VINCENNES - 25th November

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1 VINCENNES - 25th November Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (214, 404, 510) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (214, 404, 510, 603, 804) Horse of the day : Afghan Barbés (408) Dark Horse : Energy Victory (810) Race 1 1. UNGOLD WINNER - Tricky Italian filly making her first start under the saddle and looks to have bitten off more than she can chew 2. DANIEL BON - Fine sort in this branch of the business. Has two races in him since the break and with shoes off for the occasion should again figure prominently 3. MINDYOURVALUE W.F. - Classy Swedish raider with G.I form under harness. First time under the saddle and first time in France but has Lebourgeois on board and could well strike first time out 4. DIADEME BLUE - Currently enjoying a good run under harness and although having no references in this code must still be respected

2 5. DINO DE JILME - Undeniably capable trotter but has failed to make the frame in last eight starts and is unlikely to influence the result 6. DELTA FAC - Tough type that comes here on a hat-trick. Has never raced over this distance on the outer course but on current form is hard to knock 7. DANAE DE LA FRETTE - Serious filly at this level of competition. Just her second ridden outing but is in form and barefoot and must be respected 8. DISCO DES MOLANDS - Very capable sort that regularly gives his best but tends to show more on the inner track and others preferred 9. DIGNE ET DROIT - Regularly in the thick of things under harness. Failed to fire last time but switches code and should be good enough to make the first five Fourth behind the classy Diamanten in a G.I under harness during the summer the consistent (3) MINDYOURVALUE W.F. makes the long trip to France with a realistic chance of getting his ridden career off to a winning start. (2) DANIEL BON does have form in this discipline and after a brace of fresheners he goes barefoot for the occasion and should be able to give the Swede a run for his money. (7) DANAE DE LA FRETTE prepped smartly over the short course under harness and with Lamy in the saddle can expect to garner substantial support. (6) DELTA FAC seldom disappoints when barefoot and after two successive victories is very hard to ignore. Selections (3) MINDYOURVALUE W.F. - (2) DANIEL BON - (7) DANAE DE LA FRETTE - (6) DELTA FAC

3 Race 2 1. DIVA FERFAY - Handy sort with form at the venue but makes her first start for ten months and will need the race 2. DIVINE SOMOLLI - Consistently in the thick of things when applied. Finished fourth to Diana Des Lucas last time over track and trip but since imposed at Enghien and will generate some interest 3. DARLING FRANBLEU - Rewarding sort that is currently enjoying a fruitful streak. First start here since last winter but on current form should go close 4. DESIDERIA - Respectable Swiss trotter but unplaced in last four and must reaffirm 5. DITHA DJEN - Moderate type that has not once made the frame in eight starts at Vincennes and is not about to break the mould 6. DIANA DES LUCAS - Won over course and distance late September but out of the frame in three since and not a priority 7. DWELLING HEIGHTS - Has placed just once from seven under these conditions. Remains shod and offers little hope 8. DAME ISLAND - Placed once from three since her comeback. Backs up after a troubled run at Parilly and should not be entirely overlooked 9. DASCALIA - Hardy sort that consistently gives her best. Would have finished in the frame last time had she not been blocked and is expected to make amends 10. DONNA DE KARMEL - Blows hot and cold and although having reassured at Le Croise-Laroche late October she was unable to confirm here next time and can be ruled out 11. DANSEUSE DU CITRUS - Can prove a handful but form is not in doubt. Pleased last time in spite of the poor draw and looks a respectable first-five prospect this time 12. DOLGA DU POMMEREUX - Delicate but does not lack ability. Was denied a run here mid-month and with a better trip could well make the frame this time 13. DEESSE DU PLESSIS - Regularly puts her heart into it but has not done enough lately to warrant much support 14. DARLING BERRY - Good class of filly that has already imposed over course and distance. Left a good impression here when shod earlier in the month and with four shoes off this time can impose (14) DARLING BERRY has an excellent entry here at the bottom of the list - after

4 a particularly encouraging performance here recently when shod she goes barefoot this time and should bring home the bacon. Neither (9) DASCALIA nor (12) DOLGA DU POMMEREUX enjoyed the best of luck in their respective latest outings and should make amends, however the former looks to have the edge here. (3) DARLING FRANBLEU has been flying since her return to competition this autumn and should logically trot into the money once again. Selections (14) DARLING BERRY - (9) DASCALIA - (12) DOLGA DU POMMEREUX - (3) DARLING FRANBLEU

5 Race 3 1. VENISE THEVALLES - Not the most productive horse in the field. Trounced last weekend and not a realistic proposition 2. VAFLOSA BELLA - Back on the ball following some modest efforts. Courageous fourth to Bots Dub's last time and must be worth a second look 3. ATHLETIC SPORT - Useful trotter but trounced in three of last four. Has placed just once in last seven here and can be ruled out 4. UN GAMIN DANOVER - Left a good impression last weekend on his first start over the distance here but will still need to find more 5. BOTS DUB'S - Dynamic so far this autumn. Won courageously over course and distance last weekend holding off Artiste Du Bourg to make it four in a row. Goes unshod behind this time and should add one more to his tally 6. VALDEZ - Acquits himself well for the most part and in the frame in last three. Third to Vent Du Ciel recently and will again have his supporters 7. AZAN D'AZIF - Not always the most reliable but would have finished close last weekend here had he not broken stride. With application can finish in the frame 8. VIGANO JET - In decent condition but has never left his mark at Vincennes and is unlikely to buck the trend 9. VINCI D'EM - Made little impact last weekend and not having made the frame since April will endear him to few 10. VENT DU CIEL - Sprang something of a surprise when winning here last time at 39-1 and while unlikely to repeat can still make the first five 11. AZUR DAIRPET - Consistent trotter that finished fourth to Vent Du Ciel here last time when denied a run. With a better trip should have a good hand to play 12. VINGT DEUX JUILLET - Has hardly set a foot wrong for the past 3.5 months. Could have won last weekend had he not faulted in the straight and must not be underestimated 13. ARTISTE DU BOURG - Put on a fine show last weekend to run Bots Dub's close in the semi-final. Barefoot again and should logically garner considerable support 14. ULINE DES LINANS - Respectable mare but could manage just sixth behind Vent Du Ciel last time and can expect to find this event an even stiffer test The ever-consistent (5) BOTS DUB'S and the surprisingly tough (13) ARTISTE DU BOURG fought it out last weekend in the semi-final over course and distance

