VINCENNES - 22nd December

VINCENNES - 22nd December Trainer of the day : Jean-Paul Marmion (516, 708, 914) Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (212, 410, 518, 809) Horse of the day : Babylone Seven (212) Dark Horse : Tano Fohle Sm(502) Race 1 1. SILVERADO LUX - Highly consistent since taking up the ridden game but in better company this time and will have his work cut out 2. CHIRICAHUA - Pleasant second behind (3) CORAMES in a Class A last time but stays shod here and others preferred 3. CORAMES - Versatile mare that has serious references in this discipline. Won her prep race with authority a fortnight back and is expected to play an important role 4. CATALOGNE - Tricky sort but not without merit. Is unshod behind for just her second start back and should not be far from the action 5. CHABLIS D'HERFRAIE - High-class sort in this branch of the game. Beat

some good horses when winning a G.II earlier in the month and is not incapable of repeating 6. BEST BUISSONAY - Undeniably talented but struggling of late under harness. Returns to the specialty after a year but should still be good enough to make the first five 7. CADUCEUS DES BAUX - Seldom seen in this code but impressive nonetheless. Won a G.III last time in ridden competition and after an eyecatching performance under harness two weeks ago could well impose here 8. CERE JOSSELYN - Has done nothing of note since August and latest results insufficient to warrant support 9. CLARA DU PONTSEUIL - G.II-winning mare that recently reassured behind (5) CHABLIS D'HERFRAIE but still has more to find 10. BE MINE DE HOUELLE - Has been a long way from her best this year and once again poses no threat Summary Following two solid ridden victories last month (7) CADUCEUS DES BAUX most recently blitzed his personal best under harness and in this form may well have the edge over the classy (5) CHABLIS D'HERFRAIE who won a G.II here three weeks ago. (3) CORAMES is a quality mare that has taken well to the hike in class. She scored with brio earlier in the month and must be afforded respect. (4) CATALOGNE is no slouch either and looks the best of the rest. Selections (7) CADUCEUS DES BAUX - (5) CHABLIS D'HERFRAIE - (3) CORAMES - (4) CATALOGNE

Race 2 1. BILFIE DE GUEZ - Very impressive of late and latterly finished runner-up on the inner track but stays shod and others preferred 2. BUSY MONEY RINGEAT - Hardy but delicate mare. Unraced for over four months though and not a player 3. BANQUIERE - Racing respectably of late but stays shod this time and will have few takers 4. ROMI MMS - Flopped in the race of reference but reaffirmed over shorter a week later and would be imprudent to ignore 5. STONEISLE LILIAN - Useful sort at this level but is Billard's second string here and although barefoot is unlikely to shake things up 6. BARBARELLA - Can prove a handful but has won three times on the outer course and must not be underestimated 7. BAILEYSE - Very fruitful last winter bu very disappointing since and offers little hope 8. VALSE DU PIRAI - Moderate sort making her third start of the winter but appears to have little chance 9. EASYTOWIN - Blows hot and cold but gave a good account when close to (12) BABYLONE SEVEN last time. Shod this time though but could still make the first five 10. BORA BORA JIEL - Very complicated but has ample talent. Would have finished close in the Prix Murat had she not faulted but on good behaviour can finish in the money 11. VANILLETTE - Occasionally indisciplined but currently on a fine run of form. Never at her ease here last time but seldom faults twice in a row and must be worth consideration 12. BABYLONE SEVEN - Missed out by little over course and distance on just her second start of the year and on similar form can wrap this up 13. BARAKA DE BOUGY - Good consistent sort for the most part. Courageous fifth in the race of reference but with a better trip can make the frame this time 14. VEDETTE AMERICAINE - Very little to like on her formsheet since November 2016. Disregard 15. BAMBINA DU PARC - Very little aptitude for harness racing. Has other priorities and no danger 16. VALEUR GES - Makes harness debut at Vincennes aged eight but deserves to take her chances on the back of a solid effort at Cabourg ten days ago

17. AGORA DU GOUTIER - Presently a shadow of her former self and can be written off 18. TRINITY ZET - Well-regarded at home. Has an ideal entry here and after a prep at Mantorp is barefoot for her return to France and looks a serious player Summary Despite being denied a run until late over course and distance two weeks ago (12) BABYLONE SEVEN still managed to come a close second and with better luck in running can impose this time. (18) TRINITY ZET however makes her first start here since June and after a solid prep at home in Sweden looks dangerous. (13) BARAKA DE BOUGY was not the most fortunate in the race of reference either and should logically make amends. (10) BORA BORA JIEL is on cracking form and if applied can make a big impact. (9) EASYTOWIN finished a place behind the favourite a fortnight ago but with shoes on must be relegated to minor-place prospect. Selections (12) BABYLONE SEVEN - (18) TRINITY ZET - (13) BARAKA DE BOUGY - (10) BORA BORA JIEL - (9) EASYTOWIN - (6) BARBARELLA - (11) VANILLETTE - (8) VALSE DU PIRAI

