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CAGNES-SUR-MER - 30 December
Race 1
1. COMPLET THON - Improved 4L third over course and distance here last
week. One for the placings.
2. SANDYBURG - 5L third on second career start here 23 days ago over 3400m
hurdle. Could improve.
3. APAULSTAR - 12L fifth in this grade over course and distance last week.
Others more persuasive.
4. CROSSDREAM - 5L third in a similar hurdle here 12 days previously. Place
chance.
5. EVAGRO - 20L fourth 26 days ago at this track and trip hurdle. More needed.
6. YMIR - Unplaced in three hurdles. Likely to find a few too good.
7. LAST FINAL JACK - No worthwhile form to date. Look elsewhere.
8. PATRICIEN - Lacklustre thus far. Readily opposed.
9. PICNIC - Two no shows thus far. Best watched.
10. VERNON SUBUTEX - Dominated a claiming 3700m hurdle here seven
days ago when winning by 9L. Top chance.
Summary
VERNON SUBUTEX (10) can follow up a recent claiming hurdle success at this
venue over 3700m seven days ago. Made all that day and the drop in trip should
not pose any issues. Top chance. SANDYBURG (2) was 5L third on second
career start here. Could improve. In the mix. Those who might place include
COMPLET THON (1) and CROSSDREAM (4) after upturns in recent form.
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Selections
VERNON SUBUTEX (10) - SANDYBURG (2) - COMPLET THON (1) -
CROSSDREAM (4)
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Race 2
1. MY MAJ - Three-time winner at this venue but in modest form. Others have
stronger claims.
2. CELTIOR - 6L third over this distance here last week. Needs to raise his
game up in class.
3. BUCK'S BAHKBOOK - Down the field at this level 16 days ago at this venue.
Unlikely to threaten.
4. ROCK THE RACE - Down the field in previous two starts at this level. Needs
improvement.
5. DECEMBER - 13L third at this level 16 days previously over 4000m at this
track. Could reach the frame.
6. INTRINSEQUE - Behind a couple of these last time. Unlikely to trouble the
principles.
7. BRIC - 19L second here at this standard 16 days ago. Each-way contender.
8. PASCASHA D'OR - Well beaten in this grade here two weeks back.
Previously in good form so folly to discount.
9. DALYOTIN - Handicap neck success in an easier standard here 12 days
ago. Step forward required up in class but plausible.
10. STERNKRANZ - Two places from seven chase starts. Hard to recommend
on hurdle debut.
11. BOWLER HAT - Yet to place since resuming. Flying too high here.
12. ASTARA DE LUNE - Improved to land a weaker 4000m handicap here
earlier this month. Could progress.
13. CIRANO DE PAIL - Rise in grade caught him out latest. Others preferred.
14. GAELICK KAP - Down the field in easier company here 16 days ago. Looks
up against it.
15. SHAMROCK ROVER - 1L runner-up at claiming level 12 days ago over
3500m at this course. Outclassed.
16. MEASURE OF A DAY - Improved 2L second here in easier company 16
days ago. Place option.
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Summary
DALYOTIN (9) landed a handicap success in an easier standard at this venue.
Step forward required up in class but entirely plausible. ASTARA DE LUNE (12)
rates well and is progressing since resuming. May find enough improvement to
play a part in the finish. BRIC (7) is consistent. Warrants thought as a sound
each-way chance. Keep DECEMBER (5) in mind for a placing after showing
more in latest. PASCASHA D'OR (8) can bounce back to form under favourable
conditions.
Selections
DALYOTIN (9) - ASTARA DE LUNE (12) - BRIC (7) - DECEMBER (5) -
PASCASHA D'OR (8)
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Race 3
1. FLORENCE - One place in seven hurdle outings. Others readily preferred.
2. MUHAYA KAILLILA - Promising 2L runner-up on debut prior to falling early
12 days ago here. Thereabouts.
3. HUELVA - 2L second on first hurdle start here 26 days ago. Strong chance
if building on that.
4. CHICHIOLINA - 9L runner-up over this course and distance last week. In the
mix.
5. DIAMOND TEENE - Pulled up on last two starts including here two weeks
back. Readily opposed.
6. HOPE KLASS - 21L fifth at this level 12 days ago here. Others have achieved
more.
7. LODDES - 6L second prior to disappointing 40L defeat three weeks back
over 3400m here. May bounce back.
8. QUELLE CITY - Decent first hurdle start but pulled up last time at this venue.
Plenty to prove.
9. MADO - 7L fourth over track and trip on debut here 26 days ago. Can
progress.
10. HOOPA - Down the field on both hurdle outings. Look elsewhere.
11. HONEYQUEEN - Two heavy defeats in two hurdle starts. Needs marked
improvement.
12. HARTEMIS LADY - Yet to display much ability in two runs including at this
circuit last week. Look elsewhere.
Summary
MUHAYA KAILLILA (2) made a promising debut prior to a fall early on second
outing. Could take a step forward if back on track. Rates favourably. HUELVA
(3) can play a role in the finish after an improved effort on second start. Set for
a bold display. CHICHIOLINA (4) is consistent. Produced a 9L runner-up at this
course and distance last week. In the mix. MADO (9) might go well after a
decent 7L fourth over this track and trip on debut. Capable of progress.
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Selections
MUHAYA KAILLILA (2) - HUELVA (3) - CHICHIOLINA (4) - MADO (9)
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Race 4
1. HAMARIA - Dramatic improvement with a 2L fourth at this course and
distance after two pulled up efforts. Place contender if replicating.
2. SECRET STYLE - 1L success over track and journey in this grade 16 days
ago. Key player.
3. INDIAN SONG - 24L defeat over 3700m here in this class 23 days ago.
Plenty to find on form.
