MARSEILLE-BORELY - 26th February

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1 MARSEILLE-BORELY - 26th February Trainer of the day : Jérôme Reynier (116, 302, 404) Jockey of the day : Tony Piccone (104, 406, 609, 812) Horse of the day : Labartoli (303) Dark Horse : Ajmany (113) Race 1 1. TREE OF GRACE - Won five races in 2017 including a Class G handicap over 2450m here in October. Ran well in a Class D race at Cagnes last month but plenty high in the weights 2. OCTOKING - Four times successful from thirty six career starts including a Class B handicap on the turf at Chantilly last May and was gallant second in a Quinte at Compiegne in October 3. SEE THE SUN - Won a Class D handicap in a close finish at Toulouse in November a 3 Kg penalty. Won three in a row on the sand at Pau earlier last year. Tough test off this mark 4. MISS MOME - Was kept busy all last year but did manage three victories in

2 total. Runner up in a Class D handicap on the sand at Cagnes last month and not ruled out 5. MAGNENTIUS - Won a Class E race at Marseille Vivaux in December and followed that up with a win in a Class D race at Chantilly last month. Second in a Class D handicap on the sand at Cagnes this month 6. DARK DREAM - Won a Class D handicap on the turf at Cagnes last month. Got a 3.5 kg penalty for that win and struggled on the sand there last time. Not without a chance 7. GOUREL - Third of seventeen behind Palpitator in a handicap at Maisons- Laffitte last time out in September. That was a decent effort and he is one to keep an eye on today 8. LE BANDIT - Third of six behind Campillo in a Class E race at Marseille Vivaux earlier this month. Capable at this level on his day but just two wins from his last twenty nine starts 9. UN BEAU MEC - Last of six behind Campillo in a Class E race at Marseille Vivaux earlier this month. Rarely runs a poor race though and cannot be ruled out of a place today 10. DESERT WARRIOR - Has won three of his last five including a Class G handicap at Salon-Provence in December but a poor run at Cagnes last time out. Tough task today at the weights 11. MYSTERIEUX - Not beaten far when fifth of six behind Show Me in a Class E race here in October. Third in a Class D race at Salon-Provence in December but plenty to do today 12. EQUILADY - Won four times in 2017 including a Class E handicap at Lyon Parilly in November. Well beaten in three runs since then and hard to recommend today 13. AJMANY - Nine time winner from forty two including a Class G claimer on the sand at Cagnes last month. Has some decent form on the turf as well and not without a chance 14. MOKKA - Eight of sixteen behind Mezidon in a Class D handicap on the sand at Cagnes last time out. Will need to improve to feature in this race today 15. JUST A FORMALITY - He is a triple winner from thirty one career starts including a Class 2 race at Salon-Provence in December. Well beaten in three races on the fibresand since then 16. ITS ALL CLASS - Won a Class D handicap on the turf at Cagnes last month and got a 3 Kg penalty. Second to Yume in a Class E race there since then and in top form at present

3 (13) AJMANY has had all three runs this year so far on the fibresand at Cagnes which have included first and second place finishers in claimers. He has some decent form on the turf and off a fair mark he gets the vote here. (4) MISS MOME has continued her good form in 2018 and should not be far away at the finish. (16) ITS ALL CLASS could still be on a favourable mark and cannot be ruled out. (9) UN BEAU MEC and (6) DARK DREAM are next best. (13) AJMANY - (4) MISS MOME - (16) ITS ALL CLASS - (9) UN BEAU MEC - (6) DARK DREAM - (7) GOUREL - (5) MAGNENTIUS - (2) OCTOKING

4 Race 2 1. EFRAAN - A promising debut when third to Pretreville on the sand at Cagnes this month. Consider 2. JACK'S SON - Has not shown enough in his five career starts to suggest he can win here today 3. THIS IS US - Has the experience factor but is likely to find a few too good here today 4. TINO JELOIS - Had three runs at Cagnes showing some promise in them but more required here 5. AUBEVOYE - Fourth behind Mutawajjeh in his debut on the sand at Cagnes last month. Can be in the mix 6. TRESPALACIOS - Tenth behind Authorizo in his debut on the sand at Cagnes last month. Needs to improve 7. PRO AM - Second behind Al Mashrab on his debut here in October and a fair effort at Salon-Provence in December 8. IN FRONT - Well beaten on his debut at Deauville last October but can improve from that (1) EFRAAN and (5) AUBEVOYE both made promising debuts on the sand at Cagnes recently and slight preference is for the Rohaut trained colt who was third behind the decent Pretreville although a market move for the Rouget horse would be significant. (7) PRO AM ran well here on his debut in October and must be respected. (8) IN FRONT is next best. (1) EFRAAN - (5) AUBEVOYE - (7) PRO AM - (8) IN FRONT

5 Race 3 1. KATJA - Runner up in a maiden at Cagnes seven days ago but more required here today 2. NICE GLORY - A couple of good runs on turf including one here in October. Not ruled out 3. LABARTOLI - A promising debut at Saint-Cloud last September and is one for the short list here today 4. HIDE THE KEY - Well beaten on her debut at Cagnes last month but can improve from that 5. DITES MOI - Needs to improve from her three career starts to date to feature here today 6. NOORDHOUT - Third behind Holy Ruler in her debut on the sand at Cagnes last month. Respected 7. CROUTON - Needs to improve from her two career starts at Agen and Nimes last Autumn to date to feature here today 8. LUTETIA - By Lawman and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won three from fourteen 9. FARADAY LE DUN - By Kentucky Dynamite and is the second foal to run out of a dam that won one from twelve 10. MONDURA - By Manduro and will be only the second foal to race out of an unraced dam The Rouget trained filly made a promising debut at Saint-Cloud last September when fifth behind the subsequent Group Three winner at Deauville With You. She can deliver on that promise here today. The newcomer (10) MONDURA is a niece of the high class Brametot and must be respected. (2) NICE GLORY and (6) NOORDHOUT are next best. (3) LABARTOLI - (10) MONDURA - (2) NICE GLORY - (6) NOORDHOUT

