CAGNES-SUR-MER - 17th February

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1 CAGNES-SUR-MER - 17th February Trainer of the day : Frédéric Rossi (105, 208, 509) Jockey of the day : Coralie Pacaut (105, 401, 603, 707) Horse of the day : Pinkie Brown (706) Dark Horse : Rivière de Perles (811) Race 1 1. DAY OF REST - Still a maiden after thirteen but has been placed on several of those occasions. Consider 2. MAEGHAN - Two wins and several placed attempts in claimers and has frame claims once more 3. MEASURE OF A DAY - Has long been knocking on the door. Some decent placed form in good quality races 4. STROMBOLI - Useful in the claiming division. Won at Marseille Vivaux this month but things look a bit tougher here today 5. MENSCH - Has had a few decent efforts in maidens before winning a claimer at Pornichet last month. Respected

2 6. VIA CAPPELLA - Runner up in a claimer at Lyon-La-Soie last month and a couple of fair efforts in handicaps since 7. FANTASY DE SIVOLA - Unplaced on her debut in a claimer at Lyon La Soie last month and not recommended here Although still a maiden after thirteen runs (1) DAY OF REST has had a few good efforts including a close second to Kenlano in a claimer on the sand at Deauville in December. He can break his maiden tag today. (5) MENSCH has started the year in good form and cannot be discounted here. **(NF) FRENCH REFLECTION** and (3) MEASURE OF A DAY are next best. Selections (1) DAY OF REST - (5) MENSCH - (3) MEASURE OF A DAY

3 Race 2 1. L'OPTIMISTE - Won a Class G claimer at Lyon La Soie in December and has a chance in this line-up 2. VIKING QUEST - Nine time winner in very busy career and a close second in a Class G claimer here last month 3. EASTERBURG - Disappointing in his in last two starts but cannot be overlooked on previous form 4. MAGIC MAC - Runner up in a Class E handicap at Deauville in December but unplaced twice here since 5. PHU HAI - Good strike rate with nine wins from thirty one but now going through a lean spell 6. MOGADISHIO - Had not run since since January 2017 before unplaced here in a Class G claimer last month 7. FUMATA BIANCA - Boasts a sound record in this class of event but three poor runs here this year 8. SUREWECAN - Always give of his best and is fit and ready for this race. Good chance on current form 9. BE ON THE BELL - Does not appear as a realistic option on paper and best to be watched at present 10. GREENSHOE - Went through a purple patch last Spring but has gradually lost her way since then (1) L'OPTIMISTE was in good form at the end of last year winning at Lyon La Soie and fourth in a competitive Class E claimer at Deauville last time out. He can make it career win number three today. (8) SUREWECAN has solid form in claimers on the sand and cannot be discounted today. (2) VIKING QUEST and (3) EASTERBURG can make the frame. Selections (1) L'OPTIMISTE - (8) SUREWECAN - (2) VIKING QUEST - (3) EASTERBURG

4 Race 3 1. SOLMINA - Can be unreliable. Won three times in 2017 and has the ability to run well once again but plenty weight to carry here today 2. PRINCE NOMAD - Won a Class D Quinte handicap at Compiegne last July. A few poor efforts here early last year and again last month. Hard to recommend today 3. SKATERS WALTZ - Got back to winning ways in Class G claimers at Marseille Vivaux and Lyon La Soie late last year. Well beaten in a Class D race here last month 4. 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. Up 4 Kg but has a chance 5. DARK DREAM - Won a Class D handicap here last time out. Likes it around here but gets a 3.5 kg penalty today. Not without a chance 6. DAYNAWAR - Has made rapid progress and shot up the ratings. Interesting today after finishing sixth to Marathon Man in a Class D handicap here last month 7. ALACOVIA - Has won four of her eleven races to date including a Class D race here earlier last month and a fair sixth in a Quinte handicap here recently 8. MISTER SMART - Four time winner from fifty five starts including a Class E handicap at Deauville last time out. Might have a chance despite a 3.5 Kg penalty 9. TRES SOLID - Won a Class E claimer here in his penultimate start. No win from eleven attempts in Quinte handicaps which would be a slight worry 10. JUST A FORMALITY - He is a triple winner from thirty career starts including a Class 2 race at Salon-Provence in December. Well beaten in two races on the fibresand since then 11. GALIZZI - Lightly raced in the UK over the last three years (won at Goodwood in June 2016). Good form in Class G claimers in France lately but this is a step up from that 12. MER ET JARDIN - She is four from wins from thirty starts and did it nicely in a Class D handicap at Lyon-Parilly in November. A couple of decent efforts on the turf here recently 13. FAIR TRADE - Third and fourth in a claimers here last month. On a fair handicap mark at the moment but likely to find a few too good today 14. SHANNOISE - She has won four of her twenty one career starts including a Class G handicap at Pornichet in December. A close second at Chantilly last time out and not ruled out here

5 15. QUIET ZAIN - Dual winner from fourteen runs including a Class E race here last month on the sand. Runner up on the turf here since and respected again today 16. SWISS MAN - Four time winner from fifty three career starts and in fairness rarely runs a bad race. Sixth in a Class E handicap here a few days ago but looks exposed (5) DARK DREAM got back to winning ways in a Class D handicap here last time out. He gets a 3.5 Kg penalty for that but won a similar race here this time last year off a higher mark and can add to his tally today. (4) MAGNENTIUS is up 4 Kg after winning his last two races but could be up to the task and cannot be discounted. (15) QUIET ZAIN and (14) SHANNOISE are two at the bottom of the handicap worth considering. (8) MISTER SMART is next best. Selections (5) DARK DREAM - (4) MAGNENTIUS - (15) QUIET ZAIN - (14) SHANNOISE - (8) MISTER SMART - (7) ALACOVIA - (6) DAYNAWAR - (16) SWISS MAN

