CHANTILLY - 16th April

Trainer of the day : Yann Barberot (104, 306)

Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (102, 208, 606, 806)

Horse of the day : Green Focus (801)

Dark Horse : Wuayra (406)

Race 1 1. SCALA REGIA - Finished a creditable 5th in a similar contest prior to a break. Lack of fitness and wide draw not ideal but is capable

2. AGUA DE VALENCIA - Proven at this level of competition. Drawn wide on her return but engaging of PCB bodes well for her chances - respect

3. MAYTIME - Moderate performer this season albeit off higher ratings. Nearing a competitive mark now so could improve

4. CRY BABY - Solid performer at this level recently so ticks more boxes than most. Deserves reward for her consistency and Soumillon could provide her that

5. AMAANI - Six-start maiden with moderate form. Continues to slide down the ratings but is best watched for now

6. IKEN WATER - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence. Outside chance

7. DARRELL RIVERS - Veteran mare debuting at this level. Most recent win was on this surface in a claimer - unlikely threat in this company

8. MAGIC SONG - Belatedly opened her account over 1600m two starts back but made little impression off this rating in a similar contest last time. Overlook

9. SHANAWEST - Not disgraced last time when finishing a close-up 6th in a Quinte handicap over 1900m. Has earning potential

10. PANAMERAS - Bounced back with a solid 4th last time in a race of this nature on the turf (heavy going). Can stake a claim if confirming on this surface

11. GIGRETTE - Makes little appeal on current form but could surprise if reproducing her best. Not to be written off just yet

12. ARCADIA - Veteran mare who should strip fitter with a comeback run under her belt. Is capable of better than recent form would suggest

13. FONS SALERA - Relocated from Germany in late 2017 and has made three starts since. Runner-up in her last two outings both in claimers - has more to do now

14. BALLE REELLE - Is at her best on this surface but she has been disappointing this year. Could surprise if able to recapture earlier form - watch for now

15. CHERIES AMOURS - Has gone off the boil this year and continues to slide down the ratings as a result. Makes little appeal on current form

16. DES ANNEES FOLLES - Much-improved last start in an 1100m Quinte+ on the turf. Could stake a claim if confirming that form over this trip and on this surface

Summary Typically competitive Quinte handicap and a case can be made for several of these. However none make more appeal than (4) CRY BABY who has been holding her own in similar contests of late. She is suited to the surface and well drawn with Soumillon in the irons so should feature prominently. (10) PANAMERAS could pose a threat if building on an improved last start although the same could be said of bottom-weight (16) DES ANNEES FOLLES. Both (2) AGUA DE VALENCIA and (1) SCALA REGIA have wide draws to negotiate on their return to action but are capable on their day. (9) SHANAWEST is not without a chance either.

Selections

(4) CRY BABY - (10) PANAMERAS - (16) DES ANNEES FOL LES - (2) AGUA DE VALENCIA - (1) SCALA REGIA - (9) SHANAWEST - (3) MAYTIME - (11)

GIGRETTE

Race 2 1. ROC ANGEL - Last-start winner over the course and distance. Still on the up and can go in again

2. LA FIBRE - Successful in a 1500m Quinte on the all-weather last time. Not without a chance reverting to turf

3. NOBLE CLIFFS - Sparingly raced so must have his issues. Has shown little to get excited about - overlook

4. MATE STORY - Group winner at two but unraced at three. Has fitness concerns but is unexposed - watch

5. JAZZ MELODIE - Consistent throughout a productive 2017 and has scope for further improvement. Eachway chance

6. NORMANDY SPIRIT - Produced a smart comeback effort when 2nd over 1400m on the fibresand. Fitter now more to offer

7. HIGH DREAM - Useful sort but still a maiden after five starts and unlikely to open his account here. Outsider

8. AMBIVALENCE - Lightly raced filly with untapped potential. Last seen in June when runner-up in a Listed race

9. ASFAAR - Not beaten far on her return after a year out. Would have come on since but others preferred

10. EBAMOUR - Capable handicapper who went off the boil towards the end of last year. Best watched on his return

11. SEGRA - Smart filly 3rd in a Listed race in November in just her fourth start. Open to improvement

12. FOLIE DE LOUISE - Model of consistency last seen finishing 3rd in an October Listed race over 1800m. Has a chance

13. GROOVY FILLY - Has shown ability in three winless outings. Looks outclassed on her return but could be winning soon

Summary Whatever the outcome a few of these are worth following and could have bright futures. (1) ROC ANGEL improved with each start after a break culminating in a last-start success over this trip on the fibresand. He is equally adept on the turf and could have even more to offer so is given the nod. However both (4) MATE STORY and (8) AMBIVALENCE are well-above average and can make their presence felt if race-fit after respective layoffs. (6) NORMANDY SPIRIT who has the benefit of a comeback run under his belt could also earn. Nice race!

