VINCENNES - 8th January

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1 VINCENNES - 8th January Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (101, 209, 905) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (209, 607, 905) Horse of the day : Future Darling (909) Dark Horse : Bardane Turgot(205) Race 1 1. UN FIRST - Talented but prone to breaking stride. Encouraging fourth of 17 here on December VARUM BOY - Registered fourth course win on December 3. Fifth of 15 behind runner-up (3) ACCORD MARJACQ 11 days ago 3. ACCORD MARJACQ - Placed four times last summer. Back to form when second of 15 here on December ATOUT DE KACY - Four-time course-winner and scored at Nantes in November. Reverts to a ridden race after finishing down the field in harness last time 5. VERMEER JARZEEN - Not on the podium for two years and has been

2 sanctioned in last three races 6. AND GIBUS - Victorious as a 20/1-shot at Argentan in November. Ninth of 16 here latest on December VIVALDI D'AMBOISE - In the frame in last three ridden races - most recently when third of 15 behind runner-up (3) ACCORD MARJACQ at this track on December UP JULRY - Two course wins in winter 2015/2016. Lightly raced afterwards. Not seen since September 9. ARENA DEL PHEDO - Four successes last year including a win at this track in November. Fifth of 13 latest on December VINCENT DES OBEAUX - Five wins at this venue and scored at Caen last May. Second run back from a three months off 11. VICTORIA DU VIADUC - In-and-out performer. Has a chance on best form and just in under the earnings ceiling to start from scratch 12. BE MINE DE HOUELLE - Some respectable efforts but not on the podium since May. Sixth of 17 behind third-placed (13) AMERICAINE on December 30. Starts from 25m line 13. AMERICAINE - Three course successes in 2015 but hasn't won since. Third of 17 on December 30 After a sequence of disqualifications (1) UN FIRST was a decent fourth in a hot heat here last time and can build on that in this race. (11) VICTORIA DU VIADUC - who just gets in under the earnings ceiling for starting from scratch - and fourtime course-winner (4) ATOUT DE KACY are the most likely to trouble the selection. (1) UN FIRST - (11) VICTORIA DU VIADUC - (4) ATOUT DE KACY - (3) ACCORD MARJACQ

3 Race 2 1. BEA DE BEAUVAL - Two victories at this venue last winter - including a Quinte. Fifth of 16 here on December ARAGONAISE - Successful at Cherbourg in November. Ninth of 15 at Cabourg on December BAMBA DES LANDES - In the first five in three out of four Quintes in Fifth of 15 at Argentan when last seen on November BETSY DU QUENNE - Three-time course-winner with back shoes off. Second run back from a six-month absence and fully shod 5. BARDANE TURGOT - Fifth of 15 behind runner-up (9) BILFIE DE GUEZ in a Quinte on the first day of December. Midfield here latest 6. VENUS DU ROSAY - Won at Saint-Omer in September. Second of 13 in an amateurs' race on New Year's Day 7. BENJAMINE GEDE - Best efforts recently has come under the saddle. No worthwhile harness from since ARMADA DES ILES - Two course successes in 2015 but hasn't won since. Third three times last year. To the rear at Amiens latest 9. BILFIE DE GUEZ - Won at Maure-de-Bretagne and Angers in November. Unshod for first time in three races and just in off scratch 10. VEDETTE AMERICAINE - Latest win came in November Sixth of 18 in a Quinte on December 22. Starts from 25m line 11. VALENTINE'S DAY - A win and two places last term. Fifth of 18 at Argentan latest. Franck Nivard booked 12. AIDA DES VALOIS - Good under the saddle. Not seen since April and easily overlooked here in harness. Debut for new trainer 13. ARDENTE DU CLOS - Third at this venue on December 13. Boxed-in when 10th of 16 two weeks later 14. ANNEES FOLLES - All best runs have come in ridden races - however runs barefoot for the first time sine April 15. AMIE D'ANDY - Not on the podium since May Sixth of 16 in a Quinte on December BARBUE - Victorious at Toulouse at the end of October. 11th of 16 in a Quinte here 11 days ago 17. VOICE DREAM - Three wins at this venue - including this race last year - but hasn't made an impact since. Third run back from four months off 18. ATHENA DES RAVAUX - Five successes in Down the field in a Quinte

4 latest on December 19 (9) BILFIE DE GUEZ could be the answer in the day's Quinte. Jean-Michel Bazire's mare just gets in off scratch and is barefoot for the first time in three races. There were excuses for (13) ARDENTE DU CLOS last time who - along with Toulouse-winner (16) BARBUE - heads the opposition. (1) BEA DE BEAUVAL could also be competitive. (9) BILFIE DE GUEZ - (13) ARDENTE DU CLOS - (16) BARBUE - (1) BEA DE BEAUVAL - (15) AMIE D'ANDY

5 Race 3 1. DESPERADO - Four wins last year. Disqualified when still in with a chance on December DON WILLIAMS - Won here 13 months ago - not on the podium since. Eighth of 13 behind runner-up (12) DARLINGTON PARK on December 4 3. DUC D'OCCAGNES - Hasn't appeared on the podium since winning at Marseille-Borely in April. Last seen finishing out the back at this track on November DORADO BELLO - Scored at Nantes in November. Fifth here in a G3 behind second-placed (15) DANSEUR BAROQUE next time. Disqualified at the top of the hill latest 5. DEXTER DES BAUX - Course winner in November. Disqualified when starting to make a move last time 6. DONUTS DELADOU - Added to win at Cabourg in October when obliging at this venue on December D'ARTAGNAN FRANCE - Victorious at Cabourg in July and at Lyon-Parilly in October. Third of 16 behind runner-up (15) DANSEUR BAROQUE latest 8. DIEGO SAUTONNE - Won here in September and October. Always in rear latest on December DUC DU LUPIN - Six wins last term. Finished the campaign with second place of 11 here on December DROP - Not in the frame since August To the rear in a claimer before being disqualfied on December DOLLAR SOYER - Good winner here at the end of November. Third of 11 next time on December DARLINGTON PARK - Placed four times since winning at this venue in May. Runner-up of 13 here latest on December DROP DES DURIEZ - Two wins in the autumn before finishing fourth of 13 behind runner-up (12) DARLINGTON PARK here on December 4. Broke stride early on next time 14. DARK MENCOURT - Five wins last year including three at this course. Sixth of 11 behind third-placed (11) DOLLAR SOYER last time 15. DANSEUR BAROQUE - Consistent sort who made it 11 podiums in a row when third of 11 behind runner-up (9) DUC DU LUPIN on December DANDY DE GODREL - Two successes here last spring. Fifth of 11 behind third-placed (11) DOLLAR SOYER on December 17

