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CHANTILLY - 26th March Trainer of the day : Fabrice Vermeulen (107, 708) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (107, 307, 402, 708, 806, 903) Race 1 1. CREPUSCULEDESDIEUX - Capable veteran with who boasts a useful record. Can make his presence felt 2. JACK FLASH - Useful individual and probably better than his recent efforts suggest. Outsider 3. BORSAKOV - Is better than his recent efforts suggest but faces a tough task from a wide draw 4. CAPCHOP - Disappointed last time but would have a chance on earlier form off lower ratings 5. TROIZILET - Last-start winner prior to a rest. Could have more to offer - consider 6. WALEC - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred

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CHANTILLY - 26th March

Trainer of the day : Fabrice Vermeulen (107, 708)

Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (107, 307, 402, 708, 806, 903)

Race 1

1. CREPUSCULEDESDIEUX - Capable veteran with who boasts a useful record. Can make his presence felt

2. JACK FLASH - Useful individual and probably better than his recent efforts suggest. Outsider

3. BORSAKOV - Is better than his recent efforts suggest but faces a tough task from a wide draw

4. CAPCHOP - Disappointed last time but would have a chance on earlier form off lower ratings

5. TROIZILET - Last-start winner prior to a rest. Could have more to offer - consider

6. WALEC - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred

7. GIOGIOBBO - Course specialist with solid form off higher ratings. Has a winning chance

8. SNAAD - Runner-up in his last two starts but unlikely to go one better in this company

9. KERAVNOS - Improved last run with a comeback outing under his belt. Can stake a claim

10. MILK BAR - Has won two of his last three starts so arrives in confident mood. Warrants respect

11. CARLTON CHOICE - Moderate form in lesser contests. Needs to show more to warrant consideration

12. STORMY - Back to best recently confirmed by his current career-high rating. More needed

13. HATARI - Struggling for consistency so others are preferred. Good draw is a plus

14. ROYAL VATI - Showed signs of a return to form last time but may struggle to confirm from a wide draw

15. BAY OF BISCAINE - Winner on his comeback and could have even more to offer. For the shortlist

16. INSEO - Holding form in fibresand handicaps but needs to raise him game at Quinte+ level

Summary

Consistent (7) GIOGIOBBO makes most appeal of these in a typically competitive Quinte+ contest. He was 3rd in a similar event last time and on that evidence should go close again. (15) BAY OF BISCAINE made a winning comeback recently and will have more to offer so could pose a threat. Both (9) KERAVNOS and (1) CREPUSCULEDESDIEUX are also capable of making their presence felt.

Selections

(7) GIOGIOBBO - (15) BAY OF BISCAINE - (9) KERAVNOS - (1)

CREPUSCULEDESDIEUX - (14) ROYAL VATI - (5) TROIZILET - (13) HATARI - (8) SNAAD

Race 2

1. BEAUTOT - Finished 4th behind Chailloue on debut and improved to win next time out. More to come

2. OLYMPICO - May have needed both comeback runs after a promising start. Place chance

3. VIRIDORIX - Winner on his comeback and not disgraced in a better race last time. Has claims

4. CHAILLOUE - Open to any amount of improvement after a taking debut win. Form has been franked

5. HENCHMEN - Still learning his trade and built on a good debut to win next start. Has more to give

6. MER ET NUAGES - Ran with promise when finishing 3rd on debut. Would have come on since so warrants respect

7. TREMONT - Runner-up on his first start back and his rider claims a useful 3.5kg - lurker

8. DANCE THE BLUES - Has made good progress this term but would need to improve further against these rivals

9. TESTON - First start back after a break. Has hinted at ability but is best watched for now

10. OLYMPIC FLAME - Has shown little to get excited about and needs to improve. Outsider

Summary

(4) CHAILLOUE made a favourable impression when winning on debut. He has Classic commitments so his progress must be followed. (1) BEAUTOT finished 4th behind that rival on debut and franked the form by winning next time out. (6) MER ET NUAGES also showed promise when an encouraging 3rd on his debut and he should have to offer on his return. Good race!

Selections

(4) CHAILLOUE - (1) BEAUTOT - (6) MER ET NUAGES - (8) DANCE THE

BLUES

Race 3

1. PIRANDELLO - Well-related colt who failed to live up to lofty expectations last year. Has more to offer

2. SKALLETO - Listed placed during a rewarding three-year-old year. Chance if fit on his comeback

3. HIGHEST ROCKEUR - Well beaten in all four starts this term. Makes little appeal on current form

4. NORMANDY SPIRIT - Finished ahead of Pirandello on the turf in 2017 but is probably better suited to that surface

5. L'IDEALISTE - Rewarded for consistency with last-start success. More to do now but is no forlorn hope

6. LA POUTANESCA - Ended last season on an indifferent note and is best watched for now on her comeback

7. LILLY KAFEINE - Runner-up in a Listed race last time and could capitalise on her race readiness. Player

8. OBEDIENT - Exciting two-year-old in 2016 but only raced once at three. Talented but is best watched for now

9. GOLDEN HOOVES - This Nicolas Clement-trained newcomer is a daughter of the mighty Frankel. Beware

10. POPPET'S PROMISE - Rewarded for consistency with last-start success. More to do now - outsider

Summary

(1) PIRANDELLO may not have achieved the three-year-old success like that of his brother Territories but he is above average and still lightly raced so could now be making up for lost time. (7) LILLY KAFEINE was 2nd in a Listed race last time andd has race fitness on her side so should keep the selection honest.

Selections

(1) PIRANDELLO - (7) LILLY KAFEINE - (2) SKALLETO - (10) POPPET'S

PROMISE

Race 4

1. CHICHI ONE - Winner on debut over course and distance. Will have more to offer - player

2. MOSKOVA - Beat a subsequent winner when scoring on debut. Holds a number of fancy entries - follow

3. ASSONANCE - Talented filly who has the form and an apprentice claim to aid her cause. Respect

4. CAYO COCO - Runner-up in last three outings. Has undoubted ability but tends to find others better

5. TOUT EN FINESSE - Improved with experience to make a winning comeback in her last start. More to come

6. VICTORIA'S ANGEL - Finished 3rd in her last three outings before a break. Can earn if fit on her return

7. ZOMARA - Last-start winner who would have strengthened and improved during a break. Consider

8. GABRIELLE - Showed little on debut so is difficult to make a case for. Others preferred

Summary

(2) MOSKOVA beat a subsequent winner when making a winning over this trip and on this surface at Deauville. She holds a number of fancy entries so is obviously above average and must be followed. (1) CHICHI ONE was successful over the course and distance when making her introduction and she is another who has a bright future so must be respected. (7) ZOMARA (3) ASSONANCE and (4) CAYO COCO all have chance too in what looks a good race.