6 Race 4 1. SENOVILLE - Fourth to Nosdargent in a Class 2 race at Cagnes this month. Plenty weight to carry 2. PEACEFUL CITY - Good recent form winning two of her last five at Marseille Vivaux. Place prospects 3. DANCE COLONY - Well beaten in a Class 1 race at Cagnes last time and has a few lengths to find 4. ALETS - Runner up to Al Mashrab in a handicap at Cagnes this month. Not ruled out today 5. COREMY - Runner up on her first two starts at Marseille Vivaux but well beaten twice since 6. JESSY LOVE - Consistent filly who won a maiden at Marseille Vivaux last time out. A player here 7. PRINCESSCHOPE - Had been knocking on the door before winning a maiden at Cagnes this month. Respected 8. MISVA - Got off the mark in a maiden at Marseille Vivaux in November and a few decent efforts there since 9. CHANTE BLU - One win from twelve career outings but likely to find a few too good today 10. POLDINA - One win in a claimer from ten career runs but others look more likely today 11. GRANDE VADROUILLE - Hit the frame in the first three of her six runs last season but two below par efforts this year 12. ROCKY VICTORY - Remains a maiden after fifteen career starts but a couple of better runs lately 13. DARK HORSE - Creditable efforts a few times at Marseille Vivaux late last year but others preferred 14. PETIT MARIN - Yet to win after sixteen career starts and needs major improvement to feature today (6) JESSY LOVE gained a deserved first success when winning a maiden at Marseille Vivaux last month. She has to prove herself on the turf but is well handicap and gets a tentative vote. (4) ALETS has been runner up in her last two races at Cagnes and cannot be discounted here. (2) PEACEFUL CITY and (7) PRINCESSCHOPE can make the frame.

7 (6) JESSY LOVE - (4) ALETS - (2) PEACEFUL CITY - (7) PRINCESSCHOPE

8 Race 5 1. PENJACK - Won a Class E race at Lyon La Soie back in October and can go close here today 2. MENARDAIS - Twelve time winner including a Class G claimer on the turf at Cagnes last month. Respected 3. SAYALINO - Good win in a Class G claimer at Marseille Vivaux last month but a stiffer test here 4. VENEZIA - She has won three from seventeen and has been consistent lately but a tough task here 5. SPEED OF SOUND - Three time winner from thirteen runs in France and entitled to respect here 6. ALENCON - Fifth behind New Outlook in a Class G claimer at Cagnes this month. One for the short list 7. LIPARI - Two wins from four in France after winning Class G claimers at Angers and Salon-Provence 8. SINABOY - Has not run since May of 2016 when fourth in a Class F handicap at Fontainebleau 9. TOP HAT KITTEN - Dual winner from twenty four outings but likely to find a few too good today 10. ARISTOTE - Won a couple of handicaps earlier last year but has been in poor form since then Although disappointing on the sand at Cagnes this month (1) PENJACK was in decent form ore that and is well capable at this level. This looks a good opportunity to record his fifth career success today. (2) MENARDAIS won a Class G claimer on the turf at Cagnes last month and can be in the mix again today. (6) ALENCON and (7) LIPARI are next best. (1) PENJACK - (2) MENARDAIS - (6) ALENCON - (7) LIPARI

9 Race 6 1. NEXT TEMPTATION - Has been running well in claimers lately and third in a Class E race here last October 2. DRY MARTINY - Half a dozen wins from twenty nine including a Class E race at Salon-Provence in December 3. ALHORIZON - Enjoyed a fruitful 2017 season winning four times but two poor efforts at Cagnes this month 4. KAILYN - Four time winner from twenty six starts but disappointing at Cagnes last time out 5. MER ET JARDIN - A couple of decent efforts on the turf at Cagnes recently and not ruled out here 6. SHEHAB - Won two handicaps in 2017 and runner up in a Class G claimer at Cagnes this month 7. MONFRERE - Won two handicaps last year but plenty to do here after a poor run at Cagnes last month 8. WAYNE - Twice a winner from nine which came in two of his last four runs. More required today 9. RANDULINA - In good form recently. Probably better on the turf and not without a chance 10. GREY SENSATION - Four time winner from forty three including the last of those at Lyon Parily in November. Consider 11. VENT DU LARGE - Three modest efforts so far this year and might be in the grip of the handicapper 12. MAIREEF - Was out-paced in his last race at Marseille Vivaux in October and could struggle here 13. UN DE LA CANEBIERE - Disappointing last four starts at Marseille Vivaux and needs to improve from that 14. MYXIAS DE PIREY - A winner of a Class E handicap at Le Mans in December but two poor runs since then 15. SHERMAN OAKS - Eight time winner who has been doing well in claimers but a stiffer test here 16. TWISTINA - Just the one win from eighteen career starts and likely to find a few too good here

10 (10) GREY SENSATION has run well on the sand in his two runs on the sand at Cagnes this year after winning a Class E handicap at Lyon Parilly last November. Back on his preferred surface today he can get back to winning ways. (9) RANDULINA and (1) NEXT TEMPTATION both come here in decent form and cannot be discounted. (3) ALHORIZON is next best. (10) GREY SENSATION - (9) RANDULINA - (1) NEXT TEMPTATION - (3) ALHORIZON

11 Race 7 1. KING DOUNA - Lightly raced since last of three wins back in 2015 and maybe best watched 2. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE - A four time winner from fifty five but is on a long losing streak right now 3. NOGENT - Placed just twice in nine runs and therefore is hard to fancy today again 4. ARIZONA RUN - Thirteen time winning veteran who is always capable of putting up a solid show 5. BOWLING GREEN - Ran a bit better last time at Cagnes-Sur-Mer following two blow outs previously 6. MOT DE PASSE - Six time winner from twenty five and very good runner up at Marseille-Vivaux last time 7. TESORO MOI - She is still a maiden after ten outings and is pretty easy to dismiss from this 8. RYOS - Just the one win from twenty nine but was only denied by small margin at Cagnes last time 9. DAMIRO - Finished off last year with a good victory but has been very poor in two starts this term 10. SISTER CHOPE - She is a triple winner from seventy one but two runs at Cagnes this season are off putting 11. MISS RAFAEL - A dual winner from sixty and while third last time was still beaten far enough 12. ROIVILLE - She is a four time winner from twenty six but cannot be fancied at all on recent numbers 13. CLAUDIA ERIA - Dual winner from forty but blew out on reappearance at Cagnes having missed all of GRANADA - She is a dual winner from forty and bounced back to form in second at Cagnes last time 15. SYLHEN'CE - She has won three from fifty and did it well on penultimate start at Cagnes but hard to predict 16. TAMA - She is still a maiden after twenty runs and is very easy to dismiss out of hand

