MARSEILLE-BORELY - 30th October

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1 MARSEILLE-BORELY - 30th October Trainer of the day : Jean-Claude Rouget (s) (301, 405, 401, 502) Jockey of the day : Franck Blondel (105, 207, 504, 608) Horse of the day : Charly Nova (101) Dark Horse : Méralino (814) Race 1 1. CHARLY NOVA - Disappointing last time out in July but placed in two Listed races earlier this year and respected here 2. KENARTIC - Second to Chabelita in a Class 2 race at Bordeaux this month and not ruled out today 3. PRIVATE MONEY - Won a maiden race here earlier this month but disappointing at Clairefontaine last time out 4. QUAI DE JEMMAPES - Last of six behind Alacovia in a Class 1 race here this month. Tough test today 5. MANGAIA - A close third to Weekfair in a handicap at Fontainebleau this month. Place prospects

2 6. WHIP MY LOVE - Has been in decent form in claimers winning two of her last three but this is a step up today Although she has not run since July when disappointing at Vichy (1) CHARLY NOVA was placed in Listed races at Maisons-Laffitte and Toulouse earlier in the year. A repeat of that form should be good enough here. (2) KENARTIC was runner up in a Class 2 race at Bordeaux this month and looks the main danger. (5) MANGAIA and (4) QUAI DE JEMMAPES are next best. (1) CHARLY NOVA - (2) KENARTIC - (5) MANGAIA - (4) QUAI DE JEMMAPES

3 Race 2 1. UN BEAU MEC - Third of six behind Echauffour in a Class D race at Salon- Provence last month. Has only been out of the first three once this year and cannot be ruled out today 2. LE BANDIT - Sixth of sixteen behind Caravagio in a Class D handicap on the sand at Deauville this month. On a reasonable handicap mark at the moment and is respected 3. SOLMINA - Fourth of six behind Echauffour in a Class D race at Salon- Provence last month. Has won at Bordeaux and Castera-Verduza this year but plenty to do here 4. MONTESQUIEU - Second of ten behind Blue Diamond in a Class E claimer at Compiegne earlier this month. Won a Class D handicap at Saint-Cloud in March and not without a chance today 5. TEMPLE BOY - A close second of seventeen behind April First in a Class D handicap at Lyon Parilly earlier this month. A repeat of that and he can go close here today 6. ROSNY - Seventh of nine behind Speed Of Sound in a Class G handicap at Salon-Provence last month. Will need to improve on that to feature here today 7. TRES SOLID - Third of seven behind Enjeu in a Class E race at Ajaccio earlier this month. Has some decent form in handicaps and claimers this year and interesting here 8. MUMGALA - Seventh of ten behind Astronomy Alfred in a Class G handicap at Marseille Vivaux earlier this month. Has won two handicaps this year but needs to improve on recent form 9. FIDJI D'ARCIS - Gets a 2.5 Kg penalty today for her win in a Class E handicap at Lyon Parilly earlier this month. A couple of good showings in Class D handicaps earlier in the year and is respected here today 10. MULTIDEAL - Eight of seventeen behind April First in a Class D handicap at Lyon Parilly earlier this month. Second in a Class G claimer here earlier this month but a tougher test today 11. GRAND GALA - Eight of ten behind Astronomy Alfred in a Class G handicap at Marseille Vivaux earlier this month. Won three handicaps in a row during the Summer but went up 10 Kg in the weights as a result 12. MONFRERE - Seventh of seventeen behind Fidji D'Arcis in a Class E handicap at Lyon Parilly earlier this month. Had some decent form earlier in the year but recent form not so good 13. AIREYBOR - Seventh of eight behind Split Personality in a Class G handicap at Tarbes earlier this month. Won at Auch and Toulouse before that but likely to find a few too good today

4 14. RANDULINA - Sixth of eight behind Penjack in a Class E race at Lyon La Soie earlier this month. Was in good form before that and is not without a chance today Second in a Class E claimer at Compiegne earlier this month (4) MONTESQUIEU is 1 Kg lower in the handicap now than when he won a Class D handicap at Saint-Cloud in March. He is the selection to record his fourteenth career success today. (2) LE BANDIT is also on a fair mark and ran well on the sand at Deauville recently. He can be in the mix along with the other joint top weight (1) UN BEAU MEC. (5) TEMPLE BOY and (7) TRES SOLID are next best. (4) MONTESQUIEU - (2) LE BANDIT - (1) UN BEAU MEC - (5) TEMPLE BOY - (7) TRES SOLID - (9) FIDJI D'ARCIS - (14) RANDULINA - (3) SOLMINA

5 Race 3 1. AL MASHRAB - Third to Nimocis in a maiden at Nimes earlier this month. Place prospects again today 2. VIA CAPPELLA - ThiFourth to Autretot in a maiden at Bordeaux earlier this month. Could run in to a place 3. PESSAC - Fifth to Everglow here on his debut earlier this month. More required today 4. FRANCOIS - Third to Casimir on his debut at Mont-De-Marsan last month. Likely to improve and must be respected 5. BERNIE - Second to Everglow here on his debut earlier this month. Can be in the mix today 6. CAP AIGUADES - Last of twelve to Everglow here on his debut earlier this month. Others preferred 7. PORT DEAUVILLE - Well beaten eight of twelve to Everglow here on his debut earlier this month 8. TOUCHTHESOUL - Behind a few of these when seventh to Everglow here on his debut earlier this month 9. DR SHEPHERD - Well beaten last of seven to Dark Side here in a Class 1 race earlier this month 10. LUKEN - Has not run since June 23rd when unplaced on his debut at Marseille Vivaux 11. ACTION PAULIENE - By Tin Horse and is the second foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after eleven starts 12. PRO AM - By Slickly and is the second foal to run out of a dam that won four from thirteen (4) FRANCOIS showed some promise on his debut when third behind Casimir in a newcomers race at Mont-De-Marsan last month. The winner there has since run well in a Class 2 race at Angers. He gets the vote ahead of (5) BERNIE who had a few of these behind when second to Everglow here on his debut this month. (1) AL MASHRAB and (2) VIA CAPPELLA are next best. (4) FRANCOIS - (5) BERNIE - (1) AL MASHRAB - (2) VIA CAPPELLA

