MAUQUENCH Y - 21st November

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1 MAUQUENCH Y - 21st November Horse of the day : Cambo Majyc (407) Dark Horse : Crazy Criscani (517) Trainer of the day : Didier Brohier (309, 514, 707, 901) Driver of the day : Yoann Lebourgeois (210, 309, 514, 806, 901) Race 1 1. CARLITA DU KLAU - Has shown marked improvement since trotting 6th in the race of reference. Close second to (2) AS YOU LIKE at Nantes two weeks ago and can again go close 2. AS YOU LIKE - Fourth to (3) BUZZ GRAL at Vire. Has won twice since - latterly with great courage - and is not incapable of adding another success to his tally 3. BUZZ GRAL - Winner of the Vire leg of the series late September. Campain back in the wagon following a respectable Chartres performance and can impose 4. ARISTO DE CHANJAC - Unremarkable type that showed improvement at Vincennes last month but a repeat looks unlikely 5. ART DU DONJON - Hardy sort backing up just three days after being sanctioned in Paris but with application can play an important role 6. BANDIT ORAGEUX - Blows hot and cold and better in the lesser provincial events. Disregard 7. AZARIO DE GUEZ - Delicate sort that has done nothing of note for over three months and can be ruled out 8. VINCENZO AUGENAIES - Serious sort in this class of race but with shoes on will pose no danger from the second line 9. ALABAMA BLUE - Useful on a good day but below-par lately and needs to find considerably more 10. AU TEMPS DUBONHEUR - Has enjoyed a good run for the most part in

2 recent weeks. Seldom seen at this level but can still get a look in 11. VIEUX LILLE - Has looked decidedly ordinary this year and has no realistic chance 12. BUXUS CALENDES - Has demonstrated excellent consistency recently and drops down the class ladder with a reasonable chance of picking up a cheque 13. AOULAS - Unexceptional sort that has not made the frame in last ten starts and can be confidently passed over 14. VENT DU CIEL - Moderate sort that has not been seen out since late September. Has no love for the venue and no threat 15. ABSOLUT PERFECT - Gives a respectable account for the most part. Appreciates Mauquenchy and dropping in class will only work in his favour 16. BAYAHIBE DES VENTS - Superb at this level and second to (3) BUZZ GRAL at Vire but incurs a 50m handicap here and appears to have too much to do Very impressive at Vire when barefoot (3) BUZZ GRAL is reunited with Sebastien Campain here and from the front line can confirm. (2) AS YOU LIKE finished fourth that day before winning twice since and looks the principal threat. (1) CARLITA DU KLAU has done nothing but improve since that encounter and on current trajectory should have a good hand to play. (5) ART DU DONJON seldom disappoints in the amateur division and with application can go far. (15) ABSOLUT PERFECT takes a big dip in class and even though 25m worse off sill looks a decent place chance. (3) BUZZ GRAL - (2) AS YOU LIKE - (1) CARLITA DU KLAU - (5) ART DU DONJON - (15) ABSOLUT PERFECT - (10) AU TEMPS DUBONHEUR - (12) BUXUS CALENDES

3 Race 2 1. BAILEYSE - Moderate sort with form heading in the wrong direction and in this company will have her work cut out 2. BOLT - Unremarkable type that has been plagued with stride issues and has no realistic chance 3. ULTIMO DU DOUET - Modest individual that has no place in this line-up and can be ruled out 4. BALADIN HONGROIS - Dependability not his strong suit but has ample ability. Just second start back but is barefoot and from the front line can get a look in 5. BONNE COPINE - Has raced particularly well for Nivard of late. Impressed at Nantes a fortnight ago and can again make the frame 6. BALFOUR - Serious player at this level. Beaten at Vincennes last time but on this flatter surface can pick up another score 7. AMIRAL DU BISSON - No longer the horse of old and recent comeback did nothing to dispel any doubts 8. AUFOR DE MIRE - Not always the most productive but caught the eye in the latter stages at Nantes last time and will have his supporters 9. DISCOURS JOYEUX - Has ability but has not made the frame once this year and going shod only compounds matters 10. CEYLAN DAIRPET - Excellent trotter with nothing to prove in this class. Incurs the penalty but still looks the main threat to (6) BALFOUR 11. BALTIC CHARM - Trotter of considerable class but has struggled with stride issues and will not be easy to trust 12. BLUES DES LANDIERS - Failed to fire at Nantes but is proven at this level and should not be underestimated 13. BAHIA QUESNOT - Erratic but impressive when barefoot. Unraced since early September though and with shoes on will have few takers 14. BOLIDE JENILOU - Complicated sort but left a fine impression in Paris recently and with stride in check can challenge for a spot in the frame 15. UNERO MONTAVAL - Has placed just once in last seven races and recent sanctions do nothing to inspire confidence 16. COUP DROIT - Solid when he can keep his action together. Will appreciate these conditions and on good behaviour should not be far off the mark 17. ULTIMATE DU RIB - Undeniably capable but has been below-par of late and must show marked improvement 18. VENOSC DE MINEL - Fine servant for the most part but unplaced in last two

4 and with shoes on will have little to offer Winner of five races on the trot (6) BALFOUR came a cropper on the Vincennes outer course earlier in the month but should find this profile to his liking and can get back to winning ways. That said he will be pitted against the tough (10) CEYLAN DAIRPET who has been dynamic in the GNT this season. Although somewhat erratic (5) BONNE COPINE finished a good second to Cleangame at Nantes a fortnight ago and with Nivard back in charge should not be far off the mark. The talented but complicated (14) BOLIDE JENILOU showed improvement in a Vincennes Gr.3 recently and with application can again put on a good show. (16) COUP DROIT seldom disappoints when applied and will justifiably generate interest. (6) BALFOUR - (10) CEYLAN DAIRPET - (5) BONNE COPINE - (14) BOLIDE JENILOU - (16) COUP DROIT - (8) AUFOR DE MIRE - (4) BALADIN HONGROIS - (12) BLUES DES LANDIERS

