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CAGNES-SUR-MER - 10 January

Race 1

1. IRONIE DU LAC - Victorious by 2L in a newcomers hurdle over 3300m on

soft ground here last month. Pulled up here subsequently however.

2. FLORENCE - Fair 19L fourth in a 3400m claiming hurdle on heavy ground

here five days ago. More needed.

3. QUEEN DAVIER - Brought down two out in a 3700m chase here last month.

Strong claims having won by 6L in a 3400m hurdle here penultimate start.

4. ANCA - Faded when 18L fourth in a 3500m hurdle on very heavy ground

here 16 days ago. Step forward required.

5. DANCE WITH DEVILS - Failed to finish two most recent starts including

falling in a 3800m chase on heavy going here five days ago. Best watched.

6. QUELLE CITY - Fair 16L third in a 3300m hurdle on heavy ground here 11

days ago. Each way claims.

7. HONESTA - 9L third in a 3300m hurdle on very heavy going here last month.

One to note.

8. HUELVA - Good 2L second in a 3300m newcomers hurdle here early last

month. Pulled up over the same course and distance subsequently however.

9. PSYCHOTIQUE - 5L second in a 3400m claiming hurdle on heavy ground

here at the end of last month. Bold show expected.

10. REVE DE DAME - Absent since a 17L 12th in a 2300m handicap at Dax

(good-to-soft) at the start of July. Hurdling debut.

11. NORMANDE - Held 24L fifth in a 3400m hurdle on heavy ground here nine

days ago. Minor role likely.

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12. LINDY HOP DAVIS - Pulled up in a 3300m hurdle on very heavy ground

here just over three weeks ago. Better expected on this occasion.

13. HOOPA - Unseated rider three out in a 3300m hurdle on heavy ground here

last month. Others preferred.

14. VISION DE MAI - Beaten 32L fourth in a 3300m hurdle on heavy going here

18 days ago. Step forward required.

Summary

PSYCHOTIQUE (9) performed well when a 5L second in a 3400m claiming

hurdle on heavy ground here. May have a hand in the finish. QUEEN DAVIER

(3) won at this track over 3400m in a hurdle on her penultimate start. Set to

leave behind a non-completion over fences here subsequently. LINDY HOP

DAVIS (12) pulled up in a 3300m hurdle on very heavy ground. Better expected

having shown ability on debut. HONESTA (7) warrants consideration following

a 9L third in a 3300m hurdle at this circuit.

Selections

PSYCHOTIQUE (9) - QUEEN DAVIER (3) - LINDY HOP DAVIS (12) -

HONESTA (7)

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Race 2

1. LE PETIT NICE - 3L second in a 3500m hurdle on very heavy ground here

16 days ago. Leading contender.

2. SANDYBURG - Saw off a subsequent winner when victorious by 1L in a

3300m hurdle on heavy ground here 11 days ago. Bold show expected.

3. JARRY WELLS - Successful by 2L in a 3300m hurdle on heavy ground here

last month. One to note.

4. VERNON SUBUTEX - Winner of two of his last three starts including by a

neck in a 3500m hurdle on heavy ground here five days ago. Strong claims.

5. THURSTAN - Built on a promising hurdling debut when winning by 3L over

3300m on very heavy going here 23 days ago. Claims for a good yard.

6. HASMAR BERE - Successful by a neck in a 3400m hurdle on heavy ground

here nine days ago. This tougher.

7. DIAMOND CRUZ - 4L victory in a 3300m hurdle on very heavy ground here

last month. Notable contender.

8. CHICHIOLINA - Runner-up last twice including when beaten 12L in a 3300m

hurdle on heavy ground here. More needed.

9. HARTEMIS LADY - Put a non-completion here behind her when winning by

12L in a 3300m hurdle on heavy ground here at the end of last month. Top

chance.

Summary

LE PETIT NICE (1) warrants consideration following a 3L second to a useful

prospect in a 3500m hurdle on very heavy going at this track. HARTEMIS LADY

(9) enters equations having impressed when victorious by 12L in a 3300m

hurdle on rain-softened going here. VERNON SUBUTEX (4) won by a neck at

this venue in a 3500m hurdle on heavy ground. May complete a double.

SANDYBURG (2) is improving with racing. Broke his maiden here by 1L in a

3300m hurdle on heavy going.

Selections

LE PETIT NICE (1) - HARTEMIS LADY (9) - VERNON SUBUTEX (4) -

SANDYBURG (2)

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Race 3

1. LE MANS - 8L second in a 4000m hurdle on very heavy going here just under

five weeks ago. Notable runner.

2. CAPIVARI - 11L third in a 4000m hurdle on rain-softened going at this venue

18 days ago. One to note.

3. SPIDERMAN - Taken out by a loose horse in the 4200m LIsted Prix du

Comte de Nice chase over 4200m on very heavy ground here last month. Top

chance.

4. CURLY BASC - Completed a double when winning by 10L in a 4200m chase

on heavy ground here nine days ago. Leading contender.

5. VOLKOV JELOIS - Winner of his last two starts including a 3800m chase on

very heavy ground here by 4L last month. Bold show expected.

6. EDINSON - Good 6L second in a 4000m hurdle on heavy ground here last

month. Claims stepping up in grade.

7. TENERIFE SEA - Bidding to complete a hat-trick when 30L fifth in a 4000m

hurdle on heavy ground here last month. Likely to try and make all.

Summary

CURLY BASC (4) recorded a 10L triumph in a 4200m chase on heavy going

here. May prove hard to beat. SPIDERMAN (3) can play a role in the finish

having been taken out by a loose horse when leading in the Listed Prix du

Comte de Nice chase over 4200m on very heavy ground at this track. VOLKOV

JELOIS (5) came home 4L clear of his rivals here in a 3800m chase on very

heavy going. Might complete a treble. TENERIFE SEA (7) won twice prior to a

below par 30L fifth in a 4000m hurdle on heavy ground at this venue. Dangerous

if granted the lead.

