VINCENNES - 11th February

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1 VINCENNES - 11th February Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (307, 403, 507, 511) Jockey of the day : Franck Nivard (214, 306, 408, 506, 808) Horse of the day : Draft Life (708) Dark Horse : Bélina Josselyn (403) Race 1 1. FUCHSIA PIERJI - Got back in the game here last time over shorter. Definitely one with ability and has claims 2. FRENCH MAN - Never got into the race last time and was disqualified a long way from the finish line. Previous form is solid 3. FANDANGO DU CHENE - Several good efforts in harness and best to forget his last effort on ridden debut. Not out of it 4. FLY TO THE MOON - Goes well when applied. Impressive winner over course & distance last time. Has plenty more to offer 5. FLAMBEAU ROYAL - Won over shorter trip earlier in the meeting. Got back in the game latest after being sanctioned in a Group II. Can place

2 6. FOR YOU MADRIK - Has demonstrated ability this winter at the venue but has never raced over 2400m. Cannot be overlooked though 7. FELICIANO - Has come to terms with himself in last two starts. Impressive last time out. Well-regarded by his connections 8. FARGO - Won two last year but appears to have shown his limits here this winter. First start for new yard 9. FLEURON D'IROISE - Well beaten in a Group II last time. Much more competitive in this division and is not one to rule out 10. FAFIOT DE PAYRE - Outclassed in a Group II one week ago. Will find this easier and must be respected (7) FELICIANO was impressive in his last two winning efforts and could start the day well for in-form trainer Philippe Allaire. He is taken to make it three in a row and will lead the charge ahead of (10) FAFIOT DE PAYRE who drops down in class after an unplaced effort in a Group II. (2) FRENCH MAN must be given another chance after his recent disqualification. Selections (7) FELICIANO - (10) FAFIOT DE PAYRE - (2) FRENCH MAN - (4) FLY TO THE MOON

3 Race 2 1. EGERIE DE BANNES - Never a factor in last three starts in this division and unlikely to make an impact 2. EROLINA - Has failed to make the frame in five starts at the venue thus far. Others are preferred 3. ETOILE DU CEBE - Sanctioned more often than not but has ample talent. Will come on for last run 4. EUREKA DE NAPPES - Finished fourth in a claimer last time out and is out of her league in a race like this 5. ECLIPSE DESBOIS - Did not go unnoticed on comeback run last time out. Will come on for the race and must be respected 6. ELECTRA BAR - Italian raider who has made the frame only once from eight starts at the venue 7. EBENE GRIFF - Occasionally tricky but pleasing of late. Should be in the final shake-up 8. ENDIABLEE - Got back in the game last time over 2100m. Can make the frame if coping with the trip 9. EXCITING LADY - Does not have any room for maneuver in a race of this nature and can be passed over 10. ECLIPSE D'AUVRECY - Never a danger in three starts this term and needs to make vast improvement 11. EMINE DAIRPET - Has enjoyed a fruitful autumn last year but off since 21 November and will need the race 12. EMMY OKINA - Much preferred in the other code and is unlikely to trouble the judge 13. ELINDA PASMARICK - Smart filly under the saddle but is unproven under today's conditions and is best to watch 14. EVA DES CHARMES - Just once out of the frame to date. Should enjoy the rise in distance and can make amends (5) ECLIPSE DESBOIS did run a very good race on her return to action in a better contest. She is unshod behind for the first time today and looks interesting. (14) EVA DES CHARMES's last run is far too bad to be true and she is better be judged on what she has previously achieved. (NP) EBENE GRIFF will make the frame if capable of reproducing her last effort.

