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LYON LA SOIE - 27 November

Race 1

1. CAVAN JOA - Off the track since disappointing over this distance in

September. Prefer to watch.

2. ESTCOURT - Beaten a head at Pornichet 2400m last month. Should go

close with a similar effort.

3. SCARLETT OF TARA - Second at Strasbourg 2350m earlier this month and

has won at this track before. Can go well.

4. CURVER - Placed on four outings since a break including over course and

distance 39 days ago. Likely contender.

5. EMBAJADORES - Course and distance winner who was third over 2150m

at this track last week. Should appreciate return to this journey.

6. GOLD BERE - Placed on previous two runs at this track including nose

second over 2150m last week. Thereabouts.

7. PERFECT ROSE - Without a win this year but drops down in class having

finished fifth in Class two 18 days ago. Minor claims.

8. RAJ DE BOISTRON - Course and distance winner recently when scoring by

a neck. Up in grade but not ruled out.

9. BLUE PEGASOS - Winner at this track two runs back and may have found

drop in journey against him next time. Worth another chance.

10. GOLDSTONE - Out of form this campaign and makes little appeal on recent

3.5L fifth at Chantilly AW 2100m nine days ago.

11. ROGER THE SHRUBBER - Down the field on previous three outings and

looks one to avoid.

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12. HONGBAO - Beaten 1L when second in Class four over course and

distance last month. More needed.

13. COOKILAYONE - Second over course and distance two runs back but

lesser effort at Chantilly AW 2100m next time.

14. GOLDPARK - Longstanding maiden and looks vulnerable for win purposes.

15. ZIMBALDINO - Has been off the track since February and is likely to need

this run.

16. DEVIL'S EYE - Two years with success and hard to recommend on recent

efforts.

Summary

CURVER (4) went close without success recently including when second at this

course and distance. Leading contender. RAJ DE BOISTRON (8) scored by a

neck over 2400m at this track last start. Holds claims following up. GOLD BERE

(6) finished a nose second in a 2150m contest at this venue. Could be involved

attempting this longer journey. BLUE PEGASOS (9) can be excused for latest

defeat. Respected back at this track. COOKILAYONE (13) and SCARLETT OF

TARA (3) have place claims.

Selections

CURVER (4) - RAJ DE BOISTRON (8) - GOLD BERE (6) - BLUE PEGASOS

(9) - COOKILAYONE (13) - SCARLETT OF TARA (3)

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Race 2

1. LOOTAH - Scored by 4L in a claimer over 2500m earlier this month. Has

claims of following up.

2. BLEUSKY - Better effort when 2.5L third over 2150m at this track 11 days

ago. Could build on that run.

3. DECBOU - Well beaten in a 2900m class two event last month. Prefer to

watch.

4. ZORMY - Well beaten in two claiming runs at this track recently. Hard to

consider on those efforts.

5. FREE BREATH - 3L handicap winner at Pau AW before second over 2000m

last week. Back up in trip and can go well.

6. SHE'S A UNICORN - Claiming win two runs back before struggling at

Chantilly 2000m last month. Could bounce back.

7. GOMMERVILLE - Well beaten on return to action at Chantilly AW 1900m

three weeks ago. Could finish closer switched to a claimer.

8. NIKOFOTO - Improved effort when third in a handicap over 2150m at this

track last week. Can be competitive.

9. THALYA DU WAL - Drops in class having struggled in Class 1 race at Saint

Cloud earlier this month. Needs to improve.

10. KUNDRIE - 0.3L second over course and distance two runs back and can

be considered on that effort.

Summary

FREE BREATH (5) scored by 3L over this distance two runs back before

finishing second at Pau in a 2000m contest next time. Back up in trip and holds

leading claims. BLEUSKY (2) improved when third at this track over 2150m.

Could go well with a similar effort. LOOTAH (1) was a 4L winner over 2500m in

latest and is respected despite this shorter journey. KUNDRIE (10) is not

without a chance judging on a course and distance second two outings ago.

Selections

FREE BREATH (5) - BLEUSKY (2) - LOOTAH (1) - KUNDRIE (10)

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Race 3

1. WINMAN IN GREY - Class three winner at Compiegne 2400m last month

when scoring by 1.75L. Strong chance to strike again.

2. BRUNLUKKA - Still a maiden but placed on previous two outings. Could be

involved.

3. OUTRUNNER - Well beaten recently and has shown limited ability so far.

More required.

4. HUANG HO - All the way 0.8L success at Pau AW 2400m last month. Likely

contender if in the same form.

5. SOWGAY - Without a win this year but has found the frame on a handful

occasions. Could prove vulnerable on this surface.

6. ZITA DES ECHANAULT - Unable to land a blow over course and distance

on recent starts and may struggle again.

7. YONCA - Shown very limited ability in four runs so far and makes little

appeal.

8. ISLANDOR - Without a win this year but ran with credit when fourth over this

distance last month Pau AW. Could find a place.

9. MISTER MARIO - Longstanding maiden who looks unlikely to be gaining a

first victory in this.

10. ABORIGENE - Out of form recently and is hard to fancy despite this drop

in class.

11. MOUHJIM - May have needed the run when returning at Saint Cloud earlier

this month. Needs to take a step forward.

12. FAMILY MONEY - Well beaten on return at Pont De Vivaux but could prove

fitter for the run.

13. DANSE A RIO - Two years without a victory and could prove vulnerable

once again.

14. BOLD DINO - Unplaced in eight career starts and impossible to include on

current form.

15. ONE YOUMZAIN - Has not be able to prove ability still remains on efforts

this year. Makes little appeal.

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16. XELLENT - Back to form when second at Nancy 1950m two weeks ago

and could pick up minor honours.

Summary

WINMAN IN GREY (1) scored in Class three company with a 1.75L success at

Compiegne over 2400m. Could be hard to beat at this level. HUANG HO (4)

made all the running when winning at Pau at this distance recently and may be

difficult to pass if getting an easy lead. BRUNLUKKA (2) is yet to win but placed

on her last two starts. Can be competitive. XELLENT (16) finished second at

Nancy over 1950m. May find another place. FAMILY MONEY (12) and

ISLANDOR (8) complete the shortlist.

Selections

WINMAN IN GREY (1) - HUANG HO (4) - BRUNLUKKA (2) - XELLENT (16)

- FAMILY MONEY (12) - ISLANDOR (8)

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Race 4

1. INCENDIERE - Sixth in a Class 2 race over 1600m last month. Back in a

handicap but needs to improve.

2. TALISMAN TOUCH - Off the mark by 4L in a maiden at Durtal 2000m last

time. More to come in handicaps.

3. ZERO MAYBE HERO - Likely to have needed the run when seventh over

2150m at this track last week. Should prove fitter for the run.

4. KATAFONIC - Finished second on previous two outings including when

beaten 4L at Lyon-Parilly three weeks ago. Thereabouts.

5. BOKEN - Down the filed in a handicap at Saint-Cloud 1600m earlier this

month. Would like to see more.

6. ERNAN CORTES - Claiming win at this track two runs back but could only

finish sixth at Chantilly AW 1900m next time. Return to this track may help.

7. THANIELLA - Last of sixteen in a handicap at Chantilly AW 1600m recently.

Longer journey could see an improved effort.

8. EXPLORAR - Four-time winner this campaign but is yet to prove himself at

this distance. Fair record on the AW and should go well.

9. JACK O'BOY - Finished fourth on previous two outings both in claimers.

Could find a place judged on 3L third at Durtal 2000m.

10. BEAUTIFUL TIMING - Well beaten on last two outings and nine-race

maiden could prove vulnerable once again.

11. TRIPOO - Better effort when beaten 6L into third in a claimer at Nancy

1950m three weeks ago. Could find a place.

12. BASTILLE FORLONGE - Ten-race maiden who has plenty to find judged

on recent efforts. Others are preferred.

13. BERING PALACE - Fair effort when beaten 5L into fifth at Saint-Cloud

1600m on return. Should improve for that.

Summary

KATAFONIC (4) was beaten 4L second at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m. May go

one place better. EXPLORAR (8) maintains a good record on this surface

though is yet to win at this distance. Holds chances. TALISMAN TOUCH (2)

scored by 4L in a maiden at Durtal. Could have more to offer now switching to

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handicaps. BOKEN (5) struggled at Saint-Cloud over 1600m. Might find this

test more suitable.

Selections

KATAFONIC (4) - EXPLORAR (8) - TALISMAN TOUCH (2) - BOKEN (5)

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Race 5

1. LE PETIT GEGENE - Scored by 2L in a maiden at Cholet 2950m last month.

Could have more to offer in handicaps.

2. ANNODYME - Finished third in a maiden over 3200m at Le Croise when

beaten a neck. Should be competitive.

