AUTEUIL - 13th April Trainer of the day : Guillaume Macaire (s) (109, 107, 201, 207, 514) Jockey of the day : Simon Cossart (612, 703, 803) Horse of the day : Santa Adelia (201) Dark Horse : Yadissime (612) Race 1 1. LADY CLOSELY - By Monitor Closely and has shown some ability on five starts on the flat 2. SKY EVA - Tenth of eleven behind Louve Sage on her debut on the flat at Nimes in February 3. ESKISS DU MATHAN - By Network and is the second foal to run out of a dam that has already produced a winner 4. CARLOTA - Has not run since October when unplaced in a maiden race at Lyon Parilly 5. EN UN MOT - By Axxos and is the first foal to run out of a dam that ran just once

6. BIMBALETA - By Muhtathir and is the fourth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners 7. BAGUENAUDE - By Saint Des Saints and is the third foal to run out of a dam that has yet to produce a winner 8. SPEYSIDE - By Saddex and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won three from six 9. VILLA NAVARRE - By Saint Des Saints and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won two from seventeen 10. PIETA - By Soldier Of Fortune and was unplaced in a handicap race at Chantilly last month 11. SPRING IN THE AIR - Has not run since November when unplaced in a claiming race at Maisons-Laffitte 12. GOLD FILLY - By Martaline and is the second foal to run out of a dam that has already produced a winner Summary The top trainer Macaire introduces two newcomers here and preference if for the mount of Nabet (9) VILLA NAVARRE who is by Saint Des Saints and will be fancied to make a winning debut today. Stable companion (7) BAGUENAUDE another Saint Des Saints offspring could be the main danger. (8) SPEYSIDE and (12) GOLD FILLY are next best

Selections (9) VILLA NAVARRE - (7) BAGUENAUDE - (8) SPEYSIDE - (12) GOLD FILLY

Race 2 1. SANTA ADELIA - Just prevailed on debut here last month and looks sure to improve still further 2. ALLEZ DANCE - Runner up on debut at Compiegne last month and will get a bracket soon 3. MALAYA - Race fell apart at Lyon Parilly last month but could not have been more impressive nonetheless 4. CRYSTAL MONEY - Plenty to prove now after three mixed outings and is an outsider here 5. PROTEGE NOUS - Beaten nearly fourteen lengths by Allez Dance when behind that one at Compiegne 6. PROMESSE D'UN SOIR - Two average flat efforts and then beaten just over nine lengths by Santa Adelia on hurdles debut here 7. ECUME DU LARGE - Beaten around ten lengths on debut here by Santa Adelia last month 8. KIDANE TRAOU LAND - One flat win from a total of twenty eight mixed runs and has no chance in this Summary This race seems to be lacking any real quality in depth other than the Macaire trained favourite (1) SANTA ADELIA who just got the job done on debut here last month. There was a promise of much more to come that day and she should remain unbeaten after this. (2) ALLEZ DANCE looks equally good for the runner up spot. (3) MALAYA and (7) ECUME DU LARGE look next best.

Selections (1) SANTA ADELIA - (2) ALLEZ DANCE - (3) MALAYA - (7) ECUME DU LARGE

Race 3 1. DE CE PAS SIVOLA - Well beaten third of five finishers behind Jazz In Montreux in a chase at Bordeaux last month 2. FERRANO - Third of six finishers behind Puyfolais in a claiming chase at Compiegne fifteen days ago 3. POLAR DREAM - Sixth of seven finishers behind A Mi Manera in a chase at Fontainebleau last month 4. GAELICK KAP - Fourth of six finishers behind Puyfolais in a claiming chase at Compiegne fifteen days ago 5. MISTER VESPONE - Fell last time out at Lion-D'Angers but second in a claiming chase at Fontainebleau before that 6. NIGHT GIGOLO - A faller in his last two starts but second in a claiming chase at Pau in January 7. SIX EN TIQUE - Eight of twelve finishers here behind Love Moon in a handicap chase twelve days ago 8. REALM KEEPER - Third to Fourmetot in a claiming hurdle at Cholet last month and chase debut today 9. LITTLE CHICA - Fifth of seven finishers behind Doga Magra in a claiming chase at Fontainebleau last month 10. DEBUSSY BELLEVUE - Fifth of six finishers behind Puyfolais in a claiming chase at Compiegne fifteen days ago 11. DENALIE BELLEVUE - Still a maiden after eleven starts and unplaced in a claiming hurdle at Cholet last month Summary Although a well beaten third behind Jazz In Montreux in a chase at Bordeaux last month (1) DE CE PAS SIVOLA is dropped in class today and gets the vote to break her maiden tag on hereight career start. (5) MISTER VESPONE was a faller last time out but should be well capable in this company. (2) FERRANO and (4) GAELICK KAP can make the frame

Selections (1) DE CE PAS SIVOLA - (5) MISTER VESPONE - (2) FERRANO - (4) GAELICK KAP

Race 4 1. ROCK THE RACE - Dual winner from twenty seven but up against it on these terms so work to do 2. POLIGROOM - One win from thirteen and is at least unexposed as such and could have a chance 3. ANAKING - Four time winner from twenty six including last time at Milan so is in form 4. GALOP MARIN - Dual winner from a dozen runs but did disappoint here last time out 5. LONDON WHALE - Dual winner from twelve runs and good runner up last time out here 6. RENNSENAS - Four time winner from thirty but well out of form on last few outings 7. FLAVIN - Four time winner from thirty six but looks an each way chance at best 8. MARANJOU perhaps

Dual winner from twenty two and could run into a place

9. RACE TO GLORY - Was going for a hat trick when coming a cropper last time at Cagnes so could be interesting 10. MALLORCA - Four time winner from fifty three and always a very strong finisher. Conditions here should suit 11. CURLY BASC - Triple winner from twenty one including penultimate start here 12. HAWK THE TALK - Four time winner from fifty six including last time at Cagnes so is in form 13. LAMIGO - Five time winner from fifty and a winner at Machecoul already this season 14. ANEMOS - Seven time winner from seventy five but has trouble completing 15. CI BLUE - One win from nineteen and fifth last time out here so needs a small bit more but could do it 16. MA CAGNOTTE - She is a four time winner from nineteen including last time at Compiegne Summary This is an absolutely wide open quinte where there are few stand out candidates.

One that has a little scope for improvement is the Tiger Groom gelding (2) POLIGROOM. He ran an adequate race here last time and can build enough on that to score from (13) LAMIGO and (5) LONDON WHALE. There are chances for both (15) CI BLUE and (16) MA CAGNOTTE down at the bottom.