6 Race 4 1. OLYMPICO - Second in a Listed race at Marseille Borely in November and in a Class 2 race at Deauville in December. Respected 2. AUTHORIZO - Two decent efforts at Deauville and Angers before winning a maiden on the turf here last month. Consider 3. BLUE LINK - Blows hot and cold and has it all to prove still. Tough test in this company 4. SAYANN - Won a maiden at Salon-Provence in December and second in a Class 2 race here last month. Place prospects 5. BIMINI TWIST - Won a claimer at Chantilly in October but well beaten in a Class 2 race here last month 6. PHOTO CHOC - Won a claimer at Croise-Laroche in December and third in a Class 2 race here last month. Place claims 7. HEROINE - Not beaten far on debut at Bordeaux last September and won a maiden here last month. Can improve again 8. ROYAL GIFT - Got off the mark on the sand here last month but outclassed twice in better company since then 9. LARME D'AMOUR - Decent fourth to Biella on her debut here last month but this is a much tougher test today The Rouget trained (7) HEROINE got off the mark when winning a maiden here last month and the runner up in that race has since gone on to win. She can improve again from that and gets the vote ahead of (1) OLYMPICO who has been runner up in his last three including a Listed and Class 2 race. (2) AUTHORIZO and (6) PHOTO CHOC are next best. Selections (7) HEROINE - (1) OLYMPICO - (2) AUTHORIZO - (6) PHOTO CHOC

7 Race 5 1. ROYAL JULIUS - Has won a quarter of his sixteen runs and a close third in a Class D race here last time out 2. NICE TO SEE YOU - Won a competitive Listed race at Saint-Cloud in November. Not as effective on this surface 3. MIRACLE DES AIGLES - Five time winner from twenty nine including a Class D race here last time out. Respected 4. TIME'S ARROW - Good last win here over course and distance in a Class D race. Clearly not out of it 5. ROC ANGEL - Has won three of his thirteen career runs but just needs to find a spark now 6. LUCKY TEAM - Won a Class E handicap at Deauville in early December and a good fourth in a Listed race there last time out 7. PRINCESS DJEYNA - Won a Class 2 race at Bordeaux and a handicap at Toulouse in November. Third in a Class D handicap here last month 8. LILLY KAFEINE - Good win on the sand at Deauville in December but well beaten in a Class D race here last month 9. MARIE D'ARGENT - Promising Kendargent filly who is unbeaten in three starts. One for the short list (9) MARIE D'ARGENT is unbeaten after three well spaced out career starts. She beat a decent field when winning a Class D race at Chantilly last month and up in class today she can maintain her unbeaten record. (3) MIRACLE DES AIGLES had a few of these behind when winning here last month and can be in the mix again today. (4) TIME'S ARROW and (1) ROYAL JULIUS are two more to consider. Selections (9) MARIE D'ARGENT - (3) MIRACLE DES AIGLES - (4) TIME'S ARROW - (1) ROYAL JULIUS

8 Race 6 1. SNAAD - A few decent efforts in some good company lately and can be in the mix here 2. CARLTON CHOICE - Fair recent form. Likes this course and distance and could contest the finish 3. CAPCHOP - A close fourth to Attilas in a Class D race here last month and must be respected today 4. INTO THE WILD - Has some decent form in Italy but probably best watched on his French debut 5. PRINCESS MOMOKA - Won seven times from nine runs in Greece last year. Needs to improve on latest run here 6. MILLENIUM PARK - Won two small handicaps on turf last Summer but has subsequently lost his form 7. MONTEAMIATA - Both wins came on the fibresand at Lingfield in the UK but well beaten here last time out 8. MANGAIA - Holding form well and can be involved at the finish once again. Respect A close fourth to Attilas in a Class D race here over course and distance this month (3) CAPCHOP is dropped back in class today and a repeat of that performance could well be good enough today. (8) MANGAIA has been in decent form and cannot be ruled out in this company. (2) CARLTON CHOICE and (1) SNAAD can make the frame. Selections (3) CAPCHOP - (8) MANGAIA - (2) CARLTON CHOICE - (1) SNAAD

9 Race 7 1. CURLEW RIVER - Won three times in the UK last year but has not run since last October 2. ROSNY - Modest recent form and was well beaten here in a handicap on the turf last time out 3. CHILL WIND - After some disappointing runs he was back to form here recently and not ruled out today 4. ACADEMIC - Has some decent form in Listed races and respected today coming back from a long break 5. FULL COURT PRESS - Won a handicap in Ireland last year but hard to recommend on French debut 6. PINKIE BROWN - Ex NH horse in UK who ran a big race when fourth to Launched here last time out. Has more to offer 7. GRESHNITSIA - Unexposed. Has plenty scope but needs to show more to be competitive. Place prospects 8. MON MONDE - Off the mark in a handicap at Lyon-Parilly last May but has not run since last July After being campaigned over jumps in the UK (6) PINKIE BROWN put in two solid efforts here last month when fourth behind Zack Hope and Launched in Class D races. He can record his first success on French soil today. (3) CHILL WIND came back to form here last time out and must also be respected. (4) ACADEMIC and (7) GRESHNITSIA are next best. Selections (6) PINKIE BROWN - (3) CHILL WIND - (4) ACADEMIC - (7) GRESHNITSIA

10 Race 8 1. NEW OUTLOOK - Won a Class D handicap here last February and a claimer here this month. Consider 2. GRAND GALA - He is a four time winner from forty nine and could be slipping to a good mark nowadays 3. SILVER DOLLAR - Four time winner from twenty five tries but needs to improve on latest run here 4. FANTASTIC LOVE - Gets a 2.5 Kg penalty for his recent win here in a Class E handicap. Could place 5. MUMGALA - Modest recent form and 3 Kg below last winning mark but needs to improve on recent form 6. PARZIVAL - Won a Class G handicap at Marseille Vivaux earlier this month and not without a chance today 7. DANDY RIVER - Never finishes too far from the action and could be capable of grabbing a place 8. LE ROCK - Won a Class G handicap on the sand at Deauville in November and second in a claimer here last month. Not ruled out 9. ARMYR - He is six from twenty eight and has been running well over the jumps but is a longshot 10. GOLDEN RASH - Still a maiden after seventeen career starts but several placed efforts and has a chance 11. RIVIERE DE PERLES - Second of twelve behind Guyapi in a Class E handicap at Pau last time out. Respected 12. SIMANO - Triple winner from thirty six career runs and a decent effort here last time out 13. ZINZICHERA - Erratic and needs to reaffirm after last three below-par efforts here recently 14. VOISIN - Has collected five from forty eight including at Marseille Vivaux last month. Poor last two efforts A Class E handicap winner at Chantilly in October (11) RIVIERE DE PERLES had two good runs at Pau last month including runner up behind Guyapi there last time out. He is still on a reasonable mark and gets the vote ahead of the joint top weight (1) NEW OUTLOOK who was a claiming winner here recently. (10) GOLDEN RASH and (2) GRAND GALA can make the frame.