3. AYDA - Has not been able to build on a victory three runs back. Can look

elsewhere.

4. PETOCHE - Returning from a break when third over 2200m earlier this

month. Should be fitter this time and can improve.

5. BLEKARAIN - Class 3 winner at Nancy 1950m a fortnight ago when scoring

by 5L. Upped in trip but not ruled out.

6. AMIATA - Out of form recently and finished sixth at this track over 2150m.

Needs to rediscover best form.

7. GARIGLIANO - Maiden who was beaten 1.75L at Chantilly AW 2700m three

weeks ago. Can be involved.

8. PETIT BISCUIT - Five-race maiden who is yet to find a place. Needs to

improve for this longer journey.

9. CHRISTINA - Struggled in a maiden over 2500m 54 days ago. Hard to

consider on that effort.

10. WALHALLA - Last of thirteen at this track earlier in the month. Makes little

appeal.

11. AMICALINA - Nine-race maiden who again looks vulnerable.

Summary

LE PETIT GEGENE (1) was off the mark in a 2950m maiden at Cholet by 2L.

Moves into handicaps and could have more to offer. ANNODYME (2) showed

ability in recent outings including when beaten a neck over 3200m. Open to

further improvement. In the mix. PETOCHE (4) might prove fitter for recent run

over 2200m finishing third. May secure another placing. BLEKARAIN (5) scored

by 5L at Nancy though will have stamina questions to answer at this distance.

Selections

LE PETIT GEGENE (1) - ANNODYME (2) - PETOCHE (4) - BLEKARAIN (5)

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Race 6

1. JACQUES COEUR - Seventh in a claimer over 1600m at Lyon-Parilly in

September. Stamina to prove.

2. PALIMERO - German winner who was sixth over 1700m earlier this month.

Could be an interesting runner.

3. GREAT DEAL - Sixth of eight at Saint Cloud 1600m last month. Should find

this easier and not ruled out.

4. CLASSIC MIND - Still a maiden and was well beaten on his only run at this

track. Hard to consider.

5. VEGA MAGIC - 2L winner over 2150m at this track 11 days ago. Not without

a chance dropped in journey.

6. TRUE PEARL - Unplaced in four runs and looks to plenty to find.

7. NYAKIM - Landed a handicap by a nose at Nancy 1350m two weeks ago.

Stamina concerns at this journey.

8. RHODE BAY - Well beaten in a handicap at Chantilly AW 1900m earlier this

month but previous form in claimers gives him a chance.

9. BOURDAIN - Showed limited ability in four runs so far and would prefer to

see more before including.

10. ARROGANTE - May have needed the run at Compiegne last month. Drops

in class but needs to improve.

11. PRINCESSE ILIA - Missed the frame in a couple of handicaps recently but

could finish closer in a claimer.

12. SOFT MELODY - Eleven-race maiden who could prove vulnerable. May

find a place.

13. AFTER RAIN SUN - Below best in two runs since a break and best watched

on this occasion.

14. SHISO - 1.5L second on return from a break over 1700m at Montier-En-

Der. Should be fitter.

Summary

VEGA MAGIC (5) scored by 2L at this track over 2150m in latest. Maintains

strong claims despite tackling a shorter journey. GREAT DEAL (3) finished sixth

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at Saint Cloud but might find this easier and is not discounted. NYAKIM (7)

produced a narrow win at Nancy in a 1350m contest. Rates a chance if stamina

holds out. RHODE BAY (8) proved unable to get involved in a competitive

1900m handicap at Chantilly. Consider revisiting a claimer. PALIMERO (2) and

JACQUES COEUR (1) might also feature.

Selections

VEGA MAGIC (5) - GREAT DEAL (3) - NYAKIM (7) - RHODE BAY (8) -

PALIMERO (2) - JACQUES COEUR (1)

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Race 7

1. MISS BELIEVE - Finished fourth in a claimer at Chantilly AW 1600m earlier

this month when beaten 2L. Likely to need more.

2. KAMARON - May have found 2400m against him last time and previous third

would give him a chance.

3. BY THE WAY - Has been off the track since finishing fifth at Deauville 2000m

in May. Likely to need this run.

4. POET'S BLACK - Missed the frame when fourth in a handicap over 2400m

at this track 11 days ago. Could find a place.

5. LIGHT IN THE DARK - May prove fitter when seventh at Angers 2300m last

month. Needs to take a step forward.

6. LA JAVANAISE - Could not complete a hat-trick when sixth over 2500m at

Le Croise-Laroche. Two from two at this track and could bounce back.

7. JUPYRA - Won both starts including over 2350m this month at Machecoul.

Tougher race but should go well.

Summary

LA JAVANAISE (6) won both her starts at this track. Ran only sixth last time

over 2500m. May return to best form revisiting this venue. JUPYRA (7) secured

victory on both career outings so far including by 1L in a 2350m contest. Could

have further improvement to come. POET'S BLACK (4) missed the frame when

fourth here over 2400m. May sneak a placing. KAMARON (2) drops back in trip

and is not without a chance.

Selections

LA JAVANAISE (6) - JUPYRA (7) - POET'S BLACK (4) - KAMARON (2)

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SAINT CLOUD - 27 November

Race 1

1. PALPITATOR - Struggled 49L ninth in the Listed Prix Scaramouche over

2800m on heavy ground here early last month. Interesting down in grade.

2. GOLDEN WOOD - Good 2L third in a 2400m conditions race at Compiegne

(yielding) in September. Strong claims.

3. PARLAN - Placed on his last three starts in Germany including neck second

in a 2200m handicap at Hannover (soft) a month ago. Interesting.

4. CHECKPOINT CHARLIE - Decent effort 2L third in a 2800m conditions race

on heavy ground here four weeks ago. One to note.

5. JUST A FORMALITY - Returning from a break when 2L fifth in a 2400m

handicap at Toulouse (soft) earlier this month. Notable runner.

6. ELECTRON LIBRE - Below par 7L tenth in a 2000m handicap on heavy

ground here three weeks ago. More needed.

7. MONTABOT - Unbeaten in three starts prior to 2L second in a 2800m

conditions race on heavy ground here last month. Bold show expected.

8. NORTHERN ROCK - 16L last of six in a 2100m conditions race on heavy

ground here earlier this month. Best watched.

9. MADDORE - Minor role likely upped markedly in trip following a 20L sixth in

a 1200m conditions race at Chantilly (heavy) three weeks ago.

Summary

MONTABOT (7) showed good form when 2L second in a 2800m conditions

race on heavy ground here. May play a leading role. CHECKPOINT CHARLIE

(4) is another considered following a 2L third over 2800m conditions contest on

heavy going at this venue. PARLAN (3) came home a neck second in a 2200m

handicap at Hannover. Could register a big effort. JUST A FORMALITY (5) is

an each-way chance having finished 2L fifth over 2400m at Toulouse.

Selections

MONTABOT (7) - CHECKPOINT CHARLIE (4) - PARLAN (3) - JUST A

FORMALITY (5)

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Race 2

1. HEMPEREUR - Disappointing 13L fourth in the G3 Prix de l'Avenir over

2400m at Nantes (soft) last month. Capable of better.

2. HOTEL DIEU - Victorious by 6L in the G3 2400m Prix de l'Avenir at Nantes

(soft) last month. Leading contender.

3. HELLO BALL - Promising 2L fourth in a 2600m maiden at Angouleme (soft)

start of this month. Interesting.

4. HENVOL DE CHABA - Good 6L second in the G3 Prix de l'Avenir over

2400m at Nantes (soft) five weeks ago. Strong claims.

5. HUELGOAT - Successful by 10L in a 2400m conditions race at Paray-le-

Monial (yielding) last month. Notable runner.

6. HOLLEE - Fair 8L third in a 2400m conditions event at Lyon-Parilly (yielding)

last month. Improvement needed.

7. HILLARY - Improved on debut effort when winning by 2L in a 2400m race at

Lyon-Parilly (yielding) last month. This a tougher affair.

8. HISTOIRE DE COEUR - Impressed when winning by 8L in a 2300m

conditions race at Le Mans (soft) three weeks ago. Interesting.

9. HOLLY - Unbeaten in three starts including the G3 Prix des Guilledines over

2300m at Durtal (soft-to-heavy) end of last month. Top chance.

Summary

The unbeaten HOLLY (9) registered a 2L victory in the G3 Prix des Guilledines

at Durtal. Set to paly a part in the finish. HOTEL DIEU (2) is another expected

to be involved having won by 6L in the G3 Prix de l'Avenir over 2400m at

Nantes. HENVOL DE CHABA (4) comes with chances after 6L second in the

aforementioned G3 Prix de l'Avenir. HUELGOAT (5) produced a 10L Paray-le-

Monial win over 2400m. Noted in this higher grade.