6 with the former just getting his nose in front. He will benefit from racing unshod behind this time and can make it five wins on the trot. (7) AZAN D'AZIF may well have won the other semi-final had he not broken stride and if applied should be able to make the frame. (10) VENT DU CIEL was a surprise winner on that occasion and should again figure prominently, but will first need to see off the hardy (11) AZUR DAIRPET who was not afforded much luck in running. Selections (5) BOTS DUB'S - (13) ARTISTE DU BOURG - (7) AZAN D'AZIF - (11) AZUR DAIRPET - (10) VENT DU CIEL

7 Race 4 1. VOLARE DE LOU - Moderate type that returns from a spell. Is fully shod here and will have nothing to offer 2. VISCONTI - Useful but hardly reliable. Was unable to confirm his Caen performance. Better right-handed and no chance 3. VIC DU POMMEREUX - Has failed to produce the goods since winning at Enghien in May and can be ruled out 4. AZARO D'EVA - Tricky sort but has talent in spades. Backs up five days after faulting over course and distance but if applied could make the first five 5. VA TRES BIEN - Contrary to his name is not at his best. Shows more under the saddle these days and will struggle to make any impact 6. ARTISTE DE JOUDES - Previously one of the best of his generation but has not been seen out for eleven months and not an obvious choice 7. VENOSC DE MINEL - Acquits himself well for the most part. Failed to fire over shorter last time but over this trip can still play a small role 8. AFGHAN BARBES - Back in business following his summer break. Seldom bettered under these conditions and must be the horse to beat 9. AVENIR DE BLAY - Good class of horse with two races under his belt. Returns to his track of preference and should get right back down to business 10. UNBRIDLED CHARM - Solid sort on the outer course at Vincennes. In the frame in his last four over track and trip and must be respected 11. URAC - Not much to like on his formsheet this year and can be confidently disregarded 12. APOLLON DE KACY - Classy individual that seldom lets the side down. Has previously won with Locqueneux and on present form will be no pushover 13. ATTACUS - Impressive for much of the year but unplaced in last two. Returns to racing left-handed and could get a look in 14. USTAR DE VANDEL - Moderate type that has not been at his most threatening of late and will have his work cut out 15. VINOCHKA - Not the most dependable but has previously shown her good side here. On this occasion however she appears to have too much to do 16. VASCO DE VIETTE - No slouch on a good day but thrashed in last three and must reaffirm 17. TOTEM D'AZUR - Runner-up to Bird Parker in a G.III at Mons before going close in a G.II at Wolvega. Has form at the venue and should be good enough to pick up a cheque

8 18. AKIDO - Has raced just twice since last season but has nothing to prove under these conditions and if fully fit should figure prominently (8) AFGHAN BARBES is back at the top of his game after the break and will not be easy to beat under these conditions. There will be some resistance though from the fresh and in-form (12) APOLLON DE KACY who has a productive association with Dominik Locqueneux. The classy (9) AVENIR DE BLAY should be fully fit by now and looks set to get his winter campaign off to a good start. Although not the easiest to like on paper (18) AKIDO has been the subject of much talk and must be one to bear in mind. (17) TOTEM D'AZUR returns to Vincennes following a brace of fine group efforts abroad and will have his chances. Selections (8) AFGHAN BARBES - (12) APOLLON DE KACY - (9) AVENIR DE BLAY - (18) AKIDO - (17) TOTEM D'AZUR - (4) AZARO D'EVA - (10) UNBRIDLED CHARM - (7) VENOSC DE MINEL

9 Race 5 1. SPARTAN KRONOS - Quality Swedish trotter that boasts a fine record at Vincennes. Made a solid comeback at Jagersro mid-month and looks a major player 2. BARAKA DE BELLOU - Appears to be back in the game following a modest summer but still has a lot more to find 3. BALANDO - Well-regarded sort but seldom seen at this level. Second to the good Viking Fromentro over course and distance earlier in the month and could get a look in 4. BEST DU HAUTY - Was making respectable progress before being thrashed over shorter here last weekend. Returns to a more suitable trip and will have his supporters 5. FLEX LANE - Swedish import that tends to show more over shorter and will need to show improvement on recent efforts 6. BLACK ATOUT - Blows hot and cold but produced the goods in two of last three and should be able to make the first five 7. BEAUTE DE BAILLY - Capable but not the most dependable. Has won just once over the distance on the outer course and although having reassured late last month is still not easy to trust 8. GLEN ORD SUPERB - Proven under these conditions and has been held back for the event. Should be good enough to pick up a minor-place stake 9. EL CATWALK - Won two over course and distance before confirming on the inner track. Was not disgraced in the G.I Gran Premio delle Nazioni next time and must be respected 10. BARRIO JOSSELYN - Got back in the game with a resounding G.III success at Nantes early November and with shoes off again should play a leading role Winner of three from four at Vincennes (1) SPARTAN KRONOS returns to his preferred hunting ground after a solid prep at Jagersro and should be able to pull this off. He can nonetheless expect to encounter some resistance from (9) EL CATWALK who won twice over course and distance earlier in the season. (10) BARRIO JOSSELYN was particularly impressive when winning a tough G.III at Nantes earlier in the month and with Bazire back in the wagon looks a possible spoiler. (8) GLEN ORD SUPERB has been prepared for this event and should prove the best of the rest. Selections

