FONTAINEBLEAU - 31st March

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1 FONTAINEBLEAU - 31st March Trainer of the day : Julien Phelippon (103, 203) Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (103, 315, 408, 506, 702) Race 1 1. DON'T TELL TALES - Fifth of twelve to Civeles in a Class G claimer at Cagnes last time out 2. DES ANNEES FOLLES - Fifth of nine to Normandy Kitten in a Class D race at Nantes last time out 3. CIVELES - Has won twice already this year including a Class F claimer at Saint-Cloud eleven days ago 4. EVASPEED D'OO - Last of seven here behind Valarik in a Class D race earlier this month 5. SINABOY - Last of seven behind Zalamea in a Class F race at Saint-Cloud last week 6. JAVA BLUE - Sixth of nine to Civeles in a Class F claimer at Saint-Cloud last time out

2 Summary (2) DES ANNEES FOLLES was having her first run since November when fifth to Normandy Kitten at Nantes this month and should be spot on today. She had some good form last Autumn and gets the vote ahead of (3) CIVELES who has already won twice this year and is the obvious danger to the selection. (5) SINABOY is next best. Selections (2) DES ANNEES FOLLES - (3) CIVELES - (5) SINABOY - (6) JAVA BLUE

3 Race 2 1. NEW OUTLOOK - Won a Class D handicap in a close finish from Allez Henri at Deauville earlier this month 2. ORPELLO - First run in France today for the dual Group Three winner in Italy 3. BIBACTIC - Won a Class E claimer by one length from Crescendo Forte at Saint-Cloud three days ago 4. POKERSLY - Last of eight to Ragazzo in a Class G claimer at Chantilly earlier this month 5. NACHILA - Has not run since last October when second to Bunook at Saint- Cloud 6. TITUS MILLS - Won twice in 2015 but three poor runs so far this year Summary After winning a Class D handicap earlier this month (1) NEW OUTLOOK returns to claiming company today and is the selection to record his eight career victory. (3) BIBACTIC makes a swift return to action after winning a claimer at Saint- Cloud only three days ago and looks the main danger. (4) POKERSLY is next best. Selections (1) NEW OUTLOOK - (3) BIBACTIC - (4) POKERSLY - (5) NACHILA

4 Race 3 1. TOTXO - Fourth of sixteen to Super City in a Class D handicap last time out in January at Deauville 2. QUIRINUS - Tenth of sixteen to Love Spirit in a Class D handicap here earlier this month 3. DANI WALLON - Fourth of sixteen to Love Spirit in a Class D handicap here earlier this month 4. HEAVE HO - Twelfth of seventeen to Zuberoa in a Class D handicap at Chantilly this month 5. VICTORIOUS CHAMP - Fifth of sixteen to Love Spirit in a Class D handicap here earlier this month 6. WINSHINE - Seventh of sixteen to Love Spirit in a Class D handicap here earlier this month 7. BULLISH BEAR - Twelfth of sixteen to Love Spirit in a Class D handicap here earlier this month 8. KARADARGENT - Fifth of fifteen to Tocantins in a Class E handicap at Nantes last time out 9. TEMSIA - Thirteenth of seventeen to Zuberoa in a Class D handicap at Chantilly this month 10. FAWLEY - Fourth of seventeen to Zuberoa in a Class D handicap at Chantilly this month 11. ATTILAS - Third of eleven to Hatari in a Class D handicap at Cagnes last time out 12. FURIOUS DES AIGLES - Eight of sixteen to Love Spirit in a Class D handicap here earlier this month 13. POSTING BOND - Tenth of sixteen to Super City in a Class D handicap last time out in January at Deauville 14. HATARI - Fifteenth of sixteen to Love Spirit in a Class D handicap here earlier this month 15. SUPER ALE - Fourth of eight to Signs Of Blessing in a Class A race at Chantilly earlier this month 16. MOCKLERSHILL - Fifth of ten to Calrissian in a Class G claimer here earlier this month 17. GHOR - Sixth of sixteen to Love Spirit in a Class D handicap here earlier this month 18. WIKITA - Sixth of nine to Johara in a Class D race at Chantilly earlier this

5 month Summary Making his handicap debut today the lightly raced (15) SUPER ALE looks reasonably treated by the handicapper and after a couple of good efforts at Chantilly gets a tentative vote in a competitive handicap. (3) DANI WALLON and (2) QUIRINUS are both well capable at this level and cannot be ruled out. (1) TOTXO and (4) HEAVE HO are next best. Selections (15) SUPER ALE - (3) DANI WALLON - (2) QUIRINUS - (1) TOTXO - (4) HEAVE HO

6 Race 4 1. KASSIM - Third of ten to Zalayouni in a Class E claimer at Compiegne last time out 2. ARMS OF MINE - Last of eleven behind Fiora in a Class G handicap at Strasbourg six days ago 3. SAYALINO - Fourth of seven to Zemindari in a Class D race at Chantilly earlier this month 4. ETOILE ESINA - Eleventh of sixteen to Running Waters in a Class D handicap at Compiegne last time out 5. CHICAGO BERE - Only his third run in France today and well beaten at Deauville in January 6. AD AUGUSTA - Fifth of nine to Kant Excell in a Class F claimer at Chantilly last time out in November 7. BIG BEAR - Last of sixteen to Eldacar in a Class D handicap at Compiegne last time out 8. PRINCE INDY - Going for his third win in a row after winning Class G claimers at Chantilly and Lyon recently Summary (3) SAYALINO gets a tentative vote in this claimer. He won a Class E handicap here this time last year and also won a claimer at Chantilly in January so is well proven at this level. (1) KASSIM was a good third at Compiegne earlier this month and can go close again today. (8) PRINCE INDY and (4) ETOILE ESINA are next best. Selections (3) SAYALINO - (1) KASSIM - (8) PRINCE INDY - (4) ETOILE ESINA