11 Selections (11) RIVIERE DE PERLES - (1) NEW OUTLOOK - (10) GOLDEN RASH - (2) GRAND GALA

12 AGEN - 17th February Trainer of the day : Jean-Marie Roubaud (706, 805) Driver of the day : Frédéric Clozier (615, 804) Horse of the day : Diamond Pride (804) Dark Horse : Stoneisle Lilian (603) Race 1 1. FIZZ SAINT-GERMAIN - Imposed with authority on debut here three weeks ago. Drops back in trip but still looks a major contender 2. FLEUR DE PENGUEN - Has raced honourably so far. Not seen out since Christmas eve but still not to be entirely overlooked 3. FOREVERMOKO - Runner-up to (1) FIZZ SAINT-GERMAIN here first time out. Will have come on for the run and should not be far from the action 4. FILOE DE JARY - Sanctioned in her first two but showed improvement in an autostart claimer here last time and over this shorter trip could get a look in 5. FINEXA D'EAM - Gave a fine account behind (8) FUNAMBULE DE MAI on debut at Toulouse last month. Has had time to freshen up and should acquit herself respectably 6. FIRST LEBEL - Third to (8) FUNAMBULE DE MAI early January before galloping when sent off favourite next time. On good behaviour will have his chances 7. FULL DES LUCAS - Finished second ahead of (2) FLEUR DE PENGUEN on debut at Auch early November. Unraced since but can still make his presence felt 8. FUNAMBULE DE MAI - Won smartly first time out before being sanctioned early in next start but with stride in check should again go close (1) FIZZ SAINT-GERMAIN left quite the impression when winning on debut here three weeks ago and although going over shorter this time can still maintain her perfect status. (3) FOREVERMOKO finished runner-up to her on that occasion and from the 3-spot should be able to confirm. (8) FUNAMBULE DE MAI kicked his career off successfully at Toulouse and should not be harshly judged for his quick sanction next time out. (7) FULL DES LUCAS has not been seen since trotting second on debut at Auch but he is a promising sort that can put on a good show.

13 Selections (1) FIZZ SAINT-GERMAIN - (3) FOREVERMOKO - (8) FUNAMBULE DE MAI - (7) FULL DES LUCAS

14 Race 2 1. ECLIPSE D'OURVILLE - Solid in her first term and has won over course and distance. Would have finished in the money last time had she not faulted but with application can play a leading role 2. ECLAIR DES VAUX - Has ability but currently struggling with stride problems. Not easy to trust but will still generate some interest 3. ENCANTADA DU LYNX - Kicked her career off well but has failed to recapture form. Races barefoot for the first time though and should show improvement 4. ESPOIR DE L'ITON - Has shown a different side to himself since going barefoot and is not incapable of losing his maiden status 5. EGEE DE LA VALLEE - Complicated but capable filly. Won a Class F at Grenade mid-january and if focused should again make her presence felt 6. EMERAUDE SAINT BAR - Not the most reliable of horses. Encouraged on her only start at the venue but unlikely to influence the result here 7. EZIA TURGOT - Has looked a moderate sort so far. Showed signs of encouragement last time but still not an obvious choice 8. ERMES PRO - Looked smart at Toulouse early January with shoes off for the first time. Failed to confirm over longer but drops back in distance and should give a decent account 9. ETINCELLE DU MATCH - Made good on her promise winning over shorter here three weeks ago and in similar shape should put on a good show 10. EMPERADOR - Pleased during the summer but unplaced in both this term and will need to raise his game 11. EVISA DU PERCHE - In the thick of things for the most part. Unraced for five months but is unshod behind for comeback and can expect some support 12. EASY LOVE - Delicate but otherwise a useful colt. Has not been seen out since September but worth a small consideration all the same 13. EOLE DE RIO - Sanctioned more often than not but a good second to (9) ETINCELLE DU MATCH late January and should again figure prominently (1) ECLIPSE D'OURVILLE has shown a lot of class since her August debut - she was sanctioned when full of running at Toulouse on comeback last month but with application can return to winning ways. Principal opposition can be expected to come from (9) ETINCELLE DU MATCH who scored on her first start here - and the well-positioned (4) ESPOIR DE L'ITON who put in a brace of excellent efforts last month. (12) EASY LOVE has not been blessed with the draw but is a decent

15 colt and should acquit himself well first time back. Selections (1) ECLIPSE D'OURVILLE - (9) ETINCELLE DU MATCH - (4) ESPOIR DE L'ITON - (12) EASY LOVE

