COMPIEGNE - 12th March Trainer of the day : Cédric Boutin (201, 303, 410, 604) Jockey of the day : Coralie Pacaut (301, 401, 601, 801) Horse of the day : Palombe (506) Dark Horse : Max la Fripouille (103) Race 1 1. PRINCE NOMAD - Won a Quinte over a shorter trip here in July of last season but will find this a difficult task and others are preferred 2. PINKIE BROWN - A former hurdles and steeplechase winner in Great Britain he found the winning groove on the level at Cagnes last time. Interesting 3. MAX LA FRIPOUILLE - A five time winner from thirty three he finished a length and a half third to Dark Dream at Cagnes in January and will get closer this time 4. DARK DREAM - Won one of these feature events at Cagnes in January but has been well held off in two subsequent runs so looking for a bounce back 5. MY SWEET LORD - Gained the last of his half dozen wins at Maisons-Laffitte last April but was regressive in a handful of runs thereafter
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COMPIEGNE - 12th March
Trainer of the day : Cédric Boutin (201, 303, 410, 604)
Jockey of the day : Coralie Pacaut (301, 401, 601, 801)
Horse of the day : Palombe (506)
Dark Horse : Max la Fripouille (103)
Race 1
1. PRINCE NOMAD - Won a Quinte over a shorter trip here in July of last season but will find this a difficult task and others are preferred
2. PINKIE BROWN - A former hurdles and steeplechase winner in Great Britain he found the winning groove on the level at Cagnes last time. Interesting
3. MAX LA FRIPOUILLE - A five time winner from thirty three he finished a length and a half third to Dark Dream at Cagnes in January and will get closer this time
4. DARK DREAM - Won one of these feature events at Cagnes in January but has been well held off in two subsequent runs so looking for a bounce back
5. MY SWEET LORD - Gained the last of his half dozen wins at Maisons-Laffitte last April but was regressive in a handful of runs thereafter
6. HAYA KAN - Notched up victory number six at Nantes last November and despite the ever increasing handicap mark can go well. Proven fresh
7. TRES SOLID - An eight time winner from fifty seven and won a claimer at Cagnes-sur-Mer in January. Not in the same form since and is overlooked here
8. TEMPLE BOY - Strung together a run of really good efforts late last year before a rather tame attempt against some of these at Cagnes on latest start
9. LINARDO - Has done well since arriving from Germany winning twice which include scraping home last time at Deauville. Might struggle this time though
10. OEUVRE - She is four from forty two and notched up two in a row at Bordeaux-Le -Bouscat last November and must come into the reckoning on reappearance
11. ROUXEVILLE - One of the more lightly raced ones's in the field boasting three wins from just the thirteen starts. Still needs a big one today
12. VASY SAKHEE - She has won two of her eighteen outings and despite what looks like a very stiff mark could be an each way player
13. GONZALO - He has won three of his twenty two runs and has been mixing the flat with both hurdles and steeplechases. Others look better today
14. DARK DESIRE - He has just the sole success from twenty two starts but basically rarely runs a poor one and can be counted in here
15. SCANDALEUX - He is a triple winner from twenty four including an ordinary handicap at Cagnes-sur-Mer on penultimae start. Others look better handicapped
16. FAIR TRADE - Once a very good sort in Germany with a turn of foot he has continued to display ability in this country. Each way claims perhaps
Summary
Nothing quiet like a sixteen runner field going at pace in a distance event to set the pulse racing so this Quinte sets up to be a real corker with many of the runners so closely matched. A stab is taken on (14) DARK DESIRE to take the honours following a series of meritorious efforts. (6) HAYA KAN is a danger to all and can go well fresh. (16) FAIR TRADE can get the strong pace he so craves. (3) MAX LA FRIPOUILLE and (10) OEUVRE have at least got strong each way claims also. None of the others would be surprise packets for that matter in a mouthwatering opening to proceedings.
Selections
(14) DARK DESIRE - (6) HAYA KAN - (16) FAIR TRADE - (3) MAX LA
FRIPOUILLE - (10) OEUVRE - (8) TEMPLE BOY - (4) DARK DREAM - (7) TRES SOLID
Race 2
1. LIPARI - Grand campaigner in Germany and won a claimer at Marseille-Borely last time out
2. NOSTALBOWL - Currently on a hat trick after gaining two emphatic wins at Cagnes this term
3. DOME DE LA BLAIRIE - Four time winner from fifty two and two good placings in latest efforts
4. DON PAPA - Won at Cagnes in January and went well enough then next time before a laboured latest try
5. SERIENSCHOCK - Lovely dual purpose campaigner who has loads of ability. Never to be ruled out
6. FONTVIEILLE - Has won nine of her seventy three starts and runner up to Nostabowl last time . Every hope
7. CREATEUR - Thrice a winner from twenty nine and could be coming to the boil once more
8. ENFIN SEULS - Made it career win number three on penultimate start but made a poor job of follow up bid last year
9. RUDEBAN - Has been mixing codes without success for nearly a year so best watched here
10. SCOTTISH SUN - Won at Cagnes last month before a sub par effort also back there subsequently
11. AYGUEMORTE - Only the one victory from forty three and that stat is quiet damning so overlooked
Summary
When an animal starts hitting the heights of form like (2) NOSTALBOWL has been doing this year at Cagnes it is generally not a good idea to oppose such types so even though lumbered with penalties he is still made a strong selection to gain the hat trick and in doing so confirm the placings with (6) FONTVIEILLE from last time. The evergreen (5) SERIENSCHOCK and (1) LIPARI looked booked for the frame.