12 It could be worth rowing in with the back to form (14) GRANADA here in an open looking handicap. The selection popped up out of the blue to finish second at Cagnes last time and should build on that surely. (8) RYOS also did something similar last time and rates the biggest threat. (4) ARIZONA RUN ia always to be respected. (11) MISS RAFAEL and (2) PRINCESS CHARLOTTE can figure also. (14) GRANADA - (8) RYOS - (4) ARIZONA RUN - (11) MISS RAFAEL - (2) PRINCESS CHARLOTTE

13 Race 8 1. TOP SENSATION - Four time winner from thirty six including last time at Cagnes-Sur-Mer 2. ROYAL BOWL - Still a maiden after thirteen starts and will be capable of a win some day 3. JACK SPARROW - Eight time winner from eighty one and has run well bar one race recently 4. SPECTACULAR CITY - Has won nine from ninety five but last two efforts at Cagnes were poor 5. PERLE NONANTAISE - Thrice a winner from thirty five but has had an inauspicious start to the year 6. ETOILE ESINA - She is seven from fifty two but is another that has to find top form this term. Might do 7. ZANICIA - A triple winner from forty two but showed nothing in two runs so far this year 8. TY COBB - Both runs this term were at Marseille-Vivaux and did finish third on the first of those 9. TASSILO - A triple winner from twenty seven runs but has had a slow start to this year 10. DIASPORA - Three time scorer from thirty two and had a productive campaign last season 11. CLORINDA - Thrice a winner from twenty two and did show more zest last time out at Cagnes 12. DARLING DE LOIRE - She is three from thirty nine but has her work cut out here to add to those 13. ATLANTIDE - Made it win number four from twenty six when scoring at Lyon- La-Soie last month but poor latest 14. AMIE INTIME - Only one win from twenty nine but has threatened on other occasions in fairness 15. KOSKOROBA - He is a triple winner from thirty five and in fairness the handicapper is relenting 16. FORMENTOR - He is a dual winner from thirty two but latest couple of efforts are off putting

14 Very good recent form is thin enough on the ground with several of these for this closing handicap. One that does boast a last time out victory though is (1) TOP SENSATION who prevailed at Cagnes earlier this month and might double up now. The maiden (2) ROYAL BOWL will click some day. (6) ETOILE ESINA is due a big one. (11) CLORINDA and (12) DARLING DE LOIRE have each way claims. (1) TOP SENSATION - (2) ROYAL BOWL - (6) ETOILE ESINA - (11) CLORINDA - (12) DARLING DE LOIRE

15 MONT-DE-MARSAN - 26th February Trainer of the day : Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé (104, 203, 312) Jockey of the day : Adeline Mérou (403, 605, 805) Horse of the day : One Sweet (204) Dark Horse : Dona Maribel (815) Race 1 1. DECRET - Ran a good race on debut over fences at Auteuil last May but pulled up at Pau in December 2. DATCHA DES MOTTES - Placed in her first two chase starts before falling at Clairefontaine in August. Respected here 3. SACHA MALPIC - Just a hint of promise in twelve winless runs and will likely struggle again here 4. SHAKADAME - Runner up to Danse Du Large in a chase at Meslay-Du-Maine in November and can go close here 5. CHATEAUDEMALMAISON - Won a claiming hurdle at Pau last month but disappointing in both chase starts to date Just five runners go to post here and preference is for the Chaille-Chaille trained (4) SHAKADAME who was a winner over hurdles at Bordeaux last March and made a promising chase debut when runner up at Meslay-Du-Maine in November. (2) DATCHA DES MOTTES has some decent chase form and looks the main danger to the selection. (5) CHATEAUDEMALMAISON is next best. (4) SHAKADAME - (2) DATCHA DES MOTTES - (5) CHATEAUDEMALMAISON

16 Race 2 1. EPICURE DE BERCE - A bit of promise in four career runs to date but must do better here today 2. PONTAILLAC - By Deportivo and is the sixth foal to run out of a dam that has produced three winners 3. CHAILLD'ELLE - Fifth to Every Bere on her debut in a claiming hurdle at Angers this month. Not ruled out 4. ONE SWEET - Placed in his last three claiming hurdles at Pau. Not without a chance today 5. AFRICAN SPIRIT - Had not run since last April when fifth in a claiming hurdle at Pau last month. Can be in the mix 6. ELLEGIA DU MEE - Nothing at all to get excited about in her five starts to date and overlooked here 7. WHAT ABOUT MONDAY - Won three claimers on the flat last year and makes her hurdle debut here today 8. IRRESPONSABLE - A couple of decent efforts in claiming hurdles at Cagnes lately and has place claims here today 9. ELATHA - Unplaced in two starts on the flat before falling and pulled up in two hurdle runs (4) ONE SWEET has been knocking on the door at this level recently. He has been placed in his last three starts at Pau and had some fair form at Auteuil before that. He gets the vote ahead of (8) IRRESPONSABLE who has been showing up well in claiming hurdles at Cagnes lately. (5) AFRICAN SPIRIT and (3) CHAILLD'ELLE can make the frame. (4) ONE SWEET - (8) IRRESPONSABLE - (5) AFRICAN SPIRIT - (3) CHAILLD'ELLE

17 Race 3 1. YERMO - Won first time over hurdles at Agen last November but has struggled since then 2. MAKONDE - Lightly-raced but showed big improvement when second to Spirit Ness here in November 3. TAKA TAKATA KATAKA - She is a four time winner from thirty six but has been in poor form at Pau lately 4. HAPPY MARCH - Well beaten seventh behind Spirit Ness here in November in only start of MIXBOROUGH - Has only shown limited ability in condition races and pulled up in a claimer at Pau this month 6. LE PRELAT - Unplaced in a claiming hurdle at Clairefontaine last July in his only start of BENOCHOP - Just the one win from nineteen starts and two poor efforts in 2017 before pulling up at Pau last month 8. GANGNAM STYLE - Dual winner from thirty career runs but has been on a long losing run now 9. CINCINATI - Scored once from ten outings on the flat but three poor efforts over hurdles so far 10. FULL OF CAR - Had not run since August of 2016 before falling in a hurdle race at Pau this month 11. GRENEHOUT - Runner up in a claiming hurdle at Agen in November but pulled up at Pau in December 12. CRAZY MADRIK - Has not run since October of 2015 when winning a chase at Le Pin Au Haras. A chance if ready (12) CRAZY MADRIK was runner up in two of her three starts over hurdles before winning on her chase debut at Le Pin Au Haras in October of She has been off since then but if close to her best she should be good enough here. (11) GRENEHOUT is capable on his day and looks the main danger to the selection. (2) MAKONDE and (3) TAKA TAKATA KATAKA are next best. (12) CRAZY MADRIK - (11) GRENEHOUT - (2) MAKONDE - (3) TAKA TAKATA