7 Race 5 1. KOSKOROBA - Just the one win from six starts but needs attention here 2. ZIP CODE - One career success which was last year and just an average return run last time 3. SALUT LIONEL - Was going for a quick hat trick when well beaten in a Listed at Saint Cloud lately 4. VALLEY KID - Dual winner from twelve and placed in a couple of claimers lately 5. GOING VIRAL - One win from ten runs and ultra consistent plus is in good form 6. DEITEE - Broke her duck at the seventh attempt at Cholet this month in breathtaking style 7. HEARTBEAT - Won a claimer at Pornichet in December and running for new connections today 8. PENJACK - Broke duck on penultimate run at Chantilly and good try of follow up at Deauville lately 9. AVEC LAURA - Still a maiden after five runs but just touched off at Deauville recently 10. COMBAT DES TRENTE - Just broke maiden status last time after five runs and more needed again now 11. NOELLA - One win from five starts but last effort disappointing so a bit on 12. STRIVEFORGREATNESS - Placed in four of five runs and not dismissed in this now 13. SAINT SACRE - Hit the frame in all five runs but more needed now to take this 14. SIMANO - One victory in twelve runs but appears out of form presently 15. NOSTALBOWL - Placed in three of four runs and twice runner up including last time and has a squeak 16. GALLARATE - Best effort was last time when third at Deauville in January 17. KOOK - Just the one place in five runs and must forgive poor latest effort to have any chance 18. ROIVILLE - Has been running well in claimers winning one but must up it to take this Summary

8 There are loads of these in with a chance in this big maximum field where stakes should be kept to a minimum. (5) GOING VIRAL has only recorded one career win but always runs his race and is entitled to go very close. (6) DEITEE and (15) NOSTALBOWL will be dangerous. That remark applies to (7) HEARTBEAT and (10) COMBAT DES TRENTE. Selections (5) GOING VIRAL - (6) DEITEE - (15) NOSTALBOWL - (7) HEARTBEAT - (10) COMBAT DES TRENTE

9 Race 6 1. MIRZA - Smart UK performer who has not been too hot at Meydan this term but dangerous here 2. GENGIS - Won two of last four and near to career best at this venue in November 3. LOVE SPIRIT - Smart sort in handicaps and bolted up here recently and deserves a shot at this 4. SIGNS OF BLESSING - Some very classy back form and back to best on last effort with runaway win 5. INDIAN SLY - Former six time winner but totally outclassed here and no chance 6. EL SUIZO - Fair sort on his day and could have big shout if ready to go after a break 7. CATCALL - Always operates at a high level and took this last year 8. FINSBURY SQUARE - Very smart sort who was runner up to Gengis here on last start 9. LEADING ACTRESS - Smart performer in Ireland winning twice and first run for new connections Summary This is a really good quality sprint. It was won last year by (7) CATCALL and he might just repeat the trick here again. He did it well that day and can go well fresh so is worth chancing at what might be rewarding odds. (4) SIGNS OF BLESSING will probably be all the rage in the market after a brilliant return lately while (2) GENGIS and (1) MIRZA are no back numbers either. Selections (7) CATCALL - (4) SIGNS OF BLESSING - (2) GENGIS - (1) MIRZA

10 Race 7 1. SAON SECRET - In terrific form at the moment and has to be a major fancy 2. KING DAVID - Ten time winner and has been very consistent over past few months 3. ABU SIDRA - Has collected eight times and was second this month at Senonnes 4. SON BOU - Gained second career success at Cagnes last month in decisive fashion and every chance of a follow up 5. KIRIKKALE - Five time winner but has been out of form lately and that is a worry 6. ESKIMO POINT - Has won two of last four and must be considered despite last time effort and short break 7. MR SPLENDID - Won two of last three in taking style last Sept/Oct and every chance if ready after short break 8. LA LATINA - One win from eleven but difficult to fancy after last two efforts 9. ORANGEFIELD - Triple winner and good effort here when third after short break 10. MA PTITE SARAH - Just the one win but very consistent overall and back from short break 11. AMADEUS WOLFE TONE - Just got up here earlier this month to record second career success and can take a hand again 12. WHIPPER SNAPPER - Five time winner and can be considered after recent run at this venue 13. VIANELLO - Behind a few of these here last time so has a bit of ground to make up 14. XENOPHANES - Has not won for a while but was placed here last time and well handicapped 15. UNITAL - Broke maiden status on last of ten attempts at Croise Laroche in November and did it well there 16. STANDBY JUNIOR - Has posted a couple of better efforts lately and more of the same needed 17. AGNES CHAMP - Veteran who is keeping form well and ran well in claimer here last time 18. SECLY - Dual winner and just touched off here last time so enters calculations

11 Summary This is absolutely wide open as the maximum field suggests. (7) MR SPLENDID was in splendid form when last seen out in the late Autumn and if ready to go after the break will take a bit of stopping. He has also been lucky with his gate position. (2) KING DAVID and (1) SAON SECRET are in good order for big runs while (9) ORANGEFIELD and (15) UNITAL can go well too. Selections (7) MR SPLENDID - (2) KING DAVID - (1) SAON SECRET - (9) ORANGEFIELD - (15) UNITAL

12 Race 8 1. MISS DUNANERIE - Below par when last seen in October but had been flying before that so needs watching 2. SQUARE LAMARTINE - Just the one win in France but has won twice at Neuss in Germany in recent months 3. RED SERENADE - One win from thirty and close fourth here earlier in the month 4. TREE OF GRACE - Placed in four of fifteen attempts and seems to have an awful lot to do 5. UMA MIA - Bounced back to form lately culminating with a comfortable success over c&d this month 6. RACE FOR FAME - Just touched off over course and distance here last time and every chance 7. PIMBALL WIZARD - Runner up when last seen but still a maiden and has a bit to do 8. CASTORIENTA - Dual winner back in 2014 in the UK but searching for form in this country 9. LADY HARTWOOD - Back to form when runner up here earlier in the month so needs consideration 10. INDIAN MISS - Has been well out of form in last four runs and best watched now 11. GOOD FLIGHT - Placed in just two of seven runs but still not totally dismissed 12. LITTLE SISTA - She is hard to fancy on the basis of her last couple of efforts 13. SAGEHOPE - Dual winner who the handicapper has given a fair break to and could go well 14. PIERRE PRECIEUSE - Just the one win from twenty nine attempts so has it to do 15. THOUSAND MILES - In the veteran stage now but could still be capable of running some sort of race 16. GALAXIE STAR - Still a maiden after forty four tries so has to be overlooked on that score 17. ROYAL ASPIRATION - Only one win from thirty one but still has a little shot here 18. STATU QUO - Has only scored once from many runs so is passed over for this

13 Summary This is a minefield of a finale and it's a case of whose turn is it today. That honour might fall to (6) RACE FOR FAME who was just touched off here earlier this month and a reproduction of that effort will see him go very close. Others to consider include (1) MISS DUNANERIE and (15) THOUSAND MILES while (5) UMA MIA and (3) RED SERENADE cannot be discounted either. Selections (6) RACE FOR FAME - (1) MISS DUNANERIE - (15) THOUSAND MILES - (5) UMA MIA - (3) RED SERENADE