1. MEASURE OF A DAY - He is still a maiden after a dozen starts but has a lofty enough rating to be very competitive here
2. RASTER - Placed in half of his eight runs and could conceivably trouble the judge again
3. HENRY BRULARD - One win from nineteen and was third in a claimer here last week so every chance
4. VICOPISANO - Still a maiden after eight but had shown promise till a puncture last time out
5. BAFANA LINNGARI - Not too much much promise in his three starts late last year so must do better
6. SIGLO DE ORO - Runner up on penultimate start at Le-Croise-Laroche so could figure today
7. MOJO BOY - Just a couple of places in his seven runs and will do well to get close at all
8. WINSTON IS BACK - A newcomer by Poet's Voice who is hopefully well named for connection on belated debut
Summary
(1) MEASURE OF A DAY will most certainly get fewer opportunities to beak his duck than this poor looking claiming contest for males. He has achieved a fair level of form and basically should be greeting the judge in front. (3) HENRY BRULARD ran well here last week so must enter calculations. (6) SIGLO DE ORO and (2) RASTER are best of the rest.
Selections
(1) MEASURE OF A DAY - (3) HENRY BRULARD - (6) SIGLO DE ORO - (2)
RASTER
Race 4
1. WIMALYA - Won nicely last December in Deauville but blew out in two races at Chantilly this year
2. ENVY - Off the mark on the last of her ten starts here last week and a surefire player again
3. DITES MOI - Yet to be placed in four runs and looks a forlorn hope once more here today
4. COURTESANA - Tenth on debut at Saint-Cloud last November and needs to improve markedly on that
5. VIDA LOCA - Just the one success from nineteen but has been pretty consistent in the main
6. SILVER GIRL - Off the mark on the last of her six runs which was at Cagnes last month so can go well
7. VINACCIA - Her best placing from half a dozen runs was in third but needs a lifetime best now
8. BROOKLYN SISTER - Finished eighth on debut at Angers last October but that will not suffice here
9. PLANTAYYA - Very little in her four runs to date and will be as easy chuck out for this too
10. RACHAEL'S ROCKET - One win from her thirteen starts and was second to Envy here a few days ago
11. VEGA DE LA CUESTA - Third on debut last season but it has not been straightforward in a handful of runs since
12. SATILLA - Nothing at all in her three efforts to date and she must make drastic improvement
13. ESPALDINHA - Put together four good runs during the middle to later stages of last season but still more required
Summary
A quick reappearance here for (2) ENVY who shed her maiden status in fine style over this course and distance just a few days ago. There is no reason at all why she will not confirm the form with the second from that day (10) RACHAEL'S ROCKET who still looks set for the forecast ahead of (6) SILVER GIRL and (1) WIMALYA.
1. SWEET THOMAS - Genuine German performer who has found winning just a bit tough but always to be trusted
2. SAMIRE - He has won two from twenty seven but has had a torrid time over hurdles of late
3. KING PLATIN - A dual winner from twenty seven but has been beaten far enough on all four starts this year
4. COPYING - Won on her debut here exactly a year ago but just the one subsequent run soon after. Back from that absence
5. NACHT - Only the one victory from thirty nine and is very easy to oppose now. A chuck out
6. PALOMBE - Very lightly raced winning as a two year old back in 2106 and just three efforts since which had promise. Look's the one here
7. INFANTA ISABELLA - Fifth on her only start at Chepstow in June of last year. Interesting raider from Britain
Summary
There are two striking features of this conditions event. Firstly Andre Fabres' representative (6) PALOMBE looks an absolute shoe in on the ratings and form having been lightly raced and merits the nap of the day and secondly the fact that George Baker sends the onced raced (7) INFANTA ISABELLA all the way over from Britain. (1) SWEET THOMAS is reliable for third with (4) COPYING next.
1. HEXIS - Was in really good form until stepping up in class lately where found out
2. QUALISAGA - Off the mark on the last of her eleven starts at Strasbourg in October so could be dangerous
3. SUN DE L'ORME - Finished third on her debut last October but poor in four subsequent outings
4. LOUVE SAGE - Had a productive last season winning four from ten and could be the type to improve a little
5. BAR MINA - Just the one win from eighteen and starting to look very exposed nowadays
6. FOX MINT - Only one place from five outings between here and in Britain and easy now to oppose
7. FAMILY MONEY - Placed in three of his eleven runs but he has work to do now at this stage
8. CONSTANTINOPLE - Sole success from ten came as a two year old but lightly raced since then
9. SABAWA - Dual winner from nineteen but has had plenty of racing and is well exposed
Summary
(2) QUALISAGA and Hexis are the two that leap off the page here as far as where the winner might emanate from. The former is chosen to carry on some good work from late last season which saw her sign off with a win at Strasbourg. (1) HEXIS will appreciate this drop in class and should be good for second. (4) LOUVE SAGE and (7) FAMILY MONEY can make the judge work too.