6 17. DOUM JENILOU - Won at Caen in October and runner-up here next time. Faded after trying to make all last week 18. DZAROF DE GUEZ - Won four races between September and November. Eighth of 11 at this track latest on November 11 The Gregory Thorel-trained (11) DOLLAR SOYER arrives on the back of two fine efforts and can finish on the podium again - hopefully the top step. The consistent (9) DUC DU LUPIN is bound to pose a serious challenge while (12) DARLINGTON PARK should also be in the mix. Nantes-winner (4) DORADO BELLO is next best. (11) DOLLAR SOYER - (9) DUC DU LUPIN - (12) DARLINGTON PARK - (4) DORADO BELLO - (8) DIEGO SAUTONNE

7 Race 4 1. BILL DES COUPERIES - Two wins and two places last winter. First ridden race for 11 months on third run back from a 10-month absence 2. BATATA - Two wins and three seconds from nine ridden races. Fifth of 11 on December CALE DES MALBERAUX - Scored at Graignes in October. Broke stride after 100m at this venue last time 4. CALYPSO VINOIR - Three wins in Fourth of 10 behind third-placed (7) CENORA here latest on November AREDO D'EAM - Placed once in harness last year. Fifth of 15 on ridden debut 10 days ago 6. AMAZONE DES IRIS - Two wins and four places in Disqualified in all three previous ridden races 7. CENORA - Talented but prone to disqualification - however has completed all five previous races at this distance. Just gets in off scratch 8. BANCO BOY - Registered fourth course success in November. Broke stride early on last time. Starts from 25m line 9. BILLY DE LA CALADE - Three wins at this track - including two last year - but regularly sanctioned 10. AMOUR DU LOUP - Six harness wins last year. First outing under the saddle since February 2016 This distance seems to suit the Dominique Mottier-trained (7) CENORA and from scratch she is a major player if keeping stride. Back in a ridden race (1) BILL DES COUPERIES is the main danger while (10) AMOUR DU LOUP has the ammunition to play a part at the death. On a going day (9) BILLY DE LA CALADE would also have a chance. (7) CENORA - (1) BILL DES COUPERIES - (10) AMOUR DU LOUP - (9) BILLY DE LA CALADE

8 Race 5 1. DIVINE NUIT - In the frame three times in a row before finishing ninth of 18 at this venue on December DAISY DE LA FOLIE - Only win came under the saddle at Laon in Not on the podium since finishing runner-up at Amiens in September 3. DULCIA - Sole win to date came at Graignes in December Fourth run back from a nine-month absence and back shoes off first time 4. DANOVA DU CHENE - Off the mark at Pont-Chateau in May. Third at Nantes and Laval recently. Back shoes off first time 5. DESIREE DES LANDES - Obliged at Le Mont-Saint-Michel in October and at Laval on October 1. Runner-up at Rouen-Mauquenchy three weeks later. Unplaced at Cabourg last time 6. DIVINELLA - Talented but prone to breaking stride - especially at the start. Course winner in August. Sixth of 17 last week 7. DEESSE DIGEO - Victorious at Lisieux in June. Hasn't shown much form since August. Seventh of 17 here on December DEESSE DE CORDAY - A win and four places last year. Still going well when disqualified entering the straight last time. Front shoes off first time 9. DIVINE LUDOISE - Scored twice last year. Eighth of 17 latest at this track on December DARIANA CACIT - Made it two out of two when running unshod rear at Le Mans last time out on December DEESSE TERBEKEN - Victorious at Reims in November and at Chartres on December 8. Ninth of 14 at Mons two weeks later 12. DAISY STAR - Three successes in Broke stride at Grenade-sur- Garonne latest on December DOLLY QUEEN - Two wins and five places in but not in the frame since. Just gets in under the earnings ceiling for this race If the able-but-delicate (6) DIVINELLA can get away cleanly then she could take the measure of this lot. (8) DEESSE DE CORDAY has also had stride problems but has the ability to mount a challenge. A good case can also be put forward for (10) DARIANA CACIT who is unbeaten in her two previous races with the back shoes off.

9 (6) DIVINELLA - (8) DEESSE DE CORDAY - (10) DARIANA CACIT - (9) DIVINE LUDOISE

10 Race 6 1. DOUCE DES CAILLONS - Five placings from eight races in First appearance for 13 months 2. DARLING HAUFOR - A win and five places from first six outings. Disqualified twice at this track since - but worth another try 3. DAUPHINE DE CLECY - Two successes last spring. Fourth of 13 to (6) DINES DU CHATELET at Amiens last time 4. DIANA DE MONTI - Runner-up last twice at Laval but yet to win after 22 races. Back shoes off first time 5. DEESSE DU CHERISAY - Completed a hattrick at Laval on December 10. Disqualified on debut at this track 18 days later 6. DINES DU CHATELET - Three wins since October but finds it hard to string two good results together. 10th of 17 here on December DECOLORATION - Placed twice last year but also broke stride on seven occasions - including last time out on December DIANE DU LEVANT - Three decent efforts at this venue - most recently when third of 14 on December DAILY MUSIC - Best recent form shown under the saddle. Midfield here in harness last week. Fully unshod first time 10. DUBAI DREAM - Only podium of 2017 when third at Enghien in August. First run since September DAFFODIL JAB - Runner-up at Cabourg in August. Fourth of 17 at this venue on December DIANE SOYER - Recorded third win of 2017 at Graignes in November. Seventh of 13 at Cabourg next time It could be third time lucky for (2) DARLING HAUFOR at this track - where Christian Bigeon's daughter of Un Amour d'haufor is taken to finally translate her form from the provinces to Paris. (8) DIANE DU LEVANT has the ability to go close while (11) DAFFODIL JAB - fourth here last time - can find a place on the podium. (2) DARLING HAUFOR - (8) DIANE DU LEVANT - (11) DAFFODIL JAB - (7)