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7 Race 4 1. GOUVILLE - Promising debut when fourth here behind Everglow earlier this month 2. DANCING QUEEN - Has not run since August 1st when seventh to Compainville on her debut at La Teste Buch. Place prospects 3. ALICHAN DOREE - Second to Assonance in a maiden race at Marseille Vivaux this month. Tougher test today 4. BELLE ATTITUDE - Fourth to Casimir on her debut at Mont-De-Marsan last month. Can be in the mix 5. FIFTH ELEMENT - Runner up in all three career starts to date and is one for the short list here today 6. LA CAGNA - Decent effort at Salon-Provence last month but disappointing at Lyon La Soie last time out 7. ROCKY VICTORY - Having her eleventh career start today and is likely to find a few too good 8. CHINA PEARL - Unplaced in both career starts to date and needs to improve to feature here 9. NICE GLORY - By George Vancouver and is the third foal to run out of a dam that was Group Two placed The Rouget trained filly (5) FIFTH ELEMENT has been runner up in all her three career starts to date including behind Jaylan at Bordeaux earlier this month. She can go one better here today. Both (1) GOUVILLE and (4) BELLE ATTITUDE showed some promise on their debuts and look the main dangers to the selection. (2) DANCING QUEEN is next best. (5) FIFTH ELEMENT - (1) GOUVILLE - (4) BELLE ATTITUDE - (2) DANCING QUEEN

8 Race 5 1. NIMOCIS - A close second to Dragon's Teeth in a claimer at Saint-Cloud eight days ago. Place prospects here 2. EVERGLOW - Won on her debut here earlier this month and a leading contender again today 3. ALL THIS TIME - Fourth to Sully in a Listed race at Lyon Parilly last month and must be respected 4. BEAU MASSAGOT - A close second to Kenshow in a Class 2 race at Marseille Vivaux this month. Stiffer test here 5. BINGO - Unplaced in both career starts to date and unlikely to feature here today 6. COLDAY - Unplaced in a handicap at Chantilly nine days ago and hard to recommend here 7. ORMIXA - Won a couple of claimers at Vichy in August but this is a step up from that 8. ALETS - Unplaced in a handicap at Compiegne earlier this month and others preferred today (2) EVERGLOW showed plenty ability when winning by two and a half lengths here on her debut earlier this month. The half sister to a Listed winner in the UK can make it two from two today. (3) ALL THIS TIME was a decent fourth to Sully in a Listed race at Lyon Parilly last month and must be respected. (4) BEAU MASSAGOT and (1) NIMOCIS are next best. (2) EVERGLOW - (3) ALL THIS TIME - (4) BEAU MASSAGOT - (1) NIMOCIS

9 Race 6 1. CASTLE DREAM - A couple of decent efforts in handicaps at Fontainebleau recently and in with a shout here today 2. CAMAYPAUCHA - Third to Finalize in a handicap here earlier this month. Not ruled out today 3. WORLD POWER - Sixth of eight to Finalize in a handicap here earlier this month. Plenty to do today 4. LAST PARADISE - Won a handicap at Compiegne in April but hard to recommend on recent form 5. LADY FONG - Has been dropping down the handicap but disappointing at Marseille Vivaux this month 6. MID RIVER - Third behind Hard Drink in a claimer at Cavaillon last month. Tougher test here 7. MAELINE - Unplaced in her last two starts but has some decent handicap form this year and respected here 8. ODE ONE - Unplaced at Clairefontaine ten days ago but won a handicap at Saint-Cloud last month 9. TYRANNOSAURUS REX - Still a maiden after fourteen career starts and unplaced in all but one of them (7) MAELINE was raised 2.5 Kg after winning a handicap at Vichy in August and has struggled off a higher mark since then. She is dropped 1 Kg today after her run at Clairefontaine ten days ago and gets a tentative vote here. (1) CASTLE DREAM and (2) CAMAYPAUCHA look the main dangers to the selection. (8) ODE ONE must also be respected. (7) MAELINE - (1) CASTLE DREAM - (2) CAMAYPAUCHA - (8) ODE ONE

10 Race 7 1. MOKKA - Got back to winning ways in a Class G handicap at Marseille Vivaux earlier his month. Has won here before 2. SHOW ME - Disappointing at Lyon Parilly this month but was in decent form before that and not ruled out 3. LILY CARSTAIRS - Has won two Class E handicaps this year and is capable at this level 4. MYSTERIEUX - Won two Class E handicaps at Lyon Parilly last month and a fair effort there recently 5. NEXT TEMPTATION - Has been running well in Class G handicaps lately but this is a tougher test here today 6. SPRING PRINCESS - Last of seven in a Listed race at Toulouse earlier this month but dropped in class here today (6) SPRING PRINCESS was outclassed in a Listed race at Toulouse earlier this month but has some decent form in Class D handicaps including runner up at Maisons-Laffitte in May. She gets the vote here ahead of (2) SHOW ME who was third in a Class D handicap at Nancy last month and must be respected. (1) MOKKA and (4) MYSTERIEUX are next best. (6) SPRING PRINCESS - (2) SHOW ME - (1) MOKKA - (4) MYSTERIEUX