Selections

(1) ROC ANGEL - (4) MATE STORY - (8) AMBIVALENCE - (6) NORMANDY

SPIRIT

Race 3 1. ELDANZA - Won readily on debut and with a bit in hand. Could have a touch of class about her - follow

2. MONETTE - Workmanlike winner on debut over this trip at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat. Would have come on since

3. AWESOME DAY - Justified market support when beating male rivals on debut. Open to any amount of improvement

4. SIGN O'THE TIME - Start-to-finish winner in the snow at Saint-Cloud and has changed hands since. Warrants respect

5. IMOTEP - Dislodged her rider at the start when quietly fancied on debut. Could make amends

6. RUNWAY - Well-beaten 2nd behind Eldanza in her only start. Can pose more of a threat on these terms

7. PROPOSE A TOAST - Runner-up beaten five lengths over the course and distance on debut. Track experience is a plus

Summary A good standard for a two-year-old race with four debut winners in the line-up. (1) ELDANZA was most impressive when skating clear of (6) RUNWAY to justify favouritism at Fontainebleau and she can confirm superiority over that rival despite a weight turnaround. (3) AWESOME DAY and (4) SIGN O'THE TIME made most of the running when scoring at the first attempt. Both receive weight from the selection so could also pose a threat if allowed to dictate terms.

Selections

(1) ELDANZA - (6) RUNWAY - (3) AWESOME DAY - (4) SI GN O'THE TIME

Race 4 1. LE GITAN - Ultra-consistent. Dual winner at this level and should be competitive back in this grade

2. NIMOCIS - Last-start winner who has found his niche racing at this level of competition. One to beat

3. QATAR SUNSHINE - Not disgraced last time in finishing a close-up 8th at this level. Place chance

4. GLORIA - Improved with each outing this year and has earning potential dropping to this class

5. MASHIANA - German raider. Made the expected improvement to win at the second attempt and has more to offer

6. WUAYRA - Last-start winner at handicap level when racing on the turf for the first time.

7. JOE THE TINKER - Still a maiden after 11 starts and recent form makes little appeal. Others preferred

8. COOL THE JETS - Improved last start at this level on the fibresand. Must confirm reverting to the turf

9. BOMBETTA - Capable of earning on best form but her recent efforts inspire little confidence. Overlook

10. SO SORA - Has disappointed in her last four starts albeit off higher ratings. Capable of better

11. NEW HORIZONS - Not disgraced in finishing 8th of nine on debut. Wasn't beaten a long way and can improve

12. TISHKA - Limited in terms of ability but did record her best finish (3rd) at this level. Outsider

13. LADY SOLDIER - Displayed useful ability in both starts last year. Not seen since July so has fitness doubts

Summary (2) NIMOCIS is proven at this level and won a similar contest over 1400m last time. He will be untroubled by the drop in trip so could follow up racing off the same mark. German raider (5) MASHIANA is open to any amount of improvement in just her third start and she could pose the biggest threat to the selection. However consistent top-weight (1) LE GITAN can also make his presence felt. (6) WUAYRA is the lurker in the pack.

Selections

(2) NIMOCIS - (5) MASHIANA - (1) LE GITAN - (6) WUA YRA

Race 5 1. LILLY KAFEINE - Progressive sort. Wasn't winning out of turn last time and should be competitive again

2. MAHARO - Completed a hat-trick of course wins last time. Unbeaten over the track and trip - big player

3. BLACK CANYON - Has failed to build on the promise of a debut 4th in two subsequent starts. Switches surfaces now

4. IN THE LOPE - Course-and-distance winner who has maintained consistency on his travels. For the shortlist

5. ORIENTAL - Versatile and consistent colt. Makes his comeback racing off a career-high rating - watch for now

6. GREEN BAY - Won a fibresand handicap at Deauville over this trip on his comeback. Could have more to offer

7. MY SCHOLAR - Not seen since beaten a neck in a Listed race in April 2017. Could be anything trying this surface

8. GHADAAYER - Finished 3rd over 1600m last time - her first start since relocating from the UK. More needed

9. NONZA - Lightly raced smart filly. Course-and-distance winner last time and should have more to give

10. COPYING - Would have needed her last start after a lengthy absence. Has ability but may be short a run

11. MAROBOB - Won a handicap over this trip off a lower mark in November. Appears vulnerable in this line-up

12. BHAGEERATHI - Been in good form recently at handicap level. Won her only start on this surface - could surprise

13. ACMAYAG - Ran with promise at a big price (76/1) when 2nd on debut over the course and distance. Improver

Summary Hard to assess. (2) MAHARO seems to thrive on this surface and his continued improvement makes him a hard horse to bet against. Last-start winner (1) LILLY KAFEINE concedes weight to all but should be competitive nonetheless so too (4) IN THE LOPE who can be expected to give another honest account. Returning duo (7) MY SCHOLAR and (NP) ORIENTAL are both capable if at their best after respective layoffs. (6) GREEN BAY and (9) NONZA won on their returns and may have more to offer. Intriguing contest!