16 Race 3 1. ERELE DU MESNILDOT - Returns to racing right-handed following a modest stint in Paris and must show improvement 2. EVIDENCE DE CHENU - Moderate trotter that has not been seen out for 1.5 months and will struggle to leave her mark 3. EOLE DESBOIS - Respectable at a lower level and even though on the front line will need to find more 4. ETERNEL AMOUR - Trotted second to (7) EUGENITO DU NOYER on comeback earlier this month. Starts on the front line again and should acquit himself competitively 5. ENFANT DE PENGUEN - Looked a serious colt last winter but has failed to recapture form and others preferred this time 6. ERA DE LAVADOUR - Consistent sort in this category. Left a good impression in a Class C at Vincennes last time and in similar form should be able to give this a good go 7. EUGENITO DU NOYER - Made excellent progress since his re-entry. Won smartly over course and distance mid-january and looks a player once more 8. EVASION MYSTIC - Regular type that has never let the side down at Agen. Incurs the penalty but should still give a decent account 9. ESPERANZA IDOLE - Decent sort that always gives her best. Had a solid run at Vincennes this winter and although on the second line here should not be far off the mark The ever-consistent (7) EUGENITO DU NOYER won stylishly over course and distance on comeback mid-january when barefoot for the first time and appears to have every chance of doubling his money. (8) EVASION MYSTIC has never disappointed at Agen and looks the principal challenger on this occasion. (9) ESPERANZA IDOLE always puts her heart into it and although shod this time can still make a big impact. (6) ERA DE LAVADOUR made a fine re-entry in Paris earlier in the month and should again figure prominently. Selections (7) EUGENITO DU NOYER - (8) EVASION MYSTIC - (9) ESPERANZA IDOLE - (6) ERA DE LAVADOUR

17 Race 4 1. ATHOS DE LA CROU - Moderate sort with a decent spot in front but still looks to have his work cut out 2. VERY FASHION - Completely off the boil for the past 16 months and unlikely to trouble the judge 3. VOYOU DE JAHO - Modest individual that has done nothing of note for some time and will pose no danger 4. VICTOR DU MOULIN - Unremarkable type that has not seen the track since early October and will need the run 5. VENTI D'OUEST - Ended last season on a low note and has no realistic chance on return to competition 6. VEGAS THORIS - Delicate but capable trotter making his first appearance since November but has hind shoes off and must be respected 7. VAS Y SEUL - Left a good impression behind (8) APACHE D'ANAMA last time here but returns shod from a spell and others preferred this time 8. APACHE D'ANAMA - Winner of all three amateur starts under these conditions. One-paced in a Class D last time but is barefoot on this occasion and should impose 9. APACHE FOSCA - Enjoyed a very productive summer but has not been as effective since his return and can be ruled out 10. VERY GOOD TOUCHOIS - Not easy to knock this winter. Takes a big dip in class and despite having no references going clockwise still appears a major contender 11. VOTRE FAVORI - Consistently gives a good account in this category. Finished third to (13) VEGAS DES RACQUES last time but is unshod all four on this occasion and looks a serious prospect 12. AMOUR CHOISI - Took little time getting back in the game following his autumn break and legitimately bids to confirm his Bordeaux success 13. VEGAS DES RACQUES - Won over track and trip mid-january. Seldom disappoints at Agen and can play a small role despite the second-line draw 14. ANTINGO - Reliability not his strong suit. Unraced since October and will need the outing (8) APACHE D'ANAMA is unbeaten in his last three amateur events over course and distance. He was found wanting in better company last time but is unshod all

18 four for the occasion and should have this in the bag. (11) VOTRE FAVORI has been racing solidly of late and considering his aptitude for Agen conditions will be a tough opponent. (10) VERY GOOD TOUCHOIS has done nothing to disappoint lately and although never having proven himself right-handed still looks to be in with a decent shout. The reinvigorated (12) AMOUR CHOISI scored at Bordeaux late last month and will also be in contention. Selections (8) APACHE D'ANAMA - (11) VOTRE FAVORI - (10) VERY GOOD TOUCHOIS - (12) AMOUR CHOISI

19 Race 5 1. DIRTY DANCING IN - Handy Swedish raider with excellent aptitude for the discipline. Impressed on Vincennes debut and at this level could make her presence felt despite racing shod 2. VALELI DE FEU - No closer than 6th in his last seven outings in this code and can be ruled out 3. AMERICAN MASTER - Particularly impressive in last two under the saddle. Goes barefoot again and will not be far off the mark 4. ALTO HAUFOR - Has looked somewhat ordinary since winning a minor event on Christmas eve and not a realistic proposition 5. THAIGER EXCLUSIVE - Serious Swedish trotter making his first appearance under the saddle and if ability transitions the race is his for the asking 6. BUSINESS DU BOURG - Hardy sort in this branch of the game and if applied should figure prominently 7. VEAULNES TIVOLI - Modest individual that has shown more in the claiming division lately and chances limited 8. ALTO DOURO - Good dual-purpose trotter with form over course and distance. Beat (10) BEAU LOOK DE NEUVY last time here and must be respected 9. VICAL DE ZAB - Showed improvement under harness here recently. Is no slouch in ridden competition either and should generate some interest 10. BEAU LOOK DE NEUVY - Can prove a handful but seldom disappoints under these conditions and will be no pushover 11. ARAMIS DE CHENU - Finished third at Nantes at three weeks ago and chances of a repeat slim at best 12. CERRINE DU BOSCAIL - Left a good impression in a Class D at Vincennes earlier in the month and in similar form can go close 13. BANJO CHARENTAIS - Average type that pleased in an amateur harness event on comeback last Sunday but has never shown any particular aptitude for the specialty and will have nothing to offer 14. BACCHUS DA VINCI - Has done nothing noteworthy in either code for some time and can be ruled out 15. BELLE VUE MICHA - Won six of her last seven before being sent for a break. Just second start back but is confirmed at Agen and could prove something of a spoiler 16. UFANIA DES BRETTES - Moderate mare making her first appearance under the saddle aged ten and in current form will have nothing to offer

20 Given what the talented Swedish (5) THAIGER EXCLUSIVE has shown under harness he should be able to pull this off on ridden debut in considerably less exalted company. (10) BEAU LOOK DE NEUVY has a particularly good record under these conditions and going barefoot this time can only enhance his already good prospects. (12) CERRINE DU BOSCAIL is up against a lesser bunch than she met at Vincennes recently and should give a competitive account. (6) BUSINESS DU BOURG returns to his code of preference and if behaved will finish in the mix. (8) ALTO DOURO is enjoying a decent run and will also have his chances. Selections (5) THAIGER EXCLUSIVE - (10) BEAU LOOK DE NEUVY - (12) CERRINE DU BOSCAIL - (6) BUSINESS DU BOURG - (8) ALTO DOURO