Selections (2) POLIGROOM - (13) LAMIGO - (5) LONDON WHALE - (15) CI BLUE - (16) MA CAGNOTTE - (6) RENNSENAS - (8) MARANJOU - (7) FLAVIN

Race 5 1. KIMO ROYAL - Won by two and a half lengths from Poker De Ballon over hurdles at Nantes sixteen days ago 2. TAKELOT - Has not run since October when sixth of eight finishers here behind Chameron 3. QUILIANO - Third of ten finishers behind Izzo over hurdles at Compiegne fifteen days ago 4. DIEG MAN - Fifth of six finishers behind Le Mans over hurdles at Cagnes last time out in January 5. SPAIN BOWL - Fourth of six finishers here behind Uptodate Du Casse over hurdles last month 6. POKER DE BALLON - Second of nine finishers behind Kimo Royal over hurdles at Nantes sixteen days ago 7. INDAYA - Fourth of eight finishers behind Yellow Field over hurdles at Nantes sixteen days ago 8. DORELKO DES OBEAUX - Fourth of nine finishers here behind Danse Avec Jersey on his hurdle debut last month 9. ZUREKA - Fifth of eight finishers behind Yellow Field over hurdles at Nantes sixteen days ago 10. WINGS ANGEL - Fifth of six finishers here behind Uptodate Du Casse on his racecourse debut last month 11. IRISH NONANTAIS - Sixth of eight finishers here behind Vision Du Pont over hurdles at Toulouse last month 12. DOUJANI - Fourth of twelve behind Baronne D'anjou on his debut in a Class G race at Argentan in October 13. ROYAL ECLAIR - Pulled up on his debut here last October in a race won by Destin D'Ajonc 14. BAUMANIERE - By Blue Bresil and is the eight foal to run out of a dam that has produced five winners 15. FORTEPIANO - Fell on his hurdle debut at vPau in February but was a winner on the flat at Longchamp in 2015 16. DAISY BAIE - By Crillon and is the fifth foal to run out of a dam that has produced one winner Summary

(5) SPAIN BOWL had some decent form on the flat before finishing a well beaten fourth here behind Uptodate Du Casse on his hurdle debut last month. He can improve from that and gets a tentative vote ahead of the well bred Macaire newcomer (14) BAUMANIERE who is sure to be well schooled. (8) DORELKO DES OBEAUX and (2) TAKELOT are next best

Selections (5) SPAIN BOWL - (14) BAUMANIERE - (8) DORELKO DES OBEAUX - (2) TAKELOT - (1) KIMO ROYAL

Race 6 1. AHQUECOUCOU - He has won two of his six runs but has been absent for a time 2. VICKING MAKER - Six time winner from thirty five including here last time 3. LINODARGENT - Still a maiden after seventeen and simply must do better 4. BONJOUR BONSOIR - Dual winner from seventeen including at Lyon Parilly last time out 5. PACO KEED - Five time winner from thirty four but hammered here last time 6. SAM - Just the one win from twenty one and maybe a place is best prospect 7. BLUE TARA - Dual winner from ten runs but has been very lightly raced 8. DIAMOND CHARM - Five time winner from forty one but appears to have it all to do 9. SQUARE VIVIANI - Five time winner from twenty nine but has work to do here 10. TODARABA - Just the one victory from fourteen but is in good health 11. HALLSSIO - Seven time winner from sixty six and will have to do better 12. YADISSIME - Won his last two starts in 2016 and this lightly raced sort has every hope 13. NIQUOS - Four time winner from fifty six and a place is best chance here 14. TEQUILAS - One win in light career and has prospects for another here 15. VARDA DES OBEAUX - Triple winner from eighteen and has to have a chance of sorts 16. ARAGORN D'ALALIA - Five time winner from thirty three and runner up in last two outings Summary The one that can go well at a lucrative starting price here is (12) YADISSIME. The very lightly raced gelded son of Montmartre looks potentially well weighted for his reappearance run and can serve it up to his opponents. The best of those look to be the two at the bottom, (15) VARDA DES OBEAUX and (16) ARAGORN D'ALALIA. (1) AHQUECOUCOU has a shot too.

Selections (12) YADISSIME - (15) VARDA DES OBEAUX - (16) ARAGORN D'ALALIA - (1)

AHQUECOUCOU

Race 7 1. ACCELERATOR - Dual winner from sixteen and third here last time out 2. NURMI - Triple winner from thirteen but well beaten here last time out 3. ENSAMO - Has won his last two outings at Fontainebleau and sure to be involved 4. YOUMSHINE - Triple winner from nineteen and can be involved at this level 5. FORT HARMONY - One win from fifteen runs but has work cut out here today 6. SOLVEDO - Very little form in seven runs so is outruled again today 7. GET UP - Nothing in two runs and dismissed from calculations here 8. DORS DINE - Improved form when runner up at Fontainebleau latest so could go well 9. TEXAS HOLDEM - Nothing in thirteen runs and is an immediate chuck out 10. PASSADELA D'AUTHIE - Making debut today so is best watched on that score Summary This is as weak as it gets around this great venue so with that in mind a tentative vote is awarded to the hat trick seeker (3) ENSAMO who has been ripping it up at Fontainebleau last month and should go very close to seeing off the likes of (1) ACCELERATOR and (4) YOUMSHINE with a chance for (6) SOLVEDO getting some place money too.

Selections (3) ENSAMO - (1) ACCELERATOR - (4) YOUMSHINE - (6) SOLVEDO

Race 8 1. DREAMABAD - Good hit rate with nine from thirty five but poor start to year 2. TITO DELA BARRIERE - Triple winner from forty two and a player in this company 3. BAOURI - Triple winner from twenty five and runner up at Compiegne last time 4. PERLY DE CLERMONT - Classy seven time winner but did not get it done dropped to this company last time 5. VENT D'ALLIER Strasbourg

Four time winner from thirty five including last time at

6. TIVANO D'AUTHIE - One win from ten but was poor last time out so needs to do better 7. VALZAN - One win from a dozen tries and should be very competitive here 8. ORANGE RUN - Five time winner from forty five including this year at Pau 9. CLIDAN - Four time winner from fifty but looks to have little chance here 10. FORESTIERA - She is winless after thirty five runs and unlikely to snap that sequence today 11. SAMSARA - Has won a quarter of her twenty four runs and just behind Baouri last time at Compiegne 12. MENTHE POIVREE - She has won one of her thirty five and looks a huge outsider today Summary The one to be on here is (3) BAOURI who showed decent form when runner up at Compiegne last time out and that appears to be the strongest evidence on show for this claimer. He can confirm placings with (11) SAMSARA from that last contest. (2) TITO DELA BARRIERE should be in the firing line. (7) VALZAN has a squeak also.

Selections (3) BAOURI - (11) SAMSARA - (2) TITO DELA BARRIERE - (7) VALZAN

Race 9 1. THE ARTISTE - Dual winner from seventeen including penultimate start at Cagnes 2. BLEU DE PAIL - Still a maiden after ten but was runner up here two goes back 3. SYNDROMOS - Dual winner from twenty and was runner up here last time out 4. CHEECKY BOUM - Placed in two of his four runs and this mark might be workable 5. SUN ZEPHIR - Five time winner from forty one and always runs his race 6. EQUILIBRISTE - Four time winner from sixty six and placed in claimers lately 7. XPO UNIVERSEL - Still a maiden after fifty three runs and that tells it's own story 8. PAGOMIX - Still a maiden after sixteen but showing something in latter runs 9. CLASSIQUE - Just a bit of promise in seven runs and must do a little more 10. COMPLICATED - Dual winner from fifty one and has been running well of late 11. CAFERTITI - Still winless after sixteen outings and best left alone again 12. BRING IT ON - Just the one win from twenty one but was third here last time out 13. PRINCE DE LA BARRE - One win from thirty and must do a little better at this stage 14. CHELEM LE DUN - Very little form in six runs and easy to ignore chances here 15. MISTER PAPY - Just the one win from forty eight and looks a huge outsider Summary This is most certainly no gimmie for punters who will be looking to get out on the lucky last. Perhaps a token investment on (3) SYNDROMOS may yield a small profit. The gelding is owned by man of the moment Alan Potts and the five year old can go one better than here last time. (4) CHEECKY BOUM is unexposed. (5) SUN ZEPHIR and (6) EQUILIBRISTE have sporting chances.

