VINCENNES - 18th May

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1 VINCENNES - 18th May Trainer of the day : Didier Dauverné (409, 408) Driver of the day : Alexandre Abrivard (204, 605) Horse of the day : Cadix (309) Dark Horse : Express Evening (516) Race 1 1. TOSELAND KYU - Hardy sort and confirmed at a better level but races shod here and not a priority 2. URSA CAF - Complicated but capable mare. Has two runs under her belt and if applied should be able to finish in the mix 3. BONNE COPINE - Very useful for the most part. Goes well when reined by Raffin and can play a role if she gets off on the right foot 4. GLEN ORD SUPERB - Moderate sort that ended last season on a low note. Has not raced since and can be passed over 5. CATHY A QUIRA - Beaten by little in a good Class C event here earlier in the month when setting her personal best and appears to have every chance of

2 imposing this time 6. BEAUTE DE BAILLY - Has done nothing noteworthy since the autumn and even with Nivard in the wagon still looks a rank outsider 7. CIRRUS ATOUT - Excellent campaigner at this level. Failed to fire at Marseille but under these conditions can excel 8. AMBASSADEUR D'AM - Serious trotter returning from a long absence. Shoes on and others preferred this time 9. CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR - Has nothing to prove in this class of race but has not been seen out since December and a minor place chance at best 10. DHIKTI VEDAQUAIS - Classy sort in the other code. Just second start following a long absence and will pose no threat 11. ASTRAL VIRETAUTE - Got the year off to a flying start but has since lost his way and must reaffirm 12. BLUE STORY - Hardy mare that seldom lets the side down with shoes off. Currently in good shape and has a tailor-made entry. Claim (5) CATHY A QUIRA has done nothing but improve in recent weeks and after having missed out by little in a tough Class C two weeks ago should be able to impose this time. She can nonetheless expect to encounter opposition from the well-engaged (12) BLUE STORY who seldom disappoints when barefoot. The consistent (7) CIRRUS ATOUT drops back in class after a failed G.III attempt at Borely and looks considerably more competitive here. (3) BONNE COPINE is reunited with Raffin and should make amends for her recent sanction. Selections (5) CATHY A QUIRA - (12) BLUE STORY - (7) CIRRUS ATOUT - (3) BONNE COPINE

3 Race 2 1. VIXEL - Has done little to disappoint this year. Recently beat his personal best and looks good enough to make the first five 2. BE ONE DES THIRONS - Superb campaigner that returned to competition with a bang. Makes just his second start at Vincennes and is an outsider worth noting 3. THIS IS IT - Tricky sort at the start but has ample ability in this category and with Goop in the wagon can go far 4. SEIBELLA PARK - Fine servant that is back at a more suitable distance and given her form can win this 5. BANJO DE LA NOEMIE - A complete write-off so far this season and has no realistic chance 6. ALF DE MELANDRE - Erratic but not devoid of ability. Has not enjoyed the best of fortune at Vincennes for some time though and will struggle to leave his mark 7. VICOMTE DE CORVEIL - Regularly displays a lack of discipline but thrives at the venue and will not be far from the action 8. VAKATO - Has ability but not the most dependable. Is shod for second start back and can be ruled out 9. ANGELO AM - Regularly acquits himself well in this category but has failed to fire since his re-entry and others preferred 10. BLACK D'ARJEANC - Moderate sort that has been struggling with stride problems and will not be easy to trust 11. ANDIAMO DE MONCHEL - Has failed to make the frame just once this year when barefoot. Is versatile and can give this a good go 12. AHRIMA TURGOT - In the frame in three of last four. Has no issues with the outer course and should make amends for recent clinker 13. VANYCHOF - Got back down to business at Laval earlier in the month but faces a considerably stiffer test here 14. AZELA DES PLEIGNES - Has never been out of the first five at Vincennes. Comes here barefoot after a fine Agen performance and must be afforded respect 15. VIC DE LA FERME - Has been making steady progress of late and while not an obvious choice can still get a look in 16. BEACH JULRY - Superb campaigner when she can stay in stride. Has little love for Vincennes but in present condition is hard to ignore

4 17. VARCOROSO - Won a brace over the winter but currently off the boil and must raise his game 18. VANILLETTE - Won a similar event on the inner track last time out. In somewhat better company here but can still pick up some stake money (4) SEIBELLA PARK was out-trotted over shorter here last time but she returns to a more suitable trip and with Alexandre Abrivard in the sulky will be a tough horse to beat. She will however be pitted against the delicate but in-form (3) THIS IS IT who will be reined by Bjorn Goop for the occasion. (16) BEACH JULRY rarely disappoints when applied and while no great fan of Vincennes must still be considered dangerous. (7) VICOMTE DE CORVEIL is enjoying a decent run of form and looks a player. (1) VIXEL can also make his presence felt. Selections (4) SEIBELLA PARK - (3) THIS IS IT - (16) BEACH JULRY - (7) VICOMTE DE CORVEIL - (1) VIXEL - (14) AZELA DES PLEIGNES - (18) VANILLETTE - (15) VIC DE LA FERME

5 Race 3 1. DAISY JENILOU - Dependability not her strong suit. Just second appearance since the winter break and no threat 2. DESTINEE JABA - Ended last season with three in a row but out of the picture this term and must reassure 3. DARLING LORRAINE - Gave a very good account last time over 2700m but has failed to confirm and chances limited 4. DIANA DELO - Respectable sort that finished fourth in the race of reference and given the stable's form should give another good account 5. DEMOISELLE MIKA - Finished third to (10) DEESSE DES NOES at Enghien on her second start since the break and can again make the frame 6. DEESSE PORT - Moderate sort that pleased in the race of reference but appears to have her work cut out here 7. CLEF DE FA - Disappointing in all five this year and will have few takers 8. DAME DE BELLOUET - Is no slouch under harness but better in the other code and with shoes on has no chance 9. CADIX - Mare with an enviable strike rate. Flew up in a tough event late last month and can make it three on the trot 10. DEESSE DES NOES - Serious mare that has won two of her last three. Beat a host of others here at Enghien last time and will have her chances 11. DOULOUREUSE - Has been found wanting since winning at Toulouse mid- January and can be passed over 12. DIVINE D'ECAJEUL - As consistent as they come when unshod. Has not been seen out since January but is barefoot and must not be underestimated 13. COMEDY JET - Is exceptionally hard to fault when barefoot. Comes here on a five-timer and expected to play a leading role 14. CONTREE D'ERABLE - Won three straight before a lacklustre Vire effort. Front shoes off here though and can make amends 15. DYNASTIE ALDO - Mixes the good with the less good but came second to (10) DEESSE DES NOES last time. At Vincennes however is no more than a minor place prospect After ending last season with three straight sanctions (9) CADIX returned to competition with two consecutive victories - latterly in style - and looks thoroughly capable of pulling off the hat-trick. The principal danger will come from (13)

