CABOURG - 4th August

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1 CABOURG - 4th August Trainer of the day : Jean-Pierre Thomain (407, 504, 607) Jockey of the day : David Thomain (407, 504, 607, 706) Horse of the day : Conception Delo (103) Dark Horse : Orléans Font (214) Race 1 1. CARA JUELA - Good last run over course and distance. Things look tougher today 2. CONDOLEEZZA - Not devoid of ability but ran well below-par last time out and has a lot to prove 3. CONCEPTION DELO - Has come to terms with herself in last three starts and could have plenty more to offer 4. CELIA DU MINON - Has little room for maneuver in a race of this caliber. Others preferred 5. CHRISTIANA - Has only had the one run since back from a break and unlikely to be ready

2 6. COLOMBIA D'OYSE - Two modest runs over course and distance thus far. Latest form does not instill confidence 7. BORA DU FOSSE - In contention for podium when disqualified at Beaumont. Can be gven another chance 8. CLEA MIQUELLERIE - Pleasing effort when third in a class E at Meslay after a dry spell. Can follow-up with another good run 9. CRYS DREAM - Disappointing last run after two wins in a row. Expected to make amends 10. CANDIE ELEVEN - As good as ever but steps up in grade today and could find it tough 11. CERES FLIGNY - Needs to be covered-up to give her best. Size of this field will not favour 12. BANANA STAR - Has failed to make the frame in last 31 starts. Best to be watched 13. BABIOLE VOLO - Much more competitive under the saddle at present and unlikely to trouble the judge 14. CANNELLEDOR - Surprised when runner-up at 36/1 last time out at Cherbourg. Cannot be ignored 15. BOBINE DES LANDES - Dual course and distance winner. Below-par in latest but can bounce back anytime (3) CONCEPTION DELO has shown significant progress in last three starts and is well fancied to add up to her tally. She will lead the charge in this opener ahead of (8) CLEA MIQUELLERIE who is now back on top of her game. (9) CRYS DREAM's last run is far too bad to be true and the Dubois-trained mare can be given the benefit of the doubt. (3) CONCEPTION DELO - (8) CLEA MIQUELLERIE - (9) CRYS DREAM - (14) CANNELLEDOR

3 Race 2 1. ANOTHER - Course winner. Has shown good recent form at Pornichet. Topdriver on board 2. VIVARIO DU BELLAY - Much preferred in ridden races at present and unlikely to trouble the judge 3. ALKALIZER AM - Scandinavian raider who did not enjoy the up and down hills at Vincennes. Should be track suited this time 4. ANAIS D'OLAINE - Consistent performer who is currently as good as ever. Player 5. BARONNE DE BAPRE - Well beaten last time in a Quinte+. Jumps off front row today and this should make a big difference 6. AMOUR ORAGEUX - Going through a rough patch and unlikely to attract much support 7. THE AU LAIT - As good as ever at age ten. Looks held on form but can grab a small cheque with a clear run 8. AVALO MONTAVAL - Showed better intentions in last start over course and distance but still has a bit to find to feature in today's race 9. ALTESSE DU BANNEY - Runner-up in a small race on turf last time out. Things are much tougher this time round 10. VINTAGE - Not devoid of ability but mentally fragile. Yard is on form so best to keep an eye on him 11. VANYCHOF - Well-entered in this race. Tries this course. Experienced horse who has obvious claims 12. VOILA ECUS - Does not know how to run a bad race. Looks held on form for success but remains a sound place contender 13. VEGAS VISAIS - Not likeable on recent form but has made the frame on both starts at this course 14. ORLEANS FONT - Italian import who has done well since racing on french soil. Has to be on the shortlist 15. BOLT - Going through a purple patch. Never a factor on both racecourse runs 16. UGUITANO - Boasts a sound course record. Well-entered but connections are not so confident. Best to watch

4 The way (15) BOLT has won his last five starts suggests he can do it again and make it six in a row. However the son of Prince Gede has it all to prove at this course and it may be wise to include smart performer (3) ALKALIZER AM on the shortlist. Other candidates of interest are by by order of preference (14) ORLEANS FONT, (4) ANAIS D'OLAINE and (5) BARONNE DE BAPRE in a race that remains wide open. (15) BOLT - (3) ALKALIZER AM - (14) ORLEANS FONT - (4) ANAIS D'OLAINE - (5) BARONNE DE BAPRE - (11) VANYCHOF - (12) VOILA ECUS - (10) VINTAGE

5 Race 3 1. BON WINNER - By far the smallest earner in this field. Has too much to find 2. BOLERO DU ROUILLY - Well held in an identical race over course and distance last time. Has a bit to do 3. ARGOT DE KERYANN - Disqualified in last two starts but makes his return to his preferred discipline and has a fair outside chance 4. BORSALINO DE BETAN - Disqualified six from six since the new year and best to be watched 5. ANGE DU BONHEUR - Hard to make a case on paper and best to be watched 6. BASKET DU MANS - Not devoid of ability but faces a stiff task in this class of event 7. BERGER DE CEZES - Has shown good recent form and definitely one who enters the equation 8. BELIEVE ME - Sound winner of a small race at Le Neubourg on 4 June but gone cold since then. Hard to assess 9. BEETHOV - Enduring stride issues at present and needs to show significant progress to play role 10. AVEL DERRO - Has never made the frame from four course runs and unlikely to change this figure today 11. BACCHUS CHAMBRAY - Finished fourth in a competitive Enghien class D and has claims if capable of reproducing this effort 12. BEL CANTO - Currently hitting a purple patch and likely to run a big race once again 13. BAROUDEUR D'ANJOU - Has shaped-up in a harness race at Le Mans for this. All shoes come off and must be closely monitored 14. BARDOLINO DE LEAU - Has long been struggling with form and unlikely to trouble the judge 15. BAD BOY NEP - Has demonstrated a lot of ability in this discipline last year. Can run well fresh. Capable of a surprise 16. AGADIR GEDE - Has gone out of form in last four starts and has quite a bit to prove at present 17. BRIO DE TILLARD - Has kept in shape in a harness race. Well-entered and returns to his preferred discipline with every chance

6 Despite the size of the field this looks a winable contest for (17) BRIO DE TILLARD who has previously beaten most of today's rivals. The six years old gelding has been kept in good shape in harness race for this good entry and will be retained ahead of (12) BEL CANTO whose last runs provide him with a solid form chance. Watch for (11) BACCHUS CHAMBRAY who produced an excellent last effort in a better race. (17) BRIO DE TILLARD - (12) BEL CANTO - (11) BACCHUS CHAMBRAY - (7) BERGER DE CEZES - (13) BAROUDEUR D'ANJOU

