CABOURG - 19th July

Trainer of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (314, 305)

Jockey of the day : Yoann Lebourgeois (112, 213, 307, 408, 503, 609)

Horse of the day : Valokaja Hindo (314)

Dark Horse : Fiston du Vivier (511)

Race 1

1. DREAM DE SAINT SO - Modest trotter making first appearance since the winter and chances slim

2. DJANGO RUDELANDE - Delicate but can trot when applied. Showed his form on Monday despite losing his action and with Gelormini in charge this time will be afforded every chance

3. DISCO D'EM - Unremarkable trotter with better credentials in the other code and can be passed over

4. DUOMO - Very useful at this level of competition but unseen since last autumn and will have few takers

5. DISCO - Moderate sort that tends to show more when unshod. Trounced last

time and no threat

6. DIVIN ANAXEL - Solid in all but one race this season. Beat his personal best at Caen last time and can make his presence felt

7. DENFERT DU RELAIS - Showed his form at Ranes last time but has no love for Cabourg and can be passed over

8. ECU DU LEVANT - Adores Cabourg but considerably better in the other code and has no realistic chance

9. DELADO - Rarely far from the action when applied. Went close on only start here and going first time barefoot looks a serious proposition

10. EXPRESSO - Has two races in him following a long absence. Looked good at Clairefontaine and will not be far off the mark

11. EDEN AGE - Has hardly set a foot wrong this term. Is confirmed under these conditions and from the front line will have his chances

12. EMBRUN DE LANDEMER - Serious type that encountered traffic problems here recently. Will be reined by a leading driver this time and can impose

13. EXPRESS WAY - Decent sort but out off competition since February and poses no danger

14. ENVOL SOMOLLI - Fine servant but has not been seen out since December and will need the race

15. EDDY DES MULOTTES - Hardy sort that trotted a good second over course and distance a fortnight ago and can again play a leading role

Summary

(12) EMBRUN DE LANDEMER did not have the most fortunate of runs here a fortnight ago but gets a Yoann Lebourgeois drive this time and can turn the tables on the hardy (15) EDDY DES MULOTTES who finished second that day. In the frame in two of three this season and solid on his only appearance here (9) DELADO is barefoot for the first time and from the front line can go far. (11) EDEN AGE seldom lets the side down when focused and present form augurs well for his chances.

Selections

(12) EMBRUN DE LANDEMER - (15) EDDY DES MULOTTES - (9) DELADO -

(11) EDEN AGE

Race 2

1. VAROUGE D'EREVAN - Unremarkable veteran that already looks thoroughly outclassed and will have few takers

2. DISCO DES MOLANDS - Has been enjoying a good run recently and pleased here a fortnight ago but steps up in class and chances reduced

3. DIAMANT DE TREABAT - Is presently far off the level she attained last season and latest efforts have done nothing to convince

4. ESPION JAUNE - Good class of trotter that always gives his best. Is clearly in form and from the front row can challenge for a spot on the podium

5. VOLTORB D'OLIVERIE - Can trot on a good day but looked ordinary here last week and can be ruled out

6. DRYADE DU PARC - Classy mare with an enviable Cabourg record. Will be at peak fitness and can bring home the bacon

7. AND GIBUS - A total write off since winning at Argentan 20 months ago and has no realistic chance

8. DAIDA DE VANDEL - Serious mare that always gives her best. Surprisingly beaten by (11) AL CAPONE JET last time but is thoroughly capable of turning the tables

9. VIVIER DE L'OISON - Quality element that was surprisingly below par in a Vincennes Gr.3 last time. Has a decent Cabourg record but still no more than a minor place prospect

10. CLARA DU PONTSEUIL - Has ability but regularly bites off more than she can chew. At this level though can play a small role

11. AL CAPONE JET - Delicate sort that trotted fourth in the 2018 edition. Showed his form at Vincennes three weeks ago and must be afforded respect

12. ACCORD MARJACQ - Superb last season but unplaced in three this year. Won one of three here but others still preferred

13. CEYLAN DAIRPET - Prix Fandango incumbent. Seldom seen under the saddle but is in form and with application will be no pushover

14. VOLCAN DE BELLANDE - Has ample ability but not presently at his sharpest and best to wait

Summary

Prepared for this event and ideally positioned on the front line, Gr.2 winner (6) DRYADE DU PARC returns to a track she adores and should have this in the bag. (13) CEYLAN DAIRPET won this race twelve months ago and even though

on the second line is still capable of repeating. (8) DAIDA DE VANDEL seldom lets the side down when focused and will justifiably garner significant support. (4) ESPION JAUNE is well in on the first row and will have his chances if he gets to the front early.

Selections

(6) DRYADE DU PARC - (13) CEYLAN DAIRPET - (8) DAIDA DE VANDEL - (4)

ESPION JAUNE

Race 3

1. DEESSE DE GUERON - Good mare that was unlucky in a similar race here a fortnight ago but can make the first five if she keeps her action together

2. CLASSIC CONNECTION - Comes here on the back of a good Class A victory in Paris. Unlikely to pull off the hat trick but will still have a lot to offer

3. CLEDERE DE L'AIROU - Not the most dependable but is confirmed right handed. Gave a good account at Durtal last weekend and must be respected

4. BLACKARO - Got back in the game last weekend beating (3) CLEDERE DE L'AIROU but shoes back on and unlikely to repeat

5. DOSTOIEVSKI - Can prove a handful but has form at this level. Gave a good account on recent comeback and going barefoot this time looks dangerous

6. ANDIAMO DE MONCHEL - Useful on a good day but yet to get into his stride this term and not an obvious choice

7. DEVIRMONT - Somewhat erratic but has never failed to fire here. In excellent form with a leading driver and can make the frame

8. EUGENITO DU NOYER - Twice a Gr.2 winner in last three starts but races shod with his handler in the sulky and best to wait

9. BLOOMER - Good class of horse but significantly more productive under the saddle and no chance on first start back

10. DARLHEY DU RIB - Seldom seen under harness these days. Here for a change of scenery and can be ruled out

11. COLT DES ESSARTS - Excellent servant that has won three of four here. Has not been seen out for two months and stays shod but still one to note

12. EYE OF THE STORM - Delicate sort with better references in the other code. Unseen for ten months and not a priority

13. CANTIN DE L'ECLAIR - Yet to reproduce the form he showed last season and latest efforts do little to inspire confidence

14. VALOKAJA HINDO - Fine trotter that has been flying for some time. Third to Cleangame in a Vichy Gr.2 recently and can impose

15. ARIBO MIX - Quality element that reassured at Royan last Sunday. Never closer than 5th here but will have his supporters

16. BLUES DES LANDIERS - In the thick of things for the most part and most recently 5th to (15) ARIBO MIX. Has won under these conditions and must be retained

Summary

One of the most consistent horses here (14) VALOKAJA HINDO drops back in class for his Cabourg debut and even from the second line looks to have the measure of his in-form stablemate (5) DOSTOIEVSKI who breaks with a 25m head-start. The Cabourg-loving (7) DEVIRMONT is clearly in good shape and with Yoann Lebourgeois in the hot seat looks a serious player. (2) CLASSIC CONNECTION comes here on the back of two good victories and even with shoes on can still figure prominently. (1) DEESSE DE GUERON can get in on the action provided she can maintain stride.

