VINCENNES - 2nd December

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1 VINCENNES - 2nd December Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (304, 517, 516, 501, 710, 910) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (304, 517, 607, 710, 1001) Horse of the day : Evrik de Guez (710) Dark Horse : Bayahibe des Vents (211) Race 1 1. ETINCELLE DE ROCHA - Unremarkable type that has looked ordinary since her return to competition and can be passed over 2. ENVOLEE - Has ability but still very complicated. Has no references at this level and not a priority 3. EVER DREAM MUSIC - Solid dual-discipline filly that has never been tested at this level but has earned the right to compete here and could well pick up a cheque 4. EOLE CHRISTUBERT - Solid in the spring but a complete write-off since and has no realistic chance 5. ETOILE DE BRUYERE - Runner-up to (8) ELLADORA DE FORGAN in the

2 Gr.1 Prix du President during the summer. Recently finished a close second to (7) ETONNANT and can challenge for a spot in the frame 6. EXOTICA DE RETZ - Excellent campaigner that was unplaced in the Prix Olry Roederer - which was being used as a prep - but is barefoot on this occasion and can go close 7. ETONNANT - Hardy colt that prevailed in the race of reference and while unlikely to repeat can still play an important role 8. ELLADORA DE FORGAN - High-class filly that finished 5th in the Olry Roederer last month but does not incur the handicap here and should return to winning ways (8) ELLADORA DE FORGAN is a Gr.1-winning filly that has nothing left to prove. She takes on her rivals on level terms this time and should have this in the bag. (7) ETONNANT and (5) ETOILE DE BRUYERE produced a superb duel in the Gr.2 Prix Olry Roederer early last month - with the former prevailing by a halflength - but they can expect to have to make room for (6) EXOTICA DE RETZ who is barefoot this time around. Selections (8) ELLADORA DE FORGAN - (6) EXOTICA DE RETZ - (7) ETONNANT - (5) ETOILE DE BRUYERE

3 Race 2 1. CARLITA DU KLAU - Blows hot and cold. Trotted second to (4) AS YOU LIKE at Nantes but unable to confirm next time and no more than a minor place chance 2. BLUE EYES VIKLAND - Handy sort with good amateur references. Has no love for the venue though and in this company will need to be at his best 3. CORAIL DE BELLANDE - Erratic type that has never made his mark here and latest form does little to inspire confidence 4. AS YOU LIKE - Consistent sort that won at Nantes before trotting second to (5) ART DU DONJON. Goes barefoot this time and can exact revenge 5. ART DU DONJON - Consistently in the thick of things when applied. Is confirmed here and a repeat of his Mauquenchy effort would see him go close 6. COSMOS DE QUERAY - No slouch when focused but considerably more productive in the other discipline and can be ruled out 7. VINCENZO AUGENAIES - Won six of his last eleven races. Third to (5) ART DU DONJON at Mauquenchy but is barefoot this time and will not be far off the mark 8. VASCO DEJY - Has references in the amateur division but is never easy to trust and appears to have too much to do 9. VICK DE LA NADE - Gave a good account here two weeks ago but failed to repeat next time and can be passed over 10. BRISE DU BUISSON - Hardy sort that always gives his best. Fourth to (4) AS YOU LIKE from the third line but is 25m better off here and can turn the tables 11. BAYAHIBE DES VENTS - Dynamic before the summer break and has picked up where she left off. Prepped shod at Mauquenchy but is barefoot this time and will not have to endure the 50m handicap. Possible spoiler 12. VIVAL THIERIC - Is confirmed at this level but tends to show more in the other code and not an obvious choice 13. CRUSOE D'ANAMA - Serious trotter that has not stepped a foot out of line since early July. Takes a big dip in class and even from the second line can impose (13) CRUSOE D'ANAMA has been at the top of his game in the professional ranks for the past four months and drops sufficiently in category to be considered the leading contender here. A good fourth at Nantes last month when giving away 50m (10) BRISE DU BUISSON is 25m better off this time and with hind shoes off

4 for the occasion looks dangerous. (4) AS YOU LIKE had his measure that day and even going barefoot this time still looks second best. (5) ART DU DONJON headed the latter at Mauquenchy recently and will also have his chances. Selections (13) CRUSOE D'ANAMA - (10) BRISE DU BUISSON - (4) AS YOU LIKE - (5) ART DU DONJON

5 Race 3 1. FLASH DE VOUEDE - Winner of four from six to date. Was by no means disgraced in a Mauquenchy Class A last time but still has a bit more to find 2. FREE RIDER - Tough colt that left regrets behind (4) FEYDEAU SEVEN at Laval a fortnight ago but with stride in check can get in on the action 3. FAST DOMINO - Occasionally indisciplined but otherwise a quality individual. Won a Borely Class A in good order last time and with Lebourgeois in charge on this occasion will be afforded every chance 4. FEYDEAU SEVEN - Classy colt that keeps getting better. Debuts at Vincennes but has every chance of making it six for six 5. FREE MAN - Hardy sort that never disappoints when focused. Proved himself on the main track last time out and from the front line can make a big splash 6. FAVORITE FLIGNY - Decent type that won a fillies-only event here in style two weeks ago but incurs the penalty this time and a minor place chance at best 7. FRISBEE D'AM - Has been acquitting himself particularly well of late but has no love for Vincennes and the extra 25m will only compound matters 8. FAKIR DU LORAULT - Proved himself more than once at Gr.2 level last season. Most recently flew up at Graignes and despite the handicap still looks a serious proposition Winner of all five starts to date - most recently in superior fashion at Laval - (4) FEYDEAU SEVEN takes a further step up in class and looks eminently capable of maintaining his unbeaten status. Bazire can nevertheless expect to encounter resistance from the tough and in-form (5) FREE MAN who looks particularly competitive on the first row. The well-regarded (8) FAKIR DU LORAULT was eyecatching in a Graignes Class A last weekend and even though on the second row again will still have his chances. (3) FAST DOMINO gets a Lebourgeois drive for his first appearance in the capital and does not make the long trip north for reasons of tourism. Selections (4) FEYDEAU SEVEN - (5) FREE MAN - (8) FAKIR DU LORAULT - (3) FAST DOMINO