4 Selections (5) ECLIPSE DESBOIS - (14) EVA DES CHARMES - (8) ENDIABLEE

5 Race 3 1. DOMINO DU BON AIR - Hasn't raced for 209 days and is unlikely to trouble the judge. Watch unless betting suggests otherwise 2. DELICIEUX DU CEBE - Well beaten fifth of nine in a class D four days ago. Has plenty to find 3. DIVINE BEJI - Never a factor in a group II last time out but has a chance back in this division 4. DIVA FATALE - Caused a big disappointment in her last effort over course and distance. Previous form is solid 5. DYNASTY PEJI - Smart but delicate filly. Can win if she stays in stride all way round 6. DIS MOI DE HOUELLE - A remarkable performer in this division and is expected to be at the premises once again 7. DREAM CASH - Impressive winner of a class B over track & trip ten days ago. Has plenty more to offer 8. DIADEME BLUE - Very useful in this discipline. Disappointed last time out and should show a better figure here 9. DAIDA DE VANDEL - Has failed to make the frame in last eight starts and is unlikely to change this figure 10. DEFI DES PISTES - Has improved significantly over the past three months and could have more to offer 11. DIABLE DE VAUVERT - Smart horse under harness. Disqualified on sole start under the saddle ( in a Group I) 12. DURZIE - Made a promising return to action in a Group II at the end of last month. Player with improvement likely Although he has a 25m handicap to overcome (10) DEFI DES PISTES has been such an impressive performer in recent weeks that he is the choice to get back in the winners enclosure following a good second in a class A. Unbeaten in two starts without shoes (5) DYNASTY PEJI cough be a tough nut to crack off the front row. (7) DREAM CASH (12) DURZIE and (6) DIS MOI DE HOUELLE all have their chances. Selections

6 (10) DEFI DES PISTES - (5) DYNASTY PEJI - (7) DREAM CASH - (12) DURZIE - (6) DIS MOI DE HOUELLE

7 Race 4 1. TRADERS - Has been very impressive all winter under the saddle. Should be hugely respected back under harness today 2. ANNA MIX - Boasts a good record at Vincennes but has been in modest form all winter and has a lot to find 3. BELINA JOSSELYN - Reassured with a good fourth in the Prix d'amerique. Should feature prominently from this draw 4. PROPULSION - High-class Swedish sort that finished third in the Prix d'amerique. Distance-suited and has a good draw. Key player 5. TIMONE EK - Classy trotter with Group 1 form and while he has shown decent aptitude for Vincennes has a bit to find 6. WILD HONEY - One of the wealthier mares in the race but has failed to fire in three starts at Vincennes this winter and in present form will struggle to leave her mark 7. BILLIE DE MONTFORT - Considering how well she has performed over the past ten months she has every right to line up here. Drop in trip will enhance her chances 8. BOLD EAGLE - Winner of the last two editions of this race. Has a bad outside draw on the front row. Remains a leading chance 9. BOOSTER WINNER - Has done nothing noteworthy since late summer and looks to have a mountain to climb on this occasion once again 10. VAL ROYAL - Good dual-purpose type but faces a very tough assignment in this division and is best to watch 11. CALL ME KEEPER - Fourth to (8) BOLD EAGLE in this race last year. Got back on song last time out and could surprise with further progress 12. BRIAC DARK - Put on a good show to finish fifth in the Prix d'amerique. Has a tough draw here and will need a clear run to make the frame 13. UZA JOSSELYN - Classy individual that has won at the highest level. Narrowly headed in the Prix du Luxembourg last time out 14. VIVID WISE AS - Smart italian import who is having his first start at Vincennes. Unlikely to trouble the judge 15. RINGOSTARR TREB - Fine third to Bird Parker in the Prix du Bourbonnais. He still has ground to make up on some of the others but can grab a cheque stake

8 The showcase Grand Prix De France will see fifteen of the best trotters in the world go to post here today. Although not with a good draw (8) BOLD EAGLE has enough early speed to get him well positioned and he can write his name in the history books by winning this race three years in a row. The high class Swedish horse (4) PROPULSION was one place behind the selection in the Prix d'amerique here in December and with a good draw today is expected to make a bold bid. (3) BELINA JOSSELYN and (12) BRIAC DARK were close behind also in the Prix d'amerique and will be there or thereabouts. (15) RINGOSTARR TREB can make the frame. Selections (8) BOLD EAGLE - (4) PROPULSION - (3) BELINA JOSSELYN - (12) BRIAC DARK - (15) RINGOSTARR TREB - (1) TRADERS - (7) BILLIE DE MONTFORT - (13) UZA JOSSELYN