21 Race 6 1. AIR - Mixes the good with the less good. Won over shorter here three weeks ago but in more exalted company this time and chances limited 2. EMMETT BROWN - Pleases for the most part and currently in good shape. Has no references going right-handed but could pleasantly surprise 3. STONEISLE LILIAN - Sprang a massive surprise at Bordeaux late last month on her first start right-handed and a similar effort would see her in the mix at the finish 4. BIXENTE - Back on the boil following a brace of disappointments. Pleased on his only start over the distance here and must be respected 5. UNIVERS DE SUCE - A total disappointment since late summer and in current form will have nothing to offer 6. ANAKIT DU TAY - Winner under these conditions last time here but has shoes on this time and unlikely to make much of an impact 7. BE BOP MARA - Impressive over the summer and autumn but stays shod for his first start since November and others preferred this time 8. BRABUS - Very consistent when he can maintain stride. Did not have the best of luck at Vincennes ten days ago but with a clear run can make a big impact from the first line 9. VENT D'OUEST - Not the most productive of horses and in this company will have his work cut out 10. BALDI STAR - Reliable trotter that seldom steps a foot wrong. Put in a good finish at Cagnes last time and could make the first five 11. ARIBO MIX - Has finished no closer than fifth in his last eight starts and the extra 25m will do nothing to help his cause 12. UNIVERS D'ENFER - Appears to be getting back in shape. Posted a good third in a Class A over course and distance last month but starts on the second line this time and will have more to find 13. VERTIGE DE CHENU - Has finished in the frame just once in the last eight months and can expect to have few friends 14. UT WIN - Has been racing very modestly for some time and can be written off 15. CLARCK SOTHO - One of the more faithful elements here. Has been on a good run all winter and even though shod is still a leading contender 16. APRION - Reliability not his strong suit but form is not in doubt. Has previously imposed here and can pick up a stake 17. AKIDO - Got back in the game at Cagnes earlier this month and with hind

22 shoes off again can win this The talented but capricious (17) AKIDO got back down to business at Cagnes earlier this month and if that performance was not simply a flash in the pan he should be able to impose this time. He will not have it all his own way though given how well (15) CLARCK SOTHO has been acquitting himself at a better level recently. (8) BRABUS has been flying for some time and the 25m advantage will serve his purposes well. (4) BIXENTE also breaks from the front and recent efforts will have endeared him to many. If (16) APRION can keep his mind on the job at hand there should be a cheque in it for him. Selections (17) AKIDO - (15) CLARCK SOTHO - (8) BRABUS - (4) BIXENTE - (16) APRION

23 Race 7 1. ALADIN - Regularly in the thick of things when applied. Stays shod but worth a second look all the same 2. VAINQUEUR DETE - Often a question of all-or-nothing and four sanctions in last five does nothing to inspire confidence 3. ANGIE DU HOULEY - Sprang a surprise when third in a mares-only Class D at Cagnes three weeks ago however a repeat appears unlikely 4. ATHOS DE MARLAU - Regularly acquits himself honourably but will need to improve on recent effort behind (1) ALADIN 5. CURLY LIGHT - Blows hot and cold but drops back in class and with shoes off this time should figure prominently 6. BICHON DEL GREEN - Winner of his last two when barefoot. Breaks from the front and can add another victory to his tally 7. VIZIR CARISAIE - Handy sort that comes here fresh after a brief lean spell and if back to his best can get a look in 8. VATINUS MAS - Winner of two of his last three including over course and distance. Drawn wide but still a player 9. UN DE MUZE - Useful on a good day but has shown more in the amateur category of late and others preferred 10. ULTREIA BRISSONAIS - Moderate sort that was thrashed in his last two and will not find this the easiest of tests 11. VASCO DE VANDEL - Seldom wins but pleased behind (12) BRILLANT MADRIK at Toulouse last weekend and will have his supporters 12. BRILLANT MADRIK - Trotter with an enviable strike rate. Is very hard to fault at Agen and despite the second-line draw must be respected 13. ARIZONA DE L'OZE - Got back in the game at Toulouse finishing runner-up to (6) BICHON DEL GREEN. Has a tougher draw this time and a minor place chance at best 14. ULYSSE DU DEMON - Has failed to make the first three since June of last year and unlikely to worry the opposition 15. VOLCANIA DE DYPP - Has not been at her most productive over the winter. Shoes on this time and no threat 16. BENOIT ROYAL - Delicate but has ample ability. Struggled with stride problems at Vincennes but will be better suited to these conditions

24 The delicate (6) BICHON DEL GREEN is never easy to oppose when barefoot to which his last two victories can attest. He starts on the front line and is sure to garner significant support. (5) CURLY LIGHT is also well-placed behind the car and with shoes on for the occasion will have a good hand to play. (8) VATINUS MAS starts wide but is currently in cracking form and and can play a major role. (12) BRILLANT MADRIK has been very hard to fault since his return and together with (16) BENOIT ROYAL look the best of the minor place prospects. Selections (6) BICHON DEL GREEN - (5) CURLY LIGHT - (8) VATINUS MAS - (12) BRILLANT MADRIK - (16) BENOIT ROYAL

25 Race 8 1. DONATELLA TERRIE - Solid in all bar one since the autumn and from the inside line could get a look in 2. DEFI DE MEMARTIN - Completely off the boil for the past 18 months and not a realistic proposition 3. DUCHESSE FOUTEAU - Dynamic last winter but has yet to recapture form. Has a good spot behind the car though and will have her chances 4. DIAMOND PRIDE - Impressive since his return to competition. Won over longer here last month and from the 4-spot can double his money 5. DESTIN D'OCCAGNES - In the frame in two of his last three. Appreciates autostart events and is well-placed to give this a good go 6. DIVA D'ALBRET - In the frame in three of last four. Has just once made any impact at Agen but should not be underestimated 7. DORUCK - Has made progress since returning this winter but not sufficiently to warrant much support 8. DECOSTER VALLEE - Tough sort when unshod and applied. Sanctioned when full of running at Toulouse but on good behaviour could well make the frame 9. DOMINO BLOND - Has been enjoying a productive run since the autumn. Finished fourth to (4) DIAMOND PRIDE last time here and although on the back line can still give this a good go 10. DESTRIER JIEL - Lightly-raced trotter that scored on first start back. Has not had much luck since but if focused can play a part 11. DIRINA - Useful trotter on a good day but has not been seen out since September and will need the race 12. DIPSIE WIND - Runner-up in her last two at the venue. Steps up in class but races barefoot for the first time and even from the second line must not be ignored 13. DAK OLDACK - Has ability but not the easiest to handle. Out of the picture in all three attempts here and not an obvious choice 14. DJANGO DE BOUP - Pleasant for the most part this winter but disqualified in last two and others preferred this time (4) DIAMOND PRIDE has proved quite the horse since going unshod and considering the nature of his recent victory here and his place on the front line he

