SAINT-CLOUD - 25th October

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1 SAINT-CLOUD - 25th October Trainer of the day : André Fabre (204, 308, 304, 603) Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (104, 204, 302, 406, 502, 603, 702, 804) Horse of the day : Jokohama (407) Dark Horse : A Head Ahead (711) Race 1 1. NICE TO SEE YOU - Ninth of sixteen behind Caravagio in a Class D handicap on the sand at Deauville eight days ago. Got raised 3.5 Kg for winning a Class B handicap at Chantilly last month and has struggled of the higher mark 2. IRON SPIRIT - Seventh of eight behind Shutterbug in a Class D race at Fontainebleau earlier this month. Won a Class D handicap here over course and distance this year and not ruled out 3. GAETANO DONIZETTI - Gets a 3 Kg for winning a Class D handicap over 1400m at Lion-D'Angers last month. Tough test here today with that penalty 4. ZAROSE - Tenth of sixteen behind London Protocol in a Class B handicap at

2 Chantilly last month. Dropped 1 Kg in the weights for that run and place prospects here today 5. DONUTS REYOR - Fourth of sixteen behind London Protocol in a Class B handicap at Chantilly last month. Has been running well in handicaps this year and not without a chance 6. ARVIOS - Third of sixteen behind London Protocol in a Class B handicap at Chantilly last month. Won two handicaps at Deauville in August and one for the short list here 7. SKY SHIP - Second of sixteen behind London Protocol in a Class B handicap at Chantilly last month. That was a decent effort and he must be respected here today 8. COMEDIA ERIA - Eleventh of sixteen behind Hopeless in a Class D handicap at Chantilly earlier this month. Won a Class D handicap at Clairefontaine in July but hard to recommend here 9. KING PLATIN - Fifth of eight behind Shutterbug in a Class D race at Fontainebleau earlier this month. Had some decent form earlier in the year and is on a fair mark 10. CALAMARI - Second of nine behind Campillo in a Class E race at Nort-Sur- Erdre earlier this month. Well handicapped at the moment and a chance if at his best 11. BAROJA - Third of ten behind Beau Valley in a Class G handicap at Mont- De-Marsan last month. Won a Class E claimer over course and distance here in March but more required today 12. MISTER MOWGLI - A close third of six behind I Am Charlie in a Class E race at Lyon La Soie earlier this month. On a fair handicap mark at present but likely to find a few too good today 13. BLACK NIGHT - Gets a 2.5 Kg for winning a Class D race over 1600m at Compiegne earlier this month. Decent effort at Maisons-Laffitte before that and interesting here 14. C D'ARGENT - Fifth of ten behind Beau Valley in a Class G handicap at Mont-De-Marsan last month. Plenty high in the handicap at the moment and a tough task today 15. MEZIDON - Twelfth of fifteen behind Komodo in a Class E handicap at Deauville eight days ago. Will need to improve to feature here today 16. ARCADIA - Sixth of thirteen behind Well Fleeced in a Class G handicap at Compiegne earlier this month. Still on a reasonable mark and place prospects today 17. SALVE SICILIA - Second of eight behind Ajmany in a Class E race at Salon- Provence last month. Disappointing in both of her handicap starts to date and

3 hard to recommend today 18. XOTIC - Fourth of sixteen here of sixteen behind Saint Pois in a Class D handicap last time out on August 31st. Dropping down the handicap but without a win since February 2015 (6) ARVIOS was raised 7.5 Kg in the weights after winning two handicaps at Deauville in August. He has since been placed in handicaps here and at Chantilly and can return to winning ways today. (5) DONUTS REYOR was fourth in two Class B handicaps at Chantilly last month and cannot be ruled out. (7) SKY SHIP finished ahead of the selection last time out and must also be respected. (2) IRON SPIRIT and (16) ARCADIA are next best. (6) ARVIOS - (5) DONUTS REYOR - (7) SKY SHIP - (2) IRON SPIRIT - (16) ARCADIA - (4) ZAROSE - (18) XOTIC - (3) GAETANO DONIZETTI

4 Race 2 1. COMFORTING - By First Defence and is the third foal to run out of a dam that was a Group Two winner 2. SHAHNAZA - By Azamour and is the second foal to run out of a dam that has produced a winner 3. QATAR BLUE - By French Fifteen and is the first foal to run out of an unraced dam 4. SARACENE - By Dubawi and is the third foal to run out of a dam that was a Group Three winner in Germany 5. LANANA - By Sepoy and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won one from nine 6. KAPASIM - By Dabirsim and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won one from two in Germany 7. SACREE LOUISE - By No Risk At All and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner 8. LESTILIA - By Intello and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was Listed placed 9. SOCIETY LADY - By Zafeen and is the second foal to run out of a dam that has produced a winner 10. CASTELLAR - By American Post and is a half sister to the Group Two winner Recoletos 11. MAROUBRA - By Lawman and is the second foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after six starts 12. ECLIPSE INTIME - By George Vancouver and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after twenty two starts 13. QUEEN OF STYLE - By Style Vendome and is a half sister to the Group Three winner Gammarth 14. JOJOVA - By Evasive and is the second foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after three starts 15. RADSTAR - By Rajsaman and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after eleven starts 16. BEREA - By Manduro and is the fifth foal to run out of a dam that was produced three winners 17. MIA LILY BLUE - By Slickly and is the second foal to run out of a dam that won two from fifty three

5 (10) CASTELLAR is a half sister to the high class Recoletos who was a Group Two winner here earlier this year. The dam has produced four out of five winners to date and she can add to that tally today. (4) SARACENE is out of a dam that was a Group Three winner in Germany and must be respected. (2) SHAHNAZA and (3) QATAR BLUE are two more to consider. (1) COMFORTING is next best. (10) CASTELLAR - (4) SARACENE - (2) SHAHNAZA - (3) QATAR BLUE - (1) COMFORTING