9 Race 5 1. URAL - Returns from a 172 days absence and is unlikely to trouble the judge 2. MIDNIGHT DREAMER - Has ability but not always on show. Has a lot to prove at present 3. DOCTEUR D'ERABLE - Has been thereabouts in recent starts but faces a tough task in this division 4. URBANIO - Raider from The Netherlands who has it all to prove at the venue. Look elsewhere 5. UBIMAJOR BI - Displayed a sound effort after early disqualification here last time out. Not one to rule out 6. DARLINGTON PARK - Second to (7) DESPERADO over course and distance on 18 January. Expected to give it a good go once again 7. DESPERADO - Winner of 7 from 15 thus far. Registered a career best effort over track & trip last time. Has more to offer 8. DOUM JENILOU - Respectable trotter that always gives his best. Has not been the most threatening lately but will still have his chances 9. DORUN BEAM - Caused a major disappointment a Cagnes sur Mer last time out. Needs to reaffirm at present 10. DANDY DE GODREL - Very consistent sort in this division that seldom wins races. Place chance once again 11. DORGOS DE GUEZ - Earnest sort that has good references over course and distance. Enters the equation 12. DUCATO BOURBON - Needed the run last time out and likely to need this race too 13. DIEGO SAUTONNE - Has shown significant progress in his last two starts and looks capable of making it three in a row 14. DIGNE ET DROIT - Useful in both codes and is having his first start for trainer Sebastien Guarato. Watch betting for more clues Unbeaten in four runs without hind shoes (13) DIEGO SAUTONNE was a very impressive winner of his last start over shorter. He also scored over today's trip last September and is expected to make a bold bid. Jean-Michel Bazire has a strong hand in this line-up with both (7) DESPERADO and (11) DORGOS DE GUEZ. (6) DARLINGTON PARK is a very consistent campaigner in this division.

10 Selections (13) DIEGO SAUTONNE - (7) DESPERADO - (11) DORGOS DE GUEZ - (6) DARLINGTON PARK

11 Race 6 1. AKIR DE MAI - Very hard to fault all last year in both professional and amateur ranks. Faces a tough task in this division though 2. UNITED KINGDOM - Got back in the game at Pont-Chateau last December but a repeat looks unlikely 3. BALZAC DU CHATELET - Fine trotter and confirmed under these conditions. Looks a sound place prospect 4. ARMANY D'HERMES - Has finished just three of his last 16 races and is simply too hard to trust 5. AMERICAN JET - Recently returned following a long absence and expected to need few more outings 6. AMOUR ENCORE - Average type that tends to show more on the inner track and will not be worrying the opposition 7. ALTONICO - Returns from a 410 days absence and is unlikely to be ready 8. BACCHUS D'ELA - Erratic but very capable on a good day. Has claims on the back of his penultimate effort 9. ALPHA JET DU CAIEU - Disappointing last run in the Provinces. Had previously posted two solid efforts. Well-entered on the front row 10. BARRIO DE LOU - Serious type but disqualified on both starts since returning from a spell and needs to reaffirm 11. BREEDER'S CUP - Better in the other code but change of discipline likely to do him a lot of good 12. UTILE LEBEL - Recorded a career best effort here over 2100m last month. Enters the equation 13. ULYSSE MARIA - Bounced back to form at Lyon ten days ago. Expected to follow up 14. VERY FIRST - Decent campaigner when racing barefoot. Pleasant fourth on penultimate start but pulled-up latest 15. VOLCAN DU GARABIN - Useful sort who is off since December 22. Bjorn Goop in the reins though and cannot be ruled out 16. BORA BORA JIEL - Consistently acquits herself well when behaved. Comfortably landed a Class C over course and distance before a good fourth place in a Quinte race 17. BARAKA DE BELLOU - Struggled with the step up in class at the end of last year and chances limited 18. VERSO DU JAAR - Has been running well of late in the other code. Smart

12 campaigner who should be hugely respected on switch back to harness (16) BORA BORA JIEL won well under these same conditions over course and distance on her penultimate start. She has since run well in a Quinte race and looks an obvious winning prospect. Both well-entered on the front row (8) BACCHUS D'ELA and (9) ALPHA JET DU CAIEU are expected to make it tough for the selection. Other candidates of interest are by order of preference (3) BALZAC DU CHATELET and (12) UTILE LEBEL. Selections (16) BORA BORA JIEL - (8) BACCHUS D'ELA - (9) ALPHA JET DU CAIEU - (3) BALZAC DU CHATELET - (12) UTILE LEBEL

13 Race 7 1. ELLADORA DE FORGAN - The only four year old in the race. Registered a career best last time out but more is required to win here 2. DAYTONA JET - Has made the frame (including three victories ) in all five starts unshod. Cannot be ruled out 3. CAPTAIN SPARROW - Placed only once from five starts in this discipline and is unlikely to shake things up 4. CHABLIS D'HERFRAIE - Finished in front of (7) CYPRIEN DES BORDES in the Group III Prix Joseph Lafosse. First time unshod 5. CATALOGNE - Finished fifth in the Prix de Cornulier last month. Capable of grabbing a stake cheque 6. DRAGON DU FRESNE - Smart winner of a Group II over course and distance last time out. Still improving and can go close 7. CYPRIEN DES BORDES - Winner of the coveted Prix de Elites over course and distance. Would have preferred a longer trip. Remains a solid winning prospect 8. DRAFT LIFE - Top-class mare in this discipline. Runner-up to Traders in the Prix de Cornulier. The one they all have to beat (8) DRAFT LIFE has produced an outstanding performance in the Group I Prix de Cornulier only beaten by the untouchable Traders. A repeat of this effort shall see her record her second Group I victory. Winner of the Group I Prix des Elites over course & distance last September (7) CYPRIEN DES BORDES is expected to leave behind a series of modest efforts. (5) CATALOGNE is capable of making the frame. Selections (8) DRAFT LIFE - (7) CYPRIEN DES BORDES - (5) CATALOGNE - (4) CHABLIS D'HERFRAIE