Selections

(2) MOSKOVA - (1) CHICHI ONE - (7) ZOMARA - (5) TOUT EN FINESSE

Race 5

1. BEAU MASSAGOT - Takes a big drop in class from races he has been contesting. Can resume winning ways

2. ASTRACHEM - Another who has his sights lowered and as such should fare better. Wide draw is a concern

3. MONEY SISTER - Consistent filly with form at this level. Jockey booking is noteworthy

4. CHALCO - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred

5. EVA GLITTERS - Blows hot and cold. Improved with blinkers on two starts back but failed to confirm last time

6. RAVIXEN - Consistent versatile filly. Capable on this surface so has a place chance

7. BOMBETTA - Won at this level off a higher mark. Back in her grade she should fare better than recent efforts

8. MERKAVA - Has not been since winning his last start at Chelmsford in October. Monitor

9. QATAR SUNSHINE - Not disgraced on her comeback and should have more to offer with that run under her belt

10. LA BELLE MAYSON - Much improved with blinkers on and has solid form at this level. Player

11. VITABELLA - Finished 3rd in a similar contest here last time offa higher rating. Warrants respect

12. LA FARFALLINA - Has run well at this venue in this company. Not without a small chance

Summary

This drop in class an inside draw and a claimer who takes weight off his back are all beneficial to (1) BEAU MASSAGOT who rates the one they all have to beat. (10) LA BELLE MAYSON arrives in good form and should be competitive in receipt of 5kg. (11) VITABELLA has even less to carry and she can also feature prominently from a cosy starting berth.

Selections

(1) BEAU MASSAGOT - (10) LA BELLE MAYSON - (11) VITABELLA - (7)

BOMBETTA

Race 6

1. WISPERWIND - Two from two this year and has won three of his last four on this surface. More to do

2. ZACK HOPE - Honest versatile veteran who should go close racing off his current mark

3. LAUNCHED - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Could make amends

4. PROPHETS PRIDE - Outclassed in a 3200m Quinte+ last time. Should fare better in this grade

5. CHASSELAY - Outclassed in a Quinte+ on the turf last time but will enjoy reverting to this surface

6. MISTER SMART - Admirable eight-year-old seldom far off the action. Has earning potential

7. GAILLEFONTAINE - Progressive staying filly. Won her only starts on this surface - player on her return

Summary

Tricky little race but veteran (2) ZACK HOPE sets the standard given his continued consistency and both turf and all-weather surfaces. (3) LAUNCHED must be forgiven a disappointing last start as he should be competitive on earlier form. (7) GAILLEFONTAINE is progressive but her fitness will be tested on her return from a lengthy layoff. It doesn't end there though as both (1) WISPERWIND and (6) MISTER SMART have claims too.

Selections

(2) ZACK HOPE - (3) LAUNCHED - (7) GAILLEFONTAINE - (1) WISPERWIND

Race 7

1. NEVER COMPROMISE - Off since last November but always runs well at the venue. Respected

2. UCEL - A close second in an identical race at Deauville latest. Has strong claims

3. BALLE REELLE - Far from disgraced in a big handicap last time out and cannot be overlooked

4. STEMSTER - Won a handicap last season but returns from a 130 days absence and is best to watch

5. MILLENIUM PARK - Modest recent form and is unlikely to trouble the judge

6. DARING LION - Useful sort in Germany but off since last August. Betting will guide

7. NINE OU FOUR - Lightly raced. Very effective in this division and must be respected

8. DARRELL RIVERS - Enjoyed a fruitful winter in this class of event. Best to forget last run. Should go well

9. QUIRINUS - A three time winner at the venue. Very effective in this division

10. ASAP - Has shown big promises in first half of last year. Returns following a three months absence

11. MR CHUCKLES - Encouraged last time at Cagnes sur Mer. Still a maiden from 21 starts

12. WERNOTFAMUSANYMORE - Has not done anything of note from two starts on french soil. Has it all to prove

13. ARMORICA - Had an excellent 2017 season but appears to have lost his form since December and is best to watch

Summary

(8) DARRELL RIVERS's last effort takes nothing from her. She was up against Listed horses but moves back down in grade and should show a totally different figure. (2) UCEL is very effective in this class of event and must be hugely respected. (3) BALLE REELLE is another who steps down in grade and looks capable of making the frame.

Selections

(8) DARRELL RIVERS - (2) UCEL - (3) BALLE REELLE - (9) QUIRINUS

Race 8

1. PRINCE DU GOYEN - Did not go unnoticed on comeback race and has an outside chance

2. SHOWTIME STAR - Has been flying high all winter and should go close once again

3. ANY GUEST - As good as ever. On a hat-tick and must be hugely respected

4. IKEN WATER - Course and distance winner. Down in grade from last start and can feature

5. HONIARA - Not the most consistent but is under a fair mark and cannot be ruled out

6. DIAMANT DE VATI - Good last two runs and has Soumillon in the irons. Must be shortlisted

7. SOHO UNIVERSE - Needed the run last time out and should be readier today. Can surprise

8. ROYAL PRIZE - Dual course winner. Far from disgraced when fifth in a Quinte at Fontainebleau. Has claims

9. ELUSIVE PERNILLA - Has not recaptured last year's form yet. Will have limited aspirations off this mark

10. AS DE COEUR - Course and distance winner. May have got caught by handicapper at present

11. JACK MUSCOLO - Well held last two times out. Down one pound but still has a bit to find

12. TERYAG - Has lost his form since August last year and can confidently be passed over

13. AS D'ARTOIS - Gone cold i last four starts. Still under a tough mark and best to look elsewhere

14. MARK OF EXCELLENCE - Has never been out of the first five from four starts at the venue. Not one to be underrated

Summary

Although he has gone up in the weight significantly (3) ANY GUEST has been in such form lately that it is hard not to see him register a third win in a row. (6) DIAMANT DE VATI always runs well on this surface and is sure to be closely involved at the finish. (2) SHOWTIME STAR has been in excellent form all winter and will give it a good go once again.

Selections

(3) ANY GUEST - (6) DIAMANT DE VATI - (2) SHOWTIME STAR - (8) ROYAL

PRIZE

Race 9

1. CHEF OUI CHEF - Back to something resembling his best form when successful last time. Player

2. DESERT HEIGHTS - Is better than recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form

3. DAYLIGHT - Holding form at this level and will be competitive again. For the shortlist

4. ELUSIVA - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred

5. HEAVE HO - Winner two starts back and confirmed that level with a good 3rd last time. Include

6. LAVINIA ROSE - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence

7. MARYENKHOR - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Others preferred

8. SIR GIN - Blows hot and cold. Capable of popping up at price on his day but is unreliable

9. RIBOT DREAM - Appears to have lost way recently but would have a chance on earlier form

10. LANDO'S GIRL - Is better than recent efforts suggest. Capable of earning on best form

11. STAR OF PARIS - Rewarded for consistency last time and should play another big part under a light weight

12. EL VALLE - Could show more over this distance and in this grade. Recent efforts however are uninspiring

13. LE VALENTIN - Getting on with age now but on current form could find a place. Outsider

14. DOBBY FIRST - Surprised many with a last-start success recently. Unlikely to follow up

Summary

(11) STAR OF PARIS has recaptured his best form since fitted with Australian blinkersas he was when rewarded for consistency at Cagnes-sur-Mer last time. He should go close once more along with (3) DAYLIGHT who Soumillon rides from a midfield gate. (5) HEAVE HO fared best of all in the barrier draw and on current form should be competitive from gate No 1.