6 Race 4 1. DRYADE DE CHENU - Delicate mare that showed marked improvement at Nantes three weeks ago but in this class of race has no realistic chance 2. DARSHAN - Quality individual that gave an excellent account behind (3) DOUX PARFUM before being sent for a spell. Pleased on re-entry despite the sanction and must be respected 3. DOUX PARFUM - Hardy trotter that won his only start at the venue. In fine form - and first time unshod all four - and if applied can make this his own 4. DIABLO D'HERFRAIE - Already a winner over course and distance. Seldom lets the side down when unshod and after prepping well at Graignes looks competitive for a place 5. DIEGO DU HOULET - Serious sort that has climbed the class ladder in good order. Made a fine Vincennes debut two weeks ago but at this level will have his work cut out 6. DIAMANT DU LUPIN - Remarkably consistent trotter that has never finished out of the first three. Came a place behind (7) DIANE DE JANZE last time but is barefoot on this occasion and can go close 7. DIANE DE JANZE - Blows hot and cold but reassured in a Laval Class A a fortnight back and in similar form can get a look in 8. DEFI DE NAY - Just once out of the picture in his last six. Valiant second over shorter here recently and although in better company should still give an honourable account 9. DEGANAWIDAH - Has been very hard to fault since mid-september but in good company here and no more than a minor place chance 10. DORUS WELL - Undeniably capable but has not enjoyed the most productive of runs this season and can be ruled out 11. DARLINGTON PARK - Quality trotter that endured some poor luck here last Wednesday but form is not in doubt and despite the handicap can pick up a cheque 12. DREAM DE LASSERIE - Enjoying something of a renaissance since switching stables. Yet to make his mark at Vincennes - and incurs the penalty - but in current form can play a leading role (3) DOUX PARFUM can occasionally display a lack of discipline but he is dynamic over these trips and with four shoes off for the first time can have his way. Raffin will however want to keep a watchful eye on the ultra-consistent (6) DIAMANT DU LUPIN who makes his first appearance in the capital. (12) DREAM

7 DE LASSERIE is 25m worse off but he has won eight of his last nine since moving to the Derieux stable and once again looks a serious player. Very hard to fault when unshod (4) DIABLO D'HERFRAIE can also get in on the action. Selections (3) DOUX PARFUM - (6) DIAMANT DU LUPIN - (12) DREAM DE LASSERIE - (4) DIABLO D'HERFRAIE

8 Race 5 1. COLONEL - Bazire's third representative here. Finished fourth to (17) CLEANGAME at Nantes before successfully prepping at Parilly and will have his supporters 2. BARAKA DE BELLOU - Moderate mare that has nothing to offer in this class of race and not a realistic proposition 3. UTILE LEBEL - Seldom wins these days but always gives his best. At this level though has no realistic chance 4. COPERNIC DE PLAY - Very useful trotter for the most part. Could finish no closer than 5th behind (6) CICERO NOA recently and must find more 5. BONNE COPINE - Can prove a handful but runner-up in last two editions. Is better on the inner course but will nonetheless generate interest 6. CICERO NOA - Seldom disappoints in these events. Trotted second in a Class A over track and trip late last month and from the front line can get in on the action 7. BEST DU HAUTY - Has begun to show improvement following a modest summer but is unlikely to influence the result this time 8. DISCOURS JOYEUX - Has made very little impact on the track for some time and will need to show a different side to himself 9. VOELAND - Not always the most reliable but gave a respectable account in a Mons Gr.2 late October and should not be entirely written off 10. AUFOR DE MIRE - Returned to form with a decent fourth at Mauquenchy 11 days ago and in similar shape could pleasantly surprise 11. VIKING FROMENTRO - Got back in the game last month following a pair of blips. In a tougher bunch here but likes these conditions and can figure prominently 12. BALFOUR - Quality Swedish sort that has thrived since coming to France. Good runner-up to (14) CEYLAN DAIRPET at Mauquenchy and should be taken seriously 13. BALANDO - The only horse to have beaten (17) CLEANGAME this season. Breaks on the second line this time though and latest efforts do little to inspire confidence 14. CEYLAN DAIRPET - Has been on a fine run for the past five months. Has already three GNT wins to his name and is not incapable of adding another 15. BLUES DES LANDIERS - Useful on a good day but out of the picture in last three and even with shoes off will have his work cut out 16. BLE DU GERS - High-class operator with a realistic chance of challenging

9 stablemate (17) CLEANGAME. Has nothing to prove under these conditions and will garner significant support 17. CLEANGAME - Boasts a remarkable record in the GNT and has been bested just once in last eleven. The logical choice 18. VENOSC DE MINEL - Hardy sort with good references over course and distance. Deserves to take his chances here and if in form can make the first five Jean-Michel Bazire looks to have the key to this race with (17) CLEANGAME who has an almost unblemished record in the GNT this year but he will also be represented by (16) BLE DU GERS who has been superb since returning to competition following the spring break. (14) CEYLAN DAIRPET has swept almost all before him since the summer and is a legitimate threat. The talented (11) VIKING FROMENTRO was somewhat unlucky here last time but returns to a distance he appreciates and the head-start will stand him in good stead. (18) VENOSC DE MINEL is never one to underestimate when focused and must be taken seriously. Selections (17) CLEANGAME - (16) BLE DU GERS - (14) CEYLAN DAIRPET - (11) VIKING FROMENTRO - (18) VENOSC DE MINEL - (6) CICERO NOA - (5) BONNE COPINE - (1) COLONEL