Selections

CURLY BASC (4) - SPIDERMAN (3) - VOLKOV JELOIS (5) - TENERIFE

SEA (7)

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Race 4

1. AIGLE TEEN - Victorious by 15L in a 4000m hurdle on heavy going here at

the start of this month. One to note.

2. TYZEFF - Held both starts this spell including 18L eighth in a 4000m hurdle

on heavy ground here 18 days ago. Improvement required.

3. MYBOY - Fell when contesting a 3800m chase on soft ground here just over

a month ago. Others preferred.

4. BRIC - Runner-up in valuable handicap hurdles two most recent starts

including when beaten 2L on heavy ground here latest. Bold show expected.

5. FAVA HAS - 7L fourth in a 4000m hurdle on heavy ground at this venue last

month. More needed.

6. ASTARA DE LUNE - Held 21L seventh in a heavy ground 4000m handicap

hurdle here 11 days ago. Capable of better.

7. CIRANO DE PAIL - Put a below par effort behind when a 4L third in a

valuable 4000m handicap hurdle on heavy ground here 11 days ago.

Interesting.

8. LE METEQUE - Registered a second consecutive victory when winning by

6L in a 4000m claiming hurdle on very heavy ground here last month. This looks

tougher.

9. GALOUSKA - Victorious by 4L in a 4000m event on heavy ground here 11

days ago. Claims.

10. STARMAN - 20L second in a 3500m claiming hurdle on heavy ground here

five days ago. Improvement needed.

11. FANTASTIC SUN - Below par 16L seventh in a 4000m handicap hurdle on

heavy ground at this track last month. Minor role likely.

12. NURMI - Improved effort 4L second in a 4000m handicap hurdle on heavy

going here 11 days ago. Claims.

13. DAVANTI SAN GUIDO - Fair 13L fourth in a 4000m handicap hurdle on

heavy ground last month. Others hold more obvious claims.

14. BACQUEVILLE - Disappointing 16L eighth in a 4000m handicap hurdle at

this venue. Needs to put that effort behind him.

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15. EDITORIAL - 4L third in a 4000m handicap hurdle on heavy ground here

11 days ago. Notable contender.

16. RISE AND DINE - Pulled up in a 4000m hurdle on heavy ground here five

days. Runner-up in a claimer over the same course and distance prior to that.

Summary

BRIC (4) demonstrated good form when 2L second in a 4000m handicap hurdle

on heavy ground here. May go one better. AIGLE TEEN (1) is considered

following an impressive return to form when victorious by 15L over 4000m on

heavy going at this circuit. GALOUSKA (9) delivered a 4L success in a 4000m

handicap hurdle at this venue. EDITORIAL (15) came home 4L third that day.

Consider.

Selections

BRIC (4) - AIGLE TEEN (1) - GALOUSKA (9) - EDITORIAL (15)

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Race 5

1. RISK DU BRIZAIS - Good 1L second in a 3800m chase on very heavy

ground here last month. Bold show expected.

2. GOLD TWEET - Completed a double when winning by 16L in a 3700m chase

on very heavy ground 16 days ago. Top chance.

3. MONFALCON - 7L third in a 3400m claiming hurdle on heavy ground at the

start of this month. More needed.

4. HENIWAY - Recorded a second consecutive victory when winning by 1L in

a 3800m chase on very heavy going here last month. Leading contender.

5. LORD BOBBY - Faller in a 3700m chase on very heavy ground here last

month. Others preferred.

6. HIGHLANDS D ALLIER - Held 8L fourth in a 3800m chase on very heavy

ground at this venue 23 days ago. Improvement required.

7. BRILLON DU FOUQUET - Early faller when contesting a 3700m chase on

very heavy ground here last month.

8. PATRICIEN - Beaten 17L fourth in a 3800m claiming chase on heavy ground

here five days ago. Improvement required.

9. PREMIERE DEMANDE - Neck second in a 3700m chase on soft ground at

this venue just under four weeks ago. Notable contender.

10. VALTICE DU BERLAIS - Successful by a neck in a 3700m chase on soft

ground here 27 days ago. Strong claims.

Summary

HENIWAY (4) completed a double by 1L in a 3800m chase on very heavy going

here. May play a role in the finish. GOLD TWEET (2) warrants consideration

following an impressive 16L victory over 3700m at this circuit delivering chase

debut. RISK DU BRIZAIS (1) managed a 1L second in a 3800m chase on rain-

affected ground. Might go one better. VALTICE DU BERLAIS (10) registered a

neck victory in a 3700m chase. Set to record another big effort.

Selections

HENIWAY (4) - GOLD TWEET (2) - RISK DU BRIZAIS (1) - VALTICE DU

BERLAIS (10)

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Race 6

1. BERJOU - Placed twice prior to unseating in the Listed Prix du Comte de

Nice over 4200m on very heavy ground here last month. Claims on earlier

efforts.

2. RASANGO - Possibly fortunate when winning the Listed Prix du Comte de

Nice over 4200m on very heavy going at this circuit 16 days ago. Notable

contender.

3. ENOLA GAY - Returning from a break when 4L second in a 4000m hurdle

on heavy ground here 18 days ago. Bold show expected.

4. ACHOUR - Held 32L third in the Listed Prix du Comte de Nice over 4200m

here last month. Improvement needed.

5. CAFERTITI - Successful by 10L in a competitive 3800m handicap chase on

very heavy ground here just under five weeks ago. Up in grade.

6. FEU FOLLET SIVOLA - Beaten 22L fourth in a 4200m handicap chase on

heavy ground here 11 days ago. Others preferred.