Selections

HOLLY (9) - HOTEL DIEU (2) - HENVOL DE CHABA (4) - HUELGOAT (5)

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Race 3

1. ORANDI - Held 21L fourth in the Listed Prix Isonomy over this course and

distance on soft-to-heavy ground five weeks ago. Handicap debut.

2. GIULIO CESARE - Returning from a break when a neck second in a 1400m

claimer on heavy ground start of this month. Interesting on handicap debut.

3. PUNTA CANAILLE - Good 5L third in a 1600m conditions race at Lyon-

Parilly (soft-to-heavy) 18 days ago. One to note on first handicap start.

4. SUMMER FLY - Completed a double when winning by a neck in a 1600m

handicap at Lyon-Parilly (soft-to-heavy) three weeks ago. Top chance.

5. THE SUNRISE - Fair 5L fourth in a 1600m conditions race on heavy ground

here two weeks ago. Making his handicap debut.

6. MEARAS STYLE - Disappointing 9L eighth in an AW claimer over this trip at

Chantilly 17 days ago. Others preferred.

7. FEEL THE FEVER - Below par 10L seventh in a course and distance

conditions race on heavy ground two weeks ago. More needed.

8. MI C'INFILO - Placed on three most recent starts including 5L third in a

course and distance conditions race on heavy ground earlier this month. Strong

claims.

9. BOBIK - Held 14L eighth in a 2000m event on rain-softened ground here ten

days ago. Others preferred.

10. ZAIRE - Neck fourth in a 1600m contest at Longchamp (heavy) when

making his handicap debut a month ago. Bold show expected.

11. JERY SMAIH - Decent 3L third in a 2000m maiden at Angers (soft) last

month. One to note on first handicap start.

12. MA LOUTE - Tried to make all when 1L second in a 1600m maiden at

Angers (soft) 18 days ago. Handicap debut.

13. TOP GLORY - Broke his maiden by a neck when contesting a 2000m

maiden at Durtal (heavy) four weeks ago. Dropping in trip on first handicap

appearance.

14. MAPLE BISQUIT - Fair 4L sixth in a 1600m event at Longchamp (heavy)

on handicap debut last month. Step forward required.

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15. MY LOVELY PASSION - Struggled 10L eighth in a 2000m maiden at

Angers (soft) five weeks ago. Others preferred on handicap debut.

16. INGENIOUS MACHINE - Neck second in a 1600m handicap at Lyon-Parilly

(soft) 22 days ago. Interesting.

17. THORIN OAKENSHIELD - Below par 9L 11th in a 1900m AW handicap at

Chantilly three weeks ago. Others preferred.

18. CHERNABOG - Disappointing 6L eighth in a 1600m maiden at Angers

(soft) 18 days ago. Minor role likely.

Summary

SUMMER FLY (4) seeks a hat-trick having won at Pont-de-Vivaux and a soft

ground 1600m handicap at this venue. May play a part in the finish. MI C'INFILO

(8) is another to consider. Placed 5L third in a conditions race at this course

and distance on heavy going. PUNTA CANAILLE (3) comes noted on handicap

debut following a 5L third over 1600m conditions level at Lyon-Parilly. ZAIRE

(10) was beaten just a neck when fourth over this trip at Longchamp. Shortlist.

Selections

SUMMER FLY (4) - MI C'INFILO (8) - PUNTA CANAILLE (3) - ZAIRE (10)

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Race 4

1. CALVIN - Neck second in an 1800m claimer at Le Croise-Laroche (soft-to-

heavy) 22 days ago. Interesting.

2. THE CHOSEN ONE - Decent 4L fourth in a 2000m claimer at Angers (soft)

earlier this month. Step forward required down in trip.

3. MONTFIQUET - Returning from a break when 7L 11th in an 1800m AW

handicap at Lyon-la-Soie earlier this month. Return to turf a positive.

4. BIBI VOICE - Struggled 16L 13th over 1600m handicap at Angers (soft) 18

days ago. Strong claims switched to a claimer.

5. PICEDO - Fair 8L eighth in an 1800m conditions race at Le Croise-Laroche

(soft-to-heavy) two weeks ago.

6. MORGNY - Out of form in two starts since winning a 1650m handicap at

Craon (soft) by 2L in September. Others hold more obvious claims.

7. GLOBAL PASSION - Decent 6L third in a 1900m handicap at Bordeaux

(soft) three weeks ago. Interesting contender.

8. GREAT DREAM - Claiming winner penultimate start but struggled 18L 12th

in a 1950m handicap at Nancy (soft) subsequently. Drop in trip and return to a

claimer both positives.

9. VESINABA - Disappointing 8L fifth in a course and distance handicap on

heavy ground four weeks ago. Better expected.

10. ESTIBERE - Struggled in recent starts including 11L ninth in a 1600m

handicap at Saint-Cloud (heavy) 28 days ago.

11. SOHO VICKY - 7L tenth in a 1600m handicap at Bordeaux (soft-to-heavy)

last month. Switch to a claimer may bring about a return to form.

12. JASNIN - Victorious by 4L over 1800m claimer at Le Croise-Laroche (soft)

three weeks ago. Leading contender.

13. ASCOT SPIRIT - Down the field 13th in a comeptitive 1600m event at

Longchamp in May. Likely to improve for the run.

Summary

JASNIN (12) impressed when finding success by 4L in an 1800m claimer at Le

Croise-Laroche. Winning claims. BIBI VOICE (4) was in good form prior to a

below par effort at Angers. Consider. GREAT DREAM (8) may play a leading

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role having won by a neck in an 1800m claimer at Le Croise-Laroche delivering

penultimate outing. GLOBAL PASSION (7) is also of interest having been

beaten 6L third over 1900m handicap at Bordeaux.

Selections

JASNIN (12) - BIBI VOICE (4) - GREAT DREAM (8) - GLOBAL PASSION

(7)

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Race 5

1. DOMAGNANO - 14L tenth in a 1400m handicap at Clairefontaine (soft-to-

heavy) five weeks ago. Others make more appeal.

2. DYLAN DANCING - 8L third in an 1800m conditions race at Le Croise-

Laroche (soft-to-heavy) just over three weeks ago. One to note.

3. FULL COURT PRESS - Should appreciate the return to this trip following a

4L fifth in a 1400m handicap on heavy ground here two weeks ago.

4. KING HARTWOOD - Built on two good seconds when victorious by 6L in a

heavy ground course and distance event end of last month. Top chance.

5. VIVA POLONIA - Decent effort 5L sixth over 1400m handicap on heavy

ground here two weeks ago. Interesting.

6. LE KAKOU - 8L sixth in a 1600m event here at the end of last month. More

needed.

7. EN DANSANT - Neck second in a 1400m conditions race at Strasbourg (soft)

just over two weeks ago. Interesting.

8. RAISE THE STAKES - Returning from a break when victorious by 1L in a

1600m handicap at Cavaillon (soft) 19 days ago. Interesting.

9. SIMSONG - Third three most recent starts including beaten 4L in a 1950m

handicap at Nancy (soft) 13 days ago. Claims.

10. SAMWELL - Decent 4L third in a 1400m handicap at Fontainebleau (soft)

15 days ago. Notable runner.

11. WYOMIA JASMIN - Good 2L third over 1950m handicap at Le Mans (soft)

three weeks ago. Strong claims.

12. LOVELY MISS - Fair 5L eighth in a competitive 1950m handicap at Le Mans

(soft) 21 days ago. Improvement needed.

13. BLACK NIGHT - Below par both starts since returning including 13L tenth

over 1400m on heavy ground here two weeks ago.

14. MON CIEL ETOILE - Faded when 9L fifth in a 2000m handicap at

Longchamp (heavy) a month ago. Others preferred.

15. PRESS OFFICER - Followed up 2L victory in a 1600m handicap at Moulins

(soft) last month with a 7L eighth over the same trip at Amiens (soft) four weeks

ago. Interesting.

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16. LA RACEUSE - Shaped as if a step back up in trip would suit when 2L third

over 1400m handicap on heavy ground here two weeks ago. Bold show

expected.

17. BERLIN CALLING - Held 10L seventh in a 1950m handicap at Nancy (soft)

two weeks ago. Others make more appeal.

18. NIL DE LA - Held 10L fifth in a course and distance handicap on heavy

going at the end of last month.

Summary

KING HARTWOOD (4) impressed with a 6L victory in a 1600m handicap at this

circuit. May play a role in the finish. EN DANSANT (7) is considered having

been beaten a neck when runner-up over 1400m at Strasbourg. LA RACEUSE

(16) caught the eye when 2L third in a 1400m handicap here. Noted upped in

trip. WYOMIA JASMIN (11) holds claims following a 2L third over 1950m

handicap at Le Mans. Interesting.