10 Race 6 1. VLOUM DE BOIS - On a superb run late summer but has since lost his way and in present form is hard to make a case 2. BON GRAIN TIVOLI - Somewhat erratic but pleased in two of last three and if applied could just get a look in 3. VIRUS - Has failed to finish in the first three in last seven races and over the outer course will have no chance 4. BIJOU DE CARSI - Highly impressive over the summer but failed to fire in last two. Is reunited with Lebourgeois and merits a second look 5. PANORAMIC - Returned to his best level last month. Comes here on the back of a solid provincial win and should be good enough to pick up a cheque 6. SURICATO JET - Quality trotter but went into his spell under a cloud. Unraced since mid-september and can be passed over 7. VISITOR - Delicate but form is not in doubt. Is barefoot for the occasion and with application can go far 8. CRONOS D'HAMELINE - A total write-off since winning a brace during the spring and has no chance 9. OCHONGO FACE - Unremarkable individual that has not made the frame once this year and is not about to buck the trend 10. CASTING DE CHENU - Showed decent form over the summer but below-par since the break and will not be worrying the opposition 11. CRISTAL DU LUPIN - Remarkably consistent type that has not finished out of the first two in last five. Likes the long course and can impose 12. BLACK JACK FROM - Dependability not his strong suit but has ample ability at this level and can make a big splash if he can reproduce his penultimate performance 13. VOILA ECUS - Unexceptional sort that has done little of note for some time and will have few takers 14. ANGEL D'OR - Respectable type with two races in him since the spell. Reassured at Laval two weeks ago but faces a much stiffer test this time 15. COLORADO BLUE - Hardy sort with references at a superior level. Has pleased for the most part this season but no more than a minor place chance 16. CEASAR SISU - Decent sort making his first appearance since winning at Laval over two months ago but is barefoot and should not be ruled out 17. COKTAIL FORTUNA - Classy Swedish raider that has been very hard to fault. Bergh could not have asked for a better entry and can well win first time on

11 French soil Winner of five of his last six races at home in Sweden (17) COKTAIL FORTUNA finds himself with an excellent entry on his French debut and could well bring home the bacon. He will however be directly opposed by in-form local boy (11) CRISTAL DU LUPIN who has just once failed to fire on the main track. (12) BLACK JACK FROM may not be everyone's cup of tea but he is barefoot with Eric Raffin at the helm and if focused can make the frame. If (7) VISITOR can keep his action together he should not be far off the mark. Recent Mauquenchy winner (5) PANORAMIC is another for the shortlist. Selections (17) COKTAIL FORTUNA - (11) CRISTAL DU LUPIN - (12) BLACK JACK FROM - (7) VISITOR - (5) PANORAMIC

12 Race 7 1. ECLAT DU BUISSON - Erratic colt that has struggled with form lately but has obvious talent. First time barefoot with Raffin in charge though and can make amends 2. ECHO DE CHANLECY - Mixes the good with the less good but headed (12) ELIXIR D'ANAMA in a Nantes Class A last time and must be afforded respect 3. EROS IN LOVE - Very hard to knock all season. Debuts in Paris but given his ability should be able to put on a good show 4. ENAMOURA LOULOU - Good class of filly that has previously won on the long course. Sanctioned in last two but with application can go far 5. ETIOUNI - Moderate type that has better credentials in the claiming division and can be ruled out 6. ELIXIR DU BOCAGE - Fourth in the Graignes race of reference and is clearly in form. Reunited with Nivard here and looks a player 7. EDEN DE BANVILLE - Consistent for the most part and confirmed on the main track. Good third to (8) EASY MAZA at Graignes and with hind shoes off this time will be significantly more competitive 8. EASY MAZA - Hardy colt that comes here on the back of a good Class A Graignes success but stays shod this time and others preferred 9. ECLAIR DU MIREL - Rarely gets his nose in front but regular for the most part. Flopped on lone start over the distance here and will not be helped by the extra 25m 10. EVRIK DE GUEZ - Winner of nine of the eleven races he has finished. Flew up at Laval two weeks ago and even with the handicap can repeat 11. EPIC JULRY - Capable on a good day. Going well when sanctioned here recently and should not be underestimated 12. ELIXIR D'ANAMA - Seldom wins but always gives his best. Is confirmed under these conditions and should be able to trot into the money (10) EVRIK DE GUEZ has looked a class element since his first steps on the track. He can occasionally display a lack of discipline but was superb at Laval last time and in similar form can trot off with the silverware. Following a pair of reentry blips (7) EDEN DE BANVILLE showed his true colours behind (8) EASY MAZA at Graignes and with hind shoes off this time may be the principal threat to the selection. Dynamic when applied and barefoot (4) ENAMOURA LOULOU has won her only start on the main track here and if focused can again figure prominently. (3) EROS IN LOVE is highly consistent and debuts at Vincennes

13 with justified ambition. Selections (10) EVRIK DE GUEZ - (7) EDEN DE BANVILLE - (4) ENAMOURA LOULOU - (3) EROS IN LOVE

14 Race 8 1. DEESSE DE L'OISON - Speedy mare that should be at peak fitness by now. Has references at this level and with shoes off for the occasion can impose 2. DASTAVIA DE GUEZ - Winner of her last three when barefoot. Beat her personal best over longer mid-november and although stepping up in class is sufficiently well positioned to give this a good go 3. DAISY TEAM - Has placed just once in last seven starts. Thrashed last time on the main track but has a good spot behind the car and can get a look in 4. DALABAMA - Not the most reliable horse but is not short of talent. Gave an excellent account here 12 days ago and is well placed to make a big impact 5. DAME DU RIL - Pleased more than once during the summer but has since lost her way and will struggle to leave her mark 6. DIVA BEAUREGARD - Has placed just once in 15 starts this year and has no realistic chance 7. DATCHA - Moderate type that has yet to get into her stride this term and must show improvement 8. DIANE D'HOULBEC - Blows hot and cold but gave a fine account behind (4) DALABAMA recently and over this distance looks competitive 9. DASCALIA - Surprisingly lacklustre in the race of reference but benefits from a good entry and will have her chances if she can reproduce her penultimate effort 10. DYNASTIE GRAMMONT - Erratic but won with authority over course and distance late October. Failed to confirm next time and with shoes here on will have her work cut out 11. DAME DU CHENE - Winner of two of her last four. Was not disgraced on the main track ten days ago and will have her supporters 12. DIVINE D'ECROVILLE - Useful dual-discipline mare but has never placed under harness at Vincennes and can be ruled out 13. DRASTERIA - Went close in two of her last three over this trip. In superior company this time though and others preferred 14. DOWNING STREET - Very hard to knock this year. Encouraged on re-entry at Toulouse and with shoes off this time can defy the draw and finish in the mix With three fresheners in her since the break (1) DEESSE DE L'OISON has the inside line here. She goes barefoot for the occasion and given her speed may well have the measure of the ideally placed (4) DALABAMA who reassured