11 Race 8 1. MY SWEET MEERA - Second to Tree Of Grace in a Class G handicap here earlier this month. Can be in the mix again today 2. ANSE MARCEL - Second to Prophet's Pride in a Class G claimer at Lyon La Soie five days ago and not ruled out here 3. DANDY RIVER - Unplaced in a Class E handicap at Lyon Parilly earlier this month. May need to drop a few kilos 4. MACBETH RIVER - Won a Class E race at Craon last month but unplaced at Fontainebleau last time out 5. PRIME SUSPECT - Won a Class E handicap on his penultimate start at Saint- Cloud and has place prospects today 6. TY COBB - Won a Class G handicap at Marseille Vivaux in January but needs to improve on recent form 7. ARIZONA RUN - Won a couple of handicaps at Marseille Vivaux earlier this year but hard to recommend today 8. FORMENTOR - One win from twenty three career starts and unlikely to feature here today 9. DARLING DE LOIRE - Unplaced in a Class G handicap here earlier this month and others preferred today 10. CORSAIRYA - Gets a 3.5 Kg penalty for his win in a Class E handicap at Toulouse this month. Tough test today 11. FIRST CONDE - Won a Class E handicap at Argentan earlier this month and a decent effort at Chantilly last time out 12. LA BELLE ETOILE - Gets a 2 Kg penalty for her win in a Class G handicap here this month. Not without a chance 13. DARK DYNAMIC - Still a maiden after twelve career starts and needs to improve to have a chance here today 14. MERALINO - Third to Bliss In The City in a Class E handicap on the sand at Deauville recently. Not ruled out The bottom weight here (14) MERALINO was raised 3 Kg after winning a Class G handicap at Moulins in August. He has run well in all four starts since then and gets the vote here at what should be decent odds. (1) MY SWEET MEERA was second here earlier this month and cannot be discounted today. (12) LA BELLE ETOILE and (2) ANSE MARCEL are next best.

12 (14) MERALINO - (1) MY SWEET MEERA - (12) LA BELLE ETOILE - (2) ANSE MARCEL

13 CHANTILLY - 30th October Trainer of the day : André Fabre (607, 609, 708) Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (402, 607, 701) Horse of the day : Wadia (211) Dark Horse : Chopemoi (303) Race 1 1. TORNIBUSH - Above-average Dream Ahead colt who boasts solid form at a good level. Will be a factor in the outcome 2. WOW - Bounced back to form with a win in a similar contest over this trip. Should be competitive 3. SHEMDA - Filly with useful form. Not disgraced in a Listed race last time and should fare better in this grade 4. DEE BLERE - Has admirably held her own in hotly contested Quinte+ races in her last two starts. Drops in class - consider 5. ILLAUNMORE - Goes well on the fibresand but has less scope than most. Needs to show more to warrant inclusion 6. SHES RANGER - Ultra-consistent filly with solid form at this level, including back-to-back 2nds in similar contests. Will stake a claim 7. SONG OF LIFE - Consistent Poet's Voice filly. Boasts decent form, so does have earning potential 8. JAZZ WARRIOR - Needs to show more than he has done in two starts to pose a threat to his form rivals. Others preferred Good race, the finish to which should be dominated by form runners (6) SHES RANGER and (1) TORNIBUSH. The former is slightly preferred, though, after consecutive runner-up finishes and in receipt of chunks of weight from the consistent top-weight (1) TORNIBUSH. Booth last-start winner (2) WOW and talented (3) SHEMDA should fare best of the rest - on current form, anyway. (6) SHES RANGER - (1) TORNIBUSH - (2) WOW - (3) SHEMDA

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15 Race 2 1. VECELLIO - Capable of staking a claim on best form, although recent efforts inspire little confidence 2. SANTA VALENTINA - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 3. GALINKA - Is better than recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form 4. NEVER WITHOUT YOU - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts inspire little confidence 5. VEBRON - Has shown signs of a return to form off his current rating. Could run into the money 6. PHILOMENA - Holding form on the turf at this level. Will be competitive if taking to the surface 7. GRAN PIERINO - Lightly raced, showed his capabilities on this surface in a handicap last time and should fare better in this grade 8. ILHABELA FACT - Has yet to fulfill the potential of a promising debut effort in three subsequent starts. Watch for now 9. FLAUTO - Needs to show more than he has to pose a threat. Others preferred 10. SNOWDROP - Has displayed clear limitations in each of three outings. Improvement needed 11. WADIA - German raider who found only one better in a similar contest over 1600m last time. Extra 300m should suit 12. MARINA MARSHALL - Unplaced in all eight starts, appears limited. Needs to show more (11) WADIA ventured to these parts last time, finishing 2nd at this level over 1600m. The step up in trip should hold no fears and she could go one better if building on that recent appearance. The dangers lie in consistent (6) PHILOMENA, if she takes to the surface, and (7) GRAN PIERINO who should be competitive at this level. (2) SANTA VALENTINA has earning potential. (11) WADIA - (6) PHILOMENA - (7) GRAN PIERINO - (2) SANTA VALENTINA

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17 Race 3 1. VALHALA - Winner at this level off a similar mark in August. Has struggled for consistency since but has claims 2. CHANTE BLU - Runner-up of a course-and-distance handicap last time. Appeared to enjoy the surface, so should be competitive 3. CHOPEMOI - Has found form on the turf at this level recently. Can stake a claim if taking to the fibresand 4. SEQANIA - Well beaten in a German sales race recently. Has scope to improve so could fare better at this level 5. FORMIGA - Goes on the fibresand. Finished 2nd over 1500m in a similar contest at Deauville in August - respect 6. MARINA PALACE - Could show more on this surface and in this grade. Recent efforts, however, are uninspiring 7. MCKLAYA - Has displayed clear limitations in both outings. Others preferred 8. LE TRONQUAY - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance trying this surface 9. SUMMER DRESS - Consistent performer and regular earner at this level. Has scope to improve, so will be competitive 10. LA FARFALLINA - Finished in midfield on handicap debut over the track and trip last time. Place chance in this grade 11. AMIRAL CHOP - Capable of earning on best form, although recent efforts inspire little confidence. 12. EL DIVO - Needs to show more than he has in each of three outings to pose a threat. Outsider 13. POTIOKA - Has displayed clear limitations in each of her his four appearances. Others preferred 14. HENRY BRULARD - Capable over this trip and in this grade, although has been disappointing of late. Outsider 15. NO SURRENDER - Was 4th over 1200m at this level earlier in his career. Struggled for consistency over further since 16. TIMELESS GIFT - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts inspire little confidence (2) CHANTE BLU appeared to enjoy the switch to fibresand last time, when

18 finding only one better in a course-and-distance handicap. He should contest the outcome if able to reproduce that effort. At his best, top-weight (1) VALHALA ca make his presence felt at the finish, if overcoming a wide draw. (5) FORMIGA has solid Eachway credentials and should be competitive, though the same could be said of ultra-consistent (9) SUMMER DRESS. (2) CHANTE BLU - (1) VALHALA - (5) FORMIGA - (9) SUMMER DRESS - (8) LE TRONQUAY