Selections

(3) SYNDROMOS - (4) CHEECKY BOUM - (5) SUN ZEPHIR - (6) EQUILIBRISTE

LE MANS - 13th April Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Baudouin (212, 814) Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (305, 607, 706, 810, 915) Horse of the day : Belle Louise Mabon (607) Dark Horse : Uska (906) Race 1 1. CARLINO JAC - Has not once finished in the frame from seven attempts going left-handed. No threat 2. CALIN DU PRESSOIR - Good consistent individual that has front shoes off for the occasion and a spot in the first five looks well within his grasp 3. COLONEL BLACK - Intermittent results but if at his best he should be able to trot in for a cheque 4. COCKTAIL DYNAMITE - Began to improve late February but form has deserted him and is not easy to like 5. CLIO DE LA NOEMIE - Has considerably better aptitude for the other code these days but still not to be entirely ignored 6. CHEF DU TRESOR - Hardy sort that is back at the top of his game. Well-in on the front line and could carry this off 7. CALIE SIN - Not particularly reliable and has a better chance in the claiming division. Not a player 8. COOL STAR - Has recaptured her early form. Up against the boys this time but with no penalty she looks a decent place chance 9. CAUCASIEN - No slouch at this level although disappointed in last two and needs to reassure 10. CHIPEUR DU RELAIS - Tends to give a good account for the most part. Unplaced on return a month back but should show improvement this time around 11. CRACK DE PEBRISY - Has made no impact on the track since last summer and can be written off 12. CLARA SAUTONNE - Delicate but serious mare making her seasonal comeback and given her handler's confidence she must be taken seriously 13. CESAR EXPRESS - Frequently shows a lack of discipline and although having encouraged at Vincennes recently he is very hard to trust

Summary Serious and on-form (6) CHEF DU TRESOR comes here fresh and from the front line should prove good enough to impose. He will have opposition though from the returning (12) CLARA SAUTONNE even though she starts 25m further back. (8) COOL STAR has an ideal entry here and given her form will be no pushover. (3) COLONEL BLACK tends to blow hot and cold but is not incapable of making the frame.

Selections (6) CHEF DU TRESOR - (12) CLARA SAUTONNE - (8) COOL STAR - (3) COLONEL BLACK

Race 2 1. CYR DE COQUERIE - Sanctioned more often than not. Was found wanting in latest outing and can be passed over 2. CALINE FOR DEESSE - Not the most productive horse in the race. Surprise fourth at Saint-Malo five days ago but unlikely to repeat 3. CASANOVA BLUE - In the frame in two of his last three. Steps up in class but breaks from the front and must be worth a small consideration 4. COMTESSE DU VAAL - Useful mare that encouraged on comeback two weeks ago. Goes barefoot for the first time and must be considered a serious contender 5. CALINE DU BIWETZ - A rather ordinary sort under harness and no realistic chance here 6. CRACK DES LANDES - Mixes the good with the less good but is unshod all four for just the second time this year and could yet trot into the first five 7. CYRANO VICI - Not easy to knock since he took to competition. Enjoying a purple patch and can go one better than his second at Laval last week 8. CARTOON DU PARC - Undeniably capable but hard to gauge at present and not an obvious choice 9. CHICAGO PARIS - Scored nicely under the saddle a fortnight back but his harness form leaves a lot to be desired. Disregard 10. CAPORAL LA BORIE - Good sort but disappointing in his last two. Back with a driver who knows him well and redemption looks to be on the cards 11. CELEBRE RAUDIERE - Consistent for the most part. Won nicely at Laval mid-March and should again figure prominently 12. CALOU RENARDIERE - Delicate but has considerable talent. Is confirmed at this level and with stride in check can get back to winning ways 13. CALVA NORMAND - Moderate sort that disappointed at Vincennes last weekend and going fully shod will do his prospects no favours Summary (7) CYRANO VICI is by far the most accomplished horse in the field and given his spot on the front line he should logically trot off with the silverware. If however the complicated (12) CALOU RENARDIERE can keep his action together he could give the favourite something to consider. The useful (4) COMTESSE DU VAAL goes barefoot for the first time and looks a danger, while recent Laval winner (11) CELEBRE RAUDIERE bids to confirm starting from the second row this time.

Selections (7) CYRANO VICI - (12) CALOU RENARDIERE - (4) COMTESSE DU VAAL (11) CELEBRE RAUDIERE

Race 3 1. CLARA CELESTE - Delicate but undeniably useful at this level. Is tough under pressure and must be worth a second look 2. BUFFALO - One of the more ordinary elements in the field and can be confidently written off 3. BOLIDE AIMEF - Current form poor at best. Changes code in a vain bid at redemption 4. BANKSTER JEEP - Very modest type that has shown little aptitude for this branch of the game and will have nothing to offer 5. CHABADA FRANCE - Not the most consistent but his latest starts in this code did not go unnoticed. With Eric Raffin in the saddle he must be considered dangerous 6. BERGER DE CEZES - Delicate individual but not entirely lacking ability. Too frequently disqualified however to warrant much support 7. BLAS DE BOUSSIERES - Nothing to like on his formsheet for the last ten months and offers little hope 8. BIENVENUE ROSE - Runner-up in her last two starts under the saddle. Unshod behind again and will be worth a small consideration 9. COSMOS GEDE - Seldom disappoints in ridden competition. Comes here off two second places and should again make a big impact 10. CREEK OF HOPE - In the frame in all three ridden starts to date and recently opened his account with authority. Excellent chance of doubling up 11. BELLE DU CEDRE - Moderate mare whose form is currently regressing and she will need to reassure 12. CLOVIS DU CHERISAY - Little experience in this code but dynamic in both attempts. Returns to the fray with a solid chance of finishing in the frame 13. COQUIN STAR - Has not been particularly effective this year. First time under the saddle and not a priority 14. BOY OF GOD - Pleased in two of his last three but below par at Caen. Barefoot this time and not to be ignored 15. CAPUCINETTE - Delicate mare but finished a place behind Cosmos Gede at Laval. Is barefoot this time and should generate some interest 16. BRISTOL D'OR - Form heading in the right direction and although sanctioned last time at Caen he can expect to redeem himself here Summary

(10) CREEK OF HOPE has impressed in all three ridden appearances so far and his recent Reims victory augurs well for his chances. (9) COSMOS GEDE has been similarly effective of late and looks the principal challenger. (5) CHABADA FRANCE encouraged at Caen late March and looks a player once more, although (12) CLOVIS DU CHERISAY has not once disappointed in the code and can compete for a place in the first three. (16) BRISTOL D'OR is next best.