14 CAEN - 31st March Trainer of the day : Stéphane Provoost (318, 614, 711) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (318, 417, 510, 811) Race 1 1. BOLERO DU LOISIR - Handy sort under the saddle however unraced for nine months and not a contender 2. BRITANNIA - Disqualified more often than not lately and can be disregarded 3. BELLE DE SI - Made little mark from two in ridden competition and not a realistic choice 4. BISE BAROQUE - Different horse with her shoes off. Pleased twice since return and should make an impact 5. BERE NOVO - Out of the frame for almost 12 months and given his poor recent showings can be ruled out 6. BANZAI DE TIZE - Currently going well and latest course and distance second augurs well for his chances here. Strong claim 7. BEAU BEBE - Looked a different horse since seasonal bow and on this form should go well once again 8. BAKOTA D'OCCAGNES - Has proved effective under the saddle and should play a minor role 9. BRIAM DE CORDAY - Ended last season poorly and no obvious chance on return from layoff 10. BIENHEUREUX - First start in the code following series of disasters. No real prospects 11. BRISE LE VENT - Has some aptitude for the game but latest results indicate otherwise 12. BELLA POULIGUEN - Seldom makes a mark on the track and bigger ask on comeback 13. BONHEUR DU FOSSE - Does well with hind shoes off and with same formula is expected to generate some interest 14. BRITNEY DE JAMAC - All or nothing individual. Caused major upset winning last time out and here to confirm. Claim 15. BARONNE DE GRANOU - Rarely far from the action and although disqualified last time out must be considered a threat once again

15 16. BAIE DE CHAHAINS - Has looked unthreatening of late and unlikely to play much of a role 17. BACCARA DES BORDES - Pleased last time at Graignes but the extra 25m will do her no favours. Others preferred 18. BANANA STAR - Properly off the boil for last 5 months and will vainly bid for redemption in this code 19. BACCARA DE CARVEL - Still a maiden from 34 starts and debuts under the saddle with moderate prospects 20. BELLE HYEMOISE - Good class of horse in this code but has a difficult task on first start back for 300 days Summary (6) BANZAI DE TIZE made quite an impression on his debut under the saddle ten days ago and looks capable of going one better this time however recent surprise winner (14) BRITNEY DE JAMAC can challenge if she maintains form. (15) BARONNE DE GRANOU may have an extra 25m to cover but she has proven ability and can go close. (4) BISE BAROQUE has made a promising comeback and can play a role as should (7) BEAU BEBE who looks a different beast with his hind shoes off. Selections (6) BANZAI DE TIZE - (14) BRITNEY DE JAMAC - (15) BARONNE DE GRANOU - (4) BISE BAROQUE - (7) BEAU BEBE

16 Race 2 1. DARINA DE COQUERIE - Qualified here with no fireworks and will be worth watching 2. DIANE DU PALAIS - First time out for this modest looking filly. Unlikely choice 3. DELMAROSA - Disqualified on both starts to date and not easy to trust 4. DONATELLA BOND - Lacklustre on debut last autumn but with time off should put on a better show this time around 5. DWENDOLINA BILOU - Third behind Diva Cornuillaise last time out but will a tougher job this time around 6. DANCING MACHINE - Pleased when 2nd at Mont-Saint-Michel on return and should come on for the race. Chance 7. DESSEL - Has some ability but three disqualifications from four starts does little to inspire confidence 8. DALILA MELODY - Outraced on return to the track and will have to show big improvement 9. DOUCEUR DU PERCHE - Showed promise and did win minor event last time however up against better and chances limited 10. DAZZLE JET - Second time a winner for this filly. Looked good at Amiens early March and should play an important role 11. DIZA DU COURTILLE - Impressive Laval winner mid-march and should generate considerable interest 12. DIVA CORNUAILLAISE - Won on debut over course and distance at 55/1 there weeks ago. If form maintained she should make another big impression 13. DIANE VENESI - Has not developed as initially hoped and will have her work cut out 14. DEEP RIVER - Opened her account at just the second time of asking and should be in a position to dominate once again Summary (14) DEEP RIVER was eye-catching at Argentan last month and if on similar form should have her say once again although shock winner on debut (12) DIVA CORNUAILLAISE may be a lot better than one thinks and could threaten. (11) DIZA DU COURTILLE showed good speed at Laval earlier in the month and is capable of putting that to good use while latest Amiens victrix (10) DAZZLE JET can challenge for a minor spot.

17 Selections (14) DEEP RIVER - (12) DIVA CORNUAILLAISE - (11) DIZA DU COURTILLE - (10) DAZZLE JET

18 Race 3 1. CAMBO MAJYC - Twice disqualified from two. Even with hind shoes off will face a stiff task on return 2. CASH DU JACKY - Very poor form sheet and far from forming part of any equation 3. CE BEAU JOUR - Unsuccessful from two at Vincennes. Comes to new venue with limited prospects 4. CEMOI DU HOUET - Yet to come closer that 8th and no realistic chance this time either 5. CEOH JAMES - Four disasters from four so far and will not scare the opposition 6. CHARLES DE VALMOR - Did nothing on either of his two starts and unlikely to trouble the judge 7. CRACK DE NEIGE - Disqualified three from three and although unshod behind this time needs to show some ability 8. CUPIDON DE SAINTHO - Capricious under harness and takes to the saddle in unlikely bid for redemption 9. COMBAT LIBRE - Either unplaced or disqualified on all nine starts to date. Can be ruled out 10. CROQUE TOUT - Finished just one of his seven career starts and not easy to trust 11. CENT POUR CENT - Has shown potential but endures stride issues. Barefoot for the first time and can play a minor role 12. CINQ AVRIL - Beat Coralie D'Aure over track and trip earlier this month but yet to show anything else. Claim nonetheless 13. CORAIL D'AURE - Has demonstrated solid ability since racing barefoot. Latest second to Cinq Avril augurs well for his chances 14. CREEK OF HOPE - First start in ridden competition and given latest start under harness looks capable of transitioning well 15. CRACK DE PAIX - Looks a quality colt in this discipline and if on form could make his presence felt 16. CARDINAL DU VALLON - Decent third over course and distance fortnight ago. Unshod all four again and can go close 17. CIDRIC JIHAIME - Has had little to say for himself since late summer and no change expected this time either 18. COMME CHEZ NOUS - Yet to make any impact in this code so far but has

