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PAU - 08 January

Race 1

1. AZUR AS WELL - Completed a double when winning a claimer over 1400m

at Toulouse (very heavy) by a nose last month. Top chance.

2. BELLA FLORIDA - Held 11L eighth in a 1700m maiden at Pornichet when

debuting last month. Others make more appeal.

3. MORWENE - Decent 3L sixth in a 1300m AW conditions race at Deauville

end of November. Bold show expected back in a claimer.

4. MADIDINA - Unraced Manduro filly. Likely to improve for the experience.

5. FALADO - Returning from a break when 13L seventh in a 1600m maiden

here 19 days ago. Step forward required.

6. REY - Eighth both previous starts including when beaten 11L in a 2000m

maiden here last month. Minor role likely.

7. ORCHILLA PURPLE - 9L eighth in a 1600m maiden at Toulouse (soft) in

November. Others preferred.

8. GIRLS CHOPE - Off the track since a 6L fifth in a 1000m claimer at

Longchamp (good-to-soft) start of July. Interesting.

9. DESIRABLE - Fair 7L fifth in a 1400m claimer at Toulouse (very heavy) just

over a month ago. Claims on best form.

10. CHARMING QUEEN - Followed up a 1400m claimer success at Dax in

August with a 1L second in a similar race over 1600m at Clairefontaine (soft)

later that month. Leading contender.

11. CLELIE - 12L 12th in a 2000m claimer on good ground at Toulouse in

November. Bold show expected dropping in trip.

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12. GOT SIM - Held 17L tenth in a 2000m maiden here ten days ago. Minor

role likely.

13. LOVE AFFAIR - Decent effort 4L fourth in a 1500m claimer at Pont-de-

Vivaux in November. Interesting.

Summary

AZUR AS WELL (1) may complete a hat-trick following two nose victories at

Toulouse including a 1400m claimer on very heavy going. CHARMING QUEEN

(10) can play a part in the finish first up having been beaten 1L second in a

1600m claimer at Clairefontaine. MORWENE (3) is noted having finished 3L

sixth over 1300m conditions race at Deauville. CLELIE (11) warrants close

consideration back down in trip having been running well prior to a 12L 12th in

a 2000m claimer at Toulouse.

Selections

AZUR AS WELL (1) - CHARMING QUEEN (10) - MORWENE (3) - CLELIE

(11)

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Race 2

1. VELDENI - Fair 8L fourth in a 1600m maiden at this circuit 19 days ago. One

to note.

2. DAMON CHOP - Faded when 9L 12th in a 1500m AW handicap at Deauville

four weeks ago. Better expected back in a maiden.

3. BOBBY - Returning from a break when 5L third over 1600m here. Leading

contender.

4. ELUSIVE PICNIC - Promising 7L fourth in a course and distance maiden

when debuting here end of October. Notable contender.

5. DEVKA - Held 8L fifth in a 1600m maiden here last month. Claims if

replicating debut third over the same trip at Toulouse in November.

6. LA MIRANDE - 9L sixth in a 1400m claimer at Toulouse (very heavy) just

over a month ago. More needed.

7. LITTLE BEBENOU - Struggled both previous starts including 21L 11th in a

2000m maiden here ten days ago. Best watched.

8. JA JA DING DONG - 6L seventh in a 1500m newcomers AW event at

Deauville in November. Others hold more obvious claims.

9. SUN GAZING - Struggled 15L ninth in a 1600m maiden at Toulouse (good-

to-soft) on debut in October. Others make more appeal.

10. MOON TRAOU LAND - Promising 5L fifth in a course and distance maiden

on debut last month. Interesting.

11. ROSA PARKS - 10L ninth in a 1200m event at Nimes when debuting in

November. Others make more appeal.

Summary

BOBBY (3) may play a role in the finish following a 5L third in a 1400m maiden

at this circuit. DAMON CHOP (2) enters equations having shown good form in

maiden company prior to a disappointing 9L 12th in a 1500m handicap here.

ELUSIVE PICNIC (4) demonstrated ability when 7L fourth in a course and

distance maiden on debut. Could register a big effort. VELDENI (1) is

considered down in distance having produced a 8L fourth over 1600m maiden

at this track.

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Selections

BOBBY (3) - DAMON CHOP (2) - ELUSIVE PICNIC (4) - VELDENI (1)

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Race 3

1. AURPAIR - Pulled up in a 3500m hurdle at Auteuil (heavy) when debuting

last March. Better expected.

2. OHLESFILLES - Struggled 59L eighth in a 3600m hurdle at Agen (good) in

November. Others preferred.

3. HARDI BLUE TROIS - Pulled up in a 3600m chase on very heavy going at

Auteuil five weeks ago. Strong claims having shown good form previously.

4. GLORIAMINH LANLORE - Pulled up in a 3700m chase on heavy ground

here last month. Others make more appeal.

5. CHIC PARKER - Fair 23L fourth in a 3700m chase on soft going here four

weeks ago. Interesting.

6. BLACK FIRST - Struggled 62L seventh in a 3700m chase on heavy ground

here last month. Claims on earlier hurdle form.

Summary

HARDI BLUE TROIS (3) can leave behind a disappointing pulled up effort in a

3600m chase at Auteuil and prove hard to beat on third start over fences. CHIC

PARKER (5) might be involved in the finish following a 23L fourth in a 3700m

chase at this circuit. AURPAIR (1) is capable of better than he showed when

pulled up in an Auteuil hurdle on debut. BLACK FIRST (6) can be considered

despite a seventh in a 3700m chase here.

Selections

HARDI BLUE TROIS (3) - CHIC PARKER (5) - AURPAIR (1) - BLACK

FIRST (6)

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Race 4

1. SERKIYNA - Absent since a 10L seventh in a 1600m conditions race at

Marseilles-Borely (good) in September. Interesting.

2. DESIGNED SURVIVOR - Returning from a break when 11L sixth in a 1600m

conditions race here in November. Step forward expected second up.

3. CHOP VAL - 30L 12th in a handicap over 1600m at Toulouse (heavy) last

month. Claims on best form.

4. PREMIERE NATION - Runner-up last three starts including when beaten

1.5L over 1800m at Lyon-la-Soie last month. Top chance.

5. GIMS - Fair 4L sixth in a 1600m handicap at Toulouse (heavy) last month.

Making his AW debut.

6. SALLY JANE - Decent 2.25L third in a 1600m contest on rain-softened going

at Toulouse last month. Interesting switched to the AW.

7. VISIR IZNOGUD - Completed a Toulouse double when victorious by 2L over

1200m on heavy ground 25 days ago. Notable runner up in distance.