7. DIAMANT BRUT - 4L third in a 4200m handicap chase on very heavy going

here last month. This looks tougher.

8. RHODAX - Pulled up in a 4000m handicap chase on very heavy ground at

this venue last month. Others hold more obvious claims.

9. MY MAJ - Pulled up in a 4000m handicap hurdle on heavy going here 11

days ago. Best watched.

10. MESTER - Good 10L second in a 4200m chase on heavy ground here nine

days ago. Step forward needed in this grade.

11. PITON DES NEIGES - Fair 12L second in the Listed Prix du Comte de Nice

over 4200m on very heavy ground here last month. Likely to find life tougher in

this race.

12. STERNKRANZ - Successful by 2L in a competitive 4000m handicap hurdle

on heavy ground here at the end of last month. One to note.

13. MEREDITH - Winner of four of her seven starts at this circuit but was beaten

19L fourth in a 4000m hurdle on heavy ground here last month. Better

expected.

14. POLIDAYANA LAUJAC - Victorious by 5L in a 3800m chase on soft going

here just over a month ago. Strong claims for a top stable.

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Summary

ENOLA GAY (3) could deliver a big effort following a 4L second in a 4000m

hurdle on heavy ground here first up. POLIDAYANA LAUJAC (14) enters

calculations having won by 5L a 3800m chase on soft going at this track.

STERNKRANZ (12) recorded a 2L victory in a 4000m handicap hurdle here.

Shortlist. BERJOU (1) can leave behind an unseat in the Listed Prix du Comte

de Nice over 4200m.

Selections

ENOLA GAY (3) - POLIDAYANA LAUJAC (14) - STERNKRANZ (12) -

BERJOU (1)

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Race 7

1. FAUCON DU BOSC - Victorious by 8L in a 4200m handicap chase on heavy

ground here 11 days ago. Bold show expected.

2. SAINT ANJOU - 11L third in a 4200m handicap chase on heavy ground at

this circuit. One to note.

3. KHAGE - Successful by 3L in a 3600m claiming chase on heavy going here

nine days ago. Of interest stepping up in trip.

4. BUCK'S BAHKBOOK - Held 14L sixth in a 4000m handicap hurdle at this

circuit 11 days ago. Others make more appeal.

5. CALL GREGORIUM - Winner of two of his last three starts including by 14L

in a 3800m claiming chase on heavy ground here nine days ago. This looks

tougher.

6. BLAIN - Came home 15L clear of his rivals when taking a 3500m hurdle on

rain-softened going here at the start of this month. Notable contender.

7. GALOP DU LARGE - 8L second in a 3800m chase on heavy ground here

five days ago. Claims for a good yard.

8. EASTER BOY - 8L runner-up in a 4200m handicap chase on heavy ground

here at the end of last month. Strong claims.

9. TSAR NOIR - Winner here over 4200m on his penultimate start but pulled

up over the same course and distance subsequently. May bounce back.

10. FILMOITOUT - 22 race maiden beaten a neck when third in a 3800m

claiming chase on heavy ground here 18 days ago. Likely to find at least one

too good.

11. OSAXA - Improved efforts two most recent starts including 13L third in a

3800m claiming chase on heavy ground here nine days ago. More needed.

12. SORAL DE KERZEL - Held 16L seventh in a 4000m handicap hurdle on

heavy ground here at the end of last month. Best watched.

Summary

FAUCON DU BOSC (1) may complete a double following an 8L victory in a

4200m handicap chase on heavy going here. EASTER BOY (8) is considered

having finished runner-up in that contest. BLAIN (6) delivered an impressive

15L success in a 3500m hurdle on heavy going at this venue. SAINT ANJOU

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(2) enters calculations after producing an 11L third in a heavy ground 4200m

handicap chase at this track.

Selections

FAUCON DU BOSC (1) - EASTER BOY (8) - BLAIN (6) - SAINT ANJOU (2)

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PORNICHET - 10 January

Race 1

1. IPOP BERE - Safely-accounted for on debut. Major progress required.

2. ILOT SECRET - 7L eighth over 1900m at Deauville first time out. Outside

place claims.

3. TACARES - Well-held when beaten 18L at Angers on debut. Best watched.

4. THE LAUREATE - Progressed with every start. 1L runner-up in a 1700m

maiden here latest. Key contender upped in trip.

5. ANDRAVIDA - Safely-held on both career starts thus far. Others preferred.

6. GEORGINAS KITTEN - Good 2L fourth over 1700m here two starts back.

Interesting returning from a break.

7. LAST CHANCE - Promise on both starts including when 6L fourth in a 1700m

maiden at this track latest. Player.

8. SUPER BELLE - Shaped with promise on return when beaten 6L into ninth

over 1900m in a maiden at Chantilly. Interesting.

9. FLAWLESS LADY - Beaten 5L when midfield in a Chantilly maiden latest.

Considered upped in trip.

10. NOUVELLE VIE - Promising debut when running a 3L seventh in a 1900m

maiden at Deauville. Leading player.

11. CITY ROCK - Third beaten 4L over 1700m here second time out.

Respected.

12. EASTER DREAM - First race starter by Sri Putra. Best watched.

13. ISEULT - Three-year-old filly by Dandy Man. Market check required.

14. EVERYTHING I DO - Unraced filly by Kendargent. Best watched unless

market states otherwise.

15. A STAM IS BORN - First race starter by Air Chief Marshal. Best watched.

Summary

LAST CHANCE (7) indicated promise on both attempts including when 6L

fourth in a 1700m maiden at this track. With further progress likely a bold bid is

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expected. THE LAUREATE (4) is progressing with every start. Finished 1L

runner-up in a 1700m maiden herelast start. Key contender upped in trip.