Selections

(14) VALOKAJA HINDO - (5) DOSTOIEVSKI - (7) DEVIRMONT - (2) CLASSIC CONNECTION - (1) DEESSE DE GUERON - (3) CLEDERE DE L'AIROU - (15)

ARIBO MIX - (16) BLUES DES LANDIERS

Race 4

1. ELEVEN D'AUBRIERE - Has shown no aptitude for either code and has no realistic chance

2. EAULYMPIK CEHERE - Useful sort on a good day but has not been seen out since last autumn and will need the run

3. EOLE PRINCIER - Modest sort that surprised at Le Croise Laroche last month. Failed to confirm next time and chances slim

4. EFFET SECOND - Has placed just once in seven this year and unlikely to worry the opposition on Cabourg debut

5. EUROPEAN CHARM - A total write off for past 16 months and will have few friends

6. EUGENE GAILLARD - Erratic but showed his form at Amiens a fortnight ago. Winner of his only start here and can go far

7. ENTRE DEUX TOON'S - Capable on a good day but has placed just once in four here. In decent shape but chances reduced with shoes on

8. EXCALIBUR ARTHUR - Very hard to fault when focused. Lefebvre races him barefoot this time and can win this

9. ELGINO - Like a horse reborn since starting to race unshod all four. Is confirmed going clockwise and should not be far off the mark

10. ELEVEN SHAPTER - Decent sort that left a good impression at Le Mont Saint Michel on Monday but stays shod here and others preferred

11. ECLAIR DES PRES - Alternates the good with the less good but won two of last three races going right handed and in present form must be respected

12. ECLAIR DREAM - Has looked decidedly ordinary all season and can be confidently passed over

13. ECLAIR DU GOSIER - Gritty course and distance winner ten days ago. Lebourgeois has opted for another but still looks a player

14. EMILIANO ZAPATA - Tricky but has bags of ability. First time with hind shoes off and on good behaviour can make a big splash

15. ESPOIR ARCTIC - Good campaigner with a superb entry here. Clearly in form and can pick up a stake

Summary

(8) EXCALIBUR ARTHUR can prove something of a handful but he is presented barefoot for the first time and with one of the hottest drivers in charge can get back to winning ways. In similar fashion the delicate but talented (14) EMILIANO

ZAPATA has hind shoes off for the first time and if applied can give him a run for his money. (6) EUGENE GAILLARD would have finished in the frame last time had he stayed in stride and on good behaviour can redeem himself. Lebourgeois has deserted recent course and distance winner (13) ECLAIR DU GOSIER for the selection but Gabriele Gelormini is an excellent replacement.

Selections

(8) EXCALIBUR ARTHUR - (14) EMILIANO ZAPATA - (6) EUGENE GAILLARD

- (13) ECLAIR DU GOSIER

Race 5

1. FUNNY GUY - Has looked a better horse with hind shoes off. Caught the eye at Graignes and with application can pick up a cheque

2. FETICHEUR - Regularly displays a lack of discipline but can trot. Better a level down though and others preferred

3. FLASH QUICK - Regularly indisciplined but has ample ability. Won for Lebourgeois at Bernay and with application can repeat

4. FONCE VICOMTE - Faithful servant for the most part and goes well right handed. Pleased on only outing with Lagadeuc and will have his supporters

5. FUN D'ERONVILLE - One start here. One win. Found his way again last weekend and in similar form can play a leading role

6. FANGIO MADRIK - Has taken well to racing barefoot. Comes here on a three timer and while unlikely to pull it off can still get in on the action

7. FAUST DE BEYLEV - Has placed just once in seven here. Yet to deliver at Cabourg and chances limited

8. FLAMENCO FAC - Hardy colt that goes either direction. Benefits from an excellent entry and racing first time barefoot can make a big splash

9. FANFARO BELLO - Respectable type with nothing to prove at this level but the penalty does him no favours

10. FEELING MESLOIS - Delicate but has ample ability. Yet to get into his stride this term but worth retaining all the same

11. FISTON DU VIVIER - Not once out of the frame when focused. Lost his action early here ten days ago but on good behaviour can play a role

12. FLUO MESLOIS - Significantly better in the other code. Presently struggling with stride problems and can be ruled out

13. FLY DU QUENNE - Flew up under these conditions early July when first time barefoot. Same formula this time and even though 25m worse off still looks a player

14. FANZI DU GLANON - Transformed since starting to race unshod but shoes back on this time and chances limited

15. FASCINOSO DE LOU - Useful type in both codes but unraced since April 2018 and will need the outing

Summary

Front line starters look to have the advantage here with the in-form (3) FLASH QUICK looking eminently capable of winning this but Lebourgeois will need to

keep him in stride. Winner of his only start at the venue (5) FUN D'ERONVILLE recently reassured at Clairefontaine and looks the principal threat. Barring the occasional misstep (8) FLAMENCO FAC is as regular as they come and going first time barefoot will only work to his advantage. (13) FLY DU QUENNE imposed with ease over course and distance earlier in the month and even though 25m worse off this time still looks to have a good hand to play.

Selections

(3) FLASH QUICK - (5) FUN D'ERONVILLE - (8) FLAMENCO FAC - (13) FLY

DU QUENNE

Race 6

1. GO FOR JET - Well beaten in both starts to date and can be ruled out

2. GROOVE TONIGHT - Won at Le Croise Laroche and must not be too hastily judged for subsequent Enghien sanction. On good behaviour can get a look in

3. GANDHI TURGOT - Unexceptional type with better credentials in the claiming division and will have few takers

4. GOLDWIN SANTIGNY - Consistently in the thick of things. Should appreciate Cabourg profile and is thoroughly capable of making the frame

5. GALWAY DU VIVIER - Won two of the three races he has finished. Yet to deliver on a hard surface though and others preferred

6. GUIDE MOI FORGAN - Disappointing in all three harness starts so far and has no realistic chance

7. GOOD DE TILLARD - In the frame in two of last three. Was not disgraced at Enghien last time and must be afforded respect

8. GOLD PEJI - Serious colt that won smartly three weeks ago. Lagadeuc in charge again and can double up

9. GEORGIO DU DERBY - Fine colt that won twice last season including over shorter here. Entrusted to Lebourgeois for comeback and looks a player

10. GRINGO DU NOYER - Somewhat erratic but left a good impression in a tough bunch last time out and in similar form can go close

11. GIPSY D'EVRON - Not without merit but not the most dependable either and in this company will have his work cut out

12. GENERAL DE CONNEE - 19 starts and yet to lose his maiden tag. Has never delivered at Cabourg and is not about to buck the trend

13. GARS DE FALAISE - Has shown limited capacity for the harness code and can be passed over

Summary

It took a little time to wind (8) GOLD PEJI up but he won very nicely for Francois Lagadeuc at Vire and has a fine opportunity to repeat. (10) GRINGO DU NOYER is in excellent form though and can give him something to think about. Winner of two from four last year (9) GEORGIO DU DERBY makes his first appearance of the season but is classy enough to get straight back in the game. (4) GOLDWIN SANTIGNY has never failed to deliver and should logically continue his productive ways.

Selections

(8) GOLD PEJI - (10) GRINGO DU NOYER - (9) GEORGIO DU DERBY - (4)

GOLDWIN SANTIGNY

Race 7

1. GALIE GAUDINIERE - Unremarkable filly that showed little on debut last weekend and will have few friends

2. GELINOTTE MOULIN - Sanctioned on debut two months ago at Amiens but nonetheless caught the eye. With application can get a look in

3. GET LOVELY DELO - Sanctioned last month on debut at Caen but Lebourgeois has maintained faith and must be taken seriously

4. GRIVE DU HOULBET - Qualified modestly and sanctioned on debut at Chateaubriant. No threat

5. GLORIA D'AMOUR - Has not shown much aptitude for either discipline and can be passed over

6. GOLDEN GIRL DELO - Yet to stamp her mark on the harness code but has evident ability and looks the sort that can do well under the saddle. Minor place chance

7. GUERNICA SMART - Encouraged on debut but sanctioned in next two. Unseen since late April and unlikely to spring any surprises

8. GLOIRE JOYEUSE - Yet to finish in the first three but showed her form at Vichy last time and in this company can make the frame

9. GOYAVE DARCHE - Not the most productive horse here. Made the frame in a modest event last weekend but at this level will have her work cut out

10. GRANVILLAISE BLEUE - Useful sort that showed marked improvement at Caen last time and expected to confirm

11. GRATIA PIYA - Looked decidedly ordinary on ridden debut last month and has a lot more to find

12. GANACHE TONIC - Moderate filly that was sanctioned on lone ridden start and unlikely to spring any surprises

13. GRACE DE FAEL - Good future prospect in this branch of the business. Imposed with ease at Graignes and looks the main threat to (14) GOLDKITA

14. GOLDKITA - Quality element that flew up first time out and again looks to have the measure of the field

Summary

After performing superbly in qualification at Grosbois (14) GOLDKITA won in similarly good fashion on debut at Reims late last month and should be able to double her money. Well-regarded at home, (13) GRACE DE FAEL opened her ridden account at the first time of asking and is good enough to put up

resistance. (8) GLOIRE JOYEUSE drops marginally in category following her Vichy fourth and can make the frame this time. The well-related (10) GRANVILLAISE BLEUE gave a fine account at Caen last month and has the capacity to get in on the action here.