8. NUIT D'ALIENOR - First start back from a break when 9L seventh over

1400m at Toulouse a month ago. Others make more appeal.

9. ROCK CHOP - Good 2L sixth in a 1500m AW handicap at Deauville start of

last month. Bold show expected.

10. BASSIM - Given a break since a 19L eighth in a 1200m handicap at Dax

(very heavy) in October. Others preferred.

11. HALLOWED SONG - 3L ninth in a 1500m AW handicap at Deauville start

of last month. Better expected.

12. CHAMAILLE - Returning from a break having been beaten 10L seventh

over 1300m at Longchamp (heavy) in October when last in action.

13. DJANNABI - Disappointing 13L last of nine in a 1500m claimer at Pont-de-

Vivaux last month. Others hold more obvious claims.

14. COVADONGA'S LAKES - 15 race maiden finished a fair 6L eighth in a

1200m handicap at this track in November. Interesting up in trip.

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Summary

PREMIERE NATION (4) looks up to playing a leading role following a 1.5L

second over 1800m at Lyon-la-Soie. ROCK CHOP (9) may play a part in the

finish having been beaten 2L sixth in a 1500m handicap at Deauville. VISIR

IZNOGUD (7) is chasing a hat-trick. Considered after a 2L triumph in a 1200m

heavy ground handicap at Toulouse. DESIGNED SURVIVOR (2) is expected

to take a step forward second up following 11L sixth over 1600m in a conditions

race at this circuit.

Selections

PREMIERE NATION (4) - ROCK CHOP (9) - VISIR IZNOGUD (7) -

DESIGNED SURVIVOR (2)

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Race 5

1. ROYAL CAYMAN - Promising 7L third in a 3500m newcomers hurdle on

very heavy ground here last month. Notable contender.

2. STAR OF DESTINY - Held 21L seventh in a 3500m hurdle on very heavy

going here last month. Claims on hurdling debut third at Nantes prior.

3. HALDO - Fair 7L eighth in a 3200m maiden at Le Croise-Laroche (soft) in

November. Interesting on debut over jumps.

4. AKTEUR - Decent 11L fourth in a newcomers hurdle over 3500m on very

heavy ground here 19 days ago. Bold show expected.

5. IL RIDOTO - Couple of decent efforts over hurdles including 9L sixth in a

3550m event at Fontainebleau (soft) in October. One to note.

6. FUNWAY - Pulled up in a 3500m newcomers hurdle on very heavy ground

here last month. Best watched.

7. SPUTNIK - Unraced Orpen gelding. Likely to improve for the experience.

8. BLOODSTIC - Stepped up on debut effort when 9L third to a subsequent

winner in a 3500m claiming hurdle on very heavy ground at Auteuil last month.

Interesting.

9. GIMMICK - Faded when 16L sixth in a 3500m newcomers hurdle here last

month. Improvement required.

10. HYGHLINER GREAT - 23L eighth in a 3500m newcomers hurdle on heavy

ground here a month ago. Likely capable of better.

11. PACHAS - Unraced Rail Link gelding. Interesting.

12. MANVOLT - Placed on the Flat and showed ability when 14L fifth in a

3500m newcomers hurdle on very heavy ground here last month. Open to

improvement.

13. PAMPACRET - Unraced Secret Singer gelding. Likely to improve for the

experience.

Summary

AKTEUR (4) showed ability when 11L fourth in a 3500m newcomers hurdle

here on debut. May have a hand in the finish. ROYAL CAYMAN (1) is

considered following a 7L third in a 3500m debutantes hurdle on very heavy

going at this track. IL RIDOTO (5) can take a step forward on the back of a 9L

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sixth over 3550m hurdle at Fontainebleau. BLOODSTIC (8) holds claims having

produced a 9L third in a 3500m claiming hurdle at Auteuil.

Selections

AKTEUR (4) - ROYAL CAYMAN (1) - IL RIDOTO (5) - BLOODSTIC (8)

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Race 6

1. BRANLE BAS - Held 21L sixth in a 4700m event at Compiegne (very heavy)

in October. Notable contender on return.

2. ENERGIE DES OBEAUX - Below par 24L ninth in a competitive 4100m race

on heavy ground here a month ago. Others preferred.

3. FAYAS - Unseated rider in a 4100m race on very heavy ground here 15 days

ago. Interesting second up.

4. GRIS MINOIS - Decent effort 5L fourth in a 5200m event at Granville (good)

in August last year. Likely to improve for the run.

5. CALIF D'OUDAIRIES - Decent 16L third in a soft ground 5200m event at

Lyon-Parilly in November. One to note.

6. VLO D'ARSA - Failed to finish all four starts this spell including when pulled

up here two most recent outings. Others make more appeal.

7. DOULOS - Nose second in a 4100m hurdle on very heavy ground at Angers

four weeks ago. Interesting on return to cross-country.

8. ELDORADO DE KERSER - Fair 14L fifth in a 4100m event at this track just

over two weeks ago. Leading contender.

9. EMIRA DU GOUET - Held 32L ninth over 4100m on very heavy going at this

circuit last month. Step forward required.

10. DAME SACRE - Good 4L third in a 4200m contest on good going at Agen

end of November. Likely to find this tougher.

11. EAU DE VIE SIVOLA - Put a fall behind her when a neck second in a 4500m

event at Nancy (soft) in November. Bold show expected.

12. POST SCRIPTUM - Unseated rider in a heavy ground 4100m event here a

month ago. Improvement required.

Summary

ELDORADO DE KERSER (8) may have a hand in the finish following a 14L

fifth in a 4100m event on very heavy going at this track. EAU DE VIE SIVOLA

(11) makes the shortlist. Produced a neck second over 4500m on soft going at

Nancy. BRANLE BAS (1) won here previously and can register a big effort after

a 21L sixth in a 4700m very heavy ground contest at Compiegne. DOULOS (7)

also warrants consideration having been beaten 14L fifth over 4100m here.

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Selections

ELDORADO DE KERSER (8) - EAU DE VIE SIVOLA (11) - BRANLE BAS

(1) - DOULOS (7)

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Race 7

1. BENSONN - Pulled up in a 3500m hurdle on heavy ground here when

debuting last month. Others preferred.

2. POURQUOIPAS ROBERT - Unraced Whipper gelding. Interesting for a

leading stable.

3. MARK NOVA - Held 33L sixth in a 3400m chase on heavy ground here a

month ago. Needs to put that effort behind.

4. HONOR DE CAVALIERA - Pulled up twice over hurdles at this circuit last

month. Others preferred.

5. BELCASTEL - Pulled up in a 3900m chase on heavy going here ten days

ago. More needed.

6. BOUMKILA - Returning from a break when pulled up in a 3400m chase on

very heavy ground here last month. Others make more appeal.