11 DECOLORATION

12 Race 7 1. ESPERANZO - Scored for the third time when obliging at this venue on December 7. Sixth of 13 last week. Debut with back shoes removed 2. EXIT MONEY - Three wins and three places from nine races. Disqualified here last twice. Back shoes off first time 3. ELVIS DU VALLON - Won first six races. Disqualified after finishing first past the post on debut here in November. Broke stride on the penultimate turn next time 4. EPSOM DES BROUSSES - Placed three times since opening account at Enghien last February. Barefoot first time on second run back from four months off 5. EL PASO D'OCCAGNES - Four victories and three placings from 10 races. Fourth of 10 behind third-placed (6) ELIXIR D'ANAMA latest. Back shoes off first time 6. ELIXIR D'ANAMA - A win and nine places from 17 races. Third of 10 here on December 24. Barefoot first time 7. EAGLE - Three triumphs last winter but not on the podium since May. Third run back from a four-month break. Barefoot first time 8. ELVIS MADRIK - Secured fourth career success in a G3 here on December 3. Back shoes removed first time 9. ECHO DE LARRE - Course winner in April last year. Seventh of 12 in a G3 behind fourth-placed (10) EPIC JULRY on December 12. Fully unshod first time 10. EPIC JULRY - Six wins last year - all but one over roughly this trip. Fourth of 12 in a G3 over shorter last time (3) ELVIS DU VALLON won his first six races before his luck changed at this track in November. The talent is still there and he can dispel the hoodoo this time. (6) ELIXIR D'ANAMA has already shown a fair level of form and improvement is expected running barefoot first time. This longer trip should suit (10) EPIC JULRY. (3) ELVIS DU VALLON - (6) ELIXIR D'ANAMA - (10) EPIC JULRY - (8) ELVIS MADRIK

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14 Race 8 1. CYGA DE VANDEL - Scored twice in harness in Broke stride on ridden debut on January 2 2. CITY GIRL - Back to winning form - after a gap of 13 months - when triumphing here in a 14-runner contest on December CASA JENILOU - Scored twice at this track in the first half of December. Disqualified shortly after the start next time 4. CELINIA DU PONT - Successful at Caen in March and at this track the following month. Second run back from a five-month break 5. CALLISTO MARJACK - Hasn't appeared in the frame since August Third run back from four months off 6. CADENCE DES GIRES - Course winner twice in Third also here in September. Sanctioned twice in last three runs 7. CATHY DU VIVIER - Victorious on second outing under the saddle on December 5. Broke stride early on after there had been a false start next time This looks like an ideal opportunity for the Dominique Mottier-trained (7) CATHY DU VIVIER to add to her spoils - if she can keep stride. (3) CASA JENILOU also had a problem last time but looks booked for second if the selection goes as anticipated. (6) CADENCE DES GIRES could be the one to claim the third step on the podium. (7) CATHY DU VIVIER - (3) CASA JENILOU - (6) CADENCE DES GIRES - (2) CITY GIRL

15 Race 9 1. FAROUCHE - A 103/1-shot when breaking stride in the early stages at this venue on January 2 2. FERIA D'ANAMA - Sent off at double-figure odds when breaking stride in both outings so far 3. FIERTE DE BAILLE - Disqualified on only racecourse appearance to date at Rambouillet on September 3 4. FARIA DU GOUTIER - Victorious at La Capelle first time up. Has struggled in four races at this track since 5. FA DE BELLOUET - Placed for the third time in a row - from four runs in total - when third of 12 here on January 2 6. FLOWER BY MAGALOU - Opened account at Chateaubriant in November. Fourth to (9) FUTURE DARLING next time. Second of 11 latest on December FLICKA LUCAXELO - Registered first success at Les Andelys in September. Runner-up at this track in November. Sixth of 11 behind third-placed (8) FAVORITE FLIGNY latest 8. FAVORITE FLIGNY - Won at Alencon on debut. Third twice at this venue recently. In fifth place when disqualified entering the straight in a G2 latest 9. FUTURE DARLING - Runner-up twice before breaking duck at Marseille- Borely in November. Stepped up in grade when winning at this track on December 5 Yves Boireau's (9) FUTURE DARLING looks set fair to complete a hattrick in the get-out stakes after stepping up in grade in style at this venue last time. Chateaubriant-winner (6) FLOWER BY MAGALOU was fourth in that race but took the measure of (5) FA DE BELLOUET when they were second and third subsequently on December 15. (9) FUTURE DARLING - (6) FLOWER BY MAGALOU - (5) FA DE BELLOUET - (8) FAVORITE FLIGNY

16 PAU - 8th January Trainer of the day : Charles Gourdain (409, 405, 601, 806) Jockey of the day : Thomas Beaurain (111, 207, 508, 702) Horse of the day : Iralsa (203) Dark Horse : Mon P'tit Lu(411) Race 1 1. EASY TIME - Placed on the sand here on the flat last month and has place prospects on hurdle debut 2. ELLACOAT - A few promising runs on the flat and could improve again on hurdle debut 3. ESTOSUD - Placed in her last two at Cluny and Paray-Le-Monial. First run since last June 4. ELIRA D'AIRY - Unplaced on her flat debut at Pornichet last month. Can improve over hurdles 5. ELNA D'AIRY - Finished just in front of stable companion Elira D'Airy on her flat debut at Pornichet last month 6. EBONITE - Fifth of nine in a maiden at Saint-Galmier in November. Tough test on hurdle debut 7. ECBATANE - Won a maiden by two and a half lengths at Limoges in October. Can be in the mix here 8. EXPRIM - Won on her debut at Paray-Le-Monial in October and a close second on the sand here last month. Respected 9. EMPATHIE - Improved from her debut when fourth here last month. Can improve again on hurdle debut 10. ENIVRANTE - Fair effort when fourth on her debut at Brehal in August. Stiff test here today 11. EN BONNE MAIN - Had a few of these behind when winning a flat race here on the fibresand last month 12. EGLANTINAS - By Davidoff and is the eight foal to run out of a dam that has produced three winners 13. ESTILLERA - Unplaced in both of her starts on the flat to date. Hard to recommend here 14. ETOILE DE GREZ - Three decent efforts in maidens so far but well beaten at