10 (1) SPARTAN KRONOS - (9) EL CATWALK - (10) BARRIO JOSSELYN - (8) GLEN ORD SUPERB

11 Race 6 1. CAPRAIO - Currently enjoying a productive run of form. Set his personal best when fourth behind Tessy D'Ete over shorter last weekend but still no more than a rank outsider 2. CLARCK SOTHO - Very consistent all season. Finished a solid fourth in a G.III at Nantes earlier in the month and should give another competitive account 3. DIABLO DU NOYER - G.II winner over course and distance late August. Acquitted himself honourably in the Prix Marcel Laurent behind Carat Williams and should be good enough to make the frame this time 4. TARGET KRONOS - Handy sort but has looked very ordinary in last two and will struggle to leave his mark 5. DARLING DE REUX - Classy G.I-winning filly that has not been seen out since being sanctioned here early September. May not be at peak fitness but should nonetheless go close 6. COUP DROIT - At the top of his game but better on a flatter surface and no more than a minor place chance this time 7. CHANT DES SIRENES - Good dual-purpose type that missed out to Coup Droit in a G.III over the short course here last month. Unlikely to shake things up but should still comport himself honourably 8. TANGO NEGRO - Useful Swedish raider that was never dangerous in a G.II over shorter here early November but in this company could eke out a small stake 9. CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR - Classy individual that won four on the trot before failing to fire over longer at Caen. Goes barefoot for the first time though and can return to winning ways 10. MISTER J.P. - Dynamic Swedish type with a remarkable strike rate but has not raced for over two years and will need the run 11. DAHLIA DU RIB - Versatile colt but has proved somewhat disappointing of late and must get his house in order 12. CERE JOSSELYN - Handy dual-purpose mare that seldom disappoints under these conditions but latest results insufficient to warrant much support 13. CLARA DU PONTSEUIL - Delicate mare with better form in the other code and can be ruled out (5) DARLING DE REUX can prove a handful sometimes but he has class to burn and although not having raced since early September he still looks dangerous

12 here. (9) CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR has the advantage of being at peak fitness and with four shoes off for the first time could steal the former's thunder. After winning a G.II late August (3) DIABLO DU NOYER since acquitted himself well in the G.II Prix Marcel Laurent and on similar form should make the frame this time. The consistent (2) CLARCK SOTHO made a solid comeback in a competitive G.III at Nantes earlier in the month and once again appears to have a good hand to play. Selections (5) DARLING DE REUX - (9) CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR - (3) DIABLO DU NOYER - (2) CLARCK SOTHO

13 Race 7 1. ESPOIR DU GARABIN - Sanctioned on debut late July but had previously qualified in style. One to note for the future but best to monitor on first start for four months 2. EDOUARD - Modest colt that comes here off three straight sanctions and although changing codes will still not be easy to trust 3. EMIR DE REBOMARD - Not the most rewarding of horses and latest results do nothing to inspire confidence 4. ESSEN - Takes his first steps in the discipline after some respectable efforts under harness but still not an obvious choice 5. EL TARTARO - Showed some ability last time under the saddle. Just second start since the break but will generate some interest all the same 6. ECHO GEMA - Can prove a handful but gave a respectable account here last time and looks a solid first-five chance 7. ECLAIR DESBOIS - Has looked a capable trotter so far. Faulted here earlier in the month but has a top jockey on board this time and should be good enough to finish in the mix 8. ELIXIR DE SEGRIES - Has ample ability but delicate. Pulled up at Graignes and will be hard to back 9. ETIENNOU - Left a good impression behind Elton Boy first time under the saddle. Will have come on for the run and can expect significant support 10. EASY D'AVRAN - A place behind Elton Boy here early November. Has never failed to fire with Lebourgeois on board and will have his chances 11. EVAN PHIL - Regularly acquits himself honourably but well beaten in the race of reference and will need to find more 12. ELEVE DE LOUIS - Twice pleased early autumn but sanctioned here eight days ago. With application though should not be too far off the mark 13. EXIL DE LOIRON - Got career off to a rocky start but has since made amends and in this company should be good enough to finish close 14. ELTON BOY - Has demonstrated good aptitude for both codes so far. Beat a number of others here over course and distance earlier in the month and looks the leading contender this time 15. EMIR DE CHENU - Pleased first time under the saddle at Cabourg but sanctioned here next time. On good behaviour though could well get a look in 16. EXZO REGLISSE - Delicate but respectable sort under the saddle. Makes ridden debut after a modest effort over track and trip and unlikely to shake things up

14 (14) ELTON BOY left a very good impression when second over course and distance earlier this month and should be able to go one closer this time. (13) EXIL DE LOIRON appears to have left his stride problems behind him and after two solid efforts in Paris should again figure prominently. (9) ETIENNOU will ideally show improvement on his recent encouraging ridden debut and can even make the first three this time, but Bigeon will still want to keep a watchful eye on the improving (10) EASY D'AVRAN, and the tricky but useful (15) EMIR DE CHENU. Selections (14) ELTON BOY - (13) EXIL DE LOIRON - (9) ETIENNOU - (10) EASY D'AVRAN - (15) EMIR DE CHENU

15 Race 8 1. ERA DE LAVADOUR - In good shape for much of the year. Well-beaten over longer here last time but still caught the eye. Has the inside line this time and in this company could well impose 2. ELANA SPORT - Useful filly with a decent record starting behind the car but well beaten last time and will need to find more 3. ELITE DU LYS - Not the most productive of horses but is well-placed on the front line and will have her supporters 4. ELENA PRINCESSE - Confirmed at Vincennes and after a brace of comeback runs should be able go closer this time 5. ECLIPSE LUCERNAISE - Pleased in the first half of the year but form tailed off. Unraced for three months and not in the reckoning 6. ESQUISSE ROYALE - Highly consistent since her first steps on the track. Bridesmaid in her last four and has a realistic chance of going one better this time 7. ENVOLEE DESTINEE - Not short of ability but can prove delicate and not easy to trust after three sanctions in last four 8. EXTRA LIGHT - Well-regarded at home but has failed to produce the goods of late and must raise her game 9. ENERGY DU BOUFFEY - Capable but not currently in the best of shape and the wide draw does her no favours 10. ENERGY VICTORY - As consistent as they come for the past 4.5 months. Last victory came in an autostart event and could prove the surprise element here 11. EPATANTE STAR - Moderate type that has shown more in the claiming division and others preferred 12. ERIKA DREAM - Beginning to come good again following the break. Steps back down in trip and despite the draw can still go close 13. ESPERANCE DU MONT - Has never shown any aptitude for the harness code and can be confidently disregarded 14. EMERAUDE DE BAIS - Unbeaten from two in Paris and latterly over longer here. Has a tough draw but must still be respected 15. ETONNE DE CARSI - Has morphed into a fine filly following a rocky start to her career. Not an ideal draw but could well confirm her course and distance win three weeks ago 16. ESCALADE - Occasionally tricky but otherwise very productive. In the frame in both attempts over the distance here but will not be helped by the draw