6 COMEDY JET who has won five of her last six races. (14) CONTREE D'ERABLE has secured three of her last four and with front shoes off for the occasion should put on another good show. (5) DEMOISELLE MIKA raced solidly at Enghien on her second start back and should not be far off the mark. Selections (9) CADIX - (13) COMEDY JET - (14) CONTREE D'ERABLE - (5) DEMOISELLE MIKA

7 Race 4 1. DEFI D'HAVANE - Very disappointing for some time and can be confidently disregarded 2. DRAGON CLEMAXELLE - Considerably better horse in this branch of the business but has just one race in him and not a priority 3. DADDY CASH - Undeniably capable but never easy to trust and others preferred 4. DARKO DES BROUSSES - Started the season with four wins on the trot. Last outing can be ignored and should be well supported here 5. DOW JONES EMGE - Hardy type that seldom disappoints when applied. Has been prepared under harness and should give this a good go 6. DAHLIA DU BON AIR - Moderate sort but not the most productive in last three. Has failed to fire in both starts over the distance and can be passed over 7. DELICIEUX DU CEBE - Acquits himself well for the most part and with form maintained can again finish in the mix 8. DJIBOUTIEN - Very hard to knock when applied and presently in flying form. Front shoes off and a leading contender 9. DEDE AU CHALET - Hardy sort with a good record in the specialty. Goes barefoot for the first time and should have the measure of most here 10. DEFENSEUR D'AM - Form on an upward trajectory. Beat (8) DJIBOUTIEN and (7) DELICIEUX DU CEBE over longer here last month and should give another competitive account (9) DEDE AU CHALET has demonstrated very good aptitude for the discipline and after a solid Bordeaux performance two weeks ago he goes barefoot for the first time and can bring home the bacon. (8) DJIBOUTIEN is like a horse reborn this year and in current form can give him a run for his money. (10) DEFENSEUR D'AM had the latter's measure over longer here last month and is not incapable of repeating. The regular (7) DELICIEUX DU CEBE finished fourth that day and should logically confirm. Selections (9) DEDE AU CHALET - (8) DJIBOUTIEN - (10) DEFENSEUR D'AM - (7) DELICIEUX DU CEBE

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9 Race 5 1. ET VOILA QUICK - Has ability but not the most reliable and appears to be facing a stiff test 2. ETURN MONEY - Unlucky not to have won at Enghien late last month but if in similar form here could impose 3. ELU D'OCCAGNES - Decent colt but plagued by stride problems and must get his house in order 4. EDEN DU QUENNE - Has turned a corner of late but in good company here and chances limited 5. EL POPOF - Excellent trotter when applied. Should be at peak fitness by now and expected to make a big splash 6. ENDURO - Enjoyed a rewarding 2017 but has done nothing noteworthy this year and unlikely to influence the result 7. EMISSORO - Serious sort that won a brace before finishing fifth at Enghien and makes his Vincennes debut with legitimate ambition 8. ECLAIR DU MIREL - Moderate sort that pleased in the race of reference but failed to confirm next time and not an obvious choice 9. ELIO PIERJI - Winner of his last three races. Has never made any impact at Vincennes but is barefoot this time and could pleasantly surprise 10. EQUATEUR MAUZUN - Won four of the six races he has finished and although not seen out for three months still looks a player 11. EASTON OF MY LIFE - Decent sort that did not live up to expectations at Enghien but is still good enough to make the first five here 12. ESPOIR DE MADKER - Left a very good impression when third in the race of reference. Is barefoot for the first time and can confirm 13. EPILOBE DE BAILLY - Decent sort that is confirmed under these conditions but will need to improve on recent Enghien performance 14. EIKO VET - Regularly in the thick of things this year. Hind shoes off for his reentry and should acquit himself competitively 15. ECUREUIL JENILOU - Has struggled this term to recapture last season's form and although having encouraged at Pont-Chateau will still have more to find 16. EXPRESS EVENING - Delicate sort that opened his account over the long course a fortnight back. Has a very good entry here and should not be underestimated

10 Had (2) ETURN MONEY not faulted 150m from home last time he would have trotted off with the silverware and if more focused here should be able to redeem himself. That said (5) EL POPOF will be fully fit by now and is expected to put in a big performance. (10) EQUATEUR MAUZUN has just one real blip on his formsheet and even though returning from a spell should nonetheless put on a good show. (14) EIKO VET has put in some fine efforts this year and comes here fresh with every chance of finishing in the money. (12) ESPOIR DE MADKER got back in the game at Enghien and will also have his chances. Selections (2) ETURN MONEY - (5) EL POPOF - (10) EQUATEUR MAUZUN - (14) EIKO VET - (12) ESPOIR DE MADKER

11 Race 6 1. FLEUR DE LOSQUE - Average type that has yet to make her presence felt at Vincennes and is not about to buck the trend 2. FROSTIE LOVE - Lightly-raced but has shown potential. Reined by Raffin this time and looks a player 3. FIZZ SAINT-GERMAIN - Looked solid earlier in the year and won convincingly at Graignes on comeback. In better company here but one to note all the same 4. FLEUR ROSEE - Got off the mark over the distance at Caen late April and while unlikely to repeat should still acquit herself honourably 5. FARIA DU GOUTIER - Gives a good account for the most part under these conditions. Returns to a more suitable distance and should figure prominently 6. FAIRY WHITE - Sanctioned here earlier in the month but otherwise a useful trotter and could well pick up some prizemoney 7. FLO WOOD - Has looked a serious filly to date. Won like a good thing earlier in the month and can repeat 8. FIORENZA DE BUSSET - Still a maiden from 14 but regularly gives her best and can make the first five here 9. FEE DE BOISNEY - Well-regarded filly that went into her spell on a good note and comes here fresh with every chance of making the frame 10. FINE PERLE DU GITE - Has yet to finish closer than 4th at Vincennes but given her recent Enghien performance will generate interest (7) FLO WOOD opened her account in fine style at La Capelle earlier this month and looks the sort that can do well at Vincennes. (9) FEE DE BOISNEY is already proven at the venue and although not having raced since late February still looks to be in with a decent shout. (5) FARIA DU GOUTIER has raced and placed over course and distance and should be able to put her recent flop behind her. (2) FROSTIE LOVE has blotted her copybook just the once and being entrusted to Raffin will do her prospects no disservice. Selections (7) FLO WOOD - (9) FEE DE BOISNEY - (5) FARIA DU GOUTIER - (2) FROSTIE LOVE