5 Race 3 1. ARAMIS DEIHA - Seldom wins but always gives his best. Somewhat unlucky at Vincennes last time and will have his supporters 2. BANCO DU MARIN - Unremarkable type that trotted fourth to (3) ALTIUS FORTIS nine days ago. Likes the venue though and one to note 3. ALTIUS FORTIS - Began to get back in form last month but has shown no liking for Mauquenchy and others preferred 4. PANORAMIC - Got back down to business in a good race at Wolvega recently and in similar form can play an important role here 5. ANDURO DES LANDES - Particularly disappointing in last nine racecourse appearances and will have few friends in the markets 6. BOGOTA D'HERFRAIE - Failed to fire at Pont-Chateau following her Cabourg win but is clearly in form and can redeem herself 7. BELLE DU MATIN - Pleased more than once over the summer but off the boil since and must reaffirm 8. AMI - Mixes the good with the less good but trotted third to (6) BOGOTA D'HERFRAIE last time. Stays shod here but can still make his presence felt 9. AU CLAIR DE LUNE - Regularly indisciplined but has ample ability. With Lebourgeois at the helm can make good on the promise he showed recently at Lisieux 10. ANGE DU PALAIS - Has shown better form in the claiming division of late and in this class will struggle to leave his mark 11. BROOKLYN BLUE - Very consistent for the most part. Has been prepared for this and with Raffin in charge will be no pushover 12. ABERCROMBIS - Quality trotter that has found form again. Likes Mauquenchy and can open his 2018 account 13. AREZZO VICI - Modest individual making first appearance since May and has no realistic chance 14. ALADIN - Useful sort but unplaced in last three. Shoes back on and others preferred (12) ABERCROMBIS has enjoyed a very productive run over recent weeks. He has demonstrated a particular liking for these conditions and deserves to be rewarded with success. (11) BROOKLYN BLUE goes barefoot with Eric Raffin at the helm and looks the principal threat. Although sanctioned in five of his last six

6 the capable (9) AU CLAIR DE LUNE will be reined by Yoann Lebourgeois this time and can get back in the game. (4) PANORAMIC was highly impressive at Wolvega ten days ago and a similar effort would see him in the thick of things at the finish. (12) ABERCROMBIS - (11) BROOKLYN BLUE - (9) AU CLAIR DE LUNE - (4) PANORAMIC

7 Race 4 1. AULYNX D'ANY - Good fifth to (3) ADORABLE FOUTEAU at Maure recently but is never far from faulting and others preferred 2. VENT DES AUNAY - Displayed very good aptitude behind (3) ADORABLE FOUTEAU on rideen debut last week and will have his supporters 3. ADORABLE FOUTEAU - Showed a much better side to himself last week and in similar form should again finish in the mix 4. BIG BOSS JO - A considerably better horse in this branch of the business and drops back in class with a respectable chance of picking up a cheque 5. VAZARKA MAX - Gives a respectable account for the most part. Comes here fresh and could get a look in 6. BINGO MADRIK - Mixes the good with the less good but solid in three of last four. O.Briand on board here and looks a player 7. CAMBO MAJYC - Excellent servant when he can keep his action together. Comes here fresh and on good behaviour will be the one to beat 8. VIF D'OR BLANC - Superb in his last three ridden starts and returns to the discipline with a decent chance of getting in on the action 9. ULEOS D'ALB - Springs the occasional surprise but is reaching the end of his career and can be ruled out 10. ATHOS DE LUDREAM - Has never shown any aptitude for the specialty and in current condition will have nothing to give 11. A PRIORI - No slouch on a good day but has just one race in him since the break and with shoes on will have little to offer 12. VEGAS D'AMOS - Disappointing in all five ridden starts this year and can be passed over 13. VOLTORB D'OLIVERIE - Nothing noteworthy on his formsheet for over two years and can be written off 14. CONCERTO DU RUEL - Moderate sort that regularly gives everything he has but not as productive as he once was and chances limited 15. VOISEAU SMILING - Dependability not his strong suit but pleased in two of last four and should not be entirely ignored 16. BALL TRAP - Somewhat erratic but does not lack ability. Prepared for this and if focused can figure prominently

8 Dynamic before being sent for a spell (7) CAMBO MAJYC is barefoot for his first start back and with application should have this in the bag. (6) BINGO MADRIK is a useful type on a good day and with a decent jockey on board can apply the pressure. (16) BALL TRAP has been prepared for this event and if focused should have a good hand to play. (3) ADORABLE FOUTEAU showed marked improvement at Maure last week and with form maintained should not be far from the action. (4) BIG BOSS JO is better in this code and can get a look in. (7) CAMBO MAJYC - (6) BINGO MADRIK - (16) BALL TRAP - (3) ADORABLE FOUTEAU - (4) BIG BOSS JO