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19 Race 4 1. GREY CAVIAR - Capable of running well on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence 2. OSCAR NONANTAIS - Nine time winner from thirty three including his last two at Toulouse. One for the short list 3. PAUL SOTO - Gained second career win at Bordeaux-Le-Bouscat last September and not ruled out here 4. ZING - Erratic horse who seldom wins races but did come second a couple of times in December 5. SUNDAY RACER - Fourth behind Catch Dream in a Class G claimer at Pau last time out. Place prospects 6. EZPELETAKO - Eight time winner from sixty four starts but two poor efforts at Cagnes recently 7. BOGNOR - Won a Class G claimer at Pornichet this month but a poor run at Chantilly since then 8. ARNULFO - Two wins from sixteen starts in Spain but well beaten on his only French start 9. CAPTAIN ROCKET - Five time winner from ninety five but finished last season on a poor note and no better at Toulouse this month 10. POBBLES - Won in the UK and Spain last year but others are preferred on her French debut 11. SINNDANARA - Had not run for almost two years when unplaced in a handicap at Pau this month A Class G claimer winner at Toulouse in December (2) OSCAR NONANTAIS followed that up with a win in a handicap there earlier this month. The distance is perfect and he can make it a hat trick of wins today. (3) PAUL SOTO is well capable at this level and looks the main danger. (5) SUNDAY RACER and (8) ARNULFO can make the frame. (2) OSCAR NONANTAIS - (3) PAUL SOTO - (5) SUNDAY RACER - (8) ARNULFO

20 Race 5 1. BALLDY D'AZE - Won a couple of Class E race at Durtal in November and respected here today 2. FAIPASSI FAIPASSA - Only had three runs on the flat last year and placed in both starts at Pau this year. On a fair mark at the moment 3. NEMERINA - Has won three times in Spain but yet to taste success in France after twelve attempts 4. ZALIAPOUR - Knows how to win and has been runner up in his two of his last three. Could finish in the money 5. SNOWMASTER - Looked back to form here earlier this month and might be a threat again today 6. THE NINAS - Former eleven time winner from eighty four but not in that fettle now and might struggle 7. VEMIX - Thrice a winner from twenty nine but will need to improve from his latest start at Pau 8. PIXIE HOLLOW - Four time winner from forty five career starts but well beaten on her return at Pau this month 9. ACHICOCO - Four time winner from thirty four career starts and entitled to plenty of respect 10. CRACK MAMBO - Won a Class G handicap here last September but well beaten in his two runs since then 11. GETTY - Got a 3 Kg penalty for his win in a Class E handicap at Pau last month but ran well there since 12. SHAKSTORMY - Disappointing last few runs in Likely to find a few too good here today (1) BALLDY D'AZE did not seem to enjoy the sand in his last two starts at Deauville in December but is a different proposition on the turf and can record his seventh career success here today. (2) FAIPASSI FAIPASSA has started the year in decent form and cannot be ruled out. (5) SNOWMASTER and (4) ZALIAPOUR can make the frame. (1) BALLDY D'AZE - (2) FAIPASSI FAIPASSA - (5) SNOWMASTER - (4)

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22 Race 6 1. NOCTIS MAJ - Won a handicap at Toulouse last October but has gone cold in four subsequent starts 2. MOON DE LA GESSE - Still a maiden after twenty two starts but has been placed a good few times 3. ONE DEAL - Has run with merit in better races but has only one win from forty eight runs 4. MOHAWK - Had not run since May of 2016 before unplaced in a Class G claimer at Pornichet last month 5. MILREVES - Had some decent form in handicaps last year and has place prospects here today 6. DEMPASAR - Finished fifth behind Vim in a handicap at Pau last time out. Could run well here 7. REFSING - A dual winner from thirty two starts and runner up at Toulouse this month. Can be in the mix 8. QUILARO - Disappointing in a Class E handicap at Pau last time out. Others can be preferred 9. WHAT A STORY - Poor efforts in his last two starts at Cagnes this month and hard to recommend here 10. COMME UNE GRANDE - Competitive off this mark but erratic and looks hard to fancy after last three modest efforts 11. BETTY DU SUD - Mostly modest form on the turf and did not fare any better on the sand lately 12. ZALAYOUNI - Has won five from thirty eight and a good run when third at Cagnes last time out 13. GAY SERENADE - Well tried last year without winning and a poor run at Pau last month. Others preferred (7) REFSING won a Class E race here over course and distance this time last year and after a poor of results after that he finished second in a handicap at Toulouse this month. On a fair mark he can return to winning ways today. (12) ZALAYOUNI ran well at Cagnes recently and must be respected. (6) DEMPASAR and (5) MILREVES are next best.