Selections

(2) MAHARO - (1) LILLY KAFEINE - (4) IN THE LOPE - (7) MY SCHOLAR

Race 6 1. FLAUTO - Specialist fibresand performer over this trip. Can make his presence felt

2. MAJORELLE - Won a course-and-distance handicap in February but has not reproduced that form in subsequent starts

3. SHAMS BRAZILERO - Has run well on this surface in better races. Returns from a layoff but lots in his favour

4. WORLD POWER - Finished 3rd in a similar contest over the track and trip last time. Has another place chance

5. CARLTON CHOICE - Soundly beaten in last two starts in Quinte+ handicaps. Should fare better at this level

6. GNILY - Slightly disappointing in recent starts at handicap level. Could make amends in this grade

7. ADORABLE JULIA - Showed signs of improvement when a close-up 5th last time. Has scope for further progress

8. JAMIE'S VENTURE - German raider. Has done little to get excited about in five starts - hard to make a case for

9. RIPAZUR - Returned to form last time when 4th in a similar contest over track and trip. Could confirm

10. CAPTIVE - Has nothing to show from 14 starts. Obviously limited and unlikely to pose a threat

11. PRIVATE MONEY - Poor recent form off higher ratings but is capable of better at this level off a lower mark

12. UNDISCOVERED ANGEL - Battling 12-start maiden. Could make the frame if reproducing very best but others are preferred

Summary (3) SHAMS BRAZILERO has run with merit off his current rating in all three of his fibresand outings. He returns from a spell out of action but this drop in class coupled with his rider's 4kg claim make him the horse to beat. (6) GNILY has struggled for consistency at handicap level but should pose more of a threat back in this grade. (1) FLAUTO's only success came in a similar contest and he can make his presence felt if reproducing recent efforts over this trip.

Selections

(3) SHAMS BRAZILERO - (6) GNILY - (1) FLAUTO - (4) WORLD POWER

Race 7 1. HIGHLAND DRAGON - Runner-up in a Quinte+ handicap last time. Hard to oppose back in this grade

2. REBEL LIGHTNING - Capable of earning on best form although recent efforts inspire little confidence

3. MOGADISHIO - Admirable veteran. Continues to run well chasing a hat-trick of wins - expect a brave bid

4. SHAMATORIO - Last-start winner at handicap level over 1500m. Unlikely to repeat given resultant penalty

5. PORSENNA - Outclassed on the turf last time but that run is best ignored. Capable on earlier form - consider

6. ARBOL DE HUMO - Has struggled for consistency in handicaps off a higher rating. Could show more in this grade

7. CATUSHABA - Has become unreliable of late and is better than her recent form suggests. Capable on her day

8. FAST CHARLIE - Last-start winner at this level off his current rating. More to do now but has Eachway claims

9. THAILAND - Steadily holding form and seldom far off the action. Will be thereabout again - place chance

10. ARMORICA - Moderate performer for some time now. Continues to slide down the ratings as a result - outsider

Summary A potential match-race between (1) HIGHLAND DRAGON and hat-trick seeking veteran (3) MOGADISHIO. The latter has recorded back-to-back wins at this level off his current rating so should be competitive. However the top-weight was 2nd in a much stronger race (Quinte+ handicap) last time and on that evidence could hold too many guns for these rivals. (8) FAST CHARLIE appears best of the rest.

Selections

(1) HIGHLAND DRAGON - (3) MOGADISHIO - (8) FAST CHA RLIE - (9) THAILAND

Race 8 1. GREEN FOCUS - Followed up comeback win with a solid 2nd off her current rating last time. Makes most appeal

2. UPENDI - Was 3rd in a Quinte+ handicap on turf two starts back. Recent form on this surface is uninspiring

3. RAJELINE - Last-start winner here over 1600m. Tougher task given penalty but not without a chance

4. ASAP - Showed promise early on when racing on the turf but is not the same horse on this surface

5. ATLAMOUR - Has made little impression in recent starts here but drops in class and Soumillon rides. Watch

6. DIVINE LEONE - Overdue maiden winner at 15th attempt. Erratic on this surface but could could pop in this grade

7. END OF STORY - Back in business with the blinkers on in last two starts. Capable on this surface and in this grade

8. ARPANI - Has struggled for consistency of late but without disgracing herself. Can surprise if on her day

9. BAT ALOUFAT - Appears to have lost her way and tumbled down the ratings as a result. Can pop up on these terms

10. LAVINIA ROSE - Improved last start when 4th here in a handicap over 1300m. Can feature prominently if confirming

11. ETOILE DE MER - Poor recent form here in handicaps over further but can show more dropped in trip off lower mark

12. LA PETITE NIECE - Seven-start maiden who has appeared limited. Was a career-best 4th here over 1500m in February

13. ISLAND IN THE SKY - Poor recent form is probably reflective of her chances and others are preferred

14. LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Improved when 2nd at Deauville two starts back but failed to confirm last time. Unrelaible

15. PRIVATE SCHOOL - Had several re-opposing rivals behind her on the turf last time. Unlikely to confirm on fibresand

16. FRANKO FOLIE - Difficult to make a case for. Could surprise on her day but difficult to know what to expect

Summary

(1) GREEN FOCUS made a winning comeback earlier this year and confirmed her wellbeing off her revised rating last time when 2nd at this venue over 1500m. The drop back to 1400m could find her out early on but she will be running at them in the finish and is taken to resume winning ways. (10) LAVINIA ROSE has patchy form at handicap level but is probably better on this surface and in this grade. She could prove best of the rest although last-start winner (3) RAJELINE could have a say despite a penalty for her recent success.

