CABOURG - 18th August

Trainer of the day : Philippe Billard (212, 214)

Driver of the day : David Thomain (106, 203, 412, 512)

Horse of the day : Ellipse And Co (603)

Dark Horse : Désirée Star (107)

Race 1 1. COCCINELLE LUCINES - Three podium finishes last year - including sole win at Biarritz. Not in the frame so far this term. Sixth of 15 in a claimer at Dozule on August 9

2. CHARMIE DE MALTOT - Only win from 41 races came 24 months ago. Third at Vire in February. Sixth of 11 at Abbeville last Sunday

3. DELOREANE - Two successes last year. First appearance since March

4. CARTOUCHE JEMISKA - Obliged at Cherbourg in May. Third at Les Sables-d'Olonne last month. Disqualified in two out of three runs since

5. DORA LES JARRIAIS - A victory and four seconds this term. Sixth of 15 at Enghien on August 2

6. CHIPIE DE BEYLEV - Six podiums in a row - including wins at Valognes and Graignes - before breaking stride when still in contention at this track on August 4

7. DESIREE STAR - Added to win at Caen in April when coming out on top in a class D at Vincennes when last seen on June 13

8. CABRILLE MONTAVAL - Fourth twice last month before scoring in a 15-runner event at Dozule on August 2

9. CORSE ALDO - Disqualified four times in a row after finishing second at Reims in May. Seventh of 14 at Saint-Malo last week. Starts from 25m line

10. CLEA MIQUELLERIE - Won a class E at this track on August 4. Third of 11 also here in a class C a week ago

11. DOUCE REVELATION - Three wins last year and opened 2017 account at Vincennes in June. Fourth of 11 here last time

12. CASTANELLA - All four wins have come under the saddle. Not on the podium in harness since 2015

13. DONA MAZA - Best form shown in ridden races this year. Ninth of 11 behind runner-up (10) Clea Miquellerie in harness at this venue a week ago

14. DOUCHKA TURGOT - Had a successful winter in ridden races. Not seen since January

15. CLASSIC GLORY - Notched-up two wins last year. Third at Vincennes in April. First run since May

16. CORONA GEDE - All career wins have come in ridden races. Disqualified in three out of four appearances in harness - fifth of 14 at Caen in May on the other occasion

Summary The opener can go the way of (10) CLEA MIQUELLERIE who won at this track on August 4 before finishing a creditable third in a race at this level a week ago. (6) CHIPIE DE BEYLEV was still in contention on the turn for home earlier this month before breaking stride and is a danger if keeping within the rules. (5) DORA LES JARRIAIS has place claims at least.

Selections

(10) CLEA MIQUELLERIE - (6) CHIPIE DE BEYLEV - (5) DORA LES JARRIAIS

- (8) CABRILLE MONTAVAL - (16) CORONA GEDE

Race 2 1. BETWEEN - Two wins in 2016. Fifth podium finish of this term when third at Saint-Malo on August 9. Fifth of 10 at this venue on Tuesday

2. LET IT HAPPEN - Two wins in Sweden this year. Eighth of 10 in Gothenburg on August 3. Front shoes off first time

3. SNYTING - Scored in Sweden in May. First run since June and debut for new trainer

4. AVENTURIER - Sole win from 70 outings came in 2015. Only visit to the podium this term came when runner-up at Evreux in May

5. HELIOS - Two successes in Germany in 2016. Third podium finish of this campaign when runner-up of eight at Berlin-Mariendorf on July 28

6. BOTRO CAYENNAIS - Three ridden wins last season. Fourth harness podium of 2017 when third of 10 at Neuille-Pont-Pierre last week

7. PATHOS OM - Probably better under the saddle - runner-up at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle in a ridden race latest - but has won in harness in the past

8. GOOD'S OF NORWAY - No impact in three previous visits to France but this time arrives on the back of two wins and fifth place in a G2. Barefoot first time

9. AS DE LAVAL - Took a claimer at Molieres in July. Fifth of 14 in the same grade a Dinan last week

10. ATOUT DU LOT - Two successes but hasn't shown anything since taking second place in a claimer at Maure-de-Bretagne in April

11. DIGITAL COLLECTION - Runner-up three times in a row in June/July. Fourth of 16 in a class D at Compiegne on July 29 Starts from 25m line

12. SHOGUN D.K. - Victorious at Rouen-Mauquenchy in March. Third twice last month - most recently in a Quinte at Enghien

13. BEL AUTEUR - A couple of good performances here in the past but since winning at Cholet in March has been disqualified more often than not

14. KING SIR KIR - Two wins at Vincennes last autumn. Prone to disqualification this term. Eighth of 16 in a class C at Enghen last time

15. ALDO D'ARGENTRE - Five victories in 2017 but also disqualified three times. Third of 15 at Questembert last week

16. VOICI A LA BRUYERE - Won at Cherbourg in February and second at Cordemais the following month. First run since May

Summary

A fascinating contest for today's Quinte featuring (8) GOOD'S OF NORWAY. Although he didn't make an impact on his three previous forays in France this time he arrives on the back of two wins and a fifth place in a Group 2 contest. The main threat could come from (12) SHOGUN D.K. who was third twice last month. Others with chances include the Swedish-trained (11) DIGITAL COLLECTION and the erratic (14) KING SIR KIR.

Selections

(8) GOOD'S OF NORWAY - (12) SHOGUN D.K. - (11) DIGITAL COLLECTION -

(14) KING SIR KIR - (3) SNYTING - (2) LET IT HAPPEN - (5) HELIOS - (15) ALDO D'ARGENTRE

Race 3 1. CHLOE DU CHATELET - Harness winner last September but prone to disqualification and broke stride on ridden debut when last seen in May. Front shoes off first time

2. CALVI - 25-race maiden. Third at Villedieu-les-Poeles in April and May. Ninth of 16 at this course a week ago

3. CARAIBES - Both career wins achieved in November. Down the field after an early fault at Clairefontaine latest

4. CLARA CELESTE - Off the mark at Rouen-Mauquenchy in March. Third at Caen in June and at Nantes last month. Seventh of 16 at this venue a week ago

5. CALINE WILLIAMS - Scored at Gournay-en-Bray in April and runner-up at Rouen-Mauquenchy and Cherbourg the following month. Seventh of 11 behind runner-up (8) Camille Phil at Ranes last week

6. CYBELE DU CORTA - Opened account at Villedieu-les-Poeles in May. Third at Reims in June. Disqualified in harness latest

7. CLASSE DU CHERISAY - Third at this venue in January and filled the same berth in a 10-runner contest at Bacqueville-en-Caux last Sunday

8. CAMILLE PHIL - Victorious at Seiches-sur-le-Loir in March. Runner-up of 11 at Ranes last week

9. CHERIE GIRL LOVELY - Successful at Meslay-du-Maine in May. Sixth of 13 at this track last month. Starts from the 25m line

10. CLEVES DU BOSQUET - Third in harness at Saint-Brieuc in June and at Saint-Malo last month. First ridden race since March

11. CALICIA DU SIRE - On the podium for the fifth time this year when third at Laval at the end of June. Fifth of 11 at Meslay-du-Maine last week

Summary The Sylvain Marmion-trained (11) CALICIA DU SIRE has been placed nine times under the saddle without winning but in this company she has a decent chance of breaking her duck. Meslay-du-Maine winner (9) CHERIE GIRL LOVELY should play a part while (8) CAMILLE PHIL - runner-up Ranes last week - is another potential danger.