23 (7) REFSING - (12) ZALAYOUNI - (6) DEMPASAR - (5) MILREVES

24 Race 7 1. POLONIA QUEEN - Won handicaps at La Teste Buch and Toulouse last Autumn but was raised 6.5 Kg in the weights as a result 2. CROSS WITS - Seems to reserve his best form for the sand at Marseille Vivaux but has place claims 3. SUFRAH - Got off the mark in a Class E handicap at Pau last month. Won again there since and respected here 4. EWEN DE LA FARGE - Two unplaced efforts before a good second in a Class E race here this month. Not ruled out 5. VAL DE LA GESSE - Won two small races on turf in 2017 and has been placed twice at Pau this year 6. KENRISK - Showed improvement when placed in his last three starts and not without a chance today 7. URBAN RIVER - Consistent sort who is competitive off this mark but has yet to win a race from eleven starts 8. TY DREAM - Just the one victory from twenty four runs and will have it all to do here as well 9. PELIAS - One win from her eight career runs but on balance would not seem good enough for this 10. EPATANT LE DUN - Creditable efforts in last two starts at Toulouse but a stiff test on handicap debut 11. LANVOLER - Remains a maiden after fifteen career runs and likely to find a few too good again today (3) SUFRAH recorded his first career success in a Class E handicap at Pau last month and followed that up with another win there in a claimer. He is gone up 3.5 Kg in the weights after that but can make it three in a row here today. (6) KENRISK has been knocking on the door lately and can go close again today. (4) EWEN DE LA FARGE and (1) POLONIA QUEEN are next best. (3) SUFRAH - (6) KENRISK - (4) EWEN DE LA FARGE - (1) POLONIA QUEEN

25 Race 8 1. GALEASTAR - By Soave and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won two from seventeen 2. L'EVADEE - By Konig Turf and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won one from twenty two 3. MELODIE CELESTE - Easy winner when off the mark at Toulouse in September and two good efforts since. Can be in the mix 4. HALDANYRA - One win from her six career runs and is capable of running in to a place here 5. ELWOOD'ESCAR - Made little impression in his first three runs before winning a maiden at Auch in October. Not ruled out 6. DOWNTON D'AYZA - Placed in a few of his fourteen tries and could have some sort of say today 7. DJANGO STAR - Unplaced in all six career starts to date and looks an outsider here today 8. EAUSAUVAGE LANLORE - Has not shown any enthusiasm for the game in three public appearances and best to watch 9. DIAMAND DES ILES - By Annapolis and will be the first foal to run out of a dam that was unraced 10. FORBAN DU PECOS - Well beaten in both of his starts on the flat and pulled up his hurdle debut last month 11. DEXTERS - A fair effort when fourth here on his debut last September but will need to improve 12. GOLDEN BROWN - Has shown capabilities on the flat and ran well on debut over jumps at Toulouse in October 13. DIPSY PONTADOUR - Has not run since last June when unplaced at Montauban. Others preferred today 14. MISS D'ARGENT - Showed promise here on debut but fairly ordinary since and can be ruled out 15. DONA MARIBEL - Disappointing on debut but comes from a powerful yard and not without a chance 16. GAYA UP - Unplaced in her two starts here and at Tarbes and not recommended here today

26 (15) DONA MARIBEL was disappointing on her debut at Toulouse last September when a well beaten seventh behind (3) MELODIE CELESTE in a maiden race. She comes from a yard that has a good record in this type of event and gets a tentative vote to reverse those placings today. (5) ELWOOD'ESCAR and (12) GOLDEN BROWN are two more to consider. (4) HALDANYRA is next best. (15) DONA MARIBEL - (3) MELODIE CELESTE - (5) ELWOOD'ESCAR - (12) GOLDEN BROWN - (4) HALDANYRA

27 ENGHIEN - 26th February Trainer of the day : Franck Anne (116, 406, 706) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (105, 209, 308, 507, 712) Horse of the day : Dayton (603) Dark Horse : Fangio de Bailly (405) Race 1 1. DAUPHINE DE CLECY - Usually acquits herself well when applied. Could pick up some stake money 2. DALIE DU CITRUS - Encouraging effort on return to action. Had been struggling at Vincennes prior to the spell. Can surprise 3. DOLLY DU QUESNE - Capable Dutch performer who ran ran with merit in first two French outings. Money chance 4. DAME DE TILLARD - Currently on the upgrade but fully shod today so may be best to watch 5. DIVA D'OR - Solid winning effort at Graignes and looks capable of stepping up in grade successfully 6. DESIREE DES LANDES - Got back in the game at Laval one week ago following a string of poor Vincennes efforts. Respected 7. DANSE DES CARAIBES - Made a winning return to action at Angers two weeks ago but things look tougher here 8. DIOLIDA DE CELLAND - A total disappointment since the autumn and has nothing to offer under harness 9. DIVINELLA - Talented but delicate mare that has progressed nicely of late and cannot be written off 10. DIVA DU PONT - Handy type but has not raced since last November and is likely to need the race 11. DARIANA CACIT - Did not go unnoticed in last start at Graignes and cannot be ruled out of the equation 12. DIVA SEYA - Solid for much of last year but has since lost her way and with shoes on will pose no danger 13. DARLING HAUFOR - Very consistent in this division and likely to go close if applied 14. DOLCE ROYALE - Surprised last time at Vincennes when third at 24/1 in a

28 class E. Extra-distance unlikely to suit 15. DOUCE GERGAUDERIE - A winner of three in a row last year bu has made no impact in three starts since back from a spell 16. DAME NORMANDE - Consistent for the most part and is expected to go well once again. Has yet to win a race from 20 starts Although she is a delicate mare (13) DARLING HAUFOR has ample ability and should win a race of this nature if she can keep within the rules all way round. (3) DOLLY DU QUESNE has been in fine form recently and looks the big danger to the selection. Associated with Eric Raffin in-form (5) DIVA D'OR is another candidate with a sound winning chance. (13) DARLING HAUFOR - (3) DOLLY DU QUESNE - (5) DIVA D'OR - (16) DAME NORMANDE - (11) DARIANA CACIT

29 Race 2 1. ECLOPE DU GUELIER - Placed four times last year but yet to win from 15 races. Best to watch 2. EXIL D'ERABLE - Even-money favorite when disqualified here last week. Can be given another chance 3. ECHO DU TRIO - In the frame in two of his last four and cannot be excluded of the equation 4. EAGLE PASS - Surprised when third at Chateaubriant last time out. Has claims on the back of this effort 5. EDDY DU VIVIER - A winner of three from four last year. Off since May and is unlikely to trouble the judge 6. ECHO DE STAR - Will come on a lot from his return to action. Has shown ample ability last year and can surprise 7. EPILOBE DE BAILLY - Ran better than last placing suggests at Vincennes in a better contest. enters the equation 8. EXPERT D'ERPION - Finished fourth in a class D at the venue five days ago. Has obvious claims 9. ESKANDAR - A very productive horse last season. Can run well fresh and has to be shortlisted 10. ENERGETIC - Won three from five last year. Physically impressive and will have benefited of the winter break. Requires monitoring (2) EXIL D'ERABLE caught the eye on his reappearance run at Vincennes but subsequently disappointed here. He is in for redemption today and gets the vote. (10) ENERGETIC is a very promising horse who should be closely monitored on his return to action. (9) ESKANDAR is likely to enjoy this course and should be at the premises too. (2) EXIL D'ERABLE - (10) ENERGETIC - (9) ESKANDAR - (8) EXPERT D'ERPION