4. RANI DE BILSAC - Yet to win in eight hurdle starts. Hard to recommend.
5. HARPE MAGIQUE - Beaten out of sight in two starts. Opposed.
6. HOPALLA CHOCOLAT - Beaten out of sight since resuming including at
this venue last week. Unlikely to feature.
7. HULOTTE DE COTTE - 4L fifth in this class 16 days ago. Others look more
progressive.
8. RONBLEUE STLAURENT - 2L third in a similar contest here 16 days ago.
Each-way option.
9. TOPAZE MYSTIQUE - Improved 0.5L second at this standard 16 days
previously at this course and distance. Go well.
10. GRIBBELL ISLAND - No shows in all starts. Best ignored.
11. PSYCHOTIQUE - Unplaced on both hurdle starts. Others preferred.
Summary
SECRET STYLE (2) was a determined 1L winner over this track and journey in
this grade. Key player if able to replicate. TOPAZE MYSTIQUE (9) finished
second at this standard here previously. May go well with further progress likely.
A frame spot could go to RONBLEUE STLAURENT (8) after a 2L third in a
similar contest at this circuit. Keep HAMARIA (1) on side after displaying better
form in latest.
Selections
SECRET STYLE (2) - TOPAZE MYSTIQUE (9) - RONBLEUE STLAURENT
(8) - HAMARIA (1)
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Race 5
1. SAINT ANJOU - 5L fourth in a similar course and distance handicap chase
12 days ago. Each-way chance.
2. FAUCON DU BOSC - One place from five chase starts. Unlikely to improve
that record here.
3. RASTER - 8L third in a weaker chase here 16 days ago. Others have
stronger credentials.
4. EASTER BOY - Mixed form since resuming but drops in class. Place option.
5. BANONITO - 1L claiming hurdle victory two outings back but work to do back
in a chase at this standard.
6. TSAR NOIR - Consistent type who is on an upward curve following a 0.8L
win at this level 12 days ago at this track and trip. Consider.
7. FEU FOLLET SIVOLA - 11L sixth in a similar contest here 12 days ago.
Needs improvement.
8. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIP - 14L defeat at this level on penultimate outing.
Frame candidate.
Summary
TSAR NOIR (6) boasts a solid chance as one who is on an upward curve
following a win at this level. Key player. SAINT ANJOU (1) finished 5L fourth in
a similar handicap chase here over this trip. Each-way chance. EASTER BOY
(4) could surprise at attractive odds following a class drop. Interesting.
BANONITO (5) won two moderate contests recently. May reach the frame up
in grade.
Selections
TSAR NOIR (6) - SAINT ANJOU (1) - EASTER BOY (4) - BANONITO (5)
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Race 6
1. AZER - Yet to place in five hurdle outings. Best watched.
2. LE MANOIR - Three moderate hurdle runs including here last week. Tough
task.
3. L'ALEXANDER - Completed once in three hurdle outings. Fell here five days
ago. Needs sharp improvement.
4. LORD SPIRIT - Pulled up in a strong handicap hurdle at this track last week.
Drop in level needs to spark progress.
5. GRECO LATIN - 40L defeat in this grade 21 days ago. Others more reliable.
6. MANON DES SOURCES - 4L second in this class here 16 days ago. Could
go well up in distance.
7. AUREOLE - Pulled up in a decent 3500m handicap last week. Calmer waters
may spark improvement.
8. STOP ME - Shown little promise thus far. Limited appeal.
9. GIRL DE CHOISEL - Pulled up in this grade here 16 days ago. Others more
likely for win purposes.
10. VIVALTA - Unplaced in four hurdle starts. Pulled up here seven days back.
Opposed.
11. AMBRE DE NUIT - Unplaced in seven starts. Look elsewhere.
12. SPIRIT COFFEE - Pulled up in this grade here 21 days ago. Hard to
enthuse.
13. VIVA LANDORA - Pulled up on previous two starts. Minor role likely.
Summary
MANON DES SOURCES (6) can play a role in the finish after a 4L second in
this class here. Top chance facing an increased journey. AUREOLE (7) pulled
up in a decent course 3500m handicap last week. Finds calmer waters this time.
Keep on side. LORD SPIRIT (4) could benefit from a drop in grade. Interesting.
GIRL DE CHOISEL (9) needs to bounce back from two dismal runs but has
shown ability previously. May place.
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Selections
MANON DES SOURCES (6) - AUREOLE (7) - LORD SPIRIT (4) - GIRL DE
CHOISEL (9)
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Race 7
1. STARMAN - Two wins from four outings in claiming hurdles but returned in
poor form five days ago here. Opposed.
2. TOMGARRY - 15L defeat in a similar 4200m handicap here 12 days ago.
Could progress in an easier heat.
3. SORAL DE KERZEL - One place from eight hurdle starts but shown more
than most in this race.
4. DUC DE GUISE - Needs to bounce back from a pulled up effort here last
week. Tough task.
5. NURMI - Well beaten in each of his starts since resuming. Needs marked
improvement.
6. GALOUSKA - 14L defeat in a similar contest at this course 16 days ago.
Place hope.
7. BACQUEVILLE - Improved 4L third in a similar 4000m handicap 16 days
ago at this venue. Strong chance.
8. DAVANTI SAN GUIDO - Struggled since resuming including falling in a
claiming hurdle 12 days back here. Readily opposed.
9. EDITORIAL - Unplaced in 23 starts. Ignored.
10. UN AMOUR DE RISK - 10L defeat here in a similar event earlier this month.
Place option.
11. PRINCESS CHASCA - Pulled up in four of previous five outings including
last week at this track. Best watched.
12. JOSHUA DREAM - Beaten a long way here last week. Others more
persuasive.