17 Angers last time out 15. EPICCA DE THAIX - Finished behind a few of these when fifth in a flat race here last month 16. ELATHA - Unplaced in both of her starts on the flat to date. Others preferred today 17. ENVIE DE RIRE - Third to Elfile in a maiden race race at Angers in November. Plenty to do here 18. EUREKA DE THAIX - Well beaten sixth of nine on her debut in a maiden at Saint-Galmier in November A winner on her debut at Paray-Le-Monial in October (8) EXPRIM was a close second on the sand here last month. She had several of these well behind on that occasion and can reverse placings with (11) EN BONNE MAIN on her hurdle debut today. (7) ECBATANE won a maiden at Limoges last time out and must be respected. (9) EMPATHIE and (17) ENVIE DE RIRE are next best. (8) EXPRIM - (11) EN BONNE MAIN - (7) ECBATANE - (9) EMPATHIE - (17) ENVIE DE RIRE

18 Race 2 1. EMIR DES PLACES - Fourth to Cicalina on his chase debut here last month. Tough test today 2. DEGUILLAUME - Has not shown much in four starts over hurdles and well beaten here on chase debut 3. IRALSA - She is a dual winner from five runs over hurdles and second in a chase at Toulouse in October. Respected 4. LASCAR GRIS - Has demonstrated ability over hurdles but disappointed on chase debut here last month 5. PETIT GUERRIER - Two modest runs over hurdles at Auteuil last Autumn and on chase debut here last month 6. JOIE DU NET - Placed on both starts over hurdles at Nantes and a promising chase debut at Angers last month 7. ARQANASIA - Fourth of five finishers in a hurdle race here last month. Can improve on chase debut 8. EPICAS - Beaten a long way on her chase debut here last month and pulled up last time out 9. EPONA DUHOUX - Well beaten seventh in a hurdle race at Angers last month. Hard to recommend on her chase debut Unplaced in a Grade Three hurdle at Auteuil last time out (3) IRALSA made a promising chase debut when second to Gryffichop at Toulouse in October. Twice a winner over hurdles she can record her first chase success today. (7) ARQANASIA and (6) JOIE DU NET look the main dangers to the selection. (1) EMIR DES PLACES is next best. (3) IRALSA - (7) ARQANASIA - (6) JOIE DU NET - (1) EMIR DES PLACES

19 Race 3 1. LILI DU SUD - Won claimers at Deauville and Compiegne in August. Has not run since September 22nd 2. LA CHANA - One win from seven career starts in Spain. Interesting on French debut 3. LAGORA - Two wins from eight starts including a claimer at Cavaillon last time out in September. Respected 4. FORMULE SECRETE - Unplaced in all of her four runs and has a fair bit to prove at this stage 5. CUMBIA TRAOU LAND - Very little to shout about in her seven career runs so far and more required here today 6. CHOPEMOI - Placed in her latest two starts both in claimers. Can run in to a place again today 7. ARS SUCCESS - Has struggled a bit since a good debut. Disappointing last month at Toulouse 8. ABATILLES - Has shown glimpses of form but must improve on last two runs to feature here 9. SUZANNEDOR - Has achieved little in six career runs to date and hard to recommend here 10. ALTAVILLA - Well beaten fifth in a claimer at Saint-Malo last time out in August. Others preferred 11. SOUL TRAOU LAND - Finished runner up in a maiden race here seven days ago. Needs improvement to win here 12. ZEPLYA - A winner and runner up in claimers last May. Has not run since July 20th 13. ILLADORE - Placed in four of her six career runs and is sure to give a good account today (NP) LAGORA has not run since winning a claimer at Cavaillon in September. She has run well in a few claimers on the sand at Marseille Vivaux and gets a tentative vote to make a winning return today. The consistent (13) ILLADORE also returns after a break and should not be ruled out here. (2) LA CHANA and (6) CHOPEMOI can make the frame.

20 (13) ILLADORE - (2) LA CHANA - (6) CHOPEMOI

21 Race 4 1. ARCTURUS - Second to Falkhair in a Class E handicap here last month. Respected off this mark 2. ZAMBEZY QUEEN - Well beaten fourteenth of eighteen behind Falkhair in a Class E handicap here last month 3. REFSING - Down the field in all five runs since back from a spell and has too much to find 4. QUILARO - Dropping back back down the handicap but hard to recommend on recent form 5. DEMPASAR - Finished ninth here behind Falkhair last time out. Could improve for the run 6. ROUGE A SANG - Unplaced in all seven of his runs last year and is hard to recommend here today 7. GETTY - Third behind Falkhair in a Class E handicap here last month. Can be in the mix today 8. JEEP CHOPE - Disappointing here last time out but not without a chance on previous form 9. MICK SANTO - Unplaced in a Class G handicap at Toulouse last time out but has place prospects today 10. SPECIAL DREAM - Scored in a conditions race at Limoges in October but in poor form since then 11. MON P'TIT LU - Has decent form in handicaps around here and is not without a chance today 12. STORMY DANCE - Still a maiden after twenty four career starts in France and Spain. Not recommended 13. PROPULSION - Just three wins from fifty six career starts and likely to find a few too good here 14. ADVENTURER - Still a maiden after forty one career starts and others are preferred here today 15. GAY SERENADE - Well tried this year without winning. Poor last three runs. Others preferred 16. ALE ALESSIO - A win and four places in 2016 but disappointing in all seven starts since then

22 (11) MON P'TIT LU had his last win in December 2015 in a Class E handicap here. He ran well when fifth here to Falkhair last month and dropped a further.5 Kg he can return to winning ways today. (1) ARCTURUS and (7) GETTY both finished in front of the selection here last time out and cannot be discounted. (9) MICK SANTO and (5) DEMPASAR are next best. (11) MON P'TIT LU - (1) ARCTURUS - (7) GETTY - (9) MICK SANTO - (5) DEMPASAR