9 Race 5 1. COCKTAIL DE BRION - Considerably better horse than recent results would suggest and it is only a matter of time before he gets back down to business 2. COOKIE STAR - Regularly displays a lack of discipline and after four straight sanctions will have few friends 3. CHARLY D'OMMEEL - Handy type but tends to show more at a lower level and unlikely to influence the outcome 4. CATY ANGOT - Not the most courageous of trotters and latest results do nothing to reassure 5. CARRE NOIR - Got back in the game with a frank success nine days ago. On the front line again and in similar form can get in on the action 6. CYGNUS DU GUELIER - Pleased more than once during the summer but has struggled since and will have few takers 7. CLERY DAIRPET - Unremarkable sort making his first appearance for 14 months and will need the outing 8. CELLIOTT MORILLON - Decent sort that gets another Raffin drive and can play a major part if he can repeat his latest performance 9. CHARME D'URZY - Hardy trotter that always gives his best but unseen since early September and unlikely to be at his peak 10. CALINE DU LEVANT - Not entirely without merit and is confirmed here but in better company and will need to be at the top of her game 11. COACH DE NOYELLES - Not always the most reliable but has won his last two in good order and with application can realise the hat-trick 12. COTE OUEST - Last made the frame 20 months ago and no chance on first appearance since April 13. CLEMENCE D'EM - Has been acquitting herself well in the claiming division lately. Steps back up in class though and unlikely to influence the result 14. CANULAR - Runner-up to (11) COACH DE NOYELLES at Le Croise-Laroche before imposing at Laval eleven days later and must be taken seriously 15. CLAUDIO DES KECHES - Very consistent when he can maintain stride and is proven under these conditions. Second to (14) CANULAR last time and must be respected 16. CHIQUITO D'ARC - Appears to be getting back to his best. Impressed at La Capelle ten days ago and a similar effort should guarantee him a place in the frame 17. CRAZY CRISCANI - Has enjoyed a superb run this year and after two return

10 runs should be fully fit. Just hind shoes off this time but will garner support 18. CHANELLE DU PERCHE - Dynamic winner over course and distance two months ago but has three times failed to confirm since and with shoes on can be passed over Following four straight sanctions (11) COACH DE NOYELLES has gone on to win two in a row and looks eminently capable of notching up a third. Eric Raffin has maintained faith with (8) CELLIOTT MORILLON who left a good impression at Les Sables last month and from the front line looks a serious player. (16) CHIQUITO D'ARC has been pleasing of late and with shoes off for the occasion should logically continue his fruitful run. (14) CANULAR finished second to the selection late October before winning at Laval next time and should again have the measure of the generous (15) CLAUDIO DES KECHES. (11) COACH DE NOYELLES - (8) CELLIOTT MORILLON - (16) CHIQUITO D'ARC - (14) CANULAR - (15) CLAUDIO DES KECHES

11 Race 6 1. DUTY FREE - Left a very good impression at Graignes earlier in the month but takes a step up in class and others preferred 2. DEFI DE BELLANDE - No slouch in the specialty. Has just one race in him but one to note all the same 3. EMERAUDE DE BOUGY - Sanctioned on ridden debut in Paris recently - at and will have few takers 4. ELLA DE GLATIGNE - Unimpressive on ridden debut at Nantes two weeks ago and has a lot more to find 5. DJERBA VICI - Moderate sort but has been entrusted to the talented Oceane Briand this time and can begin to make amends 6. DEESSE DE CHRISTAL - Has shown modest aptitude for the discipline and appears to have little chance 7. DIWEZH DE TREMAHOU - Not the most reliable but has ability. Stays shod though and a minor place chance at best 8. DEESSE DU HOULME - Has been enjoying a very good run of form lately. On the front line here and looks a serious player 9. DALKA DE VANDEL - Won under these conditions last season but a total write-off since and no threat 10. DJANGO DU JAGUY - Occasionally shows his good side but latest efforts have left a lot to be desired 11. DAISY DU CLOS - Has hardly stepped a foot wrong in recent ridden outings. Benefits from a front-row start and can pick up some stake money 12. DOLMEN - Sanctioned on ridden debut late August. Has raced just once since already looks outclassed 13. DELICIOUS QUALITY - Has done nothing of note in either code since last winter and can be ruled out 14. DOLCE VITA PHEDO - Is confirmed in the code but has looked ordinary lately and needs to reaffirm 15. DESIREZ MOI - Unremarkable type making his first ridden appearance for a year and unlikely to shake things up on first appearance since August 16. DIEGO FORTUNA - Very good servant in the specialty. Won well at Laval recently and should be able to double up 17. DORANIC FOUTEAU - Trotted third to (16) DIEGO FORTUNA on ridden debut 12 days ago. Will have come on for the run but unlikely to turn the tables 18. DREAMER ANGELE - Winner of his only ridden start here. Presently in flying

12 form and in spite of the handicap will have a lot to offer A considerably better sort in this branch of the business (16) DIEGO FORTUNA won solidly at Laval earlier in the month and should be good enough to double his money. (17) DORANIC FOUTEAU finished third to him that day but still looks second best. (8) DEESSE DU HOULME has shown a different side to herself of late and from the first line can trot into the frame. Already a winner under these conditions (18) DREAMER ANGELE is a model of consistency and looks competitively well in. Close in her last three under the saddle (11) DAISY DU CLOS will have her supporters. (16) DIEGO FORTUNA - (17) DORANIC FOUTEAU - (8) DEESSE DU HOULME - (18) DREAMER ANGELE - (11) DAISY DU CLOS

13 Race 7 1. FARCEUSE DES BAUX - By some margin the least productive horse here and has no realistic chance 2. FIACRE DU CHENE - Got the season off to a good start but has since lost his way and with just one race in him is unlikely to shake things up 3. FANNY DE L'OISON - Hardy filly that has won two of three starts here. Returns on the back of a good Vincennes performance and looks dangerous 4. FELICIO DU JOAMAX - Versatile sort that finished fourth in the race of reference. Unlikely to worry the first three but can still pick up a cheque 5. FARAON BLEU - Enjoyed a fine run over the summer but off the boil since and chances limited 6. FORSICA DU ROCHER - Quality type that impressed when second to (7) FLASH DE VOUEDE recently and should again figure prominently 7. FLASH DE VOUEDE - Dynamic colt that has won four of five to date. Superior at Le Croise-Laroche earlier in the month and can secure another victory 8. FANDANGO DU CHENE - Well-regarded but has little room for manoeuvre here and will need to improve on recent re-entry performance 9. FORBAN - Exceptionally hard to knock this autumn. Proven under these conditions and should give another competitive account Following a promising debut early May (7) FLASH DE VOUEDE has since gone on to win four on the trot and will take all the beating here. Norberg can however expect to meet opposition from the Mauquenchy-loving (3) FANNY DE L'OISON who seldom lets the side down. (6) FORSICA DU ROCHER made up considerable ground on the selection at Le Croise-Laroche only to finish second but once again looks a competitive element. Confirmed under these conditions and at the top of his game (9) FORBAN is also to be taken seriously. (7) FLASH DE VOUEDE - (3) FANNY DE L'OISON - (6) FORSICA DU ROCHER - (9) FORBAN