7. OUESSANT - 32L ninth in a 3400m chase on very heavy ground last month.

Likely to have improved for that experience.

8. POPLAR SQUARE - Pulled up two most recent starts including in a 3500m

hurdle on heavy going here ten days ago. Capable of better.

9. COLOSSE - Good 3L third in a 3500m hurdle at Strasbourg (soft) when

debuting in October. Strong claims despite pulling up in a 3400m hurdle at

Lyon-Parilly (soft) since.

10. GREATEST MISSES - 19L fourth in a 3300m claiming hurdle on very heavy

ground here 15 days ago. Others preferred.

11. NOUVEAU MONDE - Returning from a break when pulled up in a 3400m

chase on very heavy ground here last month. Improvement needed.

12. VERTI LOU - Put a fall behind when 12L fifth in a 3400m chase at Nimes

(good) in November. Interesting.

13. LA VIERGE DE FER - Pulled up both previous starts including in a 3300m

claiming hurdle on very heavy going here 15 days ago.

14. MIRABELLAS - Failed to finish two most recent starts including when

pulled up in a heavy ground chase over 3400m here a month ago.

15. AMSSETOU - Held 37L sixth in a 3300m claiming hurdle on very heavy

going on debut 15 days ago. Minor role likely.

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16. GAMPARK - Pulled up in a 3900m chase on heavy ground here ten days

ago. Others hold more obvious claims.

Summary

COLOSSE (9) may leave behind a Lyon-Parilly disappointment having

produced a 3L third in a 3500m hurdle at Strasbourg on debut prior.

OUESSANT (7) can be considered with improvement likely following a 32L

ninth in a 3400m newcomers chase on very heavy going here. MARK NOVA

(3) finished 33L sixth over 3400m chase at this venue. Step forward looks likely.

Whipper gelding POURQUOIPAS ROBERT (2) warrants thought on first start

representing top stable.

Selections

COLOSSE (9) - OUESSANT (7) - MARK NOVA (3) - POURQUOIPAS

ROBERT (2)

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Race 8

1. ELLIPSE - Placed all three starts this spell including 12L third in a 3800m

hurdle at Fontainebleau (soft) in November. Bold show expected.

2. FAMOUS D'OR - Held 25L sixth in a 3800m hurdle at Angers (very heavy)

last month. Needs to put that effort behind.

3. FEZ - Pulled up in a 3800m hurdle on very heavy ground at Angers last

month. Strong claims on earlier efforts.

4. PANIS MOON - 13L fourth in a 4100m hurdle at Angers (very heavy) four

weeks ago. Notable contender.

5. JUST MOVE ON - Absent since a 9L third in a 4000m chase at Durtal (heavy)

start of November. Interesting.

6. GEMOHIO - Pulled up in a 3500m hurdle here last month. Interesting if

putting that effort behind.

7. SAINTLY QUEEN - Returning from a break when pulled up in a 3500m

hurdle on very heavy ground here last month. Better expected second up.

8. L'HEURE DU CRIME - Twice a winner this spell including by 5L in a 3800m

handicap chase at Nimes (soft) in November. One to note.

9. LA ROSSA - Decent 11L fourth in a 3500m hurdle at Toulouse (good) in

March 2019. Others preferred on return from a lengthy absence.

10. LA RUFFIACOISE - 10L fourth in a 2200m Flat race at Cazaubon in August

2019. Best watched on return to hurdling.

11. DARARELLE - Absent since winning by 1L in a 4600m cross-country race

at Rostrenen (heavy) in June 2019. Others hold more obvious claims.

12. L'IMPROBABLE - 20L seventh in a 2300m claimer at Durtal (heavy) in

November. Interesting on debut over hurdles.

13. MILANESCA - Good 2L second in a 3900m chase on very heavy ground

here 19 days ago. Leading contender.

14. HANOI HILTON - Debut winner here in December 2019 but struggled 63L

seventh in a 3500m hurdle on heavy ground here last month. Better expected.

15. GALATEE DES BORDES - Pulled up in a 3600m hurdle on soft ground at

Auteuil when debuting in September. Improvement required.

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Summary

MILANESCA (13) may prove hard to beat following a 2L second in a 3900m

chase on very heavy going here. ELLIPSE (1) warrants thought after a 12L third

in a 3800m hurdle at Fontainebleau. FEZ (3) can leave behind a pulled up effort

on very heavy going over 3800m at Angers. Produced good placed form prior.

Multiple course winner PANIS MOON (4) is another of note having been beaten

13L fourth over 4100m hurdle at Angers.

Selections

MILANESCA (13) - ELLIPSE (1) - FEZ (3) - PANIS MOON (4)

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DEAUVILLE - 08 January

Race 1

1. TALAP - 1.5L fourth on reappearance at this course and distance 11 days

ago. Should only improve. In the mix.

2. SAFRAN - Unfancied and well beaten on reappearance at Chantilly AW

1600m 51 days ago. Needs more.

3. SI UN JOUR - Generally a consistent performer and has placed twice here

previously. Each way chance.

4. MIARKA - Been highly tried since winning five starts ago. This looks more

realistic and she can factor in the finish.

5. SNOWBALL JACKSON - Disappointed only run last campaign but

subsequent absence is a concern. Market check advised.

6. KARANKAWA - Game 0.2L winner at Bordeaux two starts ago but fifth at

this track and trip a month ago. Needs to improve again.

7. FANTASTIC DIAMOND - Form last campaign was disappointing and likely

best watched following another absence.

Summary

TALAP (1) just missed the placings on reappearance however that form reads

well. Could progress. Looks the one to beat second up. MIARKA (4) finds the

right opportunity and rates well. Expected to give a bold showing.

KARANKAWA (6) secures a top jockey booked. Won two starts ago and can

maintain form. Threat to all. SI UN JOUR (3) is a consistent filly. Set to give

usual running and each way backers are advised to look closely.

Selections

TALAP (1) - MIARKA (4) - KARANKAWA (6) - SI UN JOUR (3)

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Race 2

1. BREIZH ANGEL - Made the perfect start to her career when a 1.5L winner

over course and distance. Keep safe.

2. ZALA CHOPE - Rapidly progressive at present and comes into this following

four successive victories. Big chance despite grade rise.

3. HONNEUR'S GLORY - First time starter by Rajsaman. Market will prove best

guide.

4. ZYGFRYD - Looked limited in three starts so far. Happy to oppose.

5. ASPIRANTE - 2.2L fourth at this course and distance on reappearance a

month ago. Interesting if able to build upon that.

6. CHE MILONGUITA - Powered clear for 4.5L victory on debut and placed

since. Smart filly that has winning claims.