Race 3 1. FIGARO D'AM - Promising colt that finished a respectable second on debut over the outer course earlier in the month but unlikely to shake things up here 2. FIFTY KALOUMA - Decent sort but never tested at this level and will need to improve on his recent Class B performance 3. FOLLOW YOU - Blue-blooded colt and unbeaten from three to date. Finished final 500m in 1'10" last time and expected to impose here 4. FAKIR DU LORAULT - Showed a lack of discipline in the Prix Ourasi when a possible fourth but with stride in check should acquit himself competitively 5. FEELING CASH - Another classy Allaire colt. Sanctioned in the Prix Ourasi but trainer confident he can make amends and finish close 6. FRIC DU CHENE - Has been a model of consistency so far. Third in the race of reference and can again finish in the money 7. FAST DES BROUSSES - Progressive sort that keeps getting better. Missed out by little to (10) FABRIZ DU GITE last time but can still make the frame 8. FILE GIN - Surprise winner of the G.III Prix Louis Cauchois late October but unable to confirm in the race of reference. Possible first-five chance 9. FLEIREL VEDAQUAIS - Very solid to date. Could finish no closer than fourth last time but not one to be overlooked 10. FABRIZ DU GITE - Impressive since his August debut. Beat a number of others here when winning the G.III Prix Ourasi three weeks ago and looks set for another big performance Summary The beautifully-bred (3) FOLLOW YOU has wiped the floor with the opposition in every race to date and sappears to have the measure of this field. (10) FABRIZ DU GITE proved very courageous to win the G.III Prix Ourasi three weeks ago and once again looks a serious player. (5) FEELING CASH was unlucky to be sanctioned that day and Allaire believe's his colt has the edge here. Ourasi runner-up (7) FAST DES BROUSSES has shown improvement in his last three and is expected to put in another solid performance. Selections (3) FOLLOW YOU - (5) FEELING CASH - (10) FABRIZ DU GITE - (7) FAST DES BROUSSES

Race 4 1. DITHA DJEN - Has ability but not the most reliable. Runner-up to (10) DARLING BERRY over track and trip last month and must not be underestimated 2. DARLING FRANBLEU - Just once out of the first four since her return to competition. Put in a good finish when second over shorter recently and can get a look in here 3. DALABAMA - Has ability but disqualified more often than not. Form is not in doubt though. Outsider of note 4. DOLGA DU POMMEREUX - Fourth to (10) DARLING BERRY last month before confirming over shorter. Barefoot again and not to be ruled out 5. DIANE D'HOULBEC - Somewhat erratic but not entirely without merit. Surprise third in the race of reference but unlikely to repeat 6. DYNA D'ERPION - Well-regarded but tricky filly. Sanctioned in three of last four and not easy to trust 7. DEESSE DES NOES - Fine filly with good credentials but makes her first start for six months and will not be given a tough race 8. DEXTASE MONTAVAL - Consistently productive trotter but has not been seen out since early October and will need the race 9. DIMMIDISIA - Regularly gives a good account and latterly put in a solid effort following her sanction. On good behaviour she can pick up a cheque here 10. DARLING BERRY - Good class of filly but prone to stride problems. Particularly impressive after her fault last time though and can wrap this up if she can keep her action together 11. DOUCE LIGNERIES - No closer than sixth since returning from a layoff and can be passed over 12. DECENNIE - Blows hot and cold but gave a fine account to trot second in the Prix de Mirambeau. Hind shoes off for the occasion and can again go close 13. DUBAI UNION - Has given a respectable account of late but needs to find more this time around 14. DANSE CADENCE - Twice pleased before being found wanting in a G.III earlier in the month. Drops back in class and can make the first five this time 15. DIVINE D'ECAJEUL - Exceptional since going barefoot. Runner-up to the excellent Dark Night Love last time and in her absence can play a leading role Summary Following her facile victory over track and trip late November (10) DARLING

BERRY fell foul of the stewards next time but nonetheless put in an impressive performance. The race can be hers if she can keep her stride in check. Principal opposition should take the form of (15) DIVINE D'ECAJEUL who has been a revelation since starting to race barefoot and race-of-reference runner-up (12) DECENNIE who is unshod behind this time. (9) DIMMIDISIA caught the eye despite the sanction three weeks ago and with application can have her say. Selections (10) DARLING BERRY - (15) DIVINE D'ECAJEUL - (12) DECENNIE - (9) DIMMIDISIA

Race 5 1. CRACK DE PEBRISY - Modest individual that has nothing to show for his recent efforts and can be ruled out 2. TANO FOHLE SM - Has proved a handful of late but is confirmed over course and distance and with shoes off should not be underestimated 3. CHO OYU VEDAQUAIS - Sanctioned in all three since returning from his layoff but with stride maintained can get a look in 4. CAID - Has looked very ordinary since returning to competition and can be written off 5. COCKTAIL JULINO - Blows hot and cold but reassured when third to (16) CAPRICE DU LUPIN two weeks ago and should not be ignored 6. ALEX TROJBORG - Regularly acquits himself well but faces a stiff test on his first start in France 7. COBRA AR CARAC - Finished runner-up to (17) COLT DES ESSARTS early November before trotting fourth in the Prix Arietis and should again be able to make the first five 8. STILL LOVING YOU - Decent Finnish import but has not found Vincennes conditions to his liking and can be left alone 9. CRISTAL DU PERCHE - Barring a pair of sanctions has not once finished out of the frame this year. Finished third behind (17) COLT DES ESSARTS last time and expected to put in another good performance 10. COFFEE LOOK D'EAM - Hardy sort that will have benefitted from his recent G.III run here and is not incapable of finishing closer this time 11. CHOCOLAT DU BOURG - Adaptable individual that has been acquitting himself honestly of late and a decent chance of picking up a stake here 12. TANTALIO - Useful sort at home in Italy but has had no luck in all four since crossing the border and can be passed over 13. CHTIOT DE BELLANDE - Regularly in the thick of things but needs to find more than he has shown of late 14. CASTING DE CHENU - Faithful for the most part since the summer but wellbeaten in last two and must reaffirm 15. TINAMO JET - Unplaced from two since leaving Sweden but is unshod all four this time and may begin to start enjoying a change in fortune 16. CAPRICE DU LUPIN - Solid sort that won a Class C in style over shorter here and in similar form can play a leading role 17. COLT DES ESSARTS - Has won ten of the 17 races he has finished and