14 Race 8 1. ELIXIR DE LARA - In the frame in his last two when barefoot. In better company here but could make his presence felt 2. ECOUTE MOI - Regularly indisciplined but beginning to get back on track and should not be overlooked 3. ELMIKA DE VIETTE - Has obvious ability but still very complicated. Pleased under the saddle recently and if form transitions can get a look in 4. ELICIO BELLO - Has not once disappointed when applied. Comes here on a hat-trick and although in good company he breaks in front and can make a big splash 5. EASY GIRL - Showed potential last season but has since lost her way and unlikely to shake things up 6. ECLAT DE MAHEY - Has been on a superb run lately. Yet to be tested lefthanded but with Lebourgeois in charge will be afforded every chance 7. EDEN JOSSELYN - Unremarkable trotter making his first appearance since June and will pose no danger 8. ELU D'OCCAGNES - Promising individual at three but has completely lost his way and must get his house in order 9. ENZO DE JAVIE - Delicate but useful sort with better aptitude for the other code and can be passed over 10. EFURIAC - Blows hot and cold but not devoid of ability. Comes here fresh and being entrusted to Gelormini can only work in his favour 11. ECHO DU TRIO - Pleased more than once during the summer but form regressing and unlikely to influence the outcome 12. EMOI SPECIAL - Useful sort that showed improvement at Saint-Brieuc earlier in the month and should be able to pick up some stake money 13. ETENCLIN - Well-regarded colt but sanctioned in last three. By some margin the best horse here though and if applied should impose 14. EVASONN - Moderate colt that appears to have lost his way and will have little to offer 15. EDDY DES MULOTTES - Quality colt that was sanctioned when wellsupported at Enghien recently and on better behaviour can make amends and go close Although regularly a question of all-or-nothing for (13) ETENCLIN he nonetheless

15 has considerable ability and the race should be his for the asking if he can keep his action together. Failing that (4) ELICIO BELLO looks thoroughly capable of picking up the baton and scoring from the first line. The reinvigorated (6) ECLAT DE MAHEY is similarly well positioned in front and can make a big impact on his first appearance going left-handed. Impressive on re-entry (15) EDDY DES MULOTTES was sanctioned next time but with application can go far. (13) ETENCLIN - (4) ELICIO BELLO - (6) ECLAT DE MAHEY - (15) EDDY DES MULOTTES

16 Race 9 1. ETNA DU METZ - Hard to fault when unshod. Won two of last four and with Lebourgeois in charge will justifiably garner significant support 2. EOLIATHIRA - Solid in both starts when barefoot and with shoes off again should not be underestimated 3. EOLE VERDERIE - Below-par in all three since returning to competition and needs to show marked improvement 4. ENGOULVENT DU LYS - Delicate but has ample ability. Won a Class D at Le Croise-Laroche last time and with application can again make his presence felt 5. EAGLE WIND - Currently in excellent shape but has no references going lefthanded. Gets on well with Gelormini though and should not be overlooked 6. ESTAK GENTIL - Has not enjoyed the best of form lately. Returns to racing barefoot and can get back on the road to redemption 7. EBENITO D'AURCY - Highly consistent and has an excellent entry on the front line. Impressed on comeback and can win this 8. ENZO VIVA - Back in the game lately following some disappointing performances but stays shod for the occasion and not a priority 9. ENFANTIN - Promising colt that just recently returned to competition and unlikely to be at peak fitness 10. EMISSORO - Hardy type that always gives his best. Solid at Vire last time and in similar form can again finish close 11. EVORA - Showed very good aptitude last winter but has just one race in him since the break and will need the outing 12. ENZO D'ARCY - Occasionally tricky but has merit. Pleased on lone start at the venue and will have his supporters 13. EIKO VET - Showed improvement at Les Sables before disappointing at Enghien and with shoes on this time will generate little interest 14. EANDEL SMILING - Moderate colt that has just one race in him since the layoff and unlikely to shake things up 15. ETURN MONEY - Complicated sort but has ample talent. Has two races under his belt and can win a race of this nature A number of contenders here but a tentative nod goes to the capable but erratic (15) ETURN MONEY who should be at peak fitness by now. He will however have to take on the ever-consistent (7) EBENITO D'AURCY who will be reined by

17 Franck Nivard for the occasion. (1) ETNA DU METZ has won two of his last four and the Lebourgeois-factor cannot be ignored. (10) EMISSORO is in his category here and his latest performance will stand him in good stead. (15) ETURN MONEY - (7) EBENITO D'AURCY - (1) ETNA DU METZ - (10) EMISSORO