6 Race 3 1. WASMY - By Dawn Approach and is the first foal to run out of an unraced dam 2. INTELLOGENT - By Intello and is a half brother to the Listed placed Lightupthenight 3. FLASH BERE - By Pedro The Great and is the ninth foal to run out of a dam that has produced six winners 4. MIND MAPPING - By Medaglio D'Oro and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after five starts 5. GOT AWAN - By George Vancouver and is the first foal to run out of an unraced dam 6. KIHAVAHFUSHI - By Wootton Bassett and is a half brother to the Group Two winner Rangali 7. ZAFF - By Zafeen and is the fifth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners 8. ROCKNET - By Fastnet Rock and is a half brother to the Group One winner Plumania Andre Fabre introduces two newcomers here and preference is for the well bred (8) ROCKNET who is a half brother to the Group One winner Plumania and will be fancied to make a winning debut here today. His stablemate (4) MIND MAPPING could be his biggest threat. (6) KIHAVAHFUSHI is a half brother to the Group Two winner Rangali and must be respected. (2) INTELLOGENT is next best. (8) ROCKNET - (4) MIND MAPPING - (6) KIHAVAHFUSHI - (2) INTELLOGENT

7 Race 4 1. ZAVERNA - Fourth to Jokohama in a claimer at Angers this month and plenty to do here 2. MAGICAL FOREST - Won a claimer at Maisons-Laffitte in July but unplaced in her last two starts 3. DOUVILLE - Fourth to Helmsdale in a claimer at Compiegne this month. More required today 4. CRIMSON LAKE - Fourth to Tryst here in a claimer last month. Dropped back in trip today and not ruled out 5. EFICHOPE - Fourth to Jeu Celebre in a claimer at Fontainebleau this month. Not Without a chance 6. BLACK JACK CHARLY - Fourth to Innevera in a Class 2 race at Nancy last month. Dropped in class and respected here 7. JOKOHAMA - Easy winner of a claimer on her French debut at Angers this month. One for the short list 8. DECIDEMENT - Sixth of seven to Cutty Pie in a claimer at Maisons-Laffitte this month. Hard to recommend 9. MARTINI GIN - Second in a claimer at Fontainebleau on her penultimate start last month. Needs to improve 10. VENEZIA - Unplaced in a handicap at Compiegne this month. Likely to find a few too good 11. SEISME - Won at Langon-Libourne in April and placed in her last three starts. Can be in the mix A winner of a handicap in Germany last month (7) JOKOHAMA was an easy six length winner from Golden Sage on her French debut in a claimer at Angers this month. She can continue on her winning ways today. The consistent (11) SEISME must also be respected in her first attempt in claiming company. (5) EFICHOPE and (6) BLACK JACK CHARLY are next best. (7) JOKOHAMA - (11) SEISME - (5) EFICHOPE - (6) BLACK JACK CHARLY

8 Race 5 1. BLACK BIRD RUNS - A close second to Crystal Beach Road in a Class E handicap at Compiegne this month. One for the short list 2. END OF STORY - Gets a 2.5 Kg penalty for winning a Class E handicap at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Not ruled out 3. JIOSCO - Dissapointing in his last two starts since winning a Class E handicap at Maisons-Laffitte in July 4. KING DREAM - Two decent efforts on the sand at Marseille Vivaux and Lyon La Soie this month. Place prospects 5. CRYSTAL BEACH ROAD - Up 5 Kg in the weights for winning two Class E handicaps in a row. Tough test here 6. GORKI PARK - Has not won since October 2015 but is well handicapped at the moment 7. ROSAMARIA - Has not run since July 27th when a well beaten sixth in a Class E race at Maisons-Laffitte 8. RIGHT CHARLIE - Still a maiden after ten career starts and needs to improve on recent form 9. SECHE - Won a Class E handicap at Compiegne last month but disappointing there last time out 10. SHIP ROCK - Has been in poor form so far this year and is hard to recommend here today 11. BARBARA - Second to Pinot Grigio in a Class E handicap at Compiegne this month and not ruled out today 12. OLIRODIGAN - Seventh to Grey Caviar in a Class E handicap at Clairefontaine nine days ago. More required today 13. SIGNS OF SUCCESS - Just one win from eleven starts in France and needs to improve here 14. ANADUN - Has won two of her last three starts but up 6 Kg in the weights as a result 15. FOREST KING - Unplaced in a Class E handicap at Fontainebleau early last month and others preferred today 16. MARQUISIENES - Unplaced in a Class G handicap at Fontainebleau early last month and still a maiden after eight starts 17. LATE COMER - Unplaced in all five career starts to date and not recommended on his handicap debut 18. PALITINA - Still a maiden after twenty two starts and needs to improve to

9 have any chance today The top weight (1) BLACK BIRD RUNS was raised 2.5 Kg for winning a Class G handicap at Lyon Parilly last month but showed no ill effects when second at Compiegne earlier this month. He gets the vote ahead of (2) END OF STORY who won at Maisons-Laffitte last month and does not look to harshly treated by the handicapper. (11) BARBARA and (5) CRYSTAL BEACH ROAD are two more for the short list. (1) BLACK BIRD RUNS - (2) END OF STORY - (11) BARBARA - (5) CRYSTAL BEACH ROAD - (4) KING DREAM

10 Race 6 1. VENTARON - Third to Soliel D'Octobre in a Listed race at Strasbourg earlier this month. One for the short list 2. CAFE ROYAL - Seventh of nine behind Soliel D'Octobre in a Listed race at Strasbourg earlier this month 3. MAUVE - Second to Spirit's Revench in a Class D race at Compiegne earlier this month. Not ruled out 4. ROCHE ROSE - Seventh of eight here behind Rosental in a Listed race earlier this month. Can do better 5. GOLDEN WOOD - Has not run since January when winning a Class B handicap at Meydan. May need the run Second behind Spirit's Revench in a Class D race at Compiegne earlier this month (3) MAUVE is the selection to go one better today. He won a Class D race here over 200m in October (1) VENTARON finished third to Soliel D'Octobre in a Listed race at Strasbourg this month so cannot be ruled out. (4) ROCHE ROSE and (5) GOLDEN WOOD are next best. (3) MAUVE - (1) VENTARON - (4) ROCHE ROSE - (5) GOLDEN WOOD