15 connections with a good performance over longer here recently. (8) DIANE D'HOULBEC put in a fine finish that day to trot fourth and can make the frame this time. (9) DASCALIA has not been blessed with the draw either but can still play a role. Selections (1) DEESSE DE L'OISON - (4) DALABAMA - (8) DIANE D'HOULBEC - (9) DASCALIA

16 Race 9 1. ADORABLE FOUTEAU - Twice showed his good side last month and is confirmed on the inner track but still not an obvious choice 2. BALZAC DU CHATELET - Talented type with reliability issues but won comfortably over course and distance two weeks ago. Steps up in category but with Lebourgeois on board this time can make a big impact 3. BELLE LOUISE MABON - Good class of mare making her first harness start of the winter. Hind shoes off and with Raffin in charge should not be too far off the mark 4. BRISBANE DU BOURG - Seen more under harness these days but has a remarkable record in the specialty and must not be overlooked 5. ANGE KARLANN - Moderate sort that showed improvement at Argentan last time but at this level will have too much to do 6. AIMEE DE PERVENCHE - Distant third to (14) CARLA DU CHATELET here early November but in this company is unlikely to repeat 7. BLOOMER - Back at the top of her game before being sent for a spell. Comes here fresh and can get straight back down to business 8. COFFEE D'OSTAL - Has ample ability but has just one race under his belt since the break. Boasts a good record over course and distance but still not an obvious choice 9. ART D'ERABLE - Consistently gives a good account when unshod. Close third over shorter here last month but no more than a minor place chance this time 10. CHALIMAR DE GUEZ - Delicate but has form at a superior level. Acquitted himself well in good company last time and looks competitive for a place 11. BARON DU BOURG - Unseen under the saddle for some time but has decent references. In present form though will not be easy to back 12. BIJOU D'AUVILLIER - Capable trotter but not always the most productive. Sanctioned in last two but has a good apprentice on board and will have his supporters 13. BARAKA DE LOU - Seldom disappoints when barefoot. Beaten runner-up to (14) CARLA DU CHATELET here last time but can again make the first three 14. CARLA DU CHATELET - Classy mare that won with authority over shorter here early November. Has yet to make her mark over 2850m but still looks the horse to beat

17 With just one blip on her formsheet over the past three months is is hard to see (14) CARLA DU CHATELET failing to repeat her recent impressive Vincennes success. (13) BARAKA DE LOU finished a valiant but well-beaten second that day and can again make the frame but will first have to see off L-C Abrivard's (7) BLOOMER who has won three of his last four. Although not as sharp as he was last winter (10) CHALIMAR DE GUEZ gave a very good account in a tough Class B here ten days ago and must be afforded significant respect. Selections (14) CARLA DU CHATELET - (7) BLOOMER - (13) BARAKA DE LOU - (10) CHALIMAR DE GUEZ

18 Race ELITE SAN LEANDRO - Reliability not her strong suit but left a very good impression over shorter here recently when reined by Bazire for the first time. Place chance 2. EASY STARDUST - Showed promise this time last year but a shadow of herself since and can be disregarded 3. ELITE DE HOERDT - Handy type that opened her annual account mid- November when barefoot for the first time. Same formula here and should not be discounted 4. EXTASE DU BOUFFEY - Erratic sort that beat her personal best behind (14) ETINCELLE MYSTIC two weeks ago but still has a lot more to find 5. ECLIPSE DU NOYER - Pleased more than once early autumn but disappointing in last two. Dislikes Vincennes and can be ruled out 6. ESPERANCE GIRL - Prone to stride issues but not devoid of ability. Fifth in a similar event last time but cannot expect to go closer 7. EBENE DU LOGIS - Unremarkable filly that has shown better aptitude for the other code and has no chance 8. EMMY JOYEUSE - Moderate type with better harness credentials in the claiming division and can be passed over 9. ETOILE DU PERCHE - A tricky sort but showed her form behind (14) ETINCELLE MYSTIC recently and on good behaviour could well repeat 10. ETINCELLE DU PARC - A model of consistency in recent weeks. Unlikely to make the frame but can still finish in the mix 11. ESTIMA BELLA - Quality individual with an enviable strike rate. Won with ease at Maure mid-november and with hind shoes off again will have a good hand to play 12. EXPRESS MOON - On a good run at present but considerably better going right-handed and others preferred this time 13. EXALTATION CITRON - Useful sort that has pleased in two of last three. Debuts on the inner track but with Nivard in the wagon will be given every chance 14. ETINCELLE MYSTIC - Back at the top of her game following a barren streak. Went close in her last two here and could open her winter account 15. ELODIE LET'S GO - Delicate sort but seldom fails to fire when applied. Left regrets here three weeks ago but can win this if focused 16. EVE DE GUERON - Decent filly that has won her last two - latterly over course and distance. Steps up in class and with just front shoes off this time looks no more than a minor place chance

19 Regularly a question of all-or-nothing (15) ELODIE LET'S GO showed her form last time despite the sanction and can win this if she gets off on the right foot. Failing that the baton can pass to the reinvigorated (14) ETINCELLE MYSTIC who has twice been impressive over course and distance recently. (1) ELITE SAN LEANDRO showed a different side to herself when reined by Bazire here recently and the driver has kept faith. (11) ESTIMA BELLA boasts a fine strike rate and reassured at Maure last time. She goes unshod behind again and will have her chances. Sanctioned almost as often as not (9) ETOILE DU PERCHE nonetheless has ample ability and will bid to reproduce her recent course and distance third. Selections (15) ELODIE LET'S GO - (14) ETINCELLE MYSTIC - (1) ELITE SAN LEANDRO - (11) ESTIMA BELLA - (9) ETOILE DU PERCHE