Selections

(14) GOLDKITA - (13) GRACE DE FAEL - (8) GLOIRE JOYEUSE - (10)

GRANVILLAISE BLEUE

ANGERS - 19th July

Trainer of the day : Matthieu Abrivard (709, 808)

Driver of the day : Franck Nivard (302, 404, 709, 808)

Horse of the day : Famous Last Words (404)

Dark Horse : Grabuge (209)

Race 1

1. GAZETTA DE LOU - Real de Lou filly out of Noisette d'Argence who is making her debutA

2. GLOIRE DES LOYAUX - Showed promise when third on debut. Tougher task this time but might place

3. GLOIRE DE JANEIRO - Unreliable but has struggled in her four recent starts. More needed to win

4. GRENADINE BLONDE - Clearly unreliable. Good penultimate start but has struggled in all her other starts

5. GIPSY D'EM - Struggling to regain her best form and does need major improvement to win

6. GENOVA - Much improved last run. More needed to win but could earn some minor money

7. GREAT TIGRESS - Showed promise on debut but did not repeat it when only fifth last time out

8. GLORIA DU THURE - Has struggled in her last two starts and is probably best watched for now

9. GLOIRE DU CHENE - Good debut over further but should have no problem with this distance. Big chance

10. GAGNANTE CASH - Unreliable and does need to find a few lengths to win. Might play a minor role

11. GUADALAJARA SPORT - Her last run was her best and she does deserve some respect in this line-up

12. GALAXIE SOMOLLI - Good win on debut. This is tougher but she can fight out the finish. Consider

13. GAYA DU CHATAULT - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and could finish in the money

14. GRAPHY - Won well on debut. Tougher task this time but deserves respect in

this line-up

Summary

(9) GLOIRE DU CHENE showed promise on her debut and is looking to go one better this time. This shorter distance should suit her well. (12) GALAXIE SOMOLLI won well on the turf last time out and will need to prove herself on this surface. (13) GAYA DU CHATAULT and (14) GRAPHY are two others that must be given some respect.

Selections

(9) GLOIRE DU CHENE - (12) GALAXIE SOMOLLI - (13) GAYA DU CHATAULT

- (14) GRAPHY

Race 2

1. GOAL DE LIGNE - Has struggled so far and does need major improvement to win. Others are preferred

2. GOLDEN CASH - Mostly moderate form so far and does need major improvement to win. Others are preferred

3. GO FAST DESBOIS - Showed promise on debut. Drops in distance but can contest the finish once again

4. GOUB'S DREAM - Improved last run when fourth but will need to do more to win this race

5. GIL'S DU MARGAS - Fair last run when fourth and has placed at this course. Might play a minor role

6. GADGET DU LOUVET - Mostly moderate form of late and does need to find a few lengths to win

7. GALION DU SKY - Good debut but has struggled in his two starts since and needs to do more to win

8. GENIE DU CHENE - Disappointing last run. Did better on debut and does have a winning chance

9. GRABUGE - Disappointing last run. Did better in his penultimate start. Might place

10. GENERAL DE LOIRON - Much improved last run when runner-up. Looking to go one better this time

11. GOTHA D'ARIANE - Moderate last two runs. Did better before that but needs to do more to win a race

12. GOLD DE BANVILLE - Holding form well. Has a winning chance in this line-up. Must be considered

13. GOGO DES MALBERAUX - Fair form. More needed to win but could play a minor role once again. Might place

14. GUERCH SEVEN - Won well on debut. Has been disappointing since but can win a race like this

Summary

(14) GUERCH SEVEN is a good sort but is clearly unreliable. If he shows his best form he should win a race like this. (10) GENERAL DE LOIRON looks to have progressed and can could be winning a race soon enough. (3) GO FAST DESBOIS and (12) GOLD DE BANVILLE come here in good heart and do have a winning chance.

Selections

(14) GUERCH SEVEN - (10) GENERAL DE LOIRON - (3) GO FAST DESBOIS -

(12) GOLD DE BANVILLE

Race 3

1. FASHION SPEED - A bit unreliable of late but has won at this course and must be considered

2. FLAMME DE POURPRIX - Battling to win a race but is consistent and could finish in the money

3. FOLLOW MY STAR - Disappointing last three runs. Capable of a bit better. Might play a minor role

4. FATALE DE BOUERE - Holding form form and ran a promising race at this course last time out. Consider

5. FIGAVE - Fair last run. Could like this shorter distance and might earn some minor money

6. FERIA DE LA COUR - Clearly unreliable but is quite capable of winning a race like this. Big chance

7. FABIOLA CEIJY - Has disappointed in her two starts this year but does have some ability

8. FEE DU TEMPS - Battling to regain best form and recent runs have only been moderate. Might place

9. FURY ROYALE - Unreliable but was not disgraced when third last time out. Might play a minor role

10. FAELIE DU SAHE - Remains barefoot but has been struggling of late. Needs to do more to win

11. FLEUR SUEDOISE - Probably needed her last start. Capable of better and does have a winning chance

12. FLACA - Much improved last run. Has a winning chance if she repeats that effort

13. FREIZH D'HERMINE - has yet to win and has had 32 tries at it. Unlikely to win this race either

14. FLEUR DU LANDRET - Has been struggling of late including when barefoot last time out. Others are preferred

15. FRAYA D'ORGE - Mostly moderate form of late and she was barefoot in her last two starts. Others preferred

16. FULL MUSIC - Struggling of late. Did better earlier in the year but is probably best watched for now

Summary

Although clearly inconsistent (6) FERIA DE LA COUR has the ability to win a race like this and will be barefoot and ready to strike. (2) FLAMME DE POURPRIX is consistent and should fight out the finish once again.(4) FATALE DE BOUERE has some good recent form and does have a winning chance. (11) FLEUR SUEDOISE is also not out of it.

Selections

(6) FERIA DE LA COUR - (2) FLAMME DE POURPRIX - (4) FATALE DE

BOUERE - (11) FLEUR SUEDOISE

Race 4

1. FLEMINGTON D'AMOUR - Kicked off the year with a victory but has since failed to impress. Needs to improve

2. FOREVER D'ARIANE - Consistent for the most part. Two close-up seconds and a success from last four starts. Be in the mix-up

3. FANAK DU BOCAGE - Long-time maiden who has been threatening of late, finishing second in last two starts. Chance

4. FAMOUS LAST WORDS - In good form at the moment and will attempt to register a third consecutive victory

5. FINGER DES BORDES - Disqualified in last three performances so he is pretty hard to make a case for

6. FEEL SO GOOD - Won latest at Saint Malo and if repeats that attempt has a solid chance

7. FLYING MOKO - Will need to improve a few lengths on last four results to feature. Look elsewhere

8. FLY SPIRIT - Inconsistent dual winner who could fill the minor money placings at best

9. FALCO DE BOURGNEUF - One win from fourteen starts which came at Orleans in April. Not ruled out of a place here

10. FISTON D'HAUFOR - Clearly has ability having recorded a victory and a third from last three starts. Chance

11. FANGIO PINEAU - Has struggled in all six performances this year. Best watched until improvement is made

12. FALMACO DES ANGLES - Has shown improvement of late but needs to do more to play a role here. Outside chance

13. FOREVER DU JOUAN - Clearly not devoid of ability but is hard to trust. Others make more appeal

14. FAVORI DE BANNES - Runner-up in two of last three, including latest at Nantes. Looks a lively contender for top honours

15. FLY DE MONTFORT - Back in the game since starting to race barefoot. Could sneak into the picture

16. FURTY DEBESSE - Inconsistent one-time winner who tends to run in and out of the minor money placings of late

Summary

(4) FAMOUS LAST WORDS has done very little wrong in all four career starts and will attempt to register a third consecutive victory. Although a long-time maiden, (3) FANAK DU BOCAGE, has finished close-up second in last two starts, making him a serious contender. (6) FEEL SO GOOD races barefoot and there was a lot to like about his latest success at Saint Malo