16 After going close in a Class C at Enghien early October (1) ERA DE LAVADOUR caught the eye over longer here recently and from the inside line should be able to play a leading role. She will however be opposed by the consistently rewarding (6) ESQUISSE ROYALE who deserves to get back in the winners' enclosure after four straight second-places. (15) ETONNE DE CARSI has already imposed over track and trip and can still play an important role despite the draw. (12) ERIKA DREAM is also on the back line but can expect some support after an encouraging performance at Borely early November. (4) ELENA PRINCESSE is ideally positioned behind the car from which she can get her winter season off to a positive start. Selections (1) ERA DE LAVADOUR - (6) ESQUISSE ROYALE - (15) ETONNE DE CARSI - (12) ERIKA DREAM - (4) ELENA PRINCESSE

17 Race 9 1. CEKITO DE JUPILLES - Back in business under harness. Makes his first foray into ridden competition and if form transitions should not be far off the mark 2. CELTIC MAGIQUE - Moderate type that debuts under the saddle after a long layoff and little chance of influencing the outcome 3. CRACK D'ARIANE - Well-regarded trotter but frequently shows a lack of discipline. If applied though can should his presence felt 4. COSMOS GEDE - Got back in the game at Laval two weeks ago after a lean spell. Gets a second chance with Tijou in the saddle and will be one to note 5. CREDO BLUE - Regularly in the thick of things and although occasionally tricky has Mathieu Mottier on board this time and looks a player 6. COME ON DU VALLON - Has very good aptitude for ridden competition and on current form could well make the first five 7. CORSAIRE DU ROI - Twice a winner from four under the saddle. Should be fully fit by now and going barefoot can only enhance his prospects 8. CARABI DU JACKY - Good consistent sort at this level. First start over the inner course and should give a good account 9. CASTING SHANNON - Gives a good account for the most part. Makes his return to the ridden code with a top jockey on board and should be good enough to finish in the money 10. CAPRICE DE COSSE - Somewhat erratic but has two races under his belt and with hind shoes off this time should acquit himself honourably 11. CIRRUS D'EB - Useful sort in this branch of the game. Prepped over the long course here mid-month and with shoes off this time can make a big impact 12. CYAN DU BUISSON - Boasts a fine record in this discipline and makes a return to his code of preference with a good hand to play 13. CELEBRE DE FOOT - Regularly acquits himself well when applied. Won penultimate start at Feurs and while unlikely to win can still pick up a cheque (11) CIRRUS D'EB has a good record in ridden competition and has been prepared with this course in mind. After a solid effort mid-month here he will be barefoot for the occasion and may well have the edge over (12) CYAN DU BUISSON who makes his much-awaited return to his discipline of preference. The well-regarded but complicated (3) CRACK D'ARIANE has front shoes off for the first time which could prove key to his rehabilitation. Dependability may not be (10) CAPRICE DE COSSE's strong suit but he should be fully fit by now and

18 racing unshod behind will do his prospects no disservice. Selections (11) CIRRUS D'EB - (12) CYAN DU BUISSON - (3) CRACK D'ARIANE - (10) CAPRICE DE COSSE

19 BORDEAUX - LE BOUSCAT - 25th November Trainer of the day : Guillaume Macaire (s) (101, 305, 502) Jockey of the day : Mlle Nathalie Desoutter (102, 309, 603) Horse of the day : Violon de Bréjoux (703) Dark Horse : Wahib (904) Race 1 1. DIAMONT DROP - Easy winner over hurdles at Strasbourg earlier this month and a contender here 2. TAHANRUN - Has not run since January when second over hurdles at Pau. Makes his chase debut today 3. MUTHTEMPS - Has not run since May 2016 when fourth here over hurdles. May need the run today 4. MISS AUBALINE - Won a competitive handicap hurdle at Auteuil earlier this month. One for the short list 5. BOLOTA HAS - Third to Kazarov in a handicap hurdle at Toulouse last month. Stiff test today (1) DIAMONT DROP was an impressive winner over hurdles this month. He won on his chase debut at Gemozac in August before a couple of disappointing efforts over the bigger fences but gets the vote today. (4) MISS AUBALINE won a handicap hurdle at Auteuil this month after being a runner up in a chase at Fontainebleau and must be respected. (2) TAHANRUN is next best. Selections (1) DIAMONT DROP - (4) MISS AUBALINE - (2) TAHANRUN - (3) MUTHTEMPS

20 Race 2 1. AUTRETOT - Won a maiden here last month by two lengths from Chocolat Day. A leading player today 2. RIQUET - Got off the mark here in a maiden this month and is not without a chance today 3. APOLLO FLIGHT - Won a maiden at Les Sables last time out but faces a stiffer test here today 4. WETROV - Second to Rebel D'Ans in a Class 2 race at Strasbourg last time out. Not ruled out 5. FANEUR - Fourth of six here in a Class 1 race earlier this month. Place prospects today 6. DR SHEPHERD - Won a maiden at Nimes earlier this month but meets better opposition here today 7. QATAR HOPE - Improved from her debut to win a maiden at Agen last month. More required today 8. ZERI - Unplaced on his debut in a maiden at Dax in July. Hard to recommend today 9. CARTABIANCA - Third to Princess Gold in a Class 2 race here earlier this month. Tougher test today 10. CHOU WASABI - Decent effort here on her debut in a newcomers race this month but plenty to do today 11. FLASHY - Needs to improve from her debut in a newcomers race this month to feature today (1) AUTRETOT was a comfortable two length winner of a maiden here over course and distance last month. The Rouget colt had plenty more in the tank on that occasion and will take all the beating here today. Runner up to Rebel D'Ans in a Class 2 race at Strasbourg last time out (4) WETROV looks the main danger. (2) RIQUET and (5) FANEUR are next best. Selections (1) AUTRETOT - (4) WETROV - (2) RIQUET - (5) FANEUR