13. LASCAR GRIS - Pulled up in an easier grade 12 days ago at this circuit
over 4200m handicap chase. Looks up against it.
Summary
BACQUEVILLE (7) is one of several in the line-up with scope for progress
following an improved 4L third in a similar handicap. Strong chance. UN
AMOUR DE RISK (10) suffered a 10L defeat here. This looks slightly easier so
worth forgiving and can make the frame. SORAL DE KERZEL (3) delivered one
placing from eight hurdle attempts. Interesting in this field. TOMGARRY (2) and
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GALOUSKA (6) have both shown some form previously to suggest they could
reach a place.
Selections
BACQUEVILLE (7) - UN AMOUR DE RISK (10) - SORAL DE KERZEL (3) -
TOMGARRY (2) - GALOUSKA (6)
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VINCENNES - 30 December
Race 1
1. DUC DE SOMMAIRE - Interesting on 5.5L third at Angers two starts back
but the only performance that stands out.
2. DIQUEM - Shaped with promise when a good fourth at Amiens on
reappearance. Should improve and has each way claims.
3. CLASSICA MUSICA - Struggling this campaign and likely best watched once
more.
4. DIANE DU PALAIS - Modest recent form figures and likely best watched.
5. CORSAIRE DU BOLONG - Placed finishes on last two starts. Beaten 4L at
Argentan four weeks ago and can do better. Shortlist.
6. BRISE DES ULMES - 4.5L third at Laval came in stronger race. Can improve
again and looks set to play a major role running barefoot.
7. CASCADE BUROISE - Drops in grade and will find this more suitable but
yet to place at this track in fourteen starts.
8. ANTI DOCTOR - Poor winning record but no surprise were he to fill a place.
9. BAMBOU DE CALVI - Well beaten on reappearance last week at Bordeaux.
Must improve sharply.
10. CARLITA GIRL - Thriving at present. Won four starts back at Saint Brieuc
and placed twice since. Contender with no shoes.
11. BARON DU BOURG - Contested a G2 three weeks back and was far from
disgraced finishing ninth. Huge grade drop and can go close.
12. BLACK JACK FROM - String of DQ and hard to fancy following that.
13. CALIN DE MORGE - Won five starts ago but struggled since. Generally an
honest performer however and will find this easier. Interesting.
14. COLONEL - Uninspiring recent form figures and happy to oppose.
15. BLUES DES LANDIERS - Perfect two from two for this driver and drops
significantly in grade. Will find this a lot easier.
16. BLE DU GERS - Placed on recent outings including here ten days back.
Now third up so could be primed and easy to fancy.
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Summary
CARLITA GIRL (10) is thriving this campaign and maintains a great winning
record. Expected to take beating once more. BLE DU GERS (16) placed on
both outings. Resumes in good form and finds a realistic chance to win. Keep
safe. BARON DU BOURG (11) was beaten only 6.25L in a G2. Will find this
more suitable and is a genuine threat to all. BRISE DES ULMES (6) made the
frame past two outings and arrives in form. Each way chance.
Selections
CARLITA GIRL (10) - BLE DU GERS (16) - BARON DU BOURG (11) -
BRISE DES ULMES (6)
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Race 2
1. HAHICHA GIRL - Shaped with promise in two starts this campaign. Needs
more however.
2. HEDONISTE D'EM - Won five starts ago but lost her way. Needs to improve
again.
3. HEVA BLONDE - Well beaten on reappearance 19 days ago here and easily
opposed following that.
4. HABILE GEDE - Uninspiring form figures of late. Happy to take on.
5. HISTORIOLA - Won four starts back and placed twice since. In great form
and can give another bold showing.
6. HARMONIE D'EM - Looks for third straight victory. Rapidly progressive at
present and a 2L winner here four weeks ago. The one to beat.
7. HILYROSE D'ICELEA - Powered clear for 6L victory here three weeks ago.
This no tougher so expected to take beating once more.
8. HIRONDELLE DU RIB - DQ on back to back starts of late but had won two
outings previous and is hard to entirely rule out.
9. HUELBA - Yet to miss the placings after five starts. Looks a smart prospect
and can improve further. Keep safe.
10. HAPPY AND LUCKY - Won and placed twice from four starts this
campaign. In great form and has each way claims.
11. HAWAI TEAM - 11L third here 11 days ago. Place claims with similar
performance.
12. HEGATE LOVE - 4L second in slightly better race than this three weeks
back. Solid winning claims if building upon that.
Summary
HILYROSE D'ICELEA (7) went clear for a wide margin victory in latest. The one
to beat in this similar looking contest. HARMONIE D'EM (6) won past two starts
and is improving all the time. Look to keep safe bidding for hat-trick. HUELBA
(9) placed on both attempts so far this campaign. Now third up so can be primed
and holds each way claims. HAPPY AND LUCKY (10) is thriving. Consider
each way.
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Selections
HILYROSE D'ICELEA (7) - HARMONIE D'EM (6) - HUELBA (9) - HAPPY
AND LUCKY (10)
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Race 3
1. INTREPIDE D'ALESA - First time starter from the Cristophe Chalon stable.
Market check advised.
2. IRIS DES CHAMPS - DQ on debut 49 days ago at La Capelle and will need
to improve sharply.
3. ISBA DE LOU - Happy to oppose having been DQ on sole start so far.
4. IMAGINE D'AR - Yet to place in four starts and may struggle once more.
5. IDEALE DU CHENE - Powered clear for 4L victory at Nantes 17 days ago.
This is a lot tougher but remains unexposed. Interesting.
6. ILMA CORDA - Placed first up then progressed to win on second start. Looks
a nice prospect. Shortlist.