NOUVELLE VIE (10) produced a promising debut running 3L seventh in a

1900m maiden at Deauville. Respect. FLAWLESS LADY (9) and CITY ROCK

(11) are considered.

Selections

LAST CHANCE (7) - THE LAUREATE (4) - NOUVELLE VIE (10) -

FLAWLESS LADY (9) - CITY ROCK (11)

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Race 2

1. REBEL D'ANS - Bunched finish when beaten 3L into 11th over 2500m in a

handicap at Deauville. Place claims.

2. GREAT TONIO - 1L runner-up over 2100m in a handicap here two starts

back. Considered.

3. SINGING SHERIFF - Fair form in the UK. 2L second over course and

distance latest. Leading player.

4. LADY LIZZY - 2L winner over 2500m at Nort-Sur-Erdre. Respected following

a spell.

5. ALEXANDER - Excuses latest. 3L third over track and trip prior to that.

Interesting if bouncing back.

6. TETE RAIDE - 3L fourth in a 2500m handicap at Deauville two back. Each

way.

7. MANU CHOP - Inconsistent sort. Outside place claims at best.

8. KASAMAN - Ran to a fair level in the UK and showed promise when a 4L

sixth in a 2500m C2 at Deauville last start. Respected.

9. NEW BARELIERE - 2L fifth in a 2000m C4 event at Pau latest. Solid form

prior to that and can't be ruled out.

10. BREIZHIXCESSE - Daughter of Very Nice Name making her debut. Best

watched.

11. YOUCA - Well-held in all four career runs thus far. Look elsewhere.

12. LA WOOD - Unraced mare by first season sire Anodin. Interesting and

market check required.

13. BELLE SHAKKIRA - Well-held here latest. Others preferred.

14. DOLMATOVA - Safely-accounted for on recent form. Best watched.

Summary

SINGING SHERIFF (3) displayed fair form in the UK. Produced a 2L second at

course and distance in latest. Leading player. LADY LIZZY (4) was a 2L winner

over 2500m at Nort-Sur-Erdre and is respected following a break. NEW

BARELIERE (9) produced a 2L fifth in a 2000m C4 event at Pau. With solid

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form prior can't be ruled out. KASAMAN (8) showed promise when 4L sixth in

a 2500m C2 at Deauville last start. Respect.

Selections

SINGING SHERIFF (3) - LADY LIZZY (4) - NEW BARELIERE (9) -

KASAMAN (8)

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Race 3

1. RUBEUS - 2L runner-up over course and distance in a handicap last start.

Leading player.

2. VIGO - Sixth beaten 13L over track and trip latest. Progress required.

3. KARAKORUM - Below par latest but considered on his 2L third over this trip

at Toulouse prior to that.

4. UM ELNADIM - Tailed-off last start. 1L third over 2000m at Durtal prior to

that. Include.

5. QUEEN OF SABBATH - Well-held in three career starts thus far. Best

watched.

6. ASIAN QUEEN - Beaten 4L into sixth over 2100m here last start and can't

be ruled out upped in trip.

7. ADORATA - Recent form requires progress but place claims on best figures.

8. AMARIGOOD - Well-held in all four career runs to date. Look elsewhere.

9. CAPRICE SUPREME - Safely-accounted for on latest outings.

Summary

RUBEUS (1) finished 2L runner-up at course and distance in a handicap last

start. Rates a leading player among this company. KARAKORUM (3) was

below par in latest but can't be ruled out after a 2L third tackling this trip at

Toulouse prior. ASIAN QUEEN (6) finished 4L sixth over 2100m here last start.

Interesting upped in trip. UM ELNADIM (4) holds claims if bouncing back from

a poor effort.

Selections

RUBEUS (1) - KARAKORUM (3) - ASIAN QUEEN (6) - UM ELNADIM (4)

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Race 4

1. LA CATELLA - Below par latest. 6L fourth in a 1500m handicap at Marseille

Vivaux prior. Each way.

2. EPERGNE - 1L third over course and distance latest. Respected.

3. ALMOST LIGHT - Narrow runner-up over track and trip in a handicap last

time out. Leading player.

4. PRINCESSE ILIA - 6L sixth in a course and journey maiden last start. Each

way contender.

5. LOVELY DOLLY - Just denied when second over 1800m at Lyon La Soie

recently. Respected.

6. FIGHTING DON - 9L sixth in a C3 contest over 1800m at Lyon La Soie latest.

More needed.

7. MERIMIX - 4L ninth in a 1900m handicap at Deauville last start. Interesting

dropped in trip.

8. CALINE - Returned from a break with a 4L fourth over course and distance

in a maiden latest. Considered.

9. SCHOOL OF LIFE - Well-held on recent form. Progress required.

10. ZAYA DE LA PLATA - Safely-accounted for on latest outings. Others

preferred.

11. AUSTRALIAN VOICE - Well-held the last twice. Place claims on 5L third at

Evreux three back.

12. GANOUV - Needs progress following a 9L 12th at Deauville over 1500m

latest.

13. SASHEMY - Well-held on recent outings. Outside each way player on best

figures.

14. DAVID THE DIVA - Safely-accounted for on last three starts. Best watched.

Summary

ALMOST LIGHT (3) was a narrow runner-up over track and trip in a handicap

last time out. Leading player. EPERGNE (2) produced a 1L third at course and

distance in latest and with a step forward is respected. LOVELY DOLLY (5) was

just denied when second over 1800m at Lyon La Soie. Bold bid looks likely.

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CALINE (8) returned from a break with a 4L fourth here tackling the journey

among maiden company. Can't be ruled out with that run under her belt.