26 will take all the beating. The in-form (5) DESTIN D'OCCAGNES also has a good spot in front and after two good efforts last month should be able to apply the pressure. (8) DECOSTER VALLEE has been in very good shape of late and with application can overcome the wide draw. (9) DOMINO BLOND has not once finished out of the first four since late summer and should give another competitive account. Selections (4) DIAMOND PRIDE - (5) DESTIN D'OCCAGNES - (8) DECOSTER VALLEE - (9) DOMINO BLOND

27 GRAIGNES - 17th February Trainer of the day : Loïc Peschet (303, 809, 805) Jockey of the day : Yoann Lebourgeois (108, 303, 508, 809, 907) Horse of the day : Espiègle du Boulay (910) Dark Horse : Folgoët Rose (804) Race 1 1. CHIQUITO DE LOU - 38 starts without winning and recent form suggests it is not going to be the this race 2. CAMILLE PHIL - Struggling recently and may be better in a mounted race. Others preferred 3. COMETE GRIMM - A bit unreliable but is capable of winning a race like this. Deserves respect 4. CACHEMIRE BABOU - Surprise winner of latest start. Will need to repeat it that run but is not out of it 5. CLARA MAZA - Clearly needed comeback run and may need a few runs to reach peak fitness 6. CASSIUS DU GIFFRE - Holding form well enough. Likely to be involved with the finish once again 7. CRANBERRY DELADOU - Much improved last run.fitter now and must hold a winning chance in this line-up 8. CYGNUS DU GUELIER - Good winner of latest start and there is no real reason he cannot go close 9. CYRUS SAUTONNE - Very fit but is battling to regain form and needs to find a few lengths 10. CALINOISE - Struggled in most of runs in 2017 and needs to find a few lengths to win 11. CHAPERON FELIN - Disappointing last two runs. Returns from a break but is not completely out of it 12. CYNTHIA - Disappointing last run at Vincennes. Likely to do better this time and can b considered 13. CANADIAN LOVE - Modest last two runs but is distance suited and capable of running well 14. CALL ON ME RANAIS - Modest last two starts at Vincennes. Fit and ready

28 for this. Consider 15. CHIPIE DE FOKISSAR - Returns from a lengthy break and is likely to need a run or 2 to be at peak fitness 16. CAID DE CAPONET - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and is capable of finishing in the money 17. COLT TURGOT - Struggling to regain best form and is very unlikely to win this race either. (6) CASSIUS DU GIFFRE finished off 2017 well and looks the one to beat in the opening event. The biggest threat could come from (5) CLARA MAZAwho is capable of better than what she has been showing lately. (8) CYGNUS DU GUELIERis in good form and is coming off a confidence boosting win. Another runner to consider is (7) CRANBERRY DELADOU. Selections (6) CASSIUS DU GIFFRE - (5) CLARA MAZA - (8) CYGNUS DU GUELIER - (7) CRANBERRY DELADOU - (14) CALL ON ME RANAIS

29 Race 2 1. BARON DU BISET - Struggled throughout 2017 and is very unlikely to win this race either 2. VAMP DU BOULAY - Only modest recent form and does appear to be battling to regain best form 3. BAYAHIBE DES VENTS - In very good form and is looking for a hat-trick of wins. Utmost respect 4. VIC FOR EVER - Holding form well and is versatile. Could finish in the money once again 5. BARAKA - Has struggled in her last 5 starts and is best left alone for now. Others preferred 6. ARCHI JAVANAISE - Struggled throughout 2017 and 2018 return was not much better. Others are preferred 7. BOVARY - Has not won for sometime and last two runs were only modest. Needs to improve 8. BAVARIO DE BEYLEV - Distance suited and should be fit and ready for this. Be right there once again 9. AMBRE CARISAIE - Always gives of his best and was not disgraced when runner-up in latest. Can place 10. BOSS D'OURVILLE - A bit unreliable but is capable of popping up in the places. Place chance 11. VIZZARIO - Unreliable but is capable of winning. Recent form has only been moderate though 12. ACTRICE REVEE - Very unreliable and has not won for some time. Could play a minor role at best 13. ANDURO DES LANDES - Ignore last run. Capable of better and does seem to have some sort of place chance 14. ARMADA DES ILES - Has not won for sometime but was not disgraced when third in latest start. Can place 15. ARIANE DU NIL - Has been battling for some time now but could improve at this track. Watch 16. ANGE DU PALAIS - Struggling recently but is capable of doing better and could pop up in the places 17. AIGRETTE - Struggling recently and needs major improvement to win. Others much preferred 18. VERMOUTH DES PRES - Fit and ready for this but will need to find a few

30 lengths to win. Might place In very good form and newly associated to trainer Marius Coignard(3) BAYAHIBE DES VENTShas every chance of making it a hat-trick of wins. She will however have to fight off the attentions of (8) BAVARIO DE BEYLEV who has been doing nicely lately. Both (9) AMBRE CARISAIE and (10) BOSS D'OURVILLE have a winning chance. Selections (3) BAYAHIBE DES VENTS - (8) BAVARIO DE BEYLEV - (9) AMBRE CARISAIE - (10) BOSS D'OURVILLE - (7) BOVARY - (4) VIC FOR EVER