Selections

(11) CALICIA DU SIRE - (9) CHERIE GIRL LOVELY - (8) CAMILLE PHIL - (3)

CARAIBES

Race 4 1. CAMPO DELL ORO - Registered third win of 2017 in Sweden at Kalmar in March. First run since May

2. COLONEL D'OURVILLE - Only career success came in February 2016. Not on the podium for 12 months

3. CHAPON DE CLAIRE - Two successes last autumn. Third in a ridden race at Le Mont-Saint-Michel at the end of June. Fifth of 16 here on July 25 behind third-placed (13) Colt Black in most recent harness outing

4. CKEPLER D'AMOS - Scored at Argentan in February but arrives on a run of six disqualifcations

5. CASTING DU RELAIS - Won twice in 2016 and three podium finishes this term. Sixth of 14 at Le Sap last Sunday

6. CAID DU LUPIN - Third place at Challans in March and at Saint-Malo in April but disqualified in five out of six races since

7. COMTE DAIDOU - 26 races without a win. Hasn't visited the podium since finishing second at Amiens last November

8. COCO LOOK - Not in the frame since winning at La Capelle in May last year

9. CASDAR DU RELAIS - 41-race maiden. Runner-up at Rouen-Mauquenchy in June. Fifth of 14 at Ranes last week

10. CASSIO BUISSONAY - Third at Amiens in May before winning under the saddle at Cholet in June. Down the field at Saint-Malo latest after an early fault. Starts from 25m line

11. CRISTAL LOOK - Third time in the frame this year when second of 13 at Avignon in May. Prone to breaking stride

12. CASPER BASS - Runner-up at this track last November. Off the mark at 29th attempt at Chateaubriant last week

13. COLT BLACK - Third at Les Andelys on July 16 and filled the same berth in a 16-runner contest here nine days later

14. CEKOI - On a five timer after two wins in April - at Le Mont-Saint-Michel and Maure-de-Bretagne - and a further two in May - at Cherbourg and Laval

15. CODE NOMIS - Fourth at Meslay-du-Maine on August 3 before winning a 12-runner contest at Brehal four days later

16. CAVALINO SACHA - Three wins this term. Third of 13 at Saint-Jean-de-Monts last Sunday

Summary

(15) CODE NOMIS caught the eye at Meslay-du-Maine earlier his month before winning at Brehal four days later. Dominique Travert's charge can double-up here and in the process end the run of (14) CEKOI who is unbeaten in four races this term. (1) CAMPO DELL ORO has been successful three times in Sweden this year and should figure in the shake-up.

Selections

(15) CODE NOMIS - (14) CEKOI - (1) CAMPO DELL ORO - (12) CASPER

BASS - (6) CAID DU LUPIN

Race 5 1. DIVINE DES LANDES - Third at Jullouville-les-Pins at the end of May. Seventh of 16 here on August 8

2. DE LA CHENEVIERE - A win and two second places last year but not on the podium for 11 months. 10th of 16 at this track 10 days ago

3. DIVINE DU SKY - A few respectable efforts since finishing second at Villedieu-les-Poeles in April. Seventh of 12 at Bernay latest

4. DIVINE LUXOR - Third at Argentan in January and at Clairefontaine in mid-July. Fifth of 18 at Dieppe last week

5. DIANE DU PRIEURE - Third at Erbray on July 14 and finished in the same position in 12-runner La Gacilly two weeks later

6. DARLING DE LUDREAM - Added to victory at Ecommoy in April when obliging at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre last week

7. DIANA DU PONT - Won at Amiens in June. Sixth of 17 in a ridden race at this track last time

8. DELTANA - Fourth podium of this campaign when third place at Saint-Malo in June. Seventh of 13 at this track at the end of last month

9. DJYOTI DU PATURAL - All podium finishes have come under the saddle. Starts from 25m line

10. DIVA DES RIOULTS - In the places three times in 2016. Runner-up of 14 at Rouen-Mauquenchy last week

11. DARLING MERITE - Successful at Graignes in May and third at Caen in June. 10th of 15 at Enghien on August 2

12. DOLESMIE MERITE - Two wins in ridden races last year. Disqualified four out of five races this term. Fully unshod first time

13. DAFFODIL JAB - Course winner in 2015. Runner-up of 13 - also here - at the start of this month

14. DISCUSSION INTENSE - Consistent sort who won at this track last October. Recorded third win of career at Clairefontaine last month

15. DEESSE DIGEO - Triumphed at Lisieux in June. Fancied when trailing home at the same venue when last seen on July 5

16. DIVA - Scored for the third time this year when beating two of these at this track on July 7

Summary

Course-winner (14) DISCUSSION INTENSE added to her haul at Clairefontaine last month. Philippe Moulin's daughter of Rocklyn has a leading chance of further success if able to hold off (13) DAFFODIL JAB who was a good second at this venue last time. (16) DIVA - who opened her Cabourg account when last seen - is another danger.

Selections

(14) DISCUSSION INTENSE - (13) DAFFODIL JAB - (16) DIVA - (12)

DOLESMIE MERITE - (6) DARLING DE LUDREAM

Race 6 1. EDENA BELLA - Second at Maure-de-Bretagne in April. Third of 11 at Biarritz latest on July 18

2. ESTERELLE D'ANAMA - A win and two second places from three outings at Biarritz last month

3. ELLIPSE AND CO - Runner-up for the third time in caeer - and for the second time in a row - at this track 10 days ago

4. ECALIERE - Won on debut in March and at Bernay in May. Disqualified last twice in ridden races

5. ESMERA DE TILOU - Recorded fourth placing from five races when runner-up of 15 at Vichy last week

6. ESCALADE - Second at Enghien in May but disqualifed four of last six appearances

7. ETOILE DE MONGOCHY - Third podium of 2017 when runner-up at this track on July 18. Down the field also here a week later

8. EMILY DE MONTFORT - Placed three times prior to opening account at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne last month. Disqualified at Enghien next time

9. EVIDENCE FLOR - Runner-up at Lisieux on July 5. Fourth of 14 here six days later

10. ELMIKA DE VIETTE - A win - at Lisieux - and two second places last month

11. EURASIA STAR - Third podium in a row when breaking duck at Aix-les-Bains on August 5

12. ELLA DE GLATIGNE - Not on the podium since finishing runner-up at Laval in February and third at Caen at the start of April

13. EMOTTA - A victory - at Savigny-sur-Braye - and runner-up twice before fading back to ninth of 14 at this venue last time

14. EMOTIONLESS - Runner-up at Rambouillet before scoring at Ecommoy last month. Fourth of 12 at Clairefontaine next time

Summary (3) ELLIPSE AND CO is due a success after two second places and from a good draw can lose the maiden tag. (2) ESTERELLE D'ANAMA has only been beaten by two horses in three races at Biarritz and rates as a danger. (5) ESMERA DE TILOU - four places from five runs - and Biarritz-third (1) EDENA BELLA will also be there or thereabouts.

Selections

(3) ELLIPSE AND CO - (2) ESTERELLE D'ANAMA - (5) ESMERA DE TILOU -

(1) EDENA BELLA

Race 7 1. DELICE DU LAYON - Third in harness at Pont-Chateau in May. Fifth of 12 on ridden debut at Le Dorat last month

2. DUANG TAA - Runner-up in harness in June but also disqualified four times from seven outings. Ridden debut

3. DJANGO RIO - One podium finish from 18 races - when third of Caen in March. Disqualified last twice

4. DRAKE DE MORTREE - Lost maiden tag at 10th time of asking at Graignes on July 29

5. DIAZ SOLEDAD - Three podium finishes in harness in 2016. Not in the frame this term. Ridden debut

6. DIRKY EVER - Off the mark at the 12th attempt when beating 15 opponents at Rouen-Mauquenchy last week

7. DRAGON ROUGE - Harness winner in June 2016. Disqualified in both ridden races - most recently at Enghien on August 2

8. DIALO DES KECHES - Prone to disqualification in the first half of 2017. Broke duck at Pornichet-La Baule at the end of last month

9. DISCO D'EM - On the podium for the fourth time when third of 16 at Rochefort-sur-Loire on Monday

10. DJANGO DE LA PRADE - Runner-up either side of win at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne on July 23

11. DUC DE PIENCOURT - In the frame three times since winning at Bihorel-les-Rouen in mid-April. Third of 13 at Agon-Coutainville latest

12. DIS NOUS TOUT - First run since April when third at this track - beating three who reoppose - on July 11. Runner-up of 15 also here next time on the first day of this month

Summary Didier Brohier's (12) DIS NOUS TOUT can land the last race on the card after being placed at this track twice recently since returning to action after a break. Rouen-Mauquenchy winner (6) DIRKY EVER and (8) DIALO DES KECHES - successful at Pornichet-La Baule last month - along with (9) DISCO D'EM head the opposition.

