VINCENNES - 31st January Race 1 1. BOLDENA - Delicate mare that has yet to show any ability at this level but worth a go in this small field 2. BARON ...
VINCENNES - 31st January Race 1 1. BOLDENA - Delicate mare that has yet to show any ability at this level but worth a go in this small field 2. BARON DU CHENE - Just his second attempt at group level but has ability. From a yard on fire and not to be overlooked 3. BLOOMA D'HERIPRE - Undeniably talented but not at her best behind Be Mine De Houelle last month and disqualified fortnight ago. Must raise her game to stake a claim 4. BISCUIT DELAVERA - Runner-up to Bilibili in Gr.II three weeks ago. Currently going well and unshod should only have the one rival 5. BE MINE DE HOUELLE - Won Gr.II early December but off the boil since. Back on form and she will be dangerous. Needs to confirm 6. BOCAGE D'ORTIGE - Has won and placed at this level and his recent 3rd to Bilibili was no disgrace. Not to be underestimated 7. BILIBILI - An exceptional individual. Has won a brace of Gr.II events since landing the Gr.I Prix du President over course and distance. Hind shoes off for the occasion and every chance
Summary (7) BILIBILI takes to the course and distance of his President victory and on current form he looks unbeatable. Runner-up to the favourite last time (4) BISCUIT DELAVERA has gone from strength to strength and should be the obvious challenger. (5) BE MINE DE HOUELLE has failed to impress of late although on a good day is a force. (3) BLOOMA D'HERIPRE is still waiting for that group win but has been on the cusp for some time. This may not be her day either however if on form can make the first three. Selections (7) BILIBILI - (4) BISCUIT DELAVERA - (5) BE MINE DE HOUELLE - (3) BLOOMA D'HERIPRE
Race 2 1. BLACK CHARM - Stepped up in class with moderate success and overcame a pair of poor runs with a 3rd place behind Baltic Charm last time out. No easy task here 2. BARRIO JOSSELYN - Showed substantial ability during the summer and following brace of return starts is unshod all four with every chance 3. BRELAN DU VIVIER - Beat a host of others here earlier this month and decent chance again of making good impression 4. BEST BUISSONAY - Not the most dependable lately and appears to have too much to do 5. SATCHMO AS - Little to note since running 5th behind Carabinieri last November and unrealistic proposition here 6. BADIUS DE TILOU - Overcame a lean patch to record solid Class C win here last time out. rested and looks set to make good impression again 7. BRASIL DE BAILLY - Thoroughly outclassed on last four starts and easily passed over this time 8. CARABINIERI - High-achieving Swedish horse who ran 3rd in Class A on only starts here. Returns with realistic ambitions 9. BALTIC CHARM - Can boast exceptional talent but a stewards' favourite. Turned a corner ten days ago for new trainer easily winning Class C over longer. Strong claim 10. SAPHIRE HORSE - Better suited to lower level and too much to ask on this occasion 11. BLACK ATOUT - Honest sort but struggling with form since stepping up in class. Will need to confirm 12. GROSS WEIGHT - Yet to shine from three in France this winter and will need to show improvement to challenge 13. ONCEFORALL FACE - Well-regarded at home and has ability but difficult task in this event 14. SUERTE'S CAGE - Has shown great consistency at home in Italy but takes on some bigger boys this time. Others preferred 15. SHIRAZ ROC - Speedy Italian horse with will appreciate the trip. Prepped well in good ridden event. Unshod this time and not without a chance to impress 16. SCELLINO LUIS - Exceptional Swedish type whose win rate is just shy of 50%. Dependable and consistent he should influence the result 17. SOGNO D'AMORE -
Yet to impress on French soil and has an uphill
struggle in this field 18. DIGITAL COLLECTION - Runs five days after disappointment in Class A over longer. Very useful in his own country and not to be ignored Summary (9) BALTIC CHARM looks a new horse since arriving at Guarato's yard and is more than capable of scooping the prize here although the useful (2) BARRIO JOSSELYN has a pair of comeback races in him and with shoes off will be a tough opponent. (6) BADIUS DE TILOU won nicely on his last start a level down but is talented enough to make his presence felt here. The Swedes are here of course and if (8) CARABINIERI repeats his November run he will be a worthy opponent however Stig Johansson's metronome (16) SCELLINO LUIS must overcome a poor draw to make an impact. Selections (9) BALTIC CHARM - (2) BARRIO JOSSELYN - (6) BADIUS DE TILOU - (8) CARABINIERI - (16) SCELLINO LUIS
Race 3 1. AMAZONE DU DOLLAR - Has not been at the top of her game since this time last year but with hind shoes off this time is capable of making her presence felt 2. AGRIPPINE - Undeniable talent but has lost her way since the summer and not a player on this occasion 3. VAILLANT CASH - Not out of the first three since return from layoff and was most impressive Gr.III winner fortnight ago. Every chance 4. UKERLZA DU BENJO - Overcame a lean patch and currently in fine form. Finished runner-up to Texas De L'Iton three weeks ago over course and distance but 25m better off this time. Win claim 5. UNA DES PONNES - Has not made the frame since August and at this level she looks properly outclassed 6. VRAI VOYOU - Respectable results this winter but must bring his best form to make the frame in this contest 7. SATIN D'AVRIL - May need divine intervention to overcome this rough patch. Not a contender 8. TSAR DE HOUELLE - Disappointment has become a regular emotion for this gelding and can be passed over 9. UN GARS DU LARGE - Put in a pair of fine performances at beginning of meeting but lately below par. Capable of surprising and not to be disregarded 10. TEATRO - Talented type and on a good run in harness competition. 5th in Gr.III last time and expected to make better impression under the saddle this time around 11. SIROCCO JIBACE - Has not made a mark at this level for 18 months and unlikely to turn that around this time 12. TEXAS DE L'ITON - Back to winning ways on last two at Gr.II level. Normally the obvious choice but distance handicap does him no favours. Claim nonetheless Summary (4) UKERLZA DU BENJO has been doing everything right of late and on her current form looks the pick of the field. The progress (10) TEATRO has shown recently bodes well for just his second attempt in this code and he should prove a hardy rival. (3) VAILLANT CASH has not disappointed this winter and looked dangerous last time out although the star of the field is undoubtedly (12) TEXAS DE L'ITON but he must overcome the extra 25m to make it three in a row at this level.
Selections (4) UKERLZA DU BENJO - (10) TEATRO - (3) VAILLANT CASH - (12) TEXAS DE L'ITON
Race 4 1. CAID GRIFF - Yet to score in this grade but is consistently thereabouts. 4th in Criterium des 3 Ans last month and not incapable of snatching a minor place 2. CHARLY DU NOYER - Two time Gr.I winner and second of three Allaire colts. High class individual and more than capable of bouncing back from recent disqualification. Strong claim 3. CALITA WOOD - Gr.II winning filly who returns here from layoff. First time unshod behind and not without a place chance 4. CAVALLERIA - Decent filly and recent courageous runner-up to Cahal Des Rioults. Not to be underestimated and can play a role 5. TONY GIO - Smart Italian colt whose 2 starts here have been unrewarding. Unshod in front for the occasion and can go close 6. SUCRE - Has played his part in Gr.I races in Sweden but made little impression on last start but with hind shoes off could make his presence felt 7. TRADERS - Exceptional Allaire youngster with talent in abundance. Twice Gr.III winner already and although new to the 2100m long course should claim this event 8. CAHAL DES RIOULTS - Twice successful at this level so far. Never far from the action and with hind shoes off looks a serious player. Claim 9. THEODOR GRIF - Already a group winner in Italy but well beaten by Traders following layoff. Faces stiff task this time around 10. FORTUNE BOKO - Another Swedish import racing for Souloy for first time. Unproven at this level but seems able to acquit himself well 11. TALISKER HORSE - This filly has made impressive progress and gave a good account of herself in the Italian Oaks. Must be at the top of her game to make any impact 12. TANTALIO - Second of the Italian raiders. Has yet to win in France but is a capable sort however faces much better horses in this event Summary Philippe Allaire appears to have this race wrapped up already with a trio of highclass individuals lining up. (7) TRADERS has progressed with style and vies for a first win at this level while (2) CHARLY DU NOYER already has a brace of Gr.I victories to his name and is very adaptable. His third colt (8) CAHAL DES RIOULTS is rarely far from the action and his good turn of foot will stand him in good stead. Of the others (1) CAID GRIFF looks the nearest challenger given his recent performance behind Charley Du Noyer in the Gr.I Criterium des 3 Ans.