12 Race 7 1. ECLIPSE LOCO - Made up for lost time with a good effort at Rambouillet recently but in this company has no realistic chance 2. ESQUIVE CLUB - Has some ability but sanctioned more often than not and will have few friends 3. EDITION GEMA - Has not once finished out of the first four in the specialty and will legitimately generate interest 4. ENIGME DES ANDIERS - Won yet another harness event with ease earlier in the month. Debuts under the saddle but can still win this 5. ELEGANTE MAJYC - Respectable but not the most reliable and unlikely to shake things up 6. ELLA DE LA RIVE - Beat her personal best winning a harness event recently and returns to ridden competition with legitimate ambition 7. ETERNITY ROCQ - Serious sort in this branch of the game. Made a solid comeback under harness and can get straight back down to business 8. ENAIS FOLLE - Excellent campaigner that missed out by little on ridden debut late April and should again make her presence felt 9. ELSA DU CAP VERT - Very delicate filly but has talent in spades and if behaved can make a big impact 10. ETINCELLE BUCH - Consistently acquits herself competitively when unshod. Takes her first steps on the inner track and could make the first five 11. ENNEIGEE - In the frame in three of last four. Latterly a place behind (8) ENAIS FOLLE but no more than a minor place chance here 12. ELSA DE L'EVECHE - Still a maiden from 15. Unplaced in two since the break and has a lot to find Following three harness victories in her last four outings (4) ENIGME DES ANDIERS switches code for the first time and appears eminently capable of getting straight off the mark. (7) ETERNITY ROCQ left a very good impression on her comeback at Caen recently and returns to her code of preference with every chance of a decent placing. (9) ELSA DU CAP VERT is a handful but has significant ability and with application can make the frame. (6) ELLA DE LA RIVE comes to Paris off the back of a fine harness win and if form transitions her place is in the money.

13 Selections (4) ENIGME DES ANDIERS - (7) ETERNITY ROCQ - (9) ELSA DU CAP VERT - (6) ELLA DE LA RIVE

14 ANGERS - 18th May Trainer of the day : Yves Dreux (306, 512, 806) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (306, 413, 708, 805, 917) Horse of the day : Bering Boy (306) Dark Horse : Délice Angevin (916) Race 1 1. BONNE AVENTURE - Not on the podium since winning at Beaupreau last August. 13th of 16 at Thouars last week 2. COMTESSE - Lightly raced since winning at Vincennes in November First appearance for 16 months when 10th of 13 at the same venue on May 8 3. BANQUISE D'EOLE - A victory and three places last year. Second run back from eight months off 4. BELLE DE ROSSIGNOL - Third at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat in March. Fifth of 16 at Agen-Le Passage earlier this month 5. CARACAS - Scored twice at Vincennes last term. First run for five months when sixth of 13 at Graignes on May 5 6. CARAVELLE - Two wins under the saddle last year and opened 2018 tally in a ridden race at Rambouillet on May 6 7. BOLIDE DU LOISIR - Two victories already this year. Didn't get the best luck in running when ninth of 18 in a Quinte at Vincennes last time 8. CHOOMY DELADOU - Three wins in Third of 16 on seasonal bow at Reims on April 29 with shoes on. Barefoot here 9. BE GOOD - Victorious at Saint-Malo in November and at Graignes in March. Fourth of 16 at Castillonnes latest 10. BOYONNAX DE L'INAM - Hasn't won since landing two ridden races in Runner-up of 11 in a harness claimer at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on May BANCO DU MARIN - Placed five times last year. Third run since returning from four months off (8) CHOOMY DELADOU made an encouraging return to action at Reims at the end of last month. Now with the shoes removed - and just getting in under the earnings ceiling for this race - he can open his 2018 account. Le Croise-Laroche

15 winner (7) BOLIDE DU LOISIR lost nothing in defeat at Vincennes last time and could be the main danger. (5) CARACAS should come on for her seasonal bow at Graignes two weeks ago. Selections (8) CHOOMY DELADOU - (7) BOLIDE DU LOISIR - (5) CARACAS - (10) BOYONNAX DE L'INAM

16 Race 2 1. VISTANE DE PLANY - Triumphed at Agen-Le Passage in February. Showed some ability at Montlucon - Neris-les-Bains latest despite being sanctioned twice 2. AMAZONE DES BOIS - Popped-up at 86/1 at Laval on April 26 in most recent outing in this grade 3. APODIS CHAMP BLANC - Three wins last term. Third of 18 in a ridden race at Savenay on May 6 4. BENURO D'AUVILLIER - Placed three times from seven rus last year. First race for for 10 months 5. VASCO DEJY - Victorious at Enghien last August. Third of 10 under the saddle at Montlucon - Neris-les-Bains last week 6. ALTO DE LIGNY - Not in the frame since winning at Reims in March last year. Fifth of 16 at Fougeres last week 7. ARIDELLE DE RENIER - Victorious in a better race at Vincennes at the start of the month. Leading candidate here 8. AVION DE BRY - Latest victory dates back to 2015 and hasn't been on the podium for 10 months 9. VAINQUEUR CELESTE - Refused to race on scheduled comeback race this term after not being seen since October VLADY DES ERABLAIS - Second at Senonnes-Pouance on May 6. Fourth of 16 at Meral a week later 11. AXEL HAUFOR - Runner-up at Amiens in December. Broke stride at the start in the race won by (7) ARIDELLE DE RENIER at Vincennes on May VAROUF EXPRESS - In the frame twice last backend. Runner-up of 16 at Meslay-du-Maine on April ARCHE DE MALBERAUX - Registered first victory since 2016 when beating 11 opponents at Amiens on May VIZIR DE CREZESSE - Runner-up at Saint-Malo in April not on the podium in 18 races since 15. BAHIA DE BOUGY - Two victories last year. Fifth of 14 at Royan-La Palmyre last time out on May BALLADE DU TIJAS - Placed on four occasions last year but hasn't won since th of 16 at Meral last week