7. IRIA DU POMMEREUX - Inconsistent filly that needs more at this level.
8. ISOLA FARNESE - Modest form figures recently including here last week.
Will need to show improvement.
9. I ALONE - Back to back victories of late. This is tougher but improving rapidly
and no surprise were she to bring up the hat-trick.
10. IRINUSHKA - Placed on four of seven starts. Certainly has the ability to win
and looks a threat to all.
11. INTREPIDE LADY - Close to another victory based on 1.25L second here
last week. Can improve again.
Summary
IDEALE DU CHENE (5) impressed when going clear for a wide margin success
last time. Looks smart and can take beating once more. I ALONE (9) aims for
a third straight victory. Improving and rates a big chance. INTREPIDE LADY
(11) was a close second here in latest. That form reads well and could take
another step forward. Keep safe. ILMA CORDA (6) is indicating ability and
deserves to try better races. Consider each way.
Selections
IDEALE DU CHENE (5) - I ALONE (9) - INTREPIDE LADY (11) - ILMA
CORDA (6)
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Race 4
1. HUSTELLA MAG - Struggling this campaign and is unplaced from twelve
runs at this track. Likely best watched.
2. HORUS DES CHAMPS - 2L second at Lyon-Parilly four weeks ago was a
good effort. May now be improving. Shortlist.
3. HAPICIUS - Running consistently this campaign without troubling the judge.
Place likely best.
4. HAWAI MENCOURT - DQ on three of last five starts and easily opposed
following that.
5. HURIEL SPEEDHYCAT - Placed on last two starts and looks overdue a
victory. Beaten just 3L second latest and can progress again. Keep safe.
6. HAMMAMET - Winless after 20 starts but rates well on best form. Shaped
well on recent outings and now third up so could be primed. Threat to all.
7. HERNANIE DE GODREL - String of poor efforts and happy to ignore.
8. HERO SENSE - Mid-field finishes on recent attempts. Will now be primed
but a place is likely to prove best.
9. HYSOPE DE NGANDA - Drops in grade but will need that to spark her back
into form.
10. HELIOS DES CHAMPS - Modest form this campaign and happy to oppose
including here three weeks back.
11. HELICIANE D'ERABLE - 2.5L winner at this track in similar contest four
weeks ago. This is no tougher and expected to give another bold showing.
12. HOLLY D'AMOUR - DQ on reappearance. Will need to make a sharp
improvement.
13. HEROINE DU LANDRET - Big drop in grade and should finish closer as a
result. Hard to rule out.
14. HUGH DE BANVILLE - Poor winning record and happy to take on in current
form.
15. HALOWIE RENARDIER - Been highly tried this campaign and whilst down
the field she gets to a much more realistic opportunity. Threat to all.
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Summary
HELICIANE D'ERABLE (11) impressed when winning here last time. This is no
tougher and looks the one to beat. HORUS DES CHAMPS (2) returned to near
best form when a close second. Can improve again and gets a big chance to
shed maiden tag. HURIEL SPEEDHYCAT (5) placed on last two starts. In good
form and an each way player. HALOWIE RENARDIER (15) gets a significant
drop in grade. Threat to all at this level.
Selections
HELICIANE D'ERABLE (11) - HORUS DES CHAMPS (2) - HURIEL
SPEEDHYCAT (5) - HALOWIE RENARDIER (15)
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Race 5
1. GRAMIGNA DODVILLE - 5L third at Meslay Du Maine was arguably a career
best. This is tougher but hard to rule out racing barefoot.
2. GRACE DU DIGEON - Won four starts back but mid-field finishes all starts
since. Needs to progress again.
3. GOOD GIRL MARCEAUX - Inconsistent performances this campaign. Top
driver booked would suggest a big run is anticipated but hard to trust.
4. GODZILLA BLUE - Modest form figures and easily opposed.
5. GERONIMO QUICK - Rates well but recent form below par. Must bounce
back running with no shoes.
6. GLOIRE JOYEUSE - Amongst the first two on last four starts. Clearly in great
form and holds a big each way chance racing barefoot.
7. GO TO DE HOUELLE - Disappointed all starts this campaign and happy to
oppose.
8. GRISABELLA VRIE - DQ three weeks ago here when bidding for third
straight success. That can be excused and should remain in good form.
Interesting.
9. GLORIA VICI - Stayed on into a well beaten third last week at Pontchateau.
Place likely best.
10. GOLDEN LADY - Out of form and easily opposed.
11. GORGEOUS GASCOGNE - Has won three times but generally finishes
down the field.
12. GLOSSY THOURJAN - Took a big step forward when placing here five
weeks back. Each way claims if progressing again.
Summary
GRISABELLA VRIE (8) has to be excused a DQ last time but had impressively
won two starts prior. Contender if finding the finish. GLOIRE JOYEUSE (6) is
thriving at present having finished amongst the first two on last four attempts.
Big winning chance. GLOSSY THOURJAN (12) placed last time. Can improve
again and holds each way claims. GOOD GIRL MARCEAUX (3) gets an eye-
catching jockey booking. Threat to all.
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Selections
GRISABELLA VRIE (8) - GLOIRE JOYEUSE (6) - GLOSSY THOURJAN
(12) - GOOD GIRL MARCEAUX (3)
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Race 6
1. HARLEY DE GUEZ - DQ last time but had been in much better form before.
Genuine threat to all if finding the finish.
2. HELP ME WIN - Running consistently this campaign. Each way chance once
more.
3. HUNTER VALLEY - Thriving this campaign and just missed the placings in
a G2 here four weeks back. Down in grade. Contender.
4. HATIKA BOURBON - Won four and placed four times from eight career
starts. Talented and consistent. On the shortlist.