Selections

(12) DIS NOUS TOUT - (6) DIRKY EVER - (8) DIALO DES KECHES - (9) DISCO D'EM

PORNICHET - 18th August

Trainer of the day : Franck Leblanc (114, 406, 405, 812)

Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (515, 610, 706, 806)

Horse of the day : Eden Basque (408)

Dark Horse : Andréafilou (308)

Race 1 1. APOLLON GEDE - Has failed to make the frame for the past 13 months and will have nothing to offer

2. VICOMTE DE CORVEIL - Yet to reach his peak this term but is still capable of making his way into the first five

3. VIC DU BOSSIS - Moderate sort that occasionally shows his good side but too infrequently to warrant much support

4. VISMUTINE - Completely off the boil in both codes since early 2016 and can expect to remain friendless

5. ANDA DE CIGNE - Has looked very modest this year and can be confidently disregarded

6. VULTUR CADENS - Appears to be getting back in shape. Sanctioned last time but nonetheless worth a small consideration

7. ARMADA BUROISE - Tends to do more in an inferior class and no realistic chance here

8. AZUR DES COUPERIES - One of the more complicated elements here but reassured at La Rochelle two weeks ago and will generate some interest

9. A VIVRE LA NUIT - Back at her best following a brace of clinkers. Trotted second to Alaro here early August and should give another good performance

10. ALARO - Impressive in both starts over track and trip since the break. Beat A Vivre La Nuit nicely here earlier in the month and every chance of repeating

11. ARMADA DES ILES - Mare with a lot of ability. Associated with a good apprentice and should be good enough to challenge the favourite

12. AMAHCATH - Completely out of the picture in her last seven and even with front shoes off this time is not the most attractive proposition

13. VENUS BARBES - Decent trotter that does well when covered up and will need the race to pan out ideally. Interesting outsider

14. ANGEL ROCK - Complicated but not short of ability. Is proven at Pornichet

and if applied should go close

Summary (10) ALARO got straight back down to business following his brief spell and given how well he acquitted himself on both recent starts here he should have the measure of the field. (9) A VIVRE LA NUIT finished runner-up to him earlier in the month and again looks a decent prospect, but she may first have to see off the useful (11) ARMADA DES ILES who has a very good apprentice in the sulky this time. (14) ANGEL ROCK is a complicated sort but when applied is never to be underestimated and must be given a chance.

Selections

(10) ALARO - (11) ARMADA DES ILES - (9) A VIVRE LA NUIT - (14) ANGEL

ROCK

Race 2 1. TOR MENTO - Handy sort that has shown good aptitude for the game. Pleased here mid-July and can expect to generate interest

2. VOLCAN BARBES - Ended last year on a low note and has picked up where he left off. No threat

3. VATICAN DU PONT - Occasionally shows his good side but currently going through a rough patch and will have nothing to offer

4. BRUTUS LEMAN - Tough and productive sort in this branch of the game. Makes a fine tandem with Anthony Barrier and could well impose

5. ULKO DE RIEZ - Has begun to show more in this code. Returns to a more suitable category and can get a look in

6. BILL PLEASE - Has been very hard to fault since late June and could yet prove something of a spoiler

7. AMIGO LAND - Not much to like on his formsheet for some time and can be confidently written off

8. VAILLANT ZAILER - First start in this discipline for four years but is presently in decent form and must be afforded respect

9. VRO LEON - Has demonstrated very good aptitude for the ridden code and should play a leading role

10. BINGO MADRIK - Acquits himself honourably for the most part. Flopped at Meslay but a repeat of his Amiens performance would see him in the action at the finish

11. UNITED KINGDOM - Boasts a decent record under the saddle. Has form at Pornichet and will have his part to play

12. BAMBOLINA - Consistently gives a good account of herself. Drops back in class and should make a big impact

Summary When associated with Anthony Barrier (4) BRUTUS LEMAN has produced nine podium places in eleven starts and on this basis he just get the nod ahead of (9) VRO LEON who has taken particularly well to his new vocation. (12) BAMBOLINA has been very consistent of late and dropping down the class ladder can only enhance her already good prospects. Antoine Wiels has been in cracking form recently and could be key to (11) UNITED KINGDOM's rehabilitation.

Selections

(4) BRUTUS LEMAN - (9) VRO LEON - (12) BAMBOLINA - (11) UNITED KINGDOM

Race 3 1. AMADEO JENKO - Very disappointing since his return this term and will simply have too much to do

2. VAL DES CHAMPS - Resectable but rarely trots into the first three and others preferred on this occasion

3. ASIA DU CAMP - Not the worst horse in the field. Pleased on her last appearance at this level and drops back in a bid to renew confidence. One to note

4. AKITOKY - Has made no impact on the track all year and can be passed over

5. ATTRAPE MOI ALDO - Beginning to come into himself this term. Won at La Rochelle earlier in the month and if applied should make a good go of this

6. VINCENT DE JADE - Previously very useful but has failed to fire following his long absence and can be overlooked

7. ALL STAR DE FOOT - Useful trotter at this level. Has a fine association with her driver and in this field looks capable of imposing

8. ANDREAFILOU - Decent dual-purpose type that drops back down the class ladder. Has form in the amateur category and should not be underestimated

9. VERY HAPPY JIHEM - Moderate trotter that has made no impact for some time and is not about to change his ways

10. ALESIA DES BORDES - Back in business following a lean patch. Won here late last month and latterly at Mauquenchy and although on the second line is still a major player

11. VOLPINO - Has just twice finished in the frame this year and is unlikely to influence the outcome

12. UNLIKE D'ETOILE - Seventh race in the past month. Giving a good account and is not incapable of finishing in the mix

13. VIVA CENSERIE - Not at her most productive this year. Encouraged earlier in the month but still not up to the challenge

14. UTAL DES LANDES - In the thick of things for the most part. Is proven under these conditions and latest effort augurs well for his prospects

15. USTAN DE GILLY - Winner of two of his last four. Fourth to Utal Des Landes here mid-July and should again acquit himself competitively

16. UGO DE TORTIERE - Consistent sort that seldom lets the side down. Well in here and should not disappoint. Place chance

Summary

Although not the most reliable (7) ALL STAR DE FOOT gets on well with his talented driver and from the front line can have her way. She can expect to be opposed though by the useful (5) ATTRAPE MOI ALDO who appears to be back in form, and course and distance winner (10) ALESIA DES BORDES who legitimately bids for the hat-trick despite her spot on the back row. (16) UGO DE TORTIERE has hardly set a foot wrong for most of the season and must be respected. (14) UTAL DES LANDES is no slouch either and can fill a minor-money spot.

Selections

(7) ALL STAR DE FOOT - (5) ATTRAPE MOI ALDO - (10) ALESIA DES

BORDES - (16) UGO DE TORTIERE - (14) UTAL DES LANDES

Race 4 1. ELVIRA DE MELODIE - Sanctioned in all four to date but has shown hints of talent and with application could pleasantly surprise

2. EXTRA CADETTE - Not the most reliable but has merit. Pleased on his penultimate start and if applied can give a decent account

3. EQUIN D'AVRIL - Handy sort that is known for his strong finishes. In good company but a place chance all the same

4. ESPOIR D'ELPHIGNY - No slouch under harness but is pitted against some very good horses this time and will need to show improvement

5. ELEGANT TILLY - Delicate but has been racing very productively recently and if applied can trot into the frame

6. ELEVEN DES PLANS - Regularly in the thick of things and presently in fine condition. Beaks from the front and should figure prominently

7. ESPOIR ANVALOU - Gave a respectable account in the G.I Prix d'Essai late June but is not as effective under harness and the extra 25m will do him no favours

8. EDEN BASQUE - Classy colt that tends to sweep all before him. Can prove tricky but with stride in check should add another win to his tally

Summary (8) EDEN BASQUE should have this race wrapped up even before the off. He is a colt for the future and should not be inconvenienced by the extra 25m. (6) ELEVEN DES PLANS is back at his best following the Enghien flop and will benefit from the front-line start. (5) ELEGANT TILLY appears to have left his stride woes behind him and can give this a good go, as can the fresh (3) EQUIN D'AVRIL if he can reproduce his La Rochelle performance.

