard to beat (9) FEEN DU GOUTIER was quite impressive on her winning return to action at the venue on the inner track. She is sure to come on for the race and will take a power of beating. Stablemate (7) FERIA DIBAH must have a chance too as she is expected to be ready despite the spell. (8) FIREFLY's last run in a better race is excellent and she has a chance if in the same form. (9) FEEN DU GOUTIER - (7) FERIA DIBAH - (8) FIREFLY - (5) FEE DE LUNOJO

42 Race 4 1. FAMOUS PORT - Has done nothing but impress since his February debut. First time at Vincennes 2. FAKIR MERITE - Serious type now has two races under his belt after a break. Can give this a good go 3. FRESH BIDDER - Best to forget last start at Toulouse four days ago. Has a lot of ability and can make amends 4. FAWN PERRINE - Just one blip on his formsheet and it was going left-hand. Must not be overlooked though 5. FIACRE DU CHENE - Much improved on second start since returning from the spell. Has more to offer 6. FAMOUS BOY - Still a maiden from nine starts and will have limited aspirations in a contest of this nature 7. FANON DES FORGES - Solid in last two outings at the venue and must be respected 8. FAKIR DE VINDECY - Well-regarded sort that was never at his ease here last time out. Returns from a spell but expected to be ready 9. FREDO GRIFF - Has not run for some time but showed plenty of promise last year and must be considered (3) FRESH BIDDER has demonstrated plenty of ability before his below-par effort at Toulouse. He is in for redemption and can be preferred to (9) FREDO GRIFF that has never run a bad race in four starts last year. (8) FAKIR DE VINDECY is expected to run a big race on his first outing for his new trainer. (7) FANON DES FORGES is not one to be dismissed. (3) FRESH BIDDER - (9) FREDO GRIFF - (8) FAKIR DE VINDECY - (7) FANON DES FORGES

43 Race 5 1. ENGALA DE LOU - Has done little of significance for some time and can be overlooked. Others preferred 2. ECALIERE - Showed signs of resurgence in a better race last time out and could pop-in 3. EVEREST DE BLARY - Capable sort but has been plagued by stride problems since the winter and must get his house in order 4. ETINCELLE DE ROCHA - Regularly displays a lack of discipline and considering the opposition will have nothing to offer 5. EL MAGNIFICO - Not the most reliable of horses but a repeat of his penultimate performance could see him pick up a small stake on his first run in a claimer 6. EGEE DE MAHEY - Still a maiden after 33 starts and likely to stay this way after this race 7. ESPRIT DES BAUX - Handy claiming sort that is proven under these conditions. Off since 23 February 8. EL BELLOUET - Competitive in this division division and should play a leading role 9. EROS VICTORY - Unexceptional trotter with some form in the claiming division but looks ordinary in this contest 10. EANDEL SMILING - Undeniably able trotter but failed to make any impression lately. First time in a claimer 11. ELLIPSE TURGOT - Won an identical race in this division two starts back. Enters the equation 12. EPATANTE STAR - Superb in the claiming division this year and looks the one they all have to beat (12) EPATANTE STAR has never run a bad race in seven starts in this division and she is likely to attract a lot of justified support. She will lead the charge ahead of (10) EANDEL SMILING who steps down in grade and try to break his maiden tag. (8) EL BELLOUET and (11) ELLIPSE TURGOT are not without a chance and look best f the remainders.

44 (12) EPATANTE STAR - (10) EANDEL SMILING - (8) EL BELLOUET - (11) ELLIPSE TURGOT

45 Race 6 1. EMPEREUR DE SOURCE - Moderate sort but has more than once shown glimpses of potential. Minor place chance at best though 2. EZIGOR NATHANPI - Won two of four since starting to race barefoot. Fully shod today though 3. EDEN JOSSELYN - Has enjoyed a good run this year. Was still well in the race when disqualified at Ponchateau 4. ERO DE BEAULIEU - Surprise third at 20/1 in the race of reference and should be considered 5. EL JULRY - Not the most reliable performer but has some ability and can make the frame if applied 6. EMIR DE L'ESQUE - Not devoid of ability but sanctioned more often than not and in current form can be ruled out 7. ELO D'ARCY - Impressive winner over shorter at Vincennes last March when barefoot for the first time. Best to forget last run 8. EOLE EMESS - Caused a major disappointment when disqualified at Saint- Galmier. Expected to make amends 9. ELIOTTNELL ONE - Useful in this branch of the game but will have limited aspirations at this level 10. EROS D'AMOUR - Has ample talent in this code and with application looks a serious contender (10) EROS D'AMOUR is a proven sort in this division and has plenty of progress to offer. Although he is not the most reliable horse in the race, he gets the vote to record a fourth career victory. Reunited with top-rider Eric Raffin, (8) EOLE EMESS will try to leave behind his last below-par efforts. Both (7) ELO D'ARCY and (2) EZIGOR NATHANPI have respectable chances in this line-up. (10) EROS D'AMOUR - (8) EOLE EMESS - (7) ELO D'ARCY - (2) EZIGOR NATHANPI

46 Race 7 1. COCKTAIL WAY - Two good efforts over this course & distance. On form and cannot be dismissed 2. BICHE DE RIVIERE - Very consistent sort in South-West France in the amateur division but things look tougher here 3. CANNONBALL - Not sighted in three starts this term and must reaffirm at present 4. CALL ME PEJI - In-and-out performer who triumphed twice last year. First time in an amateur contest 5. BRISE DU CHOQUEL - Course & distance winner. Very effective in this division and looks a player 6. BIJOU D'AUBRAC - Finished second at Elbeuf on sole start in this division. Things are tougher today 7. BLUFF - Handy dual-purpose sort whose last efforts give him every chance here 8. CALYPSO DU LUDE - Good last two runs in this division but in the Province. Things are obviously more complicated today 9. BOBSILURE - Effective on both codes. Runner-up four from his last five starts. Cannot be dismissed 10. BOSCO DU GOUTIER - Has now won for sometime but form this year has been very good. Deserves respect 11. ALPHA D'URZY - Has been disappointing this year since returning from an extended layoff. Watch for now 12. VALERKO SPRINT - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 13. CHINI DE L'OISON - Excellent last two runs in better division so must be afforded respect 14. VIEUX LILLE - Going through a purple patch since April and is expected to be in the mix once again 15. AOULAS - Improved last run in a claimer but needs to do more to play a role here 16. VENT DU CIEL - Has been in excellent form since the new year and recent efforts give him every chance in here