5. HISTOIRE D'UNA - Won three starts back but has struggled since. Worth
one more chance.
6. HALMA VICI - Disappointing recently but interesting if judged on wins earlier
in the campaign.
7. HARLEY DE LAUMAC - 4L sixth in a G3 at this venue 17 days ago. This is
easier and is expected to give a bold showing.
8. HELIADE DU GOUTIER - 4L third here 19 days back. That was best run this
campaign and can improve further. Big chance.
9. HARRAH DIBAH - Modest recent form figures and happy to oppose.
Summary
HUNTER VALLEY (3) produced a close fourth in a G2 and will go close with a
similar performance. The one to beat. HATIKA BOURBON (4) is talented and
consistent. Expected to give another bold showing. HELIADE DU GOUTIER (8)
has progressed with each start so far this campaign. Big chance. HARLEY DE
GUEZ (1) may bounce back from a DQ but had been in much better form
before. Threat to all if finding the finish.
Selections
HUNTER VALLEY (3) - HATIKA BOURBON (4) - HELIADE DU GOUTIER
(8) - HARLEY DE GUEZ (1)
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Race 7
1. ZEBRINA FONT - Has good driver booked for first run in this country. Likely
to run a big race with no shoes.
2. ZENYATIA LUX - Modest form shown so far and will need to improve.
3. FLEUR DU POLEA - Poor winning record and form not at best recently.
Needs more racing barefoot.
4. FRIMEUSE D'AZUR - 7L second here 46 days back. Can improve and is
worth holding safe.
5. FLORETTE DE BLARY - Honest mare that is in good form at present. Fourth
at this venue 11 days ago. Each way claims.
6. FLACA - Modest form so far this campaign and lightly best watched.
7. FARELLE DES DOUITS - Winless after 53 starts and unlikely to change that
statistic here.
8. FUSION MERITE - Placed on reappearance but not progressed as expected.
Goes well for this driver however and is hard to rule out.
9. FILKA DREAM - Promising reappearance but DQ 11 days back at this
course. Happy to oppose now.
10. DARSHANA - Well beaten at this track last week and happy to oppose.
11. FLORA SUEDOISE - Uninspiring recent form figures and looks up against
it once more.
12. FACTICE MONTAVAL - Has resumed well below best and likely to struggle
once more.
Summary
ZEBRINA FONT (1) gets an eye-catching jockey booking for first start in this
country. Contender. FRIMEUSE D'AZUR (4) holds a great winning record. In
good form and rates well. Keep safe. FLORETTE DE BLARY (5) has been
running consistently this campaign. Big each way claims. FUSION MERITE (8)
placed on first run this season but not yet progressed. Goes well for this driver
however and hard to rule out.
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Selections
ZEBRINA FONT (1) - FRIMEUSE D'AZUR (4) - FLORETTE DE BLARY (5) -
FUSION MERITE (8)
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Race 8
1. FANTASIA DE LIGNY - Improved with each start this campaign and gamely
held rivals for 3L success here 17 days ago. Easy to fancy.
2. FORTUNA MESLOISE - Back to back DQ but interesting if judged on win
start before that. Running with no shoes here.
3. FERLAINE - Modest form so far this campaign and may prove best watched.
4. FOLIE DE HOUELLE - Poor winning record and unlikely to boost that here.
5. FAUVE BERRY - 1L success here two outings back stands out as rare good
performance. Is always hard to rule out at this track.
6. FASTY DU LUOT - DQ last week but in much better form before. Worth
another chance now and a threat to all if finding the finish racing barefoot.
7. FAZENDA DE MORTREE - Won five starts ago but struggled since. Needs
more.
8. FAVORITE - Won six runs ago and placed on three subsequent starts.
Clearly in great form and has each way claims.
9. FERIA DU METZ - Went clear at Beaumont for 3L victory two starts back but
that form is questionable and has disappointed again since.
10. FLEUR DE LARRE - Placed second up and fair run since. Place claims
racing barefoot.
11. FIBULE DU VIVIER - Returned to form with game 1.5L success at this track
and trip. Big chance of going back to back running with no shoes.
12. FLANDRE - Concerning that she refused to race last time and like best
watched now.
13. FROSTIE LOVE - 1.5L third here three weeks back. This is slightly tougher
but been progressing this campaign and has an each way chance.
14. FRANCE MADRIK - 3L success here two outings back but DQ since.
Interesting at best but hard to trust.
Summary
FIBULE DU VIVIER (11) returned to form when winning here and can improve
again. The one to beat. FANTASIA DE LIGNY (1) progressed with each run this
campaign. Went clear last time and holds big winning claims. FASTY DU LUOT
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(6) can be excused latest DQ as had been in much better form before. Threat
to all if bouncing back. FROSTIE LOVE (13) is warming towards a win after a
placing here. Each way hope. FAUVE BERRY (5) scored by 1L two outings
back which stands out as a rare good performance but is always hard to rule
out at this track.
Selections
FIBULE DU VIVIER (11) - FANTASIA DE LIGNY (1) - FASTY DU LUOT (6) -
FROSTIE LOVE (13) - FAUVE BERRY (5)
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MAUQUENCHY - 30 December
Race 1
1. EL PASO DIGEO - 7L eighth in easier company without shoes latest.
Unlikely to feature up in class with shoes back on.
2. EMMA BUCH - Unplaced in three starts at this track. Others have achieved
more.
3. EASY ANGELE - 6L fourth in this grade on penultimate walk-up effort. Could
go well.
4. ECLAIR DREAM - 10L defeat in easier company here 42 days ago. Others
preferred.
5. EMILE DU VAR - Not sighted on reappearance at Vincennes but could be
set for improvement racing barefoot.