Selections (10) CREEK OF HOPE - (9) COSMOS GEDE - (5) CHABADA FRANCE - (12) CLOVIS DU CHERISAY - (16) BRISTOL D'OR

Race 4 1. VAMANA - Impressive in both starts last month following a short spell. Wellpositioned on the front row and should again make a big impact 2. ARKANTOS GWEN - Useful trotter making his first start for 2.5 months but incurs no penalty and should not be far off the mark 3. AZUELA - Has not finished in the first three since last summer and will struggle to leave her calling-card this time either 4. VERJAK HEULINOIS - Respectable in both disciplines but not about to worry the opposition on just his second start back 5. AMI CORNUAILLAIS - Showed some improvement at Bordeaux on his second outing this year. Drops down the ladder but a tough ask all the same 6. ACCORD DE CRENNES - Never makes any impact in this class of event and is not about to change his ways 7. ANGELA CADE - Goes well for the most part in amateur company but with just one race in her this year she is unlikely to shake things up 8. AVATAR BONNEROQUE - Better individual in the ridden discipline. Unraced since September and will need the outing 9. VELEURY DERRO - Useful sort but lost his way during the autumn. Sanctioned on recent return and can be passed over 10. AMITIE DE CROUAY - Is confirmed in the amateur division but disappointing in her last two and will need to step up her game 11. UCAYALI JOLIE - Very effective mare in this category but was found wanting in her last two and must show marked improvement 12. VALASCO D'IM - Consistently rewarding trotter and hard to fault in this category. Sanctioned last time but if applied will be good enough to win this 13. ULKO DE RIEZ - Regularly gives a good account of himself and latest performance at Laval looked good enough to generate some interest here 14. USHER DE PIENCOURT - Got back down to business at Chartres following his layoff. Barefoot for the occasion and looks a player once more 15. UNA DEGE - Occasionally shows her good side but has not been seen out since mid-November and will need the run 16. UN GAMIN DANOVER - Respectable sort at this level but disappointing of late and not in the reckoning Summary

(12) VALASCO D'IM has won two of his last three in the amateur division and despite his sanction last week he should bounce back and prevail here. (14) USHER DE PIENCOURT took no time to prove his condition on comeback last month and should be able to apply the pressure. (13) ULKO DE RIEZ is showing improvement but faces a tough ask against (1) VAMANA and (2) ARKANTOS GWEN who start with a 25m advantage.

Selections (12) VALASCO D'IM - (14) USHER DE PIENCOURT - (13) ULKO DE RIEZ - (1) VAMANA - (2) ARKANTOS GWEN

Race 5 1. ESTIME ROYALE - Won a minor event in the provinces last time out but will struggle to repeat on this occasion 2. ESCARO DES ANGLES - Got his career off to a winning start but subsequently disappointed at Vincennes later in the month. Must reaffirm 3. ECALIERE - Won first time out last month but below par at Caen two weeks ago. Again in good company but one to watch all the same 4. EDITH STYLE - Sanctioned more often than not but if she can reproduce her penultimate Caen performance she will be able to challenge for a spot in the first three 5. ELLA DE GLATIGNE - Appears to have turned a corner. In the frame in her last two and will be one to note 6. ELODIE LET'S GO - Showed potential last year but has not been seen out since September and will need the race 7. ELINKINE - Very hard to fault since the beginning of the year. Runner-up to Early Star at Laval and should again make his presence felt 8. EARLY STAR - Imposed with style at Laval on debut early last month. Comes in fresh and looks a serious player once more 9. ESPOIR DU POITOU - With stride in check he consistently finishes in the money but at this level he will have to be at his best 10. EL GRECO BELLO - Has continued to progress since his first steps on the track. Imposed at Laval early March but no more than a place chance this time 11. EGLEMONT - Delicate type but scored at Lisieux earlier in the month. Steps up in class but should acquit himself honourably nonetheless 12. ELLINGTON DREAM - Decent colt that showed good potential last year. Pleased despite sanction on return last month and if applied should make a big impact 13. ENIGMA VICI - Moderate sort that has yet to score from nine outings. Failed to fire at Vincennes late March and others preferred this time 14. EMERAUDE SAINT BAR - Has just one blip on her formsheet. Got off the mark at Laval early April and should again be able to hold her own Summary (8) EARLY STAR struck first time out in good fashion and if on similar form she should double up. She is unlikely to have it all her own way though if the promising (12) ELLINGTON DREAM can maintain stride. (5) ELLA DE

GLATIGNE is beginning to make good on her promise and can again make the frame, although recent Laval winner (10) EL GRECO BELLO is improving all the while and will not be far off the mark.

Selections (8) EARLY STAR - (12) ELLINGTON DREAM - (5) ELLA DE GLATIGNE - (10) EL GRECO BELLO

Race 6 1. ULMA D'AUBRIERE - Lost her way late last summer and has shown no sign of an imminent return to form 2. BALLERINE DU CORTA - Delicate but has nothing to prove at this level. Less effective last time at Caen but is good enough to bounce back and make the frame on this occasion 3. AFRIQUE - Delicate mare but appears to be back at her best. Won well at Vincennes early April and can again play a leading role 4. BAD BOY TERRIE - Blows hot and cold but beat his personal best at Vincennes late last month and should not be overlooked 5. VARUS DU GUINOUX - Respectable sort but has failed to find his feet of late and with shoes on again can be passed over 6. ARMENIE DU LUPIN - Fine campaigner that has hardly set a foot wrong since late last summer. Encouraged on comeback at Angers eight days ago but with shoes off this time she will be a tough opponent 7. BELLE LOUISE MABON - Complicated but fine mare that finished fourth in a G.II late March. At this level however she could well return to winning ways 8. AZALEE DE BOMO - Has done nothing of note for a considerable period and can be ruled out 9. BUSTER DE BEAUFOUR - Well-regarded type that has form at a better level. Fell foul of the stewards at Vincennes three weeks ago but has the capacity to finish in the money here Summary (7) BELLE LOUISE MABON has taken very well to her new vocation and considering her recent form she looks the pick of the field. She will have company though from the consistently rewarding (6) ARMENIE DU LUPIN who will have come on from her recent comeback. (3) AFRIQUE appears to have returned to the top of her game and if behaved should go close, however (2) BALLERINE DU CORTA is no slouch in this code and should not be underestimated.

Selections (7) BELLE LOUISE MABON - (6) ARMENIE DU LUPIN - (3) AFRIQUE - (2) BALLERINE DU CORTA

Race 7 1. DOLLY DE CHENU - Modest individual that had nothing to give first start back and in this company will have her work cut out 2. DIMITRIA DE LA NOE - Impressive for much of last season. Was not disgraced at Cherbourg on return but will still have more to find 3. DIVA GRANGE L'ABBE - Erratic but has a good turn of foot. Won at PontChateau when unshod behind. Barefoot this time and not to be underestimated 4. DRYADE DU PARC - Disqualified in all four harness starts to date. Better under the saddle and can be ruled out 5. DANZA BELLA - Showed good early signs but well beaten in three of last four and must reaffirm 6. DEESSE CARISAIE - Very good filly for the most part. Surprisingly below-par at Cherbourg late last month but if on form should be able to win this 7. DIVINE DU SUD - Not the most effective horse in the race and chances slim at best 8. DETONANTE VERITE - Looked a good sort last season and although unplaced on comeback mid-March she should show improvement this time 9. DIVINE PROVIDENCE - Tricky sort at the start but otherwise a useful filly. Barefoot again and should not be far off the mark 10. DELIZIOSA - Respectable type a level down. Shoes off again but will have little to offer on this occasion 11. DIVA DU CAP ORNE - Winner of three from four to date and latest success particularly eye-catching. Confirmation anticipated 12. DONOSTIA DE LOU - Capable sort that has climbed the class ladder in good order. Can prove somewhat delicate but on good behaviour should be able to make the first five 13. DIABLESSE D'ATOUT - Moderate trotter that acquitted herself well in the race of reference but unplaced at Vincennes last week and needs to reassure 14. DIVA SOMOLLI - Very hard to knock since her first steps on the track. Beat Deesse Carisaie at Cherbourg and should again play an important part Summary Unshod behind as she was for her Laval success (6) DEESSE CARISAIE is expected to make a big impact, although she will be pitted against the lightlyraced (11) DIVA DU CAP ORNE who has won every race she has finished. (14) DIVA SOMOLLI is already confirmed in similar company and should again acquit

herself competitively, but one will need to keep an eye on (12) DONOSTIA DE LOU whose latest performance did not go unnoticed.