Selections

(11) STAR OF PARIS - (3) DAYLIGHT - (5) HEAVE HO - (1) CHEF OUI CHEF

CHERBOURG - 26th March

Trainer of the day : Thomas Levesque (312, 713, 912)

Driver of the day : Yoann Lebourgeois (506, 603, 706, 905)

Horse of the day : Déesse Montrami (807)

Dark Horse : Diva de Pouline (711)

Race 1

1. CADOR DU VAL - Off since 15 October. Poor form last year. Ignore on comeback

2. CALINE D'OKLA - Just once made the frame from thirteen starts under the saddle and is not about to pull a rabbit out of the hat

3. CHARLY HEROLD - Poor form under harness and is best to watch on debut under the saddle

4. CYBELE DU CORTA - Useful sort in this discipline but off since August and best to watch

5. CRACK DES NOYERS - Not sighted in last two starts under harness and things can only get better back under the saddle

6. DEEP MAGIK - Has been running well of late in both disciplines and cannot be ruled out

7. CARAIBES - Not sighted on both starts this term and cannot be worth much consideration

8. CHLOE DE JADE - Won on comeback at the venue last year. Same conditions today and can surprise

9. DEESSE DES ILES - Inherited success after a steward inquiry at Laval. On-form and enters the equation

10. CALINE DES LANDES - Consistent for the most part but seldom wins races. Place prospect

11. CHEYOTTE TURGOT - Well held in an identical race at Caen latest and has a few lengths to find

12. CATALINA DU PONT - Had a good prep race under harness at Caen and must be respected on switchback to her preferred discipline

13. COSTA MESLOISE - Obvious lack of consistency but capable on a good day and cannot be ruled out

14. DJIBOUTIEN - Complicated but has ample talent. Has strong claims on the

back of his last effort

15. DORIFORO - Consistent sort in this discipline but still a maiden after 35 starts

Summary

(14) DJIBOUTIEN is a smart horse in this code and if applied today he should be closely involved at the finish. Although she was lucky to be granted the win at Laval (9) DEESSE DES ILES did show signs of resurgence on this occasion and is likely to give a good account. (15) DORIFORO is well-entered and could be an interesting candidate too.

Selections

(14) DJIBOUTIEN - (9) DEESSE DES ILES - (15) DORIFORO - (12) CATALINA

DU PONT

Race 2

1. FAKIR SOMOLLI - Newcomers from this yard tend to need the run. Watch unless betting suggests otherwise

2. FAST D'AVEZE - Newcomers from this stable tend to need the run and is best to pass over

3. FREE MAN - Well-spoken newcomer by outstanding top-sire Ready Cash. Big expectations

4. FAVORI DE L'ITON - Generated interest in the betting when disqualified at Chartres on debut race eight days ago

5. FLASH VALMONT - Encouraging debut at the venue at the start of the month. Player with improvement likely

6. FETICHE DU HOULME - Best effort from five starts is a fourth place at Saint-Galmier last month. Needs to up his game

7. FANFAN STUART - Much improved last start at Cholet over 2100m and cannot be ruled out

8. FLOCON MONTJEANAIS - Promising debut race at Pornichet on 3 March. Will come on for the race

9. FIGOLU FRAZEEN - One second place from five starts thus far. Well beaten last two times out at Caen

10. FREE LOVE - Runner-up first time out at the venue on 4 March over 2025m. Likely to improve for the run

11. FAST BONNEVENT - Has shown promises at the start of the year but enduring stride issues at present

12. FALCO DE VANDEL - Good first run at Rouen before a subsequent below-par effort at Laval. Has to be given another chance

13. FIRST DE L'EPINE - One place on turf from four starts last year and is unlikely to trouble the judge

14. FAN DE BUCY - Has only shown limited ability in four starts last year and is unlikely to influence the outcome

15. FADO D'ANELMA - Has the factor experience on his side but appears to have limited ability

Summary

(10) FREE LOVE had shown big promises on qualification session and has since confirmed when running second on his first start at the venue. The extra distance is sure to suit the son of Texas Charm who is taken to break his maiden tag

today. (12) FALCO DE VANDEL's last effort is best to be forgotten and he is better be judged on his debut race.

Selections

(10) FREE LOVE - (12) FALCO DE VANDEL - (3) FREE MAN - (5) FLASH

VALMONT

Race 3

1. EVE DU BOUILLON - Lightly-raced and definitely one with ability. All shoes come off

2. ETOILE QUARTMA - Has demonstrated ability last year but returns from a five months spell and is best to watch

3. EVA DAIRPET - Had shown early promises but only disappointed last year and looks out of contention

4. ELITE ANGEL - Has been consistent since last summer. Has yet to break her maiden status after 12 starts

5. ESCALE DES CHAMPS - Much improved since the turn of the year. All shoes come off and cannot be excluded of the equation

6. ENNE DU BOUILLON - Off the mark at Graignes last November but has lost her way since

7. ECOSSE BLEUE - Consistent for the most part last year. Off since August though and will need the race

8. ERIKA DE COQUERIE - Not disgraced on comeback race at Rouen. Will come on for the run

9. ESIRA SPEED - Has got back in the game in last two starts and must be accounted for

10. ESTEBANE SACHA - Appears to have come to terms with herself in last two starts. Big player if applied

11. EVA NONANTAISE - Disqualified on both starts this term. Much preferred in the other code

12. EGERIE DE BANVILLE - Impressive winner of three from four last season. Big expectations on comeback

13. EDNA DE FEUGERES - Showed big promises last year. Excellent effort on comeback run at Nantes. Player

14. EMOTION VENDEENNE - Consistent for the most part but has never won a race from 17 starts yet

Summary

(10) ESTEBANE SACHA caught the eye when she went off the mark over course & distance three weeks ago. She has shown significant improvement in her behavior and must have plenty more to offer. (12) EGERIE DE BANVILLE is a very smart filly who is expected to be ready while resuming after a four and half months spell. (9) ESIRA SPEED can make the frame.

Selections

(10) ESTEBANE SACHA - (12) EGERIE DE BANVILLE - (9) ESIRA SPEED -

(13) EDNA DE FEUGERES

Race 4

1. VERY GOOD TOUCHOIS - Useful performer in the amateur division. Good draw on the front row. Player

2. CHANELLE DU PERCHE - Off since 5 November. First time in an amateur contest. Best to watch

3. VICTOIRE LANDEMER - Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances. Best to watch

4. VALENTINO D'OR - Won a claimer at Villedieu-les-Poeles in May. Hasn't figured since and can be passed over

5. ARIDELLE DE RENIER - Reliable performer in this division. Has a good draw and should acquit herself well

6. VALBERG SNOB - Good last runner-up effort in an identical contest and has strong claims

7. BALLERINE SISSI - Not the most consistent sort but associated with a good amateur and can grab a place

8. AULBIAC DE RHUYS - Not without ability but disqualified on comeback three weeks ago and is unlikely to be ready yet

9. BODEREC - Good last two runs in better division. Has a bad draw here today

10. CAPUCINE DANCER - Off since June last year. Cannot be worth any consideration on paper

11. VERMEIL DE RIEZ - Improved last two starts and must have a chance if in the same form

12. A VENDREDI MIDI - Has not done anything of note for a long time and can be passed over

13. ACANTHE HEGE - Much preferred in the ridden code at present. Off since July last year and is best to watch

14. CHIPEUR DU RELAIS - Does not make much appeal on form but endured misfortunes in the running last time and could have made the frame

15. VICTOR DE LA VOIRE - Poor recent form and is unlikely to influence the outcome

16. VOYOU BELLEMARE - Last seen on the podium in August 2016 and can confidently be passed over

Summary

Anything can happen in these amateur contests but (9) BODEREC looks a solid

winning prospect. He went very well in his last two starts in far better division than today and no doubt that he will take a power of beating. (1) VERY GOOD TOUCHOIS is obviously much better than his last start suggests and he should be given another chance.