31 Race 3 1. EL BAMBI - Only win was nearly a year ago and mostly struggled after that win. More needed 2. EMPIRE - Not disgraced when third in latest start. Could finish in the money once again 3. ENERGUMENE - Good third in latest which was over this course and distance. Has a winning chance 4. EXPRESSO GOOD - Unreliable but is capable of better than last run. Could play a minor role 5. EROS DAIRPET - Battling for first win and needs to find a few lengths improvement to win this race 6. ETHAN DRIVE - Has struggled in both starts this year so probably best left alone for now 7. EDEN BLACK - Has yet to win a race and is coming back from a break so is likely to need this run 8. EMILE DU VAR - Much improved last run which was over this course and distance. Deserves respect 9. ECLAIR DES LANDES - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and could earn a stake cheque 10. ECLAIR DREAM - Unreliable and is returning from a break so may not be at peak fitness this time 11. ELIXIR DU RADON - Only fair recent form and does appear to be stretched over this distance 12. EOLE POTERIE - Runner-up twice in last three starts and does have a winning chance in this line-up 13. ESUS DE VIETTE - Has struggled throughout 2017 without winning but is capable of playing a minor role 14. ENVOL MONTAVAL - Showed ability early on in his career. Capable of doing better. Consider Barefoot for the first time (12) EOLE POTERIE could be the right one to take this race. He looked good when runner-up in his latest start. (3) ENERGUMENE returns from a break and must have a winning chance if returning fit. (14) ENVOL MONTAVAL will need some lucky in running but is not out of it. (8) EMILE DU VAR also has a chance.

32 Selections (12) EOLE POTERIE - (3) ENERGUMENE - (14) ENVOL MONTAVAL - (8) EMILE DU VAR

33 Race 4 1. DAYA - Finished fourth in last two starts and does appear to be battling to regain winning form 2. DOROTHEE - Battling to regain best form and needs major improvement to win this race 3. DOUCHKA WIND - Nice comeback run. Needs to repeat it though but could yet play a minor roel 4. DEAR LOVELY GIRL - 22 runs without winning a race and has really been struggling recently 5. DEVE PHIL - Unreliable sort. Needs to find a few lengths to win and others are preferred 6. DIVA DE GODREL - Probably needed last run. Has run well at this course so could earn some money 7. DYNAMITE FAC - 33 starts without a win. Fair fifth in latest but needs to do more to win a race 8. DAISY D'AUVRECY - Battling to win a race and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 9. DLADYS DE LANDEMER - Has ability but does not always show it. Returns from a break and may need it 10. DEESSE DES ILES - Holding form recently. More needed to win but could finish in the money 11. DZOUCA - Likes this course and distance and is likely to fight out the finish of this race 12. DIVA DE POULINE - Won three races last year and does have ability. Has a chance if fit from a break 13. DAME NORMANDE - Ignore last run. capable of better and could contest the finish of this race 14. DIANE SOYER - Modest last two runs at Vincennes. Better at this track and has a big chance This does appear to be a rather average lot and (14) DIANE SOYER could bounce back to winning form. She has won at this track so the lights are green for a good run. (13) DAME NORMANDE is capable of much better than the last run and deserves respect. (11) DZOUCA likes this course and is not out of it. (5) DEVE PHIL is barefoot for the first time.

34 Selections (14) DIANE SOYER - (13) DAME NORMANDE - (11) DZOUCA - (5) DEVE PHIL

35 Race 5 1. DENISE BASS - 21 starts without winning and has been struggling recently. Others are preferred 2. DONA DES APRES - Unreliable and has yet to win a race. has been placed over this course and distance though 3. DANOUCHKA - 30 runs without winning and struggled throughout Others are much preferred 4. DARLING EMERAUDE - Has only shown fair form and does need to find a few lengths to win this race 5. DAISY DU CLOS - Unreliable but does pop up in the places every now and again. Might place 6. DINAH WASHINGTON - Needs to do more to win a race but might pop up in a minor place at best 7. DORIS DE BASSIERE - Only has fair form over this course and distance but could contest the finish 8. DIVINE NUIT - Modest last two starts at Vincennes. Capable of better and must be considered 9. DATALIE DU DERBY - Disappointing last two starts. Capable of better and could finish in the money 10. DIVA D'URZY - Battling to win a race and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 11. DIRAE AVIS - Returns form a break but could have a chance in a field like this. Respect 12. DIANA TEJY - Only fair form shown at Vincennes. Likely to do better at this track. Chance 13. DARIANA CACIT - Ignore last run. Unreliable but is clearly capable of winning a race like this 14. DAFFODIL JAB - Has fair recent form. More needed to win but is capable of earning money (7) DORIS DE BASSIERE has run well before when fresh from a break so does come into this race with a winning chance. (8) DIVINE NUIT and (14) DAFFODIL JAB are both returning to the province are clearly not out of it. (12) DIANA TEJY could be capable of pulling off an upset over this course and distance and must be considered.

36 Selections (7) DORIS DE BASSIERE - (8) DIVINE NUIT - (14) DAFFODIL JAB - (12) DIANA TEJY

37 Race 6 1. EGERIE QUESNOT - Battling to win a race but is capable of earning some money in a race like this 2. ETOILE BOSS - Getting fitter but may need another run or two. Battling to regain best form 3. EASY POP - Fair fifth at Vincennes last time out and could earn some money if at best 4. ELITE DU SURF - Won latest start. This looks a tougher race but cannot be dismissed away entirely 5. EUPHORIE DU GARDEN - Fair recent form. More needed to win but yet play a minor role. Place chance 6. EMILIA STAR - Runner-up in latest start. Has a place chance if repeating that type of run 7. EMERAUDE D'YVEL - Well beaten in both starts this year but is clearly capable of better. Respect 8. EASY DU GRENY - 30 starts without winning a race. Needs to improve to win but could earn some minor money 9. ESHALLA - Very unreliable but does pop up in the places every now and again. Might place 10. EBENE PIYA - Has yet to taste winning success but is in good form and is fit and ready. Chance 11. ENGADINE - Has ability but does not always show it. Does have a winning chance though 12. ELLA BECO - Disappointing last two starts. Is capable of better and could finish in the money 13. ELLA DE LAUMIERE - Modest last run at Vincennes. Capable of running well in this race. Consider 14. ETOILE DE VARVILLE - Barefoot again and could be the one they all have to beat. has a big chance (14) ETOILE DE VARVILLE was barefoot for the first time when winning on 7 January so it would not be a surprise were she to win again as she is barefoot for this race. (12) ELLA BECO is clearly capable of better than what she has been showing recently and must be considered. (6) EMILIA STAR and (10) EBENE PIYA also can win.