17 (7) ARIDELLE DE RENIER can double up after finishing with aplomb to claim the spoils at Vincennes at the start of the month. (3) APODIS CHAMP BLANC returns to this discipline after finishing third in a ridden race at Savenay last time. If keeping within the rules (1) VISTANE DE PLANY could play a part at the business end. Selections (7) ARIDELLE DE RENIER - (3) APODIS CHAMP BLANC - (1) VISTANE DE PLANY - (4) BENURO D'AUVILLIER - (6) ALTO DE LIGNY

18 Race 3 1. BACCHUS D'OSTAL - Yet to win in 26 appearances under the saddle. Disqualified last twice 2. BUSTER DE L'ITON - Made the frame on five occasions last year. Secnd race back from a five-month break 3. AERO - Not on the podium in harness for 13 months. Ridden debut and fully barefoot first time 4. CALIFE DE ROMAZ - Registered a nice win at Vincennes in January but hasn't been seen since February 5. BINGO D'OR - Course winner 12 months ago and scored at Agen-Le Passage last month. Starts from the 25m line 6. BERING BOY - Scored at Reims and at this track in April. Third of 12 at Chartres next time up on May 9 7. BLONDIN CAYENNAIS - Three victories in 2017 but disqualified in three of last four outings 8. AMIGO LAND - Hasn't shown any worthwhile form for 16 months. Disqualified at Pont-Chateau latest 9. ALBERTAINS - Had some decent form in 2016 but yet to reproduce that in five races since 10. BASTIDE VRIE - Two wins last summer. Third of 11 at Vincennes on April 17 in latest ridden race (6) BERING BOY is the class horse here and Eric Raffin's mount can add to his win over course and distance on April 4. (5) BINGO D'OR also won at this venue 12 months ago and could run the selection closest. (10) BASTIDE VRIE put in a decent effort in his latest outing in this sphere when third at Vincennes in mid- April. Selections (6) BERING BOY - (5) BINGO D'OR - (10) BASTIDE VRIE - (7) BLONDIN CAYENNAIS

19 Race 4 1. FOREVER'S FELLA - Debut for colt by Ready Cash out of Anastasia Fella. Qualified at Caen 2. FANFAN DE JALOUSIE - Came ninth of 14 on racecourse debut at Rambouillet when a 75/1-shot on May 6 3. FLAMING SKY - Couldn't keep stride on debut at Reims on April 29. Dam had some ability 4. FRIPON DES SABLES - Has broken stride in both outings so far at Cholet in March and at Challans on May 6 5. FALCO VICTORY - Finished seventh of 12 on debut at Bihorel-les-Rouen at the start of the month 6. FAN D'AUTHISE - Fourth home of 14 on the grass at Landivisiau on racecourse debut 10 days ago 7. FIGOV DE LA CLOUE - Ran better than expected when fourth of 14 at 49/1 at Saint-Malo on April FLAMENCO DU BOIS - A couple of respectable efforts but was disqualified at Vincennes on May 8 9. FENIX DU DIGEON - Fourth on debut at Laval in March. Sixth of nine at Cholet next time on May FENJY NORMAND - Third at Gournay-en-Bray in April but broke stride next time up at Bihorel-les-Rouen 11. FIGARO D'IPEJY - Sent off as a 15/1-chance when third of 14 at Pont- Chateau on April FAKIR DE VAL - Some respectable performances but still to make the frame after five starts. Fourth of 14 at Rambouillet latest 13. FALUQUID - Well bred and caught the eye when runner-up of 13 at Challans on April FAN D'ARIFANT - Impressive on debut when obliging at Reims on April 29. Leading contender The Sylvain Roger-trained (14) FAN D'ARIFANT was impressive first time up at Reims and is taken to follow up. The main opposition could come from (13) FALUQUID who was runner-up at Challans on debut. (6) FAN D'AUTHISE also made a pleasing start at Landivisiau 10 days ago while the only newcomer - (1) FOREVER'S FELLA - is worth looking at in the market.

20 Selections (14) FAN D'ARIFANT - (13) FALUQUID - (6) FAN D'AUTHISE - (1) FOREVER'S FELLA

21 Race 5 1. FLIBUSTIERE - First run for filly by Ludo de Castelle out of Olepine. Qualified at Caen 2. FLORA DE LA VALLEE - Debut for filly by Village Mystic out of Nita de la Vallee. Qualified at Meslay-du-Maine 3. FARAH D'OCCAGNES - Showed some finishing speed in qualification. Disqualified on debut at Vitre on May 6 4. FLEUR DU LANDRET - Well beaten on debut at Meslay-du-Maine. Disqualified at Le Mont-Saint-Michel next time 5. FATALIA JIM - Finished seventh of 16 at 33/1 first time up at Meslay-du-Maine last month 6. FEMINA QUICK - Recorded a decent time when fifth of 16 at Caen on second outing on April FOUDRE MANATHIS - Third home of 11 at Neuille-Pont-Pierre on first appearance on April FIACCOLA SOMOLLI - Improved on debut fourth at Laval when second of 14 at Rambouillet on May 6 9. FLORA DU BELLAY - On the podium for the first time when runner-up of 12 at Amiens on April FOREVER VICTORY - A couple of decent efforts at Cabourg in the winter. First run since January 11. FREIZH D'HERMINE - Hasn't made the podium after 13 appearances. Fourth of 12 at Nort-sur-Erdre 10 days ago 12. FREE GIRL - Showed good acceleration when taking second place of 12 at Laval on May FURIE DE VAUVERT - Looked to be a useful sort when cruising home at Saint-Malo on April FLORE MIKA - On the podium three times from four races. Third of 14 latest at Rambouillet at the end of April (13) FURIE DE VAUVERT - representing team Le Beller - looked a class apart when hacking up at Saint-Malo last month and it will be interesting to see how good she turns out to be. (12) FREE GIRL finished with a vengeance to take second at Laval on her debut while (10) FOREVER VICTORY should be there or thereabouts if fit on her return to action.