7 Race 4 1. CAMBADA D'OR - Has never made the frame from 15 course runs and unlikely to trouble the judge on recent form 2. CABALLIS - Course winner. Going through a rough patch. Other can be preferred 3. COKAHIS DE GUEZ - Much improved since back on french soil. Can make it three in a row 4. CAP HORN DES TOURS - Well beaten second to Cokahis de Guez over course and distance. Needs to up his game to reverse form 5. CHAMPION VEA - Not one without ability but remains unconsistent and others look more reliable 6. CARTOUCHE JEMISKA - Capable mare when in the mood but that is too seldom the case. Best to watch 7. CHIPIE DE BEYLEV - Hard to fault since the turn of the year and deserves to be on the shortlist once again 8. COLVERT D'HERFRAIE - Needed the run on comeback race and unlikely to be ready yet 9. CRACK DES LANDES - Won a class E at Argentan last February but has been in mixed form since then. Not a priority 10. CHARLY D'OMMEEL - Well-entered on front row. Has shown good recent form and has obvious claims 11. CALINE DE FLEUR - Displayed a couple of creditable efforts at Vincennes last winter but has not been quite the same lately 12. CONCERTO ROYAL - Returns from a 98 days spell and unlikely to play role unless betting suggests otherwise 13. CADEL DE CAHOT - Won two good races at the end of last year but has been in mixed form since then 14. CORAGGIO - Showed improvement ealier this season when winning two races in a row but has gone cold in recent starts 15. CEPAGE DES ULMES - Did not get the best of run last time out at Brehal. Franck Nivard keeps the ride. Must be closely monitored (3) COKAHIS DE GUEZ has plenty going for him in this grade on his best form and should make a bold bid. A clear second to the selection last time out here (4) CAP HORN DES TOURS has a few lengths to find to reverse form but remains a

8 solid podium contender. Associated once again with Franck Nivard, (15) CEPAGE DES ULMES is not one to be underrated and should leave behind his last below-par effort. (3) COKAHIS DE GUEZ - (4) CAP HORN DES TOURS - (15) CEPAGE DES ULMES - (7) CHIPIE DE BEYLEV

9 Race 5 1. ETAN PHIL - Disqualified four from four thus far. Hard to make a case 2. ECLAT DE BEYLEV - Has not shown much enthusiasm for the game in three public appearances. Best to watch 3. ELGAR - Has shown glimpses of ability but remains very delicate and others are prefrerred 4. EBAT D'ERABLE - Much improved on second career start and has every chance of going off the mark 5. ESPOIR DE BELLANDE - Easy winner on debut on turf one month ago. Looks an interesting candidate on first attempt on sand 6. EQUEJUELO - Off the mark at Graignes ast time but chrono isn't that great 7. EASY GOER - Much improved last two runs. Franck Nivard in commands this time round. Player 8. ESPOIR VENESI - Well beaten on both starts over right-handed courses. Hard to fancy 9. EXPRESS DE L'ITON - Three solid efforts thus far. Still has plenty to offer and must be shortlisted 10. ECU DU VIVIER - Second to a promising juvenile last time out. Can resume with winning ways 11. ESPOIR DE L'AUMOY - Has done little to inspire confidence in recent starts and best to pass over An open race! (10) ECU DU VIVIER only went down to a very promising and highly-regarded juvenile at Amiens and he did show enough ability on his winning debut to have the edge in a race like this. (4) EBAT D'ERABLE is a big improver and could be the main threat to the selection. (9) EXPRESS DE L'ITON clocked a good chrono when off the mark at Graignes and must have a chance too. (10) ECU DU VIVIER - (4) EBAT D'ERABLE - (9) EXPRESS DE L'ITON - (7) EASY GOER

10 Race 6 1. DUANG TAA - Career best effort when fourth in a class F at Pornichet last time. Faces a stiffer challenge 2. DINOZZO DE BESS - Tends to go well when not disqualified. Top-driver in command can make the difference 3. DISCO D'OCCAGNES - Won two from seven thus far but faces a tough assignment in this class of event 4. DEAL DE JAPE - Has not done anything of note for a long time and easily passed over 5. DAUPHIN DU MONT - Course winner. Capable horse in this category. Can feature if he keeps in stride 6. DJANGO DU BOCAGE - Course winner last year. Sound winner of a class F on turf last time 7. DIABLO D'HERFRAIE - Impressive winner at Graignes last time out and can score again if capable of reprodcing this effort 8. DOVE YOU VISAIS - Not likeable on paper but top-connections. Still has plenty to find 9. DELTA SEVEN - Much preferred under the saddle and unlikely to play role 10. DYNAROCK - Much improved on turf last time out but this was only five days ago 11. DOMINO DE LUNE - Encouraging effort when fourth at 39/1 in a class E at Pornichet. All shoes come off today 12. DAVCOL - Won a class E at 37/1 at Caen last May but has gone cold in three subsequent starts 13. DIPLOMATE TERRIE - Goes very well when not disqualified. All four career successes on turf. Has it all to prove on sand 14. DASSERO - Back on top of his game at present. Well-entered. Has plenty more to offer (7) DIABLO D'HERFRAIE has shown his best form on very different tracks to this but he won so easily last time that it is hard not to make a case for him. Main rival is sudden improver (14) DASSERO who has the advantage of having scored over this course and distance. (5) DAUPHIN DU MONT is a smart horse and must be given another chance. (13) DIPLOMATE TERRIE tries his luck on sand off a string of solid turf efforts.

11 (7) DIABLO D'HERFRAIE - (14) DASSERO - (5) DAUPHIN DU MONT - (13) DIPLOMATE TERRIE

12 Race 7 1. DISCO D'EM - Has yet to win a race from eleven starts. Disappointing last two efforts 2. DAISY DU BELLAY - Outclassed rivals in a grade F over course and distance. Expected to follow-up with another sound performance 3. DERBY ACE - Well beaten and never a danger for the first two home when third at 35/1 at Vichy. Still plenty to find to feature in today's race 4. DRYADE DU PARC - Course winner last year in this discipline. Much improved last start when third in a grade D 5. DONA JUELA - Showed better intentions when third on turf latest and has claims if capable of building on this effort 6. DIVA DE VAUVERT - Dual course winner last year. Did not go unnoticed when disqualified here last time. Must be respected 7. DEMARRANTE - Has shown good recent form at Vichy and although this looks tougher, cannot be ruled out 8. DOFARA - Well-entered but has yet to recapture last year's form. Others are preferred (6) DIVA DE VAUVERT has demonstrated a lot of ability in this disciipline last year and it could pay to chance her now that she has two races under her belt. If the selection happens to run below-par, (4) DRYADE DU PARC could be the best alternative for gold after her pleasant Grade D third place here one month ago. (2) DAISY DU BELLAY is on the rise and can be respected too. (6) DIVA DE VAUVERT - (4) DRYADE DU PARC - (2) DAISY DU BELLAY - (5) DONA JUELA