11 Race 7 1. DIAMANTSTROM - Fifth of seven to Cutty Pie in a claimer at Maisons-Laffitte this month. Place prospects 2. LOOPER - Fourth of seven to Cutty Pie in a claimer at Maisons-Laffitte this month. Can be in the mix 3. MR RENEGADE - Won a newcomers race on his debut at Compiegne in May but unplaced in two Class 2 races since then 4. PRIME TIME - Won a claimer at Croise-Laroche last month but unplaced in two handicaps since then 5. GIGANTE ESPANOL - Unplaced in a handicap here last time out. Needs to improve today 6. CROSS MY WAY - Unplaced in both career starts to date and unlikely to feature here today 7. CROPUS - Second to Jeu Celebre in a claimer at Fontainebleau earlier this month. Tougher test here 8. MY POTTINGUER - Still a maiden after ten career starts including nine of them over hurdles 9. CHARLY - Unplaced in a claimer at Argentan earlier this month and others preferred today 10. TALPACK - Fourth to Almost Heaven in a maiden on his debut at Orleans ten days ago. Could run in to a place 11. A HEAD AHEAD - Fifth to Sometaste in a claimer at Chantilly earlier this month. Not without a chance 12. GUERLIN - Still a maiden after eleven career starts and unlikely to feature here today After winning on his debut at Cagnes in January (11) A HEAD AHEAD has gone eleven races without a win. He has been showing better form recently and at what should be decent odds gets a tentative vote today. (1) DIAMANTSTROM and (4) PRIME TIME are both capable at this level and cannot be discounted. (2) LOOPER is another that must be considered. (11) A HEAD AHEAD - (1) DIAMANTSTROM - (4) PRIME TIME - (2) LOOPER

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13 Race 8 1. WELL FLEECED - Gets a 3 Kg penalty for his win in a Class D handicap at Compiegne this month but not ruled out 2. LIFE PRIDE - Won a Class E handicap at Bordeaux in May but disappointing in two runs since then 3. SHASLIKA - Won a Class E handicap over course and distance here in August and has place prospects today 4. MATKEN - Fourth to Well Fleeced in a Class D handicap at Compiegne this month and better off at the weights today 5. ZLATAN IN PARIS - Second to Well Fleeced in a Class D handicap at Compiegne this month. Place prospects 6. YUME - Sixth to Black Night in a Class D race at Compiegne this month. More required here 7. SHERE CALM - 8. MOONWALK STEP - Second to Black Night in a Class D race at Compiegne this month. Respected 9. CATUSHABA - Disappointing in her last three starts since winning a Class E handicap at Chantilly in July 10. CONVICTED ZAPPEUSE - Unplaced in a Class E handicap at Lyon Parilly last month and hard to recommend here 12. CALAF - Third to Well Fleeced in a Class D handicap at Compiegne this month 13. DANI BLUE - Second to Shere Calm in a Class E handicap at Maisons- Laffitte this month and not without a chance 14. GREY SENSATION - Has a bit to find with a few of these from his last time out run at Compiegne 15. AFSANE - Fifth to Shere Calm in a Class E handicap at Maisons-Laffitte this month and interesting today 16. BIG SPENDER - Had a few decent efforts here earlier this year but likely to find a few too good today 17. MAGIC MAC - Unplaced in a Class E handicap at Maisons-Laffitte this month and others preferred today 18. HIPPOLYTE - Disappointing last time out at Compiegne but some decent placed form before that

14 Second behind Shere Calm in a Class E handicap at Maisons-Laffitte earlier this month (13) DANI BLUE looks well handicapped at the moment and is the selection to record her fourth career success today. (1) WELL FLEECED had a few of these behind when winning at Compiegne last time out and must be respected. (15) AFSANE and (4) MATKEN are two more for the short list. (8) MOONWALK STEP is next best. (13) DANI BLUE - (1) WELL FLEECED - (15) AFSANE - (4) MATKEN - (8) MOONWALK STEP

15 STRASBOURG - 25th October Trainer of the day : Jess Parize (109, 302, 510, 516) Jockey of the day : Mickaël Berto (101, 301, 501, 810) Horse of the day : Wetrov (301) Dark Horse : Tyrol Bleu (603) Race 1 1. RAINBOW BLACK - Very capable sort in this class of event. Expected to make amends after last below-par effort 2. BISSIN - Maiden winner last April on fibresand. Struggling in handicaps since then 3. JACKSON EN BOIS - Won a claimer at Vichy last August. Has done nothing of note since 4. ANGE OU DEMON - Won two claimers over 10 furlongs last September. Did not run over 7 since last year 5. BERLIN CALLING - Very competitive in this league and although distance might be a slight concern, has to be respected 6. SHINY STAR - Has done nothing of note since breaking her maiden last March at Nantes. Second start for new yard. First time in a claimer 7. TOUTAINVILLE - Lightly-raced. Has shown glimpses of ability in maidens. Enters the equation 8. MAKHZEN - Showed better intention last time at Maison-Laffitte but has limited ability and does not look a priority 9. ACUARELA - Obvious lack of consistency but capable of grabbing a place on a good day 10. LINDIKOVA - Has shown limited ability in five starts to date. First time in a claimer. Betting will guide (1) RAINBOW BLACK's last run is too bad to be true and there are many chances to see him back on the right path after what he has achieved all season in the Province. (4) ANGE OU DEMON was fitted with cheekpieces in his last two winning starts and same headgear is used today after a below-par run at Chanitlly without it ten days ago. (5) BERLIN CALLING and (9) ACUARELA can

16 make the frame. (1) RAINBOW BLACK - (4) ANGE OU DEMON - (5) BERLIN CALLING - (9) ACUARELA