6. ETOILE VICTORY - 2L scorer in an easier contest here on penultimate
outing prior to a solid fifth at Vincennes. Thereabouts.
7. EH COQUINE - DQ'd on two of previous three runs. Look elsewhere.
8. EXOTIC JET - Form of his 2L runner-up at this course two attempts back
offers a place chance.
9. EWING - Improved nose second at Vincennes six days ago. Running
barefoot. Interesting.
10. ELVIRE DU ROCHER - No form this term to suggest an upturn in form is
imminent.
11. EROS DU FERRON - 4L seventh in this grade 13 days ago. One for the
placings.
12. EVAN PAULO - 1L Cabourg walk-up success at this standard start of
October. Go well.
13. EL LOCO - 9L sixth in this grade on reappearance. Could build on that.
14. EREBOR - DQ's in last three outings. Opposed.
15. ENJOLEUR LEMAN - Mixed form in easier grades this term. Others more
persuasive.
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16. ELORIUS DE GUEZ - Not progressing currently. Needs improvement to
feature.
17. ELLORA DU CEDRE - 1L third in a stronger Vincennes walk-up 19 days
ago. Key player dropped in class.
18. ENZO SLIPPER - 1L third at this level on reappearance at Chartres four
weeks ago. Go well.
Summary
ELLORA DU CEDRE (17) finished 1L third in a stronger Vincennes walk-up.
Might produce a bold show down in class. Key player. EVAN PAULO (12)
displayed improved form with a 1L Cabourg walk-up success at this standard
prior to a absence. Rates well. ENZO SLIPPER (18) enters each-way
calculations after a promising reappearance. ETOILE VICTORY (6) is holding
form well enough to reach a placing.
Selections
ELLORA DU CEDRE (17) - EVAN PAULO (12) - ENZO SLIPPER (18) -
ETOILE VICTORY (6)
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Race 2
1. ECHO JIEL - 1L Amiens winner in this grade prior to disappointing eighth
three weeks ago. Could bounce back.
2. DUC D'OR - 3L third in a stronger walk-up 12 days ago at Vincennes. Primed
to go well.
3. CARLA DU HOULME - Modest efforts since resuming. Others preferred.
4. COCO DU CIRE - 1L second in a Graignes auto-start 19 days ago. Tougher
task back in a walk-up.
5. EMPIRE CITY - Down the field in three similar walk-ups since resuming.
Needs sharp progress.
6. ELMIKA DE VIETTE - 6L sixth at this level last week at Pontchateau. One
for the placings.
7. DWELLING HEIGHTS - 11L fifth in a stronger walk-up 30 days previously at
Graignes. Keep in mind.
8. DUC DE CASTELLE - Mixed form this term but takes a significant drop in
class. Interesting.
9. CYRUS DE CAYOLA - No worthwhile form this campaign. Readily opposed.
10. CYCLOPE D'OSTAL - Yet to fire in walk-ups this term. Minor role likely.
11. APACHE DE CHENU - Down the field in previous two outings in this
standard. Others preferred.
12. BE BOP MARCEAUX - 7L seventh in stronger company on last walk-up
start. Could reach the frame.
13. CAP LIGNERIE - 6L sixth at this level 21 days ago at Amiens. Others have
stronger claims.
14. CROMA DU GUIBEL - More miss than hit this term. Step forward required.
Summary
DUC D'OR (2) delivered a 3L third in a stronger walk-up at Vincennes. Primed
to go well eased in grade. Contender. DUC DE CASTELLE (8) catches the eye
dropping in class following mixed form this term. Interesting. ECHO JIEL (1)
scored by 1L in this level prior to a disappointing eighth. Could bounce back.
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One for the placings is BE BOP MARCEAUX (12) who faced tougher rivals
when last seen in this discipline.
Selections
DUC D'OR (2) - DUC DE CASTELLE (8) - ECHO JIEL (1) - BE BOP
MARCEAUX (12)
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Race 3
1. FESTINA NAY - Down the field in this company prior to absence but better
expected racing barefoot.
2. FUSEE DIGEO - 1L Cherbourg winner in this grade prior to solid fourth 17
days ago at Nantes. In the mix.
3. FORESTER DIESCHOOT - DQ's in previous two walk-ups. Unlikely to
feature after a break.
4. FRANCOIS NAY - Scored in this grade without shoes earlier this term but
quieter run expected this time.
5. FABIO FOOT - Third in this grade 25 days ago. Could improve.
6. FRONSAC DE BOMO - 11L fifth on reappearance at this level four weeks
back at Chartres. Should strip fitter.
7. FILOU D'AIROU - 7L success when last seen in this class. Could go well.
8. FERRY BOAT - DQ'd latest but a 1L runner up in this grade previously at
Cherbourg. Thereabouts.
9. FURIOSO DE WATOU - Down the field at this level in a Reims walk-up 17
days ago. Others preferred.
10. FRIDA BERGIL - Poor strike-rate and recent form is questionable. Others
more reliable.
11. FLOORFILLA CHIC - Mounted winner three outings back but more on plate
in this discipline. Place chance racing barefoot.
12. FLORE DUB'S - Consistent performer at this level. Solid each-way
contender.
13. FORLANE DEBAILLEUL - Needs sharp progress following two modest
efforts since resuming.
14. FEE DANOVER - Beaten a long way four days ago at Cordemais but could
be ready for improvement racing barefoot.
15. FRANCE DE VALNY - Overall profile suggest this is too tough a task.
16. FOURTEENTH OF JULY - Down the field in last two runs at this level.
Others have stronger claims.
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17. FANTACHILLU - 1L third when last seen in a walk-up and races without
shoes. Interesting.
18. FEVE DE BEYLEV - Excellent mounted form this term but not in the same
league in this discipline. Others more persuasive.