30 Race 3 1. DARIUS DU LOCHEUR - Still a maiden from 15 and in current condition can be ruled out 2. DOMINO DU BON AIR - Complicated individual that flopped on all three starts this winter and chances slim at best 3. DESTIN GEDE - Is better than recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form 4. DEESSE DE FOOT - Decent for the most part under the saddle but ended last season on a low note. Off since 28 December 5. DIABOLIC QUEEN - Can prove a handful but not devoid of ability. Could have a say in the outcome 6. DIPLOMATE - Off since mid-december but has ample ability in this code and can be in the shake-up 7. DAHLIA DU BON AIR - Victorious at Rouen-Mauquenchy in November but has been in mixed form since then 8. DIDINE DU DIGEON - Encountered misfortunes in the running at Vincennes latest. Has strong claims on best form 9. DIZA DU COURTILLE - Modest recent form under harness and switches back to the ridden code with hopes 10. DRAGSTER WINNER - Smart trotter but regularly shows a lack of discipline. Will win if applied 11. DEMON DE BABEL - Got back in the game last time out at Vincennes when second to (10) DRAGSTER WINNER. Chance 12. DEESSE DE JULLOU - Recorded a career best effort when runner-up at Vincennes last time out. Has to be respected 13. DEESSE DU RELAIS - Never finishes far from the action but looks held for success. Place prospect at best (10) DRAGSTER WINNER has strong Vincennes form and looks a sound winning prospect if capable of keeping in stride all way round. (8) DIDINE DU DIGEON ran a good race at Vincennes over 2175m and will appreciate the rise in distance. Both (6) DIPLOMATE and (11) DEMON DE BABEL are very capable in this division and confirmed under the saddle so can be in the shake-up too.

31 (10) DRAGSTER WINNER - (8) DIDINE DU DIGEON - (6) DIPLOMATE - (11) DEMON DE BABEL

32 Race 4 1. FATRIK DES ROMAINS - Finished fifth at 106/1 in a small race at Graignes latest. Good inside draw 2. FLORAY VEDAQUAIS - Smart individual under the saddle and can be worth a look in on return under harness 3. FELIX DU CHERISAY - Going through a rough patch; has failed to make the frame in three starts in this division 4. FIER DES CHARRONS - Moderate type that has shown ability in this division and must be respected 5. FANGIO DE BAILLY - Has been gelded at the end of last year and should come on a lot from comeback run. Can be in the shake-up 6. FLEO LILA - Ran well in defeat in an identical race at Vincennes last time out. Has every chance of going one better 7. FELIX DU BOURG - Has demonstrated good consistency in the claiming division and will again have his chances 8. FRIVOLE DES BORDES - Moderate type with a regressive profile and needs to make significant progress to win 9. FABULEUSE PAOLA - Disqualified three from three thus far and is hard to make a case 10. FLEUR DU BIWETZ - Not sighted on both starts to date and is unlikely to pose a threat 11. FUN DE BELLANDE - Yet to show any great aptitude under harness and unlikely to shake things up 12. FORCING DU CAP - Three poor efforts in harness and one under the saddle so far. Dramatic improvement required 13. FOREMAN - Much improved last run at Agen and can grab a cheque with further progress (6) FLEO LILA ran a good race on his first attempt in a claimer and looks capable of going off the mark this time round. he will be retained ahead of (7) FELIX DU BOURG who is back under suitable conditions and should be a lot more competitive than last time out. (5) FANGIO DE BAILLY had shown early promises before he was gelded. He can be given the benefit of the boubt.

33 (6) FLEO LILA - (7) FELIX DU BOURG - (5) FANGIO DE BAILLY - (4) FIER DES CHARRONS

34 Race 5 1. FISTON D'AWAGNE - Off the mark at Lyon one week ago and has plenty more to offer 2. FABULOUS DREAM - Acquits himself respectably for the most part. Has caught the eye - include 3. FAKIR GRIFF - Improving sort who pleased at Vincennes last time out. Strong claims 4. FANZI DU GLANON - Two good runs under these conditions last year and is not out of it 5. FILOPOTO PENA - Made a promising return to action at Vincennes one week ago and should be respected 6. FORMIDABLE VOYAGE - Kicked his career off successfully but has since endured stride issues on a regular basis 7. FUCHSIA PIERJI - Displayed a solid effort on penultimate start at Vincennes and has every chance on the back of this performance 8. FLEMINGTON - Has demonstrated ability last year but off since the start of September and may need the race 9. FENCER DE HOUELLE - Useful but found wanting in his last two starts and may have his work cut out from this draw 10. FELIN DE BOMO - Sanctioned almost as often as not but has shown promise and if applied will have his chances 11. FRENCH METEOR - Much improved last run at Graignes. Will enjoy the flat course here Although he was third behind (7) FUCHSIA PIERJI in his last start (3) FAKIR GRIFF has a much better draw than his rival today and possibly has plenty more room for progress. (2) FABULOUS DREAM is a progressive type that should be able to make the frame in a race of this nature. Include (5) FILOPOTO PENA in calculations. (3) FAKIR GRIFF - (7) FUCHSIA PIERJI - (2) FABULOUS DREAM - (5) FILOPOTO PENA