7. GOLDOFTHECITY - Far from disgraced when just missing the placings on

debut at this track and trip 27 days ago. Each way hope.

8. LIVING ON A DREAM - No form so far and there is little to recommend.

9. MADINA - Only modest performances this campaign and now third up and

will need to improve.

Summary

BREIZH ANGEL (1) impressed when winning at this track and trip on debut.

May do better yet and is expected to take beating once more. ZALA CHOPE

(2) is thriving at present having won the past four attempts. This is the toughest

task yet though is easy to fancy. CHE MILONGUITA (6) comes with a win and

a placing. Looks a smart horse who might go close. GOLDOFTHECITY (7)

shaped with promise on first outing. Now second up can progress. Each way.

Selections

BREIZH ANGEL (1) - ZALA CHOPE (2) - CHE MILONGUITA (6) -

GOLDOFTHECITY (7)

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Race 3

1. GRAVITY FORCE - Brought over by English based trainer. Recent form

looks strong and he can play a role in the finish.

2. WAHIBA SANDS - 1L third at Marseilles Vivaux on reappearance a month

back. Can progress but this is tougher. Need a career best.

3. LLOYD - String of modest efforts and likely best watched.

4. JACQUES COEUR - Mid-field on both recent starts. Now third up so should

be primed. Still needs to improve.

5. HIGH FLYING BIRD - Well beaten on recent stable debut at Marseille Vivaux

11L ninth over 1500m ten days ago. Likely best watched.

6. CRUSH ON ME - 2L sixth at Chantilly AW 1300m 41 days ago. That was a

good run and each way claims if progressing again.

7. GRATIANE - Ran well each start so far this campaign. Drawn well and gets

realistic chance.

8. MOASA - Inconsistent type who has good form in the book including a win

four starts back. Hard to predict how she will run.

9. BEST STEP - Powered clear for impressive 8L victory at Craon in November

but not at same level here subsequently. Worth one more chance.

Summary

GRATIANE (7) maintains strong form claims based on all runs so far this

campaign. The one to beat. GRAVITY FORCE (1) is in good form. Interesting

as brought over from England. Big winning chance. CRUSH ON ME (6) was

beaten just 2L in latest. Each way player who could be primed for this. BEST

STEP (9) powered clear for a wide margin success two outings back.

Disappointed since but is a threat to all if able to return to that level.

Selections

GRATIANE (7) - GRAVITY FORCE (1) - CRUSH ON ME (6) - BEST STEP

(9)

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Race 4

1. ALEXANDER JAMES - High class gelding at best and simply didn’t take to

hurdling at Doncaster (UK) a month ago. Last run easily excused.

2. GOLDEN RAJSA - Won three starts back but struggled with new weight

since. Needs more.

3. FICELLE DU HOULEY - Placed on last four starts. Clearly in great form and

this is no tougher than when a 2L second at this course and distance three

weeks ago. Big chance.

4. DARSHANO - Game 0.5L winner of similar contest here two starts back and

disappointing Chantilly AW run since can be excused.

5. LETTY'S MARVEL - 1.75L winner at this track and journey 27 days back.

Up in grade but has honest overall. In the mix.

6. NICE TO SEE YOU - Only modest form this campaign and happy to oppose.

7. EL MANIFICO - 2.75L third at this journey 22 days ago. That form reads well

and can progress again. Wide stall is not ideal however.

8. SENATOR FROST - Shaped well on recent outings and now third up so can

be primed. Big chance.

9. KINGSTOWN - Loves running for this jockey but not the most consistent.

Threat to all if at best but hard to predict.

10. TABULARASA - Promising reappearance when a 4.5L fourth at this course

and distance. Should only improve.

11. KING COBRA - Consistent performances this campaign and deserves

chance in better race. Interesting.

12. GRACIAN - 1L seventh three weeks back at this course and trip. Gets to

race from nice weight here. Place chance.

13. FINESS BERE - Won five starts ago but struggled since. Needs to improve

again.

14. BOBYDARGENT - Won five starts ago and been close to that level on last

two starts. Each way player now.

15. VIVI BONNEBOUILLE - Won four starts ago but not at same level since.

Drawn well for this however and could easily improve.

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16. MYFRIENDRICH - Won four starts back and run well every start since

including here over 2500m 12 days ago. Easy to fancy once more.

Summary

LETTY'S MARVEL (5) impressed when going clear for 1.75L success. Will take

beating with similar performance. SENATOR FROST (8) runs third up and

should now be primed. Drawn well and easy to fancy. FICELLE DU HOULEY

(3) looks overdue a victory having placed on last four starts. Sure to give

another bold show. EL MANIFICO (7) took a step forward to place. Threat to all

with further progression likely. DARSHANO (4) disappointed last time but had

excuses. Expect a much better run.

Selections

LETTY'S MARVEL (5) - SENATOR FROST (8) - FICELLE DU HOULEY (3) -

EL MANIFICO (7) - DARSHANO (4)

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Race 5

1. CASSAL - Progressing steadily but unlikely to improve enough to break

through now.

2. BADEN ROCKS - Placed on nine of fourteen career starts and looks overdue

a victory. 1.75L second over course and distance a month ago. Can give

another bold showing.

3. BIRTHDAY TIC - Moderate form so far and easily opposed.

4. GOLD PALACE - Modest debut effort 75 days ago and unlikely to improve

enough to factor.

5. OCEAN CHOP - Nose second at Toulouse on debut four weeks back over

2400m. Should only improve. Big chance.

6. RUSHDY - Yet to place in four starts but best run last campaign came when

fresh. This may be the time to catch him.

7. WATCHMEN - 2L fifth here five weeks ago. This looks slightly easier and he

has an each way chance.

8. AS DE JUILLEY - 1L fourth at Lyon La Soie was a good effort. Now third up

so can be primed. Place chance.

9. DILAR - 4L fourth at this track five weeks back. This is tougher but hard to

rule out.

10. LOUGIE LOUP - Showed little promise in seven starts so far. Best ignored.

11. HONEYMOON - Unfancied and well beaten both starts so far. Happy to

oppose.

12. FRAOULA - Placed first up here over 2000m end of May but that form is

questionable. Needs improvement.

13. MAFALDA STORY - Unfancied and mid-field on debut at Marseille Vivaux

23 days ago. Should progress but unlikely to break through.

14. MINIE - Modest debut effort three weeks back at this venue over 1900m

and happy to oppose.

15. ALIKOVA - Whilst yet to live up to her pedigree she has shown ability.

Connections will be hoping to get a win and she is a threat to all.

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16. PAPIER PEINT - Inexpensive filly by Stormy River. Likely best watched on

debut unless seeing market support.