21 Race 3 1. CASA TALL - Comfortable winner at Mont-De-Marsan earlier this month and can be in the mix here 2. ECLAIRE D'ETAT - Won on his hurdle debut at Royan last month but pulled up at Les Sables last time out 3. EL GRINGO - Won a maiden race on the flat at Limoges last month but needs to improve on hurdle form 4. ECHO DE BALME - Third to Eau Furtive over hurdles at Les Sables last time out. Place prospects here 5. EH CHEF - Placed in both of his career starts at Toulouse last month and one for the short list here 6. LORRAINAS - Won over hurdles at Agen earlier this month but a stiffer test here today 7. POLINUIT - By Poliglote and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners 8. EGERIE SMART - Won over hurdles on her debut at Saint-Brieuc last month. More required here 9. DOCTOR ROCKET - Has not run since April 23rd but could run in to a place on his hurdle debut 10. EQUERRE - Disappointing on his debut at Mont-De-Marsan this month but likely to improve Placed in both of his career starts at Toulouse including runner up to Elixir Du Gouet the Macaire trained (5) EH CHEF is taken to record his first career success here today. Recent Mont-De-Marsan winner (1) CASA TALL was behind in third on that occasion and must also be respected. (4) ECHO DE BALME and (9) DOCTOR ROCKET can make the frame. Selections (5) EH CHEF - (1) CASA TALL - (4) ECHO DE BALME - (9) DOCTOR ROCKET

22 Race 4 1. OCTOKING - Has some decent handicap form this year and is respected here today 2. POTI - Has won three times in Spain this year but a tough test here today 3. GUITAR - Three wins from fifteen starts in Spain but hard to recommend on his French debut 4. GOLDEN WOOD - Won a Class D race at Saint-Cloud last month and is a leading contender here today 5. MASTER DAN - Has won three of his last four races but this is a step up in class today 6. THE COMISSIONER - Has not run since October 2016 when winning a Class E race at Lyon La Soie 7. ROGUE RUNNER - Won Class E races at Le Mans and Mont-De-Marsan in September. Not ruled out 8. FORECASTER - Has won five of his last six races but faces better opposition here today A winner of a handicap at Meydan in January (4) GOLDEN WOOD reappeared to win a Class D race at Saint-Cloud last month. He can make it three wins out of three for 2017 here today. A former Listed winner in Doha (7) ROGUE RUNNER is also going for three in a row and cannot be ruled out. (1) OCTOKING and (2) POTI can fill the minor placings. Selections (4) GOLDEN WOOD - (7) ROGUE RUNNER - (1) OCTOKING - (2) POTI

23 Race 5 1. DOMIROLI - Won four times earlier this year and placed in a couple of Listed races since then 2. MARINAS - Runner up in a Group One chase in Italy in September and respected here today 3. KATHOA - Unplaced in a handicap chase at Auteuil this month and needs to improve on that 4. TIESTO D'AUTHIE - Comfortable winner of a Listed chase at Angers this month and a leading player here 5. AZROU D'EX - Disappointing in both starts so far this year but is capable on his day 6. SACRE TSAR - Usually runs well at this track and could run in to a place here today 7. SAINT BER SONG - Third in a chase at Machecoul this month and others preferred here today (4) TIESTO D'AUTHIE has won two from three over the bigger fences in 2017 including an easy win in a Listed chase at Angers earlier this month. He gets the vote ahead of (2) MARINAS who won over hurdles at Argentan last time out and was second in a Group One chase in Italy in September. (1) DOMIROLI and (6) SACRE TSAR can make the frame. Selections (4) TIESTO D'AUTHIE - (2) MARINAS - (1) DOMIROLI - (6) SACRE TSAR

24 Race 6 1. FALKHAIR - Won a couple of handicaps earlier this year but not in the best form lately 2. SUN DES ROSAIRES - Sliding down the handicap at the moment but has been in poor form this year 3. AND BAROKE - A couple of decent efforts in handicaps this month and not ruled out today 4. ATTENTION BAILEYS - Unplaced in a Class E handicap at Saint-Cloud this month. On a fair mark at present 5. TOCDREAM - Unplaced in a Class G handicap here earlier this month and hard to recommend 6. LANDA HEIGT - Sixth in a Class G handicap at Marseille Borely earlier this month. Has a chance here 7. LOU LOUP - Still a maiden after twenty career starts and others preferred here today 8. SUHALI - Disappointing at Strasbourg last time out but some decent form before that and respected here 9. MISS MARY - Third in a Class G handicap here earlier this month and can be in the mix again today 10. CARENTAN - Has not run since September 2016 and is hard to recommend here today 11. ADVENTURER - Still a maiden after thirty eight career starts and is unlikely to feature here 12. ELO POLY - Still Second in a Class G handicap here on his penultimate start and not without a chance 13. GAY SERENADE - Unplaced in a Class G handicap here earlier this month and needs to improve 14. LOVE IN THE MIST - Still a maiden after fifty eight career starts and is unlikely to feature here (6) LANDA HEIGT has not won on the flat since 2012 but has been running well in handicaps this year. She is on a fair mark and should appreciate the cut in the ground today. She gets a tentative vote ahead of (12) ELO POLY and (9) MISS MARY who were second and third respectively in a handicap here this month. (3) AND BAROKE is another to consider.

25 Selections (6) LANDA HEIGT - (12) ELO POLY - (9) MISS MARY - (3) AND BAROKE

26 Race 7 1. BEAU ET ROYAL - Four time winner from thirty six and has the form to go very close 2. RESENT FULL - Seven time winner from forty seven but looks a non player now 3. VIOLON DE BREJOUX - Multiple winner who looks sure to play a major part and the likely favourite 4. APERO BLEU - Four time winner from thirty two and can be forgiven latest run 5. EOLE'SPIRIT - Runner up on penultimate run but this fourteen times raced maiden must do better 6. VICQ D'AZYR - Very little in three outings and cannot be put forward at all 7. CARNET D'OR SIVOLA - One win from nineteen and on balance can be ignored for this 8. GANGNAM STYLE - Dual winner from twenty nine runs but has been on a long losing run now 9. FAIRLY CRICK - Triple winner from twenty eight but absent for a huge amount of time before recent good return 10. MATSAY - She is a maiden after twelve runs and appears to be regressing nowadays 11. ESPOIR DE CANDALE - This nines times raced maiden was runner up in a claimer at Pau in January when last seen 12. SACRED HEART - Sole success from twenty three came back in 2015 so has a job of work on 13. BENOCHOP - Just the one win from seventeen and belated return this month (3) VIOLON DE BREJOUX must be an owners dream having achieved fifteen wins from just fifty one runs and signalled last time at Angers that another one may be imminent. He may have needed that pipe-opener. (1) BEAU ET ROYAL looks the best alternative so should be in the shake up. (9) FAIRLY CRICK and (4) APERO BLEU have frame claims too. Selections