Summary
FANTACHILLU (17) produced a 1L third when last seen in a walk-up. Set for
sharp progress racing without shoes. Interesting. FUSEE DIGEO (2) won by 1L
in this grade prior to solid fourth. In the mix. FESTINA NAY (1) can be forgiven
a recent moderate effort in this company prior to an absence. Better expected
running barefoot. FERRY BOAT (8) is worth considering after a 1L runner up
effort in this grade on penultimate outing.
Selections
FANTACHILLU (17) - FUSEE DIGEO (2) - FESTINA NAY (1) - FERRY
BOAT (8)
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Race 4
1. FLASH MCQUEEN - Yet to score in 24 mounted contests. Others preferred.
2. FLEUR DU BOISROND - DQ'd on mounted debut. Best watched.
3. ECHO SELLOIS - Little form in 31 mounted starts. Look elsewhere.
4. ESTEVE LE FOL - Dual walk-up winner in first mounted start.
5. DECLIC DU GADE - 9L third on previous start in this discipline. Place option
after a 145 day break.
6. DUC DE CLARBEC - Unplaced in seven mounted starts. Best ignored.
7. DELTA DE LA VALLEE - Two places from 36 mounted races doesn't inspire
confidence.
8. ELFIE DE BANVILLE - In poor mounted form at present. Needs
improvement.
9. DANCER FOR MONEY - Beaten out of sight on reappearance at Cabourg
three weeks ago. Hard to enthuse.
10. FLAMBEUR ROYAL - Yet to fire since resuming but has a decent strike-
rate compared to his rivals. Consider.
11. DUC DE LARRE - 7L runner-up at this level 33 days ago two outings back
at Le Croise Laroche. Each-way challenger.
12. ELVIS D'AUVRECY - Unplaced in three mounted runs. Needs pronounced
improvement.
13. DON JUAN DE MOERES - 12L third at this level when last seen in this
discipline. Frame chance running with no shoes.
14. ET MAINTENANT - 5L runner-up in weaker company 31 days ago. Others
more persuasive.
15. FORAIN JENILOU - 4L scorer in a stronger mounted event three attempts
back. Should feature.
16. ELIXIR - Seven wins from 16 mounted starts. Folly to discount even after
poor run three weeks ago at Cabourg.
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Summary
FORAIN JENILOU (15) looks poised for a big effort following a 4L victory in a
stronger mounted event three outings back. Rates highly. FLAMBEUR ROYAL
(10) is yet to fire since resuming but holds a decent strike-rate compared to his
rivals. Consider. DUC DE LARRE (11) delivered a 7L runner-up effort at this
level. Each-way challenger. One to keep in mind is multiple mounted winner
ELIXIR (16) who could easily bounce back.
Selections
FORAIN JENILOU (15) - FLAMBEUR ROYAL (10) - DUC DE LARRE (11) -
ELIXIR (16)
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Race 5
1. GADJO DE CARENTONE - Unplaced in 11 outings. Look elsewhere.
2. GENERAL OASIS - 3L fourth at this level nine days ago at Argentan was
improved form. Place option.
3. GAMER DE BULIERE - Won two of previous three walk-ups including in
stronger company prior to absence. Key player if sharp on return.
4. GAUGUIN MAZA - 10L defeat in this company on reappearance a month
ago at Amiens. Others preferred.
5. GENTLEMAN DE PUCH - 2L third in this class three attempts back. Could
go well running barefoot.
6. GUERRIER JIHAIME - Uninspiring walk-up form this campaign. Looks up
against it.
7. GINO DE PIENCOURT - DQ's in two of previous three walk-ups. Best
ignored.
8. GAULOIS JENILOU - Consistent walk-up type who looks sure to run his
race. Finished runner up the last four occasions. Include.
9. GOSPEL D'ARIANE - Down the field in previous few walk-ups. Plenty to find
on form.
10. GOVANON - Beaten out of sight since resuming. Readily opposed.
11. GOLAN HEIGHTS - 1L Pornichet scorer in this company on penultimate
outing. Player.
12. GULLIVER DES BOIS - Holds some ability at this level. Place chance at
best.
13. GHOST DE BARB - Not improving in this discipline currently. Needs more
to be a factor.
14. GITANO DE LUISLO - Mixed form at this standard but capable on a going
day. Interesting running with no shoes.
Summary
GAMER DE BULIERE (3) won two of the three previous walk-up outings
including at a stronger level prior to an absence. Boasts solid credentials if
sharp enough on return. GENTLEMAN DE PUCH (5) produced a 2L third in this
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class three attempts back. Could go well. GOLAN HEIGHTS (11) holds good
form in this grade including a 1L win on penultimate run. In the mix. GAULOIS
JENILOU (8) is one to include as consistent in this discipline.
Selections
GAMER DE BULIERE (3) - GENTLEMAN DE PUCH (5) - GOLAN HEIGHTS
(11) - GAULOIS JENILOU (8)
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Race 6
1. GAMINE DE RIBEAU - 4L seventh in this grade 16 days ago at Le Mans.
Place option at best.
2. GISLAINE DE MAUZUN - Solid form in this company since resuming. In the
mix racing barefoot.
3. GELINOTTE DU DOME - Two runner-up efforts prior to winning in this grade
three outings back. Considered running with no shoes.
4. GAIETE DU DOME - 1L third in stronger company 36 days ago at this venue.
Could reach the frame racing barefoot.
5. GOOD LIFE - Dual winner in this class earlier this term. Dangerous to
dismiss.
6. GLAMOIRE - 1L winner in this standard at Nantes three weeks back. Overall
profile suggests not guaranteed to replicate.