Selections

(9) BODEREC - (1) VERY GOOD TOUCHOIS - (11) VERMEIL DE RIEZ - (5)

ARIDELLE DE RENIER - (6) VALBERG SNOB

Race 5

1. EAGLE DE VAUVILLE - Has shown promises last season. Disqualified on comeback but can feature if ready

2. ECKMUHL JACK - Improved last run at Chartres but still has a few lengths to find to win

3. EURIBOR D'HERIPRE - Not without ability but mentally-fragile and others are far more reliable in this race

4. ELECTHOR SEGAH - Disappointing last run at Le Croise following a pair of decent efforts. Place chance

5. EXPRESSO GOOD - Very capable sort when applied but that is seldom the case. Can be worth taking a chance though

6. EROS D'IS - Off the mark on turf last September. Not sighted on comeback run but hind shoes come off for the first time today

7. EXCES DE BLARY - made a winning return to action at Ponchateau when off the mark last month. Hind shoes off again

8. EBENITO D'AURCY - A winner of his two starts last year and has to be closely monitored although returning from an extended spell

9. ENOR PENALAN - Won two races on turf last year. Resumes following a 6 1/2 months break. Best to watch

10. EVEIL DU PERCHE - Has run well on turf last season but has it all to prove on sand. Best to watch on return from a spell

11. EXCELLENT ARTIST - Did not go unnoticed when fourth at Laval on comeback. Player with improvement likely

12. EMIR D'ERAH - Has been in excellent form since the turn of the year and should acquit himself well once again

13. EAWY D'EOLE - Much preferred in the other code and is unlikely to trouble the judge

14. ELINKINE - Placed in some valuable contests last season but two poor runs this term. Look elsewhere

15. EISHIRO DEM'S - Solid effort on return to action at the venue a fortnight ago. Can be in the mix once again

16. ESPRIT DE BELFONDS - Went through a purple patch last summer but has since lost his way and can be overlooked

Summary

Although he has a 25m initial handicap to overcome (12) EMIR D'ERAH has been in excellent form since the turn of the year and can have the edge over the front row candidates. (6) EROS D'IS will come on a lot for his return to action and looks the big danger to the selection. Another threat could emerge from (8) EBENITO D'AURCY who is unbeaten in two starts last year. (5) EXPRESSO GOOD and (7) EXCES DE BLARY are next best.

Selections

(12) EMIR D'ERAH - (6) EROS D'IS - (8) EBENITO D'AURCY - (5) EXPRESSO

GOOD - (7) EXCES DE BLARY

Race 6

1. DIKING DU BREUCQ - Still a maiden from 21 starts. Has posted two decent efforts this year

2. DIAMOND BOURBON - Won two small races on turf last year and is unlikely to pose a threat on comeback from a spell

3. DEAD ON TIME - Won one from 40 thus far. Unreliable but can pop-in if in the mood

4. DIEGO DU PERREUX - Posted some fair efforts in the Province last year. Front shoes come off and should be readier than last time

5. DISCO - Has demonstrated ability last year but resumes following a three months spell and will need the run

6. DE LAYE - A distant fifth from 12 on comeback run at the venue a fortnight ago. Not a priority

7. DIAMANT DES LANDES - Has shown signs of resurgence in last three starts. Well-entered on the front row and can feature

8. DOM VADOF - Beaten a long way in a class F at the venue three weeks ago. Needs to improve to win

9. DAYDREAM VICTORY - Has never won a race from 34 starts. Modest recent form and best to look elsewhere

10. DIEGO MIJORO - Disappointed in all three starts this term and can be passed over

11. DORNADO - Never finishes far from the action but appears to have his work cut out from the second row today

12. DAIQUIRI - Got back in the winners enclosure at Laval at the start of the month but has since posted two poor efforts

13. DIAMOND KALOUMA - Winner of three races last year. Not sighted on comeback and all shoes on. Best to watch

14. DERBY BOX - Won a class D at Vincennes last September. Off since early November but must be monitored in the betting

15. DON JUAN DU CANTER - Showed a different side to himself in last two starts and must be retained

16. DEAR LOVER - Very smart horse who is lightly-raced. Won well on comeback and must be hugely respected once again

Summary

Although (7) DIAMANT DES LANDES is mentally-fragile he is a very capable horse when in the mood and should prove a big danger with the 25m initial advantage. Both (16) DEAR LOVER and (15) DON JUAN DU CANTER are very smart but will need clear runs to come out on top of the selection. (4) DIEGO DU PERREUX and (3) DEAD ON TIME are not the most reliable performers but can pop-up at good prices.

Selections

(7) DIAMANT DES LANDES - (16) DEAR LOVER - (15) DON JUAN DU

CANTER - (4) DIEGO DU PERREUX - (3) DEAD ON TIME

Race 7

1. DAISY DE TROUVILLE - A total disappointment last season and has no realistic chance on what she has done on both starts this term

2. DYNAMITE BADREC - Has looked very ordinary since last spring and no realistic chance this time either

3. DZOUCA - Went off the mark at Graignes last year. Has been in mixed form since then

4. DARLING STONE - Disappointed on both seasonal starts and needs to reaffirm at present

5. DENKA DU FRAU - Won well at Graignes last December but has posted two modest efforts since then

6. DEL WOMAN VOY - Delicate mare but competitive in this division and must be shortlisted

7. DEESSE PHIL - Enjoyed a fruitful summer last season. Off since 20 September though and is best to watch

8. DZIGANE DU GUERET - Not much room for maneuver but associated with top-driver JP Monclin and can pop-up

9. DORA DES CHAMPS - A total disappointment in her three starts this term. Needs to reaffirm

10. DIMEZEL PENALAN - Not sighted in three starts this term. Well-entered on the front row but still has too much to find

11. DIVA DE POULINE - Has demonstrated plenty of ability last year. Back on top of her game at present and has a big chance

12. DEESSE CARISAIE - Solid last effort in a class E at Laval and must be considered

13. DIVA - Has had three comeback races and all shoes come off this time. Expect a big race

14. DIANA DE GUERON - Smart horse in the ridden code who is making his reappearance and is best to watch

Summary

(13) DIVA has long been aimed at this race. She has all of her shoes off today and gets the vote to resume winning ways at the expenses of (6) DEL WOMAN VOY who can feature prominently if applied. (11) DIVA DE POULINE was fully shod when she won last time at Laval and should even go better here going barefoot. (12) DEESSE CARISAIE has an outside chance.

Selections

(13) DIVA - (6) DEL WOMAN VOY - (11) DIVA DE POULINE - (12) DEESSE

CARISAIE

Race 8

1. DIVINE NUIT - Disappointed on both starts this term and needs to show vast improvement

2. DAISY D'AUVRECY - Modest recent form and although did show better intentions last time still has plenty to find

3. DIVA DE NGANDA - Showed improvement in last two starts without shoes. Same feature applies here

4. DIVA DU LUDE - Erratic mare who has yet to win a race after 24 starts. Others are preferred

5. DATALIE DU DERBY - Best to forget last run. Has shown plenty of ability last year and cannot be overlooked

6. DELIGHT EXTREME - Consistent for the most part in either code and should be respected

7. DEESSE MONTRAMI - Displayed a solid runner-up effort on comeback at Graignes. Hard to oppose if applied

8. DOLLY SI - Got back in the game last time at Reims and has claims if in the same form

9. DJOY DE BELLANDE - Has not recaptured last year's form yet but can bounce back anytime. outside chance

10. DORIS DE BASSIERE - Outclassed rivals on winning return at Graignes. Well-entered on the front row. Big chance

11. DAME DE TILLARD - Has posted three fair efforts since the turn of the year and must be respected

12. DELICIOUS QUALITY - Sound performer at Cagnes sur Mer but change of venue might prove hard to overcome

13. DIMITRIA DE LA NOE - Useful mare in this class of event but returns from a 3 1/2 months spell and will need the run

14. DIVINITY DU GRENY - Always runs her race and is expected to give a good account once again

Summary

The front row runners might have the edge in this contest. Course and distance winner (7) DEESSE MONTRAMI has had a good prep race at Graignes and should be on top of her game. (10) DORIS DE BASSIERE holds a perfect entry on the front row and is expected to play a big part in it. (6) DELIGHT EXTREME is a reliable performer in this division and has to be shortlisted.