13 SAINT-MALO - 4th August Trainer of the day : Alain Couétil (102, 206, 502) Jockey of the day : Clément Lecœuvre (101, 309, 407, 504) Horse of the day : Belfast (101) Dark Horse : Bonny Dazzler (802) Race 1 1. BELFAST - Runner up in two of her three starts an therefore respected 2. PRESIDENTE LINE - Placed in two of her three runs and is a player here as well 3. CAP VERITE - Third in the middle of her three starts and is one to be reckoned with 4. THIS GIRL - Third on debut but did not come on for that experience next time 5. ROUSSELIERE - Finished third on debut at Clairefontaine and that bodes well for this 6. VISION D'ANJOU - Behind Rousseliere on debut and must do a little better 7. BRESILIA SACHA - A newcomer by Blue Bresil but will be seen to better effect in the future over longer 8. DEVON FINESTRA - Unplaced in three starts to date and must improve a bundle 9. RISKA - Soundly beaten on debut at Deauville and questions to answer There are a few of these on the shortlist with eventual preference going to the Manduro filly (1) BELFAST who is trained by F H Graffard. She put in a good performance when runner up at Vittel last time and is value to go one better this time round. (3) CAP VERITE is the likely favourite and must be looked at. (2) PRESIDENTE LINE and (7) BRESILIA SACHA can place. (1) BELFAST - (3) CAP VERITE - (2) PRESIDENTE LINE - (7) BRESILIA SACHA

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15 Race 2 1. SHAMSOUN - Well beaten here on debut and looks one to leave alone 2. WINWHIP - Unplaced in both outings and looks a big outsider now 3. ON THE MOON - Still to place in both runs and makes little appeal at this stage 4. SOWGAY - Placed a few times in twenty four runs but that record is enough to say no 5. HEGEMONY - Placed twice in five runs but form is not progressing right now 6. EL TANGO BELLO - Placed in four of his six runs and is one for the shortlist for sure 7. VIEWBANK - Must improve on both his starts to date to hold any hope at all 8. IRISH MOON - One place from her four runs and is one to rule out as such 9. SERIEMA - Placed a few times from thirteen runs and frame potential again 10. CATCH THE WIND - Very little hope after four outings to date and ignored here again 11. HELLO AGAIN - Placed in two of her four runs and has a squeak on those efforts 12. ALAIZ D'ANGE - Five starts and improved on last few of those when placed 13. SIDELSKIE - Improved efforts when runner up in two of last three goes so that was better The profile of (12) ALAIZ D'ANGE has been on an upward curve in her last few visits to the track whereby she has shown improvement to finish in the frame at Royan and Senonnes. If she can eek out another bit here she might get the job done. (6) EL TANGO BELLO and (4) SOWGAY should be thereabouts. (11) HELLO AGAIN might greet the judge in fourth. (12) ALAIZ D'ANGE - (6) EL TANGO BELLO - (4) SOWGAY - (11) HELLO AGAIN

16 Race 3 1. NEW BRESIL - Seventh on debut at Deauville and should come on for that 2. DANCING MASTER - Finished half a length behind New Bresil on debut so should be close to that one again 3. DIMAIE - Finished sixth on debut at Deauville but was well beaten 4. BEAUTE ABSOLUE - Soundly beaten on debut at Chantilly and must do a whole lot better 5. SAMPHIRE - Showed a little promise when sixth at Compiegne so there is hope 6. GREAT FAMILY - A newcomer by Pedro The Great but looks a big outsider 7. SACRED LIFE - Newcomer. Dam was unraced and this is her first foal to race. Could be interesting 8. PEARL RIVER STAR - Newcomer. Dam was a triple winner and has produced one foal from three to be successful 9. GABILOU - Newcomer. Dam won once but has produced seven winners from ten foals including the high class Natagora 10. VICOPISANO - Newcomer. Dam was unraced and has yet to produce a winner from two foals to race 11. KATANA ONE - Newcomer. Dam was unraced and only foal to race has been successful 12. MARINA ERIA - Newcomer. Dam was a maiden and this is her first foal to race It has difficult to look beyond the superbly bred (9) GABILOU who is a half brother to no less than seven winners but most notably to Natagora who was a brilliant winner of the English One Thousand Guineas winner. He should be good enough to score on debut. (8) PEARL RIVER STAR does appeal for second. (5) SAMPHIRE and (2) DANCING MASTER have frame chances. (9) GABILOU - (8) PEARL RIVER STAR - (5) SAMPHIRE - (2) DANCING MASTER

17 Race 4 1. SIGNS OF PEACE - Made it win number three when scoring here last time out and big hopes once more 2. BARBASSIONNE - Has won a quarter of his sixteen runs and might have a chance 3. CITY LIMITS - Dual winner from sixteen including at Dieppe last time so should be involved 4. SHERE CALM - Dual winner from thirteen including two runs back at Clairefontaine 5. NOBLE AGRIPPINA - One win from twenty one and has a chance on best numbers 6. REBECAMILLE - She has won her last two so is bang in form with still a bit to find though 7. JUST YOU AND ME - Off the mark on seventeenth start last time at Nancy so could improve again 8. VODKA DOUBLE - Still winless after fifteen and is an easy enough chuck out 9. COMMEMORATION - One win from seventeen but is bang out of form and little hope The selection here is (1) SIGNS OF PEACE who came back to form with a bang last time out here at this venue and the chances are that she can a to that success this time round again. The price should be workable. (2) BARBASSIONNE is another that should come into play. (7) JUST YOU AND ME and (3) CITY LIMITS are frame contenders. (1) SIGNS OF PEACE - (2) BARBASSIONNE - (7) JUST YOU AND ME - (3) CITY LIMITS

18 Race 5 1. IN THE LOPE - Not too much promise in both runs last year and now dropped into claimer 2. ROY BURG - Placed in three of five runs and can be involved at the finish perhaps 3. EVALYA SENORA - Is zero from a dozen tries and has it to do even in this company 4. EVASION ABSOLUE - Placed in three of her ten starts and is not without hope in this weak contest 5. PRIME TIME - This one time scorer from seven is definitely the one to beat in this 6. DISCO FLASH - Dual scorer from seventeen and can be forgiven last time out effort 7. SALUT FRIPOUILLE - One victory from twenty and seems to have a few pounds to find on ratings 8. OTTAVIA - Won at Morlaix in May but has been downhill since then 9. ETTA - One win from twenty two runs but woefully out of form right now 10. LEANDRA FAOUDEL - Three poor efforts to be fair and has little or no chance in this 11. GALAPAGA - Third on debut but has gone down hill rapidly since then 12. LA DISTRAITE - Has shown next to nothing in ten unplaced outings and must improve 13. LOVE YOURSELF - Unplaced in all four outings and is an immediate chuck out 14. DANKARA - One win from eight runs but form seems to be tailing off This is the moment for (5) PRIME TIME to execute another victory to go with his sole win to date. The son of Pivotal stands out from a form point of view and has a relatively unexposed look about him still. He should be plenty strong enough to off this opposition headed up by (2) ROY BURG and (4) EVASION ABSOLUE. (1) IN THE LOPE can hit the frame as well.