Selections

(4) FAMOUS LAST WORDS - (3) FANAK DU BOCAGE - (6) FEEL SO GOOD -

(10) FISTON D'HAUFOR

Race 5

1. EASY DREAM - Much improved when fifth in latest, but will need to improve a few lengths to win. Best watched for now

2. ELIA DE LA LEUE - Against a field like this, last two results suggest she has a place chance at best

3. ESPOIR D'ANJOU - Long-time maiden who on recent eighth-place finish, is unlikely to trouble the judge

4. EL PASO DE L'OCEAN - Sanctioned in four of last six outings, including latest. Others are preferred

5. ELBOY DE BRENARD - Impressed numerous times last year and could prove the joker in the pack

6. EGERIE DES JOSCO - Triumphant in latest at Caen and if reproduces a similar performance will have a solid chance

7. ELVIS DES LUCAS - Last four efforts under the saddle boast a victory and a second. Player

8. ECHO DU TRIANON - Was runner-up in two consecutive performances prior to winning latest. Chance again

9. ESPERANCE AMAX - Followed up penultimate victory with a game third. Can make a bold bid at winning

10. EDELWEISS PAULCA - Has won four of last seven starts and was far from disgraced when third recently. Be in the mix-up

11. EXTRAVAGANZA - Has won twice this year. Rarely disappoints when not getting disqualified. Consider

12. ESTIL D'OSTAL - Although doesn't know the definition of consistency, he was runner-up in latest and could sneak into the frame again

13. EQUIDIA BEST - Dual winner who tends to get sanctioned more often than not. Tread lightly

Summary

This looks a competitive contest. On paper, (9) ESPERANCE AMAX, makes most appeal having followed up penultimate success with a convincing third. She should finish in the shake-up. (10) EDELWEISS PAULCA looks the obvious danger having impressively won three of last five starts. Both (12) ESTIL D'OSTAL and (8) ECHO DU TRIANON could sneak into the frame again

Selections

(9) ESPERANCE AMAX - (10) EDELWEISS PAULCA - (12) ESTIL D'OSTAL -

(8) ECHO DU TRIANON

Race 6

1. ELVIRE DU ROCHER - Delicate but superb in three of last six. Runner-up here on the second time of asking so can play a role

2. ECIJA DE JUPILLES - Recent report cards fail to provide any sort of confidence. Look elsewhere

3. EOLIA DE L'ELLE - Has been disappointing of late but remains barefoot and is capable fighting out the finish

4. ERMINE DU LUDE - Followed up penultimate victory with a fifth. Not completely out of it

5. ELODY DE PERVENCHE - If sparks further improvement on recent second-place finish, could upset the market leaders

6. EMONDEVILLAISE - Will need to improve many lengths on recent form to feature. Best watched until improvement is made

7. EWILLYA BEST - Has only run a place once out seven starts this year so she is hard to make a case for

8. DANSEUSE DE FLAM - Has battled to maintain consistency since winning at Beaumont-de-Lomagne in 2017

9. ETERNITY ROCQ - Considering has been disqualified in last six performances, a win is highly unlikely

Summary

(3) EOLIA DE L'ELLE has been disappointing to say the least, but remains barefoot and on best form is capable of fighting out the finish. (4) ERMINE DU LUDE was triumphant in penultimate start and if brings the same mentality to the racetrack will go very close. (5) ELODY DE PERVENCHE latest attempt when runner-up strongly suggests she will finish in the shake-up again

Selections

(3) EOLIA DE L'ELLE - (4) ERMINE DU LUDE - (5) ELODY DE PERVENCHE -

(1) ELVIRE DU ROCHER

Race 7

1. DUCCES DU POTO - Eye-catching runner-up in last two starts so should not be underestimated

2. DEUS EX MACHINA - Although last won in 2017 and gets sanctioned a lot, he does finish in the minor money placings at times. Consider

3. ELITLOVE PASMARICK - Although erratic he goes barefoot and won latest under the saddle. Each way prospect

4. ELIXIR NONANTAIS - Has been pleasing for the most part lately and will have his supporters

5. EL CAPITANO - Won only start at this venue and is obviously better than last two results suggest. Player

6. ELFE ATOUT - Hasn't won for some time now but has threatened on a few occasions and could earn a minor stakes cheque

7. DEXTER DE MAI - Three-time winner who has been in good form this year and can fight out the finish once again

8. DEDE DRIVER - Good recent runs when he was barefoot but is not barefoot on this occasion. Might place

9. ELOI DES EPINES - Simply does not know how to run a poor race. Successful in two of last three and was a close-up second in latest. Serious player

10. DREAM SUN - Remains winless after 57 appearances. Unlikely winner. Place chance at best

11. DJANGO DE BOUP - Third in two consecutive performances prior to being sanctioned in latest. Each way prospect

12. EANDEL SMILING - Current results fail to provide any sort of confidence. Look elsewhere for inspiration

13. ECLAIR DE LORIOL - Inconsistent dual winner who tends to finish in and out of the minor money placings of late

14. DYNAMIQUE STYLE - Will need to improve many lengths on recent form to trouble the market leaders

Summary

Not only has (9) ELOI DES EPINES won two of last three starts, he has only missed the minor money placings three times in 14 outings. On paper looks extremely hard to oppose. Although (3) ELITLOVE PASMARICK's previous form is sketchy, he was an eye-catching victor under the saddle most recently. (5) EL CAPITANO won only start at this venue and (13) ECLAIR DE LORIOL has an

each way shout

Selections

(9) ELOI DES EPINES - (3) ELITLOVE PASMARICK - (5) EL CAPITANO - (13)

ECLAIR DE LORIOL

Race 8

1. BARAKA DE MONCHEL - Sanctioned in three of last four and was beaten into eighth most recently. Others preferred

2. AVIVA D'IQUAINE - Mostly modest form of late and will need to find a few lengths to win this race

3. BALADE JAVANAISE - Prior to being sanctioned in last two starts, this nine-time winner finished third in three of four starts. On those efforts, chance

4. DAME DE BELLOUET - Inconsistent four-time winner who could sneak into the minor money placings at best

5. DANSE D'ETANG - Much improved showing when fifth most recently. Could creep a lot closer today

6. DAME DENFERT - Has the ability and form, but of late tends to finish in and out of the minor money placings

7. BRIHANA - Has been finishing very close to the winners and if sparks further improvement on current fifth-place finish, could pick up a stakes cheque

8. BALLINA D'OURVILLE - Runner-up in two consecutive performances prior to disappointing in last two. If brings best form, she has a solid chance

9. CALINE DE FLEUR - Last nine results suggest she is highly unlikely to trouble the judge. Look elsewhere

10. CARINA DU PARC - Has only missed the first three twice in last eight starts and if reproduces anything close to latest success, she will be hard to peg back

11. CHISTERA - Last three starts aren't a true reflection of her ability. She has 50% win-strike rate at this venue so should not be underestimated

Summary

(10) CARINA DU PARC races unshod and is very hard to fault on recent form having recorded a victory and two seconds from last three starts - one to beat. It's best you put a line through (8) BALLINA D'OURVILLE's last two uncanny results. She was runner-up in two consecutive outings prior and on those efforts has a massive chance. Both (3) BALADE JAVANAISE and (7) BRIHANA shouldn't be too far back passing the finish line

Selections

(10) CARINA DU PARC - (8) BALLINA D'OURVILLE - (3) BALADE

JAVANAISE - (7) BRIHANA

VICHY - 19th July

Trainer of the day : Christophe Escuder (107, 403, 601, 706)

Jockey of the day : Maxime Guyon (104, 304, 508, 606, 706, 903)

Horse of the day : Skalleti (508)

Dark Horse : Simfaust (615)

Race 1

1. CAROLINGIEN - Only career success is over 7.5f. Disappointed last time out at Maisons-Laffitte in an identical race

2. VAN MAYOR - One place - over 6f- from five runs so far. Looks interesting trying the distance

3. LOVE TO EXCEL - Three victories from 5.5f to 6f. Unreliable but can win if in the right mood

4. BONARDA - Dual winner from eighteen. Consistent for the most part and can be in the mix

5. VELVET VIXEN - Yet to win a race after twelve starts but went close last time out behind (6) HIT THE TRACK JACK at Dieppe

6. HIT THE TRACK JACK - Dual winner over 7.5f. Very consistent in the claiming division and must be respected

7. AMETHYST - Two victories over 5f and 5.5f from nine runs. Is proven is in this division and has every chance

8. SHANGHAIZHENGCHANG - One place from five runs to date. First time in a claimer and first time this distance

9. GEORGIA DU RABUTIN - Never a factor in two starts in maidens over 7f and 8f. Best to be watched

10. DELUREE - Long time maidens whose last runs are not good enough to warrant support. Look elsewhere

11. VOLTERETA - Placed just once from six runs. Takes a serious drop in distance and is hard to fancy

Summary

(7) AMETHYST is already a winner over five furlongs and that seems enough to see her record another victory with only 52 kilos on her back. (4) BONARDA has been consistent for most of the season and should go close once again. Both (1)

CAROLINGIEN and (2) VAN MAYOR have the credentials to feature in a race of this nature.