22 Selections (13) FURIE DE VAUVERT - (12) FREE GIRL - (10) FOREVER VICTORY - (2) FLORA DE LA VALLEE

23 Race 6 1. EBENE AR CARAC - Off the mark in style at Saint-Malo on April 29. Back shoes off only first time. Driver won this race last year 2. ETOILE DES VALS - In the placings four times in To the rear at Loudeac latest. Debut for new trainer 3. ERIKA BELLA - Won at Vire in February. Runner-up of 15 at this venue when last seen in mid-march 4. ENDORA D'ORGERES - In the frame four times last term without winning. Front shoes off first time on second run back from six months off 5. ELISMA DE GUEZ - A win and four places last year. Third run back from a fivemonth break 6. ECIJA DE JUPILLES - Scored for the first time at Nantes in February. Runnerup of 14 at Le Mans on May 8 7. ETOILE DE VARVILLE - Recorded first victory in January at Cabourg. Seventh of 14 at Saint-Brieuc last month. Front shoes off only first time 8. EPEE DE JANEIRO - Third at this track in February before opening account at Nantes later the same month. Disqualified at La Reole latest on May ETOILE DE CHRISTAL - Runner-up of 14 at Amiens last month but broke stride early on at at the same track on May EROTICA LOUISANDRE - Out the back on debut in Not seen for 12 months before being well beaten at Loudeac last month 11. ESTRELLA DE LAUNI - Won on debut 13 months ago. Disqualified either side of third place at Challans on May ETERNITY DE NILREM - Scored first time up at Challans last October. Third here in December. Third run back from a four-month absence 13. ELLYGRACE - A victory and a second last season. Third run back from four months off Vincent Gouin's (1) EBENE AR CARAC can build on her smart success at Saint- Malo last month where the daughter of Ganymede broke her duck at the 18th time of asking. The consistent (3) ERIKA BELLA was second at this track in March while (5) ELISMA DE GUEZ should be ready to show her best after two preparatory outings. Selections

24 (1) EBENE AR CARAC - (3) ERIKA BELLA - (5) ELISMA DE GUEZ - (7) ETOILE DE VARVILLE

25 Race 7 1. ESPERANZA D'ELA - Runner-up twice last year. Fourth of 12 at Pontivy on May 1. Back shoes off first time 2. ECOUTE MOI - Erratic performer who won at Loudeac on April 15. To the rear at Saint-Brieuc a week later 3. ECLIPSE DU JUILLE - Opened account at Biarritz last July and doubled tally at Royan-La Palmyre on April ETOILE DE GINAI - A victory and runner-up twice last term. Fourth of 11 at Villedieu-les-Poeles latest. Back shoes off first time 5. EMMA BUCH - Fourth of 18 at Caen last time but prone to breaking stride. Back shoes off first time 6. EMMA DU LUPIN - Successful at 43/1 at Cholet in March. Fifth of 15 latest at Laval on May 4 7. ESSENCE BLEUE - Victorious for the first time at Chartres in March. Down the field at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle earlier this month 8. ELECTION COQUINE - Made it four places from 19 runs when runner-up at Amiens in March. Disqualified at Graignes latest 9. EMERAUDE QUICK - Opened account at the fifth time of asking at Arras on April 22. Franck Nivard booked 10. ECLIPSE WILD - The highlight from five races so far was a fourth place at Saumur in March 11. ENJOY D'ESSA - A win and three places from seven starts. Second race back from a five-month break 12. ENDORA DE BUSSET - Only victory came in Denmark last June. Disqualified at Le Touquet last week on first run since January (9) EMERAUDE QUICK arrives on the back of a victory at Arras. With Franck Nivard at the reins this time she should be there at the business end. A reproduction of (5) EMMA BUCH's fourth at Caen would see her in the mix - however she is prone to breaking stride. (8) ELECTION COQUINE is yet to win but could make the podium. Selections (9) EMERAUDE QUICK - (5) EMMA BUCH - (8) ELECTION COQUINE - (1)

26 ESPERANZA D'ELA

27 Race 8 1. EL PACO - Sole win came at Amiens 12 months ago. Disqualified at Villedieules-Poeles on May 6 2. ECLAIR MAGIC - Triumphant at Villedieu-les-Poeles in March and at Jullouville-les-Pins on April ECLAT DE LA ROUVRE - Visited the winner's enclosure twice last term but often breaks stride 4. EX LOZONAIS - Broke duck at Laon in September. Doubled tally at La Capelle on April ESPION JIHAIME - Successful at Bihorel-les-Rouen in March. On the podium last twice. Back shoes off first time 6. EDEN MABON - Won on first outing of 2018 at Cholet on April 29. Broke stride twice last backend 7. ECUREUIL DU BOCAGE - Hasn't shown much since Debut for new trainer on second run of ELIXIR QUICK - Victorious at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat in January. Fourth of 15 at Laval latest 9. ECLAT AULNOIS - Lost maiden tag at Bihorel-les-Rouen last month. Broke stride at Villedieu-les-Poeles next time 10. ECUYER CEHERE - Third at Loudeac on April 15. Fourth of 14 at 76/1 at Saint-Brieuc a week later 11. EDANO DE VANDEL - In-and-out performer. A win and a second this year but also disqualified three times 12. ELIXIR DU LUPIN - A win and two places in January/February. Has broken stride on last two outings 13. EASY PARIS - A win and three places in Has found it hard to keep stride this year 14. EXPRESS DE BOMO - 13-race maiden. Third of 12 behind runner-up (16) ECKMUHL JACK at Neuille-Pont-Pierre last time 15. EUREQUUS LUDOIS - Scored at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat in February and March. Disqualified twice since 16. ECKMUHL JACK - Obliged at Cordemais in December. Runner-up of 12 at Neuille-Pont-Pierre on April 29

28 The Matthieu Abrivard-driven (4) EX LOZONAIS obliged at 10/1 at La Capelle last month but will be a shorter price here as he bids to register his third career success. (6) EDEN MABON - who scored at Cholet recently - is a live danger while (5) ESPION JIHAIME is looking to extend his sequence of podium finishes to three. Selections (4) EX LOZONAIS - (6) EDEN MABON - (5) ESPION JIHAIME - (2) ECLAIR MAGIC - (8) ELIXIR QUICK