19 (5) PRIME TIME - (2) ROY BURG - (4) EVASION ABSOLUE - (1) IN THE LOPE

20 Race 6 1. ALFA MANIFESTO - Dual winner from nineteen including last time at Plesse on second hurdles start 2. ALMIBURG - Placed in two of his three runs and must be a player here 3. ETOILE SECRET - Runner up on debut here and not disgraced on subsequent outing 4. TRY PLEASE - One flat win from a total of eleven mixed outings and a bit to prove 5. DE SAINT GOUSTAN - A newcomer by Califet and should be monitored in the betting exchanges 6. PETITRENNE - Place in two of her four outings but needs to do better now 7. AMARA - Triple winning nine year old but has been off for over three years 8. TERRE DE SIENNE - Two fair efforts on the level which were well spaced out but could go well 9. MY SECRET - Still to place after nine efforts and is an easy chuck out 10. EN AVANT TOUTE - Well beaten on debut at Compiegne and has a lot to do here 11. ELASTIQUE MOME - A newcomer by Spider Flight who looks a huge outsider 12. STRELITZIA BORGET - Finished eighth on both runs to date and difficult to build a case for 13. NUIT DE MAI - Triple winner from twenty one but some ground to make up on Alfa Manifesto 14. MISS AN CO - Soundly beaten on both outings to date and is avoided here There has to be a fair chance that (3) ETOILE SECRET will go close to winning this if she can improve a tad on both her efforts to date which promised a good deal. She was runner up on debut here and then not disgraced at Chateuabriant. She must take the beating. (1) ALFA MANIFESTO scooted in last time and should go well. (7) AMARA and (5) DE SAINT GOUSTAN can look at the frame. (3) ETOILE SECRET - (1) ALFA MANIFESTO - (7) AMARA - (5) DE SAINT

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22 Race 7 1. DRAKKAR CONDEEN - Tenth on debut at Dieppe and that will not cut the mustard 2. TEXAS HOLDEM - Still a maiden after sixteen tries so best to avoid again 3. BUEN STAR - He has won two claimers in his last three outings so comes here on a high 4. SINGAPORE BOND - Well beaten on all three flat starts so must do better in this sphere 5. SPECIALE ONE - Is zero from eleven but was runner up here three starts back 6. SO SAD - Very little to shout about after thirteen unplaced efforts so avoided 7. DJAC DE LARCHAMP - One win from fifteen runs an is not without hope for another 8. LITTLE BAHIA - Hard to fancy on the evidence of six flat starts to date so left out 9. DEMOSTHENE - Placed in six of his eleven and not a complete no hoper 10. FOURMETOT - Triple winner from twenty five outings and is generally consistent 11. KANIDOR - Off the mark on eleventh and final start at Gemozac last time so in form 12. ELNATH - Just the one win from twenty one and not burning it up at the present In an ordinary claiming event one horse appeals more than most. That is the bang in form Fertillet trained runner (3) BUEN STAR. The gelding has won two of his last three races and can generally be counted upon to give of his best and that mean's plenty in the context of this heat. (11) KANIDOR and (5) SPECIALE ONE can place ahead of (10) FOURMETOT. (3) BUEN STAR - (11) KANIDOR - (5) SPECIALE ONE - (10) FOURMETOT

23 Race 8 1. DORS DINE - Placed in three of her eight runs but must improve to figure 2. BONNY DAZZLER - Runner up on debut in April and has performed ok in two since 3. ANA DU BOIS - Some snippets of form in a handful or runs and might get involved 4. DAMOISELLE ALLEN - Better effort when third at Senonnes last time out but must double on that 5. RUNE - A newcomer by Konig Turf and best watched for future one imagines 6. JANIDELLE - Well beaten on only start and appears a no hoper in all homesty 7. DAYA DES BROSSES - Placed in two of her three starts and might do so again 8. ZAINDARI - Finished eighth on debut at Auteuil but may improve for that 9. STELLA IMPERIALE - Triple winner from fourteen runs in lowly company but this is weak 10. DALAKINA - Best watched today with a view to the future and is a big outsider A poor event to bring the curtain down on the day's proceedings. Bets should be kept to a minimum. (2) BONNY DAZZLER might get the better of some decidedly questionable opposition but she is no good thing. Some hope can be gleaned from her three efforts to date. (4) DAMOISELLE ALLEN ran better last time and could be a threat. (3) ANA DU BOIS and (1) DORS DINE for the frame. (2) BONNY DAZZLER - (4) DAMOISELLE ALLEN - (3) ANA DU BOIS - (1) DORS DINE

24 DEAUVILLE - 4th August Trainer of the day : James-Stan Moore (206, 708, 707) Jockey of the day : Maxime Guyon (107, 204, 406, 506, 604) Horse of the day : Ross (301) Dark Horse : Shirley Tango (815) Race 1 1. PETRUS - Has shown some improvement in his last two runs but more required again today 2. GRAND DADDY - Fifth of twelve to Cascadian on his debut at Chantilly last month. Needs to improve again 3. LOUIS D'OR - Over three lengths in front of Grand Daddy on his debut at Chantilly last month 4. DRUMMORE - A close second to Dice Roll on his debut at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Looks the one to beat here 5. DRAGON'S TEETH - Second on his French debut in a claimer at Croise- Laroche in June. Tougher test here 6. DIAMOND VENDOME - Second to Patascoy on his debut at La Teste Buch last month. Respected today 7. TRUE ROMANCE - By George Vancouver and is a half brother to the Listed placed Winter Springs The Andre Fabre trained colt (4) DRUMMORE had three lengths back to the third when beaten a short head by Dice Roll on his debut over this distance at Maisons-Laffitte last month. He is the selection to break his maiden tag today. (6) DIAMOND VENDOME made a promising debut at La Teste Buch and looks the main danger. (3) LOUIS D'OR and (7) TRUE ROMANCE are next best. (4) DRUMMORE - (6) DIAMOND VENDOME - (3) LOUIS D'OR - (7) TRUE ROMANCE