19 potential to do well with four shoes off. Chance Summary (13) CORAIL D'AURE has shown great potential since racing unshod and although beaten by (12) CINQ AVRIL on her last start she should settle accounts this time around. (16) CARDINAL DU VALLON put on a fine show over track and trip first time barefoot two weeks ago and can play an important role. Similar results are expected from (18) COMME CHEZ NOUS. (14) CREEK OF HOPE was impressive at Le Croise-Laroche early March and must be afforded considerable respect. Selections (13) CORAIL D'AURE - (12) CINQ AVRIL - (16) CARDINAL DU VALLON - (18) COMME CHEZ NOUS - (14) CREEK OF HOPE

20 Race 4 1. COQ BOT EUR MOEL - Decent aptitude but less threatening lately. Should nonetheless be seen at the finish 2. CIMMINO - Still a maiden but always gives his best. Decent draw and should make his presence felt 3. CASIMIR DE SURVIE - Seldom far from the action. Impressed over track and trip mid-march and has a decent card to play once again 4. CESAR LERWEN - Not at his best this winter and yet to produce the goods at this venue 5. CLEVER BLUE - Showed solid potential last year winning three from five. Made promising return at Enghien and will have come on for the race 6. CALVA NORMAND - Ended last season on a low note and began this one in similar fashion. Must confirm 7. CZAR DES ACACIAS - Has won both starts since racing barefoot. Had the measure of Chef Des Racques early March and expected to put on another good show 8. CHEIKH DE RETZ - Not the most reliable and has proved ineffective since his comeback. Others preferred 9. CALIN DU RHONNEAU - Occasionally puts in a good effort but too infrequently to inspire much confidence 10. CARAT DE CHAHAINS - Racing barefoot appears not to have improved his chances which remain limited once again 11. COEUR D'AVRIL - Still has yet to make any impression and can be discounted 12. COEUR DE GUEHAM - Fourth in the reference race and although not a prime pic should be in the mix at the finish 13. COUCOU DE GODISSON - Acquits himself well however in this field not expected to play an important role 14. CARUSO DU MONT - Third to Czar Des Acacias over course and distance early March and not without similar chance 15. COCKTAIL GABY - Seldom threatens and in this company has particularly limited prospects 16. CORPS ET AME - 5th behind Chef Des Racques earlier in the month and although disqualified since should return and make amends 17. CHEF DES RACQUES - Decent sort that has made fine progress this year in better company. Impressed here last time and could yet prove the one to beat

21 18. CRAN D'ARRET - Showed just the one occasion of talent from four outings and under these conditions looks to have a mountain to climb Summary (17) CHEF DES RACQUES finished runner-up to (7) CZAR DES ACACIAS on her latest start but looks to have the edge this time around despite the poor draw. (16) CORPS ET AME raced fifth that day but has considerable talent and should make a better showing. (5) CLEVER BLUE was far from disgraced on his comeback and given the draw can set himself up well here. (2) CIMMINO may not break his maiden status this time but as always will give a good account. Selections (17) CHEF DES RACQUES - (16) CORPS ET AME - (7) CZAR DES ACACIAS - (5) CLEVER BLUE - (2) CIMMINO

22 Race 5 1. APOLLO DES BARRES - Thoroughly disappointing so far this year and already looks like an also-ran 2. VAMOS FOR CLARA - Disqualified more often than not and at this level has few if any prospects 3. VENIN - Made encouraging comeback and with application could play a small role 4. VALDO DU CHOQUEL - Modest individual whose only start under the saddle ended poorly. Not a realistic proposition 5. ANGE FOR CARLA - Decent sort in better company and can make a minor impression following 1.5 months breather 6. ADEN D'AVIGNERE - Ridden racing is simply not his game and no threat whatsoever 7. UREMI - Acquitted himself respectably at Nantes last time but in this company has it all to do 8. VINCI DU MACHEREL - Handy type at low level under harness however twice unsuccessful in ridden competition and no serious chance 9. AURIVERDE - Very erratic and does not often show much aptitude for the discipline. Disregard 10. VIC DE BLEMONT - Yet to make much of an impression in the discipline but has ben racing well of late and with Eric Raffin on board he warrants substantial respect 11. ANGE DU BONHEUR - Consistently gives a good account of himself and must be considered for a place 12. UGO DE TUNIS - Seldom makes any impression and not about to changes things now 13. VOLCAN DU MOULIN - Scored nicely over course and distance last time out and should play a key role once again 14. ANGE GARDIEN JUAN - Poor results over the winter and must show marked improvement 15. VINCI DU KLAU - Unseen in winners' enclosure since summer of No change awaited 16. VORELLO - Solid form in this code and with shoes off and Mathieu Mottier in the saddle must have an excellent chance 17. UGO - Ended winter season on low note and little expected on seasonal bow 18. ULTRA DE CRENNES - Very erratic but encouraged at smaller venue last

23 time out. Tough ask however 19. UNIVERS BREVILLAIS - Useful though not always dependable. Minor place prospect 20. AVATAR BATAILLE - Good class of horse and associated with top jockey. Should acquit himself well. Place chance Summary (16) VORELLO can prove quite a force in this code and with Mathieu Mottier on board he could once again have his way. (13) VOLCAN DU MOULIN comes here off a pleasant win over course and distance but should find competition in the regular (10) VIC DE BLEMONT who is 25m better off. (20) AVATAR BATAILLE is associated with a top rider and can capitalise on latest harness form while the consistent (11) ANGE DU BONHEUR is scheduled to go close once again. Selections (16) VORELLO - (13) VOLCAN DU MOULIN - (10) VIC DE BLEMONT - (20) AVATAR BATAILLE - (11) ANGE DU BONHEUR