Summary

OCEAN CHOP (5) was beaten just a nose on debut. That was a great start to

his career and can only improve. The one to beat. ALIKOVA (15) represents

top connections. Easy to fancy in this grade. BADEN ROCKS (2) placed on

nine of fourteen career routings. Looks overdue a victory and no surprise were

he to land the money. AS DE JUILLEY (8) runs third up and so could be primed.

Each way.

Selections

OCEAN CHOP (5) - ALIKOVA (15) - BADEN ROCKS (2) - AS DE JUILLEY

(8)

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Race 6

1. SPEEDYWELL - Looks overdue a victory having placed on last four starts.

1.5L second at Lyon La Soie 19 days ago reads well. Easy to fancy.

2. MAHER SENORA - Ten years old and likely best days are behind him.

Struggled both runs so far this campaign.

3. PLENTY CITY - Second on last two starts. Clearly thriving at present and

should give another bold showing.

4. GRACE OF CLIFFS - 5L third at Le Croise-Laroche a month ago followed

game 2L success at Nancy. Big each way claims.

5. RISE HIT - Won five starts back but struggled subsequently. Happy to take

on.

6. ELEGANT ART - 2.5L second here two starts back. That was a career best

but poor run since. Hard to predict.

7. SWEET CITY - Powered clear for impressive 10L success at Amiens a month

ago. This is tougher but deserves chance.

8. GREEN BAY - Placed on back to back runs prior to disappointing effort three

weeks ago at this track and trip. Worth another chance.

9. NORTHERN FOX - Uninspiring recent form figures and happy to oppose.

10. IGGY CHOP - Out of form and easily opposed.

11. SNOWY SUNDAY - Running consistently well this campaign and holds

place claims.

12. INTO THE ROCK - Mid-field finishes of late and will need progression if she

is to trouble the judge.

13. MAEGHAN - Good course record and return here may spark return to best

form. Interesting.

14. REINE DE LUNE - 4L third at this track over 1500m was a good run 11

days back and can improve further. Shortlist.

15. GRISBI - Modest efforts this campaign but now third up so should be

primed. Good jockey booked. Potential improver.

16. MISTER MARIO - 1.75L second two starts back at Pornichet was a rare

good run. Interesting on that performance but hard to trust.

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Summary

PLENTY CITY (3) won four starts back and placed twice since. Thriving at

present and expected to take beating once more. SPEEDYWELL (1) made the

frame on last four outings. Looks overdue a victory. Keep safe. SWEET CITY

(7) took a big step forward when going clear for 10L victory at Amiens. That

was impressive and a solid chance to back that up. GRACE OF CLIFFS (4)

won two starts ago and placed since. In great form and rates an each way

chance.

Selections

PLENTY CITY (3) - SPEEDYWELL (1) - SWEET CITY (7) - GRACE OF

CLIFFS (4)

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Race 7

1. NIGHTDANCE MAN - Won five starts ago but generally struggled since.

Happy to oppose.

2. PLATEADO - Rates highly on best but recent form figures are only modest.

Needs improvement.

3. TIRANO - Placed on last three starts and looks overdue a victory. 0.8L

second at Lyon La Soie three weeks ago. Easy to fancy.

4. SMART COOKIE - Had excuses for disappointing run last time but a big

chance if judged on game head success at Saint Cloud on start before. The

one to beat.

5. SUNLIGHT - 1.2L third here over 1900m six days ago. Stayed on well that

day so step up in trip should suit. Interesting.

6. SURREY WARRIOR - Disappointing last time but in great form before that

in native Germany. Interesting.

7. CAVAN JOA - Runs third up and should now be primed. Each way chance.

8. ALLAMFO - Well beaten on reappearance 62 days ago at Saint Cloud

behind Smart Cookie. Should improve. Place would prove best.

9. BISCAYA STORM - Out of form and is easily opposed.

10. THE WAY OF BONNIE - Long time since last victory but 0.8L second on

final start last campaign was a good run at Compiegne 2400m in July. Threat

to all if in similar form.

11. SUCCESSOR - Not stood much racing of late but won only start on last two

campaigns. Threat to all if in similar form.

Summary

SMART COOKIE (4) was highly tried last time finding things too tough. Won

start prior in a similar level to this. With that form is the one to beat. TIRANO (3)

placed past three outings and is overdue a victory. Big chance. THE WAY OF

BONNIE (10) has been off the track for six months since delivering a promising

second. Threat to all if in similar form. SUNLIGHT (5) might benefit for the step

up in trip. Each way.

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Selections

SMART COOKIE (4) - TIRANO (3) - THE WAY OF BONNIE (10) -

SUNLIGHT (5)

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Race 8

1. HERTSHAAN - Going the wrong way this campaign but draw well and may

now bounce back to best.

2. DEER BERE - 1L second over course and distance three week back. This is

no tougher so expected to go close.

3. MEZIDON - 1.4L fourth here three weeks ago. That was best run since

winning five starts back. Each way claims despite wide draw.

4. FORBIDDEN CITY - Running consistently this campaign but has modest

winning record. Each way player based on the latest third at this track and trip

22 days ago.

5. DALSTAR - Game 0.8L winner two attempts back but struggled weight rise

last time. Needs more.

6. MAKENZO - Placed on two of last four starts. Clearly in good form and has

an each way chance.

7. FOFO - Eleven start maiden. 1.5L fifth at this course and distance three

weeks ago was promising. Hard to rule out.

8. CLEOSTORM - Rates highly on best form but generally well below that level

of late. Needs to improve.

9. SIMSONG - Modest winning record but a place wouldn’t surprise.

10. DIRTY DOZEN - Didn’t finish the race when last seen here 22 days ago but

interesting if judged on close second start before.

11. AFRICAN FABLE - Modest form figures of late and happy to oppose.

12. LADY ARKADINA - Consistent type who was 2L fourth ten days ago at

Marseille Vivaux. Solid place claims once more.

13. RAVEN RIDGE - 1.5L third at Chantilly AW 1600m 18 days ago was a good

run. This is no tougher and may improve further. Keep safe.

14. PENNBLE - Resumed following lengthy absence when down the field at

Pornichet a month ago. Must improve sharply.

15. ROSE ABELLA - A consistent mare that is sure to give usual running but

unlikely to trouble the judge.

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16. AVEC LAURA - 3.5L fifth 44 days ago at this course and journey was a

step in the right direction. Interesting if able to progress from that.

Summary

RAVEN RIDGE (13) holds claims based on 1.5L third at Chantilly. The one to

beat. DEER BERE (2) finished second the past two starts and is overdue a

victory. Good jockey booked and is easy to fancy. MEZIDON (3) just missed

the placings in latest. Each way chance with progression expected.

