VINCENNES - 19th February

Trainer of the day : Yves Dreux (208, 504, 607)

Jockey of the day : Damien Bonne (412, 607, 801)

Horse of the day : Union de Bellande (210)

Dark Horse : Easymède (502)

Race 1 1. USUAL KRONOS - In and out but a capable performer as he showed in Italy. Has earning potential

2. URAL - Needed last start after a long rest but is best watched for now. Others preferred

3. MIDNIGHT DREAMER - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence

4. DREAMBOY AS - Decent trotter at a lower level. Has a lot more to find in this company

5. ULBERTO - Prolific performer in Italy albeit in a lower division. More needed at this level

6. URAGANO STECCA - Struggling for consistency of late and remains delicate. Capable on his day

7. ULISSE D'ASOLO - Boasts an enviable strike rate in Italy but rather disappointing this winter. Prefer others

8. URBANIO - Above-average type with useful form. Could surprise a few if at his best

9. UBIMAJOR BI - Has been acquitting himself respectably of late. Is not without a chance

10. ULTRAS GRIF - Moderate type that seldom disappoints but less effective in last two and must find more

11. DECIDEMENT - Decent campaigner when applied but makes little appeal at present. Minor chance

12. DEXTER DES BAUX - Capable trotter who returned to form last time. Can confirm improvement to feature

13. DUDU DU NOYER - Last-start winner who has enjoyed a productive winter. Leading player

14. DUKE OF CARLESS - Rewarded for consistency last time and arrives in winning form. Can impose with shoes off again

15. D'ARTAGNAN FRANCE - Regularly in the thick of things. Good 3rd in a Group III recently and should make a bold bid

16. DIOCLES - Has appeared ordinary in recent outings and his moderate form probably reflective of his chances

Summary (15) D'ARTAGNAN FRANCE has found form and consistency when racing unshod - a recipe for success. He was 3rd in a good race over the course and distance recently which sets the standard here and makes him the one to beat. Last-start winners (13) DUDU DU NOYER and (14) DUKE OF CARLESS can pose a threat if reproducing recent displays although the same could be said of (12) DEXTER DES BAUX who bounced back to form last time. Several others however have earning potential in a typically wide open Quinte+ event.

Selections

(15) D'ARTAGNAN FRANCE - (13) DUDU DU NOYER - (14) DUKE OF CARLESS - (12) DEXTER DES BAUX - (5) ULBERTO - (10) ULTRAS GRIF -

(9) UBIMAJOR BI - (11) DECIDEMENT

Race 2 1. BRISE DES NOELS - Sometimes shows a lack of discipline but otherwise very solid. Capable but unreliable

2. BENJAMINE GEDE - Has made good improvement this winter. Returns to her code of preference and can stake a claim

3. BEA DE BEAUVAL - Has acquitted herself honourably in good company under harness this winter. Leading player

4. URIAKO DE VILLIERE - Unreliable and battling at present. Chance at best but makes little appeal on current fo

5. AGITATEUR - Capable sort when he keeps within the rules. Not much room for maneuver though

6. UN FIRST - Veteran with considerable ability but struggling with stride problems. Capable but unreliable

7. ACCORD MARJACQ - Disappointed last time after back-to-back 2nds. Capable of better - not to be condemned

8. VARUM BOY - Has turned a corner since returning to racing barefoot. Runner-up last two starts - include

9. VIKING DU PILET - Bounced back to form with a last-start success. Can stake a claim if confirming improvement

10. UNION DE BELLANDE - In the form of her life and continues to churn out victories. Hard to oppose

11. AQUITAINE D'ARON - Has done nothing of note for some time. makes little appeal others preferred

12. ARENA DEL PHEDO - Has pleased for the most part this winter. Holding form and has earning potential again

13. VAISSEAU - Last made the frame over twelve months ago and can expect to have few friends here

14. ULTRA OR - Showed signs of a return to form last time. Must build on that improvement to feature

Summary Veteran mare (10) UNION DE BELLANDE concedes 25m but is hard to oppose at present as she continues to churn out the victories with regularity. She is preferred to last-start winner (3) BEA DE BEAUVAL who should pose a threat on favourable terms. (8) VARUM BOY has found one better in his last two starts and ought to be on the premises again.

Selections

(10) UNION DE BELLANDE - (3) BEA DE BEAUVAL - (8) V ARUM BOY - (2) BENJAMINE GEDE

Race 3 1. TRIOMPHE FERM - Delicate sort and struggling with stride issues at present. Makes little appeal

2. THIAGO THREE - Moderate Italian import with modest current form. Unlikely to pose a threat

3. ZOKO LANE - Much-improved last start. Unreliable but could earn if building on that improvement

4. CACTUS D'YVEL - Bounced back to form with an improved 3rd last time. Capable of staking a claim

5. CHORISTE DU TRIO - Inconsistent but has ability. Can make the frame if reproducing best form

6. TANO FOHLE SM - Inconsistent but should not be underestimated. Can expect to have few friends

7. COSMOS PERRINE - Has looked a different horse since the autumn. Warrants respect on current form

8. COLORADO BLUE - Showed signs of improvement last time. Unlikely to confirm - outsider

9. CHOCOLAT DU BOURG - Solitary success gained in 2015 and not on the podium since June. Others preferred

10. COCO FLANEL - Capable on his day but not in good form. Makes little appeal at present

11. CLASSIC HAUFOR - Delicate but has shown good improvement recently in winning back-to-back outings. Can win again

12. CASTING DE CHENU - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Can bounce back

Summary Hat-trick seeking (11) CLASSIC HAUFOR is now beginning to realise his full potential and makes most appeal on current form after impressive recent successes. (12) CASTING DE CHENU should pose a significant threat though if bouncing back after a last-start disqualification. (4) CACTUS D'YVEL (6) TANO FOHLE SM and (5) CHORISTE DU TRIO need more to challenge for top honours but have earning potential.