17 Race 2 1. COURVITE - Has run well on both starts since back from a lengthy break. Player 2. QUINZE DE LA ROSE - Has done little to impress for new yard in Italy. Had shown ability last year in France 3. CUTTING KING - Well beaten when finishing fourth in the race of reference disputed here on 1 October. Has a few lengths to find 4. MELODIE D'UN SOIR - Useful over both fences and hurdles. Ships a long way for this. Off since March and betting will guide 5. LA MADELEINE - Never a factor on both starts back from a spell. Steps down in grade and cannot be ruled out 6. CLINT - Much improved last run when second over course and distance. Can go off the mark today 7. CHACHA AND RHUM - Consistent over both frences and hurdles. Good last two runs here. Has claims 8. COCHEESE - Beaten ten lengths when fourth of ten over fences at Carhaix last April. Off since then 9. YADISSIME - Handicap hurdles winner last year at Auteuil. Course winner over hurdles three weeks ago. Has more to offer 10. CASHBURG - Has done little to impress in seven starts over fences thus far and best to watch (1) COURVITE will be popular following his two good runs this season and can follow up with another solid effort. (9) YADISSIME has shown significant ability over hurdles and looks interesting on his first attempt over the bigger obstacles today. Although he was beaten ten lengths over course and distance last time, (6) CLINT is an improving horse and he should be on the shortlist. (1) COURVITE - (9) YADISSIME - (6) CLINT - (7) CHACHA AND RHUM

18 Race 3 1. WETROV - Five lenghts winner at Argentan on return from a five months break. Has untapped potential and looks a danger 2. REBEL D'ANS - Has been knocking on the door. Solid last effort over this distance at Nancy 3. AIR FORCE OFFICIER - Not sighted on debut at Nancy ten days ago. Has lot to find 4. VAS Y PUMP - Down the field on both starts to date and unlikely to trouble the judge 5. MAKENZO - Two modest efforts thus far including one here over 7 furlongs. Needs to show significant progress 6. FIRSTNEVERFOLLOWS - Beaten over 12 lengths when fifth of eight in a newcomer race at the beginning of September at Chantilly 7. JARNISY - Down the field on debut here one month ago. Steps up in trip today 8. SHYAMALA - Experienced individual who has shown limited ability thus far. Two poor efforts for new yard 9. GALLINA DU MOULIN - Never a factor in four career starts. First time blinkered but still plenty to find 10. STARRY DREAM - Well held on both starts and unlikely to make an impact today The way (1) WETROV trounced the field at Argentan makes him look almost unstoppable in this race. Trainer Jess Parize takes the cheekpieces off (2) REBEL D'ANS but this is unlikely to prove enough to challenge the selection. (6) FIRSTNEVERFOLLOWS was very discreet on his debut at Chantilly and things can only improve here. (1) WETROV - (2) REBEL D'ANS - (6) FIRSTNEVERFOLLOWS - (8) SHYAMALA

19 Race 4 1. GOOD LUCKY - Tailed off last on comeback run at Nantes. Had shown promises last spring. Question mark 2. ECEPARTI - Three creditable efforts over hurdles thus far and looks a sound podium contender 3. PERSEVERANCE - Improved last run when third at Lyon tend days ago. Can feature with further progress 4. ETOO SPORT - Encouraging effort when third of five on debut over course and distance at the beginnig of the month. Likely improver 5. POLIVAL - Well-related newcomer from an on-form yard and should be respected 6. CHACHOUN - Beaten 18 lengths when fourth of five over track and trip on second career start. Others preferred 7. COVERINA - Two poor efforts over hurdles following three modest runs on the flat. Not a realistic option 8. REA D'HONORE - Yard is not renowned for having success wit newcomers so best to watch 9. MAGGUY BLUE - Newcomers from this yard usually need the run and best to watch betting for clues 10. DAISY DU MOULIN - Has shown no ability in seven starts on the flat and no signs of encouragement on hurdling debut. Ignore 11. AMAZING SEA PEARL - Three modest efforts on the flat. First time for new yard. Watch unless betting suggests otherwise (1) GOOD LUCKY looked a very promising prospect last spring at Auteuil, and ran way too bad on return to action at Nantes. He is given the benefit of the doubt and gets the vote. Stablemate (2) ECEPARTI has enjoyed three good runs in this discipline thus far and represents the best alternative should the selection perform below-par. Newcomer (5) POLIVAL is next ahead of likely improver (4) ETOO SPORT. (1) GOOD LUCKY - (2) ECEPARTI - (5) POLIVAL - (4) ETOO SPORT

20 Race 5 1. ATHOS D'AZUR - Much improved last run when fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Can go one better 2. DEEP DARK - Well beaten in a small race at Montier en Der last time and needs to show progress 3. QUALISAGA - Has featured in handicaps but last two runs do little to inspire confidence 4. ANALEON - Three modest efforts thus far and needs to show vast improvement to win 5. MEISHO KONGOH - Beaten fifteen lengths when fourth of twelve at Montier en Der three weeks ago. Has too much to find 6. BRANDER - Beaten nine lengths when fifth of six on debut at Compegne last June. Watch betting 7. SILVER RING - Has done very little to impress in five starts to date and unlikely to make an impact 8. GIACOMO GARIBALDI - Has not shown much enthusiasm for the game in three starts to date and best to watch 9. BELLO CIAO - Down the field on debut at Compiegne three weeks ago and unlikely to trouble the judge 10. PER PERDES - Made honourable debut at Montier en Der three weeks ago. Can feature with improvement likely 11. SICILIA - Down the field on debut at Montier en Der three weeks ago and needs to show significant progress to feature 12. SAKEELA - Never in sight on both starts last year. Best to be watched unless betting suggests otherwise 13. GRAZILLA SHAKY - Never a factor on both starts but steps down in grade and cannot be ruled out 14. HERMIE - Two mediocre efforts thus far and cannot be worth any consideration in this race 15. ARRATRIXIE - Down the field in all three starts to date and cannot be worth any consideration 16. VALOUH KATE - Newcomer from top-local connections. Definitely worth a look in the betting

21 A slight preference is given to (1) ATHOS D'AZUR who only went down by a head in a decent handicap at Nancy ten days ago and a repeat of this effort could be enough to see him go one better here. Although she is not the most consistent (3) QUALISAGA could be a danger if she comes on from her last run at Compiegne. (10) PER PERDES, (16) VALOUH KATE and (13) GRAZILLA SHAKY are best of the remainders. (1) ATHOS D'AZUR - (3) QUALISAGA - (10) PER PERDES - (16) VALOUH KATE - (13) GRAZILLA SHAKY