1. ALLEGRO FORTE - Five time scorer from eighteen but completely out of form at this moment
2. PORTALAY - Won twice last season and would have a chance if ready to go on reappearance
3. SANDOSIDE - Nine time winner from eighty seven but latest few efforts would not enthuse anybody
4. STAR SYSTEM - Thrice a winner from thirty one and good second at Cagnes last time out so every chance
5. HUNDRED ACRE - Twice a winner from nineteen but on a long losing run now and cannot be fancied
6. WARRIGAL - Last of seven wins came at Mons and does a lot of racing in Belgium with success
7. RAVEN RIDGE - Five time winner from forty seven but last two outings are well below standard
Summary
It is easy enough to side with (2) PORTALAY for this small field claiming contest. The selection won twice last year in a good second half of the season and will be a big force in this company if ready after a short break which he should be given connections. (7) RAVEN RIDGE should prefer this easier grade. (4) STAR SYSTEM and (6) WARRIGAL should run well also.
Selections
(2) PORTALAY - (7) RAVEN RIDGE - (4) STAR SYSTEM - (6) WARRIGAL
Race 8
1. BELARISSO - Has won half a dozen times from thirty three. Finished last season in great nick and has already won this term
2. MONTESQUIEU - Thirteen time winner from ninety but completely out of form so far this year and not considered
3. KINGS LYN - Dual winner from thirty and good runner up at Pau in a claimer last time. Each way chance
4. COCO PANACHE - Just the one place from half a dozen outings but surely an outsider here today
5. RODYANA - Triple scorer from twenty three. Almost a year since last of those and plenty to prove now
6. SYNDROMOS - Twice a winner from twenty seven. This dual purpose campaigner is a high risk bet
7. TWISTINA - Only one win from twenty but very nice effort when runner up at Marseille -Borley last time. Big player
8. ANOTHER LOVE - Remains a maiden after ten and just a couple of places in those. Others much preferred
9. O CIUCIARELLA - Still a maiden after eleven and looks a complete no hope in this too today
Summary
Hopefully the backers will have had a profitable day up to this juncture and it will continue if Pierre-Charles Boudot can help his legion of followers by steering (3) KINGS LYN into the number one spot. The gelding signalled a return to form when runner up in a Pau claimer last time and can go one better here. Many will prefer the chances of (7) TWISTINA and with some merit. (1) BELARISSO and (2) MONTESQUIEU can come next.
Trainer of the day : Matthieu Abrivard (112, 302, 607, 812)
Jockey of the day : Matthieu Abrivard (112, 302, 607, 812)
Horse of the day : Fresh Bidder (101)
Dark Horse : Cash Pride (802)
Race 1
1. FRESH BIDDER - Third on debut at Rouen-Mauquenchy on February 4 and repeated the dose at the same track three weeks later
2. FLEUR DE PENGUEN - Third at Auch and Montauban either side of fifth place on only previous visit to this track in December
3. FOREMAN - Only placing from five races when third of nine at Agen-Le Passage in January
4. FILLE A PAPA - Yet to show anything worth while in seven racecourse appearances to date
5. FANTINE VISAIS - Prominent for a long time when fifth of 14 at Laval last time out on February 19
6. FLY - A 7.7/1-shot when third of eight first time up at Toulouse on January 15
7. FILS DU SOIR - Stepped up on debut fifth at Agen-Le Passage when runner-up of 10 at Toulouse on February 11
8. FIFTY FIFTY YUCCA - Third of six at this venue last month on first run since debut last September
9. FABULOUS SMART - Disqualified twice before finishing eighth of 12 at 71/1 at Laval latest
10. FELINE VISAIS - Improved on debut effort when fourth of 12 at 102/1 at Cholet last week
11. FRANC SUCCES - Three moderate efforts so far. Distant sixth of nine at this venue last month
12. FRESKA DE VANDEL - Debut for filly by Timoko out of Polka de Vandel. Qualified at Meslay-du-Maine
Summary
The Sebastien Guarato-trained (1) FRESH BIDDER is taken to get punters off to
a good start by losing his maiden tag at the third attempt after two third places. (5) FANTINE VISAIS was prominent for a long way at Laval last time and can play a part along with the newcomer (12) FRESKA DE VANDEL - a daughter of Timoko.
Selections
(1) FRESH BIDDER - (5) FANTINE VISAIS - (12) FRESKA DE VANDEL - (6)
FLY
Race 2
1. ELLE LIMOUSINE - In the frame three times in 2017. Fourth of 14 to (4) ECLIPSE MELODY on first run this year. Back shoes removed first time
2. EL SENOR - Runner-up three times last term. First run for five months when third of 16 at Auch on February 25
3. EPSOM DE GOUPILLEL - On a hattrick after wins last month at Agen-Le Passage and at this venue
4. ECLIPSE MELODY - Broke duck at this track on February 18. Sixth of 12 at Agen-Le Passage last week
5. EODICE PIEMONT - A win and two places in January but disqualified at Agen-Le Passage on March 4
6. EAGLE FORLIFE - A win and a third at Villeneuve-sur-Lot last May. Runner-up of 16 at Auch last month
7. ELIXIR MERITE - Scored at Grenade-sur-Garonne last June and on ridden debut at Toulouse last month
8. EPEE DE JANEIRO - Off the mark at the 10th attempt at Nantes on February 25. Back shoes off first time
9. ELIXIR DU GILET - A win and two places in 2017. Disqualified here on ridden debut latest. Starts from 25m line and fully unshod first time
10. EKIR DE MAI - In-and-out performer who notched-up second career win at Toulouse in January
11. ECLAT DE REP - Unbeaten in three appearances between August and October. First run since
12. ELIVA D'ERIGUY - Placed five times from 12 races last year. Not seen since the end of August
13. EVA MOKO - Successful at Toulouse and at Agen-Le Passage last year. First run since October
Summary
The unbeaten (11) ECLAT DE REP can add to his sequence despite not being seen since October. Francois Pierre Bossuet's son of Texas Charm seems to have a touch of class however if he is a bit ring rusty the hattrick-seeking (3) EPSOM DE GOUPILLEL will probably be the one to take advantage. Nantes-winner (8) EPEE DE JANEIRO also has claims for a share of the purse.