38 Selections (14) ETOILE DE VARVILLE - (11) ENGADINE - (10) EBENE PIYA - (6) EMILIA STAR

39 Race 7 1. DEXTER LA ROULAIS - Has only modest form in this discipline and needs major improvement to win 2. DANSEUR D'AIROU - Much improved last run which was in this discipline. Has a winning chance 3. DREAM DE LA CRAU - Moderate form in 2017 and will need to make huge improvement trying this discipline 4. CANNELLE DU LIOT - Has shown her best form at this track and in this discipline. Can upset 5. CAPTAIN DU RELAIS - 46 starts without winning a race. Form in this discipline has only been modest 6. CARTON NEP - Has experience in this discipline. More needed to win a race. Might place though 7. CHERIE DE FRESNEY - Battling to win a race but could be the surprise package returning to this dicipline 8. CALINE DES LANDES - Best recent run was in this discipline and over this course and distance. Consider 9. CASDAR DU RELAIS - 52 starts without winning and is very unlikely to win this race either 10. CUAKER GROOVE - Fit and ready for this race but does need to find a few lengths to win 11. CARAIBES - Unreliable but has won a couple of these races before and is not out of it 12. CIGALE DU HOULME - Was not disgraced when fourth in penultimate start. Has a place chance 13. DRUSENHEIM - Has not won a race yet but has run some fair races in this discipline. Chance 14. CASABLANCA ROYALE - In very good form and is course and distance suited. Be right there at the finish 15. COCORICO DU GARDEN - Disappointing last two runs. Capable of better and could pop up in the places 16. CELEBRE PEINTURE - Her two recent runs in this discipline were good and she could be the one to beat

40 (16) CELEBRE PEINTURE will be giving away a lot of start but she looks primed and ready for this and could prove hard to oppose. (14) CASABLANCA ROYALE has been in good form but this does look a tougher task. (11) CARAIBES has to be considered if she can show her best side. (8) CALINE DES LANDES can earn some money. Selections (16) CELEBRE PEINTURE - (14) CASABLANCA ROYALE - (11) CARAIBES - (8) CALINE DES LANDES - (4) CANNELLE DU LIOT

41 Race 8 1. FLEUR VALLEMBRAS - Still inexperienced and could improve. One to watch this time though. Others preferred 2. FATRIK DES ROMAINS - Battling to regain best form and needs major improvement to win this race 3. FABULEUX DARCHE - Not disgraced when runner-up in latest start. Has a place chance tackling stronger 4. FOLGOET ROSE - Much improved last run. Needs to repeat it and this does look a tougher task 5. FORMIDABLE MEC - Fair form and is fit and ready for this. Could finish in the money once again 6. FAIRY WHITE - Well beaten in latest start. Likely to do a lot better this time. Consider 7. FURIANI DE TAVERNA - Good recent debut winner. Deserves the utmost respect trying it a bit further 8. FLINT D'OURVILLE - was not disgraced when third in latest start. Could finish in the money 9. FESTINA DREAM - Showed ability when winning second start and looks likely to follow up 10. FRENCH METEOR - Nice debut win but did not repeat it in two starts since and needs to do more to win (9) FESTINA DREAM won nicely at Argentan last time out and that could be the best form on show. She gets the vote to score. There was a lot to like about the way (7) FURIANI DE TAVERNA won on debut but the step up in distance is a question mark. (10) FRENCH METEOR has winning experience so could do better this time. Selections (9) FESTINA DREAM - (7) FURIANI DE TAVERNA - (10) FRENCH METEOR - (5) FORMIDABLE MEC

42 Race 9 1. EDITION GEMA - Did not show much on debut. Tries this discipline so could improve. Others preferred 2. EN TETE - Well beaten in all three starts. Tries this discipline and is capable of improvement 3. EARLY DE CAHOT - Experienced in Mounted races but does need major improvement to win this race 4. EMPRESS PAT - Much improved second start. May need to do more to win but could place 5. EXELCIOR DU BERYL - struggling recently and is battling to regain best form. Others are much preferred 6. ETOILE D'UN SOIR - Well beaten in most of nine starts and needs major improvement to win this race 7. ENCRE BLEUE - Needs to do more to win a race like this but could yet play a minor if at best 8. EDELWEISS PARK - Promising debut but did not reeat that in three starts since. Tries a Mounted race 9. EDOUARD - Unreliable. Needs to improve to win but is capable of earning some money 10. ESPIEGLE DU BOULAY - Surprise winner of latest start but clearly is capable of winning a race like this 11. ENJOUE JENILOU - Holding form nicely in this discipline. Returns from a break but is not out of it 12. EDEN DU GARDEN - Has placed over this course and distance but is trying this discipline. Consider 13. EL TIEGO HAUFOR - Modest last two starts at Vincennes. Likely to do better and must be considered 14. EZABELLE DU SURF - Tends to be a bit unreliable but has won a Mounted race. Might earn a cheque. 15. ELLA DE ZIETTE - Modest last run but is likely to do better this time. has a place chance (10) ESPIEGLE DU BOULAY won by a nice margin last time and it will not be a surprise were she to follow up that win by taking out this race. (7) ENCRE BLEUE could be the one to chase home the selection and should finish in the

43 money. (8) EDELWEISS PARK and (13) EL TIEGO HAUFOR can earn some money for their connections. Selections (10) ESPIEGLE DU BOULAY - (7) ENCRE BLEUE - (8) EDELWEISS PARK - (13) EL TIEGO HAUFOR