25 Race 2 1. LE KING - Third of sixteen to Marinafoot in a maiden at Vichy last month and dropped to a claimer here 2. BELOBOG - Well beaten fifth of eight behind Le Gitan in a claimer at Compiegne last time out 3. CHANTE BLU - Showed some improvement at Argentan last time out but more required today 4. WOOLDIX - Won a Class 2 race at Senonnes in June and a creditable effort at Vichy last time out 5. CAPTAIN KISSINGER - Disappointing in his three starts in the UK but interesting here on his French debut 6. AUTUMN LODGE - Still a maiden after eight starts in the UK but some decent placed form and must be respected Stan Moore is a shrewd trainer when it comes to this type of race and (6) AUTUMN LODGE had some decent placed form in the UK and also ran in a Listed race at Royal Ascot. He is the selection here ahead of (4) WOOLDIX who was a Class 2 winner at Senonnes in June and must be respected at this level. (5) CAPTAIN KISSINGER and (1) LE KING are next best. (6) AUTUMN LODGE - (4) WOOLDIX - (5) CAPTAIN KISSINGER - (1) LE KING

26 Race 3 1. ROSS - Second in a Group Two race at Meydan last time out in March. Dropped in class and a leading player here 2. CITY MONEY - Well beaten in a Group Three here last time out but a close second to Al Jazi in a Listed race in April 3. DARING LION - Won a Class B handicap in Germany last time out but faces better opposition today 4. BOHEMIEN - Fourth to High Quality in a Class D race here last month. Needs to improve on that 5. WALEC - Finished three lengths behind Gold Vibe when fourth in a Class B race at Maisons-Laffitte last time out 6. GOLD VIBE - A close second to Largent Du Bonheur in a Class B race at Maisons-Laffitte in June and respected here 7. NARNIA DAWN - Won a Class D race at Lyon Parilly last time out in May and has place prospects here 8. ENGAGING SMILE - Has been running in Jersey and the UK and not recommended here on her French debut 9. YEAH BABY YEAH - Won a Class B race here on the sand in August 2016 but needs to improve on recent form in the UK (1) ROSS has not run since March when a close second to Second Summer in a Group Two race at Meydan. He is a former Listed winner here on the sand and dropped in class today he can return to winning ways. The lightly raced but improving (6) GOLD VIBE looks the main danger to the selection. (2) CITY MONEY and (7) NARNIA DAWN are next best. (1) ROSS - (6) GOLD VIBE - (2) CITY MONEY - (7) NARNIA DAWN

27 Race 4 1. ARABICA - Improved from her debut when second to Sagres at Maisons- Laffitte last month 2. ELFEND - Well beaten third here behind Ken Colt on her debut in a newcomers race last month 3. OLESKA - A close second to Audacious Girl on her debut at Maisons-Laffitte last month and a leading player here 4. SAVE THE DATE - Needs to improve from her debut run at Chantilly last month to feature here today 5. THE NIGHT LADY - Well beaten fourth of six behind Absolute City on her debut at Salon-Provence in June 6. LOVE AND PEACE - Second to Stella Di Camelot on her debut at Saint-Cloud last month and must be respected 7. YORI - Outclassed in a Group Three race here last month after a second on her debut in Germany The Rouget/Soumillon combination can strike here with (3) OLESKA who was only beaten a short head by Audacious Girl on her debut at Maisons-Laffitte last month. She had daylight back to the third on that occasion and looks the one to beat here. (6) LOVE AND PEACE and (1) ARABICA should provide the main opposition. (2) ELFEND is next best. (3) OLESKA - (6) LOVE AND PEACE - (1) ARABICA - (2) ELFEND

28 Race 5 1. ILLUMINATOR - Well beaten twelfth of fifteen behind Lina First in a handicap at Mont-De-Marsan last time out 2. AJACCIO - Impressive three length winner from Gold Penny on her debut at Chantilly in June. Leading player here 3. RONCEY - Two decent efforts in Class 1 races at La Teste Buch recently and not without a chance 4. PRESTISSIMA - Won twice in 2016 and a couple of fair placed efforts this year but plenty to do here 5. ARTISANNE - A battling win here on the sand on her debut last month and can be in the mix today 6. WESTIT - Has been running in Listed races and dropped in class today she has solid place claims 7. DENITZA - Finished nine lengths behind Westit when sixth to Dallas Affair in a Listed race at La Teste Buch last time out 8. BLUE FLEUR - Won a maiden race at Vittel last month but faces much better opposition today 9. CASCADE - Third to Rondonia on her debut at Chantilly in May. Likely to improve from that 10. SILK OF RIO - Has won four times from seventeen starts. Needs to improve on recent form After two decent fourth placed efforts in Class 1 races at La Teste Buch (3) RONCEY gets a tentative vote here to record her second career success in a competitive Class 2 race. (2) AJACCIO was an impressive winner on her debut at Chantilly and even though the form has not worked out well she must be respected. (6) WESTIT and (5) ARTISANNE are next best. (3) RONCEY - (2) AJACCIO - (6) WESTIT - (5) ARTISANNE

29 Race 6 1. RAQEEQ - Carries top weight on his handicap debut after a comfortable win in a maiden at Nantes last time out. Respected 2. HUKAMAA - Second to Kallipso in a handicap at Compiegne last month. Leading player today 3. MOTZER - Raised 2.5 Kg for winning a handicap at Chantilly in May. Not without a chance here 4. AZAMIX - Won a claimer by two lengths at Clairefontaine last month and is on a fair mark 5. YANK THE BANK - Six lengths to find with Hukamaa from their latest outing at Compiegne last month 6. AQUATIQUE - Third to Ideal Choc in a claimer here on the sand last month. Plenty to do today 7. WALKURE - Gets a 2.5 Kg penalty today for her win in a handicap at Le Touquet twelve days ago. Big ask here 8. APPALACHIAN SPRING - Meets Hukamaa and Yank The Bank on slightly better terms from their last run but more required 9. NINIAN DES AIGLES - Has been disappointing recently but he is sliding down the handicap at the moment 10. SOUVIGNE - Raised 2 Kg for winning a handicap at Vichy in June. Disappointing at Vichy last time out 11. KALLIPSO - Gets a 2.5 Kg penalty today for winning a handicap at Compiegne last month. Might be a bit much 12. METHODIC - Showed some improvement at Saint-Malo last time out but hard to recommend on handicap debut 13. PUSSY GALORE Kg better off with Walkure for a half length beating at Le Touquet last time bout Placed behind Motzer and Kallipso in handicaps at Chantilly and Compiegne recently (2) HUKAMAA is well handicapped here today. She should be suited by the trip and can record her second career success. (1) RAQEEQ was an impressive winner of a maiden at Nantes last time out and cannot be ruled out. (3) MOTZER and (4) AZAMIX can make the frame.