24 Race 6 1. BELLE DE LA VILASS - 2. BALADE DES RACQUES - Disqualified 20 from 22. Snowball's chance 3. BLEU DE CRENNES - Disqualified more often than not and boasts nothing to inspire confidence 4. BRYTANE DU ROZEL - Unlucky on return race five days ago and must be considered a solid prospect this time 5. BELLE STELLA - Based on her penultimate start she has the capacity to do well and may yet cause a minor upset 6. BRUTUS PIERJI - Ordinary type but unraced for over three months and not an obvious pick 7. BLONDE PLATINE - Seldom seen at the business end and given her form sheet she has little hope of making any impact 8. BEN DE TORVIC - Won nicely on penultimate start and although below-par subsequently should make amends 9. BOOSTER DREAM - Put in brace of good efforts before coming unstuck at Lisieux last time. Not to be overlooked however 10. BELLA DE BELFONDS - Erratic of late but unshod all four and with Matthieu Abrivard at the helm she should make the frame 11. BAZAR DE L'EPAUD - Lightly raced but not devoid of ability and with hind shoes off for first time must be afforded respect 12. BRUNO BAKALAO - Made up for poor Parisian winter with encouraging second last time. If behaved can play his part 13. BASTINGAGE - Decent sort but disqualified on all three outings this year and not easy to trust 14. BALADE DANOVER - Occasionally suffers stride issues but decent sort at this level and could just lift her fourth race 15. BALLERINE SISSI - Always gives her best however unshod this time and unlikely to shake things up 16. BE KING - Has shown little since the autumns and with the supplementary distance he looks to have too much to do 17. BALTHAZAR DU GITE - Undeniably capable but made poor showing last time here and prospects not good Summary

25 (14) BALADE DANOVER has made good progress this year and although sanctioned last time has every chance of redemption however the useful (8) BEN DE TORVIC has a distance advantage and should capitalise on good form. (10) BELLA DE BELFONDS has been entrusted to a top driver and can make amends for latest effort and with hind shoes off (11) BAZAR DE L'EPAUD is expected to come on for his latest reintroduction race. (12) BRUNO BAKALAO made good moves earlier in the month and if form is maintained there could be a minor spot in it for him. Selections (14) BALADE DANOVER - (8) BEN DE TORVIC - (10) BELLA DE BELFONDS - (11) BAZAR DE L'EPAUD - (12) BRUNO BAKALAO

26 Race 7 1. BROCELIANDE LIGHT - Has finished no closer than 5th from five career starts and little chance of shaking things up 2. BIENHEUREUSE - In relatively good form but moves up in class. Place chance nonetheless 3. BOLLY DE SOULAS - Modest individual at a lower level and no threat here 4. BONHEUR LUDOIS - Form dropped off after the summer and has not been seen since. Disregard 5. BASTIDE DE DABE - Seldom plays a big role in this branch of the game. Others preferred 6. BARAKA DE L'ITON - Looked a decent mare last year and despite recent disqualification is worth monitoring 7. BREHAL - Won well at Graignes five days ago and although fully shod here must be afforded some respect 8. BELLE DE BELAIR - Passed a good autumn but out of luck so far this year and chances limited 9. BANCO ETOILES - Barring pair of minor blips has been on a good streak and another solid performance expected 10. BOBINE PHOTO - Went close at Cagnes early March and should play an important role 11. BETWEEN - Has shown good promise so far this term and despite rise in class is expected to put on a good show 12. BAMOUR - Solid campaigner that won masterfully 11 days ago and every chance of doubling up 13. BOOGIE DANOVER - Has proven form in this code but with just one race to his name this year not a credible player 14. BIENNALE VRIE - Good sort under the saddle and not here as a serious prospect 15. BEBERT EXPRESS - Returns to a track where he has previously done well and despite distance penalty can go close 16. BUZZ SLY - When not the focus of the stewards he is a top rate trotter and if behaved could play a big role 17. BONNE AVENTURE - Solid sort in better company. Lacklustre return but should show considerably more this time around Summary

27 (12) BAMOUR left quite a mark at Chartres just 11 days ago and in this form looks set to make it a two-timer. (9) BANCO ETOILES escapes the distance handicap and in his present shape looks a serious challenger. (10) BOBINE PHOTO bounced back well at Cagnes three weeks ago and comes here fullarmed although the recently returned (15) BEBERT EXPRESS is never one to be underestimated. (11) BETWEEN is a trier and with a new handler in charge now it will be interesting to see how he performs. Selections (12) BAMOUR - (9) BANCO ETOILES - (10) BOBINE PHOTO - (2) BIENHEUREUSE - (11) BETWEEN

28 Race 8 1. AVENIR DE DAIDOU - Strolled to victory in minor event 4 days ago and worth considering for a minor spot if still on form 2. AMENOPHIS DU LILAS - Has a good spot behind the car and in this company could make his presence felt 3. ALARO - Has done little of note for over a year and not an obvious choice 4. AMAZAR DE FLORANGE - Occasionally surprises but too infrequently to trouble the opposition 5. ASTERIX DE BOMO - Not at his best so far this term but change of venue could work in his favour 6. AULYNX D'ANY - Preparing for next ridden outing and poses no danger 7. ASTRE D'EGLEFIN - Won twice going right-handed already this year and looks every part a threat once again 8. ATHOS DU MANOLET - Won both of his last two starts over longer and with shoes off for the occasion a hat-trick could be on the cards 9. ARCEUS SEGAH - Seldom makes an impression at this venue and backs up after four days. Tough ask 10. ACRA DE TOUCHYVON - Capable but difficult. When not disqualified tends to feature in first two. Cautiously optimistic challenger 11. ATHOS DU ROC - Unfortunate last time out here and with Eric Raffin in the driving seat should prove dangerous 12. AVENTURIER - Good consistent horse but unlikely to make much of an impact on first start back after six months break 13. AS DE BREVOL - Complicated but ample ability. Hind shoes off and can make good on his recent Lisieux third 14. AKIR DE MAI - Produced a race of good efforts recently and if form is maintained he could play a minor role 15. APOLLO STAR - Put on a decent show on just second start back however the opposition looks much tougher this time around 16. AND ZERO DIX - Pleased when winning Class E mid-march but will have to raise his game in this event 17. AVION DE BRY - Tricky sort whose provincial form looks insufficient to take on some of the better elements here 18. ACROBAT WELCOME - Difficult draw but if he brings Bordeaux form here he could make a small impact

29 Summary On current form it is not easy to criticise (8) ATHOS DU MANOLET and although drawn wide has a solid chance of scoring a three-timer however the recently unlucky (11) ATHOS DU ROC is associated with a top driver and appears the principal threat. (13) AS DE BREVOL impressed on comeback last week and with front shoes off can go close although with two wins from his last three starts (7) ASTRE D'EGLEFIN will be no pushover. If (10) ACRA DE TOUCHYVON gets a chance to show his ability he could well prove the spoiler. Selections (8) ATHOS DU MANOLET - (11) ATHOS DU ROC - (13) AS DE BREVOL - (7) ASTRE D'EGLEFIN - (10) ACRA DE TOUCHYVON