Selections

(7) DEESSE MONTRAMI - (10) DORIS DE BASSIERE - (6) DELIGHT

EXTREME - (3) DIVA DE NGANDA

Race 9

1. ANGE DU PALAIS - Appears to have lost his way since September and can be overlooked

2. AS DE KARA - Not as sharp as he used to be but pops-in every now and again

3. CHARMANTE FIERTE - Has two races under her belt at present and all shoes come off. Looks set to run a big race

4. ANDURO DES LANDES - Not without ability but lacks consistency and others make more appeal

5. CRISTAL RIVER - Smart performer who is well-drawn. Can run well fresh and enters the equation

6. BOMINA - Enjoyed a fruitful 2017 season but was beaten a long way on comeback and might need this race too

7. ARMADA DES ILES - Encouraged when fourth at Caen last time and can be in the mix with further progress

8. DOMINATOR - Finished second in a class D on comeback run last year so should be respected back from a spell here too

9. COLT DES ESSARTS - Has been flying high in the past twelve month. Much preferred when racing barefoot but cannot be ruled out

10. BINGO CASH - Effective in the claiming division but may have his work cut out here

11. ALREADY WIC - Improved last run at Cordemais but still plenty to find to win today

12. BORSALINO - Won 11 from 27 thus far. Off since the end of December but remains capable of playing a big role

13. FINAL OAK - Ran a big race at Vincennes on penultimate start but subsequently disappointed at Chartres. Can grab a small cheque

14. BELPHEGOR DU PAJ - Made it back to the winners enclosure at Cordemais eight days ago but faces a tougher assignment here

15. RIVIERA AS - Pleased when third in a class E at Chartres last time out but things look tougher here

16. CULTURE DU CLOSET - Impressive winner of a class E at Le Croise-Laroche last time out. Hard to oppose on the back of this effort

Summary

(16) CULTURE DU CLOSET overcome a bad draw behind the autostart to score

impressively at Le Croise-Laroche and might prove hard to beat here again if capable of reproducing this effort. (15) RIVIERA AS is a very smart horse but might just be short of a race. Same feature applies for (5) CRISTAL RIVER who is off since December 17. (8) DOMINATOR and (3) CHARMANTE FIERTE are two more for the shortlist.

Selections

(16) CULTURE DU CLOSET - (12) BORSALINO - (5) CRISTAL RIVER - (3)

CHARMANTE FIERTE - (8) DOMINATOR

LE LION-D'ANGERS - 26th March

Trainer of the day : Corine Barande-Barbe (102, 302)

Jockey of the day : Ronan Thomas (102, 302)

Horse of the day : La Percutante (407)

Dark Horse : Speed Win (214)

Race 1

1. KOUKIBOY - Only fair form shown in last three starts at Deauville and Nantes. Capable of better

2. FURIOUS DES AIGLES - Penultimate start winner at Chantilly and a good run there under a resultant penalty recently. Consider

3. SIGNS OF PEACE - Won two races at Saint-Malo last Summer but below par elsewhere since then

4. MADYLANE - Disappointing in her two handicap starts at Vichy and Angers. Tough test here

5. IF I SAY SO - Good runs at Chantilly when winning a claimer and handicap there last month. Place prospects

6. FRESCO - Placed in three of his six runs including third in a Class E race at Chantilly last month. Respected

7. LARNO - Had some decent form in claimers and handicaps last year but well beaten in last three runs

8. ADMIRALTY ARCH - Has been unplaced in all six starts since winning a claimer at Cagnes in January 2017

9. SUPERHERO - Good form towards the end of last year when placed in his last four runs. Might place again

10. CONVICTED - Was having a good 2017 until three tame efforts in his last few and a poor run at Nantes this month

Summary

(2) FURIOUS DES AIGLES got a 3 Kg penalty for winning a Class E handicap at Chantilly last month but ran well when fourth in a similar event there recently. He is well capable on the turf as well and can record his sixth career success today.(1) KOUKIBOY and (6) FRESCO are two more to consider. (9) SUPERHERO is next best.

Selections

(2) FURIOUS DES AIGLES - (1) KOUKIBOY - (6) FRESCO - (9) SUPERHERO

Race 2

1. CELTIOR - Well beaten last of six finishers in a chase at Auteuil this month but not ruled out here

2. BORNING RUN - A few fair placed efforts last year and a winner at Loudeac eight days ago. Respected

3. CABOY - Lightly-raced but consistent for the most part and not without a chance today

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

5. SURELY TRY - Five time winner from fifty one starts but not really doing it at the moment

6. CHALM - Four time scorer from twenty five starts and might get involved here at a price

7. DON'T PASS ME BY - Had his sole success when winning a chase here last April. Has not run since last May

8. BOW WINDOW - Dual winner from sixteen runs but maybe a bit to find with some of these

9. SIERRA MORENA - Dual winner from eighteen career starts but a poor effort on her reappearance at Angers last month

10. SET DANCER - Second in a Listed chase here last May but has had four poor runs since then

11. ALIGHT DE LORIOL - Has not run since July of 2016 when third here in a chase. Likely to need the run

12. DOUBLE VOIE - Lightly raced and has a good record since going chasing with one win from five. Stiff test here

13. DIAMOND'S TOM - Disappointing in all four starts last year and a poor effort at Machecoul last month

14. SPEED WIN - Still a maiden after eighteen runs but was runner up in a handicap chase at Nantes this month. Consider

Summary

Although still a maiden after eighteen career starts (14) SPEED WIN was a close second to Derby Des Pictons in a handicap chase at Nantes this month. He was a distance clear of the third there and can break his maiden tag today. (1) CELTIOR and (2) BORNING RUN are big dangers to the selection. (4) VIC ROYAL can make the frame.

Selections

(14) SPEED WIN - (1) CELTIOR - (2) BORNING RUN - (4) VIC ROYAL

Race 3

1. SNEJINSKA - Is still a maiden after seventeen career runs but has put up some sound efforts

2. KIEFFER DES AIGLES - Triple winner from forty three career runs and runner up in a claimer at Compiegne this month. Can go close

3. HERMANGARDE - Runner up in a Class G claimer at Angouleme eight days ago and can run in to a place today

4. ENJOY THE SILENCE - Has been victorious once already this season at Cagnes and not ruled out today

5. VISIONER - Rewarded for consistency at Deauville earlier this month and a fair effort at Chantilly recently

6. JANAYA - Runner up in a Class E handicap at Croise-Laroche in November and a fair run at Chantilly since

7. COLOR CODE - Very consistent sort in handicaps and can be in the shake up again today

8. LATE COMER - Off the mark on eleventh start at Toulouse last month but well beaten at Fontainebleau since

9. L'AMI GABY - Nine time winning veteran who has finished third in his last four efforts so needs looking at

10. EASTERN PROMISE - Just one win from thirty eight starts and unlikely to improve on that today

Summary

(7) COLOR CODE has been sliding down the handicap since his last win in 2016 but has been getting closer again recently and has been placed at Croise-Laroche and Saint-Cloud this month. He gets a tentative vote ahead of (2) KIEFFER DES AIGLES who is also well handicapped and cannot be ruled out. (4) ENJOY THE SILENCE and (9) L'AMI GABY are next best.