Selections

(11) CLASSIC HAUFOR - (12) CASTING DE CHENU - (4) C ACTUS D'YVEL - (6) TANO FOHLE SM

Race 4 1. DYNAMIQUE STYLE - Placed just once in his last nine outings and recent efforts do nothing to inspire confidence

2. DUC DU QUENNE - Delicate but holding form now and well-entered on the front row. Place chance

3. DOMINO DU BON AIR - Currently on a poor run of form. Rarely seen under harness for good reason. Disregard

4. DEDE DE MONTAURAN - Confirmed recent improvement with last-start success. Has earning potential

5. DUC DE PIENCOURT - Struggling for consistency and has stride issues. Capable but unreliable

6. DESTIN GEDE - Is better than recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form

7. DJESON D'ARIANE - Struggling for consistency and has stride issues. Capable but unreliable

8. DARCY DE TOUCHYVON - Dependable for the most part but moderate recently. Minor place chance at best

9. D'ARTAGNAN DU PONT - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Can bounce back

10. DAHLIA DU BON AIR - Not always the most reliable but has earning potential if reproducing best form

11. DAMIANO BELLO - Undeniably capable and should not be far off the mark if behaved. Consider

12. DREAM DU ROUSSOIR - Has given the impression he could be suited to racing in this discipline. Respect

13. DRIVERIGO D'EAM - Maiden after 34 starts and unlikely to pose a threat. Place chance at best

14. DORGALI - Capable course winner battling stride issues at present. Can win if applied

Summary (14) DORGALI possesses arguably the most ability and should make a bold winning bid if keeping stride. (9) D'ARTAGNAN DU PONT may have disappointed last time but is better than that effort suggests and should be competitive if reproducing earlier form. Both (11) DAMIANO BELLO and (12) DREAM DU ROUSSOIR can also play a part in the outcome on current form.

Selections

(14) DORGALI - (9) D'ARTAGNAN DU PONT - (11) DAMIAN O BELLO - (12) DREAM DU ROUSSOIR

Race 5 1. ENSKA - Honest for the most part. Improved 3rd last time and could receive some support

2. EASYMEDE - Lightly-raced. Has shown ability and plenty of early speed. Enters the equation

3. EVA DES CHARMES - Disappointing of late but better than those runs suggest. Not without a chance

4. EVA GIRL - Lightly raced and above average. RUns well at this course - leading chance

5. ELOA D'OCCAGNES - Capable if applied but unreliable. Can stake a claim if keeping stride

6. ETOILE DES YEDRAG - Has been struggling for consistency of late but is capable of running into the money on best form

7. EMINE DAIRPET - Enjoyed a fruitful autumn last year and resumed in good form. Leading player

8. ELANA SPORT - Useful but needs to find more on current form to stake a claim. Outsider

9. EMILIA CEIJY - Won two of her last three. More to do now but could give another good account

10. ETONIQUE - Progressive last-start winner who should again be on the premises. One for the shortlist

11. ESQUISSE ROYALE - Confirmed under these conditions but below par in last three and must raise her game

12. EXQUISA BELLA - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence

13. ENDIABLEE - Returned to form with back-to-back 2nds recently. Not without a chance again

14. EOLIA DE HOUELLE - Is better than recent efforts suggest and capable of earning if reproducing earlier form

15. EROLINA - Confirmed recent improvement with last-start success. Chance if building on that effort

Summary (7) EMINE DAIRPET finished a good 3rd on her comeback following a productive autumn campaign. She will have more to offer now and can land the prize at the expense of last-start winner (15) EROLINA who looks on the up. Consistent (4)

EVA GIRL can never be ignored while progressive (10) ETONIQUE is another who could make her presence felt. Others have claims too...

Selections

(7) EMINE DAIRPET - (15) EROLINA - (4) EVA GIRL - ( 10) ETONIQUE - (13) ENDIABLEE

Race 6 1. DREHA DE VANDEL - Improved laast start but remains a maiden after 34 starts. Unlikely to break her duck either

2. DAISY THORIS - Not the most reliable of horses and in this discipline will have little to offer

3. DAME DE FOURCHES - Respectable under the saddle but seldom threatens and on current form is unlikely to trouble the judge

4. DOLCE VITA PHEDO - Can prove tricky but seldom far from the action. Could play an important role

5. DELPHES D'ARIANE - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence

6. DIABOLIC QUEEN - Can prove a handful but not devoid of ability. Could have a say in the outcome

7. DATCHA GIRL - Currently enjoying a decent run of form and should again be thereabout

8. DIDINE DU DIGEON - Course winner. Enduring stride issues at present but can surprise if applied

9. DEESSE DE JULLOU - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance

10. DONZELLE D'EPONA - Modest performer before finishing an improved 4th last time. Others make more appeal

11. DIVA MESLINOISE - Undeniably talented but prone to stride problems. Can be in the mix if applied

12. DIGITALE - A reliable performer in this class of event and looks once again to have every chance

13. DUNE DE L'AUNAY - Solitary win gained in September 2016. To the rear last time and a repeat looks on the cards

Summary (12) DIGITALE is a solid performer at this level of competition and can be forgiven a disappointing last start. She should stake a claim for top honours and is preferred to (11) DIVA MESLINOISE who bounced back to her best with a good 2nd last time. (7) DATCHA GIRL is running well at present and should again give an honest account.