Selections (7) TRADERS - (2) CHARLY DU NOYER - (8) CAHAL DES RIOULTS - (1) CAID GRIFF
Race 5 1. QUICK FIX - Another Kolgjini Swedish import that has taken France by storm. On a four timer. Last two at this level over longer. Has speed and is a key player 2. URGOS - Has been carefully prepared for this race and unshod this time with a good draw must not be overlooked 3. QUITE AN AVENGER - Interesting moment for this Finnish gelding to make his return from a 400-day absence. Has the draw and front shoes off. Unlikely candidate however 4. UMBERTO DE NACRE - Honest type who produced a solid 4th in recent Gr.III here. Nivard takes over in sulky and chances improved 5. VAISMAN - Highly consistent type but has never won at this level. Off for almost five months and while not a prime selection should go well 6. DANTE BOKO - Fine record at Vincennes and if he trots as he did just eight days ago he will prove dangerous 7. ALPHA SALTOR - Not the most dependable in the field but new shoeing formula should be to his advantage 8. PERKINS GRIF - Has not looked threatening on recent starts and appears to have too much to do in this contest 9. VIKING VA BENE - Norwegian giant that has made good impact since coming to France. Won over course and distance at this level on penultimate start and favoured to do so again 10. DREAM MAGIC BE - Very able German horse but at this level has too much to find 11. AUBRION DU GERS - Won under these conditions early January to make it three from last four. Strong claim 12. APPRENTI SORCIER - Still chasing that elusive group win but remarkably consistent and never to be underestimated 13. RUE DU BAC - Eurotrotting import that returns to this code following a moderate string of runs. Will have to be at the top of his game 14. VAISSEAU - A substantially better horse under the saddle and not a key player 15. UDO'S OILER - Decent aptitude but consistency not his strong point. In this company will generate little interest 16. INCREASED WORKLOAD - Winless at any level for 16 months and not a viable proposition
Summary (9) VIKING VA BENE does not benefit from the best draw but his talent should see him overcome the hurdle however Bazire's (11) AUBRION DU GERS comes here with every chance of making it four from five. (6) DANTE BOKO is the first of Kolgjini's runners and on recent form will be a hardy challenger while recent double Gr.III winner (1) QUICK FIX is the other and no less capable. (12) APPRENTI SORCIER has been on the cusp of victory at this level for so long and although this is probably not his day, he can certainly make the frame. Selections (9) VIKING VA BENE - (11) AUBRION DU GERS - (6) DANTE BOKO - (1) QUICK FIX - (12) APPRENTI SORCIER
Race 6 1. ATHOS DES ELFES - Not short of ability but no longer the horse he was. Expectations exceeding reality 2. NEPHENTA LUX - Smart Italian mare with 26% win rate but simply not of the quality required to compete in this event 3. LIONEL - Horse of exceptional quality and has won 7 of 9 for Souloy including a pair of Gr.II's. Never beaten unshod all four and will give his best once again 4. VIKING DE VAL - Not since April has he seen the winners' enclosure and even unshod this time has limited chance 5. MOSES ROB - A Gr.I winner and 3rd in the Bourbonnais but still an outsider and unlikely to influence the outcome 6. SOLEA RIVELLIERE - Last chance saloon for this mare whose recent form inspires little confidence. Easily passed over 7. BIRD PARKER - Very effective over this course and best of his generation after Bold Eagle to whom he was 3rd in Gr.I a month ago. Impressive in Prix de Belgique and solid claim 8. SUPPORT JUSTICE - Multiple Gr.I winning Norwegian horse with impressive speed. Disqualified in the Belgique despite finishing third. Worth paying attention to this one 9. OASIS BI - Finished a very impressive 3rd in the Belgique after three months break. Has good speed and a surprise here is not beyond the realm of possibility 10. BOLD EAGLE - Never beaten over course and distance and possibly the best trotter on the planet today. Given his recent Prix de Belgique victory is certainly the horse to beat 11. UN MEC D'HERIPRE - Won the Prix du Bourbonnais and raced well in the other preps. He will be in the mix and will garner considerable support 12. VOLTIGEUR DE MYRT - Gr.I winner that always gives his all. Best of the rest in the Belgique and similarly capable this time around 13. AKIM DU CAP VERT - Been racing at this level since he was two and looks to be at his best. remarkably regular and a frame finish not out of the question 14. MOSAIQUE FACE - Unplaced last year here but since scored Gr.I victory at Mons however has never made any impact at this venue and not about to this time either 15. UNIVERS DE PAN - Has not performed as well this year as in 2015. 3rd in the Prix de Bourgogne and still a fighter but prospects not all that good 16. TIEGO D'ETANG - Never better than 6th from three attempts at this race. Missed out on his first goal this year in the Cornulier but shoes off this time and
will acquit himself honestly 17. UP AND QUICK - Last year's winner but lacklustre in Prix de Belgique. Shoes off this time and is still a force that will be heavily supported 18. TIMOKO - Fourth attempt at this race but never better than 3rd (2015). Best over 2100m but has good speed and should never be underestimated Summary The world is talking about (10) BOLD EAGLE and with good cause but this is the Prix d'Amerique and nothing is a given. If he performs as he did two weeks ago this race will be his however Norwegian import (3) LIONEL has done remarkably well for his new trainer and looks the closest challenger. Last year's winner (17) UP AND QUICK is still an exceptional horse and although below par last time, one can be sure he will have been brought to his best for the chance of a double. (7) BIRD PARKER would have better statistics were it not for the favourite but he impressed in the Belgique and looks a decent place prospect although (18) TIMOKO will be well supported for his fourth attempt at the holy grail. Selections (10) BOLD EAGLE - (3) LIONEL - (17) UP AND QUICK - (7) BIRD PARKER (18) TIMOKO