23 Race 5 1. BOA DU BEL - Still a maiden after twenty one starts but a couple of decent efforts at Fontainebleau in November 2. CHICNAME DE COTTE - Having just his fourth Cross Country start today. Has a chance of a place today 3. OCEAN AUSTRAL - Fourth behind Bucefal in his Cross Country debut here last month. Place prospects today 4. VLO D'ARSA - Fourth behind Venus De Thaix here last month. Not without a chance today 5. DON PADRE - Won a Cross Country race at Corlay last July but has been in poor form since then 6. BERYL DE KERZA - Pulled up in a handicap chase at Angers last month. Cross Country debut today 7. PASQUINI ROUGE - Third behind Bucefal on his reappearance here last month. One for the short list today 8. STAR ROCHELAIS - Fell on his reappearance at Fontainebleau in November. Well capable in this company 9. ROC DES SALINES - Fourth behind Cent Ans at Agen last time out in November. Tougher test here 10. ASIO - Pulled up in a claiming chase here last month and unlikely to feature today 11. LE LESCARIEN - His last win came here in a chase in January 2016 and others are preferred today 12. LOUPIA - Unplaced behind Venus De Thaix here last month and likely to find a few too good today (7) PASQUINI ROUGE finished third here behind Bufecal on Christmas Day in his first start for sixteen months. With the benefit of that run behind him he can return to winning ways today. (8) STAR ROCHELAIS is more than capable in this ccompany and looks the main danger to the selection. (4) VLO D'ARSA and (3) OCEAN AUSTRAL are next best. (7) PASQUINI ROUGE - (8) STAR ROCHELAIS - (4) VLO D'ARSA - (3) OCEAN

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25 Race 6 1. ETANDART BLANC - Gets a 4 Kg penalty today for his win in a Class E handicap here last month. Not ruled out 2. SHEHAB - 4 Kg better off today with Etandart Blanc after his second to him last month here 3. NEMERINA - Has won three times in Spain but yet to taste success in France after ten attempts 4. FAIPASSI FAIPASSA - Has only had three runs on the flat last year. He is on a fair mark at the moment 5. CATCH DREAM - Placed in a handicap and a claimer here last month and could place again today 6. GUYAPI - Disappointing here last month but did win a Class E handicap here last February 7. OLIVIA POPE - A reasonable effort in a Classs E handicap at Bordeaux in November but poor here last month 8. WIN BOY - Fifth behind Etandart Blanc in a Class E handicap here last month. Interesting 9. PHENICEAN - Fourth behind Etandart Blanc in a Class E handicap here last month and not ruled out 10. RIVIERE DE PERLES - Unplaced in her last two starts after winning a Class E handicap at Chantilly in October 11. BANDARIVA - Has gone a long time without a victory but has been runner up in two handicaps in the Autumn 12. ACHICOCO - Four time winner from thirty three career starts and entitled to plenty of respect 13. HIGH CHIEF - Unplaced in a Class E handicap here last month and needs to improve on that 14. FALKHAIR - Won a Class E handicap here last month but could struggle off a higher mark today 15. NOCTIS MAJ - Decent effort behind Etandart Blanc in a Class E handicap here last month (2) SHEHAB has a 4 Kg advantage at the weights today with (1) ETANDART BLANC whom he finished two and a half lengths second to in a Class E handicap here last month. That might be enough to reverse those placings. (9)

26 PHENICEAN and (8) WIN BOY were fourth and fifth respectively in the same race and cannot be discounted. (2) SHEHAB - (1) ETANDART BLANC - (9) PHENICEAN - (8) WIN BOY

27 Race 7 1. HIJO DE LA MASCARA - Runner up behind Lou Buck's on his hurdle debut here last month. Respected 2. EDWARD - Runner up behind Big Fat Boy on his racecourse debut at Angers last month. Can be in the mix 3. MANINGOZA - 4. SEMISENS - Fifth behind Lou Buck's on his hurdle debut here last month. Likely to improve 5. GOLD MAX - Unplaced in all three career starts on the flat to date and needs to improve on hurdle debut 6. KRATOS - By Diogenes and will be the second foal to race out of an unraced dam 7. CAMI BOY - Well beaten eight of twelve behind Dylidancer on his debut here last month 8. BAL AMIE - Last of ten finishers behind Lou Buck's on his hurdle debut here last month 9. EDDY DE BALME - Ninth of twelve behind Dylidancer on his debut here last month. Others preferred 10. ELLIOT DE BALME - A fair effort when fourth on his debut at Royan last August but likely to find a few too good today 11. TEAHUPOO VEGA - Pulled up behind Dylidancer on his debut here last month. Others preferred 12. KANIVA - Ninth of ten finishers behind Lou Buck's on his hurdle debut here last month 13. JEAN LUC - Seventh of twelve behind Dylidancer on his debut here last month. Not recommended 14. DOCTOR ROCKET - Third behind Casa Tall on his hurdle debut at Bordeaux in November. Place prospects (4) SEMISENS was making his debut when fifth here behind Lou Buck's here last month. The half brother to the high class Pindare is likely to improve and gets the vote ahead of (2) EDWARD who made a promising debut when runner up at Angers in November. (1) HIJO DE LA MASCARA finished in front of the selection last month and must be respected. (14) DOCTOR ROCKET is next best.

28 (4) SEMISENS - (2) EDWARD - (1) HIJO DE LA MASCARA - (14) DOCTOR ROCKET

29 Race 8 1. BORDER CITY - Hard fought win in a handicap here last month. Not ruled out again today 2. SEISME - Disappointing in a handicap here last month. Might find a few too good 3. RIVER PLATE - A close second to Border City in a handicap here last month. Better off at the weights today 4. MAGESQ DRALLIV - Won a handicap at Lyon La Soie last month but more required here today 5. ANOTHER DREAM - Improved form in his last couple of starts but still a maiden after ten runs 6. VAL DE LA GESSE - An easy winner at Toulouse last month and is not without a chance here today 7. KENRISK - Showed improvement when second in a handicap at Toulouse last time out in November 8. LA PRESABIA - Yet to win from twenty career runs and does not possess the form for this either 9. LANVOLER - Remains a maiden after thirteen runs but a decent third here last time out 10. WELCOME ON BOARD - Has only raced four times and does have the possibility of improvement 11. COURTOISIE - Needs to improve from her last time out run when unplaced here in a handicap 12. PETIT ZING - Has not run since last May when unplaced in a claimer at Dax. Hard to recommend (3) RIVER PLATE was only just touched off by (1) BORDER CITY in a handicap here last month. With an advantage at the weights today he should be capable of reversing those placings today to record his second career success. (6) VAL DE LA GESSE was an easy winner at Toulouse last month and cannot be ruled out. (9) LANVOLER is next best. (3) RIVER PLATE - (1) BORDER CITY - (6) VAL DE LA GESSE - (9)