Selections

(12) DIGITALE - (11) DIVA MESLINOISE - (7) DATCHA G IRL - (6) DIABOLIC

QUEEN

Race 7 1. FRIPON DE LARA - Showed little on debut. Open to improvement but is best watched for now

2. FONDZHO CUT - Has shown little in each of his three outings. Big improvement needed

3. FLOCON DE NOEL - Complicated colt that has finished just two of eight starts. Needs to get his house in order

4. FRONT D'AM - Ran with promise on debut and not disgraced next time out. Bred for speed cannot be discounted

5. FEU DE JOIE - Disappointed last time but is better than that run suggests. Not without a chance

6. FAMOUS BOY - Capable of earning on best form though recent efforts inspire little confidence

7. FALCO D'HERIPRE - Promising debut winner. Open to any amount of improvement and can remain unbeaten

8. FENCER DE HOUELLE - Useful but found wanting since his comeback. Should have more to offer

9. FETICHE D'URZY - Kicked his career off nicely but not as productive since and must show improvement

10. FABULOUS DREAM - Acquits himself respectably for the most part. Has caught the eye - include

11. FILOPOTO PENA - Is better than recent effort suggests. Capable of earning on best form

12. FEEDBACK - Showed decent aptitude in the provinces before being sanctioned here early January. If applied could get a look in

Summary (7) FALCO D'HERIPRE made a good impression when winning on debut and without incident should be able to remain unbeaten. (10) FABULOUS DREAM has shown enough ability to pose a threat and on form can stake a claim. (4) FRONT D'AM could also play a part in the outcome if reproducing the promise of his debut effort.

Selections

(7) FALCO D'HERIPRE - (10) FABULOUS DREAM - (4) FRO NT D'AM - (5) FEU

DE JOIE

Race 8 1. FUEGO DE TOUCHYVON - He made an impression at qualifying and will be followed closely for his debut.

2. FADO GRANGE L'ABBE - Has appeared decidedly modest and will again have few takers. Needs to improve

3. FOREVER SPEED - Disqualified on debut. Open to improvement but is probably best watched for now

4. FUTUR DU CHENE - Modest 7th on debut. Needs to show more to warrant consideration - others preferred

5. FIRE EARTH - Bounced back with improved 4th last time. Could have even more to offer - consider

6. FAVORI DE FOURCHES - Well beaten in both outings to date. Needs to find more to figure here

7. FLEURON DES VAUX - Promising debut 3rd. Will improve with experience and can stake a claim in the finish

8. FEARLESS TURGOT - Made big improvement to win at the second attempt. Further progress expected

9. FOKINO VEDAQUAIS - Made a promising start for the new yard when finishing 3rd last time. Respect

10. FAKIR DU GOUTIER - Impressive wide-margin winner on debut and finished a creditable 3rd next time out. Player

11. FLASH DU GOUTIER - Runner-up in both outings and a win should not bee long in coming. Will be competitive

12. FANGIO GRIFF - Placed three times in harness but prone to breaking stride. Chance if applied

Summary Competitive concluding event but a chance is taken on newcomer (1) FUEGO DE TOUCHYVON who is well qualified and ideally positioned. (7) FLEURON DES VAUX should make a bold bid if making the expected improvement although the same could also be said of both (11) FLASH DU GOUTIER and (10) FAKIR DU GOUTIER who have shown enough to make their presence felt.

Selections

(1) FUEGO DE TOUCHYVON - (7) FLEURON DES VAUX - (11) FLASH DU

GOUTIER - (10) FAKIR DU GOUTIER

CAGNES-SUR-MER - 19th February

Trainer of the day : Nicolas Caullery (203, 509, 704)

Jockey of the day : Aurélien Lemaitre (203, 402, 606, 704)

Horse of the day : Rockdale (202)

Dark Horse : Got Lady (507)

Race 1 1. DYSNOMIE - A promising debut when third behind Toujours Ready on the sand here last month. Not ruled out

2. KATJA - Runner up in a claimer at Pornichet last month but two poor runs here since

3. JURISPRUDANCE - Capable sort in the claiming races but might find a few too good here today

4. PERLE ET OR - Four modest efforts before an improvement on the sand here last time out

5. DITES MOI - Needs to improve from her two career starts to date to feature here today

6. OYKEL - Displayed an honorable effort when fourth in a maiden here on the turf last time. Has claims

7. PRIMULA - By Authorized and is a half sister to a Group Three winner. One for the short list

Summary Rouget introduces a well bred newcomer (7) PRIMULA here who is by Authorized and is a half sister to Vue Fantastique who was Group One placed and a Group Three winner at Deauville last year. She can make a winning debut today. (4) PERLE ET OR and (1) DYSNOMIE look the best of those that have already run. (6) OYKEL is next best.

Selections

(7) PRIMULA - (4) PERLE ET OR - (1) DYSNOMIE - (6) OYKEL

Race 2 1. VIEUX MOULIN - Off the mark in a claimer last Summer and a surprise winner of a Class E race here on the turf this month. Respected

2. ROCKDALE - In the form of his life and is likely to contest the finish once again. Utmost respect

3. GNILY - Very consistent sort on both surfaces and must be monitored closely here

4. DEIMOS - Well beaten in a Class E handicap here last time out. Does need to do more this time

5. CAPTIVE - Has never done anything of note in ten career starts and is best to be watched

6. FLAUTO - Has shown some improvement this year but likely to find a few too good here

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

8. MATI HIGH LEVEL - Won a claimer in Italy last month but faces a tough test here on French debut

Summary (2) ROCKDALE only had his first career win in November but has been in terrific form lately winning three in a row here including two Class E handicaps on this surface. He can continue on his winning ways today. (1) VIEUX MOULIN won a Class E race on the turf here recently and must be respected. (3) GNILY and (4) DEIMOS are next best.