30 (2) HUKAMAA - (1) RAQEEQ - (3) MOTZER - (4) AZAMIX

31 Race 7 1. LILI DU SUD - An easy six length winner of a claimer at Compiegne ten days ago and will be hard to beat today 2. BOMBETTA - Second to Mon Amie Chop in a claimer at Chantilly recently and not without a chance 3. MONEY SISTER - Fourth on her debut in Italy in June and hard to recommend on her French debut 4. DIAMOND PURSUIT - One win from six starts in the UK and is interesting on her French debut 5. LAUREVA CHOPE - Fourth to Audacious Girl on her debut at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Likely to improve 6. OCCHIOBELLO - Needs to improve from her recent outing when unplaced in a claimer at Compiegne 7. RACHAEL'S ROCKET - Ran very green on her debut at Sandown eight days ago and should come on for the run 8. SHESGOTTHELOT - Decent third here behind behind subsequent Group Three winner Tantheem in a maiden last month 9. OONA - Two and a half lengths in front of Laureva Chope when third Audacious Girl on her debut at Maisons-Laffitte last month (1) LILI DU SUD was an impressive six length winner from Shenoya in a claimer at Compiegne ten days ago. The second had won a claimer there earlier last month. She gets the vote ahead of the Moore pair (8) SHESGOTTHELOT and (7) RACHAEL'S ROCKET who are coming from a yard that knows how to win this type of race. (9) OONA is next best. (1) LILI DU SUD - (8) SHESGOTTHELOT - (7) RACHAEL'S ROCKET - (9) OONA

32 Race 8 1. PHILOMENA - Gets a 4.5 Kg penalty for an easy win in a handicap at Vichy last month. Tough task here 2. SHOOT - Second to Premiere Gachette in a maiden at La Teste Buch last time out. Plenty weight on her handicap debut 3. AUTARCIE - Third behind Bella Bolide in a maiden at Saint-Malo last month. Not without a chance off this mark 4. TAMARAMA - Disappointing last time out at Dieppe and hard to recommend on her handicap debut 5. BLACK JACK CHARLY - Placed in her last two starts at Aix-Les-Bains and Croise-Laroche but others preferred here 6. SILENT FORTUNE - Gets a 2 Kg penalty for her win in a handicap at Croiuse- Laroche last time out. Place prospects today 7. LAMBARI - A close second to Elektra Street in a Class G race at Cluny last month and respected on her handicap debut 8. WOOTALOVE - Fourth to Bubble Bath in a claimer at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Interesting on her handicap debut 9. HOLY ROMANE - A close second to Ascot Day in a Class 2 race at Nantes last month and on a fair mark 10. SISSI DOLOISE - A few decent efforts in handicaps this year but might find a few too good today 11. MAROBOB - Runner up in four handicaps already this year and her turn is not far away 12. NUMERATION - Second to Ettu in a claimer at Compiegne ten days ago but a stiffer test here 13. BERLIN CALLING Kg better off with Philomena for a four and a half length beating in a handicap at Vichy last month 14. ZOE LA GRIBOUILLE - Has been disappointing recently after a promising start to her career earlier in the year 15. SHIRLEY TANGO - Third to Cajamarca in a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Well handicapped 16. SABAWA - Unplaced in all five starts this year and hard to recommend here today

33 In a competitive handicap to close proceedings for the day a tentative vote is given to the well handicapped (15) SHIRLEY TANGO who won a modest claimer at Wissembourg in early June before being placed in handicaps at Saint-Cloud and Maisons-Laffite. (11) MAROBOB and (3) AUTARCIE are two more for the short list. (9) HOLY ROMANE and (7) LAMBARI are next best. (15) SHIRLEY TANGO - (11) MAROBOB - (3) AUTARCIE - (9) HOLY ROMANE - (7) LAMBARI

34 PORNICHET - 4th August Trainer of the day : Jacques Bruneau (605, 707) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (111, 210, 312, 407, 509, 709) Horse of the day : Artiste du Lys (108) Dark Horse : Best d'hermès (303) Race 1 1. TOR MENTO - Third of 13 in a ridden race at this track on July 17. Disqualified when reverting to harness at Lucon last week 2. SILENT OPAL - Runner-up five times in Third run back from a 10- month absence 3. APACHE DE BEAUM - Runner-up at Saint-Pierre-la-Cour in June and at Graignes last time out but disqualified twice in between 4. AIMANT - Victorious at Challans in February. To the rear at Saint-Jean-de- Monts last Sunday and hasn't shown best form at this track in two previous visits 5. AVION DE BRY - Second at Challans in April and at La Roche-Posay on July 23. To the rear at La Ferte-Vidame last Sunday 6. AND ZERO DIX - Runner-up at Saint-Malo in May and third at Avranches on July 23. Not a factor when 10th of 16 at La Ferte-Vidame latest 7. ALPHA D'YVEL - A victory and three places this term but disappointing when unplaced at Agon-Coutainville on Monday 8. ARTISTE DU LYS - Victorious at Graignes in April and third in last two outings - most recently at this track on July 28. Barefoot first time 9. PRIMULA BRAZZA - Won at Machecoul in April and at Vincennes in June. Fourth of 17 at Enghien a week ago. Starts from 25m line 10. QUEASY - Not on the podium in nine runs since taking third place at Vincennes in Febuary 11. VARIUSO DU BOUFFEY - Scored at Chateaubriant in early June. Fourth of 16 at Feurs last week. Eric Raffin at the reins for the first time since mid-june 12. UNGARO D'EVA - Recorded first success since 2014 when obliging at this track over longer on Tuesday 13. URICANO - Third at Maure-de-Bretagne in April. Stayed on well to take sixth of 16 at Le Mans last week 14. ARIUS DU DOUET - Successful at La Capelle and Chartres this term but

35 prone to breaking stride 15. ATOLL DANOVER - Runner-up for the third time in 2017 at Compiegne last week. Front shoes remain off (8) ARTISTE DU LYS could get punters off to a good start in the opener which is also the richest race on the card. Jean-Luc Bigeon's charge was third at this venue at the end of last month and running barefoot for the first time can improve on that form. (12) UNGARO D'EVA won here on Tuesday but steps back in trip while Eric Raffin is back at the reins of (11) VARIUSO DU BOUFFEY. (8) ARTISTE DU LYS - (12) UNGARO D'EVA - (11) VARIUSO DU BOUFFEY - (15) ATOLL DANOVER