19 Race 4 1. FASTIDIOUS - Ultra-consistent, above-average colt with solid form in better races. Should make his presence felt 2. FORZA CAPITANO - Progressive sort with useful form. Should have more to offer still, so will stake a claim 3. BLUE TANGO - Has ability but does appear vulnerable to some of these rivals. Place chance trying this surface 4. ARECIBO - Has performed well at a higher level on the turf. Tries further and the fibresand but has a winning chance 5. MANAHA - Debut winner over 1300m on this surface. Is better than a disappointing last start on the turf suggests - respect 6. RIVER CANNES - Debut winner on the turf over 1200m. Has held her own in better races since so warrants consideration 7. DEEMSTER - Andre Fabre-trained Invincible Spirit colt on debut. Mickael Barzalona rides 8. FOU RIRE - Talented filly with useful form. Does have more to offer still, so could stake a claim 9. DOUBLE VARIANCE - Promised much with two wins in two starts but has since been found wanting in stronger contests. Watch (4) ARECIBO should be suited to this step up in trip, so may well emerge victorious if taking to the surface. (2) FORZA CAPITANO is progressive and is likely to pose a threat, with further improvement expected. Based on she has shown in stronger events, (6) RIVER CANNES should be competitive in this grade, though the same could be said of (1) FASTIDIOUS. Watch newcomer (7) DEEMSTER. (4) ARECIBO - (2) FORZA CAPITANO - (6) RIVER CANNES - (1) FASTIDIOUS

20 Race 5 1. CLEAR FOR TAKE OFF - Is better than a disappointing recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form 2. HAYA OF FORTUNE - Winner three starts back but has struggled for consistency since. Outsider 3. XO - Capable of earning on best form, though recent efforts inspire little confidence 4. DOMFRONT - In-form, last-start winner representing a formidable jockeytrainer combination. Big runner 5. ELVIS - Disappointing of late but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 6. GNILY - Arrives in good form and the apprentice claim aids heer cause. Chance despite recent penalties 7. COSMIQUE - 8. LILLY KAFEINE - Poor recent form is probably reflective of her chances. Others preferred 9. BLUE HILLS - Inconsistent performer of late. Chance on best form but has proven unreliable 10. ORIENTAL - Bounced back to form with a last-start victory. More to do given resultant penalty but warrants respect 11. DEVELOPER - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 12. MISS MOME - Consistent, in form and has another money chance. One for the shortlist In-form (4) DOMFRONT represents a formidable jockey-trainer pair and could prove hard to beat, despite a penalty for a last-start success. Fellow last-start winner (10) ORIENTAL, fits a similar profile but has more to do in this line-up. (12) MISS MOME should be competitive on current form, though (11) DEVELOPER is another who could feature judged on recent displays. (4) DOMFRONT - (10) ORIENTAL - (12) MISS MOME - (11) DEVELOPER

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22 Race 6 1. YAALAIL - John-Edward Hammond-trained Intello newcomer out of an unraced mare. Ronan Thomas rides 2. NORTHERN DAGGERS - Gelded Mujahid first-timer from the Pia Brandt stable. Is of interest - watch 3. ISERMAN - Scalo colt out of Indian Cat. Theo Bachelot rides for trainer Henri- Alex Pantall 4. LORRAYNIO - Well-related Elusive City debutant who will be ridden by Christophe Soumillon. Makes plenty appeal 5. CLOUD DANCER - Mario Hofer-trained newcomer by Kendargent out of a Group II placed mare. Respect 6. PRINCESSCHOPE - Panis debutante trained by Cedric Boutin and to be partnered by Stephane Pasquier 7. WIND CHIMES - Mastercraftsman filly out of a mare who placed at Listed level. Represents formidable connections 8. SENZA FINE - Formidable second string to Pia Brandt's bow. This Reliable Man filly shows good work and speed - respect 9. SUN SIGN - Godolphin's Shamardal debutante from the Andre Fabre yard. Supplemented for this contest - for the shortlist 10. BEREZINA - Big Bad Bob newcomer from the stable of Fabrice Chappet. Tony Piccone rides 11. SHOWRUNNER - Xavier Thomas-Demeaulte-trained Invincible Spirit firsttimer to be ridden by Gregory Benoist 12. FAUSTINE - Filly by Power on from the Henri-Alex Pantall yard. Aurelien Lemaitre rides Full field of newcomers and no form to go by. On pedigree, this could turn out to be a contest between the Fabre & Brandt yards. The Fabre-trained coupling, however, is preferred and should feature prominently with (7) WIND CHIMES given the nod ahead of supplemented stable companion (9) SUN SIGN, who should be competitive. Both (8) SENZA FINE and (2) NORTHERN DAGGERS are likely to make their presence felt, though (4) LORRAYNIO is another to consider.

23 (7) WIND CHIMES - (9) SUN SIGN - (8) SENZA FINE - (2) NORTHERN DAGGERS

24 Race 7 1. SILENT FORTUNE - Capable at this level and has found form recently. Will be a contender for top honours 2. TRAIZE - Took a liking to the surface before she was rested. Would have a chance on handicap debut if fit on her return 3. NAMASJAR - Course-and-distance winner in October Has shown sings of a return to form recently - lurks dangerously 4. FAMA VOLAT - Arrives in good form, although she did appear to struggle in her only handicap start. Eachway chance on fibresand 5. SPIRIT OF VICTORY - Not disgraced in finishing 5th on handicap and fibresand debut last time. Can feature with scope to improve 6. MAKAT POKER - Has performed dismally of late, albeit off higher ratings. Nearing competitive mark again but needs to show more 7. EPHESIA - Performed moderately on the turf last 2 starts. Promised much to begin with and now everts to fibresand - watch 8. MEXICAN HAT - Has taken a liking to the surface recently and ran well on handicap debut last time. Contender for top honours 9. WALIS DE LA VIS - Has displayed clear limitations in each of her three outings. Others preferred 10. ZOE LA GRIBOUILLE - Showed early promise on this surface but lost her way thereafter before bouncing back to form recently. Chance 11. FLASH OF DREAMS - Has shown little in terms of both form and ability. Needs to show more - watch for now 12. ESLOOBAHA - Limited in terms of ability and unlikely to pose a threat on current form. Others preferred 13. TERRE D'ANGE - Limited in terms of ability and unlikely to pose a threat on current form. Others preferred 14. FLYING BALLERINA - Has shown little in terms of both form and ability. Needs to show more - unlikely to pose a threat 15. BLUE JASMINE - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred Many with chances and (8) MEXICAN HAT is by no means a confident selection. She has, however, taken a liking to the fibresand and, despite a wide draw, can emerge victorious if building on a pleasing handicap debut. (2) TRAIZE is