14 Race 8 1. DEUX ETOILES GEDE - As good as ever but takes a significant step up in class. Place chance 2. DIANE D'HOULBEC - Has turned a corner this winter with some fine efforts but faces a tough task in this division 3. DIANA DELO - Consistently rewarding mare when unshod but has never run at this level and will need to improve 4. DUBAI D'ESSARTS - Runner-up in a similar event on 9 December. Subsequently registered a career best effort over 2100m. Leading chance 5. DAYANA BERRY - Good last two efforts under the saddle but things are much tougher today 6. DALENCIA - Modest recent form. Returns from a two months break and will struggle 7. DARLING DE REUX - Classic winner last year. Disappointed on comeback run. First start for new yard 8. DELIA DU POMMEREUX - Excellent campaigner that finished third in the Criterium Continental before enduring a horrendous trip in the Prix de Croix but but has since won a Group III 9. DAWANA - No longer the horse she once was but drops down the class ladder. Can grab a small place (4) DUBAI D'ESSARTS does not know how to run a bad race and is confirmed under these conditions. She gets the vote ahead of (8) DELIA DU POMMEREUX who is reunited with Franck Nivard for the occasion. Group I winner (7) DARLING DE REUX is the best on class alone but she currently is hard to assess. Selections (4) DUBAI D'ESSARTS - (8) DELIA DU POMMEREUX - (7) DARLING DE REUX - (9) DAWANA

15 Race 9 1. CARLO DE CARSI - Disappointing last run. Much preferred over shorter trips. Unlikely to trouble the judge 2. ARON THE BARON - Could have won the race last time had he found his way through earlier in the final straight. Enters the equation 3. CREATION - Won over course and distance in December Has been in mixed form since then 4. CREPE DE SATIN - Good last effort in a ridden race one week ago. Things look tougher today 5. CHARMEUSE ROYALE - Has been running extremely well in lesser division and looks set to take on better horses at present 6. COACH FRANBLEU - Two good efforts over course and distance. Will come on for last run. Not one to rule out 7. THAI GOODWILL - Useful but seldom wins races. Faces a tough assignment against the colts 8. TITTY JEPSON - Impressive winner of her last two starts at the venue. Has more to offer. Hard to beat 9. CASH OKAY - Finished third to (8) TITTY JEPSON in her last start and will struggle to reverse form 10. ZOKO LANE - Has never made the frame in three starts at the venue. Unlikely to change this figure 11. TOBIAS DEL RONCO - Comes in on the back of two successes in Italy. Faces a much tougher task today (8) TITTY JEPSON is currently better than she ever was and looks hard to oppose despite her bad draw on the front row. (9) CASH OKAY was a distant third to the selection mid-december and is unlikely to turn things round. Danger might rather emerge from (5) CHARMEUSE ROYALE who has made significant progress over the winter. Selections (8) TITTY JEPSON - (5) CHARMEUSE ROYALE - (9) CASH OKAY - (2) ARON THE BARON