35 Race 6 1. DORIA DE VAUVILLE - Course and distance winner. Very competitive in this division and has strong claims 2. DANUBE DES BAUX - Much better type going over longer. Has a good draw though and down in grade today 3. DAYTON - Has got back in the game since running in claimers and once again will have his chances 4. DREAM TURGOT - Has done nothing of note since January last year and unlikely to trouble the judge on return to action 5. DINKY BOY VISAIS - A win and two thirds in claiming company last backend and should be respected 6. DEAL DES MARCEAUX - Three good runs since the turn of the year and must be included in calculations 7. DELICATESSE - Well beaten in an identical race at Vincennes latest. Drop in distance likely to suit 8. DALBA SOYER - Ran better than placing suggests in the race of reference at Vincennes 13 days ago. Not out of it 9. DAYA - Has shown early promises but struggled for most part of last year. First time in a claimer 10. DEEP MAGIK - Well beaten on first start in a claimer at Montauban 8 days ago. Needs to show progress 11. DORLIC DU PALAIS - Useful on both codes but modest recent form and looks hard to retain (3) DAYTON has enjoyed a rebirth since racing in this class of event and from an ideal draw today he will take a power of beating. Both (1) DORIA DE VAUVILLE and (8) DALBA SOYER are reliable sorts in the claiming division and should acquit themselves well once again. (5) DINKY BOY VISAIS did not have the best of run last time out at Vincennes when finishing fifth in the race of reference and can be given one more chance. (3) DAYTON - (1) DORIA DE VAUVILLE - (8) DALBA SOYER - (5) DINKY BOY VISAIS

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37 Race 7 1. ETOILE D'UN SOIR - Has yet to make the frmame from 10 starts in either codes. Best to watch 2. ETOILE LYNOLE - Two modest efforts under the saddle thus far and cannot be worth much consideration 3. ETOILE D'ACADIE - Won a ridden race at Vincennes last November but has been disqualified five times in a row since then 4. ELEGANTE MAJYC - Got off the wrong foot here last Wednesday. Not without merit and can pop-in 5. ELEGANTE MIKA - Showed early promises but has been struggling of late and will need to reaffirm 6. ELSA DU CAP VERT - Well ahead in front when disqualified last time out at Vincennes. Can win if applied 7. ETINCELLE DE ROCHA - Modest filly that has done nothing of note for some time and can be ruled out 8. ETINCELANTE OHEM - Pleased during the summer but has since lost her way and will struggle to leave her mark 9. EVALA DES FORETS - Useful sort that pleased at the end of last year but has lost her form at present and needs to reaffirm 10. ENVOUTANTE FAC - Has done nothing of note in either code for some time and can be ruled out 11. EVA D'ARCY - Has taken particularly well to her new vocation and made good progress last time when second under similar conditions 12. ELECTRA DU CAMP - Sound winner of a class E at Vincennes and has every chance on the back of this effort 13. EGERIE RAPID - In the frame in every race she has finished. Has to be hugely respected (6) ELSA DU CAP VERT recorded a couple of good chronos at Vincennes this winter and looks the one to be on although she can prove a handful sometimes. (12) ELECTRA DU CAMP hasn't run since the beginning of January but she goes barefoot for the occasion and must be fit. (13) EGERIE RAPID is mentally-fragile but has ample talent and cannot be ruled out.

38 (6) ELSA DU CAP VERT - (12) ELECTRA DU CAMP - (13) EGERIE RAPID - (8) ETINCELANTE OHEM

39 LE CROISE-LAROCHE - 26th February Trainer of the day : Vincent Brazon (108, 308) Driver of the day : Franck Ouvrie (203, 510, 706, 807) Horse of the day : Extrême Star (504) Dark Horse : Democrat Renka (402) Race 1 1. BRYTANE DU ROZEL - Capable of doing better and has run well at this track. Has a winning chance 2. BRASILIA DU BOURG - Probably needed last run returning from a lengthy break. Could need this run too 3. BOLDIKOVA - Unreliable but is clearly not out of it and is distance suited. Consider 4. BICETRE - Looking for a hat-trick of wins. This is a tougher test but deserves respect 5. BIRDY MATCH - Has some ability but is returning from a lengthy break so may need this run 6. BLANCA DE VICTHI - Disappointing recent form. Did a lot better in Capable of an upset 7. BROOKLYN HEROLD - Usually gives of his best. Barefoot for this race and ready to go close 8. BON WINNER - In good form and looks the one to beat in this line-up. Big chance in this line-up 9. BEAU JENILOU - Unreliable and has been struggling recently. Needs to find a few lengths to win 10. BELLAGIO - Did well in 2016 but is battling to regain that form and more is needed to win 11. BEAU MEC - Nice winner of latest start. Barefoot again and must have a winning chance 12. BARAKA EXTRA - Poor recent form and needs major improvement to win this race. Others much preferred 13. BIQUET DIDJEAP - Likes this course and distance but is returning from a break. Not out of it 14. BIRDY SLY - Probably needed comeback run. Likely to do better this time but

40 others are preferred 15. BLUE GIRL DU FER - Struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred 16. BUENO VERDERIE - Well beaten in both starts this year but is capable of doing a lot better (8) BON WINNER was not disgraced when third in his comeback run. He could prove the right one in this line-up. (7) BROOKLYN HEROLD is barefoot for this race and has a winning chance if he can reproduce his penultimate start. Both (4) BICETRE and (6) BLANCA DE VICTHI are fit and ready for this race and must be considered. (8) BON WINNER - (4) BICETRE - (6) BLANCA DE VICTHI - (7) BROOKLYN HEROLD - (3) BOLDIKOVA

41 Race 2 1. CLEENA DRYME - Battling to regain best form. Barefoot for this race so might play a minor role 2. COLORADO TELBE - A bit unreliable but is clearly not out of it and could finish in the money 3. CAID SLY - In good form and is distance suited Should be right there at the finish 4. CARRE CHIC - Poor last three runs but the break could have done him some good. Can improve 5. COQUIN DE L'AA - Unreliable but does pop up in the places every now and then. Place chance 6. CUBANA - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and is capable of earning a cheque 7. CADRY - Struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race. Others much preferred 8. CAZAUBON DAIRPET - Unreliable but has won at this course so is capable of an upset result 9. COUCOU MON NEVEU - Fair recent form. This is stronger and does need to find a few lengths to win 10. CIRCLE DANCER - Struggled throughout 2017 and needs major improvement to win this race 11. COCAINE DES PRES - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win 12. CARA D'OCCAGNES - Unpredictable but does pop up in the places when in the mood. Might place 13. COLORADO BELLO - Last start was his only loss. Likely to fight out the finish once again 14. COOKIE STAR - Surprise winner of latest start. Very unreliable and is unlikely to repeat 15. CAID DE FOURCHES - Struggled throughout 2017 and needs major improvement to win this race 16. COPAIN D'HASARD - Battling to regain best form but is capable of playing a minor role. Place chance