20 SALON-DE-PROVENCE - 2nd December Trainer of the day : Jérôme Reynier (208, 504, 609, 704, 802) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (105, 203, 311, 406, 501, 602, 702, 803) Horse of the day : Dictée (105) Dark Horse : Petite Milanaise (410) Race 1 1. ESSON - Runner up behind Rosehill on her debut in a newcomers race at Bordeaux last month. Consider 2. SAINTE ROQUEPINE - Last of six behind Real Master on her debut in a maiden race at Nimes last month. Others preferred 3. LA GIRL - Fourth of ten behind Alboraya on her debut in a maiden at Marseille Borely in October. Place claims 4. REVE POUR NOUS - Eight of eleven behind Terra Dina on her debut in a newcomers race at Fontainebleau last month 5. DICTEE - Runner up behind Similaire on her debut in a maiden at Marseille Vivaux last month. Short list 6. PEINTURE DILLO - Well beaten last of eleven behind Akela on her debut in a newcomers race at Fontainebleau last month 7. NINETY YEARS - Good runner up behind Tamniah in a maiden on the turf at Deauville last time out. Respected 8. AVENUE KENNEDY - By Air Chief Marshal and is a half sister to Candide who was a Group Three winner at Saint-Cloud 9. ZERATI - By Henrythenavigator and is the fourth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners (5) DICTEE showed plenty of ability when runner up behind her stable companion Similaire on her debut in a maiden race at Marseille Vivaux last month. She can go one better today. (1) ESSON also made a promising debut when runner up behind Rosehill on her debut in a newcomers race at Bordeaux last month and must be respected. (7) NINETY YEARS and (3) LA GIRL can make the frame.

21 Selections (5) DICTEE - (1) ESSON - (7) NINETY YEARS - (3) LA GIRL

22 Race 2 1. EL VISO - Seventh of twelve behind Soft Light on his debut in a newcomers race at Bordeaux last month. Can improve 2. LE MOQUEUR - Last of six behind Skazino on his debut in a newcomers race at Marseille Vivaux last month. Needs to improve 3. ROBINWOOD - In the frame in three claimers and ran well in a handicap at Marseille Vivaux last month. Not ruled out 4. GROUP DEUX CREUX - Creditable fourth of six behind Skazino on his debut in a newcomers race at Marseille Vivaux last month 5. VAN HALO - Creditable effort when fifth behind Capitole on his debut in a newcomers race at Marseille Borely in October 6. NIPALA - Fifth of twelve behind Soft Light on his debut in a newcomers race at Bordeaux last month 7. CARTER AND GO - Down the field in debut race on fibresand at Marseille and again at Lyon Parilly last month 8. HARDONSEILLE - A close second behind Skazino on his debut in a newcomers race at Marseille Vivaux last month. Short list 9. HAKKASAN - By Spirit One and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner 10. SLIVIO - By Slickly and will be the first foal to run out of a dam that was unraced 11. WISHCAPE - By Confuchias and will be the first foal to run out of a dam that was a maiden after twenty nine starts (8) HARDONSEILLE made a promising debut when a close second behind Skazino on his debut in a newcomers race at Marseille Vivaux last month. He can improve from that and gets the vote ahead of the experienced (3) ROBINWOOD who has been placed in three claimers and ran well in a handicap at Marseille Vivaux last month. (4) GROUP DEUX CREUX and (1) EL VISO can fill the minor placings. Selections (8) HARDONSEILLE - (3) ROBINWOOD - (4) GROUP DEUX CREUX - (1) EL VISO

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24 Race 3 1. MYFRIENDRICH - Broke his maiden tag at Marseille Borely in June and won again there last month 2. AIRFIELD BEAUTY - Has been in very good form in Germany and France this year and does have a winning chance 3. REDLAKE - Two wins and a third from his last six runs. Might find a few too good here today 4. ZINZICHERA - Has won three handicaps this season but was well beaten at Lyon Parilly last time out 5. LOOPER - Four time winner from twenty three career runs including a handicap at Strasbourg in September. Can be in the mix 6. SHOW THE WAY - Won two of his last five starts but may have got caught by handicapper at present 7. LA PISCINE - Much improved this year and did win conditions races at Nimes and Lyon La Soie in September 8. ESTHETIQUE - Third podium in a row when third at Lyon-Parilly on September 27th and a fair run at Lyon La Soie last month 9. GRAND GALA - A five time winner fromsixty career starts. Handicap mark seems a bit on the high side presently 10. SWISS MAN - Modest recent form but is capable of better and could finish in the money once again 11. SALUT LIONEL - Won handicaps at Marseille Borely and Toulouse last month. Has been raised 6 Kg as a result 12. ALCYONE - Won a Class G handicap at Hyeres in early September and has been running well since then 13. ARISTOTE - Creditable third behind Martalouna in a Class E handicap at ParisLongchamp last time out in June (2) AIRFIELD BEAUTY as been in very good form in Germany, Belgium and France this year winning six of her nine starts including his last three. He is still reasonably well handicapped and gets the vote ahead of (1) MYFRIENDRICH who was a winner at Marseille Borely last month. (11) SALUT LIONEL and (5) LOOPER are two more to consider. Selections

25 (2) AIRFIELD BEAUTY - (1) MYFRIENDRICH - (11) SALUT LIONEL - (5) LOOPER

26 Race 4 1. STAR WHITE - Conditions winner at Carcassonne in May and won a handicap at Cavaillon in October. Place claims 2. CIELO RASO - Nine time winner from eight career runs. Might need some more help from the handicapper 3. OUTBACK RACER - Three time winner from thirty eight starts including a handicap over course and distance here in December KEPH DE LA MANCHA - Won a handicap at Toulouse in March and has been sliding back down the ratings ever since 5. CRYSTAL TANGO - Has been in poor form in Italy so far this year and will need to improve to feature today 6. SLAMANSKY - Fair form this year including runner up behind Royal Calas in a handicap at Marseille Vivaux last month. Can be in the mix 7. FORTUNE DE FLANDRE - Has generally been in good heart all season. Runner up in three of her last four. Not ruled out 8. VOISIN - Only modest form so far this year and likely to find a few too good again today 9. SUHALI - Won a handicap at Maisons-Laffitte in June but has struggled in her last three. Hard to recommend 10. PETITE MILANAISE - Placed in handicaps at Marseille Borely and Cavaillon in her last two starts. Well handicapped 11. MISS RAFAEL - Not sighted in three starts since returning from the Summer break and is up against it here 12. ERNIE - One win from fifty four career races and disappointing at Marseille Vivaux last time out Although still a maiden after fifteen career runs (10) PETITE MILANAISE has been placed in handicaps at Marseille Borely and Cavaillon in her last two starts. She is on a fair mark and can get the better of (7) FORTUNE DE FLANDRE who was runner up in three of her last four races and must be respected again today. (6) SLAMANSKY and (3) OUTBACK RACER can make the frame. Selections (10) PETITE MILANAISE - (7) FORTUNE DE FLANDRE - (6) SLAMANSKY -