currently in flying form. Missed out by little in the Prix Arietis over track and trip last time but the pick of the field on this occasion 18. CLEVER LYMM - Hardy type that should be fully fit by now and with Bazire in the sulky should figure prominently Summary Impressive winner of the Prix d'amiens over the classic distance (17) COLT DES ESSARTS came close to pulling off the four-timer later last month. He has had time to freshen up and will take some beating. (17) COLT DES ESSARTS has improved from every start this term and after imposing over shorter recently looks the principal threat. (18) CLEVER LYMM should be at peak fitness by now and the Bazire factor should make itself felt. The consistent (9) CRISTAL DU PERCHE and (7) COBRA AR CARAC will also have their chances. Selections (17) COLT DES ESSARTS - (16) CAPRICE DU LUPIN - (18) CLEVER LYMM - (9) CRISTAL DU PERCHE - (7) COBRA AR CARAC

Race 6 1. DJANGO DES ILES - Tricky type but form is not in doubt. Imposed at Nantes recently and although stepping up can still give a good account 2. DIONYS DE LA COUR - Respectable sort at a lower level in the provinces but thrashed here last week and can expect little support 3. DIAMANT DES BORDES - Useful when applied. Made a modest return at Agen last month and should show progress but others still preferred 4. DREAM SUN - Still a maiden from 33. Flopped on his only start at the venue but still not to be entirely overlooked 5. DJEMBE DU PONT - Has looked solid since returning to competition. Finished third on the outer course last week and should not be far off the mark 6. DIRE STRAITS - Has two races under his belt since the spell and if fully fit should acquit himself competitively 7. DERNIER TANGO - Has turned a corner this year. Went close on comeback on the short course two weeks ago and takes his chances on the outer track with legitimate ambition 8. DILF DE CHAMANT - Useful sort when applied but has been struggling of late. Hind shoes off though this time and one to note 9. DROP DE SARDANE - Left a good impression on Vincennes debut last month and although below par next time still has the wherewithal to make the frame here 10. DUNDER VIKING - Has raced decently in both since the break. Finished a place behind (12) DREAM DU ROUSSOIR earlier in the month but should exact revenge this time around. Claim 11. DJANGO DU BOCAGE - Useful sort on a good day but has a poor record at Vincennes. Reunited with Monclin but still not an obvious choice 12. DREAM DU ROUSSOIR - Has shown improvement of late since going unshod behind. Finished a respectable fourth over 2700m last time and with four shoes off on this occasion should be good enough to pick up another cheque Summary (10) DUNDER VIKING should profit from the small field here. After a good comeback mid-november he was surprisingly headed by (12) DREAM DU ROUSSOIR over the outer track earlier this month but should have his measure this time even though the latter is barefoot for the occasion. (9) DROP DE SARDANE was not entirely at his ease that day but has an ideal opportunity to set the record straight. (5) DJEMBE DU PONT is enjoying something of a return to form and his recent effort on the long course bodes well for his chances.

Selections (10) DUNDER VIKING - (12) DREAM DU ROUSSOIR - (9) DROP DE SARDANE - (5) DJEMBE DU PONT

Race 7 1. VIVAL THIERIC - Seldom seen under the saddle but has shown promise. In this company though will have too much to do 2. VEGA DE CHLOEE - Off the boil in both codes for some time and chances slim at best 3. VELOCE DU LONDEL - Modest individual that has shown nothing in last six and will have little to offer 4. VAZARKA MAX - Regularly puts her heart into it. A beaten third behind (6) VIOLETTE DE MONE at Chartres and will need to find more 5. VENT D'ECHAL - Not much to like on his formsheet for the past twelve months and can be passed over 6. VIOLETTE DE MONE - Useful mare that is approaching her best. Facile second at Chartes two weeks ago and could get a look in here 7. ADORABLE FOUTEAU - Pleases for the most part when applied. Finished close to (13) ARAVIS ROC recently and looks a respectable first-five prospect 8. ARMENIE DU LUPIN - Boasts a superb record under these conditions. Not at her ease here two weeks ago but can be backed with confidence this time 9. AZUR DE GESVRES - Making decent progress but will need to improve on his recent fifth over track and trip 10. VICTOIRE DE COSSE - Considerably better sort in this specialty. Courageous fourth in the race of reference and will have her supporters 11. VENTURA JIEL - Gave a good account last time over the distance. Will be fully fit and with front shoes off should not be overlooked 12. AVENTURE MAGIC - Is confirmed at the venue but very disappointing lately and not a player 13. ARAVIS ROC - Serious sort with form at a better level. Finished fourth in a Class D here last weekend and should again generate interest 14. VIVARIO DU BELLAY - Can prove a handful but otherwise seldom disappoints under the saddle. Finished a place behind (8) ARMENIE DU LUPIN in the Prix de Brioude last month and should again figure prominently 15. VESUVE D'ENFER - Very consistent type but somewhat disappointing when sixth to (8) ARMENIE DU LUPIN last time and must raise his game 16. VA VOLE DU LYS - A complete write-off since March 2016 and will have few friends 17. ATOUT DU HAINAUT - Handy dual-purpose trotter but has not done enough of late to warrant much support