7. GUITARE DIGEO - Dramatic improvement winning at Nantes 17 days ago
following two DQ's. Interesting if able to repeat.
8. GUINESS DE JOYERE - 1L scorer at this level 24 days ago at Bordeaux.
Each-way chance in a competitive race.
9. GENESALIA - 2L fourth in better company a month ago here. Could reach
the frame.
10. GO TO AMERICA - Down the field on reappearance at Vincennes a
fortnight ago. Needs sharp progress.
11. GINA SAINT QUENTIN - Two disappointing auto-start runs latest but
should be more at home in this discipline.
12. GIULIA DU NIL - Regressed since a good comeback effort when second.
Others preferred on fourth attempt this season.
13. GLORIOUS LIFE - 1L second in this grade 10 days previously was
improved form. Place chance.
14. GRACE DU KASTEL - Woefully out of form. Ignore.
Summary
GELINOTTE DU DOME (3) could be set for improvement after a couple of low-
key runs. However at this venue finished second in this grade previously.
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Consider. GOOD LIFE (5) is a dual winner in this class earlier this term. Looks
capable of putting in a good shift. GUINESS DE JOYERE (8) and GUITARE
DIGEO (7) both won last time and are set to be involved in the finish if able to
replicate.
Selections
GELINOTTE DU DOME (3) - GOOD LIFE (5) - GUINESS DE JOYERE (8) -
GUITARE DIGEO (7)
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Race 7
1. HELLENDOR - Poor run on comeback effort at Cabourg when 15L ninth two
weeks ago. Work to do.
2. HAPPY DANICA - Hasn't yet built on 7L debut walk-up success but could
come back to form here. Considered.
3. HOLLYWOOD CHINE - Solid placed form on the whole at this standard.
Each-way option.
4. HARRYBEAU DE COUET - Needs to improve on two runs since resuming.
Others have stronger chances.
5. HORACE - All or nothing type but has ability judged on runaway success
here three outings back start of October. Dangerous.
6. HEDWIGE - 6L scorer prior to two DQ's. Folly to dismiss and rates highly is
able to finish.
7. HARLEY DE QUARO - Scored in this grade earlier this term. Frame
potential.
8. HOLMES - Regressed since debut victory. Others more persuasive.
9. HARBELLA - 5L scorer in weaker company 17 days back at Nantes. Could
build on that but risky.
10. HILLINOIS - One place from 20 outings. Sixth at Vincennes a fortnight ago
and progress is needed.
11. HILTON BERRY - Yet to win in 12 outings. Others have stronger claims.
12. HALDO D'YMER - Down the field in a recent auto-start at Cabourg two
weeks back. Unlikely to feature.
13. HARRY LE BEAU - 1L scorer in this grade three attempts back prior to
below par efforts. Place chance.
14. HELIA DAIRPET - DQ a fortnight ago at Le Mans but solid second
previously. Enters each-way calculations.
Summary
HORACE (5) is an all or nothing type but holds plenty of ability when on a going
day judged on a runaway success here three outings back. Dangerous to
dismiss. HAPPY DANICA (2) has not yet built on a 7L debut walk-up success
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but could come back to form. Consider. HOLLYWOOD CHINE (3) holds some
decent place form at this standard. Each-way option. Don't discount HEDWIGE
(6). A frustrating individual but if able to finish will take some stopping.
Selections
HORACE (5) - HAPPY DANICA (2) - HOLLYWOOD CHINE (3) - HEDWIGE
(6)
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Race 8
1. DJANGA BEST - 1L fourth in this grade on penultimate outing. Frame
chance.
2. ECU D'AND - Won in this standard earlier this campaign but gone off the boil
subsequently.
3. CLEAR WATER SPRING - No worthwhile form prior to absence to suggest
anything but a minor role likely.
4. DIAMANT DU CHATEAU - 7L second in this class prior to two DQ's. Could
be involved if completing. Runs with no shoes.
5. CROKS DE GUEZ - Not profiling like he will be involved in the finish here.
6. ELLA BECO - Three abject runs since resuming. Look elsewhere.
7. ESTA DE CRENNES - Down the field in a stronger walk-up on reappearance
at Saint Malo a month ago. Hopes pinned on drop in class and running barefoot.
8. DU SNOB - 2L success in this company 75 days ago at Chartres.
Thereabouts if sharp enough on return.
9. BAGO SPORT - Fair placed form prior to two disappointing efforts. Drop in
class could help.
10. DAUPHIN DU PRE - Well beaten in this company earlier this term and
unlikely to play a part on recent form.
11. DESTIN DE STAR - 6L eighth in better company 12 days ago at Vincennes.
Considered at this lower level.
12. BORIGANO - Solid form last season including 1L third in a class E walk-up
prior to 301 day absence. Each-way contender.
13. DOSSIMO - Beaten out of sight recently including at Vincennes 12 days
ago. Best watched.
14. COQ D'AVRAN - Shown glimmers of promise but likely to find a few too
good.
15. CALINETTO MASAMYNO - 6L fourth in weaker company a fortnight ago
at Bordeaux. Others have stronger chances.
16. DAMOISEAU - 2L third in a class E walk-up nine days ago. Strong chance
down in grade racing barefoot.
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Summary
DAMOISEAU (16) produced a 2L third in a class E walk-up nine days ago.
Strong chance down in grade and racing barefoot. Don't discount DU SNOB (8)
after an absence as he holds plenty of ability. 2L success in this company 75
days ago. In the mix. ESTA DE CRENNES (7) is capable of placing dropped in
class and similar comments apply to BORIGANO (12) who could go well if
sharp enough on reappearance outing.
Selections
DAMOISEAU (16) - DU SNOB (8) - ESTA DE CRENNES (7) - BORIGANO
(12)
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