22 Race 6 1. BUT EN BLANC - Hard fought win in an identical race one month ago at Vichy. Fell on sole start over course and distance 2. BROAD PEAK - Tailed off in a similar contest at the end of last month at Vichy. Hard to make a case 3. TYROL BLEU - Capable sort in this discipline. Ships a long way and should be respected 4. ALL ABOUT COSSIO - Useful sort in this discipline in Italy. Fell ( last year in that same race) on sole start on french soil 5. VENT DES DUNES - Never won a race from sixteen starts. First time in a cross country chase 6. SERKO D'ACE - Runner-up at Nancy one month ago. Useful and reliable sort in this disicpline but seldom wins races 7. VIOLETA SONG - Experienced mare in this discipline but has limited ability and can only grab a small stake cheque 8. VOUS MADAME - Lightly-raced this year and currently on the rise. Has credentials in this discipline and must be respected Reunited with Jonathan Plouganou, (1) BUT EN BLANC makes plenty of appeal on his Vichy success and could add up to his tally despite a heavy weight of 74 kg. Italian raider (4) ALL ABOUT COSSIO tends to go well when he stays up on his four legs and has to be closely monitored. (3) TYROL BLEU should give a good account of himself before being aimed at Pau this winter. (1) BUT EN BLANC - (4) ALL ABOUT COSSIO - (3) TYROL BLEU - (6) SERKO D'ACE

23 Race 7 1. MASTER DAN - Won an identical race here off same mark one year ago 2. AVICENNA - Made a promising comeback run in a maiden at Le Mans. On a tough mark first time in handicap 3. PORTALAY - Easy winner of a handicap over course and distance last month. Has a four pounds penalty to defy 4. SIMANO - Two pounds below last winning mark (over course and distance last March). Respect 5. VENEZIANUS - Ran well enough last two times out to be worth considering on french handicap debut 6. NUMERO TREIZE - Has been in mixed form since the new year. Three pounds below last winning mark 7. MARGIE'S ROCK - Six pounds above last winning mark. Disappointing last start at Lyon. Has a bit to do 8. MEHITABEL - Can boasts a sound course record. Question mark over today's trip though. Returns from a 6 months break 9. WALENTY - Three good runs over course and distance thus far. Sound place prospect 10. FONTVIEILLE - Won three from last five starts and looks competitive off current mark 11. BIG HENRY - Ran better than last placing suggests at Lyon. Would have preferred a longer trip 12. RASTIGNAC - Returns from a thirteen months absence and unlikely to trouble the judge 13. KOURDO - Showed better intentions in last start. On a career low mark and can surprise 14. BLUVIDA - Well held in last two starts in claimers and has quite a bit to find 15. GOLDEN CLUB - Has little room for maneuver off current mark but is 2/4 over course and distance. Outside chance Plenty of in-form contenders here. (1) MASTER DAN has a good record at this track and went close at Compiegne last time. (3) PORTALAY got back on the scoresheet last September and still has potential despite a four pounds penalty. (9) WALENTY has done very well since fitted with blinkers and should make his presence felt once again.

24 (1) MASTER DAN - (3) PORTALAY - (9) WALENTY - (11) BIG HENRY

25 Race 8 1. PERSEVERE - Good last effort in a claimer at Montier en Der. 15 pounds below last winning mark at present 2. MISS RAFAEL - Seldom wins races but good last effort over course and distance and cannot be ruled out 3. BEAUBAHHARE - Veteran who has done nothing of note in three starts back from a break 4. DELIA DICI - Currently on a good run and should get back in the winners box sooner rather than later 5. IZODAR - One place from nine starts this season and unlikely to trouble the judge 6. MARIELE - Down the field in two starts since back from a spell and hard to fancy 7. LOU LOUP - Off since May. On a career low mark and could spring a surprise 8. BAY VETTORI - A close third behind Persevere three weeks ago in a claimer. Place chance 9. FIT TO RUN - Maiden after nine starts. Good run at Divonnes off same mark two starts back 10. SUHALI - Beaten 3/4 lengths in a Compiegne handicap one month ago. Has obvious claims 11. LORD EMERY - Obvious lack of consistency but still capable on a good day and could pop-up 12. MISS BOWL - Five poor efforts this season. Not a realistic option and best to ignore 13. BAHAA - Below-par latest but has a first rate chance on the back of his two previous efforts including one over track and trip 14. DOUCEKA - Down the field in all three starts this year and unlikely to make an impact Judged on his narrow defeat at Compiegne at the end of last month, (10) SUHALI looks the safest option in this modest contest where surprises are likely to arise. (4) DELIA DICI has shown good recent form and should give it another good shot. (2) MISS RAFAEL tends to run well at this course and should also be hugely respected. (13) BAHAA is well-weighted and should make amends after her last below-par effort.

26 (10) SUHALI - (4) DELIA DICI - (2) MISS RAFAEL - (13) BAHAA

27 LYON-LA SOIE - 25th October Trainer of the day : Fabrice Vermeulen (501, 603, 703) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (105, 202, 307, 404, 501, 701, 803) Horse of the day : First Frost (404) Dark Horse : Oriental Ghost (606) Race 1 1. LESPARRE - Dam was a dual winner and both her foals have won to date 2. EAGLE'S EYE - Dam was smart Group winner and this is her first foal. Interesting 3. TESTON - Dam won five times and all her four foals have scored including two smart types 4. LEARNING TO FLY - Dam was a maiden and has already produced one smart winner with her first progeny 5. SERAKALA - Dam won once and all her four foals have won including one good type 6. ARUSHA - Dam was unraced and one of her three foals have scored to date 7. TERRE SAONOISE - Dam won once and has produced seven winners from thirteen foals to race including two very smart types 8. NOPICNOCHAT - Dam was a dual winner and one of her two foals have scored 9. ENCHANTED ROSE - Dam was unraced and her first foal hat yet to score so far 10. AIR DU TEMPS - Dam was unraced and her only foal to race has yet to win 11. MIDNIGHT - Dam was smart and has produced some smart types to date This is a tough opener for unraced two year olds with several of them having really nice pedigrees. There is sure to be a lot of confidence behind the Rouget inmate (5) SERAKALA whose dam has produced all her four foals to be successful. It could be the start of a great day for her jockey, Christophe Soumillon. (11) MIDNIGHT and (4) LEARNING TO FLY could be smart along with (3) TESTON.