27 (3) VIOLON DE BREJOUX - (1) BEAU ET ROYAL - (9) FAIRLY CRICK - (4) APERO BLEU

28 Race 8 1. VEMIX - Thrice a winner from twenty six but looks well below par of late 2. IS SUR TILLE - One win from eleven and can have have some sort of say in finish 3. AKENDO - Four time winner from fourteen including at Nantes last time and every chance again 4. ALBARATOFF - Dual winner from just seven runs and a huge player after last time out win at Compiegne 5. SAGE DE LA GESSE - One win from fourteen but has it all to do in this event and opposed 6. LORIETTA - Gained third win three runs back but not so good last twice 7. PRINCE CREASY - Triple winner from thirty four but must buck up ideas at this stage 8. ARIZONA RUN - Has won no less than thirteen times and yet will be a big outsider 9. CORSAIRYA - Made it win number three two starts back but did not fly high in subsequent run 10. ACHICOCO - Four time winner from thirty two and entitled to plenty of respect 11. RASHKANI - Placed in two of seven runs and will need to perform much better 12. KEPH DE LA MANCHA - Still a maiden after nineteen and has had enough chances one suspects 13. ROUGE A SANG - Triple winner from fourteen but latest tries not so good at all 14. RUDEBAN - Three time winner from forty three but last two runs at Saint- Cloud are not good 15. CHINES PRINCESS - Dual winner from forty one and back to form second here last time (3) AKENDO is the selection. The seven year old gelding blitzed his field at Nantes last time winning by no less than six lengths and because that was an amateurs event he escapes a penalty so all looks set fair for a massive effort. (15) CHINES PRINCESS came back to form here last time and can progress again. (4) ALBARATOFF and (12) KEPH DE LA MANCHA can come next.

29 Selections (3) AKENDO - (15) CHINES PRINCESS - (4) ALBARATOFF - (12) KEPH DE LA MANCHA

30 Race 9 1. SENATOR FROST - Triple winner from twenty seven but latest efforts are very poor 2. NEMERINA - 3. SHEHAB - Having a good year in Spain winning three times but this will be harder 4. WAHIB - Four time winner form fifty three and could put up a bold show 5. MAIZE AND BLUE - Dual winner from nineteen and could be ready to strike once more 6. RODEIO - Thrice a winner from thirty four and best to forgive last effort 7. PROUD MARY - Having a very good year and boasts an excellent strike rate so well worth watching 8. VINY - Has been runner up several times but remains a seventeen times raced maiden 9. TWISTINA - One win from sixteen but must up the game again now to win 10. THE NINAS - Eleven time winner from eighty two and could strike at any stage 11. OEUVRE - Triple winner from forty one including here last time so excellent chance 12. DHANGADHI - Was going for four in a row when seventh last time so is an admirable sort 13. OLIVIA POPE - Dual winner from twenty two but others make more appeal 14. IMAGO JASIUS - Triple winner from eleven including at Angers last time out so in grand form 15. ANDHERI - Dual winner from eleven runs and could have an outside chance There are so many of these in form that it is difficult to be too bullish either ruling in or ruling any of the runners. After lots of deliberation the vote is awarded to (14) IMAGO JASIUS who won well at Angers last time and should have more scope. (7) PROUD MARY and (3) SHEHAB will surely go close as well. (4) WAHIB can take fourth. Selections

31 (14) IMAGO JASIUS - (7) PROUD MARY - (3) SHEHAB - (4) WAHIB

32 GRAIGNES - 25th November Trainer of the day : Joël Hallais (316, 903) Driver of the day : François Lecanu (109, 208) Horse of the day : Bourbon d'alba (811) Dark Horse : Cohibo (302) Race 1 1. BOLIDE DE LA COTE - Placed for the second time this year when third at Vire last month. Ninth of 16 behind fifth-placed Banguro (6) at Laval on November APACHE REYOR - Two wins last year and placed four times this term. Second run back from a short break 3. BINGO DE CARSI - Added to win at Feurs in July when beating 15 opponents at Nantes on November BALZANE ROUDOUROU - Hasn't won since August Third at Enghien last month. Down the field when fancied at Laval last time 5. VELEURY DERRO - Runner-up for the second time this campaign at Argentan last week in the race won by Beau de Grimoult (14) 6. BANGURO - Successful at Nancy in June and at Enghien in August. Fifth of 16 at Laval latest 7. BOL D'OR OF LOVE - Placed three times since scoring at this track in May. Barefoot for first time since June 8. BLASON D'ECAJEUL - Class C winner at Vincennes in June. Always in rear at the same track last time out on November 3 9. BATATA - Course winner on only visit here in August Should go close if keeping stride on second run back from a three-month break 10. BALZAC DE L'ITON - Victorious under the saddle at Vincennes in January and February. Lightly raced over the summer. To the rear at Laval latest. Starts from 25m line 11. TORBATO DE LUSSYL - Won at this track last month. Third of 16 at Cherbourg latest on November ARCEUS SEGAH - PLaced four times since August and came out on top at Maure-de-Bretagne last week 13. VALEUR GES - Six wins last year. Reverts to harness after two failures

33 under the saddle 14. BEAU DE GRIMOULT - Secured sixth success of 2017 in a 17-runner contest at Argentan on November UN CHER AMI - Runner-up at Cherbourg in August. Not seen since finishing ninth of 16 at La Capelle in September BRELAN DU VIVIER - Triumphed at Hyeres and Biarritz in July. Sixth of 14 in a Quinte at Vincenens latest 17. BORA FLIGNY - Runner-up at this track last month. Broke stride at Vincennes last time out 18. UGOLINVIEL - In the frame twice last year (once in a claimer and once under the saddle). Third run back from nine months off The six year olds could hold the best cards in the opener where (9) BATATA is taken to come out on top if she can keep stride this time after a couple of failures. Florent Lamare's charge won here on her only previous visit and can beat course winner in the form of (7) BOL D'OR OF LOVE. (8) BLASON D'ECAJEUL and (3) BINGO DE CARSI are also capable of taking a claim. Selections (9) BATATA - (7) BOL D'OR OF LOVE - (8) BLASON D'ECAJEUL - (3) BINGO DE CARSI - (6) BANGURO

