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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)