Selections
(11) ECLAT DE REP - (3) EPSOM DE GOUPILLEL - (8) EPEE DE JANEIRO -
(4) ECLIPSE MELODY
Race 3
1. BETTINA D'AVRIL - Scored three times in 2017. Fourth of 15 behind runner-up (3) ASCAIN at Toulouse last month
2. AULYNX D'ANY - Third twice from three runs at this track. Eighth of 16 to third-placed (2) AULYNX D'ANY at Angers latest
3. ASCAIN - Course winner in 2016. Runner-up of 15 at Toulouse latest on February 24
4. UGO DE LA LEU - Not on the podium since second at Saint-Galmier last May. Disqualified at Laval latest
5. ULYSSE DE VRIE - Two ridden wins in the past. Scored in harness at Saint-Galmier in January
6. ATHOS DE MARLAU - Eight wins from 73 outings in harness. Fifth of 10 here on ridden debut last June
7. VOICE OF THE ANGEL - Hasn't won since 2015. Third at Angers last month. Disqualified at Vincennes latest
8. ARENGA DE NERET - One placing from eight ridden races. First outing under the saddle since May
9. VEINARD DE FARCHAT - Won this race last year. First run for 11 months when sanctioned at Angers on February 9 when still in with a chance of a place
10. ASLY DE FLORANGE - Three victories last year. Barefoot for the first time in four appearances
11. VITALINO - Latest victory achieved in 2014. Lightly raced last year. To the rear at Enghien on first run of 2018
12. UCIOLE JOY - Course winner twice last year. Starts from 25m line in first ridden race since October
13. VINCENT DES OBEAUX - Fourth at Vincennes in January. Third of 14 at Enghien next time out on February 24
14. UT DE DOMPIERRE - A win and two places last backend. Fourth of 16 in a harness claimer at Enghien last time
Summary
Last year's winner of this race (9) VEINARD DE FARCHAT was still in line for a place when breaking stride in his first outing for 11 months at Angers on February 9 - a big run is expected if he can keep rhythm this time. (13) VINCENT DES OBEAUX has been running with aplomb recently and can figure on the podium. (10) ASLY DE FLORANGE - who scored three times last year - also comes into
the equation.
Selections
(9) VEINARD DE FARCHAT - (13) VINCENT DES OBEAUX - (10) ASLY DE
FLORANGE - (2) AULYNX D'ANY
Race 4
1. DEUX POMMES - Placed three times since opening account at Valence-sur-Baise last June. Second run back from three months off
2. DEESSE D'ARAC - Broke duck at this track in October. Runner-up of 15 at Cholet last week
3. DIABLE LUDOIS - Three wins from eight outings last year. Returns to action after a six-month break
4. DINGUE DE ROCK - Recorded third career victory - and by a wide margin - when barefoot for the first time in nine months at Vire on February 21
5. DIVINE DU FOSSE - Scored twice last term. Fourth to (8) DIVA DU VALLON at Agen-Le Passage last month. Unplaced at Toulouse next time
6. DJANGO RIO - Successful at Cabourg in December. Third run back from a two-month break
7. DAUMESNIL - Runner-up at Lyon-La Soie when unshod first time in January and went one place better at Saint-Galmier last month
8. DIVA DU VALLON - Notched-up second win of February when beating two of these at this track a fortnight ago
9. DIABOLO - Completed a hattrick at Grenade-sur- on January 14. Starts from the 25m line
10. DREAM ALONG - Enjoying a good spell of form with the back shoes off - three wins and a second
11. DE PADD - Added to win at Nimes in November when coming out on top at Toulouse last month. Eighth of 18 latest to (10) DREAM ALONG at Agen-Le Passage
12. DROLE DE DESTIN - Latest win came at Agen-Le Passage 12 months ago. Seventh of 18 to (10) DREAM ALONG at the same track last week
13. DOLLAR DU CAUX - Placed three times last year (twice in ridden races) and back on the podium when third to (8) DIVA DU VALLON here on February 25
14. DIMANCHE D'AVRIL - Third at Toulouse in January and runner-up at the same track next time. Disqualified at Agen-Le Passage last week
15. DANUBE BLEU - Scored at Biarritz and Fleurance last summer. First race since October
16. DEATH VALLEY - Successful twice last summer but not seen since down the field at Toulouse at the end of October
Summary
(4) DINGUE DE ROCK won by a wide margin at Vire last time - when barefoot for the first time in nine months - and can double up here. He won't necessarily have it all his own way as (7) DAUMESNIL has also been transformed running fully unshod recently - only being beaten by one horse in two races - and (9) DIABOLO completed a hattrick at Grenade-sur-Garonne in mid-January.