Selections

KING HARTWOOD (4) - EN DANSANT (7) - LA RACEUSE (16) - WYOMIA

JASMIN (11)

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Race 6

1. SLICKTEG - Disappointing 7L tenth in a 1200m claimer at Fontainebleau

(soft) two weeks ago. Others preferred.

2. ESSON - Fair 6L seventh in an 1800m conditions race at Le Croise-Laroche

(soft-to-heavy) earlier this month. Interesting.

3. FALMOUTH LIGHT - Out of form of late including 11L 11th over this trip at

Angers (soft).

4. INFINITE PASSION - Neck second in a heavy ground 1400m handicap here

20 days go. One to note.

5. KATDAR - Returning from a break when 22L 12th in an 1800m conditions

race at Le Croise-Laroche (soft-to-heavy) 12 days ago. Improvement likely.

6. MILLIE LILY - Held 5L ninth over this trip in a handicap at Angers (soft) 18

days go. Minor role likely.

7. NOORMANDY - Victorious by 1L in a handicap over this trip at Angers (soft)

18 days ago. Leading contender.

8. FALCON RUN - Good 2L third in a handicap over this distance at Angers

(soft) earlier this month. Notable runner.

9. A HEAD AHEAD - Successful by 8L in an 1800m conditions race at Le

Croise-Laroche (soft-to-heavy) 22 days ago. Interesting back in a handicap.

10. TIME TO FLY - 1L third in a 1400m conditions race on heavy ground at this

track. One to note.

11. ROCK OR BUST - 9L seventh in a 1400m handicap at Longchamp (heavy)

a month ago. Minor role likely.

12. VINACCIA - Faded when 17L ninth in an 1800m conditions race at Le

Croise-Laroche (soft-to-heavy) 22 days ago. Interesting on earlier form.

13. PETERHOF - Neck winner of a 1400m conditions race at Strasbourg (soft)

earlier this month. Notable runner back in a handicap.

14. IT'S ALL A DREAM - Out of form in recent starts including 10L ninth in a

1200m handicap at Chantilly (heavy) end of last month.

15. NOSDARGENT - Signs of a return to form when 8L fourth in an 1800m

conditions race at Le Croise-Laroche (soft-to-heavy) earlier this month.

Interesting.

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16. HERTSHAAN - Fair 5L fifth in a 2000m claimer at Angers (soft) 18 days

ago. Others preferred.

17. HAPPY TO BE - Head third in a 2000m race at Marseilles Borely 13 days

ago. Strong claims.

18. PAROUSIA - Fair 8L sixth in a 1900m handicap at Bordeaux (soft) three

weeks ago. Drop in trip a positive.

Summary

NOORMANDY (7) may play a leading role following a 1L victory in a 1600m

handicap at Angers. HAPPY TO BE (17) gets in off a low weight on the back of

a head third over 2000m at Marseilles Borely. On the shortlist. PETERHOF (13)

is considered on the back of a neck triumph in a 1400m conditions race at

Strasbourg. FALCON RUN (8) holds each-way claims having placed 2L third

over 1600m at Angers.

Selections

NOORMANDY (7) - HAPPY TO BE (17) - PETERHOF (13) - FALCON RUN

(8)

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Race 7

1. KENNY - Completed a Nancy double when winning by 1L in a 2950m claimer

on soft ground earlier this month. Leading contender.

2. SHOW THE WAY - Good 2L fourth in a 3000m handicap on heavy ground

here at the start of this month. Notable runner.

3. ROUGE DESIR - Successful by a neck in a 2350m handicap at Strasbourg

(soft) two weeks ago. Interesting.

4. AN AMKAN - 58L 12th of 17 in a 3000m handicap at Chantilly (soft-to-heavy)

end of September. Minor role likely.

5. SUPER RIDGE - Decent 2L fifth in a 3000m handicap on heavy ground here

at the start of this month. One to note.

6. ZOE LA GRIBOUILLE - Fair 7L fifth in a 2950m conditions race at Nancy

(soft) a month ago. Of interest back in a handicap.

7. BUNOOK - Successful on two of his last three starts including by a neck in

a 3200m handicap at Le Croise-Laroche (soft) 19 days ago. Top chance.

8. LUNA RISKA - Good 4L second in a heavy ground 2500m handicap here

ten days ago. Strong claims upped in trip.

9. DOUVILLE - Fair 8L tenth in a 2700m AW claimer at Chantilly three weeks

ago. Step forward required.

10. AFRICAN FABLE - Down the field of late including 12L 12th in a 2100m

AW handicap at Chantilly last week. Best watched.

11. VATOHIO - Successful by 4L in a 2500m handicap on heavy ground here

ten days ago. Bold show expected.

12. JASHPUR - Disappointing 12L ninth in a 2350m handicap at Strasbourg

(soft) 16 days ago. Others preferred.

13. VISIONARY DREAMER - Fair 5L seventh in a 3200m handicap at Le

Croise-Laroche (soft) earlier this month. More needed.

14. RAJSAPOUR - Decent 3L sixth in a 3200m handicap at Le Croise-Laroche

(soft) three weeks ago. Interesting.

15. NOSTALBOWL - Runner-up two most recent starts including beaten a

head over 3150m at Lyon-Parilly (soft) three weeks ago. Interesting contender.

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16. ZAD TO SEA - Disappointing 18L seventh over 2400m at Nantes (heavy)

two weeks ago. Minor role likely.

17. MAX ATTACK - Struggled of late including 8L ninth in a 2300m handicap

at Le Mans (soft) last week. Step up in trip not certain to suit.

18. FRENCH DIVA - 11L third in a 2400m conditions race at Saint-Brieuc

(heavy) earlier this month. Interesting.

Summary

Top weight KENNY (1) bids to complete a hat-trick following two 2950m wins

at Nancy. May prove hard to beat. BUNOOK (7) is considered for the win after

a neck victory over 3200m at Le Croise-Laroche. Include. VATOHIO (11) looks

capable of registering a big effort. Delivered a 4L success in a 2500m handicap

on heavy going here. LUNA RISKA (8) is also of interest having been beaten

4L second in the aforementioned 2500m course handicap.

Selections

KENNY (1) - BUNOOK (7) - VATOHIO (11) - LUNA RISKA (8)

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Race 8

1. SARENDAM - Good 3L third in a 2400m conditions race at Nantes (heavy)

earlier this month. Interesting back up in trip.

2. GOUREL - Completed a double when victorious by 2L in a 3000m handicap

on heavy ground here 24 days ago. Bold show expected.

3. ALMACADO GREE - Successful by 2L in a 2800m conditions race on heavy

ground here four weeks ago. Notable runner.

4. SIMANO - Struggled two most recent starts including 34L 12th in a heavy

ground 3000m handicap here. Best watched.

5. GLORY DAYS - Good 2L second in a 3000m handicap on heavy going at

this circuit earlier this month. Top chance.

6. TRES SOLID - Bidding to complete a four-timer when neck second in a

2700m AW claimer at Chantilly 23 days ago. Interesting.

7. VYSOTSKY - Impressive 7L winner of a 2400m conditions race on heavy

ground here four weeks ago. Notable runner.

8. TOP BY COCOONING - Decent effort 2L third in a 3000m conditions race at

Toulouse (soft) 16 days ago. One to note.

9. SAINT SACRE - Victorious by a head in a 3000m handicap at this circuit 24

days ago. Bold show expected.

10. GOLD DES SOURCES - Held 8L sixth in a 3000m handicap on heavy going

here start of this month. Interesting if putting that effort behind.

11. HARD TALK - Held 15L sixth in a 2350m handicap at Strasbourg (soft) 16

days ago. Others preferred.

12. BONFIRE HEART - 7L third in a 2500m claimer at Le Croise-Laroche (soft-

to-heavy) 12 days ago. Interesting.

13. KING NONANTAIS - Decent 8L third in a 2350m handicap at Strasbourg

(soft) earlier this month. Has run well over this course and distance in the past.

14. ESCAPADE NOCTURNE - Head second in a 3000m handicap on heavy

ground here start of the month. Notable runner.

15. FOLLE PASSION - Struggled of late including 9L eighth in a 3000m

handicap on heavy ground here 24 days ago.

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16. JIMMIE LEE - Fair 9L fifth in a 2800m conditions race on heavy ground

here four weeks ago. Improvement needed.

17. VASY SAKHEE - Good 10L third in a 2500m handicap on heavy ground

here ten days ago. Interesting up in trip.

18. GARRY D'AZE - Neck third in a 2400m handicap at Craon (soft-to-heavy)

six days ago. One to note.