Selections

ALMOST LIGHT (3) - EPERGNE (2) - LOVELY DOLLY (5) - CALINE (8)

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Race 5

1. BERNARD D'ANS - Minor promise in three starts to date. Outside place

claims.

2. HALLOWED TIME - 2L runner-up over 1500m at Deauville on debut. Strong

contender.

3. FLYING DAVINA - Ninth beaten 4L in a 1300m maiden at Deauville latest.

Place prospect upped in journey.

4. INFLUENCE BERE - Safely-accounted for on her two career starts to date.

Progress required.

5. FAMOUS CHARLIE - 1L runner-up over 1900m at Deauville on debut. Top

chance of going one better.

6. SUCCESS STORY - 2L second in a course and distance maiden last start.

Strong contender.

7. VOUCH - Unraced filly by Bobby's Kitten. Market check required.

8. JAVADO - Three-year-old gelding by Vadamos. Interesting profile and

market can reveal more.

9. HOORAYANUPSHERISES - Unraced filly by Elusive City. No surprise to

see a forward showing.

10. SABOOR - Daughter of Belardo having her first start. Not discounted

entirely.

Summary

HALLOWED TIME (2) finished 2L runner-up over 1500m at Deauville on debut.

Rates a strong contender now tackling this stiffer stamina test. FAMOUS

CHARLIE (5) filled the same position first time out over 1900m at Deauville.

Further progress is expected and a bold bid is on the cards. SUCCESS STORY

(6) was 2L second over track and trip last start. Comes with plenty of

experience in this sphere and can't be ruled out. HOORAYANUPSHERISES

(9) and SABOOR (10) require market checks on debut.

Selections

HALLOWED TIME (2) - FAMOUS CHARLIE (5) - SUCCESS STORY (6) -

HOORAYANUPSHERISES (9) - SABOOR (10)

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Race 6

1. UCEL - 2L success in a course and distance C3 handicap last start. Leading

player.

2. MINISTRABLE - 4L winner over track and journey recently. Strong

contender.

3. ZAAHIR - 6L 11th over track and trip in a handicap last time out. Each way

player.

4. MAGNETIQUE - 2L winner in a 1800m handicap at Le Croise-Laroch (heavy)

last start. Considered.

5. MISTER VANCOUVER - Narrow runner-up over 2400m here last start.

Respected down in trip.

6. KOUKIBOY - 4L second behind one of these over track and trip latest. Each

way.

7. GOOD TO TALK - 4L and 1L success over course and distance on his last

two starts. Include.

8. SHOWMETHEGIN - 2L winner over track and journey in a C4 handicap

latest. Considered.

9. FAN ZONE - 4L fourth over 2100m here in a C3 handicap last start. Place

hope.

Summary

UCEL (1)found success by 2L in a course and distance C3 handicap last time

out. Rates a leading player. MINISTRABLE (2) ran out a comfortable 4L winner

over track and journey recently. Bold bid to follow up can be expected. MISTER

VANCOUVER (5) finished a narrow runner-up over 2400m here last start and

can't be ruled out with this drop in trip a positive. SHOWMETHEGIN (8) is

respected.

Selections

UCEL (1) - MINISTRABLE (2) - MISTER VANCOUVER (5) -

SHOWMETHEGIN (8)

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Race 7

1. VENTABREN - Safely-accounted for on latest outings. Look elsewhere.

2. NIGHT DEL RAIS - Recent form requires progress. Others preferred.

3. PREMIER AVRIL - 4L fourth in a C4 handicap over 1600m at Pau last time

out. Each way.

4. TIPTOP - Recent efforts require improvement and her 1-22 win record is

uninspiring.

5. LIFKARITA - 7L ninth over 1800m in a C4 handicap at Lyon La Soie. Outside

place hope.

6. GEORGINELA - Runner-up on her last four starts the latest by 2L over track

and trip. Leading player.

7. LADY LANE - 6L eighth in a C3 handicap over 2100m at Chantilly latest.

Each way.

8. L'IDEALISTE - Poor recent form. Revival required.

Summary

GEORGINELA (6) finished runner-up past four starts including latest by 2L over

track and trip. May prove tough to beat in what looks a good opportunity.

PREMIER AVRIL (3) is consistent. Produced a 4L fourth in a C4 handicap over

1600m at Pau last time out. Respect. LADY LANE (7) was beaten 6L eighth in

a C3 handicap over 2100m at Chantilly in latest and can't be ruled out in this

easier looking event. LIFKARITA (5) is an each way player.

Selections

GEORGINELA (6) - PREMIER AVRIL (3) - LADY LANE (7) - LIFKARITA (5)

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VINCENNES - 10 January

Race 1

1. GRANIT BLANC - Held 11L fifth at this circuit just under four weeks ago.

Improvement required.

2. GOOD MORNING BIBIS - DQ'd on two of his last three starts including at

this venue ten days ago. Others preferred.

3. GIPSY DE LA NOE - Nose second at this track five days ago. One to note

stepping up in grade.

4. GRAAL DU DOLLAR - Good 1L second here ten days ago. Bold show

expected.

5. GAD DE BAFFAIS - Beaten 5L fourth here at the end of last month. Leading

contender.

6. GOLD DU VAL - DQ'd at this track 26 days ago. Claims if replicating his 2L

second here prior to that.

7. GET UP DES PLAINES - Races barefoot here following a 1L second in a

lower grade at Pontchateau 18 days ago.

8. GADGET DU LOUVET - Decent effort 8L third here last month. Notable

contender.

9. GOLD RIVER - Victorious by 1L at this track last month. Top chance.

10. GEOFFREY D'AM - Faded when 5L seventh in a driven race at Cagnes-

sur-Mer just over four weeks ago. Mounted debut.

Summary

GAD DE BAFFAIS (5) is considered for the win following a 5L fourth at this

circuit. GOLD RIVER (9) enters calculations having won by 1L at this venue.