29 Race 9 1. DIAPASON DU TAM - Victorious at Tours last month but disqualified at the same venue five days ago 2. DAY DE BELLOUET - Won at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat at 24/1 on May 5. Well beaten by (12) DRUSS DE GUEZ last Sunday 3. DEAL PIYA GEDE - Hasn't appeared on the podium for 14 months. 11th of 13 behind third-placed (5) DAYDREAM VICTORY at Rouen-Mauquenchy on May 5 4. DRAGO STAR - Runner-up here under the saddle in December. Placed twice in April but disqualified at Elbeuf last week 5. DAYDREAM VICTORY - Best run for eight months when third of 13 at Rouen- Mauquenchy on May 3 6. DORESTAN - A win and a second last June. Back on the podium when runnerup of 15 at Argentan in mid-january latest 7. DANCE FLOOR - All best recent form has come under the saddle. Starts from the 25m mark 8. DEUS EX MACHINA - Runner-up twice last month - however has broken stride more often than not 9. DUC DU GERS - Successful at Rambouillet in April. Broke stride after being prominent at Le Mans next time 10. DEAL DE JAPE - Off the mark at Argentan in February and scored again at Bernay 10 days ago 11. DEMON DU MEDOC - Scored at Cordemais in March. Ninth of 15 at Savenay next time on May DRUSS DE GUEZ - Three wins last term and opened 2018 account at Maure-de-Bretagne last Sunday 13. DJANGO DU BOCAGE - Registered fifth win of career at Cabourg in January. Second run back after a three-month break 14. DI MAGGIO - Four wins in a row last year and scored at Vincennes in February - however disqualified in three of last four 15. DREAM BACK - Scored twice last August and added to those successes at Landivisiau on May DELICE ANGEVIN - Already placed three times this year but a regular transgressor of the rules 17. DARK FLY - Good in both disciplines. Third to (9) DUC DU GERS in latest harness race. Eric Raffin booked

30 There's a lot to recommend (17) DARK FLY in the get-out stakes. The gelding - who is equally good in both disciplines - just gets in under the earnings limit and with Eric Raffin doing the steering he is bound to feature on most shortlists. (14) DI MAGGIO is a risky proposition but has a chance if keeping clean. Maure-de- Bretagne winner (12) DRUSS DE GUEZ can also figure. Selections (17) DARK FLY - (14) DI MAGGIO - (12) DRUSS DE GUEZ - (9) DUC DU GERS - (13) DJANGO DU BOCAGE

31 CHANTILLY - 18th May Trainer of the day : Matthieu Palussière (102, 101, 103, 205) Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (301, 505, 608, 710) Horse of the day : Society Lady (608) Dark Horse : Neelanjali (808) Race 1 1. PARDON MY FRENCH - By Kodiac and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won three from fifteen in Ireland 2. ROLLING KING - By More Than Ready and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won two from eight in America 3. ZORRO CASS - By Elusive City and is a full brother to two winners including the Listed placed Indy Cass 4. RATHMINES - By Sir Prancealot and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won one from eight in Ireland Plaussiere has made a good start to the year with his two year old's and has three of the four runners here, all Irish owned by Theresa Marnane. Preference is for (2) ROLLING KING who is out of a dam that won two of her eight starts in America. Stable companions (1) PARDON MY FRENCH and (3) ZORRO CASS cannot be ruled out. Selections (2) ROLLING KING - (1) PARDON MY FRENCH - (3) ZORRO CASS - (4) RATHMINES

32 Race 2 1. VIDA PURA - By Dabirsim and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won one from seven 2. VALROSE - By Kodiac and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after four starts 3. PRIMERAVEZ - By Dark Angel and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner 4. MY DRAMA QUEEN - By Iffraaj and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was withdrawn on her only start 5. SHE'S A BABE - By Kodiac and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after thirty two starts in Ireland 6. LOVELY MISS - By Excelebration and is the fifth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners 7. BILLY STAR - By Most Improved and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won one from seven in the UK 8. CRYING OVER HERE - By Dream Ahead and is a half sister to the Listed winner Peace Of Oasis Plaussiere could make it a quick fire double here with (5) SHE'S A BABE. Although her dam was a maiden after thirty two runs she is a niece of Penaiphobia who had excellent form in Hong Kong. Fabre introduces (1) VIDA PURA who is a filly be Dabirsim and she cannot be ruled out. (6) LOVELY MISS and (3) PRIMERAVEZ are next best. Selections (5) SHE'S A BABE - (1) VIDA PURA - (6) LOVELY MISS - (3) PRIMERAVEZ

33 Race 3 1. PLUTOCRACY - Five victories from thirty five starts and looks very likely to be involved again today 2. HIGHLAND DRAGON - Runner-up in a Quinte+ handicap at Cagnes in February and won a claimer at Chantilly last month. Respected 3. SWISS MAN - Capable of running well on best form but on a long losing run at the moment 4. FIRESTORM - Has not run since last August when unplaced in a handicap at Carlisle in the UK 5. SCRIBNER CREEK - Runner up twice in the UK this year and won a claimer at Saint-Cloud this month. Not ruled out 6. IRON SPIRIT - Half a dozen wins from fifty one outings but disappointing at Maisons-Laffitte this month 7. WITCHCRAFT - Still a maiden after eighteen starts and beginning to run out of excuses now 8. TITUS MILLS - Veteran 18-time winner who has been struggling a little lately. Might find a few too good today 9. YOOROPPA - Has not run since last August when unplaced in a handicap at Clairefontaine. Capable on her day 10. ELEVAZ - Is still a maiden after eleven starts and her two runs so far this year have been poor (2) HIGHLAND DRAGON was a runner up in a Quinte handicap at Cagnes in February before winning a Class G claimer on the sand here last month by two lengths. He gets a tentative vote ahead of (1) PLUTOCRACY who won a Class E claimer at Maisons-Laffitte earlier this month and cannot be ruled out here. (6) IRON SPIRIT and (5) SCRIBNER CREEK are next best. Selections (2) HIGHLAND DRAGON - (1) PLUTOCRACY - (6) IRON SPIRIT - (5) SCRIBNER CREEK