16 Race DOUCE DES CAILLONS - Always acquits herself well in the Provinces but has it all to prove at Vincennes 2. DOLLY DU QUESNE - Good recent form in The Netherlands but has it all to prove at the venue 3. DAME DELO - Delicate but capable when in the mood. Returns from a 122 days absence and will need the run 4. DALIE DU CITRUS - Returns from a four months break. Had been struggling at Vincennes prior to the spell. Look elsewhere 5. DAFFODIL JAB - Respectable type but needs to up her game significanlty to win a race like this 6. DIVA DE BRION - Pleased on sole starts over course and distance at the end of On-form and can grab a place 7. DIVINE DE L'ITON - Smart performer in the other code but appears to have her work cut out here 8. DARLING HAUFOR - Very consistent in this division and likely to go close once again 9. DIVINE MESLOISE - Back on song in last two starts in the Provinces. Has previously run well at the venue. Respected 10. DOUCE GERGAUDERIE - A winner of three in a row last year. Has had two comeback runs and should be ready 11. DORABELLE - Made a promising return to action at the venue a fortnight ago. Player with improvement likely 12. DEDICACE ROC - Has shown early promises. Back on top of her game at present following a long absence. Has claims 13. DAPHNE CLEMAXELLE - Easy winner at Argentan when off the mark at the end of last month. Faces a much tougher assignment here today 14. DIVA DU CHERISAY - Two modest efforts since returning from a spell and needs to reaffirm at present (8) DARLING HAUFOR has recently posted two solid efforts over the outer track but was previously disqualified twice on the inner course. Although she looks an obvious contender there may be question marks regarding her ability to handle the turns. So the way to go might be (10) DOUCE GERGAUDERIE who is sure to be in top shape today after two comeback runs.

17 Selections (10) DOUCE GERGAUDERIE - (8) DARLING HAUFOR - (11) DORABELLE - (12) DEDICACE ROC

18 ANGERS - 11th February Trainer of the day : Damien Bonne (402, 410) Driver of the day : Anthony Barrier (108, 204, 410, 813) Horse of the day : Espiègle de Val (707) Dark Horse : Crapouillot (105) Race 1 1. CHERI DU DESERT - Unreliable and is struggling to regain best form. Others are preferred 2. CIPION DUPEROUZEL - Much improved last run. Does have ability and could be the surprise package 3. CASDAR DU RELAIS - 51 starts without winning a race and is very unlikely to win this race either 4. COCKTAIL GABY - Last won a race in April 2018 and has only been fair since. More needed to win 5. CRAPOUILLOT - Improved last run. Could be regaining some form and could pop up in the places 6. CHAT BOSS - Has yet to win a race and last three runs were poor. Capable of doing better 7. CHARMICOERE LE FOL - 37 starts without winning a race and needs major improvement to win this race 8. CHARME D'URZY - Battling to win a race but does pop up in the places every so often. Might place 9. CAMOROSO COWEN - Struggled throughout 2017 and needs major improvement to win this race 10. CAPRICE DE STAR - Last won a race in October 2017 but has been only modest since. Might place 11. CASH DE BEAUREGARD - Disappointing recent form. Needs to find a few lengths to win this race 12. CHARME DE MELLERAY - Disappointing recent form but is clearly capable of better and must be considered 13. CESSILAC - Has not won for some time now but is very fit and must be given a winning chance 14. CYAN JICEE - Ignore last run. Capable of better and does have a winning

19 chance in this line-up 15. COACH D'OURVILLE - Modest last two runs. Capable of better and is clearly not out of it. Consider 16. CASH RUSH - Distance suited but does need to improve on modest last run. Might place 17. CINSERT D'AZIF - Disappointing form this year and needs to find a few lengths to win this race 18. CEDRE DES VAUCHAUX - Usually gives of his best and is likely to be concerned with the finish once again In an open looking contest it may pay to be with (18) CEDRE DES VAUCHAUX this time. This gelding did not have much luck last time and could do a lot better this time. (17) CINSERT D'AZIF is capable of winning but does not always show his best side. Two others in with a winning chance are (13) CESSILAC and (15) COACH D'OURVILLE. Selections (18) CEDRE DES VAUCHAUX - (17) CINSERT D'AZIF - (13) CESSILAC - (15) COACH D'OURVILLE - (2) CIPION DUPEROUZEL - (8) CHARME D'URZY

20 Race 2 1. DEEP RIVER - Needed comeback run. Battling to regain best and other are much preferred 2. DANAE D'ANJOU - Battling to regain best form but could prefer this shorter distance. Might place 3. DANSE DES CARAIBES - Poor last two starts. Returns from a break and is capable of earning some money 4. DIANA DES BIARDS - Just needed last run. Capable of doing a lot better this distance. Respect 5. DUNE D'OURVILLE - Battling to win a race but is better than last run would suggest. Could place 6. DARLING LADY - Won at Feurs in April 2017 but has really struggled since then More needed 7. DJAMENA - Much improved last run. Could be improving and might earn some minor money 8. DIVA DE JAFRAN - Could still have needed last run and look for an improved performance. Can place 9. DELICIOSA OHEM - Has struggled in most of her starts and is very unlikely to win this race 10. DARIYA - Has yet to win a race. Drop in distance might suit. Could run a place 11. DALY CITY - Very unreliable but does pop up in the places every now and again. Could earn some money 12. DANSER SUR LA LUNE - Much improved last run. Has not won a race in 27 starts though. Must be considered 13. DARWENA - Battling to win a race but could finish in the money once again. Place chance A tough race. (4) DIANA DES BIARDS was a bit disappointing on her comeback run but she is capable of winning a race like this. The biggest threat could come from (5) DUNE D'OURVILLE who had some bad luck last time but did well enough in her previous starts. (3) DANSE DES CARAIBES returns from a break but is not out of it. Selections