25 another who has appeared to enjoy the surface but her fitness after a break must be taken on trust. At her best, (1) SILENT FORTUNE should pose a threat. (10) ZOE LA GRIBOUILLE could stake a claim if building on a recent return to form. (8) MEXICAN HAT - (2) TRAIZE - (1) SILENT FORTUNE - (10) ZOE LA GRIBOUILLE

26 Race 8 1. PRIVATE LESSON'S - In-form veteran performer who has, however, shown vulnerability on this surface. Capable but unreliable 2. RED GHOST - Consistent eight-year-old, holding form and steadily sliding down the ratings. Can make his 3. JIM DANDY - Returned to form with a course-and-distance win of a similar contest last time. Chance again despite penalty 4. ZOGH GRAVELLE - Ultra-consistent sort. Runner-up over the course and distance last time - will be a factor in the outcome 5. HONORIUS QUERCUS - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance 6. TEMPLE BAR - Is better than a disappointing recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form 7. SHEZADOFF - Winner three starts back but has struggled off a revised mark since. Capable of better - watch for now 8. DEVIL'S EYE - Ultra-consistent, reliable individual. Can stake a claim at the finish on current form 9. SANTO SPIRITO - Seldom far off and continues to slide down the ratings. Could make the frame 10. MAJESTIC CLUB - Consistent, in-form veteran. Will be competitive if reproducing recent efforts 11. COEUR DOLOIS - Continues to struggle for consistency at this level. Capable but unreliable - watch for now 12. VOLPE FIONA WIN'S LADIE - Would have needed last start after a rest but has shown limited ability. Others preferred 14. SOLMEN - Admirable veteran performer whose better recent efforts have come at a lower level. Outsider 15. SAGA MAN - Continues to struggle for consistency at this level. Capable but unreliable - watch for now 16. KHENTYKHETY - Has found form since reverting to this surface recently. Could surprise under a light weight 17. WIND LAW - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred

27 (4) ZOGH GRAVELLE finished behind (3) JIM DANDY in a similar contest over the course and distance last time. The former, however, can reverse that form on these terms. (10) MAJESTIC CLUB also renews rivalry with that pair and should make his presence felt on the revised terms. (8) DEVIL'S EYE has solid Eachway credentials and (16) KHENTYKHETY is no forlorn hope under a light weight. (4) ZOGH GRAVELLE - (3) JIM DANDY - (10) MAJESTIC CLUB - (8) DEVIL'S EYE - (16) KHENTYKHETY

28 TOULOUSE - 30th October Trainer of the day : Richard Westerink (414, 510) Jockey of the day : Franck Nivard (115, 302, 410, 506, 606, 904) Horse of the day : Esos (510) Dark Horse : Amazone des Iris (208) Race 1 1. BRUTUS D'HAVAROCHE - Scored twice recently over course but is progressively stepping up in grade. Totally barefoot here 2. BEAU LOOK DE NEUVY - Ridden specialist who is off since last June and should need the race. Best to watch remaining shod 3. UNO DE LA CROU - Right-handed tracks specialist who is off since July 17 after two disqualifications in a row. Barefoot as from today 4. BEMOL DE BERTRANGE - No room for manœuvre now with his earnings and needs to prove himself in his new stable. Tough task 5. URANIE DU SOLEIL - Not placed on the podium since July 2016 when scored in the provinces. Needs to raise her current game 6. BIXENTE - Disqualified recently at Beaumont-de-Lomagne but was very reliable before. Should set the record straight 7. VENT D'OUEST - Showed a glimmer of form last time out in the provinces being fourth. Unshod in front for the first time 8. VAGABOND D'ECHAL - Acts really better without his shoes and needs to prove himself in his new stable. Not going to be easy 9. AZELA DES PLEIGNES - Brave mare who is really better without her shoes and could have other next targets 10. UNION MYSTIQUE - Made zero impact for a long time and is still unproven in her new stable. Has not been unshod on all four since November UN DU BUISSON - Not a model of consistency but is worth a race like this judged on his best titles. Beware of him 12. BARBUE - Brave mare who is moving down in class and deserves to get back in winning ways. Leading chance 13. TRESOR DU FAN - Has not stopped improving since is totally barefoot. Often starts slowly but will be suited by long home straight 14. VULCAIN - Comes from Corsica. Little room for manœuvre now on the

29 second row and is not a priority 15. VEGA WIC - Needs imperatively to be held up but has a creditable turn of foot. Not better than fifth in six starts with Franck Nivard (12) BARBUE is dropping back in class here today. She finished second to Comtesse Du Chenet at Caen earlier this month and a repeat of that performance could well be good enough here today. Disqualified last time out (6) BIXENTE was in good form before that and must be respected. (13) TRESOR DU FAN and (15) VEGA WIC are two more to consider. (12) BARBUE - (6) BIXENTE - (13) TRESOR DU FAN - (15) VEGA WIC