34 Race 4 1. ZARKAMIYA - Impressive winner on debut at ParisLongchamp last month and can be in the mix here 2. LUNE DE VATI - Unplaced in a Class 2 race at ParisLongchamp last month and is hard to recommend here 3. PHILANTHROPE - Third behind Holy Ruler in a Class 1 race at Lyon Parilly last month. Place prospects 4. DUCHESS OF DANZIG - Won a maiden at Lyon Parilly last month but faces a stiffer test here today 5. ONE COOL DANCER - Won a maiden at Fontainebleau last month and can improve again from that 6. LADY ATHENA - Won a maiden at Toulouse in November and is interesting here on reappearance 7. ASSONANCE - Talented filly who has some decent form but might find a few too good here 8. FUSE - Easy winner on her debut at Cholet last month and must be respected here 9. SO MUCH JOY - Third behind One Cool Dancer in a maiden at Fontainebleau last month. More required The top one (1) ZARKAMIYA is the selection. The de Royer Dupre/Aga Khan/Soumillon combination team up for this regally bred filly who is by Frankel out of Zarkava and she duly delivered on debut last month at ParisLongchamp. She will improve again here. (3) PHILANTHROPE should make the forecast ahead of (8) FUSE and (9) SO MUCH JOY. Selections (1) ZARKAMIYA - (3) PHILANTHROPE - (8) FUSE - (9) SO MUCH JOY

35 Race 5 1. FOREVER YOURS - Boasts decent form credentials and should be one of the main players in this race 2. CATS ON TREES - Won a maiden at Argentan in March and a decent effort in a Class 2 race at Saint-Cloud last month 3. LE TIGRE BLANC - Fourth of ten behind Bay Of Gibraltar on his handicap debut at Moulins last month. More required here 4. PREMIER LION - All three career wins have been in claimers at Compiegne. Can run in to a place 5. VALMONT - Made good improvement when placed in his last four starts. Can be in the mix 6. NADENKHA - Comfortable winner of a maiden at Nort-Sur-Erdre last month and is a player here 7. SING FOR ME - Only modest efforts at Cagnes sur Mer and Toulouse so far this year and needs to improve 8. CHANGOURO BASC - Fourth in his last two starts at Maisons-Laffitte and Lyon Parilly. Handicap debut today 9. SANS REGRET - A fair effort on her handicap debut at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Place prospects 10. NELLY - A couple of creditable efforts at Nancy and Strasbourg recently but faces a stiff test here today 11. STORY RUN - Unplaced in two maiden races at Nancy last month and hard to recommend on handicap debut today 12. LOUTRO - Unplaced on all four career runs to date and has a job of work to do here to get close 13. LOMAO - Unplaced in a maiden at Strasbourg ten days ago and will need to improve to feature here 14. FOLLEVILLE - A big improvement when fourth in a handicap at Maisons- Laffitte last month. Respected 15. OCCHIOBELLO - Runner up three times in seventeen outings and a good third at Maisons-Laffitte last month 16. STORY BEGINS - Placed in two of her thirteen career starts but likely to find a few too good here

36 Although still a maiden after seventeen starts (15) OCCHIOBELLO ran well when third behind Marina Eria in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte last time out. She had a few of these behind on that occasion and gets a tentative vote ahead of (6) NADENKHA and (5) VALMONT who have good maiden form and must be respected on their handicap debuts. (1) FOREVER YOURS and (14) FOLLEVILLE are two more to consider. Selections (15) OCCHIOBELLO - (6) NADENKHA - (5) VALMONT - (1) FOREVER YOURS - (14) FOLLEVILLE

37 Race 6 1. ACHKI - One win from eleven which was gained three starts back and will have a say 2. MOSES - All for runs were at this venue. Won on debut last season. Third last time. Chance 3. BILLABONG CAT - Three starts. Both runs this year at Fontainebleau and won on seasonal debut. Big shout 4. MOONS OF JUPITER - All five starts were last year and had one victory. More to come surely 5. AUDACIOUS GIRL - Two runs came last season and after winning on debut at Maisons-Laffitte was fifth next time 6. YORI - Placed in three of her five starts for enterprising shrewd trainer but this is tough 7. PARIGOTE - Busy enough start to the year and gained sole success two goes back. This is more difficult 8. SOCIETY LADY - Placed in all three of her starts showing bundles of ability and must be a player There might be a small field for this conditions event but it has brought together a few really smart sorts. Best of them today might be the maiden filly (8) SOCIETY LADY who has been placed in all of her three events but in doing so has shown loads of ability. She gets the allowances off (3) BILLABONG CAT and (2) MOSES while (4) MOONS OF JUPITER may improve for the run. Selections (8) SOCIETY LADY - (3) BILLABONG CAT - (2) MOSES - (4) MOONS OF JUPITER

38 Race 7 1. TAP TAP BOOM - Good strike rate with five wins from twenty but needs a big one today 2. ROCK SAMPHIRE - Dual winner from eighteen tries and has the recent form to get involved 3. COPACETIC - Still a maiden after a dozen runs and life is not getting any easier at all 4. BALLE REELLE - Dual scorer from eighteen. Third last time in a busy schedule this season 5. RAINBOW BLACK - Four wins from twenty six runs and can be forgiven a last time out failure 6. FLAUTO - One win from eighteen which was gained this year in hectic schedule. Has a chance 7. UNDISCOVERED ANGEL - Placed in Britain and also runner up at Saint- Cloud last time also. Has a shout 8. MAJORELLE - Won four starts back but has bombed out on last three occasions so ruled out 9. FRESCO - Placed in a third of his nine outings but will need to make up a lot of ground 10. ARPANI - Four wins from twenty eight. Has been performing with credit of late and must be looked at 11. PRIME MINISTER - Just the one win from fifteen but was runner up last time out and can be involved 12. FUROUS - Remains a maiden after a dozen runs and seems to be regressing if anything 13. AKIRIA - Unplaced in all four outings and another struggle looks likely here too 14. ESTEEM AUNAY - Off the mark on her ninth and last start which was here on the synthetic. Every chance 15. MAKAT POKER - A dual winner from twenty nine and has been placing well so far this season 16. CLEAR CHIMES - One win from a dozen starts and will need very best form to go anyway close 17. LE LETTY - A little bit of promise in three qualifying runs but will need a big step up