18. ASHOKA - Fine sort in this branch of the game. Has started to come good again and returns to a more realistic distance. Claim Summary 2850m on the inner track is (8) ARMENIE DU LUPIN's bread and butter and although surprisingly sanctioned two weeks ago she races shod this time and can be brought back into the fold. She can still expect to encounter resisance from the in-form (18) ASHOKA who returns to a more suitable trip. (14) VIVARIO DU BELLAY went close to the favourite last month and can again make the frame. (13) ARAVIS ROC and (7) ADORABLE FOUTEAU can also finish in the mix. Selections (8) ARMENIE DU LUPIN - (18) ASHOKA - (14) VIVARIO DU BELLAY - (13) ARAVIS ROC - (7) ADORABLE FOUTEAU

Race 8 1. ECIJA DE JUPILLES - Modest individual that seldom makes any impact and is not about to buck the trend 2. ELBA D'AM - Unbeaten from two in Sweden but never at her ease here early September. Gets a second chance after a break and if applied should figure prominently 3. EASY POP - Blows hot and cold and although having encouraged at Argentan must still show improvement 4. EVA D'ARCY - In the frame in two of eleven. Entrusted to a competent driver here but still not an obvious choice 5. ELUSIVE STAR - Useful filly that seldom disappoints. Perhaps better over longer but still one to note 6. ELEGANTE OLIVERIE - Can prove a handful but is not without merit and over the inner track should have a decent chance of finishing in the first three 7. ETOILE DE CESNY - Moderate sort making her Vincennes debut on the back of a pleasant effort in the provinces but unlikely to be up to the task 8. EZRA DE LIGNY - Won her first two but out of the picture in as many since her return. Only a matter of time before she gets back in the game though 9. EVIDENCE SPEED - Not at ease over the long course under the saddle. She gets her chance on the flatter inner course and can open her metropolitan account 10. EGERIE IMPERIALE - Kicked her career off smartly but somewhat disappointing since and appears to have too much to do 11. EN VOITURE SIMONE - Sanctioned as often as not but is no slouch and given the chance should acquit herself respectably 12. ELITLOPPET - Winner of three from seven to date and makes the long trip to Paris with a decent opportunity to pick up a cheque 13. ELECTRA POTTER - Pleased early on but not the most rewarding of late and others preferred 14. EGERIE DU RIB - Delicate but has ample class and can make a big impact if she can keep her action together 15. EASY DE BEAULIEU - Failed to finish on her only start here but otherwise very productive. Off for the past two months but not to be underestimated Summary The classy (9) EVIDENCE SPEED did not cope well with the undulations last

time but should be more suited to the inner track under harness and can return to winning ways. She will face opposition from the capable (14) EGERIE DU RIB even though her profile on paper does not do her justice. (6) ELEGANTE OLIVERIE gave a solid account on the outer course earlier this month and looks competitively well in. (12) ELITLOPPET is back in business and has earned the right to take her chances here. Selections (9) EVIDENCE SPEED - (14) EGERIE DU RIB - (6) ELEGANTE OLIVERIE - (12) ELITLOPPET

Race 9 1. EVA DES CHARMES - Has shown significant promise in the provinces. Unraced since September but with Nivard in charge should be able to pick up a stake 2. EL TINA - Sprang a 36-1 surprise when winning at Maure last month. failed to confirm and not a realistic proposition 3. ETINCELLE MYSTIC - Average filly that recently encouraged at Cabourg. Entrusted to Thomain here but others still preferred 4. EWA SKY - Respectable filly that has shown promise at a lower level but this looks a stiff test 5. ELECTION COQUINE - Very modest type that has little to show for her efforts and can be ruled out 6. ELLA DE LAUMIERE - Has begun to come good in the southeast. Won a Class F with ease earlier in the month and with Eric Raffin in the sulky could pleasantly surprise 7. ENCHILADA FACE - Decent filly that has done everything asked of her to date. Should appreciate these conditions and can go far 8. EMOTION VENDEENNE - Has proved a faithful servant in recent months but in this company will have her work cut out 9. EDINA DES BAUX - Regularly acquits herself well but struggled in a claimer over track and trip last week and not easy to like 10. ELITE DU MOUCHEL - Sanctioned in her first eight but has since won two from three. Steps up in class but one to note all the same 11. ESCORTE VRIE - Moderate sort still chasing that elusive maiden victory and her status is unlikely to change any time soon 12. ELITE SAN LEANDRO - Not always the most reliable but imposed pleasantly in the provinces recently and will have her supporters 13. ETOILE ROCHELAISE - Occasionally difficult but solid in her last two at Graignes. Top driver in the sulky this time which could make all the difference 14. ESTIMA BELLA - Unbeaten from three to date and every chance of pulling off the four-timer Summary The well-named (14) ESTIMA BELLA has yet to set a foot wrong since her late- October debut and although stepping up in class can still maintain her perfect status. The main threat to her supremacy could well come from the in-form (13)