Summary

GOUREL (2) finds another winning opportunity following two wins here

including over 3000m on heavy going. GLORY DAYS (5) is another to consider

having been beaten 2L into second in that course handicap. ALMACADO

GREE (3) returned from a break with a 2L success in a 2800m conditions race

at this circuit. Noted back in a handicap. SAINT SACRE (9) produced a head

win in a heavy ground 3000m handicap here. Holds claims. TRES SOLID (6)

provided good form on soft surfaces in the past. Comes into this on the back of

a neck second over 2700m AW claimer at Chantilly.

Selections

GOUREL (2) - GLORY DAYS (5) - ALMACADO GREE (3) - SAINT SACRE

(9) - TRES SOLID (6)

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VINCENNES - 27 November

Race 1

1. GREZ - Completed a double with victory at Laval at the start of this month.

Top chance.

2. GABIN D'ERONVILLE - Good 10m fourth in an auto-start at Graignes 24

days ago. One to note.

3. GRAND PAJELO - Put a DQ behind when 27m sixth at this track ten days

ago. Others preferred.

4. GONDOLIER - Races barefoot following a neck victory at Laval three weeks

ago. Interesting.

5. GREAT KOOL - Below par ninth in an Angers auto-start just over two weeks

ago. Minor role likely.

6. GO FAST TEJY - Others preferred following a DQ in an auto-start at Lyon-

Parilly last week.

7. GUERCH SEVEN - DQ'd late on in an auto-start here 21 days ago.

Dangerous if maintaining stride.

8. GRANDIOSO - Winner of two of his last three outings in mounted company

including by 23m at Enghien in August. Likely to improve for the race.

9. GENERAL DE LOIRON - Down the field in an auto-start here five days ago.

More needed.

10. GLORIOSO BELLO - Fifth twice prior to a DQ at Saint-Galmier earlier this

month. Others hold more obvious claims.

11. GOLD DU CHATELET - Seventh both starts since returning including in an

auto-start at Angers 16 days ago.

12. GALACTIC CASTELETS - DQ'd two of his last three starts including at

Graignes a week ago. Others look more reliable.

13. GIGOLO DU NOYER - Races barefoot having been DQ'd in a higher grade

at Laval 12 days ago. Interesting contender.

14. GUNSHO NELLIERE - Off the track since a 24m sixth in an auto-start at

Enghien in October last year. Others preferred.

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15. GREAT D'ARRY - DQ'd two most recent starts including here earlier this

month.

16. GENERAL SLY - Tried to make all prior to fading 9.6m fourth at this venue

last month. Bold show expected.

Summary

Hat-trick seeking GREZ (1) holds strong claims on the back of a victory at Laval.

On the shortlist. GUERCH SEVEN (7) is considered for the win having DQ late

on at this circuit. Include. GENERAL SLY (16) showed good form when fourth

in a higher grade here. Big effort expected. GABIN D'ERONVILLE (2) came

home fourth in a Graignes auto-start. Each-way claims.

Selections

GREZ (1) - GUERCH SEVEN (7) - GENERAL SLY (16) - GABIN

D'ERONVILLE (2)

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Race 2

1. FARRELL SEVEN - DQ'd late on in an auto-start here at the start of this

month. Interesting.

2. FRISSON D'AMOUR - Decent effort 4m fourth in an auto-start at Bordeaux

17 days ago. One to note.

3. FRONSAC - Made all to win by a nose at Laval back in September. Notable

runner.

4. FILHIO DE LOU - Decent 14m fourth in a competitive event at Chartres five

days ago. Strong claims.

5. FESTIN D'HAUFOR - DQ'd at this circuit earlier this month. Others make

more appeal.

6. FOLLOW ME FLASH - Placed on each of his last three starts including neck

third in an auto-start here start of this month. Bold show expected.

7. FOREVER D'ECAJEUL - Races barefoot following two down the field efforts

at this venue. Improvement likely.

8. FIRST DE PIENCOURT - Struggled tenth at Argentan four weeks ago. Best

watched.

9. FABULOUS FRENCHY - Completed a double when making all at Laval three

weeks ago. Leading contender racing barefoot.

10. FILS D'HAUFOR - Below par ninth at this track 21 days ago. Others make

more appeal.

11. FOREVER'S FELLA - DQ'd on five of his last six starts. Others look more

reliable propositions.

12. FILOU DE LARRE - DQ'd two most recent starts including at Laval four

weeks ago. Best watched.

13. FEELING BOY - DQ'd at this track earlier this month but is of interest on

his victory in a handicap at Maure-de-Bretagne prior.

14. FALCO FUN - DQ'd twice since winning at Chartres last month. Dangerous

on best form.

15. FILEAS D'OSMOZ - Completed a four-timer with a 9.2m victory at Lisieux

start of this month. Top chance.

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16. FANGIO COBO - DQ'd at Beaumont-de-Lomagne three weeks ago. Others

make more appeal.

Summary

FILEAS D'OSMOZ (15) impressed with a 9.2m victory at Lisieux. May play a

leading role. FABULOUS FRENCHY (9) recorded a victory at Laval. Shortlisted

with shoes removed. FILHIO DE LOU (4) ran fourth at Chartres having won at

Chatelaillon prior. Include. FOLLOW ME FLASH (6) is also of note following a

neck third in an auto-start at this circuit. Interesting candidate.

Selections

FILEAS D'OSMOZ (15) - FABULOUS FRENCHY (9) - FILHIO DE LOU (4) -

FOLLOW ME FLASH (6)

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Race 3

1. EUROPA DE CHENU - Runner-up in an auto-start at this circuit last week.

Strong claims.

2. EASY AND NICE ER - Held 24m ninth in a handicap at Chateaubriant just

over two weeks ago. Others preferred.

3. DIVINE GIRL - Decent effort 12m fifth in a walk-up at this venue. Step forward

needed.

4. ELECTION COQUINE - Third twice prior to an 18m tenth in an auto-start

here last week. One to note.

5. ENIEME CHANCE - Struggled three starts since returning from a break.

Minor role likely.

6. ESCAPADE - DQ'd two most recent starts. Others look more reliable

propositions.

7. EVA GIRL - Back to form with a 9m fourth here three weeks ago. Interesting.

8. EUREKA FAC - Below par 36m seventh in an auto-start at Argentan 12 days

ago. Better expected racing barefoot.

9. EMILIA CEIJY - Decent effort when 9m fifth here three weeks ago. Notable

runner.

10. ELENE BOURGEOISE - DQ'd late on in a competitive event at this track

21 days ago.

11. DE LA CHENEVIERE - Placed two most recent starts including 10m third

in an auto-start at Argentan two weeks ago. Top chance.

12. EGERIE DE BANVILLE - DQ'd in a handicap at Le Mont-Saint-Michel a

month ago. Needs to put last two efforts behind.

13. ENERGIE D'ECHAL - 48m tenth in a handicap at Angers. Others make

more appeal.

14. ELITE SAN LEANDRO - Victorious by 4.1m at this track earlier this month.

Strong claims.

15. ETOILE DU PERCHE - Decent 15m third at Nantes in a handicap just over

three weeks ago. Interesting.

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16. ELMIKA DE VIETTE - Fair 12m fourth in an auto-start at Bordeaux 17 days

ago. Step forward needed.

Summary

DE LA CHENEVIERE (11) is considered for the win following a second in an

Argentan auto-start. Contender. ELITE SAN LEANDRO (14) finds a winning

opportunity having won a walk-up at this circuit. On the shortlist. EUROPA DE

CHENU (1) finished second in an auto-start here. Makes appeal. ELECTION

COQUINE (4) is another of note if putting a disappointing auto-start effort here

behind. A big effort is expected from EMILIA CEIJY (9) who came home fifth

when beaten 9m at this venue.

Selections

DE LA CHENEVIERE (11) - ELITE SAN LEANDRO (14) - EUROPA DE

CHENU (1) - ELECTION COQUINE (4) - EMILIA CEIJY (9)

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Race 4

1. GLORIOUS STORM - Successful by 6m in an auto-start at Le Crois-Laroche

end of last month. Bold show expected.

2. GLORIA MIKA - Races barefoot following 33m 12th in a walk-up at

Mauquenchy last week. Improvement expected.

3. GLINDA - Runner-up in a walk-up handicap at Strasbourg last month. Switch

to an auto-start no issue.

4. GLOIRE DES LOYAUX - Absent since a 9m victory in an Enghien walk-up

at the end of June. Danger if sharp for her return.

5. GAGNANTE MESLOISE - Decent effort 12m fourth in a walk-up here three

weeks ago. Interesting.

6. GERGOVIE DE GODREL - Placed on two most recent starts including 1.4m

second in a walk-up here start of this month. Placed twice from four previous

auto-start races.

7. GRANDISSIMA - Raced from the front when runner-up in a mounted race

here earlier this month. Failed to score in 21 previous driven races.

8. GUIMAUVE DELB - DQ'd in a walk-up at this venue five days ago. Others

preferred.