30 Race 9 1. AVENTURINE DARCHE - Seldom sees daylight ahead of her and can confidently be disregarded 2. VESUVIANA - Mare more suited to provincial tracks and unlikely to play any role 3. UPSALA NAY - Promising results since return from break and must be considered a place prospect 4. VOYAGEUSE - For the most part a respectable mare at a low level. Unshod this time and not to be overlooked 5. ALTESSE DU SURF - Returns from layoff in preparation for next ridden campaign and can be discounted 6. UNALA - Thoroughly outclassed from three this year but better under the saddle anyway and not worth the trouble 7. AZA VIVA - After latest disappointment shoes have been removed and should play an important role 8. ALLEE DE FLEUR - Showed signs of a return to form mid-march and bids to follow up with better performance 9. VIOLETTE DE BOLERO - Exceptionally modest mare these days and she faces an impossible task 10. UXIA JIEL - Has been off the boil from three this year and must confirm 11. ARYTHMIE DU TRIO - Last finished in the frame over two years ago and unlikely to trouble the judge 12. ACTRICE REVEE - Recently broke her personal best time. Finds herself a good engagement here and can go close 13. URALIA - Disqualified seven from last eight and not easy to trust 14. ARIANE GYR - Way of the required mark for some time and not a contender in this contest 15. ATTAQUE PARISIENNE - Made a good impression over the winter and latest 3rd over course and distance most encouraging. Top claim 16. ALITE DE LA COTE - When on form a very useful mare but showed nothing on last two and others preferred 17. VANILLE DU PERCHE - Moderate sort but off for four months and not expected to make an impact 18. ANZA DU CARBONEL - Good sort in better company and drop in class raises her chances considerably

31 Summary (15) ATTAQUE PARISIENNE is by a margin the best mare in the field and given her recent results looks capable of dominating. That said (18) ANZA DU CARBONEL takes a big dip in class and must be considered dangerous. (7) AZA VIVA comes here barefoot for the occasion and like the useful (12) ACTRICE REVEE she is 25m better off. The layoff appears to have revived an ailing (3) UPSALA NAY and if form is maintained she could have a minor say. Selections (15) ATTAQUE PARISIENNE - (18) ANZA DU CARBONEL - (7) AZA VIVA - (12) ACTRICE REVEE - (3) UPSALA NAY

32 REIMS - 31st March Trainer of the day : Alain Laurent (309, 614, 807) Driver of the day : Tony Le Beller (202, 401, 602, 811) Race 1 1. CASH IS KING - No show in three ridden races 2. CEANE D'ODYSSEE - Disqualified last May in only harness race. Ridden debut 3. CHARMEUSE JULRY - Has broken stride in both races so far 4. CISKO SAUTREUIL - Two poor shows in harness races. Ridden debut 5. CLAIROTTE - Five poor efforts in harness. First run for new trainer on ridden debut 6. CHEWBACCA - To the rear in first ridden race and no better in harness latest 7. CHIPIE DE VAUVILLE - Prone to disqualification and hasn't completed this year in various shoeing combinations 8. COUP DE CHANCE - Near the money on a couple of occasions. Sixth of 19 at Caen last time 9. CARMEN DE CORDAY - Third over course and distance in harness last June. Ridden debut 10. CALAO DUVALIERE - Won harness debut last July. Disqualified next time up in October. Not seen since. Back shoes off for ridden debut 11. CACHETTE STORY - Hasn't made the podium from 20 attempts of which 11 have been in ridden races. Back shoes off first time 12. COLLINE DU FLINOIS - Best effort to date when third at Vincennes in a class E in December. Not seen since 13. COUP D'ECLAT - Three fourth places from 18 efforts in harness. Ridden debut 14. CASSIO BUISSONAY - Victorious at Lisieux last August with (8) Coup de Chance back in fourth. Fifth latest in second race back from five-month absence 15. CONCERTO MERITE - Runner-up three times from 10 races in harness. Fully unshod first time for ridden debut 16. CALVI - Placed three times last summer. Not seen since completing a hattrick of DQs last September

33 Summary Lisieux-winner (14) CASSIO BUISSONAY ran with credit at Caen on March 10 on his second run back from a lay-off and has every chance of adding to his account. (12) COLLINE DU FLINOIS's third at Vincennes reads well in the context of this race. (16) CALVI has to be given a chance if keeping stride while (9) CARMEN DE CORDAY has form at this track in harness. Selections (14) CASSIO BUISSONAY - (12) COLLINE DU FLINOIS - (16) CALVI - (9) CARMEN DE CORDAY - (10) CALAO DUVALIERE

34 Race 2 1. CATHARINA GAME - Only success to date came at Les Andelys last July. Not seen since November 2. CONSTANCE SAUTONNE - Won a class F at Clairefontaine in July. Runnerup in a Class H at Villedieu-les-Poeles latest. Fully unshod first time 3. CYRIELLE KILY - Victorious at Clairefontaine last July. Beaten favourite when third of 13 here last time 4. CARLA DES ANGLES - On the podium four times from seven starts. Eighth of 12 at Amiens latest 5. COUMA SAN - Fourth at Chartres on March 3 on return from nine-week break. Fifth of 12 at Amiens latest. Back shoes off first time here 6. CUBANA - Won at La Capelle in October. Fifth of 13 at 4.4/1 at Amiens latest on second run back from a four-month break 7. COQUINE D'AMOUR - Victorious at Lisieux in November. Sixth of 14 at Angers last time on return to action after three months off 8. CALL ME QUICK - Course and distance winner last June. Runner-up in a class E on comeback after six-month absence on January 20. First run for new trainer 9. CARMAGNOLE - Won debut and placed twice since but disqualified last two outings 10. CHANELLE D'IDEF - Successful at Vichy last June. Unplaced latest on first run for six months 11. CANOELA - Still a maiden but on the podium all three runs this year most recently in a class E 12. CONQUETE MESLOISE - Won at Royan-La Palmyre last April. Disqualified latest on first outing for five months 13. CORANIE DES NOES - Victorious for second time when taking a class F at Loudeac latest on first run back from a four-month absence 14. COSTA MESLOISE - Still to win but on the podium twice at the end of last year. Fourth of 14 at Angers on only outing since. Back shoes off first time today Summary Course and distance-winner (8) CALL ME QUICK returned to action after a sixmonth absence with a good second at Agen-Le Passage on January 20 and will head most shortlists. (14) COSTA MESLOISE is still a maiden but has ability and the removal of the back shoes here could enhance her chance while