30 LANVOLER

31 MARSEILLE-VIVAUX - 8th January Trainer of the day : Christophe Escuder (101, 301, 504, 605, 702) Jockey of the day : Guillaume Millet (103, 306, 603, 707, 804) Horse of the day : Jessy Love (606) Dark Horse : Must Be Amazing(804) Race 1 1. JUST A FORMALITY - Last-start winner off this mark. Capable at handicap level and on this surface - has claims 2. ELLERMAN - In-form course-and-distance specialist. Proven handicapper - one to beat 3. DOUBLY MOTIVATED - Returned to form in a simar contest last time when 4th over the course and distance. Include 4. PERLE NONANTAISE - Capable but erratic of late. Would have a chance on best form - outsider 5. SPECTACULAR CITY - Veteran mare bounced back to form over course and distance last time. Must confirm to feature 6. MARGUERITE MALPIC - Poor recent form is probably reflective of her chances. Others preferred 7. LADY COMMANDEMENT - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 8. LE RING - Has shown signs of a return to form recently so could make the frame 9. CESARO - Confirmed recent improvement with a solid 3rd over the course and distance last time. Respect 10. JACK SPARROW - Versatile veteran and holding form so can never be discounted. Can surprise 11. TY COBB - Moderate of late and unlikely to pose a threat on current form. Outsider 12. KOSKOROBA - Capable on this surface and seldom and nearing a competitive rating once more. Outside chance 13. DAME D'ALEP - Has won two of his last three starts over this course and distance. Not without a chance

32 Ultra-consistent (2) ELLERMAN revels in this track and trip. On current form he should give another bold account of himself. Last-start winner (1) JUST A FORMALITY is versatile and capable on this surface so should pose a threat. (3) DOUBLY MOTIVATED would have every chance if putting his best foot forward although all of (9) CESARO (7) LADY COMMANDEMENT and (10) JACK SPARROW have earning potential too. (2) ELLERMAN - (1) JUST A FORMALITY - (3) DOUBLY MOTIVATED - (9) CESARO

33 Race 2 1. BERUSKA - Has benefitted from the addition of Australian blinkers in recent starts. Will stake a claim 2. FLYING SCOTSMAN - Moderate of late. Makes little appeal on current form - others preferred 3. FORMENTOR - Form return last time dropped to current rating. Could confirm that improvement 4. DIARISSA - Has reached a competitive mark and showed signs of improvement in blinkers last time. Consider 5. INDIAKHANI - Veteran performer whose poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Unlikely 6. RYOS - Consistent course-and-distance suited and threatning career win No 2. Leading player 7. MOLESNE CHOP - Moderate of late and has shown little on this surface to warrant consideration 8. TAMA - 18-start maiden with moderate recent form. Unlikely to pose any real threat 9. STERLING LINES - Well-accustomed to this track and trip and probably deserving of more than just his 1 win 10. WHAT A STORY - Moderate of late. Makes little appeal on current form - others preferred 11. ICE MAN STAR - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence - can surpris 12. VALENTINE CONDE - Moderate of late. Makes little appeal on current form - others preferred 13. VICTORIANVALENTINE - Poor recent form is probably reflective of her chances. Others preferred 14. MISS BOWL - Moderate of late. Makes little appeal on current form - others preferred (6) RYOS has run well enough in recent outings over the course and distance to challenge for top honours and with weight off the back could emerge victorious at the expense of consistent mare (1) BERUSKA who should also benefit from her rider's claim. (3) FORMENTOR has a wide draw to overcome but could stake a claim if building on recent improvement. Good race!

34 (6) RYOS - (1) BERUSKA - (3) FORMENTOR - (9) STERLING LINES

35 Race 3 1. GNILY - Enjoys racing on this surface and has won at handicap level. For the shortlist 2. SA TUNA - Consistent sort course-and-distance suited. Will give another bold account - include 3. MYFRIENDRICH - Improved recent efforts over the track and trip with blinkers on. Warrants respect 4. ZANGOKARI - Boasts solid form in better races on both surfaces. Can contest the outcome 5. KENSAI - Course-and-distance 2nd in a similar contest last time. Should be competitive 6. DUBAI DUNES - Has won 3 of 4 starts since relocating to France including back-to-back course-and-distance wins 7. ZANZIBAR - Lightly raced versatile individual who has shown useful ability on the flat and on this surface 8. BLUES MUSIC - Has earning potential but also less scope than most. Vulnerable to less-exposed rivals 9. EMIRGAN - First start on this surface. Needs to show more - best watched for now Intriguing contest but it may be worth sticking with progressive (6) DUBAI DUNES who has thrived in France and recently completed a hat-trick of wins in a similar contest over the course and distance. Versatile (4) ZANGOKARI should be competitive though and will make his presence felt. (1) GNILY (2) SA TUNA and top-rated (5) KENSAI all have solid Eachway chances too in a fascinating contest. (6) DUBAI DUNES - (4) ZANGOKARI - (1) GNILY - (2) SA TUNA

36 Race 4 1. PIMPINEHORSE - Has held his own better company but tries this surface and handicapping for the first time 2. MOTYM - Fits a similar profile to Pimpinehorse but makes less appeal. Place chance 3. ASSONANCE - Beaten only once in three course-and-distance outings. Sets the standard 4. MISVA - Course winner over shorter but yet to prove effective over similar Distances. Outsider 5. POMPOGNE - Ultra-consistent course-and-distance winner. Step up in trip should suit - will be competitive 6. WISE WISHES - Lightly raced but has limitations. Needs to improve on recent form in first try this surface 7. NYMFCO - Has improved with experience albeit at a lower level. More needed in this grade 8. RIVIERA - Showed little when switched to this surface in last start. Makes litte appeal on that evidence Good race though (3) ASSONANCE sets the standard. She found only one better over the course and distance last time but on current form could return to winning ways. Both (1) PIMPINEHORSE and (2) MOTYM could pose a threat if proving effective on this surface. (5) POMPOGNE will have more to offer over this trip and can also stake a claim. (3) ASSONANCE - (1) PIMPINEHORSE - (2) MOTYM - (5) POMPOGNE