FORBIDDEN CITY (4) is consistent. Beaten favourite the past two attempts but

no surprise were he to break through now.

Selections

RAVEN RIDGE (13) - DEER BERE (2) - MEZIDON (3) - FORBIDDEN CITY

(4)

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Race 9

1. MAKTAVA - 0.5L fourth here 22 days ago was best effort for some time.

Each way player if building upon that.

2. MORCOTE - Placed on last two starts. Long-neck third at this track and

journey. Enjoys running here. Expect another bold showing.

3. SA SAL - Running only modestly this campaign and likely best watched.

4. ROBIN DU BOIS - Disappointing runs on last two starts but in much better

form before so hard to rule out.

5. PHAROA - Game 0.8L winner at this track three weeks back and this is only

slightly tougher. Upped in the weights but worth holding safe.

6. TILDA - With top yard but form so far this campaign needs improving upon

if she is to factor.

7. MANSOUN - Rapid improver this campaign but weight rise may be beginning

to catch up. Each way chance.

8. VERSAILLES - Game 0.5L winner first up last campaign. Threat to all if

running similarly.

9. ROSISSIM - Out of form and best watched here.

10. STORMY - 1.4L fourth at this track three weeks ago when bidding for third

straight success. Thriving at present. In the mix.

11. KATDAR - Showed improvement when a 1L third here 22 days back. Has

great course record and easy to fancy.

12. ROCK OF BROCKTON - Unexposed after four starts. Struggled since

upped to this grade however. Will need to improve.

13. BRAZING - Placing two starts back came in easier race than this. Needs

more at this level.

14. SWEET MASTER - Back to back placed finishes before disappointing run

a month ago at Lyon La Soie. Each way player if bouncing back.

15. SHIKAMI - Won three starts back but only modest performances since.

Likely best watched.

16. IAN DE DAVERT - 3.5L winner over course and distance three weeks ago.

Up in grade and has to prove latest effort wasn’t a fluke.

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Summary

PHAROA (5) gamely held rivals for 0.8L victory. That form reads well and

expected to take beating once more. MORCOTE (2) has gone close over this

course and distance on last two starts. Big player once more. KATDAR (11)

enjoys running at this track. Placed last time but can do better. Keep safe.

STORMY (10) has a good jockey booked. Just missed the placings when

bidding for a third straight success. Remains in good form and is easy to fancy.

MAKTAVA (1) is another who missed the frame at this circuit. Good winning

record. Threat to all.

Selections

PHAROA (5) - MORCOTE (2) - KATDAR (11) - STORMY (10) - MAKTAVA

(1)

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CAGNES-SUR-MER - 08 January

Race 1

1. HOLLYWOOD QUEEN - Fair 8L fifth at Marseilles-Borely in a higher grade

in November. Interesting following a short break.

2. HASPARNE DUEM - Impressive 4L winner of a class B handicap at

Beaumont-de-Lomagne in October. Bold show expected despite a DQ at the

same venue since.

3. HERMINE TURGOT - Victorious at Pont-de-Vivaux penultimate outing but

faded 32L ninth at this track subsequently. Interesting.

4. HASIR - Returning from a break when 7L sixth at this venue 12 days ago.

Improvement expected.

5. HERCULE DU NOYER - Good 4L second to a subsequent winner in a class

A event at Beaumont-de-Lomagne in November. Strong claims.

6. HOMME D'ETAT - 9L sixth as favourite for a higher grade at Saint-Galmier

start of November. Better expected.

7. HOTESSE JENILOU - Registered her third victory in five starts at this circuit

when triumphing by 3L here 12 days ago. Top chance.

8. HIDDEN FACE - 23L ninth in a handicap at Pont-de-Vivaux just over a month

ago. Capable of better with no shoes.

9. HANNA D'HERIPRE - DQ'd both starts since winning at Graignes in

November including at this circuit 18 days ago. Others preferred.

Summary

HOTESSE JENILOU (7) impressed when winning by 3L at this circuit. May

prove hard to beat. HERCULE DU NOYER (5) can be considered following a

4L second to a subsequent winner at Beaumont-de-Lomagne. HOMME

D'ETAT (6) might return to form after a disappointing 9L sixth in a handicap at

Saint-Galmier. HASPARNE DUEM (2) is another to note having scored by 4L

at Beaumont-de-Lomagne prior to a DQ at the same venue.

Selections

HOTESSE JENILOU (7) - HERCULE DU NOYER (5) - HOMME D'ETAT (6) -

HASPARNE DUEM (2)

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Race 2

1. EL LOCO DU JAAR - DQ'd at Vincennes just under four weeks ago.

Dangerous if maintaining stride.

2. EFARO - Struggled of late including when DQ'd at Graignes in November.

Others preferred.

3. EXTREME STAR - Fair 9L eighth here five days ago. Step forward needed.

4. FIPSIE DE GUEZ - 9L fifth here earlier this week. Interesting.

5. ENDIAN DE BANVILLE - DQ'd at Nimes in September. Likely to improve for

the run.

6. EURIPIDE LUDOIS - 8L fourth here earlier this month. Good third at this

venue prior. One to note with no shoes.

7. GORDON FLASH - Performed well when 1L second at this circuit just under

three weeks ago. Top chance.

8. GAIA OLMENHOF - Returning from a break when 10L seventh here 20 days

ago. Leading contender second up. Racing barefoot.

9. FAITHFUL - First start back from a break came when 10L ninth at Vincennes

two weeks ago. Likely to have improved.

10. FIRST IN LOVE - Absent since an 8L 12th in a handicap here 12 months

ago. Minor role likely.

11. ETOILEE VRIE - 8L seventh at this track 27 days ago. Claims on earlier

efforts.

12. EDEN DE THYL - Struggled two starts this spell including 18L 17th here

last month. May show improvement third up.

13. EGO TURGOT - Fair 7L fifth here last month. Interesting running barefoot.

14. EKIANGO DE NILE - 7L eighth at this venue 12 days ago. Others make

more appeal.

15. EVER PRIDE - DQ'd two most recent starts including here just over three

weeks ago. Others hold more obvious claims.

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Summary

GORDON FLASH (7) can go one place better than when 1L second at this

circuit. GAIA OLMENHOF (8) is expected to take a step forward to have a hand

in the finish second up following a 10L seventh at this venue. EURIPIDE

LUDOIS (6) could be considered for the win having produced a 8L fourth here.

EL LOCO DU JAAR (1) holds each-way claims despite a DQ at Vincennes.

Selections

GORDON FLASH (7) - GAIA OLMENHOF (8) - EURIPIDE LUDOIS (6) - EL

LOCO DU JAAR (1)

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Race 3

1. CRAZY CHARM - Decent 3L fourth in a handicap at Vincennes last month.

One to note.