Race 7 1. ADELIA DE MELODIE - Has won just the once over the trip and prefers further. Does have speed and can put that to good use but chances limited 2. RED ROSE AMERICA - Pleasing Gr.III winner over track and trip early winter and not disgraced last time in Gr.II. Consistent and fresh she stakes a claim to this prize 3. POTENZA OM - Very consistent Italian type whose Gr.III 4th at Cagnes this month was no disgrace. Decent draw and honourable chance 4. VEA DU VIVIER - Good aptitude for the game but results too modest of late to inspire sufficient confidence 5. UTOPIE IMPERIALE - Interesting choice of race for this mare. Rarely makes any impression in harness competition and not a reasonable consideration 6. ALIENOR DE GODREL - Decent mare but better over longer and others preferred 7. USTIE HAUFOR - Very useful over this shorter trip and if she races as she did fortnight ago the game is on 8. VENUS DE BAILLY - Consistent for the most part but less effective on last two. Driver confident of a place however and must be respected 9. AMERICAINE - Good sort in both disciplines but better under the saddle and no real threat in this contest 10. GLAD HALL T. Respectable Norwegian mare but disappointingly disqualified when going well on Vincennes debut. Decent prospect and not to be overlooked 11. NINEPOINTS LUCY - Only once out of first two on last dozen starts and has made quite an impression at this venue. Can play a role here 12. ADELIE - Below par on last two but has considerable ability and not to be ignored 13. SAHARA FAIRYTALE - Made good impression on both recent starts over track and trip. Legitimate place ambition 14. DONNA DI QUATTRO - Good Swedish type that has won twice from three starts here and latterly over course and distance. Can double up and every chance 15. FORTUNA SUND - Has raced honestly since coming to France but rises in class and will have to bring her A game 16. ACTION PARTAGE - Currently going well and looks capable of stepping up in class and acquitting herself well
17. AIR FRAME - Has made solid progress since coming to France. Fine finish in Gr.III last time and if form maintained a tough challenger 18. ULEXA DES PLANS - Nothing wrong with this mare's numbers however she must overcome the bad draw in order to compete Summary In keeping with the race's namesake the Swedes look a dominant force here. (14) DONNA DI QUATTRO has taken to these conditions well and the nature of her recent course and distance victory bode well for another good performance. Compatriot (2) RED ROSE AMERICA has also adjusted to Vincennes conditions and looks a serious threat while domestic hopeful (7) USTIE HAUFOR finished majestically here two weeks ago and appears to have the capacity to repeat. Another Swede (17) AIR FRAME has made good progress here of late and fellow 'countrywoman' (11) NINEPOINTS LUCY has shown exceptional consistency and looks a solid place challenger. Selections (14) DONNA DI QUATTRO - (2) RED ROSE AMERICA - (7) USTIE HAUFOR (17) AIR FRAME - (11) NINEPOINTS LUCY
Race 8 1. CYBELE MERITE - Three times a winner from three in Sweden and although first time over longer looks to be a future prospect in the making. Dangerous 2. CEDEA JOSSELYN - Has won four from five career starts and looks like that streak will not end here. Every chance 3. CATHY A QUIRA - Showed good aptitude earlier in the year but has been off for almost five months. Cautious optimism 4. CHACHOO BOND - Is a course and distance winner but not getting home at this level and will find conditions taxing 5. CAYENNE DE HOUELLE - Won four of the five races she finished. Moves up a level with realistic ambitions 6. CALY LOULOU - Does not lack ability but ineffective on last two outings. Comes here fresh and can have a say 7. COMTESSE DE LATZ - Regularly in the thick of things but needs to raise her game for this contest 8. CASSATE - Better filly with a saddle on her back although not incapable of springing minor surprise 9. CHELSEA DES CHAMPS - Has looked a good sort since early on and won two in a row last month here before finishing 2nd in same category two weeks ago. Decent prospect 10. CALENCIA - Finished very good runner-up to Cedea Josselyn on the long course last time out and must be respected once again 11. CLAIRE DES BAUX - Has raced respectably in better class this month and looks capable of making a mark 12. CONCHITANA JENILOU - Filly of quality but too frequently sanctioned. If behaved has good hand to play 13. CALINE DE CHAHAINS - Her last victory was over track and trip but will need to show more in order to challenge 14. CAUSEWAY BAY - Yet to win here but has scored a level down. Not disgraced on return early January and can play a small part 15. CLARABELLE - Well-regarded filly that has won over track and trip. Hind shoes off for first time could give her the edge. Claim Summary A number in contention for this competitive event. Bazire's (2) CEDEA JOSSELYN looks the standout in this field and has every chance of extending
her win rate. (15) CLARABELLE has already proved her worth over the course and with new shoeing formula can challenge. Unbeaten Swedish raider (1) CYBELE MERITE has never been truly tested and could yet be the one to fear although the progressive (9) CHELSEA DES CHAMPS has shown good speed and should be up there at the wire. Selections (2) CEDEA JOSSELYN - (15) CLARABELLE - (1) CYBELE MERITE - (9) CHELSEA DES CHAMPS
Race 9 1. DEUXIEME SOUFFLE - Beat Dream Darling early in the meeting but has raced modestly since being stepped up. Must confirm 2. DISTA LOVE - Group-placed filly but disqualified twice from last three. Gr.II 5th last month no disgrace and can go closer this time 3. DOBERMAN - Exceptional colt winning there from five. Dominated last time in Class B over the course and strong claim 4. DRAGUEUR - Takes first steps in this category and although decent sort has a lot to find in this company 5. DEEP PURPLE - Solid filly with clear ability but against the boys has tougher task this time around 6. CALLELA ELIZA - Finnish filly. Unseen for last 2.5 months but comes here off back of three-timer and looks to have respectable chance 7. DROP - Looked a promising colt from the start but disappointed last start in better company and looks to have too much to do 8. DREAM DARLING - Colt with abundance of talent although well beaten on first attempt in august company. Drops down with good place prospects 9. DUCATO BOURBON - High class individual who made impact early. 3rd in Gr.II fortnight ago and the category drop looks tailor-made 10. MONACO ROYAL EVENT - Dutch colt still winless from three. Up against better and looks to have limited chance 11. GOLDY TOUCHYVON - Raced just twice in the Netherlands and does not appear to have the requisite class 12. ULISSE LL - Italian colt with modest form. First race for new trainer and should not be judged too quickly 13. DJANGO DI MONMES - Makes his first French appearance. 40% win rate at home but unlikely to mean much in this company Summary (3) DOBERMAN has made excellent progress since October debut and the nature of his recent victory is enough to inspire confidence at this level however (9) DUCATO BOURBON acquitted himself well in Gr.II last time out and looks a real threat. (8) DREAM DARLING has climbed the ladder in smart order and should not be judged too harshly for his recent starts. (2) DISTA LOVE is up against the boys here but her latest 5th belies the impression she made and is expected to go closer this time.