18 AUTEUIL - 21st November Trainer of the day : François Nicolle (201, 302, 402, 701, 705) Jockey of the day : James Reveley (202, 306, 403) Horse of the day : Le Malin (701) Dark Horse : Panis Moon (601) Race 1 1. FRENCH DREAM - One win on the flat and runner up in a hurdle race here in June and again in a claimer at Fontainebleau this month. Can be in the mix 2. BROKEN DIAMOND - Won a claiming hurdle at Fontainebleau earlier this month and third in another here four days ago. Place claims 3. VALLEE DE SEINE - Pulled-up in a claiming hurdle at Dieppe in July and again at Compiegne this month. Hard to fancy 4. MELODIE D'AUTEUR - A couple of decent efforts over hurdles at Compiegne earlier this year. Leading contender here 5. BURROWS MEADOW - Fell in a claiming hurdle here on her debut in June and poor four times after that. Better effort at Fontainebleau this month 6. HEAVEN'S NIGHT - Has done nothing of note in her four career starts to date and others are preferred today 7. FIANCEE DU LARGE - Well beaten fifth behind (2) BROKEN DIAMOND in a claiming hurdle at Fontainebleau this month. Hard to recommend 8. GAELIK FIRST - Third behind (2) BROKEN DIAMOND in a claiming hurdle at Fontainebleau this month. Can grab a place here (4) MELODIE D'AUTEUR had a couple of decent efforts over hurdles at Compiegne earlier this year before disappointing on the flat at Lion-D'Angers in August. Dropped in class here today she can break her maiden tag. (1) FRENCH DREAM can reverse placings with (2) BROKEN DIAMOND from their run in a claiming hurdle at Fontainebleau earlier this month. (8) GAELIK FIRST is next best. (4) MELODIE D'AUTEUR - (1) FRENCH DREAM - (8) GAELIK FIRST - (2)

19 BROKEN DIAMOND

20 Race 2 1. FALBALA DES MOTTES - Won first two starts at Rochefort/Loire and Lyon Parilly and a close second to Alna Top at Compiegne last month. Short list 2. MISS PEPPA - Won over hurdles on debut at Clairefontaine in July and four solid efforts since then. Ruled in 3. LA TEMERAIRE - A few decent efforts here over hurdles but looks up against it today in this company 4. NINA DE L'ORME - Got off the mark on her second career start at Saint-Malo on August 3rd. Fourth to Alna Top at Compiegne last month 5. LUMIERE D'AFRIQUE - Placed in four claimers from eight career runs in total. Has plenty to find in reality 6. EXALTING - Much improved for debut at Clairefontaine when scoring at Le Touquet and third here last month. Respected 7. ALICHAN DOREE - A dual winner on the flat. Made promising debut over hurdles here last month but a poor run at Compiegne since 8. SACREE LOUISE - Well beaten in both of her hurdle starts here last month but a better effort here recently. Place prospects 9. VAUGEOISE - Eight of fourteen on her hurdle debut here last month and a faller last time out. More required 10. ROAD MIX TAVEL - Promising debut when third behind Funky Town over hurdles at Compiegne earlier this month After winning her first two starts at Rochefort/Loire and Lyon Parilly (1) FALBALA DES MOTTES was a close second to Alna Top at Compiegne last month. She is the selection to return to winning ways today. (2) MISS PEPPA won over hurdles on debut at Clairefontaine in July and is a danger. (6) EXALTING and (10) ROAD MIX TAVEL are also interesting. (1) FALBALA DES MOTTES - (2) MISS PEPPA - (6) EXALTING - (10) ROAD MIX TAVEL

21 Race 3 1. HORUS DE POMPADOUR - A triple winner from seventeen runs including a chase at Fontainebleau last month 2. GARASIL - Has won three of his ten runs and had never been out of the frame before falling last time out. Short list 3. GUYONNE - She won two in a row here during the summer and has four overall wins. Up against it here though 4. BALLING ROI - Two victories from twenty four career runs but he has not been in the best of form lately 5. DU COIN DE L'OEIL - Demonstrated a nice potential in first half of the season. Pulled-up on re-entry here and a poor run at Compiegne since 6. LIBERATORE - Two victories from sixteen attempts including a chase at Bordeaux last month. Can be in the mix 7. DROIT DIVIN - Has had just the five career starts and has won three of them. Interesting today on chase debut 8. RED ROCKY - Four wins from eighteen runs and is very decent on his day. Faces a stiff test today 9. BARONNE D'ANJOU - She has won six of her fifteen runs including a chase at Nantes last month. Up against it here (2) GARASIL has some very decent form over hurdles including runner up behind Utah De Roche in a Listed handicap here in early September. He is the selection to make a winning chase debut today. (6) LIBERATORE won a chase at Bordeaux last month and can be in the mix again today. (7) DROIT DIVIN and (3) GUYONNE can fill the minor placings. (2) GARASIL - (6) LIBERATORE - (7) DROIT DIVIN - (3) GUYONNE

22 Race 4 1. DAUTEUIL PRECIEUX - Three time winner from fifteen runs. Has a bit of work to do following last few efforts 2. DIEU VIVANT - A triple winner from thirteen including a big Quinte this season. Must be looked at 3. SOUFFLENHEIM - Four wins from eleven. Fell at Merano last time having previously scored at Vichy. Sound chance 4. YELLOW FIELD - Four time winner from seventeen. Might have a small each way chance at a big price perhaps 5. FILOU DE JUILLEY - Off the mark on sixth and last run which came in a claimer at Strasbourg 6. DIVINE D'ALENE - Four time winner from twenty six. Came fourth at Compiegne last time out 7. SOLDIER'S QUEEN - Thrice a winner from twenty three including a claimer at this venue two goes back 8. TAKE TWO - One win and two seconds from four runs. Has a very big absence to overcome however but chance if he can 9. PAGINO - Dual flat winner from ten starts. Encouraging first try over hurdles here last time This looks a very nice opportunity for (2) DIEU VIVANT to gain another success this season to add to the big Quinte race he bagged at Clairefontaine-Deauville in August. He finished fourth here last time. (3) SOUFFLENHEIM should run big and appeals as the second best. (8) TAKE TWO and (9) PAGINO have frame claims. (2) DIEU VIVANT - (3) SOUFFLENHEIM - (8) TAKE TWO - (9) PAGINO