Selections

(8) EDEN BASQUE - (6) ELEVEN DES PLANS - (5) ELEGANT TILLY - (3)

EQUIN D'AVRIL

Race 5 1. DEUX MATS - Useful on a good day but not the most courageous and chances limited

2. DANDY CHERI - Unplaced in last two but third over track and trip mid-July. In better company this time and not an obvious choice

3. DELNA DES PLAINES - Has turned a corner since beginning to race unshod all four. Steps up in class and best to monitor this time

4. DIEGO GRIFF - Sanctioned as often as not and at this level will have his work cut out

5. DIVINE DES RACQUES - Filly with ability but disqualified in three of her last four. Shod this time and should not be entirely ruled out

6. DIVINE PROVIDENCE - Has been looking very ordinary since late February and will struggle to make any impact

7. DIVA DE JAFRAN - Enjoying a decent streak at the moment. Came a good second over track and trip last month in a fillies-only race and from the front line can give this a good go

8. DASKA DE L'OCEAN - Delicate but otherwise very productive. Should appreciate these conditions but the extra 25m will do her no favours

9. DUC DU LUPIN - Quality trotter that should not be condemned for his recent sanction and looks eminently capable of adding another victory to his tally

10. DIVINITY DU GRENY - Out of the first three in her last ten races and unlikely to worry the opposition

11. DIALETTO - Back in shape following a brief lull and on present form is more than capable of making the frame

12. DONUTS DELADOU - Has been pleasing for the past three months. Sanctioned at Vichy last week but must still be considered a valid place prospect

13. DANDY DU BOURG - Useful sort that always gives his best. Is barefoot for the first time and will have his supporters

14. DIADEME BLUE - Back at the top of his game after a shocking run of form. Came a good second at Enghien last time and should have a role to play here

15. DRUSS DE GUEZ - Tough type that seldom disappoints. Left a good impression when winning at Meslay earlier in the month and could yet double up

16. DIEGO D'UKA - Decent trotter but has lost his way over the past three months and will need to reaffirm

17. DEQUIDIA - Very hard to fault in the other code at the moment. Is no slouch under harness either and should not be discounted

Summary (9) DUC DU LUPIN is undoubtedly the best horse in the field and is in his element over this distance. He goes barefoot again and should have the measure of the consistent (15) DRUSS DE GUEZ who was an impressive winner at Meslay two weeks ago. (11) DIALETTO has returned to form after a low period and can make a big impact, but will need to keep an eye on the reinvigorated (14) DIADEME BLUE. (12) DONUTS DELADOU has been if fine shape of late and should give another solid account.

Selections

(9) DUC DU LUPIN - (15) DRUSS DE GUEZ - (11) DIALETTO - (14) DIADEME

BLUE - (12) DONUTS DELADOU

Race 6 1. CIME DE L'AUXENCE - Average sort that scored under the saddle late last month but in this code will have nothing to give

2. CANASTA DU CEBE - Currently in good shape and although sanctioned last time should bounce back with a more competitive effort here

3. COMTESSE DE CONNEE - Hardy mare that has been acquitting herself well over recent months. Unplaced last time but not to be ignored

4. CHIPIE DU LUPIN - Decent mare with nothing to prove in this class but appears to have lost her way and needs to get her house in order

5. CERISE DU CANTER - Has proved very productive when unshod behind but shoes on this time and others preferred

6. CALINOGHA - Has been on a good run of late. Returned to winning ways early August and can expect to finish in the action

7. CALINA DE BLAIN - Got the year off to a winning start but less effective since and can expect to find this a stiff test

8. CHOUPETTE JALLERIE - Is rarely far off the mark when she can keep her action together. Scored on grass late last month and will justifiably garner support

9. CLASS HAUFOR - Considerably better than her latest results suggest. Better than most here and if applied should be able to make this her own

10. CERIDWEN - Very useful mare that surprisingly failed to sparkle last time but with Bazire at the helm here she must be considered a serious player

11. CAPUCINE DES PRES - One of the least productive horses in the field. Has had little to show for her efforts and can be ruled out

12. CITE MAGIK - Not the most reliable but has merit all the same. Benefits from an Eric Raffin drive this time and will have her supporters

13. CIKIA DEIHA - Has ability but has not been the luckiest in recent weeks. If given a chance she should be able to finish in the money

Summary (9) CLASS HAUFOR has failed to show her true worth in recent weeks but she is better than most here and can impose if she can keep her action together. Barring her last start (10) CERIDWEN has been enjoying a productive run and with Jean-Michel Bazire at the helm this time her chances will improve significantly. (8) CHOUPETTE JALLERIE overcame a trio of sanctions to win at La Gacilly late last month and with shoes off again should figure prominently. With some luck in running the handy (13) CIKIA DEIHA can get a look in.

Selections

(9) CLASS HAUFOR - (10) CERIDWEN - (8) CHOUPETTE JALLERIE - (13)

CIKIA DEIHA

Race 7 1. CYRIUS D'ARIANE - Pleased in two of three since racing barefoot and should not be far off the mark

2. CRISTAL DU BOSSIS - Has had nothing to show for his efforts for the past 18 months and can be written off

3. CHARLY HEROLD - Pleased in a claimer on his only start at the venue but goes shod this time and can be passed over

4. COCO DU NIEL - Consistent for the most part but unplaced in his last three and chances limited

5. CANDIDO GES - Pleased in both recent appearances at the venue. Eric Raffin at the helm this time and will have a part to play

6. CELLIOTT MORILLON - Very hard to knock when applied. Left a fine impression when winning here last month and could well confirm

7. CHABLIS DE FAVEROL - Has been making good progress of late and backs up after his sanction with a reasonable chance of finishing close

8. CRONOS DU BECQUET - Complicated type but not entirely without merit. In better company here and offers little hope

9. CASTEL HAUFOR - Has been flying in recent months and with shoes off again is not incapable of imposing

10. CALIFE DE ROMAZ - No slouch in this code but sanctioned in last five under harness and will not be easy to trust

11. CHENE DE LANDISACQ - Delicate but otherwise enjoying a fruitful run. Has good finishing speed and can make the first five

12. CEDRE DES VAUCHAUX - Beginning to come into himself again but has little room for manoeuvre and a minor place chance at best

13. COCKTAIL DU LOUP - Completely off the boil at the moment and will struggle to make his presence felt

14. CAVELIN - Flopped in all three since winning at Rambouillet and will need to reassure

Summary The delicate (6) CELLIOTT MORILLON has been in top form lately and appears eminently capable of repeating last month's course and distance victory. He can nonetheless expect significant opposition from the consistent (9) CASTEL HAUFOR who is back at the top of his game. (5) CANDIDO GES benefits from a serious driver in charge this time and under these conditions must be considered

a threat. (7) CHABLIS DE FAVEROL is returning to his best and backs up with a legitimate chance of breaking into the first three.

Selections

(6) CELLIOTT MORILLON - (9) CASTEL HAUFOR - (5) CANDIDO GES - (7)

CHABLIS DE FAVEROL

Race 8 1. BANJO DE LA NOEMIE - Quality trotter that is confirmed in better company but has just one race to his name this term and will need the outing

2. VEGAS VISAIS - Moderate sort that encouraged at Cabourg two weeks ago. Breaks from the front and will have his supporters

3. AS BLUE - Consistently productive in the other discipline. Has some ability under harness but still not an obvious choice

4. ULEX DE LEZIGNE - A fine sort in the other code but rarely shows anything under harness and is not about to break the mould

5. TONIC DES PINS - Has looked very ordinary for the past 14 months and has no realistic chance

6. AMOUR DU LOUP - Very hard to knock when racing unshod. Pleased over longer here earlier in the month and from the front line looks dangerous

7. ATINO DE L'ORMERIE - Fine trotter that finished a solid place behind Amour Du Loup here last time and should again acquit himself competitively

8. UGOPHENIO - Tends to give a better account when unshod but has shoes on this time and offers little hope

9. ANOA - No slouch on a good day but not currently at his most productive and can be passed over

10. ACCORDEON - Dependability not his strong suit. Fell foul of the stewards on comeback and expected to need the race

11. VAISMAN - Quality sort that pleased at Graignes on his second start back and should be able to open his annual account here

12. BE MINE DE HOUELLE - Handy dual-purpose individual that pleased in her last two. Drops back in class and should figure prominently

13. BALTIC CHARM - High-class horse that has been plagued by stride problems for some time but if applied could well run away with this

14. AKIDO - Hardy sort but has not been seen out since February and will need the race

15. PERKINS GRIF - Nothing to prove at this level but has lost his way in recent months and will need to reaffirm

Summary After his comeback last month (11) VAISMAN made good progress at Graignes and has an ideal opportunity to return to winning ways here. The consistently rewarding (6) AMOUR DU LOUP breaks from the front line and looks the

principal challenger. When applied (12) BE MINE DE HOUELLE seldom disappoints and drops back in class with a legitimate place chance, but will still need to be wary of the classy (13) BALTIC CHARM who could well win this if he can keep his action together.