ETOILE ROCHELAISE who has been entrusted to Bjorn Goop for the occasion. (7) ENCHILADA FACE is another progressive type that has not once finished out of the frame and looks a serious player. (1) EVA DES CHARMES has not been seen out for over three months but the Leblanc-Nivard combination seldom fails to produce the goods. Selections (14) ESTIMA BELLA - (13) ETOILE ROCHELAISE - (7) ENCHILADA FACE - (1) EVA DES CHARMES

PONTCHATEAU - 22nd December Trainer of the day : Bruno Marie (113, 710, 812) Driver of the day : Bruno Marie (113, 710, 812) Horse of the day : Blondin Cayennais (508) Dark Horse : Bahia Josselyn(315) Race 1 1. ESHALLA - Delicate filly making a return to harness racing after a drought in the other code. No threat 2. ELIUM DE L'INAM - Has demonstrated better aptitude at a lower level. returns from a five months spell 3. EGAN DE JANAIE - Ridden specialist who has only been placed twice on the podium in sixteen outings. Not a priority 4. EPINARD DES MIRES - Won at Jullianges in August. Has been in mixed form since then 5. EVA DES LUCAS - Off the mark in a small race at the end of October at Grenade. Gone cold in five subsequent starts 6. EROTIKA - Off the mark at Le Croise-Laroche at the start of the month and expected to follow up 7. ETOILE BOSS - Just once made the frame from nine. Unthreatening sixth at Vincennes mid-june and not an obvious choice 8. EMMA D'AMOUR - Off the mark at Meslay du Maine on 29 October. Has it all to prove going left-hand 9. EMERAUDE SAINT BAR - Opened her account at the beginning of April but subsequently failed to confirm. Should come on from last race 10. ECLIPSE DU JUILLE - Back in the game when runner-up at Angers at the start of the month. Should confirm her aptitude 11. ESTEREL VEDAQUAIS - Has progressed from every outing to date. Ran well over course and distance last June. Player 12. ELEGANCE UDE - Won two of her first four but subsequently lost her way and will need to reaffirm 13. EXCELLENTE IDEE - Blows hot and cold but capable filly on a good day and can feature 14. EMMY JOLIE - Kicked her career off successfuly but has failed to confirm

since. Could grab a small cheque though Summary The improving (11) ESTEREL VEDAQUAIS was a creditable third behind Exotic Star at Nantes last month. A runner up over course and distance here in June he can go one better today. (13) EXCELLENTE IDEE can be unpredictable but is well capable on her day and cannot be discounted here. (8) EMMA D'AMOUR and (6) EROTIKA can make the frame. Selections (11) ESTEREL VEDAQUAIS - (13) EXCELLENTE IDEE - (8) EMMA D'AMOUR - (6) EROTIKA

Race 2 1. CARTON NEP - Modest individual that failed to confirm his early promise and will have nothing to offer 2. CHARMEUSE BELRI - Modest form under harness. Pulled-up on sole start under the saddle. Others preferred 3. CORADO DES CAMBRES - Lost his way after winning a minor event last August and will have his work cut out 4. CRACK DES NOYERS - Has had two comeback races at present and should show a better figure than last time 5. CALINE D'OKLA - Just once made the frame from eleven starts under the saddle and is not about to pull a rabbit out of the hat 6. CRUMBLE BELLEMARE - Only victory from 27 races gained at Cherbourg in November 2015. Disqualified more often than not. Ignore 7. DIABOLO DANCE - Registered a career best effort at Nantes in last winning start and will have a good part to play on the back of this performance 8. DELABELLE MIKA - Not disgraced at Graignes last time ou in a similar contest but will have to raise her game 9. CARDIFF DE L'ITON - Has yet to recapture last year's fom but showed signs of encouragement last time 10. DEFI D'HAUTVENT - Enjoyed a productive summer but seems to have lost his way since October 11. COME BACK - Fair form under harness. Disqualified on sole attempt under the saddle. can be given another chance 12. CALINE DES LANDES - Made promising debut in this discipline at Graignes last month. Well-entered on front row. Has every chance 13. CESAR DE VILLIERS - Not sighted in three starts since returning from a break. Disqualified on sole run under the saddle 14. DOLCE VITA PHEDO - Can prove tricky but seldom far from the action. Won well at Vincennes on penultimate start and can play an important role here 15. DAISY THORIS - Respectable sort when applied. Pleased over shorter here last time and while not the easiest to trust can still make her presence felt 16. COCKTAIL DYNAMITE - Scored easily on return to this discipline at Chartres on 1 December. Will have plenty more to offer 17. DUC DE GRIMOULT - Capable sort under harness but has it all to prove in today's discipline 18. CAPUCINE CELINA - Handy type in both codes but has lost her way since

the end of August and won't be easy to recommend Summary (7) DIABOLO DANCE clocked a good time when winning at Nantes earlier this month. He was third on his only visit to this track in January of this year and gets a tentative vote today. The well drawn (12) CALINE DES LANDES made a promising debut in this discipline last month and must be respected. (16) COCKTAIL DYNAMITE and (14) DOLCE VITA PHEDO are two more for the short list. (11) COME BACK is next best. Selections (7) DIABOLO DANCE - (12) CALINE DES LANDES - (16) COCKTAIL DYNAMITE - (14) DOLCE VITA PHEDO - (11) COME BACK