GRAAL DU DOLLAR (4) is another to note on the back of a 1L second here.

GADGET DU LOUVET (8) came home 8L third at this venue. May register a

third mounted triumph.

Selections

GAD DE BAFFAIS (5) - GOLD RIVER (9) - GRAAL DU DOLLAR (4) -

GADGET DU LOUVET (8)

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Race 2

1. GENERAL DE LOIRON - Beaten 3L fourth at this venue just over a week

ago. Step forward required.

2. GADJO CHARENTAIS - Good 3L third here eight days ago. One to note.

3. GERSHWIN DE CHENU - DQ'd here two most recent starts. Others

preferred.

4. GIGOLO DU NOYER - Beaten 2L by a subsequent winner when runner-up

here last month. Notable runner.

5. GEORGIO HAUFOR - Demonstrated good form of late including 3L fifth here

23 days ago. Top chance.

6. GAYLORD JAYF - Held 6L eighth at this venue just under five weeks ago.

Others hold more obvious claims.

7. GRANIT DU FRESNE - Below par 10L sixth here three weeks ago.

Improvement required.

8. GORLANDO - Good 2L third at this venue in November. One to note.

9. GOOD FRIEND - Beaten 5L fourth at this track 21 days ago. Strong claims.

10. GOLD DU METZ - Yet to hit top form this spell including 7L ninth at this

track last month. Best watched.

11. GENTLY DE MUZE - Put a DQ behind him when 1L second at this track

eight days ago. Leading contender.

Summary

GEORGIO HAUFOR (5) is set to record a sixth career success following a 3L

fifth at this circuit. GENTLY DE MUZE (11) delivered a 1L second at this track.

May go one better. GOOD FRIEND (9) makes the shortlist having been beaten

5L fourth at this venue. GIGOLO DU NOYER (4) is another to consider following

a 2L second here.

Selections

GEORGIO HAUFOR (5) - GENTLY DE MUZE (11) - GOOD FRIEND (9) -

GIGOLO DU NOYER (4)

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Race 3

1. HAWAI ISLAND - Held 20L eighth in a lower grade at Cagnes-sur-Mer last

month. Likely to struggle.

2. HATCHET MAN - DQ'd in the G1 Criterium des 3 Ans at this venue three

weeks ago. Likely to find a few too good.

3. BEAUTIFUL COLIBRI - 1L third in the G3 Prix de Chateau Chinon here at

the end of last month. Notable runner.

4. HERMINE GIRL - Beaten 2L fourth in the G3 Prix de Chateau Chinon here

ten days ago. One to note.

5. HEARTBREAKER ONE - Held 22L eighth in the G1 Prix de Vincennes

mounted race here two weeks ago. Bold show expected returning to a driven

event.

6. HOHNECK - Disappointing 6L eighth in the G1 Criterium des 3 Ans here

three weeks ago. Leading contender having won the G2 Prix Jacques de

Vauloge here prior to that.

7. HIRONDELLE SIBEY - Good 3L fifth in the G1 Criterium des 3 Ans here last

month. Strong claims.

8. HOOKER BERRY - Beaten 3L third in the G1 Criterium des 3 Ans at this

venue three weeks ago. Top chance.

Summary

HOOKER BERRY (8) may deliver a big effort following a 3L third in the G1

Criterium des 3 Ans at this circuit. HOHNECK (6) came home 8L sixth in that

contest. Previously beaten a nose in the G2 Prix Jacques de Vauloge. Could

play a role in the finish. HIRONDELLE SIBEY (7) is considered having run 3L

fifth in the aforementioned G1 Criterium des 3 Ans. HEARTBREAKER ONE (5)

warrants thought. Revisits driven racing after finishing 22L eighth in the

mounted G1 Prix de Vincennes.

Selections

HOOKER BERRY (8) - HOHNECK (6) - HIRONDELLE SIBEY (7) -

HEARTBREAKER ONE (5)

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Race 4

1. DIABLO DU NOYER - Good 3L third at Cagnes-sur-Mer just over three

weeks ago. One to note.

2. DREAM DE LASSERIE - 1L second in a handicap here last month. Claims

in this higher grade.

3. VIOLETTO JET - Good 1L fourth in the G3 Prix Jean Dumouch here three

weeks ago. Bold show expected.

4. CALIN DE MORGE - Put a below par effort behind him when 3L third here

11 days ago. This looks tougher.

5. CICERO NOA - Beaten 3L sixth in a lower grade handicap here in November

2019. Best watched.

6. ECLAT DE GLOIRE - Victorious by 1L in the G3 Grand Prix de Noel at

Cagnes-sur-Mer two weeks ago. Leading contender.

7. CASH DU RIB - Decent 3L third at this venue last month. One to note.

8. UNIQUE JUNI - Held both starts this spell including when seventh here last

month. Others hold more obvious claims.

9. DOSTOIEVSKI - 4L fourth in the G3 Grand Prix de Noel at Cagnes-sur-Mer

a fortnight ago. Top chance.

10. CHIANTI - Held 14L sixth in the G3 Prix Sans Dire Oui here last month.

May show improved form second up.

11. CLASSIC CONNECTION - Absent since a down the field finish at Alencon

in September. Others make more appeal.

12. CARIOCA DE LOU - Completed a double when winning by 1L in a mounted

race at this circuit just under three weeks ago. Strong claims.

13. CALINA - Drops in grade following a 4L sixth in the G2 Prix Amerique Races

Zeturf Qualif 5 here a week ago. Notable contender.

14. HARD TIMES - Held 14L ninth at this venue just over a week ago. Minor

role likely.

15. DUEL DU GERS - Successful by 2L in a lower grade handicap at this venue

four weeks ago. Interesting in this higher grade.