Selections

(7) AMETHYST - (4) BONARDA - (1) CAROLINGIEN - (2) VAN MAYOR

Race 2

1. DIVA DU DANCING - A winner in this division at Dieppe over 5.5f two starts back. Flopped last time out and should make amends

2. KELYDOR - One win and three podiums from four runs in claimers. Leading chance once again

3. AMIATA - Newcomer by War Command. Stable is on-form so should be monitored in the betting

4. JOA DE GIBRALTAR - Has improved nicely with each run and looks interesting back on turf

5. VILLA ANABAA - Broke maiden tag on third attempt over 5.5f in a claimer. Disappointed last run but not to be ruled out

6. CAN'T HOLD US - Has failed to make the frame in six runs in claimers. Not a priority

7. KEPOU - Never a factor first time out at Marseille on fibresand over 7.5f. Down in grade so can spring a surprise

8. KISS ME FOREVER - One place from three runs to date. Is competitive in the claiming division and must be respected

9. LA FRIPOUILLE - Two fourth places from three starts in claimers so far. Can pick up some money

10. VIA CON ME - Finished last of eight on debut in UK at the start of May. Down in grade and can pop-up

11. STORM WINGS - Has never won a race from seven starts but always finishes in the mix and can go off the mark anytime

12. TEA TIME DESERT - Still a maiden after five runs but always finishes in the mix and must be respected

Summary

The consistent (2) KELYDOR was a game runner-up first time out for her new connections and should rapidly get back into the winners box. Both (10) VIA CON ME and (12) TEA TIME DESERT have been very effective in claimers so far but have yet to show that they can win. (1) DIVA DU DANCING is definitely better than her last effort shows and she should be given another chance.

Selections

(2) KELYDOR - (10) VIA CON ME - (12) TEA TIME DESERT - (1) DIVA DU

DANCING

Race 3

1. RAYAPOUR - Broke maiden tag at Maisons-Laffitte over 1m4f at the end of May. Very consistent horse and must be respected

2. THIERRY - Won his last four in claimers. First run for new yard and faces an uphill task

3. PEDRO CARA - Won two on the trot at the start of the season. Runner-up in Spanish Derby last time out

4. LOR BLANC - Won over 13f on fibresand last month on debut. Could be anything

5. SKAZINO - Three time winner from 10f to 12f. Not up to the task in a Group II last time out. Expected to bounce back

6. IGNACIUS REILLY - Czech raider who was well beaten on his only start on French soil in March. Others preferred

7. LUCKY LYCRA - One time winner from five. Beaten 1/2 length in a Class 1 race at Maisons-Laffitte last time out

8. VIRKA - Broke maiden tag in Madrid two starts back. Runer-up in a Toulouse Listed race last time out. Player

9. NO TINC POR - Easy winner of a 10f maiden at Compiegne at the end of last month. Takes a big step up in grade

Summary

Judged on her last performance in a Listed at Toulouse one month ago, (8) VIRKA looks the pick in this competitive Listed contest. Alain de Royer-Dupre is always a man to be feared when shipping a horse to Vichy and (1) RAYAPOUR is certainly not going there for tourist purpose. (7) LUCKY LYCRA and the unexposed (4) LOR BLANC can also be given some consideration.

Selections

(8) VIRKA - (1) RAYAPOUR - (7) LUCKY LYCRA - (4) LOR BLANC

Race 4

1. MEASURE OF A DAY - Has been running well over the fences this season. Hard to assess on return to the flat

2. TEMPLE BOY - Five time winner from 11f to 13f. Not so effective recently and needs to reaffirm

3. NINIAN DES AIGLES - Very hard to knock in the handicap division. Very effective this distance and has a big chance

4. NEW HERO - Won three on the bounce early in the season but not so effective of late

5. JOLIE STORM - Effective last winter on fibresand. Not so bright recently but showed some progress at Lyon in most recent start

6. QUAI DE JEMMAPES - Enjoyed a productuve 2018 season but not up to the task this year and looks hard to make a case for

7. VEAKALTO - Has long been struggling with form and is unlikely to garner much support

8. MAN OF LETTERS - Comes in on the back of two solid efforts in claimers. Is proven this distance and has strong claims

9. MENARDAIS - Thirteen time winner from 63 including once over 1m4f. Flopped last time out

10. SPIRIT LOUVE - Hard to fault in the claiming division in the provinces and should be given some consideration

11. MER ET JARDIN - Has not won a race for over a year but showed signs of resurgence recently and cannot be discounted

Summary

(8) MAN OF LETTERS has been holding form well over the past three months and looks a solid winning prospect. He can come on top here ahead of (5) JOLIE STORM who takes a step down in grade and should rapidly be back in the winners enclosure. (10) SPIRIT LOUVE and (3) NINIAN DES AIGLES look best of the rest.

Selections

(8) MAN OF LETTERS - (5) JOLIE STORM - (10) SPIRIT LOUVE - (3) NINIAN

DES AIGLES

Race 5

1. VOLFANGO - Won a Listed on fibresand over a mile in February. Not so effective on turf since then

2. CHERISY - Dual winner over a mile. Comes in on the back of two solid performances in Italy

3. HOPELESS - Very effective in the big handicap division from 6f to 7f. Has a bit to prove over a mile

4. PALAVAS - Won three on the trot before flopping in a big handicap at Chantilly in latest. Expected to make amends

5. WIRELESS - Ten time winner from 34. Group III-placed and Listed-placed over a mile

6. NEW GRADUATE - Dual winner over a mile in UK. Runner-up in a Listed at Windsor on 29 June

7. WAGRAM - Won four races from 7.5f to 9f in France. Won his latest start in Czech Republic over a mile

8. SKALLETI - Has won 6 of his 7 starts to date including two over one mile and a Class 1 over 10f last time out

9. YANLING - Enjoying a productive 2019 season. Runner-up in a Listed last time out. Can go one better today

10. KAYENNE - Ten time winner from 7.5f to 10f. Not much room for maneuver in a race like this but remains competitive for place

Summary

Although (8) SKALLETI has suffered his only defeat in a Listed Race, he has since matured well and seems to be able to take a new step up in grade. He is the choice here ahead of UK raider (6) NEW GRADUATE who looks very interesting on the back of his runner-up effort at Windsor. (9) YANLING and (1) VOLFANGO can be in the mix.