Race 10 1. URZO DU CAP VERT - Has placed just once from five under the saddle but caught the eye last time and worthy of a step up 2. SCOTT COUCOU - Useful in the provinces but here and at this level he will garner no support 3. SAPHIR GEDE - Off for almost three months but never a candidate in any case 4. UZBEK DU BOCAGE - 2015 form reads like a horror story and can be written off 5. TAQUIN DU BELLAY - Been out of the first three for 15 months and unlikely to trouble the judge 6. SALUT DE BELLOUET - Recently stepped up in class with moderate success and should find himself in the mix at the finish 7. SPEED PACHA - Looked a modest sort when racing at this level for the first time and must improve substantially 8. UROS DE L'EXTREME - Impressed when 3rd in Gr.III fortnight ago and should play a key role in this event 9. UGO DES JACQUOTS - Made good progress since re-embarking on ridden vocation and merits a run here with realistic ambitions 10. SAPHIR DU PERCHE - Never made the frame in this code and not about to this time either 11. UCRIN VENESI - Has not demonstrated his ability in ridden races for some time but warrants a measure of respect 12. TARQUIN DU BOIS - Made his ridden debut last autumn but competed with little success in other discipline since. Limited aspirations 13. SODOSIS - Limited experience and limited capacity in ridden competition and not in contention 14. TOMIK A LA BRUYERE - Has been some time since he made any impact at an elevated level and easily passed over 15. TOTO DU MINON - Good aptitude for the discipline but too erratic to inspire confidence 16. UP JULRY - Currently on a good streak and can adapt to any course here. Beaten second in Class A last time and looks the standout in this field 17. ULYSSE DU RAVARY - Accomplished in this code and not without chance of making a mark 18. TOY DES SARTS - Has struggled to find any form since returning from layoff
and needs to confirm Summary The progress (16) UP JULRY has made in recent weeks gives him the edge over most others in this field however (8) UROS DE L'EXTREME made a fine Gr.III debut over course and distance two weeks ago and will be no pushover. (9) UGO DES JACQUOTS has form headed in the right direction and his recent Class B 2nd augurs well for a good performance here. (1) URZO DU CAP VERT made a favourable impression here 9 days ago and the step up looks within his capabilities while (17) ULYSSE DU RAVARY returns to the code with a realistic place chance. Selections (16) UP JULRY - (8) UROS DE L'EXTREME - (9) UGO DES JACQUOTS - (1) URZO DU CAP VERT - (17) ULYSSE DU RAVARY
CAGNES-SUR-MER - 31st January Race 1 1. BLACK DE DUFFEL - Victorious in a class H at Bihorel-les-Rouen last April. Subsequently disqualified twice in May. Not seen since 2. BABA DE MORCHIES - Yet to win from 43 attempts. No encouragement to be gleaned from two latest outings 3. BOURBON CLASSIQUE - Recorded second career win in September and runner-up at Nimes in October but no show last time after two DQs 4. BACCARA DE BRY - Won twice in 2014. Decent fifth of 16 at Marseille-Borely from 25m handicap mark in November but disqualified five of last six runs 5. BOYCOTT - Successful in a claimer last May. One-paced 10th of 15 here latest well behind two who reoppose 6. BOUFFON - Won at Marseille-Vivaux in November and placed twice since most recently last Monday 7. BEAU DE LA VITARD - Still a maiden after 39 races. Runner-up at Cabourg in November but midfield here last twice 8. BANCO BARBES - Victorious at Lyon-Parilly in November. Disappointing eighth of 15 latest when fancied and fully unshod for first time. No shoes again here 9. BEAUX ARTS - Three wins and twice runner-up from eight runs. Fourth of 13 just ahead of (12) Bouquet Fleuri latest 10. BELLE DE CERISY - Off the mark at L'Isle-sur-Sorgue last July. Sixth of 13 here on January 8 but well beaten at Marseille-Vivaux latest 11. BALTIC DU CALORNE - No wins from 24 races. Ninth of 16 at this venue behind sixth-placed (7) Beau de la Vitard before being disqualified last time. Unshod for first time since April 12. BOUQUET FLEURI - Broke maiden at Marseille-Borely in September. Just behind (9) Beaux Arts when fifth of 13 last time. Fully unshod for the first time since November 13. BEAUVALLON GEDE - Consistently in the money since August. Runner-up of 16 at Saint-Galmier last time when sent off favourit Summary (6) BOUFFON remains in good form and was third as recently as last Monday. If he has recovered from those exertions he should go close here. (13)
BEAUVALLON GEDE was beaten by a rank outsider last time when favourite but was clear of the remainder. There wasn't much to choose between (9) BEAUX ARTS and (12) BOUQUET FLEURI on January 20 and the latter can gain revenge here with the shoes off today. Selections (6) BOUFFON - (13) BEAUVALLON GEDE - (12) BOUQUET FLEURI - (9) BEAUX ARTS
Race 2 1. BABETTE FONTAINE - Only victory came at Abbeville in June 2014. Finished last year off poorly and no show so far this 2. BISOU DU MONT - Yet to win from 30 races. Runner-up at Cavaillon in August but no show since including here on January 2. Fully unshod for first time since May 3. BALZANO DU DOUET - Good form when keeping stride including winning at Marseille-Borely on December 2. Disqualified at same track last time 4. BALZAC D'ANY - Won at Vitre in October and placed twice since including when third of 14 here on December 21. Seventh of 16 at Toulouse latest 5. BROKEN ARROW - Won at 25th attempt when fancied at Marseille-Vivaux last time when fully unshod. Shoes back on today 6. BROOKLYN DU BOURG - Placed twice in the autumn. Sixth of 18 here at 183/1 on January 2 and filled the same position from the 25m handicap mark in the race won by (11) Burano last time at Marseille-Vivaux 7. BORN TO GIS - Only win to date came in 2013. Eighth of 15 here last time on December 29 when shod. Shoes off again here 8. BOLERO LOVE DE LOU - Victorious at Mons in October but has failed to keep stride in three attempts since 9. BRUTUS DU GOLFE - Course winner last August. Sixth of 15 at MarseilleVivaux last time from 25m handicap mark 10. BIGOUDIN - Won at Reims in October and second at the same venue a month later. Seventh of 16 here on January 14 on first completed run since 11. BURANO - Victorious at Marseille-Vivaux on January 11 with all shoes off for the first time since July. Unshod again here 12. BALTIC SAUTREUIL - Runner-up at Meslay-du-Maine before winning at Chateaubriant latest both fully unshod. Shoes remain off here 13. BEQUIA D'USSEDA - Dual course winner who was third of 13 here last time with shoes off for the first time since March. Unshod again today Summary (11) BURANO was a ready winner at Marseille-Vivaux last time and has a leading chance of adding another success here. (12) BALTIC SAUTREUIL also won last time while (13) BEQUIA D'USSEDA has shown a liking to this track. (6) BROOKLYN DU BOURG wasn't beaten too far behind the selection when starting from the 25m handicap mark and might make the frame.