28 (5) SERAKALA - (11) MIDNIGHT - (4) LEARNING TO FLY - (3) TESTON

29 Race 2 1. POLKARENA - Former six time winner but out of form in last three so needs to show more 2. GRANTS PASS - Suddenly in winning form having being successful in last two 3. INTO THE ROCK - She has won six lifetime but last couple of efforts leave a lot to be desired 4. MANOLITA - One win from eight runs but seems to have a lot on here 5. SQUARE SET - Rattled up a hat trick earlier in the year and could bounce back today 6. NEVER SAY NEVER - Five time winner from thirty two and could have an each way chance 7. KENCHAROVA - Five time winner from twenty seven but looks to have a bit of work to do 8. KARIVRE - Fair seven time winner from forty two but needs to brush up a bit 9. CORK - Dual winner from nineteen and runner up in last two so every chance 10. HUNDRED ACRE - Twice a winner from thirteen but last few efforts are not great 11. EARLY ENOUGH - Off the mark on his latest start at Argentan so can be expected to go close 12. ARIZONA RUN - Thirteen time winner from eighty one but others make more appeal This looks pretty good for (9) CORK. The selection has gone close in his last two outing both at Nancy and over this course and distance so the nine year old gelding looks sure to go very close here. (5) SQUARE SET was in excellent form earlier in the campaign. (2) GRANTS PASS has to have a shot too ahead of (1) POLKARENA. (9) CORK - (5) SQUARE SET - (2) GRANTS PASS - (1) POLKARENA

30 Race 3 1. HALLSOME - Previous six time winner but it has been a while since last one 2. PICKING UP PIECES - Seven time winner from sixty three and in reasonable placed form 3. KALIBUR - Was going for a hat trick when fifth at Nancy last time so in form 4. BEARHEART - Eleven time winner from ninety four including two goes back at Deauville 5. RENZO - Four time winner from twenty four but looks out of form at present 6. COME AND FIND ME - Seven time winner from forty four but had a lapse last time 7. GREY VENDOME - Triple winner from forty and looked a little bit better last time 8. NOBLE RED - Both wins came back in Missed all of last year but seems to be returning to form 9. MERAPI - Has won six from fifty but looks to be on the downgrade now 10. GREYMLINS - Twelve time winner from a century of outings so merits respect 11. LEVELYNE - Triple winner from thirty three and not a bad effort last time 12. MAGIC MILES - Just the one win from twenty six and only two poor runs this campaign (7) GREY VENDOME showed some old sparkle last time when running a very nice third at Marseille-Vivaux and now has the assistance of the mercurial Christophe Soumillon in a bid for win number four. He looks well primed for a big effort ahead of the likes of (10) GREYMLINS who reached a century of runs last time. (8) NOBLE RED and (1) HALLSOME should go well. (7) GREY VENDOME - (10) GREYMLINS - (8) NOBLE RED - (1) HALLSOME

31 Race 4 1. FAST LIGHTNING - Sole success came in Germany last year but not so good in this campaign 2. CAJARIAN - Dual scorer this season but can be difficult to predict at times 3. MISTY LOVE - Netted three wins earlier this year and seems to be coming back to a good mark 4. FIRST FROST - Very good hit rate with five from sixteen and a likely player 5. STRACCIATELLA - Has collected four victories already this year so knows how to get the job done 6. SECRET RECIPE - Was going for the hat trick when just denied at Lyon- Parilly last time so a major player 7. VARING - Thrice a winner this campaign already and looks sure to be thereabouts 8. FAVROS - Triple winner from thirty five and looks a player of sorts for this 9. LE ROCK - Made it win number from from twenty six last time in a claimer 10. DARK DYNAMIC - Remains a maiden after a dozen runs and looks like that will not change 11. SECRET RUN - Triple winner from forty five but looks an out of form horse A few of these entries certainly know where the lollipop is situated so it is competitive. (4) FIRST FROST has a very nice profile and gets the vote to further enhance his impressive hit rate in the hands of Soumillon. (6) SECRET RECIPE arrives here in splendid form with every chance. (7) VARING and (2) CAJARIAN look dangerous too. (4) FIRST FROST - (6) SECRET RECIPE - (7) VARING - (2) CAJARIAN

32 Race 5 1. PORSENNA - Very good strike rate with thirteen from forty six and sure to go close 2. CATCH DREAM - Six time winner from thirty six and has a pretty good record overall 3. PERLE NONANTAISE - Triple winner from twenty nine and chance on best form so worth noting 4. EZPELETAKO - Eight time winner from fifty six but others make more appeal 5. CANDY REAL - Won on debut last season and basically can be forgiven a below par run last time 6. HANDCHOP - Triple winner from fifteen but appears to be well out of form now 7. ROCK TO THE MOON - Triple winner from twenty one but may find a few of these too strong 8. THAILAND - Placed in three of his eight outings but looks a big outsider here 9. TATORT - Made it win number seven two starts back. This will be tougher Christophe Soumillon takes the mount on (1) PORSENNA and there is every chance that the entire can gain victory number fourteen under the top jockey at what should be a reasonable price. (5) CANDY REAL looks to pose the greatest threat while (3) PERLE NONANTAISE could be a danger if recapturing best form. (2) CATCH DREAM can fill fourth. (1) PORSENNA - (5) CANDY REAL - (3) PERLE NONANTAISE - (2) CATCH DREAM

33 Race 6 1. TITUS MILLS - Very good strike rate with eighteen wins and currently on a hat trick 2. SPEED OF SOUND - Five time winner from seventeen and entitled to respect here 3. PROPHETS PRIDE - Impressive hit rate with seventeen wins from forty nine and well regarded for this 4. ANSE MARCEL - Triple winner from twenty three and pretty consistent in the main 5. PRINCE OF GRACIE - Seventh on debut at Nancy but did show something there 6. ORIENTAL GHOST - One success in native Germany and could be the surprise package here 7. CELLALANDO - Triple winner from fifty one and seems in good heart at present 8. CHANSON DU SOIR - Made it win number four last time out but still appears to have too much on 9. LA BACHIR - She is zero from nine and looks a very unlikely winner in this There might be a bit of a turn up here in the shape of (6) ORIENTAL GHOST who only has one career win to his name in his native Germany but he has put up some notable other performances and this event should not take too much winning. (3) PROPHETS PRIDE and (1) TITUS MILLS will be on the premises for sure. (2) SPEED OF SOUND can have a look in too. (6) ORIENTAL GHOST - (3) PROPHETS PRIDE - (1) TITUS MILLS - (2) SPEED OF SOUND