Selections

(1) GREEN FOCUS - (10) LAVINIA ROSE - (3) RAJELINE - (6) DIVINE LEONE - (7) END OF STORY

REIMS - 16th April

Trainer of the day : Jean-Luc Dersoir (109, 207, 716)

Jockey of the day : Yoann Lebourgeois (310, 502, 612, 807)

Horse of the day : Busis (714)

Dark Horse : Doux Doux (111)

Race 1 1. DEFI DES ELIES - Fair last two runs. More needed to win but could play a minor role. Place chance

2. DAKI DU DORAT - Fair last two runs. More needed to win but could earn some more money. Place chance

3. DIABLO DES PRES - Fair recent form and has done well this track and trip. Should go close gain

4. DIDJI BOY - Distance suited but is unreliable and does need to find a few lengths to win this race

5. DELGADO FLIGNY - A bit unreliable but is fit and ready for this and could finish in the money

6. DIAMANT DE MONCHEL - Not disgraced last time out but has been unreliable and has not won for sometime

7. DESTIN VENESI - Likely to need this run returning from a break. Needs to improve to win this race

8. DEGANAWIDAH - Well tried this year without winning. Quite capable of poppping up in the places

9. DESPERADO JIEL - Found his best form to win comenback run and must be given respect once again

10. DECLIC DU SOLEIL - Battling to regain best and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

11. DOUX DOUX - Not disgraced when fourth in latest. More needed to win but could earn some money

12. DJAB D'ACIER - Last win was in 2016 but was not disgraced when fourth in latest start. Might place

13. DECOSTER VALLEE - Has tended to be unreliable but could be the surprise package of this race

14. DESIR D'OSTAL - Probably needed both comeback runs. Barefoot for this

and should go very close

Summary (14) DESIR D'OSTAL has had the two warm-up races this year and presented barefoot this time clearly indicates a much better run can be expected. To chase him home we are expecting both (3) DIABLO DES PRES and (9) DESPERADO JIEL to follow on their good last runs. (12) DJAB D'ACIER could continue to improve and might place.

Selections

(14) DESIR D'OSTAL - (3) DIABLO DES PRES - (9) DESP ERADO JIEL - (12) DJAB D'ACIER

Race 2 1. FLASH QUICK - First run for Neutron du Cebe colt out of Tentation Quick. Must be respected

2. FLY DU QUENNE - First run for Opus Viervil colt out of Ula d'Arras. Might need this experience

3. FURIANI PEJI - Has not shown much in three starts and is best watched for improvement

4. FORBAN - Just needed comeback run. More needed to win but could play a minor role

5. FISTON DE LA GARE - Nice debut win. Fit and ready for this but is trying a bit further this time

6. FLY DES ANDIERS - Promising recent debut win and could be the one they all have to beat. Big chance

7. FRENCH KISS JIEL - Only seventh over this course and distance last time out. Could play a minor role

8. FAKIR DE LARRE - Not disgraced when third over this course and distance last time out. Consider

9. FIRST DU RONCERET - Nice debut win over further. This does appear stronger but not out of it

10. FUTUR DE BEAULIEU - Good debut win. Tries further this time but is clearly capable of running well

Summary A very interesting race with four of them coming into this race off winning debuts. (6) FLY DES ANDIERS has the best time of them and could be the right one. (5) FISTON DE LA GARE looked good at Cholet and deserves the utmost respect. (7) FRENCH KISS JIEL and (10) FUTUR DE BEAULIEU clearly have some ability and must be considered.

Selections

(6) FLY DES ANDIERS - (5) FISTON DE LA GARE - (7) F RENCH KISS JIEL - (10) FUTUR DE BEAULIEU

Race 3 1. CHARMING ROSE - Fair recent form. Tries her luck in a Mounted race. Might play a minor role

2. BIELOVO D'HOA - Not disgraced when Third in a claimer last time out. Tries a Mounted race

3. BAILEY DE WATOU - Fit and ready for this race but has to prove himself in Mounted races. Others preferred

4. AMIRAL DANICA - Poor recent form but is likely to do better in this discipline and could play a role

5. ASIONA CASH - Poor recent form but is experienced in this discipline and is barefoot for this race

6. APHINEOS - Has not won for some time but could pop up in the places. More needed to win

7. CELEBRE DE FOOT - Nice winner over this track and trip last time out. Must be given consideration

8. CELIANE D'ISQUES - In good form this year and could be the one they all have to beat. Big chance

9. BAIE DE CHAHAINS - In good recent form. Has not won for some time but could finish in the money

10. BOSS D'OURVILLE - Fit and ready for this race and was not disgraced when third last time out. Chance

11. BEL CANTO - Versatile fit and ready and is clearly in with a winning chance. Respect

Summary (8) CELIANE D'ISQUES is proven on a right-handed track and has recently won at Vincennes. She does look the likely winner in this line-up. (10) BOSS D'OURVILLE was not disgraced when third last time out and must be considered. (11) BEL CANTO disappointed last time out but won nicely before that and has a winning chance.