Selections

(2) ROCKDALE - (1) VIEUX MOULIN - (3) GNILY - (4) D EIMOS

Race 3 1. STYLE DE NUIT - Has done nothing of note in five career starts to date and is best to pass over

2. VERY MABOULA - Well beaten fifth in his debut here on the sand and hard to recommend today

3. LE RAFALE - A reasonable effort on his debut at Toulouse in October but will have to improve

4. ULTRA PETITA - Modest debut run on fibresand last November but a bit better on the turf here last month

5. AL NECTAR - Second behind Perfect City in a maiden at Pau last month. Can run in to a place today

6. CHARNOCK RICHARD - Decent effort here on the turf in a maiden last month but well beaten in a handicap since

7. CABALEIRO - Made promising debut at Saint-Cloud last November and a close second here last month. Major contender

8. BERNARDO BELLOTTO - Fair run on his debut at La Teste Buch but well beaten here on the sand last time out in September

9. FLATTER BERE - A good second to Nosdargent in a Class 2 race over course and distance last time out. Consider

10. MON JULES A MOI - By Spirit One and is the third foal to run out of a dam that won three from twenty four

Summary (7) CABALEIRO and (9) FLATTER BERE who has since finished second in a Class 2 race were only separated by a short head when second and third respectively behind Viridorix in a maiden race here last month. Slight preference is for the former who was having his first run since November. (10) MON JULES A MOI and (5) AL NECTAR can make the frame.

Selections

(7) CABALEIRO - (9) FLATTER BERE - (10) MON JULES A MOI - (5) AL NECTAR

Race 4 1. CIELO RASO - Has won eight times from sixty six and a fair third at Marseille Vivaux this month

2. SCOTTISH SUN - A four time winner from sixty one including here last time out and comes into this with solid claims

3. EFFYWIND - Handicap-winner at Maisons-Laffitte at the end of March last year but in poor form since

4. SKY PATH -

5. DESERT DUNE - Only one win in thirty two but has had a couple of decent runs in handicaps this year

6. CALAJANI - Just the one win from twenty seven runs but there will be worse outsiders here

7. GRISNYALI - Placed a good few times in eighteen career runs and is not without a chance today

8. ERNIE - One success from thirty seven runs does not make the best of reading so dismissed

9. BEAUBAHHARE - Won six races in 2016 but needs to rediscover his form after a poor 2017 and a bad start to this year

10. DE BON MATIN - Has not run since September of 2016 when unplaced in a Class E race at Montier-En-Der

11. SUHALI - Disappointing in her last three starts but did have some decent form before that

12. MON P'TIT LU - Runner up in a Class E handicap at Pau month but a poor effort there since

13. WIN ON SUNDAY - Had been in modest form now fore quite a while and hard to recommend today

14. ZALAYOUNI - Has won five from thirty seven but going the wrong way and first start today since last August

15. CARENTAN - Had not run since September 2016 before unplaced in a Class G handicap at Bordeaux in November

Summary A winner over hurdles here in December (2) SCOTTISH SUN carries a 3 Kg penalty today for his win in a Class E handicap here last month. He is in form and can defy that penalty. (7) GRISNYALI is still a maiden after eighteen starts but is well handicapped and cannot be discounted. (6) CALAJANI and (1) CIELO

RASO are next best.

Selections

(2) SCOTTISH SUN - (7) GRISNYALI - (6) CALAJANI - ( 1) CIELO RASO

Race 5 1. MR GUALANO - Italian import who boasts a sound record on turf and a maiden winner at Pau last month. Must be respected

2. REBEL D'ANS - Looked promising on turf in 2017 but two poor efforts on the sand here this year

3. BIELLA - Won a maiden on the turf here last time out. Respected again today

4. TOUCHTHESOUL - First two starts were at Marseille Borely and a good third in a maiden at Deauville in December. Interesting

5. RANNAN - Placed in half of his eight career runs and could be up to taking a hand in this

6. SAVE THE DATE - Experienced individual who has made the frame once from nine starts thus far

7. GOT LADY - Has had a couple of decent placed efforts so far. Can be in the mix on handicap debut

8. LATITUDE OUEST - Did not show much in her three career starts to date and needs to improve to feature here

9. DIE RAKETE - Much improved efforts in her two starts when coming second and could be on a fair mark

10. SAINT NICOLAS - Decent effort when third in a handicap here last time out and not ruled out

11. WISE WISHES - Lightly raced but has limitations. Needs to improve a lot on recent form

12. DR SHEPHERD - Won a maiden at Nimes in November but well beaten in two runs since then

13. NOVATRICE - Does not seem to be coming forward after five career runs and discounted here

14. JACK'S SON - Has not shown enough in his four career starts to suggest he can win here today

15. GEESALA BRAVE - Placed twice in eight career starts but is another that looks like likely to struggle

16. FLY DE CERISY - Improved form in claimers late last year but a couple of poor efforts so far in 2018

17. GAIA DE CERISY - Unplaced on all eleven career runs and that tells it's own story so not recommended

Summary

(7) GOT LADY was a close second behind subsequent Class 2 winner here Lisa De Vassy in a maiden at Salon-Provence last time out in December. She is on a fair mark here for her handicap debut and gets the vote ahead of her stablemate (3) BIELLA who was a maiden winner here last month. (9) DIE RAKETE and (10) SAINT NICOLAS are two more to consider. (1) MR GUALANO is next best.