34 Race 7 1. YOUMZAIN STAR - Won nicely on debut and two decent placed efforts since so has every chance 2. SWANSEA BEACH - Four good efforts and won on the penultimate start of those 3. DANCE COLONY - Improved form to get off the mark on third and last start at Pornichet 4. RANNAN - Unplaced on all three runs but has shown some ability in those 5. PLAVALINE - Fourth on debut and good runner up in her last two and might go one better 6. VADLANA - Off the mark on her tenth and last run so confidence should be enhanced 7. JESSY LOVE - Three decent places in her last runs but will need to improve to win (3) DANCE COLONY had shown glimpses of ability in her first two runs before showing much improved form when comfortably scoring at Pornichet-La Baule and with that confidence booster behind her will take a lot of beating in this. (1) YOUMZAIN STAR looks best placed of the others to mount a strong challenge. (5) PLAVALINE and (4) RANNAN can grab the places. (3) DANCE COLONY - (1) YOUMZAIN STAR - (5) PLAVALINE - (4) RANNAN

35 Race 8 1. BUBBLE BATH - Five time winner from twenty one including here last time 2. LOUVE SAGE - Triple winner this term and can be forgiven one lapse so noted 3. ANGUILEO - Off the mark three starts back and could play a part once more 4. GRAFFITI - One win from fourteen but latest three runs are off putting 5. SUBLISSIMO - Triple winner from a dozen attempts but maybe not another one here 6. MY STRONG BOY - Runner up in three of his last five but could still be a maiden after this 7. L'ASSAUT SIX - She got off the mark two starts back but needs a big one here 8. TEDDY EDWARD - No place in nine outings and is easy to dismiss once more (1) BUBBLE BATH looks a pretty decent wager here to follow up a hard fought success over this course and distance earlier this month and although the resultant penalty seems a tad harsh he should be capable of a very bold show. (2) LOUVE SAGE will not go down without a fight. (3) ANGUILEO and (5) SUBLISSIMO can follow home. (1) BUBBLE BATH - (2) LOUVE SAGE - (3) ANGUILEO - (5) SUBLISSIMO

36 ENGHIEN - 25th October Trainer of the day : Paul.J.P. Hagoort (212, 603, 602) Jockey of the day : Alexandre Abrivard (305, 408, 501, 609, 704) Horse of the day : Destino Dodville (302) Dark Horse : Exil de Loiron (710) Race 1 1. AH LA STAR - Very little to like on her formsheet this year and can be confidently written off 2. A TOI VENUS - Blows hot and cold but tends to acquit herself respectably at Enghien and worth a second look 3. BARBIE DE JANEIRO - Regularly in the thick of things and in good shape. Raffin back at the helm and from the first row will be no pushover 4. BELLE DE MANCHE - Has looked a different horse for the past three months and is reunited with Franck Nivard. Barefoot on the front line and can impose 5. ACIDALIE DARCHE - On cracking form but rarely seen left-handed. That said it would be foolhardy to ignore her 6. ADELE DE BOISNEY - Useful trotter that has been pleasing in the amateur division lately. In better company this time but still not to be entirely overlooked 7. BELLE DE CERPI - Hardy type but sanctioned in her last three going lefthanded and others preferred 8. BOGOTA D'HERFRAIE - Enjoyed a productive summer and is confirmed at Enghien. Sanctioned under the saddle last time but can still get a look in here 9. BOCA ECUS - One of the most consistently productive horses in the field. Impressed on comeback here a fortnight back and should again be good enough to make the frame 10. VERBALISEE - Has finished in the first three just once this year and will struggle to make her presence felt 11. BOHEME DU JUILLE - Blows hot and cold but caught the eye at Reims last week. Incurs no handicap this time and looks a serious player 12. BANQUIERE - Got back in the game at Le Croise-Laroche mid-month. Has a liking for Enghien and although incurring the penalty can still give a competitive account 13. ALTESSE DU BANNEY - Not the most reliable and although having

37 encouraged at Amiens early October can still expect to find this a stiff test 14. BAILEYSE - Decent mare that has not been as effective of late but is unshod all four this time and worth a small consideration 15. AH MON IDYLLE - Complicated but has some ability. Unraced for the past two months though and may need the outing 16. BAMBINA DU PARC - Modest type in this branch of the business and has no realistic chance 17. ALLIANCE DE CHENU - Won three on the trot before finishing fifth at Chartres. Returns to racing unshod behind and will have her supporters 18. BARAKA DE BELLOU - Swung back into form earlier last month before winning a Quinte next time but the extra 25m relegates her to more a place chance on this occasion (4) BELLE DE MANCHE has been on flying form since late July. Nivard is back on board and with shoes off can win this from the first line. (11) BOHEME DU JUILLE also benefits from a good spot in front and if her recent Reims effort is anything to go by she should make a big impact. The ever-consistent (9) BOCA ECUS made a solid comeback over course and distance two weeks ago and also looks in with a decent shout. (3) BARBIE DE JANEIRO regularly acquits herself competitively - she trotted fifth to the favourite last time and should again put on a good show. The reinvigorated (18) BARAKA DE BELLOU breaks from the back but cannot currently be criticised and will have her part to play. (4) BELLE DE MANCHE - (11) BOHEME DU JUILLE - (9) BOCA ECUS - (3) BARBIE DE JANEIRO - (18) BARAKA DE BELLOU