23 Race 5 1. PYROMANE - Triple winner from nineteen but pulled up when last seen at Cagnes-sur-Mer in January 2. DEUX DE CROIXNOIRE - Remains a maiden after thirty three runs and basically looks to have very little hope indeed 3. BARON DU SEUIL - Four time winner from forty seven. Recent efforts are not too hopeful at all 4. DOCTOR JIVAGO - Placed in three of his ten starts and looks a place contender for this today 5. BEAU NOM - Two time winner from a dozen runs and back to form last time on second start back following big lay off 6. BILOUTE DE HOUELLE - Ten time winner from thirty six and was in excellent nick when last seen fourteen months ago 7. MAWENZI - One win from six and split a couple of today's rivals when fourth at Fontainebleau last time 8. MISTER TIC - Placed third in two of his seven runs but has had issues and not put forward here 9. JOFFRETOU - Thrice a winner from thirty one runs. Better fourth at at this venue last time and should be involved 10. MISTER NOUR - Unplaced in all three outings and looks to be a huge underdog here for certain 11. DAYSPRING - Placed in four of his nine starts and still has a job of work on here 12. ORATORY DAVIS - One success from twenty one. Has some form and might have an each way chance 13. CINQUANTE ET UNE - Remains a maiden after twenty eight and surely looks no hoper here too 14. STYLISH CAT - One win from sixteen. Lightly raced in recent times. Just the one start this year following long lay off This five year old and claimer is full of some horses that have some sort of issue in the past or have their own ideas about the game so the advice to punters is to thread carefully. (5) BEAU NOM is one of the many that has had a long lay off but he did show very good promise when winning at Strasbourg last time on his second start back and can follow that up here. (9) JOFFRETOU and (4)

24 DOCTOR JIVAGO should hit the frame ahead of (7) MAWENZI. (5) BEAU NOM - (9) JOFFRETOU - (4) DOCTOR JIVAGO - (7) MAWENZI

25 Race 6 1. PANIS MOON - Half a dozen wins from twenty one runs. Good second last time at Meslay-du-Maine so bang in form 2. BACARA DES BOIS - Remains a maiden after eleven runs but was second at Fontainebleau last time out 3. CARLA DE TOUZAINE - Four wins from thirty two and came in fourth at Strasbourg last time out 4. DAISY DES ONGRAIS - Off the mark on last and sixth start at Argentan and could well play another big part here 5. DERNIERE MINUTE - Four wins from ten including last two at Angers and Lignieres and needs a second look 6. AYURVEDA - Five victories from twenty seven and was going for the hat trick when sixth at Angers last time 7. DIVINE DE THAIX - Thrice a winner from twenty one. Placed in last four and looks to have every chance 8. DIVINE VISION - Was a maiden for her first nine runs but suddenly burst into form winning last three 9. CANTATE MAG - One win from eleven hurdle starts and was second at Nantes last time out 10. PRINCESS POUTINE - One win from her five runs and could well have a small each way chance 11. INNOVATE - Triple winner from fourteen runs and finished third at Fontainebleau last time 12. MY GREATPRIMA - Still a maiden after twelve runs and regressing if anything right now 13. COLOMBE DU SAGE - Placed in two of seven runs and looks to have very little hope here today 14. DOSCA D'AIRY - Fourth on debut last year and just average form in two runs since then (9) CANTATE MAG must be given every chance here following a good second at Nantes last time having been absent for just over a year. That effort is bound to have brought the mare on a bundle and should provide her shrewd handler with yet another success. (1) PANIS MOON could well be up to running a big one with (7) DIVINE DE THAIX and (4) DAISY DES ONGRAIS next in.

26 (9) CANTATE MAG - (1) PANIS MOON - (7) DIVINE DE THAIX - (4) DAISY DES ONGRAIS

27 Race 7 1. LE MALIN - Debut second at Mantes in March and then won at Senonnes after a break last month 2. ELYSIUM DES BOIS - Sixth on flat debut and then runner up on both hurdles starts last month 3. AKHA DU MATHAN - Both wins from eight came at Craon in September before falling at this venue on hat trick bid 4. EXTRA SMART - Remains a maiden after eleven runs and has some work to do to change those statistics 5. ETOILE DU BERGER - Third on debut at Moulins in May before winning last two over hurdles and fences. Hat trick bid here 6. JUNEAU BASC - Placed fourth in two of four starts but they were weak events and cannot be fancied here 7. ELEGANCE D'IRLANDE - Won flat debut at Royan in August and back to form second over hurdles at Senonnes beaten five lengths by Le Malin A nice little conditions hurdle here to close out the day and it can be won by (1) LE MALIN who bolted up last time at Senonnes on only his second start and there must be a huge amount of improvement to come so he rates a very strong wager. (5) ETOILE DU BERGER is in splendid form and looks good for silver. (3) AKHA DU MATHAN and (7) ELEGANCE D'IRLANDE can reach the frame. (1) LE MALIN - (5) ETOILE DU BERGER - (3) AKHA DU MATHAN - (7) ELEGANCE D'IRLANDE

28 TOULOUSE - 21st November Trainer of the day : Didier Guillemin (104, 205, 206, 703) Jockey of the day : François-Xavier Bertras (107, 206, 401, 601, 803) Horse of the day : Sagaroi (703) Dark Horse : Border City (401) Race 1 1. AL GARIYAH - Posted two creditable efforts over 2000m so far. Drops in distance and worth a look in 2. TOY ROOM - Improved last run over this course & distance. Has experience and must be given some consideration 3. SAMOTHRACE - Posted a solid effort in a newcomers race at Saint-Cloud twelve days ago. Player with improvement likely 4. MAWASKI - In the frame in all three starts to date and likely to be at the premises once again 5. GRAINE DE CRYSTAL - Never a factor on debut over course & distance at the start of the month. Vast improvement needed 6. GOUTTE DE LUNE - Still a maiden after fourteen career runs and likely to stay that way after this race 7. ELIADE - Lost ground at the start when runner-up at Bordeaux first time out at the end of September. Can go one better 8. PUNCH LINE - Newcomers from this yard tend to be fit and ready so should to garner some support 9. ROXANE KLARA - Yard is not renown to have success with newcomers and can confidently be passed over 10. SO TO SPEAK - Well-related filly who makes her debut for trainer Thomas- Demeaulte. Watch betting for clues 11. MIND ME - Newcomer by Georges Vancouver who is said to be ready to go. Best to keep an eye on her 12. EVANAND - Newcomer by Evasive who is likely to need the run. Watch unless betting shows otherwise