27 (3) OUTBACK RACER

28 Race 5 1. DIAMOND VENDOME - Won a claimer at Compiegne in October and another one at Lyon La Soie last month. Leading contender 2. ART OF FUSION - Won a handicap at Lyon Parilly early this month. Well beaten at Saint-Cloud since but is respected here 3. ULTRA PETITA - Very consistent colt at lower grade. Struggled in a Class 1 last time out but can get a look in 4. PRO AM - Poor run a handicap at Saint-Cloud last time out in May but could run in to a place today 5. KENOHOPE - Has some good form in claimers and handicaps this year but is up against it here today 6. SPIRIT LOUVE - One win from seventeen career starts which came in a maiden at Marseille Vivaux in June of CONSET BAY - Broke duck in a claimer at Vittel in August - and doubled score at Lyon-La Soie in October. More needed here 8. DANCING QUEEN - Has shown promise at times this year but will need to improve from last time out run at Saint-Cloud (1) DIAMOND VENDOME won a claimer at Compiegne in October and another one at Lyon La Soie last month. This is a below average Class 2 race and he can make it three wins in a row today. (3) ULTRA PETITA has been a very consistent colt at a lower grade and cannot be discounted. (2) ART OF FUSION and (4) PRO AM can fill the minor placings. Selections (1) DIAMOND VENDOME - (3) ULTRA PETITA - (2) ART OF FUSION - (4) PRO AM

29 Race 6 1. LE REBEL - Four wins from thirty and will have a chance if on a going day but that is the question 2. BRAVE IMPACT - Four wins from twenty seven and in grand form for a tilt at this today 3. VUE DU CIEL - Both wins from thirty five came in a row earlier this summer but needs that form here 4. BLUES MUSIC - Triple winner from twenty eight runs but is out of real good form and not preferred 5. EZPELETAKO - Ten time winner from seventy seven. In grand order coming into this and must be in shake up 6. DEVIL'S BRIDGE - Just the one win from twenty runs so will need to find a little here on form 7. ASTERION - Four time winner from forty two and came fourth in last couple of efforts 8. POWER BECQUA - Four time winner from twenty one and was going for a hat trick when well beaten last time 9. SHERMAN OAKS - Grand strike rate with thirteen wins from fifty five. Must be one of the favourites here 10. IMAGINATION DOREE - One win from eighteen. Not in any type of form and cannot be fancied here either 11. DAISY BERE - Triple winner from twenty seven runs. Seems to have it all to do on recent numbers It is very difficult to oppose the multiple winner (9) SHERMAN OAKS who bids for win number twelve. The selection was a little below par last time out but can hopefully bounce back here. (5) EZPELETAKO will probably come out best of the rest with (2) BRAVE IMPACT and (8) POWER BECQUA to follow home the top two. Selections (9) SHERMAN OAKS - (5) EZPELETAKO - (2) BRAVE IMPACT - (8) POWER BECQUA

30 Race 7 1. JUST A FORMALITY - Four wins from forty one and in excellent placed form right now so must be looked at 2. CALVIN - Half a dozen wins from twenty two. Talented individual and must be on shortlist 3. SKATERS WALTZ - Fifteen time winner from fifty four and currently in flying form looking for hat trick 4. BLUE HILLS - Five time winner from thirty seven but blew out on latest couple and has work to do 5. IMPRIMEUR - Won two in a row during September but then not so hot last twice. Needs a bounce back 6. LA CELERINA - Triple winner from thirty one runs. Should be best left alone today for sure 7. DISTANT DAY - Four time winner from thirty seven but cannot be fancied for this event (2) CALVIN is a pretty talented individual and is currently riding the crest of a wave having won his last two in a row at Chateaubriant and Marseille-Borely and looks booked to bag the hat trick under the champion jockey Christophe Soumillon. (1) JUST A FORMALITY should bring up the forecast. (4) BLUE HILLS and (3) SKATERS WALTZ can take the minor honours. Selections (2) CALVIN - (1) JUST A FORMALITY - (4) BLUE HILLS - (3) SKATERS WALTZ

31 Race 8 1. ENJEU - Won last two small events and obviously in flying form looking for the hat trick 2. GIGRETTE - Four wins from twenty one including two of last three and last time at Cavaillon. Big shout 3. BELGIAN GENTLEMAN - Seven wins from thirty one. Runner up in latest two attempts and can be shortlisted 4. KENARTIC - Two time winner from twenty two and runner up in last two tries so will be looking for similar 5. GREATOLO - Five time winner from sixty four. Third at Nimes last time out but more is required 6. SAO PAOLO MENINA - Four time winner from twenty five including last time out at Toulouse so noted 7. BLACK NIGHT - Five time winner from thirty six. Fourth at Marseille-Borely last time but work to be done 8. PHILOMENA - Triple winner from twenty one and did score two starts back but poor last time 9. GLORIEUX - One win from five and last ran in Hong Kong. Best watched here for sure This final race of the day has several in form rivals. (2) GIGRETTE looks very well in having won with ease from (3) BELGIAN GENTLEMAN at Cavaillon last month and can confirm the form with that one. (1) ENJEU is going for the hat trick and looks sure to be thereabouts along with (8) PHILOMENA who also deserves respect. Selections (2) GIGRETTE - (3) BELGIAN GENTLEMAN - (1) ENJEU - (8) PHILOMENA