Race 3 1. VAZARKA MAX - Won at Enghien in September but last home here on first run since on January 24 in race won by (3) Vanae des Voirons 2. SAFIE PONT VAUTIER - 10-time winner who has been placed last three races including second to (3) Vanae des Voirons on January 24 3. VANAE DES VOIRONS - Completed course hattrick when beating (2) Safie Pont Vautier in 16-runner race last time 4. TAIGA GEDE - Twice a winner at this track. Beaten by three of these when fifth in race won by (8) Uranie du Glay on December 29. Down the field latest 5. VURLICE MONTAVAL - Hyeres specialist. Sixth of 15 here on December 16 in race won by (8) Uranie du Glay. No show in three races since 6. UMESHA DE VIVE - Has won two times at this track and runner-up twice recently. Beaten on two occasions by (8) Uranie du Glay but reversed placings last time 7. VANETTA D'AZUR - Won at Marseille-Borely in October and runner-up at the same venue in December. Fourth of 14 here latest in a class B 8. URANIE DU GLAY - Five-time winner at this course including twice in December beating several of these. Third when favourite latest just behind runner-up (6) Umesha de Vive 9. VIA DES CHARMES - Won at Marseille-Borely and placed several times last year. Fourth of 16 at Marseille-Vivaux latest 10. SAUTERELLE DU PARC - Placed twice here in December behind (8) Uranie du Glay before being disqualified latest 11. UVA JADOR - Sixth of 15 here just behind (12) Ulene of Carless when unshod. Subsequently well beaten with shoes on latest. Unshod today 12. ULENE OF CARLESS - Course winner. Third behind winner (8) Uranie du Glay on December 29. Fifth of 15 here last time Summary (3) VANAE DES VOIRONS is unbeaten at this course and completed a January hattrick here last time. (8) URANIE DU GLAY can provide some stiff opposition after winning at this track twice in December before being beaten by (6) UMESHA DE VIVE on January 5. (7) VANETTA D'AZUR who was fourth in a class B event recently should be there or thereabouts. Selections
(3) VANAE DES VOIRONS - (8) URANIE DU GLAY - (6) UMESHA DE VIVE (7) VANETTA D'AZUR
Race 4 1. SPIDER DU MAINE - Fourth of 15 here on January 14 at 56/1 in a class E. Disqualified last time 2. UBERO DES LIARDS - Course winner. Sixth of 15 here with shoes off for the first time since May when fancied last time 3. TIPOL DE NAPPES - Created a shock when winning here on January 21 at 400/1 4. URIDO D'ALBAN - Course and distance winner last August. Third of 15 here latest beating fourth-placed (5) Tamaris Berceur and three others who reoppose 5. TAMARIS BERCEUR - Course and distance winner four times. Fourth of 15 here on January 13 behind third-placed (4) Urido d'Alban 6. THEO PENEME - Last successful at Divonne-les-Bains in August. Fourth of 15 here latest beating four of today's rivals headed by fifth-placed (5) Tamaris Berceur 7. SOLEIL DU MINON - 11-time winner but woefully out of form since 2014 8. VEMAX - Won at Vincennes in November and a decent fourth at the same venue in December. Disqualified when fancied last time 9. VITINOU - Notched up second course and distance win on January 14. Trainer/driver combination won this race last year 10. TOI DE CLERLANDE - Hasn't won since 2014. Disqualified or out with the washing last six runs 11. SILLON DU HOULBET - No wins since 2013. Placed at Craon in August but midfield or worse in four subsequent races. Unshod for first time since September 12. URSIS DES CAILLONS - Runner-up three times in a row last spring but no show since. Unshod for first time since June 13. UGO MALOUIN - Course and distance winner in 2012. Fourth of 18 at Argentan on Jan 3. Last in 16-runner event at Vincennes latest 14. UTTINGEOIS - Twice a course and distance winner. Fifth at Nantes and Pont-Chateau recently 15. UN DIABLE BLANC - Won at Vire in November. Well beaten by three of these latest when shod. Shoes off here. Trainer/driver won this event in 2014 Summary (9) VITINOU likes this track and represents the team that won this race last year. (8) VEMAX has shown a good level of form at Vincennes lately and should go
close if reproducing it here. Vire-winner (15) UN DIABLE BLANC runs for JeanFrancois Senet who won this in 2014. (3) TIPOL DE NAPPES caused quite a sensation when winning at 400/1. He'll be shorter today but may find it harder. Selections (9) VITINOU - (8) VEMAX - (15) UN DIABLE BLANC - (3) TIPOL DE NAPPES
Race 5 1. DAILY UP - Fourth on course debut behind third-placed (5) Damocley de Bea on January 13. Disqualified latest 2. DIOLA FIX - Fifth of 10 here behind third-placed (6) Dame d'Yvel last time 3. DIABLE MAUVE - Beaten by several of these including when seventh of 14 behind runner-up (8) Dimmidisia and (6) Dame d'Yvel here last time 4. DJANGO WOOD - Fancied for debut at Cabourg and duly obliged. Subsequently disappointing fifth of seven before beating four of these when runner-up of 13 here latest 5. DAISY DES CHAMPS Runner-up of nine last time
Won on third attempt after two disqualifications.
6. DIAPASON DE BLARY - Placed twice before winning from the front at LyonLa Soie at 9/1 on January 17 7. DIMMIDISIA - Third of 15 on debut and close-up second of 14 beating three who go again last time 8. DAME D'YVEL - Beaten by (8) Dimmidisia on January 17 and third of 10 latest ahead of (3) Diola Fix 9. DEEP INSIDE - Seventh of 15 here on debut behind third-placed (8) Dimmidisia and (3) Diola Fix. Disqualified next time Summary (4) DJANGO WOOD was expected to win on debut and duly obliged. After a blip next time he was back to form on his first attempt at this track last time. (1) DAILY UP has shown potential when not breaking stride and may give the selection most to do. The lightly-raced (7) DIMMIDISIA is another with pretensions. Selections (4) DJANGO WOOD - (1) DAILY UP - (7) DIMMIDISIA - (8) DAME D'YVEL
Race 6 1. CYPHAROVA - Placed four times from seven runs. Back shoes dispensed with for the first time and interesting driver booking 2. CELTIC LEGEND - Fifth of 13 here last time just behind fourth-placed (5) Cibelle du Midi 3. CASSIOPEE DE JEAN - Runner-up of 15 here on December 20 beating three of these headed by third-placed (11) Chipie du Vivier 4. CAMILLE DE TOUES - Victorious at Saint-Omer in September. Third of 13 here last time beating four who reoppose 5. CIBELLE DU MIDI - Placed a couple of times recently. Fourth of 13 here on January 13 just beating (2) Celtic Legend 6. CHARMEUSE COOL - Placed on all three runs when not breaking stride but disqualified seven times 7. COMETE DARCHE - Won at Marseille-Vivaux on January 20 and second last time at the same venue. Trainer/Driver combination won this race last year 8. CHACHA - Runner-up three times but disqualified in last three races. Unshod for the first time and debuts for new trainer 9. CHLOE MAUVE - Won in Belgium in October. No show last three races. Front shoes off for the first time 10. CALYPSO DU CAUX - Sixth of 13 here on January 13 in race where (4) Camille de Toues was third. Disqualified last time 11. CHIPIE DU VIVIER - Won debut and placed since. Beaten by (3) Cassiopee de Jean last twice 12. CANDY MAX - Tailed off last here on only run so far 13. CALINE DU FATIGUE - Arrives on the back of two good efforts. Third of 16 at Lyon-La Soie last time 14. CALINE COOL - Sixth of 13 at Lyon-Parilly on December 6 in race where (6) Charmeuse Cool was runner-up. Disqualified twice at this track subsequently Summary The lightly-raced (7) COMETE DARCHE has shown enough to suggest this race is within her scope. (1) CYPHAROVA is interesting with Yannick-Alain Briand driving and unshod at the rear. (3) CASSIOPEE DE JEAN has been second at this venue a couple of times while (5) CIBELLE DU MIDI has also put up some good performances here recently.