2. AMOUR ORAGEUX - DQ'd at Vincennes 17 days ago. Claims on best form.

3. DERBY DE SOUVIGNE - Sixth in an 11 runner event at this track just under

three weeks ago. Others preferred.

4. DAYAN WINNER - Victorious by 1L at this venue last month. Racing first up

that day. Top chance with no shoes.

5. ELISEO - 10L sixth at Vincennes six days ago. Interesting running barefoot.

6. DUKE OF CARLESS - Below par 10L seventh at Pont-de-Vivaux in

November. Improvement required.

7. CRISTAL DU LUPIN - Good 4L fourth at this circuit just over three weeks

ago. Bold show expected.

8. BINIOU DE CONNEE - Struggled when beaten 10L 12th at Vincennes last

month. Best watched.

9. EDEN BASQUE - Successful at Pont-de-Vivaux penultimate start. Strong

claims of putting a subsequent DQ here behind.

10. DUARTE - Returning from a break when beaten 21L 14th at this venue 12

days ago. Others hold more obvious claims.

11. AKIR DE MAI - Victorious by a nose at Lyon-Parilly last month. Interesting

racing barefoot.

12. ABZAC DE FONTAINE - Put a below par Vincennes effort behind when 1L

third here three weeks ago. Notable contender.

13. CALL SECRET - Ended last spell with a 6L second at Biguglia in

September. Likely to improve for the run.

14. ARAMIS DEIHA - Fair 3L fifth at Lyon-Parilly last month. Improvement

required.

15. DIMMIDISIA - Absent since a close third at this circuit in July. Strong claims

if sharp return.

16. DAVINA DU CAPRE - Down the field tenth at Vincennes at the end of

November. Others hold more obvious claims.

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Summary

DAYAN WINNER (4) can complete a double following a 1L victory at this circuit

first up. CRISTAL DU LUPIN (7) might register another big effort. Previously

ran 4L fourth here. In the mix. EDEN BASQUE (9) impressed when winning by

4L at Pont-de-Vivaux. Looks up to putting a subsequent DQ at this circuit

behind. ABZAC DE FONTAINE (12) holds claims on the back of a 1L third at

this track. DIMMIDISIA (15) provided good form last spell including a third at

this venue. Holds each-way claims back from a break.

Selections

DAYAN WINNER (4) - CRISTAL DU LUPIN (7) - EDEN BASQUE (9) -

ABZAC DE FONTAINE (12) - DIMMIDISIA (15)

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Race 4

1. GENERAL INSPECTOR - DQ'd at Avignon in May. Others preferred.

2. GOOD MEC D'HERIPRE - Victorious by 1L at this circuit last month. Bold

show expected.

3. GOLD PEJI - DQ'd here 12 days ago. Strong claims having finished 1L

second at Vincennes prior to that.

4. GUNNAR LA MESANGE - Down the field ninth at Pont-de-Vivaux first up.

Improvement likely with no shoes.

5. GIBSON DU DIGEON - Successful by a nose at Lyon-Parilly penultimate

outing. Interesting despite a DQ at Vincennes since.

6. GO AND FLASH - Good 3L fourth at Vincennes ten days ago. Notable

contender running barefoot.

7. GLOWING MOKO - DQ'd all three starts since winning by 3L at Hyeres in

October. Dangerous if maintaining stride.

8. GIANT CASH - 3L sixth when racing barefoot at this venue 27 days ago.

More needed.

9. GOING JET - Good 2L fifth here just under four weeks ago. One to note with

no shoes.

10. GRACELAND - Victorious by 1L in an auto-start at Vincennes 20 days ago.

Top chance.

Summary

GRACELAND (10) may complete a double following a 1L success at

Vincennes. GOLD PEJI (3) is considered for the win despite a DQ when odds-

on here. Previously beaten 1L runner-up at Vincennes. GOOD MEC

D'HERIPRE (2) warrants inclusion having raced prominently when winning by

1L from behind the mobile at this venue. GO AND FLASH (6) holds claims.

Finished 3L fourth in an auto-start at Vincennes.

Selections

GRACELAND (10) - GOLD PEJI (3) - GOOD MEC D'HERIPRE (2) - GO

AND FLASH (6)

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Race 5

1. FIRST GEMA - Decent 6L fourth at this venue just over three weeks ago.

Interesting.

2. FLAMENCA DE KACY - Improved effort 5L sixth racing barefoot at Pont-de-

Vivaux second up. Further improvement likely with shoes off again.

3. FASTE MERITE - Returning from a break when DQ'd at this circuit three

weeks ago. Improvement required.

4. FELINE DE MIRANDA - Yet to hit top form this spell including when 13th at

Pont-de-Vivaux six days ago. Others make more appeal.

5. FRISSON D'OCCAGNES - 12L sixth in an auto-start at this track 12 days

ago. Claims on earlier efforts.

6. FENIX DU RABUTIN - Victorious by 3L in a low grade handicap at Lyon-

Parilly last month. One to note with no shoes.

7. FEU D'AZUR - Good 5L third when first up at this venue 22 days ago.

Leading contender.

8. FASTNET DU HUTREL - DQ'd last three starts including here just under four

weeks ago. Best watched.

9. FABULEUX PIYA - Victorious by 2L in an auto-start here just over three

weeks ago. Top chance running barefoot.

10. FOREVER CEKE - Returning from an absence when 12L 12th here last

month. Step forward expected second up.

11. FITZY DE VIVE - DQ'd two most recent starts including at Reims just under

two months ago. Others make more appeal.

12. FOKINO VEDAQUAIS - 11L 14th at Cavaillon in October when first up.

More needed.

13. FIRST TURGOT - DQ'd at this track five days ago. Others hold more

obvious claims.

14. FOR LOVE - Struggled when down the field at Lyon-Parilly in early October.

Best watched.

15. FLAMBEUR DU DIGEON - Improvement effort 4L third at this venue 12

days ago. Notable contender.

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Summary

FABULEUX PIYA (9) won by 2L at this circuit and may complete a double.

FRISSON D'OCCAGNES (5) came home 2L second on that occasion. Can put

a subsequent disappointment behind him. FEU D'AZUR (7) was beaten 5L third

in that contest. Set to reverse form with his rivals. FOREVER CEKE (10)

demonstrated a liking for this course last year. Looks ready to take a step

forward second up following a 12L twelfth resuming.

Selections

FABULEUX PIYA (9) - FRISSON D'OCCAGNES (5) - FEU D'AZUR (7) -

FOREVER CEKE (10)

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Race 6

1. DJACK DE FEUGERES - Held 10L sixth at Pont-de-Vivaux at the start of

last month. Others preferred.