34 Race 2 1. BARADJA DE NESLE - Runner-up at Dozule in August. Eighth of 14 at Chalons-en-Champagne last month 2. BRISE D'OPALE - No worthwhile form since finishing third in a claimer at Villedieu-les-Poeles in March. First run since September 3. BIRMANO BELLO - Hasn't won since Disqualified in a claimer at Chalons-en-Champagne when last seen in mid-september 4. BLACKY DE CAMBRON - Two wins last year. Third at Pornichet-La Baule in July. Not seen since sixth of 13 at Abbeville in mid-august 5. BRIGADE DARCHE - Sole victory from 69 starts came at Hyeres in Ninth of 17 at Maure-de-Bretagne 10 days ago 6. BLEU INDIGO - Not seen since only run of when out the back at Chartres in June. Debut for new trainer 7. BLEU DIAMANT - Best form for a while when third at Caen in September. Filled the same berth in a 13-runner contest at Lignieres next time 8. BALLADE IRLANDAISE - Won at Lyon-Parilly before finishing fourth of 13 behind third-placed Bleu Diamant (7) at Lignieres. Fifth when favourite at Le Croise-Laroche latest 9. BIRDY LIGNERIES - Course winner in 2014 but not in the frame since third at Argentan January BRIGHT GIRL - Best recent form has come under the saddle. Not in the frame in harness since Starts from 25m line 11. BARON DU BISET - A win and three places last term. No show this year. Third run back from a six-month break 12. BEAUTE VERTE - 10 runs since last figuring in the places (third at Vincennes in April 2016) 13. BISTROT - Won at La Capelle in April. Third of 16 at Rouen-Mauquenchy on November BIFTON - Placed twice in March. Second run since returning from an eightmonth break 15. BESLOISE VERDERIE - Added to Genets win in July when obliging at Bihorel-les-Rouen in September. To the rear at Laval last time 16. BON VENT - Won at Sable-sur-Sarthe in May and at Les Sables-d'Olonne in August. Seventh of 15 at Le Croise-Laroche last week 17. BEST OF D'ENJE - Scored at Gournay-en-Bray in May and June. Out the back at Amiens when last seen on September 7

35 18. BARRY DE LA CAVEE - A win and two seconds in the first half of the year. Fifth of 15 here on November 9 This looks like a good opportunity for (8) BALLADE IRLANDAISE to add to her win at Lyon-Parilly last month. Athough subsequently beaten by (7) BLEU DIAMANT at Lignieres, with Francois Lecanu at the helm this time she can reverse the placings. (13) BISTROT and (14) BIFTON are the one to watch starting from the 25m handicap mark. Selections (8) BALLADE IRLANDAISE - (7) BLEU DIAMANT - (13) BISTROT - (14) BIFTON - (16) BON VENT

36 Race 3 1. CASSIUS DU GIFFRE - Ended a sequence of four disqualifications when taking third of 18 latest at Les Sables-d'Olonne on October COHIBO - Notched-up second win of career at Nuille-sur-Vicoin last time out on October 9 3. CAGLIOSTRO - Sole win gained in August 2014 and not on the podium since November of that year 4. CRESUS DU CYD - Won at Reims in July and Saint-Omer in September. Down the field here latest. Front shoes off only first time 5. COCKTAIL DE BRION - Third at Trie-sur-Baise in August. Fourth of 17 at Maure-de-Bretagne on first run since 10 days ago 6. CLOSER D'ALBI - Better in ridden races but came in third of 17 in harness at Maure-de-Bretagne latest 7. CAVALLO DU CLOSET - Took career score to three at Montignac in August. Eighth of 15 at Cabourg last month 8. CORSAIRE DES PRES - Only win from 36 starts came in Fifth of 16 at Beaumont-de-Lomagne earlier this month 9. CRAZY DU CALORNE - Second at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle and Pont- Chateau in May. First appearance since the start of August 10. CYCLONE DE BAFFAIS - Came out on top at Lisieux in July and at Vibraye the following month. Unplaced at Le Mont-Saint-Michel latest. Starts from 25m line 11. CELIOS DE LAURMA - Came out on top at Lisieux in July and at Vibraye the following month. Unplaced at Le Mont-Saint-Michel latest. Starts from 25m line 12. CLAUDIUS - Three wins between March and May. Third run back from a five-month break 13. CALVA NORMAND - Three wins between March and May. Third run back from a five-month break 14. CAMARADE SYMPA - Placed seven times in ridden races but yet to win from 32 appearances. First harness outing since March 15. CELEBRE RAUDIERE - Victorious at Laval in March. Fourth of 14 at the same track latest at the start of this month 16. COLUMBO DU RIB - Runner-up five times this year. Back in form after three disqualifiactions and barefoot for the first time since August 17. CAUCASIEN - Scored at Lucon in July and at Montignac in August. Good chance despite being first run since the end of August

37 18. CABALLO D'AURE - Both wins during the summer - and when runner-up last time - achieved when barefoot. Still capable of a big run with shoes on here Despite this being his comeback race from a break it may pay to follow (17) CAUCASIEN who was in good form during the summer. The main threat could come from (16) COLUMBO DU RIB if he can keep stride running fully unshod for the first time in five races. Even with shoes on, Vincennes runner-up (18) CABALLO D'AURE is capable of finishing in the frame. Selections (17) CAUCASIEN - (16) COLUMBO DU RIB - (18) CABALLO D'AURE - (9) CRAZY DU CALORNE - (5) COCKTAIL DE BRION