9. GELULE - Successful in an auto-start here on penultimate start. May put

subsequently 21m fifth in a walk-up here behind.

10. GRANDE GALAXIE - Struggled when ninth in a walk-up at Les Sables end

of August. Best watched.

11. GAME ATTITUDE - Tried to make all when third at this circuit two weeks

ago. Notable runner.

12. GELA DE BELLOUET - DQ'd in a walk-up here last week. Others make

more appeal.

Summary

GLORIOUS STORM (1) may play a leading role following a victory at Le Croise-

Laroche. On the shortlist. GERGOVIE DE GODREL (6) looks capable of

showing up well on the back of a 1.4m second in a walk-up at this circuit. GAME

ATTITUDE (11) can be considered for the win having placed third in an auto-

start here. GLOIRE DES LOYAUX (4) is another of interest. Won impressively

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at Enghien in the spring. May progress. Include. GLORIA MIKA (2) is an each-

way contender racing barefoot.

Selections

GLORIOUS STORM (1) - GERGOVIE DE GODREL (6) - GAME ATTITUDE

(11) - GLOIRE DES LOYAUX (4) - GLORIA MIKA (2)

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Race 5

1. IRLANDO DES LUCAS - Beaten 24m when runner-up at Agen on debut five

days ago. Strong claims.

2. INSOLENCE DU LUDE - Struggled twice since finishing runner-up at

Cherbourg on debut in September. Interesting in this grade.

3. ICE TEA - Below par 66m fifth at Graignes just over two weeks ago. Others

preferred.

4. IRMA DE TOUCHYVON - Held 21m sixth in an auto-start at Enghien five

weeks ago. Others make more appeal.

5. I AM JACK - Successful at Cherbourg on penultimate start. Notable runner

despite heavy defeat when eighth in an auto-start here subsequently.

6. IDOLE DU LOUVET - DQ'd two of her last three starts. Dangerous if

maintaining stride.

7. IMAGE DE REVE - 39m third at Agen five days ago. Bold show expected.

8. IRIANCE DE GUEZ - Decent effort 18m fourth at this circuit ten days ago.

Top chance.

9. IGOR TURGOT - Victorious by a 0.1m in an auto-start at Hyeres last month.

Leading contender.

10. ILDA DE BERTRANGE - DQ'd in an auto-start when debuting here four

days ago. Interesting.

11. IDYLLE DU CHATAULT - Down the field all three starts to date. Best

watched.

12. ILLICO DU GUESNE - Returning from a break when 21m sixth at Nantes

earlier this month. Others make more appeal.

13. IRONIE DES BROUETS - Held 45m eighth in an auto-start at Enghien last

month. Step forward needed.

14. IGOR DU CHANOY - Unraced Ouragan de Celland gelding. Interesting.

15. INSOLVABLE - Beaten over 60m eighth in a walk-up at La Capelle when

making his debut 16 days ago. Others hold more obvious claims.

16. ISERIA DE PLAY - Struggled 60m seventh at La Capelle on debut earlier

this month. More needed.

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Summary

IRIANCE DE GUEZ (8) can be considered for the win following a fourth at this

circuit. Can build on that effort. On the shortlist. IGOR TURGOT (9) may have

a hand in the finish having won by a nose at Hyeres. In the mix. IRLANDO DES

LUCAS (1) placed 24m third in a walk-up at Agen. May progress. Include.

IMAGE DE REVE (7) showed ability when third in that same Agen contest.

Each-way claims.

Selections

IRIANCE DE GUEZ (8) - IGOR TURGOT (9) - IRLANDO DES LUCAS (1) -

IMAGE DE REVE (7)

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Race 6

1. HAHITIENNE GIRL - Unraced Ludo de Castelle filly. Interesting on debut.

2. HAIKA MAGIQUE - Held 75m sixth at this circuit just over two weeks ago.

Best watched.

3. HARKANE DES BORDES - Decent 10m fifth at Chartres five days ago.

Interesting on mounted debut.

4. HAPPY NEW YEAR - DQ'd two of her three starts but placed 33m third in a

driven race at Mauquenchy penultimate outing. Mounted debut.

5. HERA DU PONTSEUIL - Held seventh at Cherbourg at the start of this

month. Minor role likely.

6. HARMONY JIEL - DQ'd at Reims in September. Likely to improve for this

effort.

7. HELIA HAUFOR - DQ'd in a competitive driven race at Meslay-du-Maine last

month. Mounted debut.

8. HABANERA MIP - Sent off at big odds when 42m fourth here last week. One

to note.

9. HERMINE D'OLIVERIE - Returning from a break when DQ'd at this circuit

eight days ago. Dangerous on earlier form.

10. HAWAI SIBEY - Runner-up two most recent starts including beaten 0.1m

here four weeks ago. Top chance.

11. HISTORIA ROSA - Decent 12m sixth in an auto-start here ten days ago.

Making her first start in a mounted race.

12. HILYROSE D'ICELEA - Victorious at Graignes in a driven race penultimate

start. DQ'd at the same venue subsequently. Mounted debut.

13. HOUMANA - Put a DQ behind when 27m second back in a mounted contest

here last week. Strong claims.

14. HEUREUSE DE VIVRE - Good 10m second at this track 17 days ago.

Notable runner.

15. HERMIONE D'ARGENT - Fair 33m third at this track earlier this month.

Interesting contender.

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16. HEDONISTE D'EM - Return to mounted racing a positive following a DQ at

Nantes in a driven handicap earlier this month.

Summary

HAWAI SIBEY (10) might play a part in the finish following a nose defeat when

runner-up at this circuit. HOUMANA (13) can be considered for the win after

delivering a 27m second at this track. On the shortlist. HEUREUSE DE VIVRE

(14) holds claims having run second here prior. Open to progress. Interesting.

HERMINE D'OLIVERIE (9) can take a step forward second up. Previously DQ

at this venue.

Selections

HAWAI SIBEY (10) - HOUMANA (13) - HEUREUSE DE VIVRE (14) -

HERMINE D'OLIVERIE (9)

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Race 7

1. HOLD UP QUICK - Good 5.2m third in an auto-start at La Capelle 16 days

ago. Bold show expected.

2. HIT PERRINE - Improved effort second up when neck runner up at Graignes

earlier this month. Notable runner.

3. HIPPOMENE QUESNOT - Placed third at Nantes just under three weeks

ago. Interesting.

4. HERMES HAUFOR - Returning from a break when 36m 12th at Argentan 12

days ago. Improvement expected.

5. HAVRAIS - DQ'd in a competitive auto-start at Toulouse six days ago. Others

make more appeal.

6. HIBIKI DE HOUELLE - Off the mark with a 0.1m victory at Argentan just

under two weeks ago. Top chance.

7. HAPICIUS - Held 30m seventh at Laval three weeks ago. Step foward

needed.

8. HAVE SEVEN - First start since June came when 18m eighth here last week.

Bold show expected with improvement on the cards.

9. HIGHLANDER FAC - Struggled 11th here on his return from a break eight

days ago. Capable of better.

10. HAZARDOUS GAME - Fair 45m seventh at this circuit two weeks ago.

Interesting on earlier form.

11. HAMPTON AMERICA - Winner of two of his last three starts including by

12m at Chartres three weeks ago. Leading contender.

12. HARRY D'ECAJEUL - Decent 12m fourth in an auto-start here earlier this

month. One to note.

13. HARRY DU LYS - Below par 48m fifth in a mounted race here 11 days ago.

Others hold more obvious claims.

14. HAPPY BEJI - Struggled 54m seventh in a handicap at Vire. Minor role

likely.

15. HAMOUR TEJY - Held 21m seventh at Reims 18 days ago. Improvement

required.

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Summary

HIBIKI DE HOUELLE (6) recorded a 0.1m success at Argentan. May play a

leading role. Contender to follow up. HAMPTON AMERICA (11) is considered

for the win following an impressive victory at Chartres. Include. HAVE SEVEN

(8) could deliver an improved effort after an eighth at this circuit. Interesting.

HOLD UP QUICK (1) also holds a chance having finished third in an auto-start

at La Capelle.

Selections

HIBIKI DE HOUELLE (6) - HAMPTON AMERICA (11) - HAVE SEVEN (8) -

HOLD UP QUICK (1)

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MAUQUENCHY - 27 November

Race 1

1. ERISTOFF GOLD - Running consistently well this campaign but does

struggle to win. Solid place chance.

2. ESCAPADE DU LAYON - Interesting on 2.5m second at Lignieres two starts

back. Not the most consistent and has disappointed since but a genuine threat

if showing best.

3. DANAE FOR EVER - Uninspiring form figures this campaign and happy to

oppose.

4. DJOAMAX - Out of form and unlikely to factor.

5. ETOILE DE MONGOCHY - DQ on reappearance. Long-standing maiden and

unlikely to change that statistic.