Selections

(7) COLOR CODE - (2) KIEFFER DES AIGLES - (4) ENJOY THE SILENCE -

(9) L'AMI GABY

Race 4

1. PARC DE BELLEVILLE - A winner on his chase debut at Saint-Brieuc earlier this month. Can be in the mix

2. EXTRA SMART - Well beaten fourth on his chase debut at Saint-Brieuc earlier this month. Others preferred

3. LOVE MAX - Fourth behind Parc De Belleville in a chase at Saint-Brieuc earlier this month. More required

4. AMARA - Runner up in two of her four chase starts and could run well here at a price

5. GOJI - Placed in her last five runs including runner up on her chase debut at Pau last month. Consider

6. NORCO - Showed some ability on chase debut at Toulouse last month but pulled up over hurdles at Angers last time out

7. LA PERCUTANTE - Lightly-raced but definitely one with a lot of ability. Has to be considered on chase debut

8. BLISKA - Third behind Parc De Belleville in a chase at Saint-Brieuc earlier this month. Place prospects

9. DYAMS D'ANJOU - Pulled up in hurdle races at Pau and Angers so far this year. Others preferred on chase debut

Summary

(7) LA PERCUTANTE had Black Luna back in second when winning over hurdles at Pau in December and was second to Doctor Rocket there last month. She can make a winning chase debut here today. (5) GOJI has been knocking on the door and must be respected on her second chase start. (1) PARC DE BELLEVILLE and (4) AMARA are next best.

Selections

(7) LA PERCUTANTE - (5) GOJI - (1) PARC DE BELLEVILLE - (4) AMARA

Race 5

1. LE GITAN - Had a good time last season winning three times but two average runs at Chantilly this month

2. BAILEYS BALLE - Hard fought win in a maiden race at Pau in January followed up with a fair run in a Class 2 race there. Respected

3. RED TORCH - Runner-up in last three starts on the turf in good races can go one better here today

4. WAGRAM - Off the mark in a claimer at Pau in January but well beaten in a Class 2 race at Chantilly last month

5. NEERAN - Had not run since last June before being unplaced in a maiden at Fontainebleau ten days ago

6. FLECHETTE - Runner up to Hishikari in a Class 2 race at Pornichet in November. Place prospects today

7. TERRIBLE AIR - Unplaced on his debut in a maiden at Saint-Brieuc earlier this month. Others preferred

8. BELOBOG - Still a a maiden after twelve career runs and basically has it all to do to get close

Summary

Since winning his maiden at Senonnes last July (3) RED TORCH has been runner up in three and third in the other of his five races including second to Seven Treffles in a Class 1 race at Nantes in October. He gets the vote ahead of (2) BAILEYS BALLE who won a maiden at Pau in January and ran well in a Class 2 race there last month. (6) FLECHETTE and (1) LE GITAN are next best.

Selections

(3) RED TORCH - (2) BAILEYS BALLE - (6) FLECHETTE - (1) LE GITAN

Race 6

1. KICK ON - Was going for a remarkable eighth straight win when second in a Listed race here last May. One for the short list

2. BOA DU BEL - Runner up and a winner at Seiches/Le-Loir recently and can be in the mix again today

3. LOBERO - A faller in all three starts in this discipline at Pau this year. Hard to recommend

4. EVANGELINO - Has collected four from forty five and is a cross country specialist but plenty to do here

5. RUSSELL - Won at Nuille-Sur-Vicoin lasst October but a lot more required here today

6. BILLE POLAIRE - Off the mark in this discipline at Saumur in March 2017. Others preferred today

7. BERYL DE KERZA - Remains a maiden after eleven career starts and a faller in his only Cross Country run

8. SILVERADO - Has not run since November 2016 when fourth at Durtal. Likely to need the run

9. BLACK PEARL TAVEL - Well beaten in a chase at Saint-Brieuc this month but won a Cross Country race here last April

10. RINABLUE - A close second in a Cross Country race here last time out in May 2017. Not without a chance

11. CROIX DE MALTE - Still a maiden after seventeen career starts and pulled up at Seiches/Le-Loir last month

Summary

(1) KICK ON was going for an eight straight win when runner up behind Posilox in a Listed race last time out in May 2017. He won four of those races at this track and can run well when fresh so will be hard to beat today. (10) RINABLUE was a close second here last time out and looks the main danger. (2) BOA DU BEL and (9) BLACK PEARL TAVEL are next best.

Selections

(1) KICK ON - (10) RINABLUE - (2) BOA DU BEL - (9) BLACK PEARL TAVEL

Race 7

1. ESSAI CONCLUANT - Third behind Hot Motive at Fontainebleau last month. Tough test here today

2. ERIS - Runner up behind Rocktaline at Angers last time out and one for the short list here today

3. ECONOME - Fifth behind Extreme Nouba at Compiegne earlier this month and must be respected

4. EN OR ET ARGENT - A fair effort at Auteuil earlier this month but would appear to have plenty to do all the same

5. EROS DU QUARTIER - Debut winner oo the flat at Durtal in November and won again at Pornichet in December. Respected on hurdle debut

6. ECHANSON - Good runner up on flat debut here last July and is interesting on his hurdle debut

7. ECART ZERO - A fair fourth at Saint-Brieuc last time out in November and might find a few too good today

8. ESPOIR D'AINAY - A faller on his debut over hurdles at Vichy last September and unplaced on the flat at Saumur this month

9. ELVIS CALAM - Much improved on second flat run by winning at Nancy last May but pulled up on hurdle debut at Auteuil this month

10. ECOLE D'ESTRUVAL - Second on her debut at Saint-Brieuc earlier this month. Likely to improve and a big player here

11. ELIGLOTE VILLE - Fourth behind Elzillera over hurdles at Saint-Brieuc earlier this month. More required

12. EQUITA - Winner on flat debut in August but well beaten on her next two runs. Others preferred today

13. EMIRA DU GOUET - Unplaced on her debut in a newcomers flat race here last August and is best watched today

14. EXAGONAL - Has plenty to find with a few of these from what we have seen so far in her career

15. EBENE SACREE - Two decent efforts on the flat thus far but faces a stiff test on her hurdle debut today

Summary

The Macaire trained (10) ECOLE D'ESTRUVAL made a promising debut when runner up behind Elzillera on heavy ground at Saint-Brieuc earlier this month. She will have learned from that and can go one better today. (3) ECONOME has

shown some promise in all three of his starts over hurdles and looks the main danger. (2) ERIS and (5) EROS DU QUARTIER can make the frame.