Selections
(4) DINGUE DE ROCK - (7) DAUMESNIL - (9) DIABOLO - (10) DREAM
ALONG - (6) DJANGO RIO
Race 5
1. CANDEUR DE BEYLEV - Two wins in 2016. Only seen once the following year. Sixth of 14 behind runner-up (13) CIRTE LA TOUR at Grenade-sur-Garonne in January
2. CAPUCINE NAY - Best recent form has come under the saddle but was runner-up at this track in harness in October 2016
3. CAMA JIM - 25-race maiden. Not seen since October. Barefoot for the first time at this track
4. CENDRILLON - In the frame four times last summer but has broken stride in both appearances this term
5. CREME D'HUBEL - Won at Castillonnes in September. First run since fourth of 16 at Castelsarrasin in November
6. CHANELLE DU PLAIN - Victorious at Toulouse in January. Fourth of 16 back at the same track latest
7. CLE DU LAS VEGAS - Triumphed at Les Sables-d'Olonne in September. Third of 14 at Machecoul on February 4 on return from four months off
8. CAME DU CALORNE - All three career wins achieved in 2016. First run for two months when sixth of 18 at Cabourg on February 4
9. CORSICA SKY - Latest win gained in 2016. Third in a ridden race at Toulouse last month. First run for new trainer and back shoes off first time
10. CALINE DE FEMISSON - Third at Grenade-sur-Garonne in mid-January in first race this year. Runner-up of 16 at Machecoul last month
11. CYNTHIA CLEM - Won at Agen-Le Passage in January and second of 14 there last week. Hasn't shown the same level of form at this track. Starts from 25m line
12. CALLAS DE MARZY - Latest victory came at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle last May. Third of 14 behind runner-up (11) CYNTHIA CLEM at Agen-Le Passage last week
13. CIRTE LA TOUR - Runner-up at Grenade-sur-Garonne in January beating four who re-oppose. Disqualified at this track next time
14. CHARMEUSE D'OR - Second twice in December. Sent off favourite when only ninth of 15 here on February 25
15. CRYSTAL PEARL - Two wins and five places from 12 outings in 2017. Not seen since October
16. CORSE ALDO - Second to (11) CYNTHIA CLEM at Agen-Le Passage in January. Ninth of 16 at Toulouse last time
17. CARESSE DU CEBE - Hasn't won since three successes in 2016. Placed twice in mid-winter. Seventh of 14 behind runner-up (11) CYNTHIA CLEM at Agen-Le Passage latest
18. CANTELLIVA - Scored on only previous visit to this track in November. Runner-up three times since but disqualified last twice
Summary
(18) CANTELLIVA won here in November on her first visit and can put a couple of recent disqualifications behind her in this race for six-year old mares. The opposition is headed by (10) CALINE DE FEMISSON who is looking for a third podium in a row while Toulouse-winner (6) CHANELLE DU PLAIN continues to be competitive.
Selections
(18) CANTELLIVA - (10) CALINE DE FEMISSON - (6) CHANELLE DU PLAIN -
(13) CIRTE LA TOUR - (14) CHARMEUSE D'OR
Race 6
1. VIKING DE L'ORMEAU - Scored at Toulouse in January 2017. 11th of 18 here on February 25 on first run since June
2. BLACK JACK LA NUIT - A win and five places last year. First run for three months when second of 18 at Pont-Chateau on February 18
3. ANGE DU PORTO - A win and three places last term. Debut for new trainer on first outing since December
4. COSMOS PERRINE - Took two claimers in mid-winter. To the rear in a class C last time out
5. BALLEDONIA - Fourth of 13 in a class E at Machecoul when last barefoot on February 4. Prepared for this race
6. BIR HAKEIM - In the frame three times last year. Eighth of 18 at Vire on February 21
7. AVOCAT DES LOYAUX - Dual course-winner. Runs fully unshod for the first time since last July
8. ATOME DESBOIS - Won at Miramont-de-Guyenne last June. Seventh of 18 at 209/1 at this track on February 25
9. AVENIR D'OR - Hasn't shown any worthwhile form since 2016. 13th of 16 behind fifth-placed (16) VERTIGO DU KLAU at Agen-Le Passage latest
10. BALLERINA BELLA - Four wins last year. Runner-up in a Quinte at Vincennes in January. Broke stride next time
11. BELLE DE MANCHE - Three wins and five places last term. Third at Saint-Brieuc in January. 12th of 18 at Pont-Chateau on February 18
12. BELLE DE ROSSIGNOL - Not on the podium since second at Angers 11 months ago. Seventh of 18 behind runner-up (2) BLACK JACK LA NUIT at Pont-Chateau latest
13. BANJO CHARENTAIS - Made it three podiums in a row when third of 16 at Agen-Le Passage last week
14. ARCADIE DE L'ISOP - Hasn't won since obliging at Montauban last June. Runner-up at the same venue in December. Ninth of 16 at Agen-Le Passage latest
15. VOLCAN DU VALLON - Won four times in a row between August and November last year. First run for two months when sixth of 15 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on March 3
16. VERTIGO DU KLAU - Both career wins came in 2013. Third at Cagnes-sur-Mer last month. Disqualified next time
Summary
After two preparatory runs with shoes on Jean-Marie Monclin's charge (5) BALLEDONIA is barefoot and well drawn behind the autostart for her target. Dual course-winner (7) AVOCAT DES LOYAUX - fully unshod for the first time since July - and Pont-Chateau runner-up (2) BLACK JACK LA NUIT are capable of making their presence felt.