32 BEAUMONT-DE-LOMAGNE - 2nd December Trainer of the day : Yvan Lacombe (214, 311, 308) Driver of the day : Frédéric Clozier (215, 413, 809) Horse of the day : Djackpot de Vivoin (919) Dark Horse : Feu Follet du Cébé (214) Race 1 1. GIGI D'ALESA - Last of seven finishers - and beaten by three of these - at Auch on debut 2. GOURGON D'ARGENT - Best of three moderate efforts to date when sixth of 10 at Marseille-Borely on November 3 3. GWENDOLO BELLO - Accounted for three of these when third of 10 at Auch on debut on November GRETA DE BONATE - Fifth of 10 at Auch on debut beaten by (3) GWENDOLO BELLO and (5) GAMIN DU PLANTIS 5. GAMIN DU PLANTIS - Fifth of 10 - behind fourth-placed (3) GWENDOLO BELLO - at Auch on November GOLDIE DES PLANS - Well beaten in both runs to date - most recently when sixth of seven finishers at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat on November 4 7. GALLIANO BELLO - Disqualified in five out of eight races. Fourth of nine at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat last time out. First run for new trainer 8. GOLD METISSE - Broke stride and sanctioned on first appearance at Agen-Le Passage seven days ago 9. GRIZOU DE NAIADE - Debut for colt by First de Retz out of Tekenn de Naiade. Qualified at this track 10. GIESOLO DU BOIS - Debut for colt by Biesolo out of Querane de la Baie. Qualified at Caen 11. GALACTIQUE BOND - First appearance for filly by Bold Eagle out of Quiza. Qualified at Laval 12. GERIBIA DU PARC - Debut for filly by Mon Premier Cehere out of Useria du Parc. Qualified at Agen-la Garenne 13. GRANITE - First appearance for colt by Sereno out of Periclite. Qualified at Bordeaux 14. GRIDY CADURCIEN - Debut for colt by Torino Pierji out of Royale

33 Cadurcienne. Caught the eye when qualifying at this track 15. GENTIANE DAIRPET - Tailed-off last of the 13 that completed at Chateaubriant on November GOODMORNING CHARLY - Debut for colt by Real de Lou out of Soria Charly. Qualified at Bordeaux The two-year-olds get the programme underway. Christophe Feyte's (3) GWENDOLO BELLO is the selection after beating three of these when finishing third on debut at Auch on November 11. (5) GAMIN DU PLANTIS - who was fourth that day - should be in the mix again. Newcomer (14) GRIDY CADURCIEN caught the eye in qualification at this track and may be capable of splitting the pair. Selections (3) GWENDOLO BELLO - (14) GRIDY CADURCIEN - (5) GAMIN DU PLANTIS - (7) GALLIANO BELLO - (8) GOLD METISSE

34 Race 2 1. FIESTA JET - Lost maiden tag at Toulouse in October. Fifth of 14 - behind fourth-placed (8) FLOWER OF LIFE - at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat latest 2. FORZO DESJY - Posted first victory at Toulouse in September. Sixth of 15 in a class A at the same venue last time 3. FORT DE FRANCE - Two harness wins before finishing second in a ridden race in September. Seventh of 12 at Lyon-Parilly on November FALCO FUN - Two wins and two seconds from first five runs. Only lost out in the last 100m when fourth at a big price in a class A latest 5. FLORE DE CENTULE - On a long-range hattrick after wins at Castera- Verduzan in August and at Toulouse in mid-september 6. FELIN DE BOMO - Registered first win at 15th attempt at Cabourg in August. Disqualified twice since 7. FIORA DE COUSSERAT - Two wins last winter. Sixth of 11 in a class C at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle last time 8. FLOWER OF LIFE - Scored at Castillonnes in June and on October 13 at Saint-Galmier. Fourth of 14 at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat last month 9. FAST PASS - Placed three times before opening account at Toulouse in October. Sixth of 15 at Vincennes last time 10. FANTASQUE D'ENFER - Placed five times in a row in July/August. 12th of 15 at Toulouse last month 11. FABIO DE TILOU - Broke duck at Auch in August. Placed twice in September but disqualified last time out 12. FERIA D'ALBRET - A win and three thirds in March/April. Third race back from three months off 13. FARANDOLE GEPE - Opened account at Agen-Le Passage in April. Has run at two-month intervals since 14. FEU FOLLET DU CEBE - Won - and completed - for the first time at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat on November FLASH DES ANJEAUX - Off the mark at Vic-Fezensac in September and added to haul at Agen-Le Passage on October 21 (4) FALCO FUN put in a decent effort in a class A at Laval last time when sent off at 65/1 - and a repetition of that effort could be enough to score here. Agen-Le Passage winner (15) FLASH DES ANJEAUX and (5) FLORE DE CENTULE -

35 who is looking to complete a hattrick started in August - are likely to be the main dangers. Selections (4) FALCO FUN - (15) FLASH DES ANJEAUX - (5) FLORE DE CENTULE - (14) FEU FOLLET DU CEBE

36 Race 3 1. DORA TORA - Third at this track in August. Down the field at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat last time out on November 4 2. DIVETTE DES EPINES - Won at Biarritz in July but seemingly off the boil in five races since 3. DEAR PRINCESS - A win - at Marseille-Borely - and two thirds when completing but sanctioned more often than not 4. DIANA TEJY - Three wins last year and a couple of decent efforts this spring. Sixth of 14 at Amiens last week 5. DUCHESSE FOUTEAU - Not on the podium since notching-up a hattrick in February/March DAME D'HONNEUR - Victorious at Toulouse in September. Has won the most prize money of these 7. DIVA LATINA - Second at Lyon-Parilly in October. Disqualified in harness and under the saddle last month 8. DOLINE DES EPINES - Doubled career tally when obliging at Salon-de- Provence seven days ago 9. DARELLA - Victorious at Chartres in September. Runner-up of 13 at Cordemais on November DIVINE DE MONTCEAU - Scored at Castillonnes in June. On a recovery mission after breaking stride last time 11. DYNASTIE ROYALE - Made it three podiums in a row when second of 16 in a claimer at Agen-Le Passage a week ago 12. DANSE DU LAS VEGAS - Took a claimer at Cherbourg in September. Eighth of 15 in a class E at Marseille-Vivaux latest 13. DIVA DE CARINA - Runner-up at Auch in September and on her last visit here on the first day of November 14. DIVINE LUXOR - Sole win dates back to Best recent effort when second of 18 at Langon on September DEMOISELLE WIN - Won twice in 2016 and placed five times last year. Third race back from 15 months off 16. DUCHESSE WINNER - Third here in July. Runner-up at Toulouse in October. Fourth of 11 at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat last month