Selections

(8) SKALLETI - (6) NEW GRADUATE - (9) YANLING - (1) VOLFANGO

Race 6

1. LE PARRAIN - Is back in full gear at present and very effective this distance. Player

2. FOLLE PASSION - Has got solid credential in the handicap division. Good last run and must be respected

3. MAKENZO - Good last run over 12f. Is a winner over 10f and commands respect

4. FLECHETTE - Has won two of his last three over a mile. Looks high in the handicap at present

5. REBEL D'ANS - Dual winner over 10f and 11f. Unplaced in all five this term. Off since March

6. BLUE HILLS - Good last two run in condition races. Seems on a workable mark at present

7. VENERABLE - Comes in on the back of a good sequence in Corsica. Looks competitive off this mark

8. PAQUES ISLAND - Won three consecutive handicaps last summer. Has done little of note since then

9. CALADIYNA - Triple winner from 10f to 11f. Poor last run and may be too high in the handicap now

10. BLACK NIGHT - Six time winner whose last two runs are not good enough to warrant support. Look elsewhere

11. FIRST WOOD - Consistent for the most part in the handicap division. Takes a big drop in distance

12. DANI BLUE - Has been in excellent form for most of the season. Loves the trip and must be hugely respected

13. MAGNETIQUE - Won two claimers in heavy ground early in the season but has gone off the boils since then

14. STRATEGIE BLEU - One win - in Germany- from sixteen runs. Seems competitive off new mark

15. SIMFAUST - Has been knocking hard in recent starts in this division. Is one pound above last winning mark

16. KISSING LIGHT - Just the one win from twelve starts but consistently finishes in the thick of things

17. DORSET DREAM - One time winner from 29. Is probably more effective over longer but remains a sound place prospect

Summary

Placed in Quinte races this season, (2) FOLLE PASSION is well marked and looks a solid winning prospect. (6) BLUE HILLS is under a fair mark too at present and comes in this race on the back of a good effort so should be respected. Both (15) SIMFAUST and (16) KISSING LIGHT have been knocking and could be worth a good look in.

Selections

(2) FOLLE PASSION - (6) BLUE HILLS - (15) SIMFAUST - (16) KISSING

LIGHT - (1) LE PARRAIN

Race 7

1. TORNALDO - Opened account two starts back in Germany and was runner-up in a French handicap since then

2. HAPPY VALLEY - Except last run on fibresand, has been very effective on turf all year and must be respected

3. SHAZAIN - A promising sort in his early days but has not run for 717 days

4. PRIME MINISTER - Just the one win from 31 but very effective off current mark and should be in the mix

5. NOBILDONNA - Three time winner from 10f to 11f. Two pounds down after last run but still a bit to find

6. MESHA ONE - Has won two on fibresand this season. Pleased in last two on turf. Leading claims

7. CULTIVATOR - Dual winner back in 2017. Has done little of note since then. Hard to assess

8. JACK SPARROW - Veteran gelding who is a ten time winner. Blows hot and cold and not an obvious choice

9. VIM - Won three handicaps from 9f to 12f this term. Looks high in the weight at present

10. KADNIKOV - Just the one win from 34 but pops-up every now and again and cannot be ruled out

11. RITMICA - Decent performer in Spain but has it all to prove on french soil. Others are preferred

12. CURLY CHOP - Went off the mark on 12th attempt at Longchamp two starts back but flopped last time out and is probably too high in the handicap now

13. ROIVILLE - Recorded a seventh career victory last at Salon de Provence last time. Has a four pounds penalty to defy

14. CASH OUT - Erratic performer but pops-up every now and again and could surprise once again

15. NORMANDY DREAM - Just the one place from eight this term. Is too unreliable to trust and can be overlooked

16. FORMENTOR - Has won two of his last four starts and showed last time that he is still competitive

17. LEAPING - Never finishes far from the action in this class of event and cannot be ruled out

Summary

The on-form (6) MESHA ONE is a very reliable performer in the handicap division and should have no problem coping with the slight drop in distance. (10) KADNIKOV caught the eye in his last start and is certainly one to be closely monitored. (1) TORNALDO, (4) PRIME MINISTER and (2) HAPPY VALLEY are best of the remainder.

Selections

(6) MESHA ONE - (10) KADNIKOV - (1) TORNALDO - (4) PRIME MINISTER -

(2) HAPPY VALLEY

Race 8

1. PERLE NONANTAISE - Has been running into the money recently in handicaps. Is six pounds below her last winning mark

2. BELLE DE CADIX - One win - over 12f- from seven runs. First time in a handicap and is not out of it

3. WHAT A STORY - Easy winner of his last two starts over 10f. Upped six pounds but a player all the same

4. LADY SOLDIER - One time winner from 24. Still four pounds above her winning mark and not an obvious choice

5. MARAPUAMA - One win from 21. Showed better intentions in last two in this division and can pop-up

6. TROIS ROSES - Back on-form since re-fitted with blinkers and cannot be excluded of the equation

7. PEDRO DEL RIO - Just two places from thirteen starts. Ran a good race at Longchamp two starts back and can get a look in

8. CARBUTT'S RIDGE - Three time winner who showed a nice rebound of form last time in a Chantilly handicap over 10f. Player

9. PETITE MILANAISE - Is only one from 24 but consistently gives everything she has and is impossible to rule out

10. DILBER - Dual winner over 11f. Showed better form in last two after a poor start to the year

11. VISORINO - Nineteen starts maiden who showed a nice rebound of form in his last run when re-fitted with blinkers. Same feature applies today

12. NORWEGIAN LORD - Has not been seen at his best in recent starts on turf. Best to wait to see him back on fibresand

13. EAU DU LARGE - Not sighted in seven starts this term. See local betting for more clues

14. EVOCATEUR - just one win from 46. Showed an unexpected rebound of form when narrowly beaten at Compiegne last time out

15. RUBIS QUEEN - Only career victory from 24 starts came in heavy ground in April last year. Modest recent form is probably reflective of her chances

16. MADE TO RACE - Yet to win a race after 21 starts and is unlikely to go off the mark this time either

Summary

(8) CARBUTT'S RIDGE showed a nice rebound of form last time out at Chantilly and in similar form will be hard to beat in this modest contest. (9) PETITE MILANAISE always gives her best but may find one too good once again. Judged on his penultimate start, (7) PEDRO DEL RIO is another one who could play a big role.

Selections

(8) CARBUTT'S RIDGE - (9) PETITE MILANAISE - (7) PEDRO DEL RIO - (3)

WHAT A STORY - (1) PERLE NONANTAISE

Race 9

1. CHICISSIME - Looked a promising sort in his early days but has had issues and needs to reaffirm at present

2. MOT DE PASSE - Modest recent form and has never done anything decent in five runs at this venue

3. ABSOLUTE SUMMER - Seldom wins races but always gives everything she has and can be in the shake-up

4. FAMOUS CHOP - Just the one win from 43 but showed a nice rebound of form last time out and has claims

5. CORAL SLIPPER - Has never won a race after 30 starts but was placed off this same mark back in April

6. TAMARAMA - Two places over 5.5f and 6.5f from nineteen runs. Has never raced over this distance

7. QUEEN OF HOLY - Registered a seventh career victory over 13f last April but has not been too effective since then

8. ISSAUROMA - Has not won a race for more than two years. More effective on fibresand but cannot be ruled out

9. GLORIEUX - Fair recent form. More needed to win but could play a minor role once again

10. VOYAGER - Has shown significant progress in his last two starts in this division and will not be long before returning to winnig ways

11. OUTBACK RACER - Has made the frame just once in last ten runs and looks hard to make a case for

12. KHALEESI MIX - Opened account on 32nd attempt in a modest condition race at Cavaillon 12 days ago. Can be given some consideration

13. NEVER SAY NEVER - Showed an unexpected return to form at Maisons-Laffitte last time out and can confirm

14. PAPA WINNER - One time winner from 44. Back in business last time out on fibresand. Enters the equation

15. MIHARO - Course winner over mile but has never produced the good in three starts over today's course & distance

16. CHIQUIT INDIAN - Just the one win from 46 and was placed only once in five previous outings at this venue

Summary

(10) VOYAGER is one of the rare runners who has shown a little bit of consistency in his recent starts and gets a tentative vote to return to winning ways although there will be plenty to fear from (13) NEVER SAY NEVER if she fares as well as she did in her last start at Maisons-Laffitte. (3) ABSOLUTE SUMMER and (9) GLORIEUX look like two other serious podium candidates.