Selections

(11) VAISMAN - (6) AMOUR DU LOUP - (12) BE MINE DE HOUELLE - (13)

BALTIC CHARM

CLAIREFONTAINE - 18th August

Trainer of the day : Jean-Claude Rouget (s) (101, 209, 305)

Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (101, 209, 305, 403, 509, 716, 812)

Horse of the day : Saint Roch (104)

Dark Horse : Born To Be Alive (304)

Race 1 1. AL MASHRAB - Seventh on debut at Deauville but stable form is a slight concern

2. CHALCO - Needs to improve on both his efforts so far to figure here

3. DAY OF REST - Placed on all of his three runs and therefore respected in this

4. SAINT ROCH - Runner up on debut at Chantilly and looks a huge threat to all

5. FORZA CAPITANO - Sixth on debut at Craon and might improve for that experience

6. DR SHEPHERD - Just the one place from four outings and best left alone

7. PIER CESAR - Two placed runs in Milan and could do the same here

8. FUN TO MAS - Improved for debut fourth when runner up at Vichy and looks a player

Summary This opening maiden looks an absolute golden opportunity for the Mme.P Brandt trained (4) SAINT ROCH who showed bundles of ability on debut when runner up at Chantilly in June and the patient approach since then should pay off here. The second faourite Fun To Mas must be respected with (3) DAY OF REST and (1) AL MASHRAB next.

Selections

(4) SAINT ROCH - (8) FUN TO MAS - (3) DAY OF REST - (1) AL MASHRAB

Race 2 1. BRIATEKE - Placed in both starts at Milan and can have a place say

2. DIGHA - Eighth on debut at Maisons Laffitte and will need to dig deeper

3. ROKSANEH - Two decent efforts at Lyon Parilly and Vichy and a big player

4. LA CANCHE - Runner up on both her starts and one of the likely winners

5. ENVY - Seventh on debut at Maisons -Laffitte and will need to improve

6. GOSSIPE - Just the one place in four runs and has it all to do

7. CROWN VALLARY - Runner up on debut at Thirsk and looks a big contender for smart handler

8. BEYWIN - Ninth on debut at Maisons-Laffitte so will need to do better

9. INFINITE CHEERS - Fifth on debut at Deauvillle and could take a hand in this finish

10. LILAC FAIRY - Newcomer. Dam was a dual winner and has bred one foal to be successful from two runners

11. MAINE D'ANGE - Newcomer. Dam was a dual winner and has bred two winners from three foals

12. LA CATALEYA - Newcomer. Dam won eleven times and has bred one winner from four foals

Summary This looks booked for (4) LA CANCHE. The Le Havre filly has been runner up in both her starts at Saint Cloud and Chantilly and in the process showed plenty of ability. One imagines a race of this nature is well with within her grasp. (3) ROKSANEH will be no pushover. Keep an eye on (9) INFINITE CHEERS and (10) LILAC FAIRY for future.

Selections

(4) LA CANCHE - (3) ROKSANEH - (9) INFINITE CHEERS - (10) LILAC FAIRY

Race 3 1. BAY OF POETS - One win from ten and may have to give way to more progressive types

2. GLEN SHIEL - Dual winner from five but did disappoint last time out

3. VOLFANGO - All three runs at Maisons-Laffitte winning the first two and then a huge effort last time

4. BORN TO BE ALIVE - English trainer of this one must always be respected but a place is best hope

5. NEGUEV - Won two of three completed starts and needs a second look

Summary There is no getting away from the very strong credentials of (3) VOLFANGO here in what is an intriguing event. The selection won both of his starts at Maisons-Laffitee before coming back there to run huge when fourth in a Group Two. He can see off (5) NEGUEV and (4) BORN TO BE ALIVE with (2) GLEN SHIEL next.

Selections

(3) VOLFANGO - (5) NEGUEV - (4) BORN TO BE ALIVE - (2) GLEN SHIEL

Race 4 1. SMART WHIP - In terrific form winning three of last four and sure to take a hand

2. CASHMAN - Smart triple winner from Germany who goes best fresh but is not today

3. DJIGUITE - Four time winner from fifteen and very decent on his day

4. TIME SHANAKILL - Ultra consistent six time winner but may find this too hard

5. CAFE ROYAL - Triple winner from thirty two but it has been a long time since last of those

6. SHUTTERBUG - Classy five time winner from Germany and does not know how to underperform

7. BOOMSHACKERLACKER - Honourable sort from the UK but looks a force of old now

Summary This is a lovely event with such genuine performers on show. (1) SMART WHIP can come out on top following a host of high class efforts winning three of his last four and one feels there are more to come. (6) SHUTTERBUG will be there for sure at the finish and will set the pace. (4) TIME SHANAKILL and (3) DJIGUITE to complete the placings.

Selections

(1) SMART WHIP - (6) SHUTTERBUG - (4) TIME SHANAKILL - (3) DJIGUITE

Race 5 1. SANTA VALENTINA - One win from fifteen and could be an each way hope at best

2. AL SILMIYAH - Placed in two of her three runs and should take a hand in proceedings

3. ARMENIAN GIRL - Much improved on first two starts when runner up last time and will be involved

4. KALLIPSO - Won penultimate start but then bombed out at Deauville last time

5. MANOUKA - Was first and second in last two runs at Maisons-Laffitte and must for shortlist

6. ANOTHER LOVE - Is zero from six but has shown promise in some of those

7. RHODALIA - Remains a maiden after six and needs to show a little bit more

8. SOVERIA - Placed in two of her five runs and is another looking for improvement

9. ZAYAMINA - Has won her last two in a row which were in claimers but counted in

10. AVE SOTHIA - She is a placed maiden after a dozen attempts but others look stronger

11. SERIEMA - Placed in three of her fourteen but looking exposed now

12. IRISH MOON - Has placed in two of her five outings and was runner up last time in a claimer

13. SOLIERA - Unplaced in all six runs and basically a no hoper again

Summary Like a lot of the remaining races this is competitive. Marginal preference is accorded to (5) MANOUKA who has been in excellent form at Maisons-Laffitte of late and can continue the good work here. Chief among the principal dangers are (2) AL SILMIYAH and (9) ZAYAMINA. (3) ARMENIAN GIRL can take fourth.

Selections

(5) MANOUKA - (2) AL SILMIYAH - (9) ZAYAMINA - (3) ARMENIAN GIRL

Race 6 1. VIS A VIS - Placed in all five runs and sure to be in the mix once more

2. BOIS LE ROI - Runner up on debut here in June and should come on even more now

3. COCOLEGUSTACHOCHO - Has work to do now following three runs which demand more

4. ORYVIL - Seventh on debut at Marseille-Vivaux and that will not suffice

5. UN TIC - Tenth on sole start at this venue so will need to come on appreciably

6. MERU - Fourth on debut here earlier this month and should improve

7. ELAN NOUVEAU - Did a little better on his third start but would need to double on that here

8. MAGPIE - Seventh on debut at Vichy but must improve off that now

9. BAILEYS BIJOUX - Well beaten on both runs and easily dismissed again here

10. RISKA - Improved markedly for debut when placed at Saint-Malo

11. DARAYEM - Newcomer. Dam was high class Group One winner and has bred a string of excellent animals

12. TYZEFF - Newcomer. Dam was a maiden and has bred two winners from four foals

Summary This is a good strong maiden where there is a well bred newcomer but the spoils could go to (2) BOIS LE ROI who made a very satisfactory debut when runner up at this venue back in June and can make the appropriate improvement now. (1) VIS A VIS looks a big danger. (6) MERU and (7) ELAN NOUVEAU can come next.