6. ECLAIR DE CERIZE - 11m fourth at Argentan 12 days ago. Each way claims.

7. ELIXIR DE LARA - Impressed when going clear for 8.9m success at Saint

Malo. That was a big return to form and can go close with similar performance.

8. EOLE DESBOIS - Ended last campaign out of form but resumes dropped in

grade and is hard to rule out.

9. CHANELLE DE GINAI - Placed on last two starts and in better form. Beaten

9.2m latest and can improve again. Big chance.

10. CAPRICE DE STAR - Modest gelding that looks worth opposing.

11. CHEMIN DU JACKY - Resumes. Has won first up in the past however so

worth a market check on return.

12. CARABI DU JACKY - Placed on back to back starts earlier in the campaign

but lost his way and needs to bounce back.

13. CEDRE DES VAUCHAUX - Struggled since good second four starts ago.

Long way below that level since however and needs to bounce back.

14. DELICE DU NORD - 10m fifth at Le Croise-Laroche came in a lot stronger

contest. Has an honest overall record and could easily secure another victory.

15. DELTA DE L'ERDRE - Out of form and happy to take on.

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16. DURFAN - Struggled both runs this campaign and happy to oppose

following that.

Summary

ELIXIR DE LARA (7) powered clear for wide margin victory when last seen.

This is no tougher and can prove hard to beat. CHANELLE DE GINAI (9) placed

on last two starts. Clearly in great form and likely to give another bold showing.

Keep safe. DELICE DU NORD (14) was beaten 10m in a stronger race. Will

find this easier and looks a genuine threat to all. ECLAIR DE CERIZE (6) just

missed the placings when last in action. Seems to be improving of late and has

each way claims.

Selections

ELIXIR DE LARA (7) - CHANELLE DE GINAI (9) - DELICE DU NORD (14) -

ECLAIR DE CERIZE (6)

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Race 2

1. EASY DE TROUVILLE - Back to back poor runs and unlikely to show any

more.

2. DUC DE LARRE - Second on two of last three starts and looks overdue a

victory. Upped in grade but has each way claims.

3. DEAL DE JAPE - Uninspiring recent form figures and happy to oppose.

4. DONA DE BEYLEV - Inconsistent mare but has placed twice from last four

starts. Hard to rule out.

5. EXQUISE DANCER - Well beaten fifth at Vincennes in a competitive race.

Will enjoy drop in grade and has each way claims.

6. EVER - Won three starts ago but well beaten both runs subsequently.

7. DIABOLIC QUEEN - Won three outings ago at Rambouillet. Struggled when

upped in grade since and this may prove too tough.

8. ELVIRA FLIGNY - 27m third at Graignes three starts ago was a fair effort

but fairly disappointing since. Needs more.

9. ELIOTT D'AGENVILLE - DQ latest but likely better judged on form of 5.2m

success in start before. Threat to all if finding the finish.

10. ELPHIE DU MARIN - String of DQ and hard to fancy.

11. ELZA DE SOUVIGNE - Not disgraced in recent preps and has a good

record when running third up. Each way chance.

Summary

ELIOTT D'AGENVILLE (9) impressed when powering clear for a success at La

Capelle two starts back. Unfortunate to be DQ only run since. The one to beat

if finding the finish. DUC DE LARRE (2) is in good form at present. Second

twice from last three outings. Big winning chance. ELZA DE SOUVIGNE (11)

shaped better than the position suggests on recent starts. Now third up so could

be primed. Genuine threat to all. EXQUISE DANCER (5) drops in grade after a

better effort at Vincennes. Each way hope.

Selections

ELIOTT D'AGENVILLE (9) - DUC DE LARRE (2) - ELZA DE SOUVIGNE

(11) - EXQUISE DANCER (5)

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Race 3

1. HARGUIN - Placed five starts ago but struggled since. Needs more.

2. HONOR JIEL - Impressive 7.6m winner at this track on reappearance but

DQ since. Back down in grade. Keep safe.

3. HADIASTART - Powered clear for 13m success at Laon two runs ago.

Impressed that day and this is only marginally tougher. Interesting.

4. HADRIEN - Made impressive winning debut and then good second since.

Upped in grade but can progress. Keep safe.

5. HARRY D'OURVILLE - In three career starts has already managed to win

and place. Progressive type that is worth holding safe.

6. HILLINOIS - 20m fourth at Angers two weeks ago. Place claims if improving

again.

7. HAITI ISLAND - Ended last campaign with a win and a place. Has a good

driver booked and a threat to all if primed for return.

8. HORACE - Impressive 34m winner at this track two runs ago but failed to

back that up subsequently. Hard to trust however. Big threat to all at best.

9. HERCULE DU PARC - Beaten 50m into fifth on reappearance. Needs

improvement on that to factor here.

10. HALTESSE DU BOIS - DQ back to back starts and hard to fancy following

that.

11. HERCULE DE BEA - Game 6.6m winner at La Capelle. That was a career

best and may now be improving. Solid pick.

12. HIRONDELLE FEE - Failed to finish on three of last four starts. Happy to

oppose following that.

13. HERMES DU CHENE - Placed three times from eight career starts and on

two of last four. Each way claims.

14. HIGHLAND REEL - Out of form and easily opposed.

Summary

HERCULE DE BEA (11) impressed when a 6.6m winner at La Capelle. Can

improve again and is expected to be hard to beat. HONOR JIEL (2) scored in

good style at this track two starts ago. Will enjoy the return here and is worth

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holding safe. HADRIEN (4) only had two outings so far but already won and

placed. Could continue progressing and easy to fancy. HAITI ISLAND (7) is

interesting. Resumes with good driver booked. Threat to all on form and

confidence would be boosted if seeing market support on return.

Selections

HERCULE DE BEA (11) - HONOR JIEL (2) - HADRIEN (4) - HAITI ISLAND

(7)

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Race 4

1. GALOPIN DE MARTHE - Game 1.3m success at Nantes made it three wins

from last five. This is his toughest task yet but in great form. Go close.

2. GERONIMO DE VIETTE - Impressive 7.9m winner at Vire two starts back

and then narrowly beaten since. Should give another bold running.

3. GARGANTUA - Modest form figures this campaign and happy to oppose.

4. GOSSIP - Great record for this driver. Improving gelding that has each way

claims.

5. GALA D'URFIST - Resumed in great form having placed then won two starts

since. Game 5.3m winner at Reims last time and deserves chance. Keep safe.

6. GOLDORACK - Won three starts ago but that run stands out as generally

been running modestly this campaign.

7. GAMIN DU LERRE - 1.3m second at Reims was best run for some time.

Interesting if able to progress again.

8. GOOD AS NEW - Back to back DQ and happy to oppose following that.

9. GAMAY - 0.1 success at Vincennes in this grade. If anything this looks

slightly weaker however so expected to be hard to beat.

10. GOUROU - Impressive 6.7m winner at Caen two starts ago but DQ when

upped in grade. Worth another chance at this level.

11. GRAPPILLEUR - Lost his way of late and happy to take on.

12. GABY STAR - 21m fourth at La Capelle two weeks ago. That was a fair run

and has place claims if progressing.

13. GANSU SAN - Uninspiring form figures and would need to see market push

on return.

14. GOLD D'ECROVILLE - Beaten just 1.4m when attempting to secure back

to back wins. Clearly in great form and looks a solid pick.

Summary

GAMAY (9) gamely held rivals for 0.1m victory in a competitive contest.

Expected to be hard to beat once more. GALA D'URFIST (5) won last two

starts. Upped in grade but no surprise were he able to secure the hat-trick.

GOLD D'ECROVILLE (14) is in great form at present. Has conditions to suit

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and looks a solid pick. Include. GERONIMO DE VIETTE (2) powered clear for

an impressive success two outings back. Good placed finish since. Each way

claims.

Selections

GAMAY (9) - GALA D'URFIST (5) - GOLD D'ECROVILLE (14) - GERONIMO

DE VIETTE (2)

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Race 5

1. FIDELIO DE DIGEON - Uninspiring recent form figures and easily opposed.

2. EDEN DE VAUVERT - Yet to factor first up and happy to just watch on return.

3. FILOU DU CAIEU - Placed on last two starts. Beaten just 6.7m last time and

definite place claims.

4. FOLLOW JOSSELYN - Powered home for 0.1m victory over course and

distance nine days ago. This is tougher but could easily improve.

5. EXIL D'EREVAN - Disappointing last time but running consistently well prior

and worth another chance.

6. EASY BUSINESS - Well beaten on reappearance and would have to

improve sharply if he is to play a part.

7. ELVIS DES LUCAS - Uninspiring form figures and looks out of his depth.

8. ELECTRO CADENCE - Well beaten on reappearance. Unlikely to factor in

this.