21 (4) DIANA DES BIARDS - (5) DUNE D'OURVILLE - (3) DANSE DES CARAIBES - (7) DJAMENA

22 Race 3 1. DOLLY DE CHENU - Well-entered. Good draw on the inside rail. All shoes come off and likely to bounce back 2. DARLING DE LUDREAM - Two wins and three places last term. Third of 16 at the venue on December DAME DE PLAY - Holding form well and is course and distance suited. Could earn some money 4. DIVA OUEST - Has been knocking on the door in recent starts. Top-draw and a definite player 5. DONA RIEZAISE - Has been in fine form for most of the winter. Fully shod today though. Remains a sound place prospect 6. DARLA DE FROMENTEL - Not the most consistent but capable when in the mood and enters the equation 7. DORA JOSSELYN - Tends to go well when not disqualified. Competitive in this division 8. DIVINE WIND - Has long been struggling with form and is unlikely to shake things up 9. DRAGA DU SOLEIL - A maiden from 14 starts to date. Off since 12 November and unlikely to go off the mark 10. DAYA - Has shown early promises but struggled for most part of last year. Returns from a four months spell 11. DOCEANE MAAN - Has gone out of her way since September and looks hard to make a case 12. DIVA MADRIK - Has never finished closer than sixth in nine outings and is unlikely to represent a danger The very consistent (4) DIVA OUEST is well enough drawn to have a big chance of victory in this race. (1) DOLLY DE CHENU is clearly better than her last two runs would suggest and she will prove to be a big danger to the selection. (7) DORA JOSSELYN looks to be improving so does deserve some respect. (5) DONA RIEZAISE must be considered. Selections (4) DIVA OUEST - (1) DOLLY DE CHENU - (7) DORA JOSSELYN - (5) DONA

23 RIEZAISE

24 Race 4 1. VASCO DEJY - Disappointing last two starts but is capable of better. Needs to get off to a good start 2. BILL BONNETIERE - Struggled at Vincennes last time out. Should do a lot better than that this time 3. ARTISTE DE GINAI - Much improved last run but has tended to be very unreliable in the past. Might place 4. BOLIDE DU LOISIR - Modest last two starts. Returns from a break and is likely to need this run 5. BIJOU DU CRUCHET - Distance suited but will need to try and recapture best form. Others preferred 6. VICK DE LA NADE - Struggled throughout 2017 and is very unlikely to win this race either 7. AZROU LEMAN - Struggled in a mounted race last time. Capable of winning but is an unreliable 8. BEST OF D'ENJE - In good form and deserves a win. Likely to finish in the money once again 9. AU NID DE GASSARD - Modest recent form. Returns from a break and could prefer this distance. Can place 10. ALINEA - Very unreliable but has placed at this track so could pop up in the places 11. VALMAYOR - Battling recently and needs to find a few lengths to win this race. More needed 12. ANNIBAL D'OURVILLE - Unreliable but is capable of winning a race like this and must be given consideration 13. BYRON DU KLAU - Very good last run. Versatile and is clearly in with a winning chance. Respect 14. UP AND GO - Very unreliable. Has ability but does not show it often enough. Others preferred 15. VESUVE D'ENFER - Disappointing last run. Capable of doing better and could earn some money 16. VOLTORB D'OLIVERIE - Battling to regain best form and last win was in Others much preferred 17. BEL AIR - Poor last two runs. Capable of winning a race like this if at best. One to watch 18. VENT D'OUEST - Much improved last run. More needed to win but could

25 earn a stake cheque Trainer Daniel Bonne could be the one to follow in this race. (2) BILL BONNETIERE was not disgraced at Vincennes and will do a lot better in a race like this. Stable companion (10) ALINEA could improve in the yard and must be considered. (17) BEL AIR ran better than his finishing position told and if he gets luck in running he could earn. Selections (2) BILL BONNETIERE - (10) ALINEA - (17) BEL AIR - (8) BEST OF D'ENJE - (13) BYRON DU KLAU - (12) ANNIBAL D'OURVILLE