Selections

(2) BOIS LE ROI - (1) VIS A VIS - (6) MERU - (7) ELAN NOUVEAU

Race 7 1. CHEEKY LADY - Back to form when scoring at Dieppe last time and a must for shortlist

2. GUNGA DIN - Is zero from seventeen and running out of excuses now

3. GOT TIGER - Made it win number six at Le Lion-d'Angers last time so a big player

4. CRAUS - Just the one win from twenty five but has been runner up on both runs this term

5. STAR D'AUTHIE - One win from twenty two so a bit of work to be done today

6. ATTAWO - Nine time winner from seventy three and can be considered here

7. LOENRIQUE - Made it win number six at Dieppe last time and must be in the mix

8. CITY KING - Five time winner from thirty nine and back to form last time out

9. WIZARD WOLF - Has won two from twenty six and arrives here in top order

10. EVER ONE - Made it win number three at Dieppe last time so must be a danger

11. DANCEUR BRESILIEN - This dual winner missed all of 2016 and just average in two runs back

12. CORBELLINA - Remains a maiden after eight but has shown bits and pieces of form

13. SHEZADOFF - Three time winner from thirty five but seems to be going the wrong way

14. CARITAS - Has been going well at Deauville winning and placing in last two runs

15. GOLDEN BUCK - Three time scorer and runner up in last two spins so enters the equation

16. JULIETTA STAR - Only one win from twenty two but threatening all the time now for another

17. COEUR DOLOIS - One win from thirty eight and could find this a step beyond as well

18. STOCKHOLM EMERY - Good strike rate with eleven from forty five and is a player again

Summary

One will struggle to find a handicap where all of the runners are so closely matched and anyone of them can win so a bunch finish looks a certainty. (9) WIZARD WOLF arrives here in grand form and will sere it up to the likes of (7) LOENRIQUE and (1) CHEEKY LADY. One must respect (14) CARITAS and (16) JULIETTA STAR too plus a whole host of others.

Selections

(9) WIZARD WOLF - (7) LOENRIQUE - (1) CHEEKY LADY - (14) CARITAS -

(16) JULIETTA STAR

Race 8 1. BABY DES CHAMPS - Four wins from twenty nine and comes in here in excellent form

2. BUBBLY - Five time winner from forty two but was poor here last time

3. BIG HENRY - Triple winner from thirty and has to be given a chance here

4. CRAZY DES AIGLES - Has won three from twenty nine but out of form this year

5. ALFORROCHO - Dual winner from sixty six and runner up at Dieppe last time out

6. MAX ATTACK - Two time winner from forty seven and will need to better recent runs

7. ALARCOS - Made it two from twenty nine last time out at Chantilly so in form

8. SAUTE - Fifteen wins no less from eighty seven and must be respected

9. MAJESTIC CLUB - Five time winner from fifty nine and runner up at Vichy last time out

10. BLUE QUARTZ - Is zero from twelve but has threatened in the past so has hope

11. CHAMPION SPORT - Yet to score in a dozen runs but there has been some green shoots

12. LANDO SPORT - Five time winner from seventy and has performed well so far this year

13. LOUBLUE - Is zero from eleven and looks a big outsider again here

14. TALKIN'BLUES - One success from twenty one but maybe not another today

15. VENEZIANO - Six time winner from eighty nine but it has been a long time between drinks

16. WHOWASRIGHT - One win from twenty five and can be a little difficult to predict at times

17. GREEN SAGA - Three time winner from over a century of runs but not another one here

18. HIDDEN VALUE - Is zero from twenty eight but funnily enough will get it done some day

Summary Hard pressed punters will do will to solve this small matter of just the eighteen

runners before embarking for dinner. It is impossible to be fair but (3) BIG HENRY has as good a chance as anyone. (12) LANDO SPORT has hope too. (5) ALFORROCHO and (9) MAJESTIC CLUB are worthy of a second look and a small each way chance for (18) HIDDEN VALUE too.

Selections

(3) BIG HENRY - (12) LANDO SPORT - (5) ALFORROCHO - (9) MAJESTIC

CLUB - (18) HIDDEN VALUE

LA TESTE - 18th August

Trainer of the day : Christophe Ferland (108, 205, 204)

Jockey of the day : Julien Augé (108, 204, 411, 602)

Horse of the day : Raster (102)

Dark Horse : Developer (306)

Race 1 1. FALCO DELAVILLIERE - Third on debut here but did not come on for it last time

2. RASTER - Finished third on debut here and can go very close today

3. ALISTAIR - Third on debut at Toulouse beaten just over six lengths

4. RIQUET - Fourth on debut here but beaten far enough in the end

5. EMIN - Sixth on debut here but ground to make up on Raster

6. SENSAS CHOP - A newcomer by Muhaymin who should be monitored in the betting

7. LIVING STATE - A newcomer by Vision d'Etat who needs looking at

8. ROVIGO - A newcomer by Deportivo who will do better in time

Summary (2) RASTER is chosen in this opener which to be fair does not look the best quality event you will ever see. The son of Mastercraftsman was ultimately beaten just under four lengths but there was plenty to like and he can confirm placings with (5) EMIN. The two newcomers (8) ROVIGO and (7) LIVING STATE are interesting.

Selections

(2) RASTER - (5) EMIN - (8) ROVIGO - (7) LIVING STATE

Race 2 1. ACTION PARFAITE - Sixth on debut here two places behind Plavaline so work to do

2. CHOPEMOI - Runner up in the middle of her three runs but poor on those other two

3. HOW INSENSITIVE - Improved for debut when fourth last time out so might do better

4. PLAVALINE - Ran well enough on debut here and can confirm form with Action Parfaite

5. LETTRE DE CHATEAU - Fourth on debut here last month and a surefire improver

6. STOP AND STARE - Seventh on debut here and could easily improve to take a hand

7. CAZALINE - Well beaten on both starts and has it all to prove in this

8. RAVIXEN - Newcomer by Rajsaman who will do better for this today

Summary (5) LETTRE DE CHATEAU is chosen to take this maiden event following a very nice introduction at this venue last month and the slightly longer distance should bring out extra improvement to allow the filly to score. (4) PLAVALINE has a ticket to do better also. (6) STOP AND STARE and (8) RAVIXEN can fight for bronze.

Selections

(5) LETTRE DE CHATEAU - (4) PLAVALINE - (6) STOP AND STARE - (8)

RAVIXEN

Race 3 1. SO ELUSIVE - Won the last of his two runs last year but absent since

2. SKALLETO - Scored on return this year and good third at Vichy since

3. FUENTEESTEIS - Dual winner from twenty one and has each way hopes

4. SUGAR BAY - Has won two from seven and can get in the mix as such

5. KHYROVA - One win from seven runs and could return to top form

6. DEVELOPER - Has won two of her four runs this term and comes into this

7. INEDITH - A newcomer who looks a huge outsider in a tough event

Summary A chance is taken on (6) DEVELOPER who could go off at very rewarding odds and there was plenty tom like about her last time out victory at Mont-de-Marsan last month and can get the better of the likely very warm favourite in (1) SO ELUSIVE whose yard might not be firing. (3) FUENTEESTEIS and (2) SKALLETO for the frame.

Selections

(6) DEVELOPER - (1) SO ELUSIVE - (3) FUENTEESTEIS - (2) SKALLETO

Race 4 1. MAIZE AND BLUE - Dual winner from fifteen but was poor on last run here

2. VICQUEMARE - Four time winner from twenty two but did bomb out last time

3. MOON DUST - Triple winner from fifteen but has become unpredictable

4. BOWL - Dual inner from nineteen who ran better here last time

5. SAINTE COLERE - Just the one win from twenty two and must better last run

6. RAGEUR - Nine time winner from seventy three and has a chance again

7. PICKING UP PIECES - Seven time winner from fifty nine and ran better last time out

8. HAPPY VALLEY - Won the last two of twenty one and every chance of a hat trick

9. MONGOLIA - Triple winner from forty five and could be one to look at

10. BUFERA - Has win four from nineteen including last time out so has a shot

11. BLACK JEWEL - Winner of eight races and continues in good placed form

Summary This is completely wide open. A stab is taken on (4) BOWL who is a former two time winner and just might be on a fair mark considering a better show last time out at this venue. There will be market support for (11) BLACK JEWEL and (1) MAIZE AND BLUE while (6) RAGEUR has a shot as well at a fair price.