Selections (6) DEESSE CARISAIE - (11) DIVA DU CAP ORNE - (14) DIVA SOMOLLI - (12) DONOSTIA DE LOU

Race 8 1. DREAM DU PARC - Opened his account under harness last month but will have his work cut out under these conditions 2. DUC LEBEL - Winner of three from last four going right-handed but nonetheless comes here with a legitimate chance of finishing in the money 3. DIEGO GRIFF - Often a question of all-or-nothing at the moment. Shoes back on this time and not an obvious choice 4. DJANGO GIBUS - One of the more modest horses in the field and no chance of worrying the opposition on his first outing of the year 5. DETROIT ACE - Sanctioned more often than not and will struggle to make his presence felt 6. DESPERADO CEHERE - In his category and unshod behind for the first time. Minor place chance 7. DUTY OF MEMORY - Still a maiden from 18. Encouraged however at Graignes last time and should be able to finish in the first half here 8. DYSTOCIK JELOCA - Won three from six last season. Unraced since midNovember and unlikely to be at peak fitness 9. DAKOTA BLUE - Showed some ability last year but has not been seen out for five months and will need the race 10. DIX DES RACQUES - Complicated but capable colt that recently beat his personal best and looks well placed to finish in the frame this time 11. DARIGO ATOUT - Useful gelding but was sanctioned in both outings this year. Is barefoot again and should not be overlooked 12. DIEGO FORTUNA - Currently enjoying a productive run. Finished in a good time at Vincennes last month and will be one to watch 13. DOMINO DREAM - Has won three of his last four and the nature of his latest success bodes well for his prospects here 14. DAMMANN SEVEN - Stepped up to produce a fine performance when second at Laval earlier this month and should have the measure of most here Summary (14) DAMMANN SEVEN gave an excellent account of himself at Laval and a repeat performance could see him strike gold here. It will not however be easy to repel (13) DOMINO DREAM who has only twice been out of the winners' enclosure. (10) DIX DES RACQUES is delicate but has significant ability and with stride in check should not be far from the action. Winner of three of his last

four (2) DUC LEBEL steps up in class but should nonetheless acquit himself competitively.

Selections (14) DAMMANN SEVEN - (13) DOMINO DREAM - (10) DIX DES RACQUES (2) DUC LEBEL

Race 9 1. BIONESS - Dependability may not be his strong suit but he has merit all the same. Returns unshod behind and from the front line can give this a good go 2. BOLT - Very consistent sort for the most part. Sanctioned when sent off favourite at Reims eleven days ago but if applied should have the measure of most 3. VITO DES LANDIERS - Has shown more in the amateur category this year but not to overlooked all the same 4. AMIGO LAND - Has not once finished closer than seventh in this discipline and offers no hope 5. BOHEME DU JUILLE - Good servant that seldom lets the side down. Third start back and on the front line. Hind shoes off and is one to note 6. USKA - Hardy mare that is still going strong. Acquitted herself well first time back and with shoes off for the occasion looks a decent first-five prospect 7. VERSUS DAIRPET - Unseen in the first three in his last 28 outings and can be passed over once more 8. BATTAMBANG - Pleased in both recent comeback appearances. Starts in front and with hind shoes off this time looks a serious player 9. AMOUR ENCORE - Handy sort and well-in on the front row. Hind shoes off this time and looks an interesting prospect 10. ATOLL DANOVER - Has made no impression so far this year and even with front shoes off will still have to raise his game 11. UNION MYSTIQUE - Off the boil for the last three years and has no place in this line-up 12. BAXTER DU KLAU - A serious trotter with some fine performances to his name but is fully shod this time and not an obvious choice 13. AMIRAL DU POITOU - Has never once made any impact under harness and is not a realistic proposition 14. VERSO DU JAAR - Gives a good account for the most part. Not disgraced in Paris on comeback late March and should show improvement 15. ALEXIA DU CHERISAY - Not the most reliable of horses but is confirmed at this level. Encouraged at Vincennes in a good time last month and in this company could well impose 16. VALTO DES LANDIERS - Has looked very ordinary for the last 20 months and can be confidently ruled out 17. VIZIR DES JACQUETS - Decent dual-purpose trotter but has not been seen

out since late August and is unlikely to be race-fit 18. ASTRAL VIRETAUTE - Very useful type in this class of race. Finished smartly at Vincennes late March and a similar run should see him finish in the mix Summary (15) ALEXIA DU CHERISAY finished fifth in a Quinte at 1'13''4 over the short course recently and on similar form could have her way here. She can nonetheless expect resistance from the useful (8) BATTAMBANG and the consistent (2) BOLT, both of whom start with a 25m advantage. (18) ASTRAL VIRETAUTE is beginning to get into his stride and will be one to note, as will (1) BIONESS who goes without hind shoes this time.

Selections (15) ALEXIA DU CHERISAY - (8) BATTAMBANG - (2) BOLT - (18) ASTRAL VIRETAUTE - (1) BIONESS

MARSEILLE-VIVAUX - 13th April Trainer of the day : Fabrice Vermeulen (104, 202, 501, 603, 702) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (101, 205, 306, 501, 607, 702) Horse of the day : Giogiobbo (501) Dark Horse : Power Secrétariat (201) Race 1 1. FANKAIROS RANGER - Going for four in a row after winning three claimers including on here last month 2. SILK OF RIO - Won a handicap race here by two lengths from Whip My Love last month 3. MID RIVER - Eight of eighteen behind Benidiction in a claiming race at Fontainebleau last month 4. MOUNIRCHOP - Eight of eleven behind Chasselay in a handicap race at Lyon La Soie last month 5. WHIP MY LOVE - Second of nine here behind Silk Of Rio in a handicap race last month 6. LA DAME EN ROUGE - Fourth of five behind Stunning Spirit in a Class 1 race at Saint-Cloud last month 7. ROSE SMART - Last of nine here behind Silk Of Rio in a handicap race last month 8. CAMAYPAUCHA - Eight of twelve here behind First Wood in a claiming race last time out in December 9. BRISEIDE - Fourth of nine here behind Silk Of Rio in a handicap race last month Summary (1) FANKAIROS RANGER is going for four wins in a row today after winning three claimers including on here last month and at Chantilly ten days ago. He gets the vote to continue on his winning ways today. (2) SILK OF RIO had a few of these behind him in a handicap race here recently and looks the main danger. (9) BRISEIDE and (4) MOUNIRCHOP are next best