Selections (7) COMETE DARCHE - (1) CYPHAROVA - (3) CASSIOPEE DE JEAN - (5) CIBELLE DU MIDI
Race 7 1. TACTICIEN JIEL - Third of 14 in a class C here on December 21 ahead of fourth-placed (2) Sirius de Buquet. Midfield in better races since 2. SIRIUS DE BUQUET - Course winner six times. Runner-up of 13 here in a class B latest 3. TROU NORMAND - Vincennes specialist. Notched seventh win there in November. Cagnes debut 4. UT VINIERE - Some respectable efforts before being disqualified when fancied latest at Vincennes when fully unshod for first time 5. SAMBA DOREE - Course winner. Third at 55/1 here on January 5. Eighth in a G3 latest 6. TANGO SOMOLLI - Has won six times here but hasn't figured recently. Runner-up in this race in 2014 7. VA TRES BIEN Vincennes last twice
Victorious at Marseille-Borely in October. Midfield at
8. TONIGHT CEM - Fifth in this race last year and unbeaten in two runs when fully unshod. All shoes removed here 9. TAMARRO - Course winner. Not competitive since the summer 10. ULK DU LAS VEGAS - Hasn't won since 2014. No show in two runs here lately 11. SOLE MIO - Third at Mons in October but disqualified three times since 12. VARUS DU BOCAGE - Third here in December and runner-up last time. Trainer/driver combination won this race last year Summary (8) TONIGHT CEM has won both races when fully unshod and could make it three at the expense of (12) VARUS DU BOCAGE who represents the team that won this race last year. (4) UT VINIERE who has some decent form at Vincennes is on a bit of a retrieval mission after failing in Paris last time. (2) SIRIUS DE BUQUET loves this course and will pick up the pieces if any of the aforementioned falter. Selections (8) TONIGHT CEM - (12) VARUS DU BOCAGE - (4) UT VINIERE - (2) SIRIUS DE BUQUET
Race 8 1. VIKING LUDOIS - Course winner. Close-up second of 15 at Marseille-Vivaux last time 2. VOLCAN DE BRANCA - Last won in 2014. Eighth of 15 here latest in race won by (7) Timola Airemme 3. TINOMOMO - Runner-up of 16 at Pont-Chateau before being disqualified twice. Fourth of 15 at 87/1 here latest 4. THALES D'HAUTERBE - Hasn't won since 2012. Sent off 151/1 when sixth of 16 here latest 5. VAS Y DONC PARIS - Won when fully unshod at Marseille-Borely in October. Third on return to action here latest with shoes. Unshod again today 6. VERDUN - Dual course winner. Fourth in race where (7) Timola Airemme won and (5) Vas Y Donc Paris was third before finishing ninth of 16 latest 7. TIMOLA AIREMME - Beat three of these when obliging here on January 8 before adding to that last time 8. USKO DES LANDIERS - Won a ridden race last April but failed to finish last three harness races 9. ULTRA POM - Mons specialist. Runner-up here in 16-runner event in December but disqualified three of last four runs 10. VEGAS DES VOIRONS - Last won in 2014 and disqualified last four outings including last time when fancied and fully unshod for first time since May. Unshod again today 11. AZARO DU CAUX - Successful here at 66/1 in 15-runner race last time over 2925m. Shorter trip today 12. VUELTO - Sole victory came in 2013. Third at Le Croise-Laroche in November but disqualified last twice including here 13. VOSSACRE - All five career wins came in 2013/2014. Third in a claimer on January 8 and third again in a class F at 312/1 last time 14. VEMAX HIGHLAND - Course winner. Some respectable efforts in Marseille in the autumn but not sighted here latest 15. UMBERTO D'ABBEMONT - Third of 16 at Toulouse on January 3 but disqualified two of last three races 16. VULK DE MACAYRAN - Won a class H at Carpentras last March but woeful since Summary
(7) TIMOLA AIREMME is on a hattrick mission in this amateur riders' event and should confirm the form of January 8 with (5) VAS Y DONC PARIS. (1) VIKING LUDOIS only just failed to win at Marseille-Vivaux recently while (11) AZARO DU CAUX who won at a long price last time also comes into calculations. (10) VEGAS DES VOIRONS is interesting after being backed at last time. Selections (7) TIMOLA AIREMME - (5) VAS Y DONC PARIS - (1) VIKING LUDOIS - (11) AZARO DU CAUX - (10) VEGAS DES VOIRONS
Race 9 1. CREVIGOR - Improved on previous form when finishing second at Vichy in September and went one better later that month at Lyon-La Soie. Not seen since 2. CLAUDE DE BRY - Fourth and third here recently both times just beaten by (5) Caballis although sent off at shorter prices 3. CICERON - Won at La Capelle in April. Seventh of 18 at 54/1 on second run since June on January 13 4. CARBO - Second of 15 here on January 11 but disqualified either side of that performance 5. CABALLIS - Beat (2) Claude de Bry by narrow margins when third and second here this month 6. CARTEL - Won at Chartres on debut but disappointed when fifth at the same venue when second favourite latest. Cagnes debut 7. CALIN DU REYNARD - Narrow winner on course debut last time in fourth career race 8. COQUET MADRIK - Yet to win from 18 races. Fourth of 15 at MarseilleVivaux in November but well beaten twice since 9. CRACKER DU CAMPDOS - Fifth of 13 last time with back shoes off after being disqualified on debut. Tried with front shoes of instead today 10. CLASSIC SOMOLLI - Fourth on first two runs but disqualified twice since 11. COMMODORE - Runner-up at Amiens in July but not competitive in six subsequent races 12. COOL DU CAUX - Seventh of 16 here latest on January 21 behind runnerup (5) Caballis and third-placed (2) Claude de Bry Summary (2) CLAUDE DE BRY clashes with (5) CABALLIS for the third time and could finally come out on top. There hasn't been much between them on the track and the selection was sent off at shorter prices on both previous occasions. (4) CARBO has a squeak if keeping stride while (7) CALIN DU REYNARD won albeit by a slim margin on his first try at this track. Selections (2) CLAUDE DE BRY - (5) CABALLIS - (4) CARBO - (7) CALIN DU REYNARD
SAINT-GALMIER - 31st January Race 1 1. COYOTE DU VIVIER - Still a maiden in ten starts but needs to prove himself on right-handed tracks. Taking time to find his best form after a break 2. CAIMAN DU CITRUS - His sole win was over course and distance (1'17''9) but less convincing since at Lyon-Parilly 3. COTKIE DE JOUX - Unconvincing fifth on December 6 and is off since. Usual driver 4. CABOTIN DU BOCAGE - Fifth twice behind car-start including last at a similar level but has not much room for improvement 5. CAPORAL LA BORIE - First and runner-up in two outings with Jonathan Cuoq but is off since July 4 and should need the race 6. CABRI DU BOULAY - Back on right-handed tracks (first and runner-up) and should find it easier. Has already beaten Cabotin du Bocage 7. CARLA DE FLOSAILLE - 3/5 on the podium since her debut but was very disappointing last time at Marseille-Vivaux. Right-handed tracks debut 8. CALYPSO DU LUDE - The richest filly who was clear third on sole run unshod behind. Her trainer is back on board 9. CITY D'ERONVILLE - Showed nothing since her debut and can be neglected without risks 10. CYRANO LA RAVELLE - Claimers specialist who has no safety margin at this higher grade. Driven by his trainer as usual 11. COUMBA KUKY - Quirky filly who has the requisite ability. Will be suited by car-start and should set the record straights 12. CADENCE DES GIRES - Quite consistent when trots fluently but seems more competitive on left-handed tracks. Off since November 23 13. CEMKO DU JAGUY - Has clearly won the least prize-money and disqualified last ten outings. Tricky read 14. CREME DE MORGE - Impressive and surprising winner lately at Lyon-laSoie when was unshod on all four for the first time 15. CRIN NOIR - Disqualified twice recently but is unshod on all four for the first time. Improvement is expected 16. CORALIE D'AVRIL - Surprising third last time at this track in similar category. Needs to prove herself behind car-start
Summary It is all or nothing with quirky (11) COUMBA KUKY who is worth largely a race like this in a good day. Unshod behind for the first time, (7) CARLA DE FLOSAILLE should toss out her recent disappointment while (6) CABRI DU BOULAY is irreproachable on right-handed tracks. (8) CALYPSO DU LUDE and (3) COTKIE DE JOUX come next. Selections (11) COUMBA KUKY - (7) CARLA DE FLOSAILLE - (6) CABRI DU BOULAY (8) CALYPSO DU LUDE - (3) COTKIE DE JOUX