Selections

(8) CELIANE D'ISQUES - (10) BOSS D'OURVILLE - (11) BEL CANTO - (7) CELEBRE DE FOOT

Race 4 1. COPERNIC - Only seventh in comeback run which was over this course and distance. Barefoot this time

2. AZURO - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win this run

3. BACCARAT D'AVRAN - Not disgraced when third over this track and trip last time out. Has a place chance

4. BELLA NONNA - Not disgraced when fifth in comeback run. Battling to regain winning form

5. ARTABAN DU HAMET - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win this race

6. BOLIDE ATOUT - Distance and has run well at this track in the past. Be right there at the finish

7. CHARLY MAZA - Much improved in latest start when runner-up over this track and trip. Chance

8. BIJOU DU REZ - Returning from a break but usually gives of his best. Has a winning chance

9. VA VITE DE CARO - Has not won form some time and needs major improvement to win this race

10. VALEUREUSE D'INES - Battling to regain best form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

11. BIWI D'ECROVILLE - Battling to regain winning form but recent form is fair and is not out of it

12. CITY SEES - Has not won for some time but was not disgraced when third in latest start. Chance

13. VALENCIO DU MAZA - Returned to winning form in comeback run. Must be considered if repeating that effort

Summary A very competitive looking race. (6) BOLIDE ATOUT is coming off a nice win and is barefoot and ready for this race. (11) BIWI D'ECROVILLE is not the most reliable but must be given a winning chance. (7) CHARLY MAZA indicated he could be ready to win when runner-up last time out. (3) BACCARAT D'AVRAN could be a bit fitter this time.

Selections

(6) BOLIDE ATOUT - (11) BIWI D'ECROVILLE - (7) CHAR LY MAZA - (3)

BACCARAT D'AVRAN

Race 5 1. EROS DE JOUDES - Likely to improve on comeback run but is best watched for now. Others preferred

2. ESPOIR ARCTIC - Looked much improved when winning latest start. Could follow up on that

3. EURYSTHEE - Battling to regain best form and needs major improvement to win this race

4. EDEN JIEL - Has really struggled at this course in last three runs. Needs to improve to win

5. ELECTHOR SEGAH - Has yet to win in 11 starts but is not out of it and could finish in the money

6. ETHANO DE BOUTEAU - Disappointing last two runs but is quite capable of earning some minor money

7. ESPOIR DES PLANS - In good form this year and is likely to fight out the finish once again

8. ENZO - Disappointing last two runs but could race fresh of a short break. Watch

9. EL BOY DOTO - Well tried this year and has some fair recent form. Has a winning chance

10. ESTON DU QUENNE - Needed comeback run but is capable of doing much better. Could play a minor role

Summary (2) ESPOIR ARCTIC looked an improved sort when winning last time out and it will not be a surprise were he to follow up and win this race. (7) ESPOIR DES PLANS usually gives of his best and should be right there at the finish once again. (5) ELECTHOR SEGAH and (10) ESTON DU QUENNE are not completely out of it either.

Selections

(2) ESPOIR ARCTIC - (7) ESPOIR DES PLANS - (5) ELEC THOR SEGAH - (10) ESTON DU QUENNE

Race 6 1. EXTREME STAR - Poor last two runs and needs to find a few lengths to win this race. Others preferred

2. ETOILE VICTORY - Has yet to win after 18 starts but could improve on comeback run. Might place

3. ETOILE DE BEAUVOIS - Has not won in 22 starts and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

4. ETOILE DE LA LOGE - Fit and ready for this race and is likely to contest the finish once again

5. ETOILE DE LAHAYE - Modest last two runs but could pop up in the places. Has a place chance

6. EDESSE DE MESANGY - Promising starts to her career and must have a winning chance once again

7. EGERIE COOL - A bit unreliable and is returning from a brerak. Might play a minor role

8. EPINE D'AVRIL - Fit ready and won at this course last time out. Should make a bold bid. Barefoot

9. ELISE D'OR - Not disgraced when fourth in comeback run. Fitter this time and should run very well

10. ENVOUTANTE - Unreliable and was well beaten in latest start. Capable of popping up in the places

11. EPONA DU CHATAULT - Struggling this year and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred

12. ETOILE DE L'ECLAIR - Returned from a break to win well last time out over this course and distance Could folllow up

13. ENERGIE D'ANLOUNA - Has yet to win after 22 starts. Fair recent form and could play a minor role

Summary (12) ETOILE DE L'ECLAIR and (8) EPINE D'AVRIL are both coming off recent wins at this track and it is only tentatively that we offer up (12) ETOILE DE L'ECLAIR as a winning selection. (9) ELISE D'OR was not at all disgraced last time out and must be considered. (4) ETOILE DE LA LOGE is fit and ready for this race and can win.