38 Race 4 1. DEFI DE BELLANDE - Runner-up twice this campaign but remains a maiden after 22 appearances 2. DREAM MAJYC - Second at Miramont-de-Guyenne in August. Third at Saumur last month. Disqualified at Maure-de-Bretagne latest 3. DANSE LE ROCK - Prone to disqualification but got act together at Caen latest to beat 15 rivals 4. DISCO - In the places six times this term - including when runner-up here in August 5. DINOZZO DE BESS - Broke duck at Vire in April. First run since being disqualified at Cabourg in August 6. DIWANN NEMO - Not in the frame since triumphing at Meral in April. Broke stride here on November DIAMANT DES LANDES - Not in the frame since triumphing at Meral in April. Broke stride here on November DIMITRIUS - In the placings four times this campaign but yet to win from 16 races. Third of 15 here latest 9. DREAM PARADISE - Runner-up at La Capelle in May. Eighth of 14 at Maurede-Bretagne 10 days ago 10. DIVIN DES CAILLONS - One win - at Villedieu-les-Poeles in April from 22 races. Starts from the 25m line 11. DERBY CHEVALERAIE - Two wins earlier this year and second at Laval on the first day of this month. Unplaced at Meslay-du-Maine last week 12. DOMINO DREAM - Three wins in the first half of the year. Second run back from a five-month absence 13. DEMOCRATE DU HOME - Five wins from nine races. Third of 13 at Enghien last time on October DESPERADO PASSION - Successful at Abbeville in July and again at Laon in September. Disqualified at Angers latest 15. DRIANGO DE NILE - Third at Cagnes-sur-Mer in February. Fourth of 13 at Le Croise-Laroche last month 16. DREAM SUN - On the podium five times in 2017 but still a maiden after 31 appearances 17. DON JUAN DU CANTER - Victorious at Maure-de-Bretagne in April. Sixth of 15 over longer at Nantes on November DYNAROCK - In the placings four times this campaign but yet to win from 16

39 races. Third of 15 here latest The Christophe Clin-trained (13) DEMOCRATE DU HOME boasts an impressive wins to races ratio and can further enhance that statistic here. The key danger could be (18) DYNAROCK who is generally there or thereabouts. The erratics (3) DANSE LE ROCK can also play part if able to keep within the rules like at Caen last time. Selections (13) DEMOCRATE DU HOME - (18) DYNAROCK - (3) DANSE LE ROCK - (12) DOMINO DREAM - (8) DIMITRIUS

40 Race 5 1. BRAVE DES TYLL - Off the mark in this discipline at 48/1 at Vire on November 6 2. BUSTER DE L'ITON - Runner-up at this track 12 months ago. Fifth of 17 behind runner-up (7) Britney de Jamac here last time 3. AMOUR DU CHATAULT - Added to three wins last year when scoring at Les Sables-d'Olonne in August. To the rear at La Capelle latest 4. AMERICAN LOVE - Latest win came at Clairefontaine in July First ridden race for 11 months 5. VAMANA - Three harness wins this term but yet to be placed under the saddle 6. BLACK DIAMOND - Stable in form but hasn't shown anything since third at Meslay-du-Maine in mid-august 7. BRITNEY DE JAMAC - Course winner in February. Fourth of 18 at Laval last time 8. BALOU DU PAOU - Not in the frame for 13 months. Seventh of 14 at Grenade-sur-Garonne last time 9. VENUS GRAND BOIS - Hasn't won in harness since Disquaified in only previous ridden race at Nantes in February BAMBI D'EPUISAY - Four succeses in harness last term. Yet to visit the podium after a ridden race 11. BELETTE D'OCCAGNES - Third of 16 in harness at La Capelle on November 5. Ridden debut 12. BOTANIQUE MERITE - Placed four times in harness this year. Ridden debut 13. ALPES - Runner-up for the fourth time this year at La Capelle on November 5. Starts from 25m line 14. BESAME MUCHO - Finally off the mark at Beaupreau in August. Disqualified last twice 15. BEA DE CHANTEREINE - Two wins last year and reverts to ridden races after three warm-ups in harness 16. AVRIL DU BOTTEY - Three wins and two seconds before breaking stride at Argentan latest (16) AVRIL DU BOTTEY can be forgiven his fault last time out and can resume winning ways in the first ridden race on the programme. (15) BEA DE

41 CHANTEREINE should be fit enough to do herself justice and can finish on the podium - while (7) BRITNEY DE JAMAC could be the best of those who start from scratch. Selections (16) AVRIL DU BOTTEY - (15) BEA DE CHANTEREINE - (7) BRITNEY DE JAMAC - (13) ALPES - (14) BESAME MUCHO

42 Race 6 1. DIKINA - Best placing when fourth at Nantes in May. Disqualified in four out of last five races 2. DEMETER TEGE - Recorded first podium finish of career when third of 13 at Nancy last month 3. DAMAROSA BOUILLON - Placed three times this term but prone to breaking stride 4. DAINA DU MOLETON - Hasn't won since debut in May. Disqualified last twice 5. DOLLY SI - Second at Caen last month. Seventh of 16 at Cabourg five days ago 6. DARLING EMERAUDE - Runner-up twice in the early part of this year but still to score after 28 attempts. Fourth of 14 here last week 7. DORELIE DE LABROYE - Has ability but regularly breaks stride. Second attempt running fully barefoot 8. DZOUCA - All three podium finishes - including a win in August - have come at this track. Fourth of 15 at Laval a week ago 9. DINAH WASHINGTON - Third at Argentan in June and at Les Sablesd'Olonne the following month. 24-race maiden 10. DIVA DE GODREL - Runner-up at this track before winning at Rouen- Mauquenchy last month. Fourth of 13 back here latest 11. DOUCE DE MARLAU - Took a claimer at Cherbourg in September. Sixth of 12 here on November 9. Starts form 25m line 12. DELNA DES PLAINES - In good form in the summer but has found it harder in the capital recently. Not disgraced when eighth of 13 at Vincennes last time. This looks easier 13. DIVA DES RIOULTS - Runner-up at Rouen-Mauquenchy in August but yet to win from 36 outings 14. DELICIOUS QUALITY - In excellent form in the summer. Returns to action after three months off 15. DIOLIDA DE CELLAND - Much better under the saddle and has made no impact in harness races (12) DELNA DES PLAINES should enjoy what is effectively a drop in class - after finding it tough in Paris recently - and can take the measure of this lot. (8) DZOUCA has a good record at this track and can follow her home. Rouen-