Selections

(1) FANKAIROS RANGER - (2) SILK OF RIO - (9) BRISEIDE - (4) MOUNIRCHOP

Race 2 1. POWER SECRETARIAT - Fifth of eleven here behind Downeva in a Class E handicap last month 2. DARSELECT - Won a Class E handicap here in a close finish from Akram sixteen days ago 3. SFARZOSA - Seventh of fourteen here behind Darselect in a Class E handicap last month 4. AIMLESS LADY - Last of eight behind Power Secretariat in a Class G handicap at Lyon La Soie in February 5. CANDY HEART - Won a Class E handicap here in a close finish from Ty Cobb last month 6. BRANCAIO - Last of fifteen behind Shehab in a Class E handicap at Cagnes in February 7. FAIR MOON - Second of fourteen behind Beykoz in a Class G race at Nimes in February 8. ARABIAN PENINSULA - Seventh of thirteen behind Ellerman in a Class G handicap at Salon-Provence nine days ago 9. ARIZONA RUN - Won a Class G handicap here in a close finish from Grand Gala sixteen days ago 10. VOISIN - Fifth of fourteen here behind Darselect in a Class E handicap last month Summary Although penalized 2 Kg for her victory here in a Class E handicap last month the nine year old (5) CANDY HEART had subsequent winner (2) DARSELECT about three lengths back in fourth place on that occasion and gets the vote to confirm those placings today. (1) POWER SECRETARIAT and (10) VOISIN must also be respected

Selections (5) CANDY HEART - (2) DARSELECT - (1) POWER SECRETARIAT - (10) VOISIN

Race 3 1. SCHNELLAP - Eight of ten behind Beykoz in a Class G claimer at Nimes last month 2. TURTLE BEACH - Seventh of fourteen behind Attawo in a Class E handicap at Moulins ten days ago 3. ARISTOTE - Third of fifteen behind Wizard Wolf in a Class G handicap at Strasbourg last month 4. SWEET ZAPPA - Third of twelve behind Vado Di Siella in a Class G claimer at Chatillon last month 5. MR BOJANGLES - Fourth of thirteen here behind Arizona Run in a Class G handicap last month 6. ZAFORA - Third of thirteen here behind Arizona Run in a Class G handicap last month 7. AMERICAN WAY - Seventh of eleven behind Cellalando in a Class G handicap at Lyon La Soie last month 8. COLADOR - Fifth of thirteen here behind Arizona Run in a Class G handicap last month 9. EL VALITO - Ninth of thirteen here behind Arizona Run in a Class G handicap last month Summary (6) ZAFORA had (5) MR BOJANGLES two lengths behind her when third of fourteen here behind Arizona Run sixteen days ago in a Class G handicap. She is the selection to confirm those placings today and record her eight career success. (8) COLADOR was close behind in fifth place in that race and must be respected. (2) TURTLE BEACH is next best

Selections (6) ZAFORA - (5) MR BOJANGLES - (8) COLADOR - (2) TURTLE BEACH

Race 4 1. HE'S A DREAMER - Seventeenth of eighteen behind Miracle Des Aigles in a Class D handicap at Cagnes in February 2. EMPIRIC - Third of seventeen behind Showtime Star in a Class G claimer at Chantilly last month 3. ASTERION - Twelfth of thirteen here behind Fawley in a Class E handicap last month 4. CARDOLAN - Fifth of eleven here behind Un De La Canebiere in a Class E handicap five days ago 5. VERTI CHOP - Sixth of eight here behind Downeva in a Class F race last time out in November 6. PETIT HUMUS - Fifth of thirteen here behind Fawley in a Class E handicap last month 7. PROVISION - Seventh of thirteen here behind Fawley in a Class E handicap last month 8. CHANCHE THE LIFE - Third of six here behind Cardolan in a Class G claimer last month Summary Although disappointing last time out in a Class D handicap at Cagnes (1) HE'S A DREAMER has an excellent record at this track. He won four races in a row here last Autumn and gets the vote to return to the winners enclosure today. (4) CARDOLAN and (2) EMPIRIC look the main dangers to the selection. (6) PETIT HUMUS is next best

Selections (1) HE'S A DREAMER - (4) CARDOLAN - (2) EMPIRIC - (6) PETIT HUMUS

Race 5 1. GIOGIOBBO - Second of fifteen behind Galantes Ivresses in a Class D race at Chantilly last month 2. KAYENNE - Won a Class D race here by half a length from Surewecan last month 3. NISHAM - Second of seven behind Nabucco in a Class E claimer at SaintCloud last month 4. FULL TALENT - Sixth of thirteen here behind Kayenne on his debut in a Class D race last month 5. LE RING - Last of eight here behind Be My Lady in a Class D race five days ago 6. CAP ROCAT - Thirteenth of fifteen behind Galantes Ivresses in a Class D race at Chantilly last month 7. ITS MY STORY - Won a Class E handicap here in a close finish from Grey Mirage last month Summary With two wins from three starts in France (1) GIOGIOBBO was only just touched off by Galantes Ivresses in a Class D race at Chantilly last month. He is a confident selection to resume winning ways today. (2) KAYENNE won a Class D race here last month and looks the main danger. (6) CAP ROCAT and (7) ITS MY STORY are next best

Selections (1) GIOGIOBBO - (2) KAYENNE - (6) CAP ROCAT - (7) ITS MY STORY

Race 6 1. GOLDEN RASH - Fifth of nine behind Sayo on his debut in a maiden race at Hyeres ten days ago 2. VOL DETE - Sixth of eight behind My Scholar on his debut in a newcomers race at Compiegne last month 3. BAGNOLES - Fourth of nine behind Sayo in a maiden race at Hyeres ten days ago 4. LA PLAYA - Fifth of ten behind Song Of Life in a claiming race at Chantilly nine days ago 5. ECLIPSE DE SIVOLA - Thirteenth of fifteen behind Nadeschda in a handicap race at Cagnes in February 6. L'ASSAUT SIX - Seventh of eight here behind Motivaroom in a maiden race last month 7. SA TUNA - Second of eight here behind Motivaroom in a maiden race last month 8. LIGHTER - By Nathaniel and is the first foal to run out of a dam that won one from three in the UK Summary After showing some promise on her debut at Salon-Provence in December (7) SA TUNA was a close second behind Motivaroom in a maiden race here last month. She is the selection to open her account here today. (3) BAGNOLES ran well when second here last month and must be respected. (5) ECLIPSE DE SIVOLA and (2) VOL DETE are next best

Selections (7) SA TUNA - (3) BAGNOLES - (5) ECLIPSE DE SIVOLA - (2) VOL DETE

Race 7 1. FIRST WOOD - Won a claiming race here by six lengths from Miss Charlotte sixteen days ago 2. MISS CHARLOTTE - Well beaten second of six here behind First Wood in a claiming race here last time out 3. VUE DU CIEL - Third of sixteen behind Melissa Jane in a claiming race at Chantilly ten days ago 4. BERLIN CALLING - Well beaten third of six here behind First Wood in a claiming race here last time out 5. COCO CHOPE - Sixth of eight here behind Motivaroom in a maiden race here last time out 6. HIGHGATE - Seventh of eight here behind Snowzain in a handicap race five days ago 7. SERIEMA - Eleventh of sixteen behind Melissa Jane in a claiming race at Chantilly ten days ago Summary With two of his three career wins coming at this track including an easy six length success in a claimer sixteen days ago (1) FIRST WOOD will be expected to oblige in the closing race of the day. (3) VUE DU CIEL was third to Melissa Jane in a claimer at Chantilly last month and looks the main danger. (2) MISS CHARLOTTE and (4) BERLIN CALLING are next best