42 (3) CAID SLY is in good form barefoot and ready for this and is likely to go close once again. Clearly the biggest threat is likely to come from (13) COLORADO BELLO. A record of 6 wins from 7 starts should stand (13) COLORADO BELLO in good steed for this. The battle for stake money will be competitive and both (2) COLORADO TELBE and (9) COUCOU MON NEVEU. (3) CAID SLY - (13) COLORADO BELLO - (2) COLORADO TELBE - (9) COUCOU MON NEVEU - (4) CARRE CHIC

43 Race 3 1. DINO JOSSELYN - Has yet to win after 33 starts and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 2. DAHLIA JIEL - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and could play a minor role. Might place 3. DALI DORE - Only modest recent form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 4. DAGOBERT FOLIE - Moderate recent form and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred 5. DROP ATOUT - Unreliable but is capable of better and is capable of earning some money 6. DANDY D'HERTALS - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win 7. DOZULE GITAN - Ignore last run. Returns from a break but is not out of it. Place chance 8. DOLCE AMERICANA - Has yet to win and comeback run was poor but is capable of better and has a chance 9. DAISY MONTAVAL - Battling to regain best form but does have ability and is not out of it 10. DIONYSOS DU FOSSE - Good last two runs at this track but is returning from a break. Deserves respect 11. DAME DELO - Poor recent form but does pop up and win every so often. Capable of winning 12. DUC DE LAISSARD - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and could finish in the money 13. DRYADE DU JOUR - Battling to regain winning form but is capable of popping up in the places (12) DUC DE LAISSARD needed his last start and could bounce back to win a race like this. It is a competitive looking race and there are more than a few others in with a chance. (8) DOLCE AMERICANA comes back from a break but is not out of it. (7) DOZULE GITAN and (9) DAISY MONTAVAL are two others that are capable if in the mood.

44 (12) DUC DE LAISSARD - (8) DOLCE AMERICANA - (9) DAISY MONTAVAL - (7) DOZULE GITAN

45 Race 4 1. DELTA DE LA VALLEE - 27 starts without winning and recent form is only modest. Needs to do more to win 2. DEMOCRAT RENKA - Battling to win a race and does need to find a few lengths to win this race 3. DJANGA BEST - Best recent run was in amounted race. Needs to find a few lengths to win 4. DANA NOA - Returns from a break and likely to need this run but could earn some money 5. DIVINE WIND - Moderate recent form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race. Others preferred 6. DORADO SLIPPER - Usually gives of his best. More needed to win but could finish in the money 7. DIAMANT DE MALAC - Well tried recently and has been struggling but is capable of an upset 8. DIEGO DES ROIS - Disappointing last two runs but is capable of better and does have a winning chance 9. DJIMMY DE VIVE - Struggled in 2017 and needs major improvement to win this race. Others much preferred 10. DELICIOUS GIRL - Loves this course and has a winning chance in this lineup. Deserves respect 11. DESIGN JENILOU - Moderate last two runs and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 12. DARLEY HAMPTON - In good form and has run well at this track. Has a big chance once again (12) DARLEY HAMPTON has always given of his best since his first start and he is the one to beat over a course and distance he has done well over in the past. (11) DESIGN JENILOU is consistent but has not won for some time. He could finish in the money once again. (7) DIAMANT DE MALAC and (10) DELICIOUS GIRL are also in with a chance. (12) DARLEY HAMPTON - (11) DESIGN JENILOU - (10) DELICIOUS GIRL - (7)

46 DIAMANT DE MALAC

47 Race 5 1. EN FOLIE - Well beaten in comeback run and best watched for now until consistency is shown 2. EXCELLENCE DU NORD - More needed to win this race but has some fair form at this course. Might place 3. ESCARCELLE DE MAX - Yet to win a race and needs to find a few lengths to win this race. Might place 4. EXTREME STAR - Disappointing come back run. Capable of better and could be the one to beat 5. ESPERANCE DE FAY - Only fair form and does need to find a few lengths to win this race. Others preferred 6. EMMA DES LIARDS - Good last run at this track. More needed to win but could earn some money 7. EVA DU CAMPDOS - Well beaten in latest start. Returns from a break and could just need this run 8. EMERAUDE JIJI - Fair form. This is stronger but is clearly not out of it. Deserves respect 9. ETOILE DUBONHEUR - Not disgraced when fourth in latest start. More needed this time but could place 10. EMMA WOOD - Good first two runs. Returns from a break but does have a winning chance 11. EVA DAIRPET - Struggled in claimers in last three starts and will need to find a few lengths 12. ELVETICA - Solid debut win but has disappointed since. Could finish in the money though (4) EXTREME STAR is clearly better than what she showed at Vincennes last time out. This course will suit and she is the one to beat in this line-up. (10) EMMA WOOD has done little wrong in two starts and if fit she can go close once again. (6) EMMA DES LIARDS and (9) ETOILE DUBONHEUR are also both returning from a break and could improve. (4) EXTREME STAR - (10) EMMA WOOD - (9) ETOILE DUBONHEUR - (6)

48 EMMA DES LIARDS

49 Race 6 1. CRYOS - Disappointing last run. Tries a Mounted and race and could improve. Watch this time 2. CYRUS D'ALBA - Holding form well and does need to be considered trying this discipline 3. DJANGO DU JAGUY - Experienced in this discipline. More needed to win but could earn some moneystr 4. CIPION DAIRPET - Struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred 5. CAP CARSI - Runner-up in latest start. Is not reliable but is capable of winning this race 6. CHAMBON TONIQUE - Has not won for sometime but is very experienced in this sphere and could place 7. CERISE D'AIMPE - Disappointing recent form but is capable of better and is not without a chance 8. COUP DE CHANCE - Ignore last run. Is capable of better and is capable of earning some money 9. CHARMEUSE COOL - Good last win. Has done well in this discipline and should go very close (6) CHAMBON TONIQUE returns from a break but has a winning chance is he shows his best side. It is a tough race and (7) CERISE D'AIMPE is another that must be considered. She has been disappointing in her recent form but is barefoot and ready for this. (9) CHARMEUSE COOL can follow up on her last win so must be considered. (6) CHAMBON TONIQUE - (7) CERISE D'AIMPE - (9) CHARMEUSE COOL - (8) COUP DE CHANCE