35 Clairefontaine-winner (2) CONSTANCE SAUTONNE is fully unshod for the first time. Selections (8) CALL ME QUICK - (14) COSTA MESLOISE - (2) CONSTANCE SAUTONNE - (7) COQUINE D'AMOUR

36 Race 3 1. VOSS RINGEAT - Victorious at La Capelle last August. Unplaced at the same track latest 2. ULYSSE DES MARAIS - Won at Vincennes last April. No show in two recent races after a six-month break 3. TENOR DU PASSAGE - Course winner over longer last June. Hasn't figured in three races this year 4. TIRANO - Successful in a ridden event at Cagnes-sur-Mer in September. No impact in recent harness races 5. VERITABLE CRACK - Notched fourth win at Vincennes in a class D in December. Beaten favourite in a similar event when last seen on January TCHAO CHAMANT - Fully unshod when third twice at Le Croise-Laroche in November. Back shoes removed today for first time in four runs 7. ULTIMO D'OUVILLE - Placed here last March. Unplaced latest when fully shod on first run for four months. Running barefoot today 8. SAM DES CAILLONS - Fourth at Saint-Brieuc in a class F on March 6. No show in three races since 9. VEZ DES VOIRONS - Beat (5) Veritable Crack when they were second and third at Vincennes in November but beaten by that horse either side. Fourth of 17 at Lyon-La-Soie latest with shoes on. Fully unshod here 10. SIGOLSHEIM - Missed all of Down the field in all three runs since returning to action 11. VALMAYOR - Won at Amiens in November. Fifth of 18 in a class D at Lisieux last time out 12. SMILE - Course and distance winner in No worthwhile form since August. Fully unshod for first time 13. SAPHIR DES ELFES - Absent for all of 2013 and Hasn't troubled the judge since returning to action 14. UNI DE TRAVOUILLE - Won at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle in October and subsequently third in a class D at Vincennes. Ninth of 18 at Saint-Brieuc latest Summary Four-time Vincennes winner (5) VERITABLE CRACK locks horns again with (9) VEZ DES VOIRONS in an interesting heat. The score is 2:1 in favour of the former who is taken to extend that lead here. (14) UNI DE TRAVOUILLE has the form in the book to play a role while (7) ULTIMO D'OUVILLE is interesting with

37 the shoes back off. Selections (5) VERITABLE CRACK - (9) VEZ DES VOIRONS - (14) UNI DE TRAVOUILLE - (7) ULTIMO D'OUVILLE

38 Race 4 1. DARK DREAM - Debut for colt by Que Je t'aime out of Miss Roberta 2. DIAMANT DU FOSSE - Debut for colt by Nijinski Blue out of Quenotte du Fosse 3. DEIMOS DU GOUTIER - Eighth of 15 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on only completed run from four appearances 4. DIADEME ATOUT - Showed some promise before being disqualified when sent off at 8.3/1 on debut in a class D at Vincennes 5. DOUX PRESAGE - Disqualified when fancied on debut in a class F at Cholet 6. DYNAMIQUE STYLE - Ninth of 12 at 12/1 on debut in a class F at Strasbourg 7. DOUX DOUX - Runner-up at Amiens on debut. 7/1 when seventh of 12 in a class F at Caen latest 8. DARLING ATOUT - Beat three of these when runner-up of 11 at Amiens on first appearance 9. DE LA MERITE - Placed in a class G on debut. Fourth last time out behind runner-up (8) Darling Atout on fifth outing 10. DUC DE BOISNEY - Placed on first outing. Back on the podium latest when third behind runner-up (8) Darling Atout at Amiens 11. DARIUS JIEL - Won at Montier-en-Der on debut last August. Seventh of 11 at Chartres after a seven-month break latest 12. DJEDJE NATHANPI - Runner-up on debut and fourth twice since most recently in a class D at Rouen-Mauquenchy in December. Unplaced at Vincennes latest Summary (4) DIADEME ATOUT was in contention for a place when breaking stride at Vincennes on debut and can make amends if keeping within the rules. (8) DARLING ATOUT beat three of these when runner-up at Amiens on March 22. (11) DARIUS JIEL is the only one with winning form while (1) DARK DREAM may be the best of the two newcomers. Selections (4) DIADEME ATOUT - (8) DARLING ATOUT - (11) DARIUS JIEL - (1) DARK DREAM

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40 Race 5 1. ARGENTINE FAC - Third in a ridden race in 2013 but disqualified on other three efforts under the saddle 2. A JET SPORT - Two or three decent efforts in this discipline but only placing came in ALADIN DE MESLAY - Runner-up over course and distance in October but disqualified twice since 4. AKABA GRAUX - Course and distance winner in September. Unplaced in harness latest in first appearance for five months 5. AS DE LAVAL - Won twice under the saddle last year. Not seen since August 6. BOSS DU COGLAIS - Placed in two of four ridden races. Third in harness latest 7. BOSSAM DES GLENAN - Victorious at Vincennes in a ridden race in Runner-up of 20 at Caen last time out 8. AGON D'AVIGNERE - Won twice in September but disqualified three times in a row afterwards 9. ANYWAY THOURJAN - Best of six efforts in this discipline when fifth of 13 at Strasbourg on September 3. Rider won this race last year 10. ARISTO DU PONT - Three ridden wins. Third at Le Croise-Laroche last time. Back shoes removed for first time since December 11. STANISLAUS ANS - Eight harness wins from 36 races. Not seen since December. First run for new trainer on ridden debut 12. SELVA JET - Nine wins in harness from 42 runs. Back shoes off first time for ridden debut 13. BORSALINO DE BETAN - Won under the saddle at Saint-Galmier in March Placed in four of last six ridden races 14. BALOU D'ALOUETTE - Won second ridden race when taking an 11-runner class E at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat in November. Unplaced in harness latest on first run for four months and back shoes only off first time here 15. BELLE DES FANES - Two ridden race victories. Eighth of 17 at Caen latest on second run back from two-month break 16. ALI THE KING - Has won five ridden races but has been disqualified on all of last six appearances Summary