2. DARBY KALOUMA - DQ'd at Salon-de-Provence in October. Best watched.

3. EVERTON DE VANDEL - Improved effort 1L third in an auto-start here five

days ago. One to note.

4. BEST OF CHANLECY - Held 14L fifth in a mounted race here in July. Likely

to improve for the run.

5. DANAKIL DE BELLEN - Decent 6L fourth here just under three weeks ago.

Notable runner with no shoes.

6. DESSYLONA - Below par tenth at this track five days ago. Improvement

required.

7. ELLINGTON DREAM - Good 3L second at this venue 18 days ago. Leading

contender running barefoot.

8. CAMPO JOSSELYN - Faded when 13L tenth at Vincennes end of

November. Others hold more obvious claims.

9. CATCHWORD - Yet to hit top form this spell including 10L seventh here 18

days ago. Step forward likely racing barefoot.

10. DIALETTO - Fair 6L seventh at this venue five days ago. Interesting.

11. ELITE LA NUIT - Good 1L second at Vincennes in October. Others

preferred.

12. EROS JOSSELYN - Followed up two Pont-de-Vivaux victories with a 3L

second at this circuit four weeks ago. Top chance.

13. CAMPO GRANDE - Returning from a break when 8L fourth at this venue

18 days ago. One to note with no shoes.

14. ELITE DE PUCH - Fair 7L fifth at this track last month. Interesting.

15. DEAR PRINCESS - Successful by 1L at Pont-de-Vivaux just over a month

ago. Bold show expected.

16. EBENE DE JAY - Racing first up when 8L eighth at Pont-de-Vivaux last

month. Improvement likely.

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Summary

EROS JOSSELYN (12) can register a big effort following a 3L second at this

circuit. Could go one place better. DEAR PRINCESS (15) is considered for the

win having won by 1L at Pont-de-Vivaux. ELLINGTON DREAM (7) warrants

thought. Previously finished 3L second here. Shortlisted. DANAKIL DE

BELLEN (5) holds each-way claims. Delivered a 6L fourth at this venue prior.

Selections

EROS JOSSELYN (12) - DEAR PRINCESS (15) - ELLINGTON DREAM (7) -

DANAKIL DE BELLEN (5)

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Race 7

1. DEFI DU JAAR - Struggled of late including 16L 13th here 18 days ago.

Running barefoot here.

2. CHATAIN CLAIR - Held 11L eighth at Nimes in November. More needed.

3. DINO DU BOURG - Fair 8L eighth at this track five days ago. Step forward

required.

4. BELLONE SPECIALE - Returning from a break when 10L 11th here last

month. Improvement needed.

5. CLIMAX DE BAPRE - Runner-up at Chartres penultimate start but struggled

9L tenth here subsequently. Minor role likely.

6. CAVALIER D'AVRIL - Good 3L second at Bordeaux last month. Notable

runner with no shoes.

7. CARNEGIE HALL - Improved effort 4L fifth here second up five days back.

One to note with no shoes.

8. BELLE AU VENT - DQ'd at Pont-de-Vivaux at the end of November. Others

make more appeal.

9. CASH DE FAEL - Took a step forward when 4L sixth here five days ago.

Strong claims running barefoot.

10. CASANOVA DU CORTA - 4L fourth at this venue five days ago when first

up. Bold show expected racing barefoot.

11. BOLERO CARISAIE - Held 10L ninth here five days ago. Others preferred.

12. BE UNLIMITED - Below par 9L ninth at this track just under two weeks ago.

Improvement required.

13. CAPITOLE MESLOIS - Successful by 1L here five days ago. Leading

contender.

14. BRASIL DE BAILLY - Good 1L second at this track five days ago. Top

chance running barefoot.

Summary

CAPITOLE MESLOIS (13) saw off a number of his rivals here when winning by

1L at this track. May prove hard to beat. BRASIL DE BAILLY (14) was beaten

1L second that day. Can record another big effort. CASANOVA DU CORTA

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(10) demonstrated good form when 4L fourth first up in that contest. Shortlist.

CASH DE FAEL (9) is also noted following a 4L sixth in the same event. Open

to progress.

Selections

CAPITOLE MESLOIS (13) - BRASIL DE BAILLY (14) - CASANOVA DU

CORTA (10) - CASH DE FAEL (9)

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Race 8

1. HARPEGE BUROIS - DQ'd at Marseilles-Borely in November. Others

preferred.

2. HANDY DE LA CALADE - DQ'd at Pont-de-Vivaux six days ago. Claims on

3L fourth at Grenade prior to that.

3. HADOL DE FAEL - 13L 11th at Pont-de-Vivaux just under six weeks ago.

Others make more appeal.

4. HARLEY DES PRES - Absent since 34L seventh at this track in early August.

Strong claims if sharp for his return.

5. HEARTBREAKER - DQ'd last four starts including at this venue 27 days ago.

Racing barefoot for the first time.

6. HOLEO DE BERTRANGE - DQ'd here last month. Racing without shoes for

the first time.

7. HEAVEN BOND - Impressive 17L winner at Grenade 19 days ago. Top

chance.

8. HARAMIS MAZA - Beaten over 60L when eighth in a mounted race at Reims

last month. Others hold more obvious claims.

9. HEART OF GLASS - Below par 11L ninth at Amiens end of November. Bold

show expected having been beaten 4L third at Le Croise-Laroche penultimate

outing.

10. HARVEY BUROIS - DQ'd two most recent starts including racing barefoot

for the first time at Pont-de-Vivaux last week. Claims on best form.

11. HAPPY DUEM - Decent 2L fifth at Grenade a month ago. Interesting

despite a DQ there subsequently.

12. HARLAN DEAN - 15 race maiden has been DQ'd in each of his last six

starts. Best watched.

13. HONEY JET - Victorious by 4L at Graignes penultimate start. Leading

contender racing barefoot following a 20L eighth at Laval a month ago.

14. HUNTER JACK - Races barefoot for the first time having faded 13L tenth

at Le Croise-Laroche in November. Bold show expected.

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Summary

HEAVEN BOND (7) could complete a double following a wide margin 17L

success at Grenade. HONEY JET (13) may leave a below par effort at Laval

behind having won by 4L at Graignes penultimate run. Shortlist. HEART OF

GLASS (9) enters equations. Raced well when 4L third at Le Croise-Laroche

prior to an 11L ninth at Amiens. HUNTER JACK (14) holds claims down in grade

after fading 13L tenth in a class A at Le Croise-Laroche.

Selections

HEAVEN BOND (7) - HONEY JET (13) - HEART OF GLASS (9) - HUNTER

JACK (14)