Selections

(10) VOYAGER - (13) NEVER SAY NEVER - (3) ABSOLUTE SUMMER - (9)

GLORIEUX - (12) KHALEESI MIX

PORNICHET - 19th July

Trainer of the day : Grégory Thorel (107, 115, 514)

Jockey of the day : Eric Raffin (103, 213, 308, 413, 514, 610, 704)

Horse of the day : Gibson du Digeon (704)

Dark Horse : Bonheur de Janzé (804)

Race 1

1. BLEU DE BULGARIE - Has struggled in 2019 and struggled for most of 2018 as well. Hard to recommend

2. DEFI DE SUBLIGNY - Fair enough sort with good credentials but needs to improve from latest effort at Lisieux

3. CHIC ETOILE - Has had a couple of decent placed efforts so far this year. Fitter now and is barefoot. Chance

4. DELSA DERANGERE - Well tried this year and did win once. Not disgraced when fourth on penultimate start at Ecommoy

5. CAZIRIUS DE GUEZ - Seldom disappoints when unshod on all four, which is not the case today. Place prospects

6. CAVALINO SACHA - Well beaten in his last two starts at Vichy and Moulins-la-Marche. Others preferred today

7. DREAM - Has recorded six wins and nine places from thirty eight appearances. Not without a chance

8. BAHIZ DE FLORANGE - Seems to be better in the other code nowadays and was disappointing at Ecommoy last month

9. BILL BONNETIERE - Well beaten in all three starts so far this year and is probably best watched for now

10. ARSENAL DES ILES - Appears to have lost his way and is hard to make a case for him on the evidence of recent form

11. AKIR DE MAI - Useful on a good day but went off the boil late last season and has picked up where he left off

12. DOMINATOR BLOND - Quality trotter in the other code. Struggled in this discipline in his last two starts

13. DUEL DU GERS - Won very well at Rambouillet in May and a good second in a Quinte at Vincennes last month. Leading player

14. CHIC ET BELLE - Blows hot and cold but has won this year at Vincennes

and Laval. Stiff test here today

15. BAMBINO DU PRE - Has begun to show improvement lately and will have his supporters. Can be in the mix

Summary

This opening event on a busy day which is confined to animals aged between six and ten year's old might go to (13) DUEL DU GERS. The gelding has a very nice win hit rate and has been really consistent this year and especially of late. (7) DREAM will not go down without a battle. (15) BAMBINO DU PRE and (3) CHIC ETOILE have each way chances.

Selections

(13) DUEL DU GERS - (7) DREAM - (15) BAMBINO DU PRE - (3) CHIC

ETOILE

Race 2

1. BEST REITER - Very productive for the most part but disappointed in a ridden race earlier this month

2. CRACK DE CORVEIL - Surprise winner of a Reims Class E race last month and a fair third at Enghien since. Respected

3. CHARME DU POIRIER - Had been acquitting himself well in the specialty this term but needs to improve on recent form

4. DIVA DU CAIEU - Regularly a handful but has won two of her last four races. Races barefoot here today

5. DOLCE VITA PHEDO - Unpredictable five-time winner who was disqualified in her last attempt in this code at Vichy

6. CADET - Not devoid of ability but remains mentally-fragile. Could sneak in to a place here today

7. AND ZERO DIX - Has been running in and out of the minor money placings since winning at Neubourg in 2016

8. BARADJA DE NESLE - Won a Vincennes Class D race last month. In good order at present and is respected today

9. APODIS CHAMP BLANC - Poor recent form in both codes is probably reflective of his chances and can be overlooked

10. BARON DE MAJUAG - Has not finished in the frame since September last year and is hard to consider on that basis

11. DAYAN WINNER - Faithful servant for the most part in the other code and is interesting on his ridden debut

12. APHARENA DU KISS - Tends to perform well when not getting disqualified. Runner up at Nantes earlier this month

13. DU RHUM DES ILES - Barefoot this time. A winner at Pontchateau in May and a fair sixth at Vichy this month. Should go close

Summary

(13) DU RHUM DES ILES is the selection for this six to nine year old trotting event. The gelding has been disqualified six times already this season but has shown plenty when misfortune has been avoided. He has every chance if keeping to the rules. (11) DAYAN WINNER can make the forecast a good one. (8) BARADJA DE NESLE and (2) CRACK DE CORVEIL have frame claims.

Selections

(13) DU RHUM DES ILES - (11) DAYAN WINNER - (8) BARADJA DE NESLE -

(2) CRACK DE CORVEIL

Race 3

1. DJANGO DE COUET - Somewhat erratic but did perform well enough towards the end of last year. Others preferred today

2. CRAZY DU CALORNE - Well beaten in four starts under harness so far this year and unlikely to shake things up

3. CAME DU CALORNE - Not without merit but has been racing modestly this term and will have few takers

4. DUC DE COURTAMBLAY - Moderate sort with better form at a lower level and in present condition will have it all to do

5. DENOR VEETA - Dual winner whose recent form fails to provide any sort of confidence. Hard to recommend

6. DEESSE DIGEO - Has shown some improvement so far this term and could sneak in to a place in this company

7. DESSERT COMPRIS - Average sort that gave an encouraging account on return in March but has failed to build on that

8. DIVA D'OR - Tricky type that has done nothing noteworthy this year but is capable on her day. Respected

9. DOMENICO - Has struggled all year and has only won once in forty six starts. Others are preferred

10. CASH SLY - Placed in two minor events this month but faces a much stiffer test here today

11. DEXTER DU GOUTIER - Unreliable. A winner at Cherbourg on his penultimate start last month. More required today

12. DIVA GRANGE L'ABBE - Has not been at her best so far this year but is more than capable on her day. Consider

13. CLEOPATRE DU PAOU - Hardy mare with respectable credentials at this level but recent form is not so good

14. DON JUAN DU CANTER - Fit and well and is holding form well. Placed in three of his last five and can be in the mix

Summary

A heat that is confined to six and seven year old's only. It is possible that (12) DIVA GRANGE L'ABBE will come out on top despite a recent couple of blips and a lopsided look to her form. She can be good when getting it all together so hopefully today is such a day. (14) DON JUAN DU CANTER might pick up the pieces if there is any flaw in the selection. (8) DIVA D'OR and (6) DEESSE

DIGEO have similar hopes.

Selections

(12) DIVA GRANGE L'ABBE - (14) DON JUAN DU CANTER - (8) DIVA D'OR -

(6) DEESSE DIGEO

Race 4

1. FAVELLA - Yet to win a race after twenty seven starts and her recent form is not inspiring. Others make more appeal

2. FLORA DE VILLARD - Runner up at Les Sables-d'Olonne earlier this month but faces better opposition today

3. FUSION HAUFOR - Quality filly that was a good runner up at Graignes earlier this month and can have a say here

4. FIERE ET BELLE - Well beaten in all five starts this year. Did better in 2018 but maybe best watched for now

5. FOUDRE CHARENTAISE - Remains a maiden after sixteen outings but did put in a creditable performance here recently

6. FILLE D'OSTENDE - She recorded three seconds and two thirds prior to disappointing in her last two

7. FESTINA NAY - Third at Sable-sur-Sarthe this month after winning her previous two races. Place prospects today

8. FANTASIA DU BOCAGE - Recorded her second career success at Segre earlier this month. Not without a place chance

9. FIESTA FROMENTRO - Well tried this year without winning and will need to find a bit more to feature today

10. FAVOLTA - Creditable effort when second behind Felicita de Lou at Vichy last time out. More needed here

11. FLEUR DE LYS - Broke her maiden tag in July of last year. Has blown hot and cold since then. Not recommended

12. FEE D'ATOUT - Decent enough on a good day and has won her last two at Saint-Malo and Craon. Leading player

13. FALBALA NELLIERE - Useful sort that has showed marked improvement in her last two at Durtal and Chartres. Consider

14. FLEUR DE VANILLE - Not devoid of ability but can be very delicate and was disappointing here this month

Summary

This is a lovely contest which is for four year old fillies only. Many have chances but the one that stands out is (12) FEE D'ATOUT. She is in terrific form winning her last two at Craon and Saint-Malo and can clinch the hat trick here. (13) FALBALA NELLIERE and (3) FUSION HAUFOR have solid claims along with (7) FESTINA NAY.