Selections

(10) ECOLE D'ESTRUVAL - (3) ECONOME - (2) ERIS - (5) EROS DU

QUARTIER

LE CROISE-LAROCHE - 26th March

Trainer of the day : Gilles Curens (703, 804, 807)

Driver of the day : Pierre Vercruysse (414, 703, 808)

Horse of the day : Elio Mannetot (609)

Dark Horse : Chambon Tonique (107)

Race 1

1. BASIC IDEF - A bit disappointing last time out but is capable of playing a minor role.

2. BRAVO WELL - Has been struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race

3. BEST OF MORCHIES - Distance suited but does need to find a few lengths to win this race. More needed

4. BELLO JO - May have needed last run but has been struggling for some time now. Others preferred

5. BLEU INDIGO - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win this race

6. BANKSTER JEEP - Fit and ready for this and did win latest start. Should make a bold bid

7. CHAMBON TONIQUE - Fair recent form. Has not won for some time but could finish in the money

8. COLORADO BELLO - Hard to fault his form and deserves the utmost respect in this line-up

9. DORIAN DE SOUVIGNE - Ignore last run. Fit barefoot and ready for this race. Be right there

10. CESAR MADJI - Battling to regain best form but is capable of popping up in the places

11. BELLAGIO MONOI - Not disgraced when third in latest start. Likely to need this returning from a break

12. CLIFFHANGER - Battling to regain best form but is fit and ready for this race. Might place

13. CAPAC - Only modest form recently and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

14. BILINGUE D'ALCI - Holding form and has won at this track. Not completely

out of it returning from a break

15. CRACK DE PEBRISY - Improved last run. Needs to do a bit more to win this race. Place chance

16. BEAUTIFUL DU FOSSE - Capable of better than last run would suggest. Distance suited and might place

Summary

(8) COLORADO BELLO comes into this race having lost only once in his seven start. His defeat was in her last start when he found one too good. It will take a good one to run him down. (9) DORIAN DE SOUVIGNE disappointed last time out but is capable of better and does looks a serious threat.(15) CRACK DE PEBRISY could finish in the money.

Selections

(8) COLORADO BELLO - (9) DORIAN DE SOUVIGNE - (15) CRACK DE

PEBRISY - (6) BANKSTER JEEP

Race 2

1. BANANA PEEL - Barefoot and ready for this. Not completely out of it and earn some money

2. CLARA MAZA - Barefoot and ready for this so major improvement could be forthcoming. Respect

3. DREAM FILLY - Has yet to win a race after 30 starts. Might not win but could play a minor role

4. CRANBERRY DELADOU - Disappointing last to starts but is back barefoot so improvement could be forthcoming

5. CLAIRE DU GENIE - Probably needed comeback run but has been battling for some time now. Others preferred

6. CARESSE - Just needed comeback run. Distance suited and is likely to contest the finish

7. COROLLE DU RIED - Returns from a break. Unreliable but is quite capable of earning some money

8. COLOMBE REYNALD - Battling to regain best form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race. Barefoot

9. CATY ANGOT - Really struggled in latter half of 2017 and comeback run was no better

10. BURJ KHALIFA - Did not win in 2017 and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred

11. BARAKA EXTRA - Only modest form shown in both starts this year which were at this track

12. COCONUT BOND - Unreliable but does pop up in the places every now and then. Place chance

13. DIVA DE LOU - May have just needed comeback run. Distance suite and should run a big race

14. CHIPIE DE FOKISSAR - Has struggled this year but is capable of better and could be the surprise package

15. BELLA LAUMA - Unreliable and both runs this year were modest. Needs to find a few lengths to win

16. DELICATESSE - Only fair form recently and has yet to win after 40 starts. More needed to win

Summary

(13) DIVA DE LOU returned from a break in fine form and could go one better this time. (4) CRANBERRY DELADOU is barefoot and ready to be involved with the finish and must be give some respect. (6) CARESSE is doing well and has a winning chance. (3) DREAM FILLY is fit and ready for this race and could finish in the money.

Selections

(13) DIVA DE LOU - (4) CRANBERRY DELADOU - (6) CARESSE - (3) DREAM

FILLY - (8) COLOMBE REYNALD

Race 3

1. DINO DU VARLET - Has yet to win in 28 starts and needs major improvement to win this race

2. DIVIN DU MONT - In good form but is returning from a break and fitness needs to be taken on trust

3. DREAM CROWN - A bit disappointing last run. Needs to improve to win but might play a minor role

4. DIEGO DES ROIS - Fair recent form. Has done well at this track. Not completely out of it

5. DARWIN SYGA - Battling to regain best form but recent break could spark improvement. Can place

6. DUSTY JIEL - Much improved last run. Barefoot again and could pop up in the places. Might place

7. DELCO DU BAS BOSQ - Poor last run. Capable of better and could pop up on the places. Might place

8. DREAMS ARE FAKE - A bit disappointing last time out and is capable of better and could finish in the money

9. DUR D'OREYE - Unbeaten in five starts this year. This is tougher but must be considered

10. DEXTER DE MAI - Good last win. This is tougher but is clearly not out of it. Has a chance

11. DECLIC DU SOLEIL - Unreliable and is probably better over a shorter distance. More needed to win

12. DJEMBE DU PONT - Battling to regain best form but is quite capable of finishing in the money

13. DOLAVIS - Very fit but is unreliable and is battling to regain better form. Might place

14. DINKY BOY VISAIS - Modest last two runs. Needs to find a few lengths to win this race. Others preferred

15. DAKTARI DE JOUDES - Ignore last run. Capable of better and looks to have a winning chance in this line-up

16. DENYS D'AUSSON - In good form and is distance suited. Should fight out the finish once again

Summary

It is difficult to know exactly how good (9) DUR D'OREYE is after some good recent wins. This will be a test and he does deserve the utmost respect. We know how good(15) DAKTARI DE JOUDES is and he should run very well in this line-up. (16) DENYS D'AUSSON and (12) DJEMBE DU PONT could both get involved with the finish.

Selections

(9) DUR D'OREYE - (15) DAKTARI DE JOUDES - (16) DENYS D'AUSSON -

(12) DJEMBE DU PONT - (13) DOLAVIS

Race 4

1. DAENERIS JIEL - Poor recent form and is battling to regain best form. Needs to improve to win

2. DON'T STOP ME - Struggling to regain best form and needs major improvement to win. Others preferred

3. DJANGA BEST - Won latest which was over this course and distance Not out of it and deserves respect

4. DAPHNIE DE RIVIERE - Has struggled at this course the last two times and needs major improvement to win

5. DANAE DU HAUTY - Unreliable but did win penultimate start so cannot be completely dismissed away

6. DOUCEUR DE DALINE - Has been struggling for some time now and others are preferred to win this race

7. DIVA DE L'ECAILLON - Mostly only fair form shown in last 5 runs but the break could spark improvement

8. DYONE D'ERPION - Well beaten last time out. Returns from a break and is likely to need this run

9. DIVINE WIND - Won over this course and distance in penultimate start. Has a winning chance

10. DRYADE DU JOUR - May have needed both comeback runs. Fitter now and could start improving

11. DOUCEUR DU CHENE - Holding form well and likes this course and distance. Clearly not out of it

12. DIVINELLA - Very unreliable but is fit and is quite capable of popping up in the places

13. DESIRA SWIFT - Has already won three races this year and must be given the utmost respect

14. DAME JENILOU - A bit disappointing this year. Did a lot better last year and has a winning chance

15. DOLLY DU QUESNE - Ignore last run. Clearly capable of better and should contest the finish of this race

Summary

(11) DOUCEUR DU CHENE should be fit and ready for this and gets the narrow vote in a competitive looking race. (13) DESIRA SWIFT is barefoot again and could go improve on the runner-up berth last time out. (14) DAME JENILOU is

capable of better and does have a winning chance. So does (15) DOLLY DU QUESNE and(10) DRYADE DU JOUR.