Selections (1) FIRST WOOD - (3) VUE DU CIEL - (2) MISS CHARLOTTE - (4) BERLIN CALLING

LYON-LA SOIE - 13th April Trainer of the day : Yannick Henry (308, 706, 808) Driver of the day : Gabriele Gelormini (105, 411, 604) Horse of the day : Copain du Banney (203) Dark Horse : Charline Lady (307) Race 1 1. ULINE DES LINANS - Not devoid of ability but has no room for maneuver in a race like this 2. VERGA - Good last effort when runner-up in a class G at Paray but more is needed today 3. VINCE D'ERONVILLE - Did not win a race since October 2015. Enduring stride issues at present and others are preferred 4. VELOCE DREAM - Has not shown much in three starts since the new year. unshod today and can surprise 5. VAMPIRE DU VIVIER - Not sighted in two starts since the new year but has been long aimed at this race and expected to bounce back 6. VIDOCQ DE PIERVIVE - Has been struggling with form for the past twelve months and looks hard to fancy at present 7. ARMESS DE GUEZ - Ran better than last placing suggests at Angers. Previous form is good enough to see her grab a place 8. UGO D'URZY - Needs to up his game to be involved at the finish. Others are preferred 9. UBERO DES LIARDS - Finished sixth of 14 in the race of reference disputed on 22 February at this course. Improvement needed today 10. ULSTER NEMO - Smart performer in this class of event when running barefoot and this is the case today. Player 11. ALCESTE DU GOUTIER - Made a promising return to action when third of 18 at Caen on 9 March. Best to forget last run and can make amends 12. URIAL D'HARCOUEL - Good effort when third at this course on 22 February. Gone cold again in two subsequent starts. Hard to assess 13. ARIBO MIX - Bounced back to form when third at Agen on 2 April in a class D. Has claims on the back of this effort 14. UCIOLE JOY - Useful sort in both disciplines. Needs to up her game to win

though 15. VERY VERY FAST - A totally different horse since running barefoot. Steps up in grade with every chance 16. UPSALIN DES BAULTS - Still in contention when disqualified over track and trip last time out in a class D. Has the credentials to feature Summary (15) VERY VERY FAST is going through a purple patch a unshod again today he should make his presence felt. (5) VAMPIRE DU VIVIER did not go unnoticed in last two starts and has long been aimed at this race. This could be his race ! (11) ALCESTE DU GOUTIER ships a long way for this race and definitely enters the equation. (4) VELOCE DREAM can be the spoiler from front row.

Selections (15) VERY VERY FAST - (5) VAMPIRE DU VIVIER - (11) ALCESTE DU GOUTIER - (4) VELOCE DREAM - (13) ARIBO MIX

Race 2 1. CREVIGOR - Not sighted on comeback run at this course on 30 March. Should come on for the race though and can surprise 2. CAZARIO - Did not run since 16 July last year and best to watch on return to action 3. COPAIN DU BANNEY - Made a winning return to action at Nancy on 19 March. Good draw. Player with improvement likely 4. CONDOR THE BEST - Has not done anything of note for a long time and looks hard to fancy despite good draw 5. CLASSIC CHARM - Still well in the race when disqualified at Agen in a class E on 22 March. Can feature 6. CACTUS JACK - Has the required early speed to feature in a race like this. Going through a rough patch since the new year 7. CARLITO TEJY - Did not race since 12 December and likely to need the race. Best to watch 8. CRACKTAILO - Not devoid of ability but seldom wins races. Back to himself in last run and can feature despite outside draw 9. CHAMAR D'ICI - Went well on both starts barefoot. Same feature applies today and can be considered 10. CHARMICOERE LE FOL - Went well when keeping within the rules since the turn of the year. Could be one for place 11. CIEL DE VILLETOT - Barefoot when winning at this course last time ot over 2700m. On-form but all shoes on today 12. CAESARUS D'ELA - Course winner who is enduring stride issues. Not the best of draw and needs to show significant improvement 13. CONFLIT - Smart individual in the province. Despite poor draw he looks an interesting prospect on his first start barefoot 14. CYBER WIC - Useful performer in both disciplines. Better than last run suggests and can be in the mix if back on top of his game Summary (3) COPAIN DU BANNEY did not have to dig too hard to win at Nancy. He is sure to come on for the run and looks hard to oppose on paper. (6) CACTUS JACK loves to front-run and looks capable of putting on a big show if he breaks well at the start behind the car. (10) CHARMICOERE LE FOL is a very capable individual when she can keep her stride together. (9) CHAMAR D'ICI is another

one for the shortlist.

Selections (3) COPAIN DU BANNEY - (6) CACTUS JACK - (10) CHARMICOERE LE FOL - (9) CHAMAR D'ICI

Race 3 1. CAMPANELLA - Course winner. Not disgraced last time over 2050m. Extratrip will suit better 2. COROLLE DU RIED - Won two in a row on turf last summer. Gone cold since then. Hard to like despite good draw 3. CALIE DU LION - Not sighted on comeback race a fortnight ago. Won on grass last year. Has a bit to do 4. CHISTERA DE PRASLE - Should come on a lot from return to action. Has demonstrated ability last year and can feature from good draw 5. CYBELE DU VERNET - On the rise as shows her last start and should be considered if capable of building on this effort 6. COCCINELLE - Has been knocking on the door in recent starts and although has a bit to prove behind the autostart, should not be overlooked 7. CHARLINE LADY - Tends to go well when not disqualified. Course winner who should not be underestimated 8. CARLA DE ROUAISSE - Back on top of her game in last two starts. Must overcome outside draw but remains competitive 9. CALGARY DU CHALET - Two career victories were at this course last year. Not at her best since the new year. Drawn on second tier 10. COMETE BLEUE - Endured stride issues in last two starts. Has the credentials to feature but has a bit to prove at present 11. CRY ME A RIVER - Erratic filly and although not devoid of ability, looks hard to fancy on current form 12. CHANSON D'OCCAGNES - Needed the run last time at Marseille-Vivaux. Can grab a small place if back on top of her game 13. COURONNE D'OR - Unable to recapture last year's form. First time in new discipline today and can make an impact if in the mood 14. CYBILE DES ETROITS - Did not go unnoticed in last start at Saint-Galmier. On the up so not one to rule out Summary (5) CYBELE DU VERNET always runs well at this course and is given a confident vote to resume with winning ways against rivals of her own sex this time round. (8) CARLA DE ROUAISSE's last two runs at Agen were solid ad she has obvious claims on the back of these efforts. (7) CHARLINE LADY was still well in the race when disqualified at Parilly and must be given another chance.

Selections (5) CYBELE DU VERNET - (8) CARLA DE ROUAISSE - (7) CHARLINE LADY (4) CHISTERA DE PRASLE

Race 4 1. DICTION HAUFOR - Has not recaptured last year's form yet but should not be ruled out in a race like this 2. DIVA D'ARCY - Knocking on the door in recent starts. Good draw. First time behind the autostart 3. DALAGA - Takes a step down in grade today. Not devoid of ability and can spoil 4. DIANE DE NICE - Has been in good heart lately. Good draw and has the necessary early speed to feature 5. DIVINE DESTINEE - Has shown glimpses of ability but gone cold in last two runs and looks hard to fancy at present 6. DARLING OAKS - Very capable filly when she can keep within the rules. Off the mark at Feurs in last run. Player 7. DARLING MAZA - Has demonstrated ability last year but did not run since 1 November at present and may need the race 8. DOLLY DU CARBONEL - Not likeable on paper and easily passed over in a race like this 9. DANCE DES LOUANGES - Off the mark at Paray in March last year. Did not run since 7 October and likely to need the race 10. DOLLY D'AMOUR - Off the mark at Saint-Galmier last year in May. Subsequently failed to live-up to expectations 11. DATCHA DU VIVIER - Off the mark in a class H at Villedieu in last start. Has more progress to offer and can feature Summary Runner-up twice to the same horse at Reims (2) DIVA D'ARCY may have a clear road ahead of her this time and is the choice to go off the mark. It is worth noting that she is due to run barefoot for the first time. Main rival can be (6) DARLING OAKS who is a smart performer when she is in the mood. Others to include in calculations are (11) DATCHA DU VIVIER and (4) DIANE DE NICE.