Selections

(7) GOT LADY - (3) BIELLA - (9) DIE RAKETE - (10) S AINT NICOLAS - (1) MR GUALANO

Race 6 1. JETON - Got off the mark in a Class G handicap here this month and looks fairly treated

2. GREY MIRAGE - Has done nothing of note in past eleven months and can be passed over today

3. FLASHING HOOFS - Is still a maiden after fourteen career runs with just the one runner up place

4. FRANKO FOLIE - Unplaced in a Class E handicap on the turf here earlier this month. Hard to recommend

5. TAMA - Nineteen starts and still a maiden with moderate recent form. Unlikely to pose any real threat

6. WHAT A STORY - Poor effort last time out but fourth here before that and has place claims

7. ICE MAN STAR - One win from nineteen in France but well out of form on last few runs and discounted

8. ZOR - Mostly modest form last year but is capable of running in to a place today

9. O CIUCIARELLA - Has never won a race from ten career starts to date. Unlikely to go off the mark

10. ANACHOVA - Has been struggling in her last three starts and needs to find a few lengths to feature here

11. IRONSTONE - A close second on turf here last month and two fair runs on the sand here since

12. LUMINOUS MIND - A good third in a Class E handicap here this month and not without a chance today

13. HIDDEN VALUE - Still a maiden after thirty eight but was runner up twice at Toulouse in November

14. PER - Remains a maiden after fifty four career runs and basically a big outsider again

Summary (1) JETON had a few decent placed efforts last year and finally got off the mark winning a Class G handicap here this month. She is only raised 1 Kg for that success and is the selection to make it two wins in a row. (11) IRONSTONE has been running well lately and can be in the mix again today. (12) LUMINOUS MIND and (6) WHAT A STORY can make the frame.

Selections

(1) JETON - (11) IRONSTONE - (12) LUMINOUS MIND - (6) WHAT A STORY

Race 7 1. WALDENON - Has been acquitting himself respectably on the sand lately but a tough test today

2. MEHITABEL - Half a dozen wins from sixty one runs but finished well down the field here recently

3. AMBRE DOUX - Had been disappointing before winning a Class E handicap on the sand here last month

4. CARBUTT'S RIDGE - Dual winner in the UK and runner up here in his last two races. Consider

5. FIRST CONDE - Just the one win from twenty seven runs and basically best left alone here

6. FAIR MOON - Eight time winner from seventy seven career starts but must improve on latest form

7. OUTBACK RACER - Triple winner from thirty five including at Salon-Provence in December but poor here last time out

8. JIM DANDY - Second in a Class G handicap at Marseille Vivaux last time out. Back on a fair mark

9. VOLZAPONE - Did well earlier last year but has been struggling lately and needs to improve to win

10. KEN TAH TEN - Triple winner from thirty three runs but must put in improved performance to figure

11. ARIZONA RUN - Been a grand servant winning thirteen from eighty eight but others less exposed now

12. BACCHUS DES AIGLES - Has not won for sometime but has been doing well enough on the turf recently. Not out of it

13. JUST YOU AND ME - Triple winner from thirty one starts but is out of form lately so opposed today

14. LEAPING - Holding form well before disappointing in a handicap on the sand here last month

15. BONNET BRETON - A close second to Jeton in a Class G handicap on the sand here last time out. Tougher test today

Summary A dual winner in the UK (4) CARBUTT'S RIDGE has been runner up here in Class E handicaps on the turf in his last two starts. He can record his first win in France today after twenty five attempts. (12) BACCHUS DES AIGLES has been

knocking on the door again lately and cannot be ruled out. (8) JIM DANDY and (3) AMBRE DOUX can make the frame.

Selections

(4) CARBUTT'S RIDGE - (12) BACCHUS DES AIGLES - (8) JIM DANDY - (3) AMBRE DOUX

Race 8 1. GRIGRI DE JAVA - Five time winner from forty one starts but can be inconsistent at times. Place prospects

2. SETFIRETOTHERAIN - Eight time winner from sixty two starts but a poor run in a Class G claimer here last time out

3. FAST CHARLIE - Capable of going close after a good last run on the turf here. Could be in the shake-up

4. AMIE INTIME - Runner up in a Class E handicap on the turf here this month. More required today

5. FORMENTOR - Dual winner from thirty one including at Marseille-Vivaux early last month. Poor effort on the turf here this month

6. MYSTICAL PRINCE - Still a maiden after thirty seven runs and despite some good placed form is passed over

7. ELLINIS - A poor effort in a Class E handicap here last time out. Needs to improve

8. XARCO - Decent efforts in a few handicaps here lately and is not without a chance today

9. ROBIN BLOOD - Four times a winner from forty three including a Class G handicap at Marseille Vivaux this month

10. AVENUE DU MONDE - Capable mare but disappointed in last two starts and hard to recommend today

11. MONTAIGNE - Just one win from nineteen career starts but a fair effort on the turf here last time out

12. VAPORETTO CAPRI - A dual winner from thirty one but has been on a long losing sequence and not fancied

13. AVE ERIA - Just the one win from nineteen and was off for a long time before three poor runs lately

14. SHANABALA - Has been in poor form lately but had several decent placed efforts earlier last year

Summary (3) FAST CHARLIE has been dropping back down the handicap since winning here in January 2017. He has been showing improved form again lately and can go close here off this mark. (1) GRIGRI DE JAVA is well capable at thios level and is a big danger to the selection. (8) XARCO and (11) MONTAIGNE are two more to consider.