37 (6) DAME D'HONNEUR has won the most prize money of these and with conditions in her favour should add to her haul. The erratic (3) DEAR PRINCESS could be a serious rival if able to keep stride and (11) DYNASTIE ROYALE - who has been placed in her last three outings - can extend the sequence to four. (10) DIVINE DE MONTCEAU is next best. Selections (6) DAME D'HONNEUR - (3) DEAR PRINCESS - (11) DYNASTIE ROYALE - (10) DIVINE DE MONTCEAU - (8) DOLINE DES EPINES

38 Race 4 1. ESPIRITU SANTO - A win and a place in spring. Second race back from a four-month break and barefoot first time 2. ELITE DE PENGUEN - Not out of the first two in last four completed races. Broke stride at Toulouse on penultimate outing 3. EZIOR - Runner-up at Villeneuve-sur-Lot in July but otherwise not in the frame this term 4. ESSENTIAL CHARM - Only podium this year when winning at Chateaubriant in May. Fourth of 16 at Auch latest 5. ESPOIR DU DROPT - Third at Toulouse in October but disqualified in six of last seven races 6. EQUIDO ALFA - Completed a hattrick started in August 2017 when obliging at Toulouse in May. Third of 12 at Biarritz when last seen in July 7. ELIXIR DE FRECA - Two wins in summer last year. Runner-up at Toulouse in October and at Auch last month 8. ELNA - Registered third win of the year at Toulouse in October. Hasn't made an impact in two races at this track 9. ECLIPSE MELODY - Added to win at Biarritz in July when scoring last time out on November EXPLORATRICE - Won at Villeneuve-sur-Lot in May and third here in July. Fourth run back from a near three -month break 11. EDEN DE NAIADE - Three recent wins and has proven form at this track. Starts from 25m line 12. EROS DU VALLON - Victorious at Agen-Le Passage in October. Struggled in a class A latest. Dropped in grade here 13. ETOILE DES ANJEAUX - Good run of form - including two wins - came to an end when breaking stride in first 100m at Enghien latest. Leading contender with a clear round The normally consistent (13) ETOILE DES ANJEAUX broke stride in the first 100m at Enghien latest. If she can reproduce her previous efforts then she should go close. Back in this class (12) EROS DU VALLON could be the biggest rival to the selection. Course winner (11) EDEN DE NAIADE can use his experience here to make the frame.

39 Selections (13) ETOILE DES ANJEAUX - (12) EROS DU VALLON - (11) EDEN DE NAIADE - (10) EXPLORATRICE

40 Race 5 1. EPOPEE DU CEBE - Put some distinctly average efforts behind him when winning at Marseille-Vivaux last week 2. ECCO JOSSELYN - A win and three places this year when completing. Prone to breaking stride 3. EARNSHAW - Victorious at Hyeres in April. Seventh of 16 at Auch latest on November EKIR DE MAI - A victory and a second in first five months of the year. Not seen since May 5. EASY STAR - 22-race maiden. Runner-up at Langon in June. Third at Auch in September 6. EURYDICE - Broke duck at 20th attempt at Auch last month. Ninth of 16 at Vincennes next time 7. ESPOIR EXTREME - Bidding for a three-timer after wins at Saint-Galmier and Nimes last month 8. EDVINA DU MONT - Won two claimers earlier in the year. Third run back from four months off 9. ELIXIR DE GRAVEL - Third at this track for the second time last month. Fourth of 12 at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat latest. Back shoes off first time 10. ENO DE NARMONT - Runner-up twice after winning at Auch. Seventh of 18 at Agen-Le Passage latest. Starts from 25m line 11. ELITE DU DOLLAR - Third at Vincennes in September and runner-up in a claimer at the same track at the start of October 12. EDDY DU LOISIR - Three wins last year and three respectable efforts this term. Third race back from nearly five months off (7) ESPOIR EXTREME won at Saint-Galmier and Nimes last month and is taken to complete the hattrick. (11) ELITE DU DOLLAR - who boasts some decent efforts at Vincennes - can follow him home. The battle for the third place on the podium could concern Auch-winner (10) ENO DE NARMONT and (12) EDDY DU LOISIR who is having his third run back from a break. Selections (7) ESPOIR EXTREME - (11) ELITE DU DOLLAR - (10) ENO DE NARMONT -

41 (12) EDDY DU LOISIR

42 Race 6 1. DJANGO LEMAN - Hasn't figured since winning at Challans in February. Back shoes off only first time 2. DENVER DELO - Took a claimer at Gournay-en-Bray in May and added to tally at Castera-Verduzan in August. Sixth of 12 at Castelsarrasin last month 3. DALENTINO - Prone to breaking stride. Runner-up of 16 at Agen-Le Passage when last completing 4. DISCOPOLYS IDOLE - Runner-up three times in a row including to (12) DELGADO COLOMBIE here on November 1 5. DIAMANT DE BEYLEV - A win and five placings this year but disappointed at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat latest when 10th of DOMINO BLOND - Two wins last year and placed for fourth time this term when third of 14 at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat on November DAMIER ROUGE PHI - 38-race maiden and not in the frame since Second run back from three months off 8. DIMOKO DE JAMAC - Second at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat in mid-october but sanctioned in six of last eight starts 9. DIEGO DECOULGENS - All winning form has come in ridden races. Runnerup here in harness in June DAVANTI SCORZA - Won at Agen-Le Passage in February. Not seen since disqualified at Cazaubon-Barbotan in July 11. DEL SOL GEDE - Obliged at Biarritz in July and in a claimer in October. Disqualified here latest at the stat of November 12. DELGADO COLOMBIE - Course winner on November 1 beating (4) DISCOPOLYS IDOLE and (13) DJANGO SPRINT 13. DJANGO SPRINT - Third at this track in June. Sixth of 16 to (12) DELGADO COLOMBIE also here latest 14. DINO DU GOUTIER - Beaten favourite here over 2550m after leading with 100m to go. Shorter trip should suit 15. DIAMANT DU PARC - Both wins came in Third twice this term. Seventh of 16 at Toulouse last time 16. DEFI NAY - Placed three times since opening account at Agen-Le Passage in January