41 (14) BALOU D'ALOUETTE finished last year in fine form with a couple of wins and several places. He should be able to pick up on that form after a prep in harness two weeks ago. (13) BORSALINO DE BETAN is consistent in this sphere and will have supporters. Vincennes-winner (7) BOSSAM DES GLENAN can't be ruled out after running well a Caen last time Selections (14) BALOU D'ALOUETTE - (13) BORSALINO DE BETAN - (7) BOSSAM DES GLENAN - (10) ARISTO DU PONT - (4) AKABA GRAUX

42 Race 6 1. COACH DE NOYELLES - Won debut but prone to disqualification since. Broke stride here latest when fancied on first run without shoes. Fully shod today 2. CHARLESTON PIYA - Victorious in a class G at Rouen-Mauquenchy latest on second run without shoes. Debut for new trainer 3. CRISTAL DE CAVERIE - Runner-up here in November. Fourth of 12 at Le Croise-Laroche on most recent completed outing 4. CLODIUS DE BOUTEAU - Placed three times last year. Down the field at Amiens last time 5. CLAUDIUS SERVINOIS - Best recent effort when runner-up of 16 at Le Croise-Laroche on February CAPTAIN BLEU - Won at Cordemais in January. Midfield at Le Croise- Laroche latest 7. CRACK DES AUTELS - Off the mark at Laon last May. No show in three runs this year 8. CICERON - Successful at La Capelle last April. Fifth of 14 at Amiens last time out 9. CASH DE CALENDES - Won twice last summer. Midfield latest on comeback from six months off 10. CHARLY MAZA - Victorious at Laon in October. Unplaced last time out on first run for 14 weeks 11. CONTINUOUS CHARM - On the podium four out of five races. Beaten favourite when third of 17 at Cholet last time 12. COPACHO DE MESLAY - Won at Ecommoy on second outing and runnerup there in September. Not seen since October 13. COQUIN STAR - Third at this track three times. Fourth of 16 at Le Croise- Laroche latest 14. CASH DE JOUDES - Victorious in a class G at La Capelle last time out. Back shoes off first time here Summary (2) CHARLESTON PIYA has already shown improvement running without shoes and should go close again. The main rival could be La Capelle-winner (14) CASH DE JOUDES dependent on how much extra he finds racing fully unshod for the first time. (11) CONTINUOUS CHARM has been pretty consistent and is another to consider.

43 Selections (2) CHARLESTON PIYA - (14) CASH DE JOUDES - (11) CONTINUOUS CHARM - (13) COQUIN STAR

44 Race 7 1. BLUE DAYA - Sole success came at Cabourg in Runner-up at Argentan in January but midfield or worse in three runs at Chateaubriant since 2. BORA DU FOSSE - No wins from 28 races. Disqualified in both runs this year 3. BOUCLETTE MIKA - Third at Le Croise-Laroche in October. To the rear on first run since on February BRYONE DU GOUTIER - On the podium six times but yet to win. Runner-up at 63/1 in a class D at Nancy last time out 5. BAMBINE - Still a maiden but runner-up four times at Amiens. Sixth of 15 at that track last time 6. BRISEIS - Only win came in Runner-up at Castelsarrasin in July not seen since September. First run for new trainer 7. BEA JOSSELYN - Won three times including two claimers in Not seen since August 8. BELLE DE JAUDRAIS - Two or three decent runs recently. Distant fifth of 15 at Amiens last time 9. BELLE MARGUERITE - Off the mark at 25th attempt at Argentan in January and two respectable efforts since 10. BEAUTIFUL LADY - Placed here twice in March Unplaced on return to action after four-month break latest. Back shoes off for the first time since September today 11. BELLA D'OCQUE - Broke maiden at Le Croise-Laroche in February th of 16 at Gournay-en-Bray last time out. Back shoes off for first time since last May 12. BLANCA DE VICTHI - Won a class F at Amiens last time out on first run for two months 13. BRIOCHE - Fourth here in October and generally better when going righthanded. Disqualified latest on comeback after three months off 14. BAHIA DE MORTREE - Won for third time when popping up at 39/1 at Le Croise-Laroche on March 7 and subsequently a decent second at Caen last time Summary (14) BAHIA DE MORTREE arrives on the back of two good runs and is a major contender for further honours here. (9) BELLE MARGUERITE is in the form of her life at present and is probably the main adversary for the selection. (12) BLANCA DE VICTHI scored on her first outing for two months and can also play

45 a part if reproducing that effort. Selections (14) BAHIA DE MORTREE - (9) BELLE MARGUERITE - (12) BLANCA DE VICTHI - (10) BEAUTIFUL LADY

46 Race 8 1. ALL ALONG - Placed here twice but no wins from 42 races. Fourth of 13 in a class F at La Capelle latest 2. VENUS DU CYD - No form since finishing third at Marseille-Borely in August 3. ARIANGA MAGIC - Won a class G at Rouen-Mauquenchy in January. Sixth in a similar event at Caen latest 4. ARIA DE MAI - Only win to date came in Unplaced latest fully shod on first run since November. All shoes off today 5. ALL STAR ROC - No form since February AUTHENTICA - Runner-up twice this month most recently in a 16-runner class G at Nancy 7. VICKY DE JOUDES - Lightly raced last year but produced a couple of decent efforts. Not seen since September. Fully unshod for second time 8. AKARLINA - Hasn't won since Third at Argentan in December but not much to write home about since 9. ARCHE DE MALBERAUX - Runner-up at Argentan in December. Out the back at Le Mont-Saint-Michel last time 10. VINIERE DE L'AUNAY - Won at Durtal in August and placed in October. Fifth on both runs back from a 10-week break 11. ANNEE JOYEUSE - Runner-up at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on March 13 and fifth at Amiens latest both with shoes. Runs fully unshod today for first time since July 12. ANNE DE BUSSET - Course and distance winner in Runner-up at La Capelle in July. Not seen since August 13. AIMA DE VILLENEUVE - Won at Caen in September. Fully unshod today for first time since November on third run since returning from a 14-week break 14. ALTESSE D'ARDENNES - On the podium six times last year. First run since December Summary Both (11) ANNEE JOYEUSE and (13) AIMA DE VILLENEUVE will be running without shoes for the first time in a while and are expected to be to the fore here with the selection getting the nod on the basis of having the best recent form with shoes. (7) VICKY DE JOUDES has some decent form in the book and could be involved if fit and raring to go on her return to the fray after six months off.