Selections

(12) ETOILE DE L'ECLAIR - (8) EPINE D'AVRIL - (9) E LISE D'OR - (4) ETOILE

DE LA LOGE

Race 7 1. CLASSIC PEARL ER - Has struggled for sometime now including her comeback run. Needs to improve to win

2. COURTLY LOVE - Unreliable and is battling to find winning form but was not disgraced last time out.

3. CALYPSO TALVA - Continues to hold her form nicely and is likely to fight out the finish once again

4. CLAIRE DU GENIE - Has yet to win after 38 starts and is very unlikely to win this race. Others preferred

5. COQ D'AVRAN - Poor form this year and needs major improvement to win this race. Others much preferred

6. CEVALEA - Unreliable but is fit and ready for this race and could finish in the money

7. BALADE D'AVEZE - Only modest form this year and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

8. CIRCE - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win this race

9. BANANA PEEL - A bit unreliable but is always capable of playing a minor role. Has a place chance

10. BIGOUDIN - Needed comeback run. Likely to improve and could be the suprise package

11. CABALERA - Needed comeback run and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred

12. CALL ME QUICK - Fit and ready for this race. Runner-up in latest start. Clearly not out of it

13. BELINDA DU ROUMOIS - Well beaten in last two starts and is likely to need comeback run. Others are preferred

14. BUSIS - At the top of his game and could be winning his fourth in a row. Big chance

15. CUBA LIBRE - Fair form this year and could finish in the money once again. Place chance

16. BACCARA JIEL - Distance suited but recent form is only modest and needs to find a few lengths to win

Summary

(14) BUSIS remains barefoot and is looking to go to four wins in a row. There is no real reason why he can't as he is at the top of his game. (3) CALYPSO TALVA will need to use the early advantage and then could be the one to catch. (15) CUBA LIBRE and (16) BACCARA JIEL will need some luck in-running but are not out of it.

Selections

(14) BUSIS - (3) CALYPSO TALVA - (16) BACCARA JIEL - (15) CUBA LIBRE

Race 8 1. BAMBOU DE CALVI - Unreliable but was not disgraced when fourth in latest start. Has a place chance

2. ATHOS DU MANOLET - Very unreliable but did win latest at this track and is clearly not out of it

3. BON JENILOU - Ignore last run. Capable of better and does have a winning chance on best form

4. CONCERTO D'EM - Good form this year and is distance suited. Should contest the finish once again

5. BALTHAZAR D'EM - Returns from a lengthy break and likely to need a few runs to get into peak fitness

6. BRIO DE FAVEROL - Battling to regain best form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

7. COCO FLANEL - Unreliable and needs to find a few lengths to win this race. Might play a minor role

8. ABERCROMBIS - Usually gives of his best but may just need this his comeback run. Might place

9. BALISTO DE MAY - Battling to find winning form and needs to find a few lengths to win. Might place

10. ALTIUS FORTIS - Has not won for sometime but is always capable of popping up in the places

11. CHRISTO - In good form and looks to be improving. Has a big chance in this line-up

12. ALLEZ SCHMAR - Well tried this year but has been unreliable. Might play a minor role. Might place

13. VEGAS DES PRES - Only modest form this year and needs to do a bit more to win this race

14. ANAKIN SKYWALKER - Battling to regain winning form. More needed to win but might earn minor money

Summary (11) CHRISTO is barefoot races well on a right-handed track and won nicely last month. If showing his best side he will be the one they all have to beat. (7) COCO FLANEL is a bit unreliable but could finish in the money. (2) ATHOS DU MANOLET and (4) CONCERTO D'EM could both be competitive over this course and distance.

Selections

(11) CHRISTO - (7) COCO FLANEL - (4) CONCERTO D'EM - (2) ATHOS DU MANOLET

MOULINS - 16th April

Trainer of the day : Cédric Boutin (311, 306, 704)

Jockey of the day : Anthony Crastus (109, 311, 405, 704)

Horse of the day : Vic Royal (605)

Dark Horse : Belladame (211)

Race 1 1. SOLITARY MAN - Not beaten far when fifth to Qatar Bolt in a maiden at Chantilly last month. Place prospects

2. YANKEL D'AMOUR - Well beaten last of sixteen on his debut in a maiden at Deauville in December

3. GOT AWAN - Big improvement when third to Sadarak in a maiden at Deauville in November. Consider

4. LA JOCONDE - Disappointing in both starts at Montlucon and Chantilly and needs to improve

5. LILY SALSA - Unplaced in all four of her career starts so far and not recommended here today

6. LORLISALSA - Third of five in a claimer at Lignieres earlier this month. More required today

7. CASAMANCE - Has had a few decent efforts at Lyon Parilly and could run in to a place today

8. SPRING SHOW - Disappointing at Deauville last month after a fair effort on her debut at Chantilly in February

9. TENCARATREDDIAMOND - Good third behind Moisson Precoce at Deauville early last month. Not ruled out here

10. RAFFIGNY - By Silver Frost and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has yet to produce a winner

11. BROKEN DIAMOND - By Diamond Green and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won three from thirty one

Summary (3) GOT AWAN showed plenty improvement in his third and final start of last season when third behind Sadarak in a maiden at Deauville last November. A repeat of that performance can be good enough to break his maiden tag today.