9. FIGHTER KISS - Won back to back starts earlier in the campaign but

struggled since. Must bounce back.

10. FANFAN DU LUPIN - 13m fifth at Laval was a fair run. Each way claims

following that.

11. FADILA - In good form having placed on last two outings. Beaten just 2.7m

third at Cabourg so does not need to find much to break though. Shortlist.

12. FOLIE D'OREL - Struggling of late and likely best watched here.

13. ECRIN DE MESLAY - Game 1.3m winner at Nantes. Can progress again

so look to keep safe.

14. EPICO BLUE - DQ on five of last six starts but secured impressive 14m

victory the time he did find the finish. Clearly hard to trust but a potential threat.

15. FIRST DU RONCERET - Ended last campaign out of form and unlikely to

factor on return.

Summary

ECRIN DE MESLAY (13) placed two starts back and then won last time. Clearly

in great form and expected to be involved. FOLLOW JOSSELYN (4) was a

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game winner over course and distance. Will relish the return here and looks a

solid pick. FADILA (11) was narrowly beaten latest and can progress again.

Keep safe. EPICO BLUE (14) struggles to find the finish but has a lot of ability

if able to do so. Potential threat to all.

Selections

ECRIN DE MESLAY (13) - FOLLOW JOSSELYN (4) - FADILA (11) - EPICO

BLUE (14)

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Race 6

1. FAMOUS DREAM - Unappealing form figures this campaign and may

struggle once more.

2. FRANCE D'OCCAGNES - 1.3m second at Graignes was a good

performance. This is tougher but should remain in good form. Rates well.

3. FOLLOW MY STAR - 8.1m third at Nancy was best run for some time. Threat

to all if able to improve again.

4. FILOU D'ARQUENAY - Struggling this campaign and would need a major

upswing to factor here.

5. FIMOKO STAR - 27m fourth at a country track 26 days ago. Needs more

upped in grade.

6. FAKIR DE PUCH - DQ last three starts. Hard to fancy following that.

7. FOSTINE DE CRENNES - Placed five starts ago but well beaten since.

Happy to oppose.

8. FISTON D'HAUFOR - Has been freshened. Has placed first up in the past

however so little fitness concerns. Hard to rule out.

9. FASHION MAKER - Second on last two starts and looks overdue a victory.

Rates well and is easy to fancy.

10. FOLLE TIGRESSE - DQ latest but has good record for this driver and is

hard to rule out.

11. FABIOLA DE SALSA - Placed two starts back but DQ since. Interesting if

able to find the finish but hard to trust.

12. FLOU ARTISTIQUE - Modest form this campaign and likely to struggle

once more.

13. FIONA DE COQUERIE - 2.7m second at Laval reads as strong form. This

is no tougher and expected to run a bold race.

14. FAON DE GUERINIERE - Well beaten on reappearance but is better than

that. No surprise to see sharp improvement. Good driver booked. Shortlisted.

15. FEE LUCERNAISE - Running consistently this campaign and has place

chances.

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16. FAN DE PHYT'S - 5.3m winner at Lyon La Soie of similar contest. Thriving

at present and can be hard to beat.

17. FLYING BRICKELL - Ended last campaign out of form but has won fresh

in the past so no surprise were he to factor first up.

Summary

FAN DE PHYT'S (16) powered clear for impressive victory in similar contest

last time. Generally a consistent type and can be hard to beat. FASHION

MAKER (9) finished second on last two starts and looks overdue a win. Clearly

in great form and could progress again. Keep safe. FIONA DE COQUERIE (13)

was a close second at Laval. This is no tougher and easy to fancy. FRANCE

D'OCCAGNES (2) placed on last two outings. Is warming towards a victory.

Each way claims.

Selections

FAN DE PHYT'S (16) - FASHION MAKER (9) - FIONA DE COQUERIE (13) -

FRANCE D'OCCAGNES (2)

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Race 7

1. EUROPA THONIC - Ended last campaign out of form and yet to show much

when running fresh so happy to oppose.

2. ECUREUIL BABOU - 8m fourth at Chartres was a good run and has an each

way chance.

3. EMIR DU BOUILLON - 12m fifth at Chartres last time. Needs improvement

upon that amongst this field.

4. ESSENCE ET SENS - Won four starts ago but struggled since. Capable of

a strong showing but hard to trust.

5. ETOILE VICTORY - Progressing this campaign. 4.2m third at Saint Brieuc

and a threat to all if improving again.

6. EL CANTADOR PHEDO - Running consistently of late without troubling the

judge. Place may prove best.

7. EISHIRO DEM'S - Won two starts back and placed since. Clearly in great

form and has a big each way chance.

8. ECLAIR VIVANCIERE - 5.3m fourth at Saint Brieuc 19 days ago. That was

a fair run but will need to improve again.

9. EMMA ROYALE - Well beaten last two starts and happy to oppose following

that.

10. ELITE DE PUCH - Uninspiring recent form figures. Looks up against it.

11. ECHEC ET MAT - Placed on last two starts. Beaten just 0.1m two outings

back so could not have come any closer. Keep safe.

12. ELIXIR DE CRENNES - Great winning record and most recent success

came three starts ago. Disappointing on last two but drops back in grade.

Expected to finish close up.

13. EXPERT DE LA COTE - DQ last two starts and happy to oppose following

that.

14. EVEREST DE BLARY - Struggling to find best form this campaign. Ignore.

15. ECOSSE BLEUE - Running consistently but only managing mid-field

finishes. May prove best watched.

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16. EASYMEDE - Won three starts ago but struggled since. No real surprise to

see her bounce back.

17. ENJEU DAIRPET - 3m second at Chartres two starts back was a good run

and unfortunate to be DQ since. Interesting.

18. ECLAIR DE CALENDES - Well beaten on both starts so far this campaign

and unlikely to improve enough.

Summary

ECHEC ET MAT (11) placed on last two starts. Rates well and looks primed to

strike now. The one to beat. ELIXIR DE CRENNES (12) has been highly tried

of late and can find this much more suitable. Holds a great winning record and

worth holding safe. EISHIRO DEM'S (7) scored two outings back and placed

subsequently. In great form at present and looks a major each way player.

ETOILE VICTORY (5) progressed with every start this campaign. Each way

claims.

Selections

ECHEC ET MAT (11) - ELIXIR DE CRENNES (12) - EISHIRO DEM'S (7) -

ETOILE VICTORY (5)

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Race 8

1. DOLLAR DU CHATELET - Uninspiring recent form figures and easily

opposed.

2. TUXEDO BI - Impressive 8.1m winner at Reims on second career start.

Could be anything at this stage and is very interesting.

3. DESIREZ MOI - Modest form this campaign. Happy to oppose.

4. MASSIVE ATTACK - String of poor results. Unlikely to improve enough to

factor here.

5. DUC PARENTIER - Out of form and may struggle once more.

6. CALYPSO D'ARGENTRE - Well beaten on reappearance but should

improve for that run.

7. DEVERIA - 25m fourth at Laval 12 days ago. This is a lot tougher and a place

would be slightly surprising.

8. DUANG TAA - Placed on two of last three starts. In good form and has each

way claims..

9. CITAN DU SOUND - 13m fourth at Reims two starts back was a good run

but took a backward step last time. Goes well for this driver though and has

each way claims.

10. SAY THAT AGAIN - Likeable gelding that has good course record. Each

way player.

11. CLOVIS MONTAVAL - Good placed finish three starts back but

disappointing since.

12. BELPHEGOR DU PAJ - Running consistently well without troubling the

judge. Needs more if he is to find the money.

13. CALIMERO DU THIOLE - DQ latest but in great form before and likely

worth ignoring latest run. Winning claims.

14. BLUE LABEL - Lost his way recently and unlikely to play much of a part

here.

15. COMTE DES TITHAIS - DQ latest but had won back to back starts prior

including in a better grade than this. May be hard to beat.

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16. ATCHOUM PAN - 5.2m second at Enghien. That was best run form some

time but will need a lot more back up in grade.

17. BEST OF BOURBON - In good form earlier in the campaign but

disappointing last two starts and needs more.

18. DREAM CASH - Contested some strong races last campaign and resumes

in much easier contest. Has won first up in the past so no fitness concerns.

Llikely to play a major role.

Summary

COMTE DES TITHAIS (15) secured back to back wins this campaign including

in a better grade than this. Can be hard to beat. CALIMERO DU THIOLE (13)

was thriving prior to DQ. Worth excusing that run and holds big winning claims.

DREAM CASH (18) resumes in easier race than he usually contests. Big threat

to all if resuming fit. DUANG TAA (8) placed on two of last three outings. Clearly

in good form and holds each way claims.

Selections

COMTE DES TITHAIS (15) - CALIMERO DU THIOLE (13) - DREAM CASH

(18) - DUANG TAA (8)