Selections

(4) BOWL - (11) BLACK JEWEL - (1) MAIZE AND BLUE - (6) RAGEUR

Race 5 1. JARDIN FLEURI - Triple winner in the past and better effort last time out

2. ARCTURUS - Dual winner from twenty two but looks way out of form

3. PRINCE DINO - Six time winner from fifty five but cannot be fancied on current form

4. BRIDJNAIA - Fie time winner of which the last one was three runs back. Chance

5. WHEEL OF FORTUNE - Is still a maiden after twenty three and easily ruled out

6. CRACK MAMBO - Eventually off the mark on last of twenty runs at Mont-de-Marsan

7. HIGH THABANA - Seven time winner from seventy five and could be involved

8. ESLA - Back to form when third last time but still a bit to do here

9. COMME UNE GRANDE - One win from twelve but appears to be in a bit of a stall

10. FRENCH PLAISIR - Dual winner from thirty four and has a small chance

Summary The old adage of waiting all day for a bus and then four or five of them come together so (6) CRACK MAMBO who comes into that category having eventually got off the mark last time after being unsuccessful in his previous nineteen. (4) BRIDJNAIA and (8) ESLA are to be reckoned with alongside (1) JARDIN FLEURI.

Selections

(6) CRACK MAMBO - (4) BRIDJNAIA - (8) ESLA - (1) JARDIN FLEURI

Race 6 1. JAMAHEER - On a hat trick now after two really good wins in a row and must go close

2. ALMAA - Second on debut last year and has won three in a row this term at Toulouse

3. ABUDHABI PRINCESS - One victory from eight runs and might have place chance

4. MUNEERA - Off the mark on her last start here after a host of places

5. JAMAS D.A. - Three unplaced efforts and very hard to fancy as such

6. CHERIE DE GHAZAL - One win from seven and is very consistent otherwise

7. LOU LOU - Best effort from three was on the last of those but has a lot to find

8. SHIRAZ TOURETTES - Placed in two of her six runs but looks a big outsider

9. DEESSE DES VIALETTES - Off the mark on the last of her four runs which was here

Summary The two at the top of the racecard look the most likely to battle it out. (2) ALMAA is chosen ahead of (1) JAMAHEER having shown just that little bit more in rattling up a hat trick of wins at Toulouse and can make the four in a row today. (4) MUNEERA and (3) ABUDHABI PRINCESS look the next best in a good renewal of this.

Selections

(2) ALMAA - (1) JAMAHEER - (4) MUNEERA - (3) ABUDHABI PRINCESS

Race 7 1. VITOR - Five time winner from thirty seven but poor last time out

2. TAMIL NADU - Six time winner from twenty nine and must overcome latest run

3. PERLE NONANTAISE - Won penultimate start but then bombed out at Chantilly

4. OSCAR NONANTAIS - Was going for four in a row when sixth here last time out

5. SEPT EXTRA - Six time winner from seventy eight including here last time out

6. TRUFFLE BLACK - Has won five from twenty four including a claimer here last time

7. MARSHALL LESSING - Has won five from nineteen and must be taken seriously here

8. TEBA MATEBA - One win from twenty two and might have each way hopes

Summary The vote here goes to (4) OSCAR NONANTAIS who was on a four timer when sixth here last time but can be forgiven that effort. He had previously won two in a row at this venue and can resume winning ways now. (6) TRUFFLE BLACK must be considered. (3) PERLE NONANTAISE and (2) TAMIL NADU should be thereabouts too.

Selections

(4) OSCAR NONANTAIS - (6) TRUFFLE BLACK - (3) PERLE NONANTAISE -

(2) TAMIL NADU

Race 8 1. JONH JONH - Triple winner from thirty nine runs and fair third last time out

2. EFFERATUS - Dual winner from sixteen but out of form on last three and opposed

3. BAILEYS CELESTE - Won three in a row already this year and good runner up last time here

4. LOUISDARGENT - Just the one win from nineteen and something to find

5. MILK BAR - Dual winner from sixteen but overlooked here today again

6. TODA JOYA - Off the mark on her eighth and last start here and looks one to be followed

7. YARKOSKY - Best effort from seven was last time when runner up sop that was better

Summary The one to be with here in this closer is definitely (3) BAILEYS CELESTE who has been in blinding form already this year racking up a hat trick and then a lovely run here last time out. There is the promise of even more to come. (1) JONH JONH is the principal danger ahead of (6) TODA JOYA and (2) EFFERATUS.

Selections

(3) BAILEYS CELESTE - (1) JONH JONH - (6) TODA JOYA - (2) EFFERATUS

CAGNES-SUR-MER - 18th August

Trainer of the day : Romuald Mourice (203, 308, 504)

Driver of the day : Christophe Martens (205, 611)

Horse of the day : Bering (205)

Dark Horse : Capucine Gédé (401)

Race 1 1. TALISMAN JIEL - Inside draw on the first tier. Disqualified thrice recently and needs to find his best form after four months off

2. APERO DU MIDI - Lacklustre twice recently after two third places in a row. Stamina is guaranteed

3. VIKING D'HERMES - Now trained by Jean-Marie Roubaud after Christophe Hamel. Off since last November and should need the race. Best to watch

4. UTTINGEOIS - More competitive without his shoes now and is more of a secondary chance remaining shod

5. ANTOINE DU BOURG - Reassuring fourth latest over Cagnes-sur-Mer 2950m (1'14''6) when had a 25m handicap. Will be suited by car-start

6. VEZ DES VOIRONS - Top-form stable but has less room for manœuvre now with his earnings. However is unshod on all four this time

7. TYROL DE FEUGERES - Surprising winner latest over Hyeres 2650m (1'14''1) in front of Team Monceau and Traveller Cheque. Unshod in front here

8. TEAM MONCEAU - Finished third latest over Hyeres 2650m (1'14''6) between Tyrol de Feugeres and Traveller Cheque. Barefoot as usual

9. AMERICAN DOLLAR - Inside draw on the second tier. Remains shod and could quietly race. Best to watch

10. USTER DES CAILLONS - Soundly beaten last time out at this track and has little room for manœuvre now. Remains shod

11. ARTISTE DE TILLARD - Bounced back to form latest at this track being narrowly beaten after a short dry period. Not the choice of Junior Guelpa

12. TRAVELLER CHEQUE - Has really a patchy form and his last podium was unshod on all four. Acts better on right-handed tracks

13. ATHIS DELADOU - One of the best on class alone and is a podium chance if has not gait problems

14. VAMPIRE FROMENTRO - Difficult to consider on the second tier remaining

shod. Only watch

Summary Reassuring fourth last time out in a 2.5m handicap, (5) ANTOINE DU BOURG will be suited by car-start and can get back in the winner's circle. If the selction has no gate problems, (13) ATHIS DELADOU will be his main opponent with (6) VEZ DES VOIRONS and (2) APERO DU MIDI worth a look as well in this opener.

Selections

(5) ANTOINE DU BOURG - (13) ATHIS DELADOU - (6) VEZ DES VOIRONS -

(2) APERO DU MIDI

Race 2 1. BULLE DE LAUMONT - Has won the least prize-money but is not the least talented. Beaten by Balthazar Maza last time out over course and distance (1'15'')

2. AZAFRAN - Reassuring fourth latest over course and distance (1'14''8) when was barefoot but could find it harder here

3. BALTHAZAR MAZA - Not the same without his shoes and was close third recently over course and distance (1'14''4) ahead of Bulle de Laumont

4. CREATURE CASTELETS - Needs to be judged on her penultimate start when was runner-up over course and distance (1'15''1) just in front of Balthazar Maza

5. BERING - Model of consistency in similar categories and will again fight for first places. Unshod behind as usual

6. AGAIN MADRIK - Claimers specialist who is held by few rivals on class alone. Not going to be easy

7. BEGUIN MESLOIS - Beaten by Alexis last time out over course and distance (1'15''8) and placings look difficult to reverse

8. ALEXIS - More reliable since is unshod on all four but looks held by youngers on class alone. However is not out of it

Summary A Model of consistency at this grade, (5) BERING is the choice of the Martens' family in this event and gets the vote ahead of (4) CREATURE CASTELETS judged on her penultimate start. (3) BALTHAZAR MAZA is not the same without his shoes and has beaten (1) BULLE DE LAUMONT recently but her rival looks capable of reversing placings on class alone.