Selections (2) DIVA D'ARCY - (6) DARLING OAKS - (11) DATCHA DU VIVIER - (4) DIANE DE NICE

Race 5 1. ELOISE DU JOUR - Lost ground at the start last time out. Made good late headways though and should be included in calculations 2. EMBRASE - Disqualified in all three starts since the new year. Did not show enough ability last year to be worth consideration 3. ELEUSIS DE CAHOT - Good effort when fourth in an identical race at Agen on penultimate start. Place prospect 4. EVE DE LA BOATERIE - Has shown improvement in last two starts. Has a good draw and must be respected 5. ESLEY - Finished in front of four of today's rivals when runner-up over course and distance on penultimate start. Player 6. ECLIPSE DES MAJ - Has come to terms with herself at present. Definitely one who enters the equation 7. EPICE LIGERIENNE - Showed improvement in last two runs and looks capable of going off the mark in a race like this 8. ELIKOVA BERRY - Never a factor in two runs thus far and cannot be worth much consideration at this stage 9. ETOILE D'ARGENT - Disqualified on debut at Chatillon on 27 February. Hard to assess and best to watch 10. EBENE LATINE - Has been thereabouts in races of this nature and could grab a small place with a good run 11. ESCOVILLE - Newcomers from this yard tend to need the run. Best to watch betting for clues Summary (5) ESLEY wasted all of her chances at the start last time out at Saint-Galmier. She has a good draw behind the car-start and is expected to make amends. (7) EPICE LIGERIENNE is improving with the runs and is not one to be overlooked. Trainer Domink Cordeau is said to be confident with (3) ELEUSIS DE CAHOT. She went well last time in this class of event at Agen and is another who can win this.

Selections (5) ESLEY - (7) EPICE LIGERIENNE - (3) ELEUSIS DE CAHOT - (6) ECLIPSE DES MAJ

Race 6 1. EVITA VEGE - Newcomer from respectable yard making his debut in a claimer. Betting will provide with best clue 2. ETOILE D'ATOUT - Never a factor in three career starts since the new year. Hard to make a case 3. ETOILE DE SIA - Four disqualifications from five starts thus far and cannot be worth any consideration 4. EDEN COLOR - Has not done much in condition races thus far but must be considered on first attempt in a claimer. From top yard 5. ESPERANZA VOLSIN - Encouraging effort when third at Paray on second career start but has gone cold since then 6. EXTRA FORTE - Made promising debut at this course on 22 February but subsequently disappointed at Chatillon. Not one to rule out 7. ETOILE DE LOU - Off the mark in an identical race on penultimate start. Second run for new yard. One to consider 8. ENORA PAULO - Good effort when third in a claimer at Vire last time. First start for new yard today. Must be respected Summary (8) ENORA PAULO went well enough at Vire in a claimer last time in what looks a slightly better race. She is the choice to go off the mark on her first start for new stable. (7) ETOILE DE LOU was an easy winner of her sole run in a claimer and has to be hugely respected. (5) ESPERANZA VOLSIN still had plenty of resources when she went off-stride at Saint-Galmier.

Selections (8) ENORA PAULO - (7) ETOILE DE LOU - (5) ESPERANZA VOLSIN - (4) EDEN COLOR

Race 7 1. BEST SCOTT - Made a winning return to action at Strasbourg but subsequently disappointed. Can be given another chance 2. BAHIA DU CAMPDOS - Not sighted in three starts since the new year and best to be passed over 3. BAKLOV DE VANDEL - Showed better intentions when fourth at Caen in last start. Has plenty of early speed 4. BACCARAT GRIFF - Ridden races specialist returning to action after 4 1/2 months on the sidelines. Ignore 5. BANJO CHARENTAIS - Made late headways when fifth of 16 in an identical race at Bordeaux. Has a strong chance 6. BALTIC DU CALORNE - Easy winner of a claimer on penultimate start at Agen. Steps up in grade with reasonable claims 7. BLASON - Won an identical race over track and trip last year. Has been in mixed form since then 8. BYWORD DUSSAC - Last seen on the podium in September 2015. Outside draw and best to be watched 9. BONHEUR DE JAL - Not devoid of ability but remains highly unpredictable and best to watch 10. BADIANE DE COUDDES - Did not race since November 2015 and cannot be worth any consideration 11. BENODET BREIZ - Has limited ability and hard to see him make the frame from this draw 12. BELLA DU REYNARD - Never in contention on comeback run at Nimes. Has too much to find and best to pass over Summary (3) BAKLOV DE VANDEL is the best on class alone in this line-up and should prove hard to get passed if he can keep his stride all way round. (5) BANJO CHARENTAIS is a reliable performer in this class of event at present and should feature prominently. It is best to forget (6) BALTIC DU CALORNE's last run as his previous winning start at Agen makes him look a possible winner of this race.

Selections (3) BAKLOV DE VANDEL - (5) BANJO CHARENTAIS - (6) BALTIC DU

CALORNE - (1) BEST SCOTT

Race 8 1. CAPORAL DU RABUTIN - Disqualified on both starts last year including one in this discipline. Hard to make a case 2. CASAMANCE - Creditable effort when fourth in a class E at Toulouse in last start 3. CONCERTO STAR - Showed glimpses of ability last year but mostly enduring stride issues. Others preferred 4. CELIOS DU REYNARD - Erratic horse who looks to have a lot to find on return to ridden racing 5. COYOTE DU CAUX - Showed significant improvement when runner-up in a class F at Reims in last start. Has claims 6. CIRELLA DE KACY - Never a factor in two starts in this discipline thus far and needs to make vast improvement 7. CALIX DU RABUTIN - Won two small races on turf last year. Hard to be considered on debut under the saddle 8. CACHE COEUR - Off the mark in this discipline at Graignes on 25 March. Has fair claims if capable of keeping within the rules 9. CASSIUS SAUTREUIL - Endured stride issues in last two starts. Wellentered. First time under the saddle 10. CESAR DES CAUX - Useful sort in harness racing. Can be considered on first attempt in a ridden race 11. CAIMAN DU CITRUS - Good effort when runner-up in a harness event over track and trip last time. Switches back to ridden racing with claims 12. CESAR DES LIARDS - Has demonstrated ability last year but has gone offstride in last five starts. Can win if keeping within the rules Summary (8) CACHE COEUR made a good impression after early disqualification at Toulouse last time out. If he behaves today no doubt he can leave this effort behind. (5) COYOTE DU CAUX's last run at Reims was excellent and he comes into this race with a strong chance. (12) CESAR DES LIARDS is mentally-fragile but if in the mood he has more than the required ability to win.

Selections (8) CACHE COEUR - (5) COYOTE DU CAUX - (12) CESAR DES LIARDS - (11)

CAIMAN DU CITRUS