(9) TENCARATREDDIAMOND has had a couple of decent runs and must also be respected. (1) SOLITARY MAN and (7) CASAMANCE are next best.

Selections

(3) GOT AWAN - (9) TENCARATREDDIAMOND - (1) SOLITAR Y MAN - (7) CASAMANCE

Race 2 1. MAJURCA - A promising debut when fourth behind Extreme Nouba at Compiegne last month and can be in the mix here

2. ESCO D'AIRY - By Anzillero and is the fifth foal to run out of a dam that has yet to produce a winner

3. SPIDER LOVE - Unplaced on his debut in a maiden on the flat at Saumur earlier this month

4. RAJ DE BOISTRON - Nothing at all in five outings on the flat and he simply must to better on hurdle debut

5. ELVIS D'YGRANDE - Unplaced in his two career starts on the flat last year and pulled up on hurdle debut at Bordeaux last month

6. PLETHON - Won a maiden on the flat at Amiens in November and is respected on hurdle debut today

7. ECU DES FOSSES - A promising debut on the flat at Pornichet in January and can improve from hurdle debut at Auteuil last month

8. ESPOIR DU TURF - Won a Class E race on the flat at Saumur in his debut last month. Interesting here

9. AUFSTEIGER - Moderate performer last season on the flat but can do better over hurdles

10. LABRO - By Lawman and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has yet to produced two winners

11. BELLADAME - Third behind Eclair D'Etat on her debut over hurdles at Royan last October. Can improve

12. ESME - By Lord Du Sud and is the first foal to run out of a dam that was pulled up in all four runs

13. ELECTROPUS - By Buck's Boum and is the second foal to run out of a dam that has produced a winner

14. EAU DE VIE SIVOLA - Fell on hurdle debut here earlier this month after a creditable run on the flat last month

15. STAR WASHWASHA - Is zero wins from fifteen on the flat but did show some promise last year

Summary A chance is taken here on (11) BELLADAME who was third behind Eclair D'Etat on her debut at Royan last October. The second in that race El Gringo has since won three times over hurdles. (1) MAJURCA ran well on his debut behind

Extreme Nouba in a competitive race at Compiegne last month and cannot be ruled out. (6) PLETHON and (7) ECU DES FOSSES are next best.

Selections

(11) BELLADAME - (1) MAJURCA - (6) PLETHON - (7) EC U DES FOSSES

Race 3 1. LE TIGRE BLANC - Won by 11 lengths when off the mark at Saint-Brieuc last month but well beaten at Machecoul since

2. BAY OF GIBRALTAR - Has demonstrated ability in the province and enters the equation here today

3. FOLLE PASSION - Has been very consistent thus far but still a maiden from seven career starts

4. STROMBOLI -

5. HERA OF THE GLADE - A fair effort at Lyon Parilly last month and has the potential to make the frame

6. ZANFARO - Has shown good improvement in recent outings. Could find the frame here today

7. SAINT JULIEN - A fair effort on his debut at Deauville in October but well beaten in three runs since then

8. YOU'RE SUP - Unplaced in both starts at Saint-Brieuc and Angers last year but a little better at Argentan last month

9. KOSTY RIVER - Well beaten third behind Jimmu in a maiden at Strasbourg last month. Hard to recommend here

10. CASTLE OF CARDS - Placed once in six career outings but will need to improve to feature here today

11. JACK'S SON - Is still a maiden after nine but runner up in claimers at Saint-Cloud and Compiegne last month. Consider

Summary The bottom weight (11) JACK'S SON has been improving lately and was runner up in two claimers last month most recently behind Mount Silver at Compiegne. He can break his maiden tag today. (2) BAY OF GIBRALTAR has finished third in both of her runs so far this year and can be in the mix again today. (6) ZANFARO and (3) FOLLE PASSION can make the frame.

Selections

(11) JACK'S SON - (2) BAY OF GIBRALTAR - (6) ZANFAR O - (3) FOLLE PASSION

Race 4 1. GONZALO - A decent performer over jumps and runner up in a claimer on the flat last time out. Not ruled out

2. DOUCEUR PERDUE - Posted three wins last year including a Class D handicap at Saint-Cloud. Respected

3. SHY MOON - Comfortable winner of a Class G claimer at Nancy earlier this month. Can be in the mix

4. ATTAWO - Won on the flat and over hurdles last year but faces a tough test on reappearance today

5. POWERMAN - Has won half a dozen times from fifty one runs and is not without a chance here today

6. T KERS - Five time winner from forty career starts but it has been a while now since his last one

7. VARING - Disappointing recent form and will need to improve on that here. Hard to recommend today

8. VIM - Veteran who scored back-to-back wins earlier this year but a poor run last time out

9. ELIHAI - Off the mark at Le Croise-Laroche in December and a couple of nice efforts since

10. LA PLAYA - Has been battling in claimers recently but needs to improve to break her maiden tag

Summary An easy three length winner of a Class G claimer at Nancy earlier this month (3) SHY MOON escapes with a 1 Kg penalty for that success. He can continue on his winning ways here today. The versatile (1) GONZALO was runner up in a claimer at Fontainebleau last time out and can go close again today. (5) POWERMAN and (2) DOUCEUR PERDUE are next best.