Selections
(5) BALLEDONIA - (7) AVOCAT DES LOYAUX - (2) BLACK JACK LA NUIT -
(10) BALLERINA BELLA - (4) COSMOS PERRINE
Race 7
1. CUMULUS DELO - Runner-up at Bagneres-de-Luchon in August and at Jarnac in September - but yet to win from 21 races. Second run back from a five-month break
2. CESAR DE RIBERE - Best placing for nine nonths when runner-up of 17 at this track on February 18
3. CIPION DUPEROUZEL - Back to form when third at Saint-Brieuc in January. Fourth of 18 at Angers next time
4. CAID BROSSARDIERE - Won at Cazaubon-Barbotan in October. First run for three months but is barefoot for the first time since July
5. CALINOU DU BLEUET - Took a claimer at Montauban last month. Sixth of 15 at Agen-Le Passage in a ridden race last week
6. CYRANO D'HUON - Scored at La Roche-Posay last August. Second race back from three months off
7. CAP DES TESNIERES - Both career wins achieved in 2016. Second in a claimer at this track in December. Sixth of 16 at Seiches-sur-le-Loir last week
8. CHARMANT DU LANGIS - Not on the podium since winning at Langon in June. Sixth of 16 to (11) CACAO at Toulouse on February 24
9. COSSEEN DU VIVIEN - Three podium finishes in a row in the summer but not in the frame since. 15th of 18 at Agen-Le Passage last month
10. CUMIN DU PONT - Third of 16 to (11) CACAO at Toulouse on February 24. Still to win after 42 races
11. CACAO - Doubled career tally when scoring at Toulouse on February 24. Disqualified in three out of last five outings
12. CHRISTMAS DU CEBE - Triumphed three times last year. First run since sixth of 16 at Grenade-sur-Garonne in December. Starts from the 25m line
13. COCKTAIL DU NORD - Three wins last summer/autumn and added to spoils at Toulouse in January. Third of 14 to (16) CALIN NARCY here last month
14. CAPTAIN BLEU - Course winner in 2016. Second to (16) CALIN NARCY at this track on February 18. Seventh of 15 also here next time
15. CRAZY DE NAIADE - A win and seven placings last year. Sixth of 16 at Toulouse latest on February 14
16. CALIN NARCY - Course winner on February 18 beating two of these. Fourth of 16 at Challans last week
17. CAID DU PERCHE - On a good sequence including four second places. Fourth of 18 at Agen-Le Passage latest
18. CAPTAIN AVENTURE - Won at this track in 2015. Third at Agen-Le Passage in January. To the rear at Toulouse last time
Summary
After two promising efforts so far this term Loic Vaubert's (3) CIPION DUPEROUZEL can open his 2018 account. On a good day the in-and-out (11) CACAO could pose a threat to the selection. (4) CAID BROSSARDIERE - who resumes after a three-month break and is barefoot for the first time since July - could also be involved in the finish.
1. ADDAX DU VIVIER - In good form including a win at Beaumont-de-Lomagne in November and a third at this track in December
2. CASH PRIDE - Seven victories in 2017. Runner-up of 15 in a class E at this track on February 25
3. UNIVERS DES VOSGES - Not on the podium since winning a claimer at Langon in September 2016. Disqualified last twice
4. BORA DU CHATELET - A win and five places from 10 races last term. Third run back from five months off
5. ULYSSE DU DEMON - Opened 2018 account at Agen-Le Passage on February 17. Seventh of 16 behind third-placed (6) CRAZY HORSE at the same track last week
6. CRAZY HORSE - Second at Saint-Galmier in February. Fast-finishing third of 16 after being boxed-in at Agen-Le Passage latest
7. UCIANO - Won at Langon in September. Sixth of 17 behind third-placed (17) VERTIGE DE CHENU here in October. Second run back from three months off
8. COMTE DU VIVIER - Successful at Nantes on February 19. Struggled in class A company at Enghien nine days later
9. AMICALEMENT VOTRE - Two victories in 2017 but disqualified in all three outings so far this term
10. VALENTINO CREPIN - Latest victories gained in 2015. Fifth at Toulouse last month before being sanctioned early on next time
11. UNIVERSAL CAT - Hasn't won since 2016 and not seen since midfield in a claimer at this track in December. Debut for new trainer
12. DIEGO SAUTONNE - Performed with credit at Vincennes during the winter - including two wins
13. SHARK ATTACK - Came out on top at Toulouse in January. Sanctioned twice since. Starts from 25m line
14. BADIUS DE TILOU - Hasn't won for 22 months and only placed once last year. Second run back from a three-month break
15. ARIBO MIX - Hasn't won since 2016. Third at Agen-Le Passage last month. Fifth of 14 behind third-placed (16) VERY VERY FAST at the same venue last week
16. VERY VERY FAST - Runner-up in a claimer at Vincennes in December. Third of 14 at Agen-Le Passage on March 4
17. VERTIGE DE CHENU - Three course wins and third here in October. Fifth of
15 behind third-placed (15) ARIBO MIX at Agen-Le Passage last month
18. UT WIN - Most recent win came in 2016. Ninth of 15 behind third-placed (15) ARIBO MIX at Agen-Le Passage latest. Front shoes off only first time
Summary
(12) DIEGO SAUTONNE arrives on the back of some decent efforts at Vincennes - including two wins - and has the ammunition to take the lucky last. Nantes-winner (8) COMTE DU VIVIER was aiming too high last time but can figure in this grade. (6) CRAZY HORSE would have finished even closer at Agen-Le Passage last time with some luck in running.