26 Race 5 1. DJANGO DE COUET - Very fit. More needed to win but does have a place chance in this line-up. 2. DASSERO - Returns from a break. Likely to need this run but could pop up in the places 3. DAGUERRE D'ARCY - Has yet to win but is distance suited and fit enough to run very well this time 4. DERBY SPEED - Drop in distance could suit and could be the surprise package of the race 5. DONOVAN DARK - Very unreliable but does have ability and does have a winning chance on best form 6. DURATON DU SAPTEL - Struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred 7. DJEAN CASTLE - Unreliable but is capable of better than last run would suggest. Place chance 8. DUC D'ALLOER - Has yet to win a race in 36 starts but recent form suggests it may come soon 9. DRAGO DE L'AULNE - Struggling and is returning from a break so others are much preferred to win 10. DAKOTA BLUE - Started career well in 2016 but struggled in 2017 and not much better in DALRIADA - Last won a race in July 2017 and has struggled since then More needed to win 12. DEVIL HEART - Has yet to win and has struggled in recent races. Returns from a break. Can improve 13. DANDOLO - Fair recent form. Drop in distance could suit. One to consider in this race 14. DINOZZO DE BESS - Surprise winner of latest start. Needs to repeat that level of form. Very unrealiable 15. DURFAN - Has yet to taste winning success but is in form and could contest the finish once again 16. DUC PARENTIER - Needed comeback run. Only win was over a much longer distance. Might place

27 (5) DONOVAN DARK looked a likely winner until faulting last time and it would not be a surprise were he to win a race like this. (3) DAGUERRE D'ARCY is in good form and will prove to be a lively danger. (14) DINOZZO DE BESS could benefit from a confidence-boosting win last time and must be given some consideration. Selections (5) DONOVAN DARK - (3) DAGUERRE D'ARCY - (14) DINOZZO DE BESS - (8) DUC D'ALLOER - (2) DASSERO - (15) DURFAN

28 Race 6 1. CALIN DES MOISSONS - Has not won for some time but recent form in this discipline is fair. Can place 2. BASHO CARISAIE - Battling to regain best form and needs major improvement to win this race 3. BASILUS DU GOUTIER - Unreliable. Best recent run was a Claimer in this discipline. More needed to win 4. BEAU COUNTRY - Only fair form recently. Could improve back in this discipline. Might play a minor role 5. BACCHUS D'OSTAL - May have just needed last run. Should run well in this race. Must have a winning chance 6. BATELIERE - Not disgraced when fourth in latest start. More needed to win. Might place 7. BILOU DU TAJ - Modest recent form but is likely to do better in this discipline. Can place 8. BOUGLY - Has not won for some time. Returns from a break and could pop up in the places 9. BLAGUE DE MAX - Has some ability and must be considered trying this discipline. Place chance 10. BETTY DE MALABRY - Only fair recent form. More needed to win but could yet play a minor role 11. DOYOLSA DE CHENU - Has not won a race in 27 starts but is capable of finishing in the money 12. BELIEVE ME - Won a mounted race in April 2017 but has been struggling since. More needed to win 13. BLOODY SUN DE SUCE - Won some nice mounted races in 2017 but has been battling of late. Can upset 14. BAIE DE CHAHAINS - Unreliable recently but did win a mounted race in Maybe the surprise package 15. BRACO DU CAIEU - Poor recent form. Is capable of a lot better but does need to regain best form 16. BANANA WILD - Battling to regain best form and needs major improvement to win this race

29 (16) BANANA WILD is back in her favourite speciality race and is barefoot all four so gets the vote to score in a race that won't take much winning. (5) BACCHUS D'OSTAL is doing well in this discipline so is likely to be right there at the finish once again. (11) DOYOLSA DE CHENU and (12) BELIEVE ME can both run well at good odds. Selections (16) BANANA WILD - (5) BACCHUS D'OSTAL - (11) DOYOLSA DE CHENU - (12) BELIEVE ME