Race 3 1. BULIANO - Solid in recent months when racing barefoot and although was disappointing lately cannot be ruled out 2. BY NIGHT BERRY - Got the year off to a winning start. Returns from a 117 days absence and likely to need the run 3. BELLE MARANDAISE - Delicate but has been prolific since the summer. Unshod on all four for the first time 4. BUZZ GRAL - Blows hot and cold. Latest fomrm gives little hope to see him make the frame 5. BONHEUR TOUJOURS - Has done nothing of note this term and unlikely to trouble the judge 6. BOUTON D'OR MARIA - Sound performer on both codes and must have a chance off front row 7. BAGDAD - Back on top if his game in last three starts and looks to have fair claims off front row 8. BE MY GUEST - In contention for place when disqualified 150m from the finish line at Rouen. Must be given another chance 9. BALOISE DU CEHEM - Well-entered on front row but has been in very modest recent form so can be passed over 10. BILL DES COUPERIES - Very smart horse under the saddle. Never a factor on comeback run and unlikely to shake things up in this discipline 11. BUSINESS DU PARC - Impressive for much of the year. Won in style on comeback at Nantes eleven days ago and can wrap this up too 12. BIG KAISER - Good last run under the saddle and switches back to harness with claims 13. BELLE DE MANCHE - Has hardly set a foot wrong for the past three months and given current form looks capable of upsetting the apple cart 14. BELICIO WILD - Well held last two times out in upper division but can not be dismissed down in grade here 15. BAHIA JOSSELYN - Pleased last time in a class E at Graignes and has claims if capable of reproducing this feat 16. BUNKER DU PRIEURE - Has not been at his most productive this year and will have to show significant progress to feature Summary

(11) BUSINESS DU PARC has won six times already this year including over course and distance here in February. He his holding his form well and after being runner up in his last two races he can resume winning ways today. (7) BAGDAD has been knocking on the door again recently and can be in the mix again today. (8) BE MY GUEST and (15) BAHIA JOSSELYN must also be respected. (13) BELLE DE MANCHE is next best. Selections (11) BUSINESS DU PARC - (7) BAGDAD - (8) BE MY GUEST - (15) BAHIA JOSSELYN - (13) BELLE DE MANCHE

Race 4 1. VINCE THE SURVIVOR - Very delicate sort that seldom makes any impact and is not about to change his ways 2. BERLINGOT - Blows hot and cold but not easy to fancy on current form. Best to pass over 3. VIVE ALI - Good last two runs in this division and cannot be excluded of the equation 4. VELOCITA - Hardy mare particularly when barefoot. On a hat-trick and should be hugely respected 5. A PROPOS WELL - Complicated trotter whose latest form does not much to inspire confidence 6. VARENNE DU POMMEAU - Good entry on the front line but has little else going for him and can be ruled out 7. BON COEUR DU LUPIN - Showed nothing from six this season and will need to show marked improvement on his return from the break 8. VERY HAPPY JIHEM - Moderate trotter that has made no impact for some time and is not about to change his ways 9. UGO DE TORTIERE - Consistent sort that seldom lets the side down but returns from a four months absence and likely to need the race 10. UN SECRET - Regularly in the thick of things in the amateur category. Missed out by little at Marseille last time out 11. AURORE ECLATANTE - Last seen in the frame in September 2015 and can expect to remain friendless 12. VASCO DEJY - Exceptional all summer. Made a promising return to action at Angers before running below-par at Graignes. Expected to bounce back 13. VIP DES CLOS - Back to himself last month and expected to be in the thick of things once again 14. APOLLON D'ANJOU - Best form for a while when third of 18 at 82/1 at Laval on November 18. Others preferred 15. UCAYALI JOLIE - Left a good impression behind Univers D'Oliverie at Graignes late October. Back in the amateur division today and can make an impact 16. BALADE DANOVER - Recorded third win of 2017 when emerging triumphant from the fog at Laval last month in an identical race. All shoes come off today Summary

Although disappointing at Angers five days ago (16) BALADE DANOVER recorded her third success of 2017 when winning at Laval last month. Unshod on all four today she can return to winning ways. (4) VELOCITA is going for three wins in a row and racing without shoes again today cannot be ruled out. (13) VIP DES CLOS and (12) VASCO DEJY also have claims here. (10) UN SECRET can make the frame. Selections (16) BALADE DANOVER - (4) VELOCITA - (13) VIP DES CLOS - (12) VASCO DEJY - (10) UN SECRET