Selections

(12) FEE D'ATOUT - (13) FALBALA NELLIERE - (3) FUSION HAUFOR - (7)

FESTINA NAY

Race 5

1. ECRIN DU LAYON - Kicked off the year with a convincing win at Cordemais and showed signs of a return to form this month

2. ELISA D'AMOUR - Has so far failed to reproduce the form in this code she showed last season and can be passed over

3. EXPRESS SEVEN - Scored twice in 2017 and third twice in the last campaign. Two poor efforts so far this year

4. ELISA DU MOTTAY - Sprung a surprise when winning at Graignes in May. Second at Reims last time out. Place claims

5. EVITA BOND - Respectable on a good day and is in decent enough shape. Can play a minor role if applied

6. EMPEREUR AUGUSTE - Useful on a good day but out of the picture in four starts since the layoff and can be passed over

7. ETOILE DE LA COUR - Although doesn't know the definition of consistency she did win on her penultimate start

8. ELSA DE L'EVECHE - Well tried this year without winning and others are much preferred. Unlikely to win

9. EXO D'EPUISAY - Just one win in thirty one but can trot when applied. Runner up at Rambouillet last time out

10. ETAMINE DU CAIEU - Not the most courageous horse here and will need to improve on recent form to have a chance

11. ECRIN DE VAL - A winner at Senonnes-Pouance in May and a good runner up at Segre last time out. Consider here

12. ENCANTO - Has won twice at Laval already this year. Faces a tougher test in this company today

13. EPIPHANE - Useful type that imposed well at Maure-de-Bretagne in May. Disqualified at Laval last time out

14. ENJOY DREAM - Can trot but very complicated at times. Not without a chance if maintaining his discipline

15. ERDEVEN THONIC - Has been in good form lately including a win at Savigny-sur-Braye last month. Not ruled out

16. EGERIE DE TRAMON - Runner up at Nantes earlier this month after being disqualified in her previous two. More required

Summary

A race for five year old's and it may pay to side with (11) ECRIN DE VAL. The chosen one has been successful three times from a dozen starts and a last time out runner up berth at Segra suggested another victory is imminent. (15) ERDEVEN THONIC will have plenty to say about that however and rates a big danger. (14) ENJOY DREAM and (9) EXO D'EPUISAY also make appeal along with (4) ELISA DU MOTTAY.

Selections

(11) ECRIN DE VAL - (15) ERDEVEN THONIC - (14) ENJOY DREAM - (9) EXO

D'EPUISAY - (4) ELISA DU MOTTAY

Race 6

1. FILOU DU CAIEU - Nineteen start maiden who can be delicate from time to time. Others make more appeal

2. FLAVIO DE LAFRETTE - Impressed when winning on his debut at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne in April. Three placed efforts since. Consider

3. FEU DE MOUTIERS - Has struggled this year. Did a lot better in 2018 but is hard to recommend here today

4. FILOU RIEZAIS - Runner up at Craon last month but was disqualified at La Gacilly since then. More needed

5. FAKIR DE CHANTENAY - One-time winner who has been disqualified in five of his last six starts. Unreliable

6. FLORES DE GODREL - A winner at Craon last month and finished fifth at La Gacilly since then. Tougher test today

7. FALCON DU HAMEL - One-time winner from sixteen starts who on recent form appears to have a lot to do

8. FOLONGO - Had been on an excellent run of form before disqualified at Saint-Malo this month. Respected

9. FAST D'AVEZE - Returned to form with a fair second at Sable-sur-Sarthe last time out. Place claims today

10. FAKIR DU LUPIN - Kicked off his career with two consecutive wins and has been pretty consistent since. Player here

11. FAKIR DU CHOQUEL - Finished in the frame twice earlier this year and won at La Roche-sur-Yon last month. Stiffer test here

12. FARMER DU MOULINET - Two-time winner from ten starts including one at Les Sables-d'Olonne this month. Place prospects

13. FEPSOR DE GUEZ - Tends to go well when he is not disqualified but his only win came back in May of 2018

14. FANGIO DU GUESCLIN - Had some decent placed form earlier this year. Appears to be back on form after a sequence of poor runs

Summary

(10) FAKIR DU LUPIN will take a bit of stopping in this four year old male only contest. The gelding was successful in his first two runs around the turn of the year and a last time fourth at Nantes confirmed his wellbeing for this task. (2) FLAVIO DE LAFRETTE carries the main threat while (8) FOLONGO and (9) FAST D'AVEZE are also noted.

Selections

(10) FAKIR DU LUPIN - (2) FLAVIO DE LAFRETTE - (8) FOLONGO - (9) FAST

D'AVEZE

Race 7

1. GOOD DAY - Runner-up on her debut Nantes in January and a couple of decent efforts since then. Can be in the mix

2. GEMINI DE SOULAS - A winner at Avranches last month but well beaten at Sable-sur-Sarthe last time out

3. GIORGIO - Winner on his debut at Orleans in April but needs to improve on his three starts since then

4. GIBSON DU DIGEON - Showed good progress when winning here earlier this month. Cannot be ruled out of the equation

5. GOLDMAN STAR - Placed in his last two starts at Moulins-la-Marche and Feurs but faces a stiffer test today

6. GREEN DU POMMEREUX - Runner up in his last two starts at Le Croise-Laroche and has place claims again today

7. GLASGOW CITY - Unplaced on her reappearance at Les Andelys earlier this month. Others preferred today

8. GEISHA SPEED - Finished a creditable fourth behind Goodwood Sport under harness at Nantes this month

9. GAELLA - Had displayed better application in previous two outings before a poor effort at Caen last month

10. GIVAGO VICTORY - One win from four career starts which came at Challans in May. Looks up against it today

11. GABY MESLOIS - Sanctioned in first three career starts but a winner and third in two since. Has a chance

Summary

This three year old conditions event looks tailormade for (4) GIBSON DU DIGEON who got off the mark in good fashion on his last and third outing which came over this course and distance earlier in the month. Normal progression should see him stave off the likes of (11) GABY MESLOIS and (1) GOOD DAY while (6) GREEN DU POMMEREUX has lesser claims.

Selections

(4) GIBSON DU DIGEON - (11) GABY MESLOIS - (1) GOOD DAY - (6) GREEN

DU POMMEREUX

Race 8

1. COACHING CHARM - Just the one win from seventy two career starts and unlikely to add to that tally today

2. CITY DU SAPTEL - Has had a few creditable efforts so far this year and could sneak in to a place today

3. COKI DE GRATTIERES - Just the one win from sixty three but has some fair placed form this year and can be in the mix

4. BONHEUR DE JANZE - Disqualified on his reappearance after a long lay off but has the form to be a major contender here

5. CARAT BAY - Blows hot and cold. A winner at Moulins-la-Marche this month and is not without a chance today

6. CURLY DU LAYON - Has been in poor form so far this year and will need to improve to have a chance today

7. CAIFA DURHAM - Not the most reliable but has performed well enough in her last two. More required today

8. CYR DE COURTISON - Disqualified in ten of his last twelve starts including here earlier this month

9. APACHE FOSCA - Well tried this year without winning. Needs to do more to have any chance here today

10. AMERICANO BELLO - Will need to improve a few lengths on latest results to trouble the market leaders here

11. ABRICOT DES LANDES - Modest individual who faces a tough assignment today on the evidence of his latest form

12. CORAIL DE BELLANDE - Delicate sort with better credentials in the claiming division. Hard to recommend

13. ABEL - Got the season off to a good start but has since lost his way. Place prospects today

14. AVEL DERRO - Registered a close-up second in a claimer and third this year. On best form he could pick up a cheque

15. ASIA DU CAMP - Very hard to fault in the amateur division this year but is likely to find a few too good today

16. BIG BOSS D'ARIANE - Fair fifth at Plestin-Les Greves last time out. Races barefoot today and can have a say

Summary

This final race of the day will hopefully afford punters a chance to top of earlier gains in the shape of (4) BONHEUR DE JANZE who makes a lot of appeal judging on previous past form and a disqualified spin on comeback after a long absence. (5) CARAT BAY and (16) BIG BOSS D'ARIANE have every chance and will be supported. Also do not rule either of (3) COKI DE GRATTIERES and (13) ABEL.

Selections

(4) BONHEUR DE JANZE - (5) CARAT BAY - (16) BIG BOSS D'ARIANE - (3)

COKI DE GRATTIERES - (13) ABEL