Selections

(3) SHY MOON - (1) GONZALO - (5) POWERMAN - (2) DOU CEUR PERDUE

Race 5 1. LE METEQUE - Not the most consistent but capable on a good day and could run in to a place

2. VICQ D'AZYR - Has not shown much so far and needs major improvement to win this race

3. DICKENEK - Has been doing well in claimers including a win at Hyeres this month and not ruled out here

4. ULBERY - Has won seven from fifty seven including a chase here this month and could be in the mix for another

5. BALKINO DE MASPIE - Just the one victory from thirty one career runs and looks up against it here today

6. PINDARE - Very decent six time winner and graded animal who will find any chinks in the armor of opposition

7. ASSORLIN - Fourth behind Konilez in a claiming hurdle at Loudeac this month. Place prospects

8. LE PRELAT - Well beaten in both of his starts so far this year and likely to find a few too good today

9. URGENT DE FORME - Triple winner from fifty four career starts but unlikely to add to that tally here today

10. LET IT SONG - Had not run since November of 2016 before pulled up in a claiming hurdle at Auteuil this month

11. DIABOLO DE L'ISLE - Zero wins from four on the flat and well beaten on only hurdle start at Aix-Les-Bains last year

Summary The former Graded placed chaser (6) PINDARE won hurdle races at Fontainebleau and Nancy last year and dropped back to claiming level here he looks the one to beat today. (4) ULBERY is also dropped in class and won a chase here earlier this month so must be respected. (3) DICKENEK and (1) LE METEQUE can make the frame.

Selections

(6) PINDARE - (4) ULBERY - (3) DICKENEK - (1) LE ME TEQUE

Race 6 1. CELTIOR - Well beaten last of eleven finishers in a handicap chase at Lion-D'Angers last time out

2. CYRANO VALLIS - Eventually off the mark at Machecoul in February and has place claims here today

3. TIGER DE BAUNE - Second of twelve finishers behind Elbachari in a chase at Blain last month. More required here

4. ULYS DE VERNAY - Disappointing in better company in his last two but had some decent form before that

5. VIC ROYAL - Has won five times from forty three career starts and must be respected here today

6. BEAU DIAMANT - Better over the larger obstacles and did win two chases at Toulouse last year. Not out of it

7. DOUBLE VOIE - Lightly raced and has won once over the bigger fences but a faller at Saumur this month

8. BYE BYE D'ORTIGE - Just the one win from seventeen but has had a few decent placed efforts and respected on reappearance

9. LA CHAVANNE - Placed in her last two runs at Nancy and Lignieres but more required here today

10. DE CE PAS SIVOLA - Placed on several occasions in a nineteen race maiden career to date so must dig in further

11. AVENTI - Remains a maiden after nineteen runs but was runner up in a handicap chase at Fontainebleau last month

Summary (5) VIC ROYAL won this race last year off a similar mark and was runner up to Vapalo in a handicap chase here last September. He likes it around this track and can make it career win number six today. (6) BEAU DIAMANT won two chases at Toulouse this time last year and looks the main danger. (2) CYRANO VALLIS and (8) BYE BYE D'ORTIGE can make the frame.

Selections

(5) VIC ROYAL - (6) BEAU DIAMANT - (2) CYRANO VALLI S - (8) BYE BYE D'ORTIGE

Race 7 1. BALL DE TOUZAINE - A little ability in eight maiden runs but much more required today to figure

2. QUEEN OF HOLY - Half a dozen wins from fifty eight and does look competitive on best form

3. NOTORIOUS IMPERIAL - Remains a maiden after twenty one and seems to be regressing if anything

4. ZALAYOUNI - Six time winner from forty two. Good form this term and could be the likely winner

5. VARDARIS - Half a dozen wins from seventy nine and may get close to a place on best efforts

6. WOLVERINE - Eight time winning veteran from well over a century of starts and not the worst in the field

7. CRYSTAL ROC - Just the one win from twenty five but has been very consistent of late and has a fair chance

8. GO FAST BLUE - One success from thirty three and has a few questions to answer right now

9. SUHALI - Thrice a victor from sixty five and went close here already this month. Chance

10. MISS MARY - A dual winner from thirty starts but form has been in a steady decline now

11. SERVICE GAGNANT - Twice a winner from seventy three runs but looks to be in stall mode for a time now

12. CARENTAN - Thrice a scorer from thirty six but has had issues and others are readily preferred

Summary Not the most competitive of closers with only a few that can be seriously fancied for honours. (9) SUHALI may be the bet value option of those. She signalled her time might be close at hand with a good third here earlier in the month and is well handicapped. (4) ZALAYOUNI is the biggest threat of the others and will start favourite. (2) QUEEN OF HOLY and (7) CRYSTAL ROC won't be far away.

Selections

(9) SUHALI - (4) ZALAYOUNI - (2) QUEEN OF HOLY - (7 ) CRYSTAL ROC