30 Race 7 1. ESPERANCE JIEL - Well beaten on debut. Likely to improve but one to watch this time. More needed 2. EPEE DE JANEIRO - Only sixth last time. Could improve but will need to find a few lengths to win 3. ELITE DE BELLANDE - Disappointing recent form and needs major improvement to win this race 4. ELLA ELLA - Not disgraced when fifth in latest start. More needed to win. Might place 5. EOWYN DE NEEL - Not disgraced when fourth last time out. Has a place chance if repeating that effort 6. ELDORA HEULINOISE - A bit disappointing last time. Capable of better and is very fit for this 7. ESPIEGLE DE VAL - Promising debut winner. Clearly the one to beat on that performance. Big chance 8. ERIKA BELLA - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and does have a winning chance 9. EUROPA SANTANA - Very unreliable but is quite capable of popping up in the places. Consider 10. EVA FLEURIE - Won a race in November 2017 but has only been modest since and needs to improve 11. ELIANIS CELESTE - Not disgraced in latest start and is clearly not out of it and deserves respect 12. ELISABETH BABETTE - Improved recent form. Fit and ready for this race. Could earn some more money 13. EGERIE MARANCOURT - Improving. Fit and ready for this race Be right there at the finish 14. EBENE DE VOLCAN - Surprise winner of latest start. Does derve respect and has a winning chance (7) ESPIEGLE DE VAL was quick to open her account with a winning performance and it will not be much of a surprise were she to follow up on that and win this race. (14) EBENE DE VOLCAN has proven to be better on a lefthanded track but will like this shorter distance and must be considered. (13) EGERIE MARANCOURT could finish in the money.

31 Selections (7) ESPIEGLE DE VAL - (14) EBENE DE VOLCAN - (13) EGERIE MARANCOURT - (11) ELIANIS CELESTE

32 Race 8 1. ESPOIR ARCTIC - First run for a Un Mec d'heripre colt out of Une Nuit. Needs a good start. One to watch this time 2. EVERTON - Unreliable but was not disgraced when third in latest start. Must be considered 3. ELVIS BERRY - Fair form. Might just need this run but could still finish in the money 4. ENORO - Very disappointing last two starts. Capable of better and could cause an upset 5. ECLAIR DE L'ELLE - Fair last run. Penumultimate start was good and is clearly capable of running well 6. EDEN DU LOISIR - Has struggled since returning from a break and needs major improvement to win 7. ELDONZO GREY - Split two bad runs with a win so anything is possible with this gelding 8. ETNA DU LUPIN - A bit disappointing last time but did win well on debut. Be right there 9. ESPOIR DE LARA - Well beaten in last start. returns from a lengthy break so is likely to need this outing 10. EMIR PICARD - Won a mounted race in Returns from a break and has a winning chance if fit 11. ELTON DES EPINES - Unreliable but does pop up in the places on occasion. Might play a minor role 12. EYDJO DE JELMA - Well beaten in last start. Returns from a lengthy break. Not out of it 13. ET POURTANT - Did well to win a race in just his second start. Big chance if repeating that effort 14. ENVOL FLEURI - Has yet to win a race but recent form is good and is fit and ready for this race Unless fitness is an issue then (10) EMIR PICARD could prove to be the right one in this race. This colt is returning from a very lengthy break but he does have the ability to take care off a field of this ability. (13) ET POURTANT did not do much wrong when winning last time and can follow up. You can ignore the run of (8) ETNA DU LUPIN last time.

33 Selections (10) EMIR PICARD - (13) ET POURTANT - (8) ETNA DU LUPIN - (2) EVERTON

34 Race 9 1. FALCO D'HERIPRE - First run for Goetmals Wood colt out of Vedetta d'heripre. Could win on debut 2. FIGARO DE ROCHE - A Thorens Vedaquais colt out of Douala who is making his debut. Deserves respect 3. FILS DE COSSE - A Flash de Cosse colt out of Savane de Cosse who is having his first run. 4. FLOCON DE NEIGE - First run for a Univers de Pan colt out of Neige d'or. Could be considered 5. FLOREAL - An Up and Quick gelding out of Vaganova who is making his debut. Consider 6. FLASH DE BUCY - Only seventh on recent debut and is likely to do much better than that this time 7. FESTIVAL DE LARRE - Was not disgraced when fifth on debut but did not repeat that next time out 8. FILOU GAUDINIERE - Fair fifth on debut. likely to improve this time and does have a winning chance 9. FESTIVAL D'ERABLE - Fourth on debut. Did not repeat that next time out but is likely to do better A tricky end to the card with five of the nine making their official debut. We have sided with one of the newcomers in the form of (1) FALCO D'HERIPRE. This colt is well bred and did well in his trial at Caen. (5) FLOREAL is another first time that is highly regarded by his connections so must be respected. (8) FILOU GAUDINIERE will improve on his debut fifth. Selections (1) FALCO D'HERIPRE - (5) FLOREAL - (8) FILOU GAUDINIERE - (4) FLOCON DE NEIGE