Race 5 1. ANYMEDE DU GITE - Moderate type that was soundly beaten in all three under the saddle and appears to be facing another arduous task 2. BALOU DU PAOU - Back in the game in last two starts and must be respected off the front row 3. COMPLEET WELL - Returns from a two months absence and unlikely to trouble the judge 4. VAFLOSA BELLA - Modest performer under harness. Could be worth some consideration on first attempt under the saddle 5. AIGLE DU PORT - Has been in very modest form for most part of the season and will have too much to find 6. VOLCAN BARBES - Has endured a shocking run for the past two years and has no realistic chance 7. VITE ALDO - Useful sort when applied. Well-entered on front row and will have his supporters 8. BLONDIN CAYENNAIS - Solid individual that just won very easily at Maure last time and should still figure prominently 9. UNO D'ARRY - Has failed to make the frame in his last fourteen outings and will need to show improvement 10. ALOUSTE DE ROME - Not the most consistent horse but capable on a good day in this discipline and can be in the mix 11. VRAG DINAMO - Respectable trotter at this level and even though shod this time he should not be entirely ignored 12. ARTIC CAB - Well-entered on the front row. Ran well last time at Chartres and is not out of it 13. VARUS DU GUINOUX - Has failed to make the frame in last eleven starts and looks hard to fancy at present 14. TWENTY TWO - Has made the frame only once in past 2 1/2 years and unlikely to shake things up 15. TEETH WHITE - Has finished in the frame just once in past 16 months and can be ruled out 16. BARRY DE COURTISON - Can boast a sound record in this code and down in grade today must be hugely respected 17. TOSCAN DE CAREL - Moderate type that acquitted herself respectably here recently but will again struggle to leave her mark

Summary (8) BLONDIN CAYENNAIS rarely puts in a poor performance. After being placed in seven of his eight previous starts he was an impressive winner at Maure- Bretagne last time out. He can record his fourth victory of 2017 today. The well drawn (7) VITE ALDO is well capable on his day and cannot be discounted. (11) VRAG DINAMO and (12) ARTIC CAB are two more for the short list. (16) BARRY DE COURTISON can make the frame. Selections (8) BLONDIN CAYENNAIS - (7) VITE ALDO - (11) VRAG DINAMO - (12) ARTIC CAB - (16) BARRY DE COURTISON

Race 6 1. DEXTER LA ROULAIS - Disqualified two from three thus far and will need to show significant progress 2. DAGMARE FROMENTRO - Looked capable at Caen when she managed to keep her stride all way round. Disqualified at Cabourg since 3. DENZO HEULINOIS - Goes well when applied and has obvious claims off the front row 4. DEARSCOTT - Returns from a 112 days absence and latest form gives little hope to see him trouble the judge 5. DANSEUR GAVRAIS - Has made the frame only twice from 17 starts in this discipline. Others preferred 6. DAISY DE TROUVILLE - A total disappointment all season and has no realistic chance 7. DAME DU CHATAULT - Won two from eight thus far. Flopped in the other six. Hard to fancy 8. DERBY PETTEVINIERE - Looked in contention for a place when disqualified at Le Croise-Laroche last time. Can be given another chance 9. DAISY D'AUVRECY - Set a personnal best in last outing and could grab a place with further progress 10. DEEJAY JOSSELYN - Very hard to fault when racing barefoot and this is the case today. Must be respected 11. DEXTER GES - Still a maiden from 16 runs. Off since last August and unlikely to play role 12. DATCHA DU LOISIR - Has been in fine form for most part of the season and can have the edge in a race like this 13. DULCINEE SAX - Not sighted on both starts since returning from a spell. Front shoes come off today 14. DARK ANGEL DESBOIS - A close second in a class F at Argentan last time and has strong claims on the back of this effort 15. DOCK SUR - Registered his sole win of the year in April at Chartres. Has been in modest form since 16. DIVA PERRINE - Recorded a second career success at Chartres at the beginning of November but has flopeed three times since Summary

In what looks a fairly open contest here slight preference is for (12) DATCHA DU LOISIR who was a winner at Maure-Bretagne last month and was placed here earlier this year. (14) DARK ANGEL DESBOIS was a close second at Argentan earlier this month and can go close again today. (3) DENZO HEULINOIS and (8) DERBY PETTEVINIERE also have solid claims here. (9) DAISY D'AUVRECY is next best. Selections (12) DATCHA DU LOISIR - (14) DARK ANGEL DESBOIS - (3) DENZO HEULINOIS - (8) DERBY PETTEVINIERE - (9) DAISY D'AUVRECY

Race 7 1. DADDY COOL BLUE - Has done nothing of note in ten starts to date and cannot be worth any consideration 2. DEESSE DU MAXFRAN - Has made the frame twice only from 14 starts in this discipline and best to pass over - 3. DANGUIE DE BLONDEL - Off the mark in a small race last July. Has been struggling since then 4. DARIO - Finished third in a claimer twelve days ago and faces a much arduous task here 5. DISCRET DES MIRES - Improved last run under the saddle but looks hard to fancy on switchback to harness 6. DIABOLO DRIVE - Obvious lack of consistency but can run well if in the mood. Not one to rule out 7. DIKITA DE TILOU - Off the mark at Cabourg last January. Has done nothing of note since 8. DYNAMITE DE TITUZY - Has made the frame only twice from 29 career starts and others are preferred 9. DJANGO BELLO - Very delicate but not without merit. Encouraged on penultimate start but still plenty to find 10. DUC DES CHARMES - Has turned a corner since racing barefoot and looks a sound place contender 11. DEAD ON TIME - Opened account on turf at Morlaix in March. Has been in very modest form since 12. DIADORA - Ultra-consistent sort in this division and should acquit himself well once again 13. DANIE D'ANEPIERRE - Delicate but not without merit. Could win a race like this if in the right mood 14. DIABLO JIEL - Enjoying a renaissance since returning from a break and likely to make his presence felt 15. DEDE DRIVER - Average trotter that has been off the boil since his return to competition and can be passed over 16. DARLEY HAMPTON - Has made the frame in all starts. Promising on return to action at Maure de Bretagne and looks a solid winning prospect with improvement likely Summary