39 There is a lot to decipher here for hard pressed punters if they are to come out on top in a seventeen runner affair. (10) ARPANI sets the bar if only slightly but is at least worth chancing on current form. Soumillon is on (14) ESTEEM AUNAY and will go close. (6) FLAUTO and (2) ROCK SAMPHIRE must be looked at for the frame as should (11) PRIME MINISTER. Selections (10) ARPANI - (14) ESTEEM AUNAY - (6) FLAUTO - (2) ROCK SAMPHIRE - (11) PRIME MINISTER

40 Race 8 1. ADORABLE JULIA - Very little in her three starts and basically looks a big outsider here 2. DELICIEUX - Unplaced on all five outings and cannot be considerd for places here today 3. LA FIBROSSI - A triple scorer from twenty nine but is in a very poor run of form right now 4. DAWN PROMISE - Dual winner from twenty two and arrives here in grand form for this event 5. SIRMA TRAOU LAND - Half a dozen wins from forty and runner up on penultimate start. Hard to predict 6. ABSOLUTE SUMMER - Thrice a winner from twenty eight including last time at Compiegne and looks a big player 7. SILVER TOP - Is zero from twenty six and will have to make a major improvement now 8. NEELANJALI - One win from twenty six and a good runner up at Chantilly last time out 9. SUNDERIA - Still a maiden after sixteen runs and fourth behind Lady Chaparral last time out 10. WISHFUL THINKING - One success from twenty four which was last season but has struggled this time round 11. MISS MADIE - Improved effort here last time when third finishing three lengths behind Neelanjali 12. KILLING JOKE - Just the one success from forty five and this will be another struggle here 13. LADY CHAPARRAL - Dual winner from sixteen including here this season but now looks an outsider 14. TIBELO - Placed just the once in seven outings and looks a forlorn outsider to day 15. LA VALENTINE - Very little form in thirteen events and looks an immediate chuck out here too 16. ZORRA CHOPE - No victories from thirty four and it will be a similar story post this race 17. ZING - One score from thirty nine but is languishing now and offers little hope

41 This big field closer is completely devoid of quality and therefore it could easily fall to an outsider. Saying that, the favourite, (6) ABSOLUTE SUMMER, is made the selection and hopefully can deliver on the promise of a last time out success at Compiegne. (8) NEELANJALI can confirm form with (11) MISS MADIE from their meeting here last time. (4) DAWN PROMISE and (5) SIRMA TRAOU LAND are others to look at. Selections (6) ABSOLUTE SUMMER - (8) NEELANJALI - (11) MISS MADIE - (4) DAWN PROMISE - (5) SIRMA TRAOU LAND

42 AMIENS - 18th May Trainer of the day : Guy Verva (103, 713, 808) Driver of the day : François Lecanu (109, 204, 601) Horse of the day : Ever Angèle (609) Dark Horse : Bon Jenilou (107) Race 1 1. VOLVERING D'AGEN - Not on the podium since autumn 2016 and unlikely to trouble the judge 2. BOGOTA D'HERFRAIE - Inconsistent but seldom finishes far from the action. Could get a look in 3. BONHEUR NOCTURNE - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts inspire little confidence 4. BAMBOU DE CALVI - Blows hot and cold. Could make the frame if reproducing her best form 5. VIBRATO ELEVEN - Has no room for maneuver in a race like this. Not a priority and can be overlooked 6. BALLINA D'OURVILLE - Not done anything of note for some time and unlikely to trouble the judge here 7. BON JENILOU - Is better than recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form - respect 8. VAL THOURJAN - Runner-up on seasonal reappearance and could have more to offer. Worth a mention 9. APOLLO STAR - Entitled to have needed comeback runs and better can be expected now. Player 10. BALTHAZAR D'EM - Showed signs of a return to form last time. Can feature if confirming 11. VERY NICE KYSS - Much-improved last start when runner-up. More to do now and not the most reliable 12. VILLAGE D'ORTIGE - Not done anything of note for some time in either code and can be overlooked 13. ALTONICO - Seldom finishes far from the action in better races. One to beat at this level 14. ABERCROMBIS - Showed signs of a return to form last time. Must confirm to

43 trouble the judge (13) ALTONICO was a creditable 6th in a recent Quinte and, on that form, must have a realistic winning chance here. (9) APOLLO STAR has two comeback runs under the belt now and will racing unshod, so will be his most dangerous rival. (10) BALTHAZAR D'EM seems to be coming back on the right path and can feature if confirming the improvement shown last time. Selections (13) ALTONICO - (9) APOLLO STAR - (10) BALTHAZAR D'EM - (3) BONHEUR NOCTURNE

44 Race 2 1. BELLAGIO MONOI - Is better than disappointing recent form suggests. Outside chance here 2. BARAKA DE MONCHEL - Handy sort when applied and has the benefit of ideal starting berth. No forlorn hope 3. CHICAGO TURGOT - Won seasonal comeback but failed to reproduce that form in 3 starts since. Capable on his day 4. CORAGGIO - Made an eye-catching return to action and could well raise his game. Big runner 5. BIRDY MATCH - Serious sort in this discipline. All shoes off so has every chance from the front line 6. CABALE D'ENFER - Serious trotter when applied. Races unshod so has every chance from the front line 7. BARBADINE - Has not done anything of note for some time and can be confidently overlooked 8. BRASILIA - Not at her most productive lately and unlikely to trouble the judge here 9. CHANTACO - Battling to regain best form and needs to reaffirm. Best watched for now 10. BIGOUDIN - Appears to have lost his zest for racing this season. Others preferred 11. COCO DU CIRE - Capable performer on his day and has been in decent form of late. Not without a chance 12. BIWA FLOR - Showed signs of a return to form last time in a weaker race. More to do now - unlikely threat 13. BAILEY DE WATOU - Currently enduring stride issues and is probably best watched for now. 14. COCONUT BOND - Unreliable but does pop up in the places every now and then. Outside chance (6) CABALE D'ENFER lacks nothing in terms of ability but is delicate and hard to catch on a good day. At best and if in the mood, she could easily account for this lot. (4) CORAGGIO resumed after a rest in good form and could build on that promising comeback run to pose a threat. Both (5) BIRDY MATCH and (2) BARAKA DE MONCHEL are capable of running into the money if improving on