29 (3) SAMOTHRACE posted a solid first-start effort at Saint-Cloud and has been supplemented for this. She should go close and provide Pierre-Charles Boudot with another victory. (7) ELIADE was very green at Bordeaux but still managed to finish second. She will come on a lot for the run and will prove a tough nut to crack. (3) SAMOTHRACE - (7) ELIADE - (4) MAWASKI - (10) SO TO SPEAK

30 Race 2 1. FALCON MALTAIS - Last of ten at 58/1 on debut over this course & distance one month ago. Hard to like 2. DREAM OF PALACE - Was far from disgraced on debut at Bordeaux at the start of the month. Will come on for the run and can expect to have a few takers 3. REBEL FOR KICKS - Encouraged on debut but subsequently disappointed in the race of reference at Bordeaux and has a few lengths to find 4. NOORMANDY - Well held on debut over course & distance last month. Should make significant progress 5. CAMINO REAL - Posted two solid efforts so far including one over this course & distance. Player 6. SAGAUTEUR - Much improved when third of eleven on second start at Bordeaux. Enters the equation 7. ENNOUAYE - Newcomer by Casamento who is expected to be ready and is one to monitor 8. EXCHEQUER - Newcomers from this yard tend to be ready and is best to monitor in the betting 9. PERVIY - Newcomer by Iffraj that ships from Chantilly for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard. Expected to be ready 10. JOE BLINING - Newcomer trained in Spain that is unlikely to trouble the judge and is best to overlook Trainer Didier Guillemin appears to have a strong hand in this line-up. (5) CAMINO REAL has run very well on both starts to date including one over course and distance which might give him the edge over stablemate (6) SAGAUTEUR who did show serious progress at Bordeaux when finishing three quarter of lengths behind the former. (9) PERVIY and (8) EXCHEQUER make most appeal among the newcomers. (5) CAMINO REAL - (6) SAGAUTEUR - (9) PERVIY - (8) EXCHEQUER

31 Race 3 1. ASSENZIO - Effective last spring but not in the same form of late. One pound below last winning mark though 2. CARRIQUIRI - Has improved significantly throughout the season and should be at the premises 3. MALAAW - Well beaten on first handicap start. Down two pounds but still a lot to do 4. SENOVILLE - Has been thereabouts in last three starts in this division and should be respected 5. TOSEN HARDI - Was not disgraced in a Quinte race off this new mark at Saint-Cloud last time. Will find this easier 6. MYTHICAL CREATURE - Ran a good race at Bordeaux last time but has a bit to find off this mark 7. ALETS - Very effective filly in this division and is expected to go close once again 8. VICOPISANO - Solid in last two in this division. First time this distance and must be worth a look in 9. PALYA - Well beaten in last two starts in this division. Down one pound but still plenty to find 10. MALQUERIDA - One victory from her ten outings but looks exposed enough at that with a view to today 11. VA'ZY BARELIERE - Won a claimer at the end of last year but has struggled this season and is easily passed over 12. SALUT BAILEYS - Off the mark in a handicap on fourteenth attempt. Has been penalized five pounds (5) TOSEN HARDI takes a step down in grade and with a ground expected to be in the soft side, the daughter of Compton Place should give a good account. (8) VICOPISANO was a good third at Saint-Cloud five days ago and in similar form will have a good part to play. (7) ALETS and (2) CARRIQUIRI come next in the pick. (5) TOSEN HARDI - (8) VICOPISANO - (7) ALETS - (2) CARRIQUIRI

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33 Race 4 1. BORDER CITY - Enjoyed an excellent start to the year in this division but has regressed over the summer. Has refreshed since and can be worth a look in 2. SEE THE SUN - Seven pounds better off than when winning a big handicap at the venue one year ago. Flopped in last two and must reaffirm 3. NEMERINA - Four wins from thirty-two but little room for maneuver off current mark and others preferred 4. MALTE BRUN - Well beaten in a big handicap at the venue last time. Drop in distance will favor 5. IGGY CHOP - Consistently finishes in the thick of things. two pounds below last winning mark 6. WESSEX - Seldom let the side down in this division. Best to forget last run and can make amends 7. MATHIX - One success from twenty three. Has placed several other times and might do so again 8. HALLSOME - Unplaced on both starts since returning from the break. Down in the weights and can get a look in 9. GOJICI - Third in an identical race over course & distance on penultimate start. Enters the equation 10. YOUAREMINE - Has got back in the game at Bordeaux at the start of the month and is one to note 11. TRICHEUR - Flopped in last start but ran well enough over track and trip on penultimate to suggest he can pick up a cheque 12. PICKING UP PIECES - Eight victories from seventy three. Sixth in an identical affair last time out. More needed 13. LOCA FURIOSA - 19-start maiden whose last efforts are insufficient to warrant support here. Watch (10) YOUAREMINE ran a good race at Bordeaux last time and is one pound below his last winning mark. He will lead the charge ahead of (4) MALTE BRUN who should find this much easier than in his last start in a Quinte race. (1) BORDER CITY generally runs well at the venue and is worth some consideration. (11) TRICHEUR can make the frame.