Selections

(3) FAST CHARLIE - (1) GRIGRI DE JAVA - (8) XARCO - (11) MONTAIGNE

LAVAL - 19th February

Trainer of the day : Franck Leblanc (110, 201, 814)

Driver of the day : Antoine Wiels (506, 613, 715)

Horse of the day : Doux Parfum (616)

Dark Horse : Angel Sky (109)

Race 1 1. UTOPIE DU PONCHET - Has really struggled since winning in October and needs major improvement to win

2. ULYSSE DU CREUZIL - Has really been struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race

3. VAILLANT ZAILER - May have just needed last run. Fitter now and should have a winning chnace

4. USKA - Modest last three runs. Step up in distance could suit. One to watch in this

5. PICARD DEL RONCO - Has not won for some time and recent form is only modest. More needed to win

6. ALBANIEN - Distance suited but will need to improve on poor last two runs. Others preferred

7. AUBADE CARISAIE - Ignore last run. Distance suited and is capable of finishing in the money

8. QUINCY FRONTLINE - Distance suited. Capable of better and could pop up in the places once again

9. ANGEL SKY - Has not won for some time and recent form is only fair. Needs to find a few lengths

10. BAHAMAS QUICK - Distance suited and is capable of winning a race like this but is very unreliable

11. UNIEME - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win

12. OLYMPIA GOLD - Versatile distance wise. Holding form well and does have a winning chance

13. VENUS DU ROSAY - Disappointing last run. Capable of doing better and is clearly not out of it

14. SPIRIT REAL - Won a mounted race in latest start. Could follow up and win

this race. Go close

15. ANDIAMO DE MONCHEL - Much improved last run but has not won for sometime and needs to find a few lengths

16. VEGAS D'AMOS - Modest recent form and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred

Summary A change of disciplines suited (14) SPIRIT REAL and he won well at Nantes last time out. Back in this sphere he could follow up in this line-up. (12) OLYMPIA GOLD is barefoot for this and is holding her form well enough. She clearly has a winning chance. (3) VAILLANT ZAILER and (15) ANDIAMO DE MONCHEL are not out of it.

Selections

(14) SPIRIT REAL - (12) OLYMPIA GOLD - (15) ANDIAMO DE MONCHEL - (3) VAILLANT ZAILER - (10) BAHAMAS QUICK

Race 2 1. CANTATE - Ignore last run. Capable of better and should run very well back at this track

2. BALADE D'HERMES - Fair last two runs. More needed to win but could finish in the money. Place chance

3. BABOUCHKA CEHERE - A bit unreliable but is capable of popping up in the places. Has a place chance

4. BRYTANE DU ROZEL - Very fit and could be regaining form. Is clearly not out of it. Consider

5. BONA FIDE - Battling to regain best form and needs major improvement to win this race

6. CROMA DU GUIBEL - Has not won a race in some time but is capable of playing a minor role

7. BANANA WILD - Has not win in a long time and is very unlikely to win this race either

8. CANNELLE DE PIPAN - Distance suited. Has a winning chance in this line-up and deserves the utmost respect

9. CADENCE DEL FRETTA - Unreliable but is capable of winning a race like this. One to consider

10. BALLERINE SISSI - Well beaten in a claimer last time but could yet play a minor role. Might place

11. CLARA DE CHENU - Ignore last run. Distance suited and does hold a winning chance in this race

12. CARTE SECRETE - Battling to regain best form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

13. CHIMENE D'OSNY - Ignore last run in a Mounted race. Previous run gives her a shot at winning

14. COLOR DE BANVILLE - fair fifth in latest start. Could be regaining form and does have a chance

15. COMTESSE DE LATZ - Disappointing recently and does seem to have lost her way. More needed to win

16. BEAUTY GIRL - Has only one win in 78 starts but is capable of finishing in the money

Summary

This card looks a tough one for punters to wade through and this is a difficult race. (8) CANNELLE DE PIPAN is barefoot for this race gets a narrow vote. She is capable of winning a race like this. Judged on her best form (1) CANTATE could prove dangerous. (9) CADENCE DEL FRETTA and (14) COLOR DE BANVILLE have to be considered.

Selections

(8) CANNELLE DE PIPAN - (1) CANTATE - (9) CADENCE D EL FRETTA - (14) COLOR DE BANVILLE - (5) BONA FIDE

Race 3 1. BON PARCOURS - Won at Vareseille Vivaux in December but has really struggled since then

2. CAID DORE - Has been struggling lately but likes this track and could cause an upset

3. CRACK DE PEBRISY - Struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race. More needed

4. CAPAC - Very unreliable but does have the ability to win a race like this. Consider

5. CUBA LIBRE - Usually gives of his best and is likely to fight out the finish of this race

6. BEAU TRESOR - Returns from a lengthy break and is likely to need a run or two to reach peak fitness

7. COCAAN DE GUEGUE - Well tried this year and was not disgraced when fifth in a Mounted race last time. Chance

8. CALIN D'HAVAROCHE - Disappointing last two runs but is capable of doing better and is not out of it

9. CONCERTO ROYAL - Best recent run was at this track but has only been modest since then. Others preferred

10. BARRY BLACK - Struggling recently and needs to improve to win but has run well at this track before

11. CARAT DE CHAHAINS - Very consistent recently and is likely to fight out the finish once again

12. BOY OF GOD - Disappointing last run. Is a course and distance winner so deserves respect

13. BATOUNET - May have just needed last run. Fair previous form and could finish in the money

14. BARON DAIDOU - In good form and usually gives of his best Has a winning chance once again

15. CRESUS DU CHENE - Not disgraced when fourth in latest start and could pop up in the places

16. BE GOOD - Only fair form recently and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

Summary

(5) CUBA LIBRE is coming off a nice win at Maquenchy and has run well at this track so can follow and win again. (11) CARAT DE CHAHAINS does well for this rider and is a lively danger. Others to consider in this race are (7) COCAAN DE GUEGUE and (15) CRESUS DU CHENE. Another capable of an upset is (14) BARON DAIDOU.