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16. FLAMME DU GOUTIER - Registered a 1L victory in the G3 Prix Constant

Hervieu here last month. Bold show expected.

Summary

DOSTOIEVSKI (9) may play a role in the finish. Secures a top driver following

a 4L fourth in the G3 Grand Prix de Noel at Cagnes-sur-Mer. ECLAT DE

GLOIRE (6) delivered a 1L victory in the aforementioned event. May complete

a double. FLAMME DU GOUTIER (16) warrants consideration after a 1L victory

in the G3 Prix Constant Hervieu here. VIOLETTO JET (3) makes the shortlist

on the back of a 1L fourth in the G3 Prix Jean Dumouch at this venue.

CARIOCA DE LOU (12) is set to produce a big effort back in a driven contest.

Managed a 1L success in a mounted event here prior.

Selections

DOSTOIEVSKI (9) - ECLAT DE GLOIRE (6) - FLAMME DU GOUTIER (16) -

VIOLETTO JET (3) - CARIOCA DE LOU (12)

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Race 5

1. GIGOLO LOVER - Completed a double when winning by 1L over here at the

end of November. One to note.

2. GAROU PIERJI - 6L fourth at this track nine days ago. Likely to find at least

one too good.

3. GRIBOUILLE - Good 1L second at this circuit at the start of this month. Top

chance.

4. GAMIN NORMAND - Held 14L ninth here nine days ago. Others preferred.

5. GOLD DE CHIMAY - Held 6L ninth here just over a week ago. May take a

step forward third up.

6. GIANT CHIEF - Runner-up last three starts including when beaten 1L at this

venue last month. Bold show expected.

7. GILMOUR - Held 6L fifth at this circuit just over three weeks ago. Dropping

in grade.

8. GOOD FRIDAY - Beaten 2L third in a higher grade here early last month.

Claims.

9. GITANO - Successful by 1L in a class B at this circuit 16 days ago. Strong

claims.

10. GAMAY DE L'ITON - Fair 6L fourth at this venue in November.

Improvement required.

Summary

GRIBOUILLE (3) demonstrated good form when 1L second at this circuit. May

deliver a fourth course success. GIANT CHIEF (6) warrants consideration

having been beaten 1L when runner-up here. GITANO (9) came home 1L clear

of his rivals at this venue. May complete a double. GIGOLO LOVER (1) holds

claims having recorded a 1L success representing a top stable. GAROU PIERJI

(2) has been running well in defeat including when 6L fourth at this venue. Each-

way claims.

Selections

GRIBOUILLE (3) - GIANT CHIEF (6) - GITANO (9) - GIGOLO LOVER (1) -

GAROU PIERJI (2)

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Race 6

1. FREEMAN DE HOUELLE - DQ'd in the G3 Prix Sans Dire Oui here 16 days

ago. Strong claims of making amends.

2. GALACTICA - Victorious at Solvalla last month. Claims on French debut.

3. DYNAMITE MARCEAUX - Good 1L second in a class B at this track 19 days

ago. More needed upped in grade.

4. FUN QUICK - Held 9L fifth in the G3 Prix Sans Dire Oui here last month.

Step forward required.

5. FLORE DE JANEIRO - Returned to form with a 5L third in the G3 Prix Sans

Dire Oui at this track 16 days ago. Poor wins/runs record.

6. JERRY MOM - 1L fifth in the driven G3 Prix Jean Dumouch here last month.

Step forward required switched to a mounted race.

7. DAIDA DE VANDEL - Good 1L second in the G3 Prix Auguste Francois here

last month. Bold show expected.

8. LOOKING SUPERB - DQ'd in the driven G2 Prix Amerique Races Zeturf

Qualif 5 here a week ago. Others preferred on just his second mounted start.

9. ETOILE DE BRUYERE - Held 9L eighth in the G3 Prix Jean Dumouch here

three weeks ago. Needs to put that effort behind her.

10. VALOKAJA HINDO - Returning from a break when 8L 11th in the driven

G2 Prix Amerique Races Zeturf Qualif 5 here last week. Improvement expected

second up.

11. DEXTER FROMENTRO - Held 9L sixth in the G2 Prix Paul Buquet at this

venue at the start of last month. More needed.

12. FADO DU CHENE - Victorious by 1L in the G2 Prix Joseph Lafosse here

just over five weeks ago. Leading contender.

13. CARAT WILLIAMS - Down the field tenth in the G2 Prix Amerique Races

Zeturf Qualif 2 here four weeks ago. Only previous mounted start came when

DQ'd at Caen in May 2015.

Summary

FADO DU CHENE (12) may follow up a 1L victory in the G2 Prix Joseph

Lafossee at this circuit. DAIDA DE VANDEL (7) enters calculations following a

1L second in the G3 Prix Auguste Francois here. FREEMAN DE HOUELLE (1)

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was DQ in the G3 Prix Sans Dire Oui at this track. Capable of putting that effort

behind him to play a part in the finish. GALACTICA (2) won a mounted race at

Solvalla in Sweden. Might produce a big effort on first French start. VALOKAJA

HINDO (10) finished beaten 8L eleventh in the driven G2 Prix Amerique Races

Zeturf Qualif 5 first up. Consider each-way on mounted debut.

Selections

FADO DU CHENE (12) - DAIDA DE VANDEL (7) - FREEMAN DE HOUELLE

(1) - GALACTICA (2) - VALOKAJA HINDO (10)

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Race 7

1. ELEGANT DE BOLERO - Victorious by 1L at Nantes just under five weeks

ago. One to note.

2. EMPEREUR DE REUX - DQ'd both starts this spell. Step forward expected

with a top driver taking the reins.