Selections
(12) DIEGO SAUTONNE - (8) COMTE DU VIVIER - (6) CRAZY HORSE - (13)
SHARK ATTACK - (1) ADDAX DU VIVIER
TOULOUSE - 12th March
Trainer of the day : François Nicolle (202, 205, 301)
Jockey of the day : Gaëtan Masure (202, 301)
Horse of the day : Yayajonh (502)
Dark Horse : Jardin Fleuri (702)
Race 1
1. THAWRY - Much improved second start. Should be fit enough to fight out the finish of this race
2. DANTZIG CHOP - Did not show much on debut. Likely to improve on that but unlikely to win
3. ESKIZZI - Well beaten on debut. Could improve but is unlikely to win this race. Others preferred
4. HOW INSENSITIVE - Has improved with each run. Returns from a break and has a chance if fit
5. SHUTKA - Promising first two runs which were both at this track. Big chance if returning fit from a break
6. L'OR ET L'ARGENT - Promising debut third but may need to do more than that to win this race. Can place
7. SPEEDY PICNIC - Runner-up on debut last month. This is a tougher task but is not out of it
8. AMHURST - Improved with each run but is returning from a break and is likely to need this run
Summary
(7) SPEEDY PICNIC did well enough on her recent debut when runner-up. She has fitness on her side and she could go one better. (5) SHUTKA has done well in both of her starts and they were at this track. She is returning from a break and her fitness will need to be taken on trust. (1) THAWRY has a winning chance and is improving.
1. ESPOIR DE CANDALE - Has yet to win a race but is versatile distance wise and is clearly not out of it
2. CARTESIENNE - Has ability and will prefer this distance to his last run. The one to beat
3. COSI FAN TUTTE - Returns from a break Does well this distance and has a winning chance
4. ADIOS CLEMENTO - Has struggled since returning from a break but is capable of better and deserves respect
5. CALL OF DUTY - Won a steeple-chase last time out. Has done well enough hurdling to have a winning chance
6. YERMO - Has struggled in four starts since winning a race in November. More needed to win
7. CETAO - Modest last three runs and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred
8. ARTHUR DES ARACHIS - Battling to win a race and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
9. LE PRELAT - Needed comeback run. Likely to be fitter this time but will need to improve to win
10. BEAU DIAMANT - Better over the larger obstacles. Not out of it but this run will bring him on
11. VICQ D'AZYR - Has not shown much so far and needs major improvement to win this race
12. GANGNAM STYLE - Battling to regain best form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
Summary
(2) CARTESIENNE probably needed her comeback run and anyway this shorter distance is likely to suit he much better She should prove hard to beat in this line-up.(3) COSI FAN TUTTE is not the most reliable but does have ability and could contest the finish once again. (5) CALL OF DUTY improved last year and is not out of it.
Selections
(2) CARTESIENNE - (3) COSI FAN TUTTE - (5) CALL OF DUTY - (1) ESPOIR
DE CANDALE
Race 3
1. ENFANT DU LARGE - Runner-up in latest start which was over this course and distance. Can go one better
2. SCHWARZWALD - Just needed last run. Tries the larger obstacles and is not out of it. Chance
3. ELYT OF GOLD - Clearly has ability. Tries the larger obstacles for the first time. Has a winning chance
4. EGIRL - Has not shown anything yet but has been supplemented into this race. Can improve
5. ASTARRAC - Disappointing in both claimers this year. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Summary
(1) ENFANT DU LARGE did well enough over hurdles without winning but that could come soon as his first crack over the larger obstacles resulted in a runner-up berth. That experience should stand him in good stead for this race and he could go one better. (2) SCHWARZWALD has won over hurdles and tries Steeple-casing with ambitions.
Selections
(1) ENFANT DU LARGE - (2) SCHWARZWALD - (3) ELYT OF GOLD
Race 4
1. MYSTERIEUX - Not disgraced in comeback run. Loves this track and trip. Go close. Supplemented
2. VICQUEMARE - Needed last run. Likely to do much better over this course and distance. Can upset
3. BEAU VALLEY - Improved with every run this year. More needed to win but could earn some money
4. FAIPASSI FAIPASSA - Disappointing last run. has won over this course and distance. Consider
5. CATCH DREAM - Fit and ready for this. Won claimer in latest but may need to do more to win this race
6. BOLDIKO - Likes this course. Ultra consistent and likely to be right there at the finish once again
7. TRICHEUR - Not disgraced when fifth in latest start. this is tougher but could play a minor role
8. ELLECOURT - Much improved last run. May be better on the PSF though and others are preferred
9. REMISA - Just needed comeback run. Likely to do better back on the turf. Place chance
10. ACHICOCO - Battling a bit to regain winning form but could pop up in the places once again
11. PRINCE DINO - Well beaten in latest start but has won over this course and distanceWatch
Summary
(6) BOLDIKO was not disgraced when runner-up on his comeback run. He is ultra-consistent and is very likely to fight out the finish once again. The supplemented (1) MYSTERIEUX is likely to be the biggest threat but there are a number of other runners like (3) BEAU VALLEY and (5) CATCH DREAM that also hold winning chances.