34 (10) YOUAREMINE - (4) MALTE BRUN - (1) BORDER CITY - (11) TRICHEUR

35 Race 5 1. SILENCE DORE - Has been thereabouts in recent starts in this division. Won off higher mark at the end of last year 2. VERY DEAL - Just the one one win from twenty but has proved useful in the handicap division and can be in the mix 3. SALUT LIONEL - Won well at Marseille under Soumillon ten days ago. Up five pounds but remains a big player 4. GRACE OF LOVE - Down the field on both seasonal starts and looks hard to make a case for 5. ZANICIA - A complete write off in the first half of the year. Returns from a five months absence. Hard to like 6. AN AMKAN - Well beaten in last two over longer. Drop in distance will favor but remains hard to like 7. KEPH DE LA MANCHA - Five pounds better off than when going off the mark over course & distance last March. Can feature if in the mood 8. PALKIA - Long-time maiden who has shown good recent form and must be on the shortlist 9. LOUVE DANCER - 36 starts without a win. Has struggled in this division for most of the season and can be overlooked 10. GAY SERENADE - Has been consistent for most of the season but ground is unlikely to suit and others are preferred 11. KHITTAYA - Posted a couple of creditable efforts in this division last spring but flopped in last three and must reaffirm 12. ASTROLOGO - Cannot be worth any consideration on paper and is easily passed over (3) SALUT LIONEL won well on heavy ground at Marseille last time and must have enough room for further glory despite the rise in the weights. (8) PALKIA is always competitive in this class of event and will enjoy the cut in the ground. (2) VERY DEAL is a bit unreliable but can feature prominently if he is in the right mood. (3) SALUT LIONEL - (8) PALKIA - (2) VERY DEAL - (7) KEPH DE LA MANCHA

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37 Race 6 1. IBN GADIR - Has improved with every run this season and won well last time at Bordeaux. Can follow up 2. BADI AL CHAM - Yet to win a race after three starts but has run well in better contests and should be respected 3. HARRAB - Seldom finishes far from the action but in the frame just once from eight and has a bit to do 4. LE MASSOUD - Improved last run at Bordeaux when blinkered for the first time. Same headgear used today 5. PETIT CRACK - Showed significant progress when a close second to (1) IBN GADIR at Bordeaux and in similar form will have his chances 6. FAKIR DU POUY - Went off the mark at Agen on third career start at the end of last month. Has plenty more to offer 7. KING MONLAU - Beaten one length when second to (6) FAKIR DU POUY on debut at Agen. Should go close 8. FARO A LAGRIMODI - Finished last of thirteen on debut race at Agen at the end of last month. Not a realistic proposition 9. NASR AL ARAB - Newcomers from this yard generally need the run and can confidently be written off 10. FAWZIA - Down the field on debut at Bordeaux last month. Jumped off at 104/1 on this occasion 11. FAIZA - Has made the frame just once - at Montauban last September - in five starts and needs to show vast improvement 12. R'EZALA - Well-supported in the market ( 8.1/1) when unplaced on debut at Bordeaux last month. Not one to rule out (1) IBN GADIR won well ahead of six of today's opponents at Bordeaux last month and although the weights conditions are not as good today he has room for progress and will be hard to get passed. (2) BADI AL CHAM steps down in grade and is worth some consideration. Runner-up to the selection at Bordeaux, (5) PETIT CRACK is a must on the shortlist. (1) IBN GADIR - (2) BADI AL CHAM - (5) PETIT CRACK - (4) LE MASSOUD

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39 Race 7 1. CHIC BOY - Only one win from twenty four starts but comes into this in absolutely excellent fettle 2. ASTRONOMY ALFRED - Enjoyed a good run of form at Pompadour - on sand - over the summer but no so effective since then 3. SAGAROI - Won well on both seasonal starts following a one year absence. Has plenty more to offer 4. OEUVRE - Five wins from fifty. Won well a handicap at Bordeaux last time and is respected 5. MISSING ONES - Veteran gelding who blew up in last two. Not in the winners circle since August last year 6. ZAZAN - Has not shown much enthusiasm for the game in two starts so far and is unlikely to trouble the judge 7. SAXIFOLIA - Sole win achieved at Cagnes-sur-Mer in October Has done nothing of note since then 8. ADENA - Dual winning veteran from over a century of runs but not likely to add another here (3) SAGAROI trounced the fields on both his starts this season after one year on the sidelines and should meet not problem to record a sixth career victory. (4) OEUVRE went clear and impressed in her last winning start at Bordeaux and looks the only realistic danger to the selection. (1) CHIC BOY and (2) ASTRONOMY ALFRED can fill up the minor placings. (3) SAGAROI - (4) OEUVRE - (1) CHIC BOY - (2) ASTRONOMY ALFRED

40 Race 8 1. AMIR AL CHAM - A winner on his debut in Spain last August. Has since posted two creditable runs on french soil 2. DI OCO PY - Has looked very promising on both starts to date and although off since early September, will have his chances 3. YARAA - One win from three starts. Soundly beaten in the race of reference run at Dax at the start of September 4. AL CAPONE MONLAU - Has improved with each run so far but still has a few lengths to find to go off the mark 5. SAHMARA - Creditable efforts in first two starts but flopped last time at Agen and needs to reaffirm 6. F SIA DE MONTROZIER - Posted a good first-start effort at the venue back in April but subsequently flopped at the same venue on June 1. Off since then 7. CONCHITA D.A. - Has demonstrated ability in The Netherlands but remains hard to gauge in a race like this (2) DI OCO PY was second to a smart horse in his last start at Dax at the beginning of September. He finished well ahead of two of today's rivals on this occasion though and looks the one they all have to beat today. (1) AMIR AL CHAM posted a solid effort in a better race run at the venue last time out and warrants consideration. (4) AL CAPONE MONLAU is best of the remainders. (2) DI OCO PY - (1) AMIR AL CHAM - (4) AL CAPONE MONLAU - (3) YARAA