Race 2 1. VELYNE DE BOISSET - Has won the least prize-money. Placed 3/11 on the podium in ridden events and stamina isn't guaranteed 2. URGO D'OUXY - Back under the saddle where is less competitive after a provincial win. Unshod in front again 3. VISUAL OAKS - Very experienced with his partner but hasn't won since October 2013. Unshod in front as usual 4. VALSE MANISTE - Perfectly placed on the first line-up but 5/5 failures at this track. Acts better unshod behind 5. URISTAN DE BRENUS - Ridden specialist who is very experienced in this category. Unproven with his partner 6. VAILLANT WINNER - Has run a lot of recently but isn't a model of consistency. Unproven over course 7. TIME OF CHARM - Easy runner-up on penultimate start in ridden claimer event but disqualified since. Less margin at this higher grade 8. FIGARO SANNA - Swedish challanger who was disqualified in his two French races but has the requisite ability. Needs to prove himself on right-handed tracks 9. VOLCANO FLIGNY - Ridden specialist who will try to toss out his last three disqualifications. Could be suited by right-handed track 10. UNCLE OAKS - Quite consistent and his last win was over course and distance. Ridden debut remaining shod 11. BAZIR DIMANCHE - 3/4 wins in French races and caught the eye lately in spite of his sixth place. Ridden debut being unshod in front again 12. VAEVA PRIDE - Disqualified on reappearance run after four months off. Needs to find her best form on her ridden debut 13. URAGANO - Perfectly placed on the second row. Lacklustre last three outings but is worth better. Barefoot as always 14. URIAKO DE VILLIERE - Ridden specialist who is moving down in class after two Vincennes attempts. Remains shod and has a 50m handicap 15. SUEDE DU SABLIER - Showed nothing for a long time and is unproven under the saddle. Difficult to recommend 16. SACCHETI - Easily scored this race last year with also a 50m handicap. Has been prepared for this event Summary
(16) SACCHETI romped home in this race last year also with a 50m handicap and he can strike again but irreproachable (11) BAZIR DIMANCHE will be very interesting to follow on his ridden debut. (8) FIGARO SANNA has the requisite ability to do well if remains in trot. (9) VOLCANO FLIGNY and (4) VALSE MANISTE are worth better than their last results. Selections (16) SACCHETI - (11) BAZIR DIMANCHE - (8) FIGARO SANNA - (9) VOLCANO FLIGNY - (4) VALSE MANISTE
Race 3 1. SAM DES CAILLONS - His connections has travelled from far but has really a patchy form. Driven by his trainer as usual 2. VERMEIL DU LOISIR - Progressively coming back into form after a two months break and will be suited by short trip. Has to be considerd 3. TOM DES RIVIERES - Showed nothing for a long time and can be neglected without risks. Always unshod 4. SPIRIT DES LOGOS - Narrowly beaten last time over distance (1'13''5) just in front of Tirade du Trianon and has just to repeat this to do well 5. FARMER'S JULIA - Has been prepared for this perfect entry and Jean Boillereau has been retained. Maybe more competitive over extended trips 6. TIRADE DU TRIANON - Beaten by Spirit des Logos on penultimate start over distance (1'13''8) and acts really better without her shoes 7. TRASGO MIXO - Hasn't won since October 2012 ! Finished behind Tirade du Trianon last time and needs to show improvement 8. VOLTE DE BEYLEV - Honourable fourth six days ago under the saddle and is back in harness races. Model of consistency barefoot 9. UN MARCEAUX - Showed nothing since Toulouse victory on October 26. Difficult to recommend with his shoes 10. TITAN JULRY - 2/2 failures since left Jean-Paul Gauvin's stable after a lenghty break. Needs to find his best level 11. BY AIR - Swedish challenger who is still a maiden in French races. Needs to be held up but has a creditable turn of foot 12. UN BENOIT - Finished down the field last time for his new stable and is far to his best form. Difficult to consider 13. UCCELLO DE FELINE - Showed nothing last year and needs to show improvement Unbeaten with his driver 14. UGO D'URZY - Lacklustre last four attempts and seems more competitive over extended trips. Remains shod and driven by his trainer 15. URANUS DE FELINE - Made zero impact for a long time and needs to show improvement. Tricky read with his usual driver Summary Probably carefully prepared for this perfect entry, (5) FARMER'S JULIA can set the record straight here but (4) SPIRIT DES LOGOS comes to trot 1'13''5 over distance. (2) VERMEIL DU LOISIR should be suited by the shorter trip and give
his best ahead of (11) BY AIR and (6) TIRADE DU TRIANON, possible upsetters unshod. Selections (5) FARMER'S JULIA - (4) SPIRIT DES LOGOS - (2) VERMEIL DU LOISIR (11) BY AIR - (6) TIRADE DU TRIANON
Race 4 1. BILL DES GENIEVRES - Made zero impact since October form and seems more competitive on grass. Usual driver 2. BRIO DES GENIEVRES - Soundly beaten in his two reappearance runs after six months off. Needs raise his game but not going to be easy 3. BAKOTA D'OCCAGNES - New trainer after three disqualifications in a row. Unshod on all four for the first time and new driver 4. BAROISE - Lightly raced (seven runs). Very reliable unshod on all four. Two wins and runner-up over short trips 5. BOMBAY SAPHIR - Right-handed tracks specialist who is progressively coming back into form. Irreproachable over shor trips 6. BELLA DU REYNARD - Her sole win was at this track but needs to prove herself over shor trips. Driven by her trainer as usual 7. BARBIE FACE - Grass specialist who needs to prove herself on sand tracks. 3/7 on the podium unshod on all four 8. BIJOU D'ARGENT - Finished down the field six days ago at Toulouse and can be neglected without risks 9. BAAL DE POULINE - Perfectly placed on the first line-up but 12/17 disqualifications since his debut. Unproven at this track 10. BEST OF DU VAL - Badly entered on the second row. Probably more competitive in claimers or in the provinces. Unshod behind again 11. BLASON - Has a lot of speed but was disqualified last two times. 3/5 on the podium unshod behind 12. BELLY DE LA VALLEE - Still a maiden after 21 starts but is quite consistent. Close fourth on sole run unshod behind 13. BANCO DE CHAHAINS - Showed nothing in two reappearance runs and needs to show improvement. Tricky read 14. BIENVENUE FOLLE - Lacklustre last four attempts and is off since November 11. 4/4 failures with her driver 15. BON LUCERNAIS - Finished down the field on reappearance run after five months off and should need the race again. Driven by an apprentice 16. BORN AGAIN - Caught the eye on penultimate start at this track and decent fourth since ahead of Beau du Mont and Banco de Chahains. Barefoot again 17. BONUS D'ACANTHE In his category but hasn't much room for improvement for the win. Remains shod 18. BEAU DU MONT - Well beaten on his reappearance run after eight months
off but should find it easier here. Acts at this track Summary A very competitive event where (16) BORN AGAIN is probably the best on class alone but it won't be easy for him to have a 25m handicap on (7) BARBIE FACE and (4) BAROISE over this short trip. Unshod behind this time, (11) BLASON can toss out his last two disqualifications. Beware of (6) BELLA DU REYNARD who is back to her favourite track. Selections (16) BORN AGAIN - (7) BARBIE FACE - (4) BAROISE - (11) BLASON - (6) BELLA DU REYNARD
Race 5 1. AURORE DU REYNARD - Made zero impact for a long time and can be neglected without risks. Inexperienced apprentice 2. ALAMO DU VIVIER - Now trained by Bertrand Cury after Yannick-Alain Briand. Off since last May and should need the race but is barefoot 3. ALBATOR - Hasn't won since April 2013 and has not much room for improvement. First time with his apprentice 4. ARAMIS DU RELAIS - Easy runner-up on reappearance run after four months off. Unshod behind again and efficient apprentice 5. A NOSTE - Soundly beaten for his new stable after four months off and is far to his best form. Tricky read 6. ALTESSE D'HAVANE - Ridden specialist who is really less competitive in harness events. Proven with her apprentice 7. ALTESSE D'UNA - Bounced back to form lately but seems more competitive in the provinces. Unshod on all four as always 8. AMMA RINGEAT - Perfectly placed on the first line-up and beat six of today's rivals on penultimate start over course and distance (1'17''9) 9. ALL RIGHT MARCEAUX - Right-handed tracks specialist who is less competitive with his shoes. Never on the podium with his apprentice 10. ALMA DES GENIEVRES - Showed nothing in his last five races and is driven by an inexperienced apprentice. Not going to be easy 11. ASHIMA - 3/3 failures since left Jean-Luc Dersoir's stable. Unproven with her apprentice and is difficult to recommend 12. AZELINO MATH - Comes to run well over course and distance just behind Amma Ringeat but isn't the same with his shoes 13. AQUILUS - Finished down the field last time over course and distance behind six of today's rivals. Needs to raise his game 14. ALLIANCE D'EMOTION - Picked up some places but hasn't won since May 2014. Unshod in front as usual 15. ALZA DES PLEIGNES - Brave mare who is taking time to find her best form but is really better unshod on all four 16. ANCHUZA - Easily scored her sole run with her apprentice but seems more competitive on left-handed tracks. Her last win was shod Summary