1. ALISTAIR - Modest comeback run on the PSF. This shorter distance is a question mark. Deserves respect
2. YAYAJONH - Very good last two runs. Hard to oppose if fit after his break. Drops in distance
3. ASSENZIO - Disappointing last run and is returning from a break but both wins were this distance
4. OLESKA - Promising filly. Returns from a break but has won over this distance. Respect
5. SHAMDREAM - Won her debut in Madrid but this will be a lot tougher. Has been supplemented though
6. MARZINI - Fit and ready for this but does need to improve to win. Tries sprinting
7. COCOCHARME - Well beaten in both starts. Returns from a lengthy break and is likely to need this race
Summary
(2) YAYAJONH was placed fourth in a Listed race last time out which clearly suggests that he should win a race or two. This type of race looks ideal for him and the only two concerns are that his fitness will need to be taken on trust and will this shorter distance suit. In saying all that he should win and easily so.
1. MEELAD - Not disgraced when fourth in latest start. Clearly the one to beat if fit from the break
2. ZAWANI STAR - Won latest at this track. This is tougher but is not out of it. Consider
3. AL MAH'YOUB - Good debut win. Well beaten last time out but is likely to do better. Respect
4. SALEH - Good debut win on the PSF. This is tougher but must be given consideration
5. SHADDA'AD - Holding form well and has a winning chance if returning fit from a break
6. HELATAN - Only eighth on recent PSF debut. Could do better on the turf but this is a tough task
7. MASHHUR AL KHALEDIAH - Sixth on PSF debut. Could do better trying the turf this time. More needed though
8. SAKIM - Well beaten on debut in October 2017. Needs to do more returning from a break
9. DALMAZ LOTOIS - Sixth on PSF debut. Needs to do more to win a race like this. Others preferred
10. AL SAFENNE - First run for Saklawi Jadrane colt out of Al Sarwa. may need this experience
11. JAAHEZ - First run for No Risk Al Maury colt out of Ziva. Could be worth watching
12. AL SAIL - First run for General colt out of Alkadi. Others are preferred this time
13. AMJIZ DE PIBOUL - A Munjiz colt out of Amerella who is likely to need the experience on debut
Summary
(1) MEELAD did well when third on debut and was not disgraced when fourth at Saint Cloud next time out. He should be the one to beat returning from a break. The battle for the places look competitive and (5) SHADDA'ADdoes hold a winning chance if fit after a break. Both (2) ZAWANI STAR and (4) SALEH are not out of it.
1. KEPH DE LA MANCHA - Has yet to win a race after 21 starts and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
2. JARDIN FLEURI - Disappointing recent form but has run well at this track. Could play a minor role
3. CRACK MAMBO - Unreliable and is battling to regain best form but is capable of winning
4. GOT RUN - Needed comeback run. Needs to improve to win bit could pop up in the places
5. JUST YOU AND ME - Has struggled all year and is very unlikely to win this race. Others much preferred
6. FRIPONE - Took 31 starts to crack a win. This is tougher but could yet play a minor role
7. FLEUR DU BEQUET - Battling to regain best form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
8. BLOUMERI - Lightly raced and could still improve but this is toughest test to date
9. ARCTURUS - Fit and ready for this race but has not won for some time and needs to find a few lengths
10. WHAT A STORY - Won latest start over further. Picked up a penalty for that and this is tougher
11. AND BAROKE - Disappointing last run. Battling to regain best form but might earn some money
12. MANIMAN - Only modest recent form and needs major improvement to win this race. Others preferred
Summary
Probably the most open looking race on the card and a number of runners hold a winning chance. (9) ARCTURUSis fit and ready for this and was not disgraced when third in his latest start. (10) WHAT A STORY is coming off a nice win but carries a penalty and this looks a tougher task You cannot rule him out though. (4) GOT RUN and (6) FRIPONE could win.
Selections
(9) ARCTURUS - (10) WHAT A STORY - (4) GOT RUN - (6) FRIPONE
Race 8
1. TSAR DE CANDALE - Returns to the flat after a very lengthy break. Likely to need runs. Might place
2. EZA BELLE SAVE - First run for Jebeland Pontadour filly out of Belle Argence. May need this run
3. HALDANYRA - Probably needed come back run. Likely to be fitter and is distance suited. Chance
4. DEXTERS - Good first two runs. Looks the one to beat in this line-up. Big chance
5. EPSON DE LEONIE - Returns from a break and is back on the flat. Has a winning chance if fit
6. DOWNTON D'AYZA - Just needed last run. Capable of better and could play a minor role at best
7. DJANGO STAR - Only modest form shown so far and needs to find a few lengths to win. Might place
8. HALABAD - Fourth on debut this distance. This is likely to be a tougher test. More needed
9. DON ARTEMIO - First run for Annapolis gelding out of Dona Maria Marta. Might earn some money
10. DONA MARIBEL - Well beaten in both starts and best left to watch until she improves a lot
11. BENEFIZZ - First run for Benevolo de Paban filly out of Fizz du Pecos. May need the experience
Summary
(4) DEXTERS returned from a break to be runner-up in his latest start. That suggested that a winning turn was not far away and this race looks likely to suit. (5) EPSON DE LEONIE has the ability to win a race like this and should fight out the finish. (3) HALDANYRA and (9) DON ARTEMIO could both be in a battle for a stake cheque.
Selections
(4) DEXTERS - (5) EPSON DE LEONIE - (9) DON ARTEMIO - (3) HALDANYRA