(16) DARLEY HAMPTON has never been out of the first three in seven starts including a win at La Capelle in May on his penultimate start. He can improve from his recent start at Croise-Laroche and gets the vote here. The consistent (12) DIADORA looks the main danger to the selection. (14) DIABLO JIEL and (10) DUC DES CHARMES have solid place claims. (13) DANIE D'ANEPIERRE can also make the frame. Selections (16) DARLEY HAMPTON - (12) DIADORA - (14) DIABLO JIEL - (10) DUC DES CHARMES - (13) DANIE D'ANEPIERRE

Race 8 1. DAIQUIRI - Enjoyed a particularly fruitful spring before being sent for a spell. Surprised last time at Cabourg 2. CALINOISE - Scored at Cordemais in January and at Pornichet-La Baule in March but has been in very modest form since then 3. DUMPING DU PARC - Smart horse who has not raced since the end of August. Fully shod on return to action and likely to need the race 4. DIVA DU VERGER - Fully shod on return from a two months absence and unlikely to be ready 5. CLEOPATRE DU PAOU - Regular but has failed to make the frame since last winter and only a minor place chance 6. CELESTE DE SAGE - Encouraged at Laval before being sanctioned twice at Vincennes in the other code. Watch 7. DOLLAR LE BLANC - Not sighted on comeback run at Nantes. Still fully shod and will need this race too 8. CASTOR DE LA ROCHE - Third passed the post at Maure before subsequent disqualification. On-form stable and cannot be discounted 9. DENVER DE VANDEL - Smart performer in the Province. Down in grade from last two starts. Can surprise 10. CESARIO - Delicate but reassured recently. Drops in distance from last start and can make the frame 11. DIABLO LEMAN - Has alternated between wins and flops over the past two months. Looks hard to rule out of the equation 12. CLEVER BLUE - Second passed the post at Maure before subsequent disqualification after a steward enquiry. Has to be given another chance 13. CAZIRIUS DE GUEZ - Delicate but has more than made amends in recent months. Registered a career best effort at Vincennes last time 14. DREAMER DE CHENU - Dependability not his strong suit but would have finished second at worst at Bordeaux on penultimate start. Got off the wrong foot at Vincennes latest Summary After winning his previous two races (13) CAZIRIUS DE GUEZ was a creditable third in a competitive race at Vincennes earlier this month. A repeat of that performance today could well be good enough here today. (8) CASTOR DE LA ROCHE is coming from an in form stable and must be respected after decent

recent form. (12) CLEVER BLUE and (10) CESARIO can make the frame. Selections (13) CAZIRIUS DE GUEZ - (8) CASTOR DE LA ROCHE - (12) CLEVER BLUE - (10) CESARIO

Race 9 1. ULYSSE DU CAMPDOS - Occasionally tricky but otherwise acquits himself respectably. Faces a tough assignment in this division 2. AREDO D'EAM - Placed on just one occasion this year and will have nothing to give here 3. AMAZONE DES IRIS - Things have gone the wrong way in last six starts and has quite a bit to do 4. UNITED KINGDOM - Has raced very modestly in both codes all season and can be written off 5. APACHE DE CHENU - Has looked very ordinary since his return to competition and will have nothing to offer 6. ULKO DE RIEZ - Handy dual-purpose sort who seems to have lost his way since September. Hard to make a case 7. ACTRICE REVEE - Moderate sort that regularly falls foul of the stewards. Could still make the frame if applied 8. VANNEUR DE VRIE - Has a good entry here but needs to reassure after some modest efforts 9. ARIOSO RANAIS - Moderate trotter in a lower category and will struggle to make any impact on return under harness 10. VERTIGINOUS - Dependability not his strong suit but is useful on a good day and can surprise 11. VICOMTE D'HAVANE - Off the boil in both codes since February and can expect to have few friends here 12. UTELO DE CARENTONE - Useful on a good day but has done nothing of note in three starts since returning from a break 13. UNIVERS DE L'AUBE - Showed signs of resurgence last time at Laval and can be in the mix with further progress 14. ANNEES FOLLES - Delicate sort that has struggled for some time and can be confidently passed over 15. VOLCAN DU GARABIN - Back on the boil following a lean patch. Best to forget last run at Vincennes and a minor place chance here 16. ATOUT DE KACY - Very smart horse under the saddle but needs to reassure in today's discipline 17. VELLA BLUE - Has been in cracking form under the saddle. Recorded 11 from his 12 career victories in harness though 18. VERSO DE CRENNES - Struggling with form at present but capable on a

good day and can spring a surprise Summary (17) VELLA BLUE had been in good form in ridden races rercently races recently including a win at Vincennes last month. Eleven of his twelve career wins have come in harness racing and he can add to that tally today. (13) UNIVERS DE L'AUBE showed signs of a return to form last time out and cannot be discounted. (18) VERSO DE CRENNES and (7) ACTRICE REVEE are two more to consider. (15) VOLCAN DU GARABIN is next best. Selections (17) VELLA BLUE - (13) UNIVERS DE L'AUBE - (18) VERSO DE CRENNES - (7) ACTRICE REVEE - (15) VOLCAN DU GARABIN