Perfectly placed on the first line-up and again unshod behind, (8) AMMA RINGEAT appears as a solid choice even if isn't driven by a top-apprentice. (16) ANCHUZA will be her main opponent judged on her best titles but behind all is question of personal intuition. Driven by the efficient Martin Cormy, (4) ARAMIS DU RELAIS is a possible upsetter. Selections (8) AMMA RINGEAT - (16) ANCHUZA - (4) ARAMIS DU RELAIS - (14) ALLIANCE D'EMOTION - (3) ALBATOR
Race 6 1. TENOR DE FROULAY - Very experienced with his amateur and is moving down in class after Vincennes fifth place. Unshod behind again 2. TENOR DU COURANT - The richest horse. Amateur specialist who hasn't been unshod on all four since June 2012. Beware 3. VISON DES PRES - Had gait problems last four times and is off since October 10. 2/2 failures over course and distance 4. TWEED DE CHANTEINS - Well beaten on November 27 over course and distance and is off since but unshod on all four here 5. TERRAZZO - Quite consistent since is trained by Rudy Lhomme and has a first-rate chance judged on his penultimate start at Vincennes 6. UNO D'OUXY - Has really a patchy form and is unproven with his amateur. Not going to be easy 7. ULINE DES LINANS - Now trained by Mathias Dujmic. Right-handed tracks specialist who hasn't won since July 2013. Only unshod in front 8. TOTEM DE TOUCHYVON - Hasn't won since May 2013. Off since September 9 and could need the race. Remains shod (less competitive) 9. UTOPIE DU SABLIER - More competitive under the saddle and needs to prove herself with her amateur. Barefoot again 10. URSANE D'EAM - Acts really better without her shoes and is a model of consistency at this track. Has to be considered 11. TOP YELLOW - Average sixth on November 8 over course and distance behind Vicky de Genetine and Urios des Liards 12. VICKY DE GENETINE - Romped home on penultimate start over course and distance (1'15''7) and has just need to repeat the same rate 13. TAQUIN D'ELITE - Amateur specialist who needs to prove himself in his new stable. Difficult to recommend 14. UPSILON DARCHE - Ridden specialist who is unproven in ridden races. Can be neglected without risks with his shoes 15. VINARIE - Bounced back to form last time with her amateur at a similar grade. Barefoot again and will try to repeat 16. TORRENT D'EMOTION - No safety margin now with his earnings and has a secondary chance. Totally barefoot here Summary
Judged on their Vincennes recent form, (5) TERRAZZO and (1) TENOR DE FROULAY , very experienced with their amateurs, should fight out the finish but improvement is expected for (2) TENOR DU COURANT who hasn't been unshod on all four since June 2012 ! (10) URSANE D'EAM isn't the same without her shoes and has to be considered. Selections (5) TERRAZZO - (1) TENOR DE FROULAY - (2) TENOR DU COURANT - (10) URSANE D'EAM - (4) TWEED DE CHANTEINS
Race 7 1. CESAR PALACE - Has won the least prize-money and 2/2 failures in his new stable. Tricky read 2. COMTESSE THE BEST - No safety margin at this grade but is unshod on all four for the first time. Could raise her game like this 3. CRAPULE DE MORGE - Not a model of consitency and is unproven at this track. Very disappointing last time at Lyon-la-Soie 4. CALL GIRL NIGHT - Well-bred but was well beaten on reappearance run after four months off. Serge Peltier is back on board 5. CYBELE DE PIN - 2/4 on the podium since her debut and easily beat Century Oaks last time at this track 6. CENTURY OAKS - Has already been beaten by Cybele de Pin at this track and seems more competitive over short trips 7. CYR DE L'ECAILLON - Will be suited by right-handed track but needs to prove himself in his new stable. Not a priority 8. CLIREV - Unconvincing since September win on grass. Needs to prove himself on sand tracks 9. CARLO DEVILLE - Got off the mark last time at this track with Laurent Lamaziere and can strike again. Perfectly entered on the first line-up 10. CESAR DE LA PIERRE - Badly entered on the second row but ran well last time at this track behind Carlo Deville but in front of Call Night Girl. Remains shod 11. CARA DE BOIS JARET - Comes to run a claimer over course and distance (1'17''8) and should find it harder here. Barefoot for the first time 12. CASSIOPEE DU MEYX - Very disappointing since August victory in the provinces. More competitive in claimers 13. CRAZY BOMB - Showed a glimmer of form last time at Lyon-la-Soie finishing pleasantly after two disqualifications in a row 14. CASH DE LA ROUE - Has always run with Jean Boillereau but is off since August 25 and could need the race. Unshod behind for the first time 15. CARLOTINA - 5/7 on the podium since her debut and 2/3 wins on righthanded tracks. Driven by her trainer this time Summary Recent impressive winner at this track over 2025m, (9) CARLO DEVILLE can strike again even over this extended trip. Eye-catching fourth recently, (13)
CRAZY BOMB could put her rival in order with her strong finish. Always on the podium on right-handed tracks, (15) CARLOTINA is also worthy of a fine result ahead of (14) CASH DE LA ROUE . Selections (9) CARLO DEVILLE - (13) CRAZY BOMB - (15) CARLOTINA - (14) CASH DE LA ROUE - (4) CALL GIRL NIGHT
Race 8 1. CLAN DE VRIE - Disqualified last five times and needs to remain in trot. First time with his apprentice 2. CALINE DU BOURG - Eye-catching fourth recently after making a break when was unshod on all four for the first time 3. CIEL DE VILLETOT Very disappointing last four attempts and needs to show improvement. Unproven at this track 4. CANOELA Lacklustre last two attempts and needs to prove herself on right-handed tracks. Not a priority 5. CHARLY DE YOR - Lightly raced (three runs) but his sole win was with Bertrand Ruet. Right-handed tracks debut 6. CRUZING LADY - 3/3 failures since is trained by Yoann Lavigne and remains shod. Difficult to consider 7. CESAR DES CAUX - Right-handed tracks specialist who is progressively coming back into form and is unshod behind for the first time 8. CRAZY OAKS - Grass specialist who is often disqualified. His trainer is back on board but won't be enough 9. CIGALE DE BRY - Now trained by Yannick-Alain Briand after three disappointments. Remains shod and not driven by a top-driver 10. CRACKTAILO - Showed nothing in his two reappearance runs after four months off and is badly entered on the second row. Not going to be easy 11. CYBELE D'HERMES - Back in harness races after two ridden attempts. Unshod on all four for the first time but new driver 12. CYBILE DES ETROITS - Often placed and deserves to get off the mark. Unshod in front again and is her trainer's choice 13. CRACK DE BAS - Disqualified lately at Lyon-la-Soie but was very reliable before. Unshod behind for the first time 14. CANAILLE DE MORGE - Ridden specialist who is unproven in harness events. Unproven with her Partner and is difficult to recommend 15. CYRAH - Well beaten on reappearance run after a five months break. Might need the race again but Jean Boillereau has been retained Summary In ascending form and unshod behind for the first time, (7) CESAR DES CAUX appears as a nice gamble on the first line-up while (2) CALINE DU BOURG comes to catch the eye without her shoes for the first time. (13) CRACK DE BAS
can redeem himself with his favourite driver. Bertrand Ruet is back on (5) CHARLY DE YOR so beware of him. Selections (7) CESAR DES CAUX - (2) CALINE DU BOURG - (13) CRACK DE BAS - (5) CHARLY DE YOR - (11) CYBELE D'HERMES