Selections

(11) DOUCEUR DU CHENE - (13) DESIRA SWIFT - (14) DAME JENILOU - (15)

DOLLY DU QUESNE

Race 5

1. DELSON DU MOULIN - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win this race

2. DOCKER DU CARBONEL - Has struggled form some time now and tries his luck in a Mounted race. Others preferred

3. DISCO DE DJOON - Struggled throughput 2017 and needs major improvement to win this race

4. DALI DORE - Fit and ready for this. Was not disgraced in the past in Mounted races. Might place

5. DANILA ROSA - Has done well in this discipline before but may need to find a few lengths to win

6. DEMOISELLE DU DER - Only seventh in this discipline last time out and needs to do more than that to win

7. DAKTARI JIEL - Unreliable but has won a Mounted race before so deserves some consideration

8. DJENA DE NAPPES - In good form but does try this discipline for the first time. Not out of it

9. DERBY DE NAY - Has struggled a bit recently so tries a Mounted race for the first time

10. DOLCE D'ERONVILLE - Has some ability but did struggle in only attempt in this discipline. More needed

11. DANCER FOR MONEY - Has some good recent form in this discipline so does have a winning chance

12. DUO D'ORANGE - Battling to regain best form. First time in a Mounted race. Can improve

13. DREAM DE LION - Very unreliable but could improve back in a Mounted race. Place chance

14. DIAMANT FORGION - Distance suited and has done well in this discipline. Be right there at the finish

15. DAME DELO - Unreliable but is capable of winning a race like this. Has a winning chance

Summary

(11) DANCER FOR MONEY is fir well and inform so one can expect a decent run from him in a field like this and he gets the vote to score. (14) DIAMANT FORGION is not as consistent but does have a winning chance. (15) DAME

DELO has been struggling but is clearly capable of better and can pop up. (3) DISCO DE DJOON has to be respected.

Selections

(11) DANCER FOR MONEY - (14) DIAMANT FORGION - (15) DAME DELO -

(3) DISCO DE DJOON

Race 6

1. EPONA DU CHATAULT - Loves this course and distance. Must have a winning chance in this line-up

2. ECLAIR CHARENTAIS - Improving fit and well and likes this course and distance. Go close in this race

3. EOLE DU FAUCON - Needed comeback run. Capable of much better and could finish in the money

4. ENERGIE D'ANLOUNA - Needed comeback run. Has yet to win a race and needs to find a few lengths

5. ELEE DE TEDD - Has yet to win a race and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

6. EMIR DU MEXIQUE - Just needed comeback run. looking to go one better and is likely to go very close

7. EROS DU CHOQUEL - Ignore last run. Distance suited and is capable of better. Has a place chance

8. ELECTRA BLEUE - Doing well recently but this does look a tougher task. Could pop up in the places

9. ELIO MANNETOT - Unreliable but is distance suited and does have a winning chance in this race

10. EROS DE JOUDES - Only sixth on debut last year. Returns from a break and is likely to need it

11. EMMA D'ARCY - Not disgraced when fourth in latest run. Fit and ready for this. Might place

12. ELIXIR DE SEGRIES - Fair recent form and is barefoot for this race. Has to be given consideration

13. ETOILE D'ORMOY - Has yet to win and recent form is very poor. Needs major improvement to win

Summary

(9) ELIO MANNETOT was not disgraced when third last time out and could be the right one in this field. (2) ECLAIR CHARENTAIS always gives of his best and it will not be a surprise were he to be right at the finish once again. (12) ELIXIR DE SEGRIES could be improving and can place. (1) EPONA DU CHATAULT is not out of it.

Selections

(9) ELIO MANNETOT - (2) ECLAIR CHARENTAIS - (12) ELIXIR DE SEGRIES -

(1) EPONA DU CHATAULT

Race 7

1. EL PADRINO NOA - Returns from a break but does have a winning chance if fit and well. Respect

2. ENZO DU VIVIER - Well beaten in latest start which was at this track. Returns from a break

3. ENGOULVENT DU LYS - Likes this track and did win latest start. Could follow up in this line-up

4. EXTRA DU CHATAULT - Improving and did win latest at this track. Has a winning chance in this field

5. ECUREUIL BABOU - Has yet to win in 25 starts and has struggled in both starts this year

6. ESTOURNEL MOURIEZ - Ignore comeback run. Has some ability and is not completely out of it. Place chance

7. EPSILON JIEL - Has yet to win a race. Returns from a break so could race fresh. Place chance

8. EL AMOR DE KA - Did well to win latest start. This does look a tougher task but cannot be dismissed away easily

9. EBENE DE VOLCAN - In good form and looks distance suited. Could pop up in the places once again

10. EARLY DANCER - Improving fit and well and is distance suited. Has a winning chance in this race

11. EMIR DU PONT - Unreliable but is capable of winning a race like this and deserves the utmost respect

12. ET CAMPIONE - Not disgraced when fourth on debut. Returns from a break and is likely to need this run

13. EASY DES FLICS - Always gives of his best. Has to be considered if returning fit from a break

Summary

(3) ENGOULVENT DU LYS has just won at this course and could follow up and win in a field like this. (4) EXTRA DU CHATAULTis returning from a break but does have the ability to run well fresh. (10) EARLY DANCER should be fit and ready for this and has a winning chance. Another to consider is (2) ENZO DU VIVIER who is also returning from a break.

Selections

(3) ENGOULVENT DU LYS - (4) EXTRA DU CHATAULT - (10) EARLY DANCER

- (2) ENZO DU VIVIER

Race 8

1. FLEURON - Unreliable but did well enough in penultimate start to have a shot at winning this

2. FLAMMY DELADOU - Well beaten in all three starts to date but could be fit and ready for this

3. FELLI ELEVEN - Only modest form shown in five starts to date. Fit and ready but needs to improve

4. FIGATELLIX DU CIRE - Improving and was a decent third last time out which was at this track. Big chance

5. FLEUR CROWN - Well beaten in both starts and needs major improvement to win this race

6. FIONA LA JARRIE - First run for a Ultramarino filly out of Tiffany d'Ory. may need the experience

7. FAIENCE D'AVIGNERE - May have needed comeback run. Did much better in first two starts. Has a chance

8. FIRST STAR - Promising third on course and recent debut. Must be given consideration

9. FLYING BRICKELL - Did not show much on debut and best watched till showing improvement. Others preferred

10. FLASH DE MORMAL - Well beaten on recent debut. Best watched until showing improvement. Others preferred

11. FANCY DU HAUTY - First run for So Lovely Girl filly out of Milling du Hauty. Keep an eye out for her

12. FLORA DU BELLAY - Did not show much on recent debut. Likely to improve but best watched for now

Summary

A tough card to find winners but hopefully (4) FIGATELLIX DU CIRE can send punters home lucky and take out the lucky last race. This colt is improving and has course experience. (8) FIRST STAR showed promise on debut and is likely to be smarter this time. (1) FLEURON can run better than what was shown last time out.

Selections

(4) FIGATELLIX DU CIRE - (8) FIRST STAR - (1) FLEURON - (7) FAIENCE

D'AVIGNERE