30 Race 2 1. ATHOS DU MANOLET - Inside draw on the first tier. Decent fourth on penultimate start over course and distance (1'18''1) behind Amazone des Iris but was barefoot 2. BRILLANT MADRIK - Probably less room for manœuvre after six victories in a row. Off since last June and could need the race 3. URANIUM DU CALICE - Disqualified twice recently and is very disappointing since December Difficult to consider 4. BERLIOZ DELO - Right-handed tracks specialist who will be more competitive unshod on all four (11/16 on the podium including five wins) 5. VITTORIA SHAN - Lacklustre last two starts but was irreproachable before in the provinces. Not the same without her shoes 6. BE KING - In ascending form in his new stable and is unshod behind here. Has a word to say 7. ATOME DESBOIS - Brave horse who always gives his best but has maybe less room for manœuvre now. Unshod on all four as usual 8. AMAZONE DES IRIS - Will have more to offer unshod on all four and can set the record straight. 1/2 on the podium over course and distance (1'17''7) 9. UVEO DU MAZA - Inside draw on the second tier. Brave horse who acts better in amateur events and seldom wins. Not a priority 10. UFANIA DES BRETTES - In dubious form but is totally barefoot for the third times of her career (fourth and sixth) 11. AZDROWIA - Really better unshod on all four and is only a secondary chance against rivals like these 12. VAL DE VILLETOT - Not a model of consistency but can't be completely neglected for the minor money 13. ANAR DE JOUDES - Needs imperatively to be held up but has a creditable turn of foot. Has not won since July AVENIR D'OR - Very disappointing this year and needs to show improvement. Tough task 15. VERTIGO DU KLAU - Now trained by Pierrick Le Moel after Regis Le Vexier. Little room for manœuvre and has not won since November BYE BYE PARIS - Right-handed tracks specialist who has a lot of stamina. The best chance on the second tier

31 (4) BERLIOZ DELO likes going right handed and has won twice at Beaumont- De-Lomagne this year. Unshod on all four today he gets the vote to return to winning ways today. (8) AMAZONE DES IRIS is racing without shoes today and has went well over course and distance before so must be respected. (2) BRILLANT MADRIK and (16) BYE BYE PARIS are two more for the short list. (13) ANAR DE JOUDES is next best. (4) BERLIOZ DELO - (8) AMAZONE DES IRIS - (2) BRILLANT MADRIK - (16) BYE BYE PARIS - (13) ANAR DE JOUDES

32 Race 3 1. CRISTAL DES BAUX - Inside draw on the first tier. Got back in the winner's circle on July 17 but has been very disappointing since 2. CYRUS DU CAP VERT - More competitive in claimers or under the saddle but has the benefit to be driven by Franck Nivard 3. CYAN DU BUISSON - Well beaten last time out over course after a decent third place in the provinces between Colombe Vrie and Captain Aventure 4. CLASSIC DES CHAMPS - Often placed in the shakeup but seldom wins. Beat four of today's rivals on penultimate start at Agen 5. CABALE D'ENFER - Has just got back in the winner's circle at this track over 2150m (1'17''1) in front of Captain Best. Unshod in front here 6. COLOMBE VRIE - Needs to be judged on her penultimate start when easily scored ahead of three of today's rivals. Always unshod on all four 7. COUSIN HUB - Right-handed tracks specialist who has been disqualified twice recently. Eric Audebert is back in the bike (first, third and sixth) 8. CORAIL - Right-handed tracks specialist who has been quite disappointing this year still won. Only unshod behind here 9. CAPTAIN BEST - Inside draw on the second tier. In his category and has already scored thrice over course 10. CANCALE - Off since last June and should need the race. Remains shod and will quietly race 11. CAID DE GUINES - Has clearly won the least prize-money and is more competitive in the provinces. Not going to be easy 12. CALZAC DE GUEZ - Taking time to find his best form and needs to prove himself in his new stable. Acts better unshod on all four 13. CONCERTO DES DUNES - Right-handed tracks specialist who has run a lot of since is trained by Emmanuel Varin. Runner-up and third totally barefoot 14. CACHOU NARCY - Reassuring recently at Beaumont-de-Lomagne after five disqualifications in a row. Will try to reproduce same effort 15. CASTELLO FABULET - Maybe exhausted after a lot of races this year and is still unproven unshod in front (2/2 failures) 16. CAPTAIN AVENTURE - Really well-bred. Could have more to offer unshod on all four (4/9 on the podium)

33 Third at Amiens earlier this month (4) CLASSIC DES CHAMPS had a few of today's rivals behind him when runner up at Agen-Le-Passage last month. He gets a tentative vote to record his sixth career success today. (6) COLOMBE VRIE is well capable on her day and cannot be discounted here. (5) CABALE D'ENFER and (7) COUSIN HUB are two more to consider. (2) CYRUS DU CAP VERT is next best. (4) CLASSIC DES CHAMPS - (6) COLOMBE VRIE - (5) CABALE D'ENFER - (7) COUSIN HUB - (2) CYRUS DU CAP VERT

34 Race 4 1. DOUNGA SPORT - Two victories and a disqualification unshod on all four. Needs to prove herself at this higher grade 2. DAROLD DE DYPP - Right-handed tracks specialist who is very reliable since is unshod behind. Beaten by Diapason de Padd last time out 3. DJACKPOT DE VIVOIN - Right-handed tracks specialist who is a model of consistency. Has already scored twice over course 4. DIAPASON DE PADD - All or nothing with him. Stylish winner last time out over Beaumont-de-Lomagne 2400m (1'14''1) just ahead of Darold de Dypp 5. DOUDOU BARAKA - His last win was over course and distance in 1'18''4 (September 15) beating five of today's rivals 6. DANUBE BLEU - Less room for manœuvre now and looks held by some rivals on class alone. Not a priority 7. DROLE DE TARTIFUME - Currently always fires and is again unshod on all four (4/6 on the podium including a win). Not the choice of his trainer 8. DEATH VALLEY - In her category and is worthy of another fine result. Needs imperatively to be held up 9. DRAGA MESLOISE - Right-handed tracks specialist who has just been third over course and distance (1'18''4) between Delmon de Blondel and Death Valley 10. DARUS D'OCCAGNES - Moves down in class and has been prepared for this event which is perfectly entered 11. DAME DENFERT - Has a 25m handicap. At her best right now and beat three of today's rivals when easily scored on October 1 at Agen 12. DELMON DE BLONDEL - Model of consistency who has just got back in the winner's circle over course and distance (1'18''). Remains shod 13. DIESIS DU GOUTIER - Brave horse who has already done well against higher rivals. Could be suited by righ-handed comeback 14. DOULOUREUSE - Experienced with her apprentice but remains shod and should quietly race 15. DORIA DESBOIS - Has a 50m handicap. Ran verry well recently over Vincennes 2850m (1'13''5) but will have easier tasks than this one The one that might have a stronger chance than some of the others here is (10) DARUS D'OCCAGNES who is such a hugely consistent sort and certainly knows where the lollipop stick is too and can make it career win number five today. (14)