37 Race 5 1. PIERRE PRECIEUSE - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 2. ARTPLACE - Confirmred recent improvement last time with good 2nd. Can stake a claim 3. SUREWECAN - Highest-rated runner in the race. Should go close on current form - one to beat 4. INTENSICAL - Well-beaten 5th last time at this level. Must build on that effort to find a place 5. BROMLEY CROSS - Showed signs of a return to form last time. Must confirm to have a say 6. CALON SEGUR - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence 7. FRENCH SALSA - Poor recent form is probably reflective of her chances. Others preferred 8. NOTRE SAGE - Makes little appeal on current form and unlikely to pose a threat. Others preferred Top-rated (3) SUREWECAN need only reproduce recent efforts to land the spoils in this contest. Seemingly rejuvenated veteran (2) ARTPLACE should keep the selection honest though on his current form. (4) INTENSICAL could have a say if building on recent improvement while (1) PIERRE PRECIEUSE is better than a disappointing last start suggests and could feature on best form. (3) SUREWECAN - (2) ARTPLACE - (4) INTENSICAL - (1) PIERRE PRECIEUSE

38 Race 6 1. BINGO - Has shown shown little to warrant consideration. Improvement needed - watch for now 2. LE KING - Was expected to perform better last time. Could be worth another chance 3. PRINCESSCHOPE - Improving filly whose course-and-distance experience should stand her in good stead 4. REVE TOUJOURS - Showed signs of improvement at this level last time. Must build on that effort to feature 5. LUCKY DIAMOND - Disappointed when dropped to this trip last time. Ought to be better than that run suggests 6. JESSY LOVE - Course-and-distance specialist. Twice finished 2nd over track and trip - can go one better 7. ALADDIN'S ANGEL - Showed little in fisrt start on this surface last time. Others preferred (6) JESSY LOVE has been knocking on the door of a maiden success particularly over this course and distance. She can be rewarded for that consistency after consecutive runner-up finishes over this track and trip. (3) PRINCESSCHOPE has the cerdentials to mount a challenge while better can also be expected of (5) LUCKY DIAMOND. (6) JESSY LOVE - (3) PRINCESSCHOPE - (5) LUCKY DIAMOND - (2) LE KING

39 Race 7 1. GALIZZI - Last-start winner who should benefit from rider's claim. Contender for top honours 2. SAYALINO - Needs to improve on recent efforts to stake a claim. Place chance at best 3. SKY PATH - Reverts to the flat after mixed fortunes over the obstacles. Others preferred 4. KIPFERL - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred 5. KALAHARI SOLDIER - Arrives in good form but may better suited to the turf. Hat-trick bid 6. ARIZONA RUN - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence 7. ALCYONE - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 8. WIN ON SUNDAY - Was expected to perform better last time. Could be worth another chance (1) GALIZZI confirmed recent improvement with a last-start success and with weight off his back can follow up. (5) KALAHARI SOLDIER can make his presence felt on his return though ay be better suited to racing on the turf. Both (2) SAYALINO and (7) ALCYONE are better than recent efforts suggest but need more to challenge for top honours. (1) GALIZZI - (5) KALAHARI SOLDIER - (2) SAYALINO - (7) ALCYONE - (4) KIPFERL

40 Race 8 1. L'ARLESIENNE - Last-start winner who warrants respect although a repeat is unlikely given resultant penalty 2. GIGI TRIO - Disappointed last time but better than that run suggests. Has claims over this track and trip 3. BO PAPA - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence 4. MUST BE AMAZING - Runner-up over course and distance in a handicap last time. Can stake a claim 5. REINEDETROIE - Progressive versatile staying type. Extra should suit so can complete a hat-trick (5) REINEDETROIE has shown a liking for staying trips and goes well on this surface too so could can follow up consecutive wins and complete the hat-trick. (2) GIGI TRIO is better than a disappointing last start suggests and can pose a threat on best form. (4) MUST BE AMAZING makes most appeal of the remainder and can stake a claim. (5) REINEDETROIE - (2) GIGI TRIO - (4) MUST BE AMAZING

41 TOULOUSE - 8th January Trainer of the day : Norbert Vimond (103, 308, 505, 808) Driver of the day : Norbert Vimond (103, 308, 505, 808) Horse of the day : Bichon Del Green (107) Dark Horse : Emir de Chenu(514) Race 1 1. AROK ATAO D'EURVAD - Inside draw on the first tier. Far to his best form and can be ruled out without risks 2. AMBRE BOCAIN - Right-handed tracks specialist who is in his category and barefoot once more. Can get placed 3. ARIZONA DE L'OZE - Taking time to find his best form after health problems but is totally barefoot here. Improvement is expected 4. BEAU DE MORGANE - Now trained by Jacques-Henri Treich after Ron Kuiper. Comes from Parisian claimers 5. ASCAIN - Model of consistency under the saddle who is back in harness events unshod in front 6. ANISSIO BELLO - Bounced back to form latest in Bordeaux claimer (runnerup) but steps up in class here 7. BICHON DEL GREEN - Carefully prepared for this event which is unshod on all four (6/12 on the podium including five wins) 8. VENISE DANOVER - Back at harness after four ridden races. Has already shown some abilies and is a possible upsetter 9. AMERICAIN DES CLOS - Inside draw on the second tier. Unshod behind here but is off since October 13 and might need the race 10. BARON DU LOISIR - Finished down the field on his reappearance run at Bordeaux after five months off but his last win was here 11. AVENIR D'ANDAINE - Right-handed tracks specialist who is off since October 1 but is unshod in front as from today 12. BRILLANT MADRIK - Got back in the winner's circle with style on his reappearance run over course and distance (1'17''9) after four months off 13. VERY NICE KYSS - Very disappointing last year and is far to his best level. Difficult to consider 14. ANTOINE DE LORIOL - Model of consistency in The Switzerland but is back

42 in French races stepping up in grade 15. VERTIGO DU KLAU - Brave horse who needs imperatively to be held up to give his best. Has not won since November VITTORIA SHAN - Finished sixth on penultimate start over course and distance (1'18''4) between (12) BRILLANT MADRIK and (15) VERTIGO DU KLAU (6) ANISSIO BELLO returned to form when runner up to Uzou in a claimer at Bordeaux last month. Racing barefoot again today he can record his sixth career success. (2) AMBRE BOCAIN is at his best going right handed and cannot be discounted. (7) BICHON DEL GREEN and (3) ARIZONA DE L'OZE are two more to consider. (4) BEAU DE MORGANE is next best. (6) ANISSIO BELLO - (2) AMBRE BOCAIN - (7) BICHON DEL GREEN - (3) ARIZONA DE L'OZE - (4) BEAU DE MORGANE