Selections

(5) CUBA LIBRE - (11) CARAT DE CHAHAINS - (7) COCAA N DE GUEGUE - (15) CRESUS DU CHENE - (14) BARON DAIDOU

Race 4 1. DELLE DU LUOT - Has been struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race

2. DOUDOUNE LEGRAND - 13 runs and still struggling to win a race and needs major improvement to win

3. DIPLOMATIE - Started off career nicely in 2016 but struggled in 2017. Not disgraced when fifth in latest

4. DANIA DU LOT - 36 starts without winning a race but is capable of popping up in the places

5. DONNA DE LOU - Not at her best since winning at Cabourg in October but is capable of winning

6. DUNE D'OURVILLE - Battling to win a race but is fit and ready for this and has a place chance

7. DANOVA DU CHENE - Holding form well and is distance suited. Does deserve some respect in this field

8. DANSE MELODY - Has yet to win a race but usually gives of her best. Has a place chance

9. DAME DE PLAY - Well tried this year. Fit and ready for this. Could finish in the money

10. DESIREE DES LANDES - Struggled at Vincennes. Likely to do better here and has a winning chance

11. DIVERGENCE - Struggling to regain best form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

12. DESIRA SWIFT - Chance for a hat-trick after winning nicely at Chatieubriant and Angers

13. DARICA - Fair recent form. Barefoot for the first time so must be considered for the win

Summary (10) DESIREE DES LANDES had a winning chance before faulting last time out and takes a class drop for this. She gets the vote to score in an open contest. (12) DESIRA SWIFT is searching for a hat-trick and is clearly capable of doing just that. (7) DANOVA DU CHENE and (13) DARICA both are doing well this year and deserve respect.

Selections

(10) DESIREE DES LANDES - (12) DESIRA SWIFT - (13) DARICA - (7)

DANOVA DU CHENE - (5) DONNA DE LOU

Race 5 1. DIVA MADRIK - Has struggled in all her races and is unlikely to win this race either

2. DAGMARE FROMENTRO - Well beaten in latest start and is probably at best over a shorter trip

3. DORADA DE LOU - Distance suited but has been struggling recently and needs major improvement to win

4. DOUCEUR DE DALINE - Struggling recently but has done well over this course and distance. Consider

5. DALIA DE CIGNE - Struggling recently but has done well over this course and distance. Respect

6. DISIS D'HAMELINE - Disappointing last two starts. Capable of better and does have a winning chance

7. DIXIE DE PARNIERE - Unreliable but does seem capable of better and could pop up in the places

8. DIVA LATINA - Ignore last start. Previous run was good and must be given respect in this line-up

9. DIGUEDOR - Lost her way in the last two starts but is capable of playing a minor role

10. DIVINE DU SUD - Has yet to win but was not disgraced in last two starts and is not out of it

11. DIANA DE MONTI - Disappointing last run. Better this distance and does hold a winning chance

12. DREAM FILLY - Probably needed comeback run. Likely to improve and could cause an upset

13. DEVERINA D'ECHAL - Not disgraced when runner-up in latest Very fir and should go close once again

Summary (6) DISIS D'HAMELINE is clearly better than the last two runs would suggest and this race is well within her reach. (13) DEVERINA D'ECHAL is coming off a good run and has a chance once again. (11) DIANA DE MONTI is capable of finishing in the money or better than that. Respect the chances of (8) DIVA LATINA and (12) DREAM FILLY.

Selections

(6) DISIS D'HAMELINE - (13) DEVERINA D'ECHAL - (11) DIANA DE MONTI -

(8) DIVA LATINA - (12) DREAM FILLY

Race 6 1. DIEHARD DE PEBRISY - Has been struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race

2. DELTA DE LA VALLEE - Has yet to win in 26 starts and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

3. DELLO SUN - Very unreliable but is capable of running well in a race like this. One to watch

4. DERBY STORY - Only fair form recently and is battling to regain best form. Others preferred

5. DOMINGO DE LOU - Disappointing last run. Capable of better and could finish in the money once again

6. DELCO DU BAS BOSQ - Only modest form recently and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

7. DOM VADOF - Well beaten in latest start. Fit and ready for this and might play a minor role

8. DERBY LY - In good form and was runner-up in latest start. Is clearly not out of it

9. DRAKKAR DE MARZY - Good last win over this course and distance. Must be given some respect for that

10. DREAM DE LION - Distance suited and was not disgraced when fourth last time out. Has a place chance

11. DOLLAR BABY ARBOR - Well beaten over the course and distance last time out. Returns from a break

12. DESIR D'ARIANE - Struggled at Vincennes. Has won at this track in the past. Consider for the places

13. DJANGO D'HAMELINE - Good third and has won over this course and distance. Has a chance in this field

14. DU SNOB - Unreliable but is clearly capable of winning a race like this and must be considered

15. DUO AJITE - Nice winner of latest start. Just as good this longer distance and has a chance

16. DOUX PARFUM - In terrific form and no real reason to suggest her winning streak will stop here

Summary

(16) DOUX PARFUM is in sublime form and could make it a run of four straight wins. He looks hard to oppose.(13) DJANGO D'HAMELINE was not disgraced when third last time out and could contest the finish once again.(14) DU SNOB and (15) DUO AJITE may need to find a length or two to win this but could finish in the money.