3. ENDO D'AZIF - DQ'd at Cabourg four days ago. Others make more appeal.

4. EROS DU BRISSE - Fair 7L fifth at Cabourg just under two weeks ago.

Improvement required.

5. ELIOTT DE SIMM - Back to form with a 4L third in a mounted race at

Argentan 20 days ago. Notable contender.

6. EDEN GEDE - Good form prior to a DQ here six days ago. Capable of putting

that effort behind him.

7. ECLAIR STAR - Down the field both starts since returning from a break.

Minor role likely.

8. ELISIO VICTORY - DQ'd late on at Cabourg 13 days ago. Bold show

expected.

9. EASTER DAY - 1L fifth at Nantes just under two weeks ago. Interesting

contender.

10. ENJEU DAIRPET - Held 4L seventh in a mounted race at Meslay-du-Maine

last month. Others make more appeal.

11. EVRIK DE GUEZ - Absent since a DQ at this track at the end of October.

Likely to improve for the race.

12. EQUINOXE - Successful by 1L here 16 days ago. Notable contender.

13. ESPERANZO - Third two most recent starts including when beaten 3L here

four weeks ago. Strong claims.

14. ERODE LUDOIS - Faded 10L 11th at Agen last month. More needed.

15. EURO DU CHENE - Fair 4L ninth at this track three weeks ago. Step

forward needed.

16. ELINO BILOU - Racing first up when 14L ninth at Chartres early last

improvement. Better expected on this occasion.

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Summary

ELISIO VICTORY (8) was DQ late at Cabourg. May make amends.

EMPEREUR DE REUX (2) can leave DQ efforts behind with a top driver taking

over. ESPERANZO (13) is considered having registered a 3L third at this circuit.

EQUINOXE (12) warrants though having won by 1L at this track previously.

Selections

ELISIO VICTORY (8) - EMPEREUR DE REUX (2) - ESPERANZO (13) -

EQUINOXE (12)

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Race 8

1. EMONDEVILLAISE - DQ'd at this circuit four weeks ago. More needed.

2. ESCAMPETTE - Held 16L 15th at Laval five weeks ago. Better expected

racing barefoot.

3. EUROPA DE CHENU - 7L fourth at this track last month. Step forward need

here however.

4. EUSKARA - Racing first up when 6L third in a mounted race at Le Mans last

month. Improvement expected second up.

5. ELEGANTE RIVER - Followed up a victory at Le Croise-Laroche last month

with a DQ at Nantes. Claims if maintaining stride.

6. EASY AND NICE ER - Good 3L third at this circuit at the end of November.

One to note.

7. EMERAUDE DE BAIS - Victorious by 1L here two weeks ago. Top chance.

8. ELLA DE BAFFAIS - Improved effort 2L second at Amiens just under four

weeks ago. Notable runner.

9. ENOLA DU DORAT - Down the field at Cabourg in a mounted event 13 days

ago. Needs to put that effort behind her.

10. EASYMEDE - Fair 8L fifth at Argentan just under three weeks ago.

Improvement required.

11. ENERGY DU BOUFFEY - Held 11L seventh at Mauquenchy a week ago.

Others hold more obvious claims.

12. ETOILE DE LA LOGE - Beaten 1L when fourth at this venue 14 days ago.

Bold show expected.

13. ETONNE DE CARSI - Runner-up here two weeks ago. Strong claims of

going one better.

14. ENSKA - Held 16L fifth in a mounted race here 18 days ago. Others make

more appeal.

15. EFFIGIE MADRIK - Good form of late including 3L third here last month.

Leading contender.

16. ELENA DE PIENCOURT - Absent since a DQ here in December 2019.

Likely to improve for the race.

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Summary

EMERAUDE DE BAIS (7) may register a victory following a 1L success at this

circuit. EFFIGIE MADRIK (15) could play a role in the finish having been beaten

3L into third here. ETONNE DE CARSI (13) came home 1L second and can

record a fourth course victory. ETOILE DE LA LOGE (12) is another of note

after managing a 1L fourth at this venue prior.

Selections

EMERAUDE DE BAIS (7) - EFFIGIE MADRIK (15) - ETONNE DE CARSI

(13) - ETOILE DE LA LOGE (12)

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Race 9

1. HACKER LOVER - Improved effort 2L fifth at this track nine days ago.

Notable contender.

2. HERMES ANGEL - Good 5L third at this venue just under three weeks ago.

Bold show expected.

3. HOUSTON DE JOUDES - Bidding to complete a hat-trick when 7L seventh

at this circuit just over four weeks ago. One to note.

4. HIDELTO DE HOUELLE - Beaten 3L seventh here at the start of the month.

Step forward needed.

5. HEADSCOTT - Completed a four-timer when winning by 3L at this circuit

penultimate start. Capable of putting a DQ here subsequently behind him.

6. HERCULE QUICK - DQ'd two most recent starts including here nine days

ago. Dangerous if maintaining stride.

7. HAPPYJO DE LIGNY - Held 4L seventh at this venue 36 days ago.

Successful by 2L here prior to that.

8. HERADAMES - Placed both starts this spell including 1L second here 15

days ago. Top chance.

9. HIC DU MOUCHEL - Good placed form prior to a DQ at this circuit last

month. Strong claims of putting latest effort behind him.

Summary

HERADAMES (8) may go one better than when 1L second to a subsequent

winner at this circuit. HIC DU MOUCHEL (9) was DQ in that event. Previously

1L second at this venue. Shortlist. HERMES ANGEL (2) might deliver a big

effort following a 5L third here. HEADSCOTT (5) registered a string of victories

prior to a DQ at this track and could be set to return to the winners enclosure.

Selections

HERADAMES (8) - HIC DU MOUCHEL (9) - HERMES ANGEL (2) -

HEADSCOTT (5)