38 Race 2 1. CAUCASIEN - Respectable individual but unseen for the past two months and will need the run 2. COLIBRI DES PINS - Serious trotter that has been impressive of late and can wrap this up if he can get off on the right foot 3. CROMY - Gives a good account when he can keep his action together and on present form looks an interesting outsider 4. COCO DE ROCHA - Regularly puts everything into his racing but needs to find more on this occasion 5. CRACK DE PEBRISY - Left a good impression beating Cirio over course and distance during the summer but thrashed in last two and not a player 6. CONCERTO ROYAL - Got back down to business when second at Laval midmonth following a very lean spell. Unlikely to go as close but still a minor place chance 7. CHERI CHERI - Has not enjoyed the best of runs this year and not a realistic proposition 8. CLOVIS MONTAVAL - Alternates the good with the less good but has won three from four recently when barefoot and must be afforded respect 9. CIRIO - Regular and in very good shape. Appreciates Enghien and with shoes off again can expect to go close 10. CAMPO JOSSELYN - Moderate type that has never made any impact at this level and is not about to change his ways 11. CRISTAL DU PERCHE - Occasionally tricky but otherwise rarely disappoints. Not once out of the first three all year and can play a leading role 12. CLASSIC WORD - Very hard to knock since the spring and should be good enough to finish in the mix 13. CHEMSAK VEDAQUAIS - Not the most dependable but has ability. Scored at La Capelle last time but incurs the penalty here and others preferred 14. CHOCOLAT DU BOURG - Undeniably capable trotter but has placed just once in last eleven and the extra 25m does nothing to help his prospects 15. CASH MAKER - Highly impressive over the winter but well beaten in all three this term and can be ruled out The consistent (2) COLIBRI DES PINS could have won at Laval last time had he not broken stride at the start but if behaved should make amends. Barring the

39 occasional sanction (11) CRISTAL DU PERCHE has been a model of consistency and is not incapable of winning this. Since mid-july (9) CIRIO has looked a horse reborn and with shoes off again can play a major role. (12) CLASSIC WORD is another that regularly gives his best and under these conditions looks a player. (2) COLIBRI DES PINS - (11) CRISTAL DU PERCHE - (9) CIRIO - (12) CLASSIC WORD

40 Race 3 1. DIAMANT DE MONCHEL - Has looked very ordinary in the claiming category of late and chances slim at best 2. DESTINO DODVILLE - Winner of four from six to date and latterly in style at Vincennes. Good spot behind the car and expected to repeat 3. DAMIER ROUGE PHI - Beginning to show improvement but still not at his best and can be ruled out 4. DANCER - Moderate sort with better aptitude for the other code and on current form will have few friends 5. DI DOO DI DOO DAH - Seen right-handed for the most part but form not in doubt and from the five-spot can give this a good go 6. DJANGO DU BOCAGE - Regularly acquits himself when applied. First time at Enghien but comes here off a solid second at Chartres and appears to be in with a legitimate chance 7. DYSTOCIK JELOCA - Got back in the game at Laval earlier this month when barefoot for the first time. Just front shoes off here but one to note all the same 8. DODDY DE VIVE - Can prove a handful but currently enjoying a rewarding run and even though wide on the first line should still pick up a cheque 9. DERBY MIX - Complicated trotter but has significant ability. Given an easy prep at Agen and expected to show more this time 10. DELPHOS - Likes Enghien but tends to go better over longer and others preferred 11. DECLIC DU SOLEIL - Won over course and distance earlier in the summer but has raced modestly since and must reaffirm 12. DREAM - Productive for the most part but currently off the boil and not in the reckoning 13. DIRTY LOVING - Previously a good type but has done nothing from four since the break and can be ruled out 14. DERBY CASH - Won over track and trip mid-august but twice found wanting since and with shoes on can be ignored 15. DJANGO DU BANNEY - Made good progress before being sent for a spell. Starts from a tough spot on the back line but must still be afforded respect 16. DON'T FORGET - Very consistent colt that rarely disappoints. Poorly drawn but Nivard at the helm and a realistic chance of finishing close

41 After a surprising blip at Cabourg (2) DESTINO DODVILLE more than made up for it at Vincennes next time and from the 2-spot can make this his own. The hardy (6) DJANGO DU BOCAGE also benefits from a front-line break and looks a tough opponent.(16) DON'T FORGET is a classy colt that consistently gives his best and the Nivard touch can only work to his advantage. (5) DI DOO DI DOO DAH is seldom seen racing left-handed but is currently in form and on good behaviour should figure prominently. (8) DODDY DE VIVE is back on track following a rough patch and can also get a look in. (2) DESTINO DODVILLE - (6) DJANGO DU BOCAGE - (16) DON'T FORGET - (5) DI DOO DI DOO DAH - (8) DODDY DE VIVE

42 Race 4 1. ELU D'ALI - Often a question of all-or-nothing. Something of a surprising entry here and not a player 2. ECLAIR BAZOQUAIN - Kicked his career off nicely but unconvincing since and needs to raise his game 3. ELMER DU BELVER - Making good progress since his return to competition but the step up in class may prove a step too far 4. ELDORADO ROYAL - Respectable trotter that always gives his best but in better company here and unlikely to influence the outcome 5. EOLE DU PONT - Pleased late summer but has since lost his way. Completely out of the picture here three weeks ago and can be ruled out 6. EMIR DU PONT - Very complicated colt but has shown talent. Raffin has maintained faith and only a matter of time before he gets it right 7. EJAG - Winner of two of the races he has finished and latterly with ease at Le Croise-Laroche. On similar form should again go close 8. ELVEN WINNER - Delicate but has talent in spades. The race could well be his for the asking provided he can stay in stride 9. EVERLASTING LOVE - Moderate type that pleases for the most part but on this occasion will need to find more 10. EL POPOF - Consistently productive colt that fell foul of the stewards last time out but with stride in check should figure prominently 11. EL LOCO - Regularly in the mix. Finished a good third over track and trip earlier in the month and although in better company here should nonetheless acquit himself competitively 12. EASY CHOICE - Has won just once but regularly gives a solid account and the long Enghien straight should suit his style. Place chance 13. ECLAIR DE BABEL - Has climbed the class ladder in good order. Never at his ease at Vincennes last time but Thomain has stayed with him and must be respected 14. EL FLACO - Regularly gives his best but on this occasion can expect to have his work cut out 15. EGALUISARO - Just once out of the frame when applied. Left a good impression at Vire earlier this month and will be one to note The talented but delicate (8) ELVEN WINNER is reunited with Alexandre Abrivard