43 Race 2 1. CHANTELOU LIGNERIE - Inside draw on the first tier. Unpredictable but his last win was over course and distance (1'15''1) last February 2. DREAMER DE CHENU - Easily scored twice recently with Pierre Pellerot and can strike again. Solid choice 3. COEUR D'ALESA - Perfectly entered after a bad reappearance run run after four months off. Will be suited by shorter trip 4. CAPTAIN AVENTURE - Promising third for his new stable on November 19 but remains shod after ridden disqualification 5. DESTIN DE BANVILLE - Lacklustre last three attempts after Vincennes victory over 2850m (1'14''2). Worth a race like this if is decided 6. DAROLD DE DYPP - At his best right now and has just got back in the winner's circle over Vincennes 2700m (1'15''). First-rate chance 7. CORSE ALDO - Very disappointing since last September and is still unproven in her new stable. Barefoot here but is not enough 8. CANNELLE DE GODREL - Always unshod on all four since May 2016 but is worthy of another fine result. Beaten by (3) COEUR D'ALESA last August at Beaumont-de-Lomagne 9. COSMOS DE FELLIERE - Inside draw on the second tier. Disqualified twice recently but will be more competitive unshod on all four 10. COYAN D'ALSACE - Has clearly won the least prize-money and is outclassed here. Tricky read 11. CHEYENNE DE GROSFY - Unpredictable mare who has not been placed on the podium since January Has to raise her current game 12. CHANCE DE LESPI - Soundly beaten on her reappearance run after six months off and is again shod. Best to watch 13. CYBORG DE LA BASLE - Not a model of consistency but has already shown some abilities. All or nothing with him 14. CABALLERO BLUE - 2/2 failures after four months off and needs to find his best form but his best titles were unshod on all four Runner up at Agen in November (6) DAROLD DE DYPP got back to winning ways at Vincennes last month over 2700m. Although back over a shorter trip today he looks the one to beat here. The well drawn (1) CHANTELOU LIGNERIE is a course and distance winner here and must be respected. (4) CAPTAIN

44 AVENTURE and (2) DREAMER DE CHENU can make the frame. (6) DAROLD DE DYPP - (1) CHANTELOU LIGNERIE - (4) CAPTAIN AVENTURE - (2) DREAMER DE CHENU

45 Race 3 1. DUNE MESLOISE - Showed a glimmer of form form (fourth) with her apprentice latest after two disqualifications in a row 2. DIVA DU VALLON - Average sixth on her reappearance run after eight months off and remains shod. Not a priority 3. DRESINA - Disqualified thrice recently and looks held by few rivals on class alone 4. DAME D'HONNEUR - Got off the mark last September at Agen but has been less convincing since. Manu Criado is back in the bike 5. DOC DE DRAOU - Good third recently in the provinces when was unshod on all four for the first time. Will try to reproduce same effort 6. DAKTAYA D'ART - Brave mare who has not won since October More of a secondary chance 7. DONATO BELLO - Unconvincing on his reappearance run over course and distance (1'20''2) after nine months off. Could have more to offer here 8. DIXIE DU CAPMAY - Perfectly placed on the first line-up and is unshod on all four once more. Leading chance 9. DEFI - Now trained by Yannick Henry after Loic Lerenard. Barefoot once more but steps up in grade and is badly entered 10. DERNIER ROUND - Made zero impact for a long time and is difficult to recommend. Only unshod behind here 11. DORUCK - Moves down in class being unshod on all four for the second time of his career. Beware of him 12. DOUNGA SPORT - Has already run well against highers rivals and is also competitive remaining shod 13. DEMOLITION BLUE - Little room for manoeuvre on the second row but could be placed without her shoes once more Fifth behind Divine Majyc at Vincennes just six days ago (13) DEMOLITION BLUE is dropped back in class here. She has performed well at this track in the past and can record only her second career success today. With a good draw and unshod on all four again (8) DIXIE DU CAPMAY is not without a chance. (12) DOUNGA SPORT and (5) DOC DE DRAOU are next best.

46 (13) DEMOLITION BLUE - (8) DIXIE DU CAPMAY - (12) DOUNGA SPORT - (5) DOC DE DRAOU

47 Race 4 1. DANDY DU PADOUENG - Still a maiden in 23 outings and is held by majority of today's rivals 2. DEMOLITION GIRL - Disqualified in her last five outings and has to reassure in priority. Not better without her shoes 3. DOLMEN LA RAVELLE - In ascending form in his new stable but not sure will be enough against rivals like these 4. DEMONIA DE BUSSET - Made zero impact since last June victory in the provinces and is difficult to consider 5. DRIVERA D'EAM - Soundly beaten on her reappearance run after four months off but is unshod on all four here (3/3 on the podium) 6. DOLLYWOOD - Improving nicely every run in his new stable and was easy runner-up last time out in the provinces well ahead of (5) DRIVERA D'EAM 7. DONNEZAC - Needs to be judged on November 5 second place in the provinces when beat (6) DOLLYWOOD and (3) DOLMEN LA RAVELLE 8. DE PADD - Has a 25m handicap. At his best right now after a long dry period but remains shod behind here 9. DUC DE CONNEE - Needs to be judged on his penultimate start when got back in winning ways in the provinces 10. DJ DU LYS - Currently always fires and deserves to get back in the winner's circle. Beaten by (8) DE PADD recently in the provinces 11. DUCHESSE FOUTEAU - Easily scored her last three races without her shoes but is off since last March and will need the race 12. DIMANCHE D'AVRIL - Very disappointing last year and has to raise his current game. Could be better remaining shod 13. DOCHINE DE HOUELLE - Disqualified twice recently and has little room for manoeuvre with a 25m handicap. Not a priority Although off the track since last March (11) DUCHESSE FOUTEAU has won her last four races including one here last February. The break is a slight worry but she has the class to mahe a winning return today. The improving (6) DOLLYWOOD was a good second last time out and cannot be ignored. (8) DE PADD and (3) DOLMEN LA RAVELLE are two more to consider.