Selections

(16) DOUX PARFUM - (13) DJANGO D'HAMELINE - (14) DU SNOB - (15) DUO AJITE - (8) DERBY LY

Race 7 1. EAGLE EYES - Showed promise when third on debut. returns from a break but can win if fit

2. ECKMUHL JACK - Disappointing last run. Better this distance and could finish in the money

3. ENZO LA RAVELLE - Well beaten in latest start and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

4. ESPACE D'ENFER - Continues to hold his form and must be given respect in this line-up. Place chance

5. EDEN FLEURI - Unreliable but is capable of popping up in the places once again. Place chance

6. EL TRESOR - Unreliable and is probably better over a shorter distance. Needs to improve to win

7. ECHO DU PERRE - May have needed both come-back runs so could be the surprise package of this race

8. EOLE DERRO - Well beaten in come back start and may need more runs to reach peak fitness

9. EASY D'OR - Well beaten in last two starts and needs major improvement to win this race

10. EDGY PERRINE - Fair recent form. More needed to win this race but could play a minor role

11. EASY GOER - Unreliable and has yet to taste winning success. More needed to win this race

12. ELEOS D'OSMOZ - Has struggled recently and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

13. EAST LOVE - Won a nice race nearly a year ago but has struggled since and others are preferred

14. EROUZI D'HERIPRE - Clearly has ability and did well to win latest start. Must be given consideration

15. ENGOULVENT DU LYS - Fair recent form and does have course experience. Might earn some minor money

Summary If fit and well then (1) EAGLE EYES could be the right one for this race. His debut was good but he is returning from a break. (14) EROUZI D'HERIPRE is coming off a confidence-boosting win and must be respected. (13) EAST LOVE

is likely to improve on some modest recent runs. (15) ENGOULVENT DU LYS has a place chance.

Selections

(1) EAGLE EYES - (14) EROUZI D'HERIPRE - (13) EAST LOVE - (15) ENGOULVENT DU LYS

Race 8 1. VRAI CONSEIL - Very experienced in this discipline and won latest start. Must be considered

2. VULCANE - Fair recent form and could be involved in the battle for a stake cheque

3. AZROU LEMAN - Has been struggling in this discipline recently and needs major improvement to win

4. VIZIR DU TRESOR - Did well in 2015 but struggled on return in 2017 and needs major improvement to win

5. AND ZERO DIX - Struggling recently and needs major improvement to win this race. Others much preferred

6. ABZAC DE FONTAINE - Has some ability but has been struggling recently so tries his luck in a Mounted race

7. BERLIOZ GRIFF - Holding form well and could be ready to strike. Big chance in this line-up

8. VIC DU PUITS - Has been struggling for some time now and needs major improvement to win

9. AMAZONE DES IRIS - Has been struggling recently and is likely to be struggling once again

10. ARIOSO RANAIS - Has not been at best recently but is certainly capable of winning a race like this

11. VERY SNOB - Has not won for some time but usually gives of his best. Has a place chance

12. VAHID - Has not won in ages but penultimate start was good and could possibly play a minor role

13. AKIR DE MAI - Ignore last run. Must be considered returning to a Mounted race. Could place

14. BROOKLYN BRIDGE - Well beaten in both come back runs and needs to find a few lengths to win this race

15. VICTORIOUS LORD - Unreliable but has done well over this course and distance and deserves respect

16. VEGA DE CHLOEE - Battling recently and needs to find a few lengths to win this race. Others preferred

17. VILHENA VRO - Has been struggling for a long time now and is unlikely to win this race

Summary (7) BERLIOZ GRIFF was brave throughout the winter and it will not be a surprise were he to win a race like this. (15) VICTORIOUS LORD returns from a break but is not out of it. (11) VERY SNOB will come on from his last run and must be considered. Another runner with a winning chance is (1) VRAI CONSEIL who is in good heart.

Selections

(7) BERLIOZ GRIFF - (15) VICTORIOUS LORD - (11) VERY SNOB - (1) VRAI CONSEIL - (14) BROOKLYN BRIDGE

Race 9 1. FARCEUR PIERJI - First run for Ready Cash colt out of Uttia Pierji. Has qualified nicely for this

2. FRANKEL DE BLARY - An Akim du Cap Vert colt out of Arche de Blary Has a winning chance on debut

3. FRANKLIN DE MESLAY - A Let's Go Along gelding out of Navy de Meslay. Could need the experience

4. FABULOUS SMART - Did not show much on recent debut but is likely to improve with that experience

5. FELLI ELEVEN - Well beaten on recent debut and needs major improvement to win this race

6. FIDJI GEPE - Did not show much on recent debut but is likely to improve with experience

7. FILS DE COSSE - Well beaten in only starts and needs major improvement to win this race

8. FRISSON D'OCCAGNES - Only tenth on debut at Vincennes. Likely to a do a lot better this time Watch

9. FINLANDE PIERJI - Improved in second start. Further improvement likely and could play a minor role

10. FUSION DIVINE - Fair fourth on debut. Improvement likely and should contest the finish of this race

11. FAKIM DE GUERON - Fair first two starts. More needed to win but could finish in the money

12. FINE LAME - Fifth in both starts to date. Improvement likely and is not out of it

13. FOX PAPA FOX - Good third on debut. Big chance if repeating that run and improvement likely

14. FANTINE VISAIS - Most experienced in the field but will need to find a few lengths to win

Summary A weakish looking field and it could be the first-timers (1) FARCEUR PIERJI and (2) FRANKEL DE BLARY that fight out the finish. (1) FARCEUR PIERJI qualified nicely and looked good in his second try. (2) FRANKEL DE BLARYcould be ready for this race and must be given respect. (13) FOX PAPA FOX looks the best of the ones that have raced before.

Selections

(1) FARCEUR PIERJI - (2) FRANKEL DE BLARY - (13) FO X PAPA FOX - (11) FAKIM DE GUERON