Selections

(5) BERING - (4) CREATURE CASTELETS - (3) BALTHAZAR MAZA - (1)

BULLE DE LAUMONT

Race 3 1. CRISTAL DE JIEL - Inside draw on the first tier. Bounced back to form latest under the saddle being third and will try to reproduce same effort on his harness comeback

2. COEUR D'OCCAGNES - Brave horse who has just got off the mark with style on grass. Can strike again without his shoes

3. CADRAN DU CHATELET - Currently always fires but his best titles are on right-handed tracks. However can be considered

4. CELESTIN PIYA - Ran better than placings suggest latest in claimer over course and distance (1'16''2) just in front of Cristal de Jiel

5. COSMOS DU DOUET - Really better without his shoes and is only a secondary chance remaining shod

6. CHTI WIND - Lacklustre last three attempts and remains shod. Needs to find his best form

7. CLEYTON D'ECAJEUL - 3/3 failures this year after seven months off and needs to reassure. Has already scored over course and distance (1'17''4)

8. CASANOVA DRY - Has been prepared for this event where is unshod on all four. Beaten by Celestin Piya on penultimate start

9. CALIN MAJYC - Inside dra on the second tier. Has clearly won the least prize-money and has been disqualified twice recently for his new stable

10. CAID DESTIN - 2/2 failures after a lengthy break and needs to prove himself in his new stable. Again barefoot

11. CARAT DARBY - No room for manœuvre on the second tier and not going to be easy. His last podium was unshod behind

Summary (2) COEUR D'OCCAGNES has just got off the mark in style on grass and can strike again without his shoes. Unshod on all four for this targeted race, (8) CASANOVA DRY has to be highly shortlisted with (3) CADRAN DU CHATELET and (4) CELESTIN PIYA looking best of the others for the places in an open enough event.

Selections

(2) COEUR D'OCCAGNES - (8) CASANOVA DRY - (3) CADRAN DU

CHATELET - (4) CELESTIN PIYA

Race 4 1. CAPUCINE GEDE - Inside draw on the first tier. In doubtful form but is totally barefoot for the first time. Improvement is expected

2. CAMPANELLA - No room for manœuvre now with her earnings and remains shod. Tough task

3. CANOELA - Not placed on the podium since May 2016 and needs to raise her game. Again unshod on all four

4. CALYPSO PACO - Still a maiden in 52 attempts ! Her best titles are on grass but acts better unshod in front

5. CHANTEREINE - The richest mare who has probably been prepared for this event where is barefoot (not better than fourth in nine starts...)

6. CHERRY LOVE JAM - Not a model of consistency and is still a maiden in 46 outings. Her best titles were on right-handed tracks

7. CANAILLE DIGEO - Disqualified four days ago for her new stable when was unshod on all four for the first time. Could be better with her shoes

8. CLAUDIE D'AZUR - Unshod on all four here but has little room for manœuvre. Will try and take advantages of any of favourite's mishaps

9. CASSIOPEE JOB - Inside draw on the second tier. Now trained by Alain Laurent after Jeremy Koubiche. Off since last October but is barefoot as from today

Summary Totally barefoot for the first time, (1) CAPUCINE GEDE will be suited by the shorter trip and can get off the mark in this modest event for 5yo mares. Now trained by Alain Laurent, (9) CASSIOPEE JOB is unshod on all four for today after ten months off. (5) CHANTEREINE is not out of it with (4) CALYPSO PACO haing a shot too.

Selections

(1) CAPUCINE GEDE - (9) CASSIOPEE JOB - (5) CHANTEREINE - (4)

CALYPSO PACO

Race 5 1. DOLCE BLUE - Has won the least prize-money and comes from Parisian claimers. Not going to be easy with her shoes

2. DIEGO OF CARLESS - Often placed in thereabouts but seldom wins. New driver in the bike

3. DO IT AGAIN - Romped home last two times at this grade and can strike again. Progressiveley stepping up in grade

4. DIVINE CREATURE - On the rise after four months off and has beaten three of today's rivals latest over 2150m (1'13''6)

5. DOBRA DROGA - Quite disappointing after promising first steps and is complicated with volt starts. Not a priority

6. DUKE OF CARLESS - First, third and fourth twice when is unshod on all four. Easy to drive and can get placed

7. DELICIOUS CHARM - Currently always fires and has just beaten four of today's rivals over course and distance (1'18''3). Totally barefoot here

8. DIMMIDISIA - Perfectly entered on the first line-up. Fourth and disqualified unshod on all four. Less room for manœuvre now

9. DA VINCI BOND - Badly entered on the second row. Finished 7/8 over course and distance (1'16''8) for his new stable after seven months off

10. DUC D'OCCAGNES - Honourable fifth latest over course and distance (1'16'') but has a 25m handicap

11. DAVINA DU CAPRE - In ascending form after four months off and stamina is guaranteed. Will fight for first places

Summary A good battle could be on the cards here between the improving (3) DO IT AGAIN who has the required ability to score a third race in a row and (11) DAVINA DU CAPRE who has the best overall figures. (4) DIVINE CREATURE and (6) DUKE OF CARLESS are evenly matched and can have their own private battle for the places.

Selections

(3) DO IT AGAIN - (11) DAVINA DU CAPRE - (4) DIVINE CREATURE - (6)

DUKE OF CARLESS

Race 6 1. EXTREME MAX - Has clearly won the leat prize-money and needs to raise his game. Tricky read

2. ENJOY MAX - Not better than fifth in six outings and needs to show improvement. Not a priority

3. EASY DREAM - Has not the required ability to get placed here

4. ESPRIT D'ABY - Improving nicely every run but was beaten by Elton de Chanlecy on penultimate start at this track over 2150m (1'17''3)

5. ESPOIR DU PORTUGAL - Two third places and disqualified twice since his debut. Has just trotted 1'19''9 over course and distance in front of three of today's rivals

6. ECLAIR DE NICE - His sole podium was on penultimate start at Feurs when was clear runner-up. Needs to prove himself at this higher grade

7. ELTON DE CHANLECY - Ran better than placings suggest latest over course and distance (1'20''1). Could be outpaced at start but has a lot of stamina

8. ELMIO DE VANDEL - Disqualified twice recently and needs to prove himself with volt starts. Dominik Locqueneux has been retained

9. ELIAS CLASSIQUE - Stylish winner on his grass debut but has been quickly disqualified since over course and distance

10. ECLAIR DE RAGE - Only 1/15 on the podium since his debut and needs to raise his current game. Not going to be easy

11. EL CHOCLO DE LOU - Top-form stable. Caught the eye latest over Marseille-Borely 2300m (1'17''3) finishing pleasantly

Summary A stable in top form can supply then winner of this in the shape of (11) EL CHOCLO DE LOU who can be recommended pretty strongly and can see of (7) ELTON DE CHANLECY who will not go down without a fight however. It is all or nothing with the unpredictable (5) ESPOIR DU PORTUGAL while . (8) ELMIO DE VANDEL can take fourth.

Selections

(11) EL CHOCLO DE LOU - (7) ELTON DE CHANLECY - (5) ESPOIR DU

PORTUGAL - (8) ELMIO DE VANDEL

Race 7 1. UNGARO JET - Inside draw on the first tier. Unshod on all four for this targeted race and his last win was over course and distance (1'13''3).

2. UBERO DES LIARDS - Brave horse who has no room for manœuvre now. Remains shod

3. TOUCH GREEN - Quietly raced last time out at this track and has been carefully prepared for this event where is barefoot. Can front run and go far

4. UNIAXE - Quikcly disqualified on his reappearance run over course and distance after eleven months off. Might need the race again

5. UN BEAU LUXOR - Ran well on June 21 over Marseille-Borely 2300m (1'14''5) behind Touch Green but has been unconvincing twice since

6. AIR DE MARNE - Not placed on the podium since July 2016 when scored over course and distance in 1'16''. Unshod on all four here

7. VERDICT D'HONNEUR - Needs to be judged on his penultimate start when was runner-up over Feurs 2050m (1'12''6). Again unshod on all four

8. VEDETTE AMERICAINE - Off since last February and should need the race. Best to watch remaining shod

9. UNIQUE D'HUON - Inside draw on the second tier. Disqualified twice recently and remains shod. Could quietly race

Summary Two runners look above the others in this amateur contest. (1) UNGARO JET scored his last victory over course and distance (1'13''3) and should fight out the finish with (3) TOUCH GREEN who has also been prepared for this event without his shoes. Judged on his penultimate start at Feurs, (7) VERDICT D'HONNEUR is tipped for third spot ahead of (5) UN BEAU LUXOR .

Selections

(1) UNGARO JET - (3) TOUCH GREEN - (7) VERDICT D'HONNEUR - (5) UN

BEAU LUXOR