35 DOULOUREUSE can greet the judge in second place. (13) DIESIS DU GOUTIER and (4) DIAPASON DE PADD for the frame. (10) DARUS D'OCCAGNES - (14) DOULOUREUSE - (13) DIESIS DU GOUTIER - (4) DIAPASON DE PADD

36 Race 5 1. ENTRE AMIS - Has just got off the mark over course and distance (1'19''4) after two disqualifications in a row. Steps up in class 2. EPERON DE FRECA - Caught the eye on his reappearance run after three months off and decent third since just behind Eclair de Toutvent 3. ECLAIR DE TOUTVENT - Always placed in first seven since his debut. Beat Eperon de Freca and Espoir d'oka latest 4. ESPOIR D'OKA - Not placed on the podium since last March and is held by few rivals on class alone. Not a priority 5. ESQUINAZO DE LOU - Right-handed tracks specialist who has just been close third over course and distance (1'17''1) behind Esperanza Idole 6. ENZO MESLOIS - Often disqualified but was pleasant sixth last time out over course and distance (1'16''7) behind Esperanza Idole and Esquinazo de Lou 7. ESPERANZA IDOLE - Currently always fires. Good runner-up recently over course and distance (1'17''1) beating four of today's rivals 8. EVERLY DE BIRAC - In her category but has less room for manœuvre now. Beaten by three of today's rivals lately over course and distance (1'17''5) 9. EVASION MYSTIC - Got set the record straight latest being narrowly beaten at Feurs but is still unproven over course 10. ESOS - The sole to have a 25m handicap. Romped home last two times in this category and is clearly the one to beat An animal in form must always be followed and such is the wellbeing of (10) ESOS that the colt must be followed after two well earned victories at both Grenade-sur-Garonne and at this venue in his last two events. He can grab the hat trick here. (6) ENZO MESLOIS looks best of the others which include (7) ESPERANZA IDOLE and (5) ESQUINAZO DE LOU. (10) ESOS - (6) ENZO MESLOIS - (7) ESPERANZA IDOLE - (5) ESQUINAZO DE LOU

37 Race 6 1. DOMINO BLOND - Inside draw on the first tier. More competitive under the saddle and unshod on all four 2. DIXIE DU CAPMAY - First, third, fourth and nineth since is unshod on all four. Has already trotted 1'17''5 over course and distance 3. DANDY DU FOSSE - Reassuring third latest in the provinces after four failures in a row. Will try to reproduce same effort 4. DENICHEUR DU VIF - Stylish winner last time out over Vire 2800m (1'16''8) after a perfect trip covered. Only unshod behind here 5. DIS MOI TOUT - Got back in the winner's circle on penultimate start in the provinces but was well beaten by Duc d'airou and Domino Blond latest over course 6. DELCO DU BAS BOSQ - Has already shown enough abilities and his connections has travelled from far. Placed 3/4 on right-handed tracks 7. DOCTEUR JEKYLL - Runner-up and seventh unshod on all four. Needs to prove himself at this higher grade 8. DUC D'AIROU - Often placed in similar categories but has not won since November Not out of it 9. DUVIN DE FRONSAC - Inside draw on the second tier. Needs to be judged on his penultimate start when romped home in the provinces. New driver in the bike 10. DIXIT DU BOURG - Only just got up on provincial grass track on August 2017 but has been very disappointing since. Needs to reassure 11. DUNCA DES ROSEAUX - Brave filly who always gives her best since is unshod on all four but acts better on grass 12. DERBY DE L'OUEST - Still a maiden in 27 outings. His best titles are on grass and is not a priority 13. DIABLESSE JISCE - Again unshod on all four but is more competitive in claimers. Not going to be easy 14. DOC DE DRAOU - Off since July 14 when was very disappointing at Beaumont-de-Lomagne but was irreproachable before 15. DISCOPOLYS IDOLE - Got set the record straight latest at this track over 2950m (1'17''5) after three ridden disqualifications in a row 16. DUNE DE LA ROQUE - Acts better without her shoes and not going to be easy on the second tier. Tough task

38 (4) DENICHEUR DU VIF broke his duck last time out at Vire and did it a fashion that promised much more to come down the line so today is a good place to start. The price should be workable too. (2) DIXIE DU CAPMAY can make it a solid forecast. (6) DELCO DU BAS BOSQ and (8) DUC D'AIROU can have a say in front of (15) DISCOPOLYS IDOLE. (4) DENICHEUR DU VIF - (2) DIXIE DU CAPMAY - (6) DELCO DU BAS BOSQ - (8) DUC D'AIROU - (15) DISCOPOLYS IDOLE

39 Race 7 1. DOLLY DESBOIS - Inside draw on the first tier. Right-handed tracks specialist who is very reliable in this category. Only unshod in front here 2. DRYADE DU PADOUENG - Brave filly who always gives her best but has little room for manœuvre. Not a priority 3. DIANA DES PINS - In dubious form but her connections has travalled from. Unshod on all four here (2/5 on the podium) 4. DARIO CADENCE - Right-handed tracks specialist who is in his category. Not out of it for places 5. DEMONIA DE BUSSET - Disqualified in his last five attempts after a provincial win. Needs to remain in trot 6. DELMONICA DE LOU - Finished down the field on her reappearance run after four months off but could have more to offer here 7. DUNE D'OURVILLE - Not placed on the podium since September 2016 and needs to raise her current game 8. DAISY MAGISTER - Lacklustre last two starts after two second places in a row. Unshod in front here (2/3 on the podium) 9. DUCK DE L'ISOP - Inside draw on the second tier. Currently always fires and deserves to get off the mark 10. DARIANE DE PHYT'S - Very disappointing since last April and needs to prove herself in her new stable. Difficult to recommend 11. DON DE TEVA - Often placed but still a maiden in twelve starts. Third twice totally barefoot and has just beaten Duck de l'isop 12. DIVA DE L'AUMOY - Soundly beaten last time out for her new stable but is unshod on all four here (not better than fourth five starts) 13. DAITA DU LUDE - Unconvincing recently and is maybe exhausted after a lot of races this year. Only a secondary chance 14. DOUBLETTA - Now trained by Xavier Thielens after Alexandre Buisson. Moves down in class but remains shod. Runner-up and fourth on right-handed tracks 15. DAK OLDACK - Has some abilities but looks held by few rivals on class alone. Not a priority 16. DAISY DU TRUFIER - Right-handed tracks specialist who is still a maiden in fifteen attempts. Possible upsetter with good trip