36 Race 2 1. CHRISTOPHER JONES - Sole win gained in Fifth of 16 at this venue on July 21 on second run back after an 11-month absence. Front shoes off only first time 2. CASSIUS DU PIRAI - Not in the frame since winning at Vincennes in April Fourth at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle in May. Regularly breaks stride 3. CASTILLE DU LILAS - A win and two places in 2016 but prone to disqualification this term 4. CRAZY LOVE GES - Third of 15 at Avignon in mid-june but disqualified in all five other appearances this year 5. CITE DE CONNEE - Course winner last November. Fourth of 13 to (12) Capella du Vivier at this track last week on second run back from an eight-month break 6. CHRISMI - Has gone off the boil since winning at La Roche-sur-Yon and finishing second at Meral in April 7. COLLINS DE BUCY - Scored at Saint-Pierre-la-Cour on July 16. Sixth of 15 at Chateau-du-Loir last Sunday 8. CEKITO DE JUPILLES - Victorious at La Guerche-de-Bretagne in April. Fourth of 16 here latest on July CARLA DES CHALIERS - Only victory achieved in 2015 and not on the podium since. Seventh of 15 at Les Sables-d'Olonne last time 10. COUCOU DE L'EPINE - Off the mark at the 28th attempt last week in a 16- runner contest at Plesse 11. CALL BOY DANOVER - Successful at Caen in March and at Vichy in May running right handed. Second attempt going counter clockwise. Starts from 25m line 12. CAPELLA DU VIVIER - Opened 2017 account at this track when favourite last week on fourth run of the campaign 13. CASA JENILOU - Four wins last year. Third at Vincennes in January. Disqualified last three outings 14. CIKIA DEIHA - Course winner twice last summer. Runner-up at Saint-Brieuc this June. Disqualified here latest on July CAZAUBON DAIRPET - Consistent sort who has already won at Maure-de- Bretagne and Questembert this term 16. COLUMBIA - Two wins in 2016 and runner-up four times this year. Down the field at Durtal latest

37 An open heat where course-winner (5) CITE DE CONNEE is a tentative selection. The daughter of Ni Ho Ped d'ombree should come on for her fourth to (12) CAPELLA DU VIVIER here last week on what was her second run back from eight months off. The consistent (15) CAZAUBON DAIRPET is an obvious threat along with Plesse-winner (10) COUCOU DE L'EPINE. (5) CITE DE CONNEE - (15) CAZAUBON DAIRPET - (12) CAPELLA DU VIVIER - (10) COUCOU DE L'EPINE - (8) CEKITO DE JUPILLES

38 Race 3 1. BASHO CARISAIE - Took a ridden contest last October. Disqualified in last three harness races 2. BUCKINGHAM PALACE - Only success from 40 outings came at Rouen- Mauquenchy 12 months ago. Third of 16 at La Ferte-Vidame last Sunday 3. BEST D'HERMES - Two victories - at Les Andelys and Montignac - and five places from nine races this year 4. BALOU D'AND - Third at Nantes in January but hasn't figured in seven races since 5. BOLERO DELAVERA - Third of 12 at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle on July 14 on second run back from 11 months off 6. BANZAI DE MONE - A win - at Pont-Chateau in June - and a second this term but has also been disqualified three times 7. BOUTON D'OR MARIA - Opened account at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle at the start of June. Fourth of 15 at the same track last week. Back shoes off first time 8. BLACK WILLIAMS - Runner-up of 16 to (13) Berlitz Seven at this track on July 25 when a 35/1 chance 9. BANZAI DE TIZE - Fourth of 18 at Vichy in most recent haness race in May. Triumphed in a ridden race at Nancy on the first day of June. Never a factor at Chinon next time 10. BOOSTER DU FLINOIS - Course winner in March. Fourth of 16 also here latest on July BAMBOU TAHITI - Six wins and six places from 14 outings. Most recently second of 16 at Cabourg on July 25. Starts from 25m line 12. BOLIDE DE GIVRY - Victorious at Mamers in June. Third of 16 to (13) Berlitz Seven at this track last week 13. BERLITZ SEVEN - Off for a year after winning at Amiens in July Accounted for two of these when scoring on second run back at this venue last week 14. BAHIZ DE FLORANGE - Recorded fourth podium of the year when runnerup of 16 at Saint-Malo on July BRIGHT DU COGLAIS - Four wins under the saddle in 2016 and third twice this term. First harness outing for 20 months After a year on the sidelines it only took two races for (13) BERLITZ SEVEN to

39 record his seventh career win when beating runner-up (8) BLACK WILLIAMS and third-placed (12) BOLIDE DE GIVRY at this track on July 25. Recent Cabourgsecond (11) BAMBOU TAHITI could turn out to be the biggest danger on this occasion. (13) BERLITZ SEVEN - (11) BAMBOU TAHITI - (8) BLACK WILLIAMS - (12) BOLIDE DE GIVRY

40 Race 4 1. D'ARTAGNAN - Off the mark at Questembert in June but disqualified eight times from 11 outings 2. DUREO DE REGEN - Third place three times this year. Fifth of 14 on ridden debut at Agon-Coutainville last time 3. DALY MONNERIE - Lost maiden tag at Rostrenen in June. Seventh of 14 at Graignes latest 4. DELTA GEDE - Third place five times from 12 races but yet to win. Back shoes off first time 5. DRAGSTER DE BOMO - After five failures to complete finally came good when scoring at this track on July DELCO DU BAS BOSQ - On the podium twice this campaign but also disqualified four times 7. DREAM OF RIDER - Opened account at Toulouse in April last year. Debut for new trainer on first run since March and back shoes off first time 8. DUC DES CLERBOSQ - Scored for the first time at Eauze in June but disqualified three times since 9. DE KERVILOU - Runner-up at Guer-Coetquidan on July 14 and filled the same berth in an 11-runner heat at Plesse last week 10. DIAM ORANGE - 20-race without a win. Runner-up at Challans in April and fourth at the same track in May. Second run back from two-month break 11. DIAMANT D'HAUFOR - Won at Segre last year. Runner-up at Meslay-du- Maine in March. Fourth of 11 at Le Mont-Saint-Michel last time 12. DIACRE DES TITHAIS - Three podium finishes in Fourth run back from a seven-month break and barefoot second time 13. DRAKKAR DES ISLES - Runner-up at Tours in April. Some respectable efforts since without making the frame. Fifth of 16 at Clairefontaine las week 14. DESTIN DE L'AUBE - On a hattrick after wins at Lucon and Les Sablesd'Olonne last month (12) DIACRE DES TITHAIS showed enough last year to suggest a win shouldn't be too far way. Running barefoot again and with three races in his legs this could be the day. (7) DREAM OF RIDER - who scored at Toulouse last year - has the back plates removed first time while (5) DRAGSTER DE BOMO finally came good at this track last week.