40 There may be a large volume of runners going to post but a wise man once said '' the bigger the field the bigger the certainty''. There is no sch thing of course as a certainty but (1) DOLLY DESBOIS surely makes any amount of appeal here. She is improving fast. (6) DELMONICA DE LOU might get second ahead of (7) DUNE D'OURVILLE and (4) DARIO CADENCE with (11) DON DE TEVA following on. (1) DOLLY DESBOIS - (6) DELMONICA DE LOU - (7) DUNE D'OURVILLE - (4) DARIO CADENCE - (11) DON DE TEVA

41 Race 8 1. AFILITOSA - Inside draw on the first tier. Less room for manœuvre now but is the fastest over course and distance (1'17''2) 2. BREVIANA - Back in her favourite discipline but is still unproven in her new stable 3. AND DE BOLERO - Impressive winner on September 10 in the provinces but has been unconvincing twice since. Can redeem himself 4. BELLE D'ATOUT - Lacklustre last three starts but was very reliable before. 3/7 on the podium barefoot including a win 5. BRUN DE BENAC - Promising sixth on his reappearance run at Agen after eleven months off. Should continue improving 6. BOYLOTIN - Right-handed tracks specialist who has a lot of speed but stamina is not guaranteed 7. ALMA DU RIB - Not a model of consistency and is only unshod behind here. Will try and take advantages of any of favourite's mishaps 8. BAROUDEUR DU CAUX - Has just got back in the winner's circle over Bordeaux 2550m (1'15''6) beating Bruno Bakalo and Banjo d'or. Again totally barefoot 9. ALTO HAUFOR - Inside draw on the second tier. Very disappointing since last May and needs to find his best form 10. BAGO SPORT - Right-handed tracks specialist who is often placed in the shakeup but has not won since December Comes from amateur events 11. ALCIMEDE - Has just got back in the winner's circle in provincial claimer but steps up in class here 12. ANTINGO - In his category and has always been placed in the first six with his apprentice 13. BRUNO BAKALAO - Honourable fifth latest over Bordeaux 2550m (1'16''3) with his apprentice between Baroudeur du Caux and Banjo d'or 14. AMANDINA - Very disappointing since last August and needs to show improvement. Difficult to recommend 15. BLASON VIVANCIERE - Clear third for his new stable well in front of Bago Sport. Has again a word to say 16. BANJO D'OR - Right-handed tracks specialist who has no room for manœuvre now. Probably exhausted after a lot of races this year

42 This has a pretty wide open look to it but the one taken against the field is (8) BAROUDEUR DU CAUX. The selection eventually got back into the winner's enclosure last time at Bordeau Le Bouscat and perhaps can follow up now. (5) BRUN DE BENAC will have plenty to say as will (11) ALCIMEDE and (6) BOYLOTIN. (7) ALMA DU RIB cannot be discounted either. (8) BAROUDEUR DU CAUX - (5) BRUN DE BENAC - (11) ALCIMEDE - (6) BOYLOTIN - (7) ALMA DU RIB

43 Race 9 1. VRAIMENT MAJYC - Has clearly won the least prize-money and is in dubious form. Tricky read 2. ARIA DE MAI - Has really a patchy form and her last win was in ridden amateur event. Always unshod on all four 3. VALAWI - Brave horse who is very consistent since is trained by Guillaume Riviere. Back under the saddle (two wins and seven failures in nine starts) 4. BACCARA DE TUNIS - Decent winner on his late ridden debut over Enghien 2875m (1'16''5). First-rate chance repeating last efforts 5. BEAUTIFUL DUSSAC - Made zero impact for a long time and can be neglected without risks. Only watch 6. BRIGADOON - Ridden specialist who is on the rise after three months off. Podium chance without his shoes 7. USHUAIA D'ISOP - Badly entered on the second row. Less room for manœuvre now with her earnings and is probably exhausted after a lot of races this year 8. VICTORIA WILLIAMS - Now trained by Jonathan Asselie after Romain Le Creps. Back in her favourite discipline and will have more to offer without her shoes 9. VOLINKO - Right-handed tracks specialist who has been disqualified on his ridden comeback. Remains shod 10. VAS Y PEBE - No room for manœuvre now and 4/5 failures in ridden contests. Tough task 11. VERY NICE MUSIC - Now trained by Franck Terry after Franck Anne. Has already done well against higher rivals and will find it easier here 12. ULTRA TIVOLI - Pleasant winner recently over Beaumont-de-Lomagne 2575m (1'14''8) in front of three of today's rivals. Can strike again 13. PERFECT POWER - Taking time to find his best form after health problems and was disqualified on his sole ridden attempt. Difficult to consider 14. UROS DE L'EXTREME - No room for manœuvre now remaining shod and is unproven in his new stable. Not going to be easy 15. VERY HAPPY - At his best right now but remains shod and is still unproven under the saddle. Could have other next targets This closing contest in a busy day can go to the likely favourite (4) BACCARA DE

44 TUNIS who did it reasonably well when scoring at Enghien earlier in the month and a repeat of that performance should see him get the better of (6) BRIGADOON who rattled up a hat trick in the first part of this year. (12) ULTRA TIVOLI and (8) VICTORIA WILLIAMS look strong for places. (4) BACCARA DE TUNIS - (6) BRIGADOON - (12) ULTRA TIVOLI - (8) VICTORIA WILLIAMS