41 (12) DIACRE DES TITHAIS - (7) DREAM OF RIDER - (5) DRAGSTER DE BOMO - (4) DELTA GEDE

42 Race 5 1. DIVINE DU KLAU - Disqualified on only previous appearance in April Connections are upbeat about her n-awaited return 2. DORA DE VIETTE - 13 races without troubling the judge 3. DADODCHA - Third place twice in the early part of this year. Fifth of 14 at Agon-Coutainville on Monday 4. DOLLY DU NORD - Scored at Le Croise-Laroche in May Disqualified at Nancy on June 1 on first run for 12 months 5. DORIMENE - Won at Les Sables-d'Olonne 12 months ago before finishing second at this track. Third run back from 10 months off 6. DRYADE DU CHATELET - Runner-up at Bihorel-les-Rouen in May and at Landivisiau in June. Fourth of 13 at Questembert on July 9 7. DOUCEUR RUSH - Third at Pontivy in May. Runner-up of 16 in a claimer at Avranches last week 8. DANAIDES - Won on debut at Sainte-Marie-du-Mont 12 months ago. Best run for a while when fourth of 11 at Les Sables-d'Olonne on July DIANA D'AUVILLIER - A win and two thirds last summer. Hasn't figured in seven outings this term 10. DOUCE DU MEYX - Off the mark at Lyon-Parilly in November. Not in the frame since. Debut for new trainer 11. DOTATION PRIOR - Not on the podium in 13 races since winning at Machecoul on debut in March last year 12. DEMOISELLE DUOPHI - A win and a second last year but not on the podium in nine races this term 13. DEESSE DE MORTREE - Third in a claimer at Villedieu-les-Poeles in June. Runner-upof 14 at Guerlesquin on July DAYA - Victorious on debut and third place twice subsequently in summer Fourth run back from 10-month absence A tricky but fascinating heat where (14) DAYA has an ideal opportunity if able to reproduce the form of her early career between May and July (9) DIANA D'AUVILLIER also needs to relive her glory days while (8) DANAIDES wasn't disgraced when fourth at Les Sables-d'Olonne two weeks ago. The participation of (1) DIVINE DU KLAU is also of interest.

43 (14) DAYA - (9) DIANA D'AUVILLIER - (8) DANAIDES - (1) DIVINE DU KLAU

44 Race 6 1. ESTIVE DADU - Debut for filly by Insert Gede out of Reverie Dadu. Qualified at Meslay du Maine 2. EL LOCO - Disqualified on debut at Saint-Brieuc. Finished fast to take fourth place of 12 at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle last week 3. ERIKA GRIFF - Fourth on debut at Ecommoy. Third of 14 at Bernay next time. First run on the all-weather 4. ECHENTA CHEF - Third at Segre on debut in June. Fourth in both races since 5. ESMERALDA DE JYR - Runner-up of 14 at this track on debut. In contention and going well when breaking stride also here on July EASY ATOUT - Best placing so far when runner-up at 14 at Les Sablesd'Olonne latest on July ELDORADO FRANCE - Best run to date when runner-up of 14 at this track on July 7 8. ELLA DE LA RIVE - Recorded first podium when third at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle on July 14. Fifth of 14 at La Roche-Posay next time 9. ELYSEA DES BORDES - Third at Saint-Aubin-les-Elbeuf in June and at Moulins-la-Marche last time out on July EROS REYOR - Runner-up at Chartres in April. 11th of 16 at Laval latest 11. EMIR DE CHENU - Third on debut at Savigny-sur-Braye and most recently runner-up of 14 at Les Sables-d'Olonne. Disqualified three times in between 12. ESPRESSO DODVILLE - Runner-up at Vire and third at Chartres when last seen in April 13. ELISEA DU DESTIN - Disqualified either side of win at Saint-Pierre-la-Cour in June 14. EVERTE - Third at Lyon-Parilly in May and fourth in last two outings at Laon and Feurs (5) ESMERALDA DE JYR looked likely to play a major part when breaking stride at this track two weeks ago and with a clear round can make amends. The main danger could be (3) ERIKA GRIFF who has shown ability in both outings to date while (13) ELISEA DU DESTIN could be a force to be reckoned with if keeping within the rules.

45 (5) ESMERALDA DE JYR - (3) ERIKA GRIFF - (13) ELISEA DU DESTIN - (7) ELDORADO FRANCE

46 Race 7 1. EQUINOXE STED - Disqualified in harness on debut. Ninth of 15 behind runner-up (7) Empereur du Boulay in first ridden race at Les Sables-d'Olonne last week 2. ESCAPE DE HOUELLE - Broke stride early on at Caen on debut on May ESCOBAR - Fourth in first two outings. Seventh of 15 behind runner-up (7) Empereur du Boulay at Les Sables-d'Olonne a week ago 4. ENDORPHINE - Third of 20 at Caen in June on debut. Disqualified twice subsequently 5. ETINCELLE DU SURF - Third at Graignes and fourth at Vincennes in February but hasn't figured since 6. ERKI SIBEY - Third in both outings under the saddle - most recently when behind runner-up (7) Empereur du Boulay at Les Sables-d'Olonne on July EMPEREUR DU BOULAY - Best run to date when beating four of these when finishing second of 15 at Les Sables-d'Olonne on July ECOUTE MOI - Opened account at Ecommoy on July 9. 11th of 15 behind runner-up (7) Empereur du Boulay at Les Sables-d'Olonne in most recent ridden race 9. ELVIRA FLIGNY - Yet to complete in harness. Victorious at Moulins-la-Marche on ridden debut. Runner-up of 15 at Cabourg last week 10. EMINENCE DE VALNY - Only podium finish from 15 starts when runner-up at Reims in March. Fourth of 15 behind second-placed (9) Elvira Fligny at Cabourg last week 11. ENVOL THE BEST - A win and a second in harness. Ridden debut 12. EDEN DU LEARD - Three podium finishes in April/May. Second run back from two-month break (9) ELVIRA FLIGNY has found her metier under the saddle and arrives on the back of a decent second place at Cabourg last week. (7) EMPEREUR DU BOULAY and (6) ERKI SIBEY are closely matched on their second and third at Les Sables-d'Olonne last time. (11) ENVOL THE BEST has his first race in this discipline.