CLAIREFONTAINE - 8th August

Trainer of the day : David Windrif (205, 303, 506, 704)

Jockey of the day : Hugo Journiac (205, 302)

Horse of the day : Arcadia (106)

Dark Horse : Option Be (704)

Race 1 1. ALIOCHKA - Eight of ten behind Ame Blue in a Listed race on the sand at Deauville last time out

2. BANDANETTA - Fifth of eighteen behind Coisa Boa in a Class D handicap at Saint-Cloud last time out

3. SHANAWEST - Thirteenth of fifteen behind Sant'Amanza in a Class D handicap at Saint-Cloud last time out

4. L'ACCLAMATION - Unplaced in a Class D handicap at Compiegne last month after being off for six months

5. BARBARA - Won a Class D handicap by three lengths from Fifty Gold at Compiegne last time out

6. ARCADIA - Won a Class E handicap by two and a half lengths from Realisator at Saint-Cloud last time out

7. SHASLIKA - Fifth of fifteen behind Sant'Amanza in a Class D handicap at Saint-Cloud last time out

8. ONIRIQUE - Won a Class G claimer by two and a half lengths from Montino at Compiegne last time out

9. MY SOLANGE - Unplaced in her last three starts since finishing second in a Class D race at Saint-Cloud in April

10. LYAVENITA - Won twice last month including a Class E race at Saint-Malo last time out

11. BALOUBA - Fifteenth of sixteen behind Barbara in a Class D handicap at Compiegne last time out

12. AMIGA INTIMA - Fifteenth of eighteen behind Zuberoa in a Class D handicap at Vichy last time out

13. NANCY DREW - Tenth of sixteen behind Barbara in a Class D handicap at Compiegne last time out

14. SHANABALA - Tenth of fifteen behind Subprime in a Class E handicap on the sand at Deauville last time out

15. MAGIC MAC - Has decent form in claimers and handicaps this year and is on a fair mark

16. SHAMAR LOVE - Fifth of fourteen behind Elsie's Indian in a Class E handicap at Lion-D'Angers last time out

17. RED FINE - Has not run since April when unplaced in a Class E handicap on the sand at Chantilly

Summary (6) ARCADIA gets a penalty for her win at Saint-Cloud last month but could still be a step ahead of the handicapper. She had a few good ones behind in that race and gets the vote ahead of (15) MAGIC MAC and (16) SHAMAR LOVE who are two outsiders that could surprise here. (2) BANDANETTA and (11) BALOUBA are two more for the short list.

Selections

(6) ARCADIA - (15) MAGIC MAC - (16) SHAMAR LOVE - (2) BANDANETTA -

(11) BALOUBA - (1) ALIOCHKA - (5) BARBARA - (4) L'ACCLAMATION

Race 2 1. TYWIN - Ninth of ten behind Swanning Around in a Class F claimer at Maisons-Laffitte last time out

2. ZING - Fourth of ten behind Swanning Around in a Class F claimer at Maisons-Laffitte last time out

3. CHARLIE THE LAD - Last of twelve behind Jackson En Bois in a Class G claimer at Vichy ten days ago

4. DISCO FLASH - Last of six behind La Fibrossi in a Class G claimer at Lyon Parilly last time out in May

5. NUDGE NUDGE - Fifth of ten behind Swanning Around in a Class F claimer at Maisons-Laffitte last time out

6. SUNDAY WINNER - Fourth of eight behind Oncle Fernand in a Class F claimer here last week

7. DON'T CRY FOR ME - Eleventh of twelve behind Jackson En Bois in a Class G claimer at Vichy ten days ago

8. EL PAMPA KING - Sixth of nine behind Elfy James in a Class G claimer at Royan nine days ago

9. SILVER TOP - Last of twelve behind Erica Bing on his debut in a Class F claimer at Saint-Cloud in June

Summary (5) NUDGE NUDGE is a slight preference to reverse placings with (2) ZING from their last run at Maisons-Laffitte in a Class F claimer. The selection had previously been runner up in two claimers at Chantilly in the UK. (6) SUNDAY WINNER put in a decent effort in a claimer here last week and cannot be ruled out.

Selections

(5) NUDGE NUDGE - (2) ZING - (6) SUNDAY WINNER - (7) DON'T CRY FOR

ME

Race 3 1. SISTERLEON DAVIS - Thirteenth of eighteen behind Silk Of Rio in a Class G claimer at Vichy ten days ago

2. ETTA - Third of eight behind Oncle Fernand in a Class F claimer here last week

3. FROZEN QUEEN - Has been running well in claimers and should go close again today

4. HEAVENS STREAM - Last of eleven behind Kambura in a Class E claimer at Chantilly last month

5. TALONTUEUSE - Seventh of ten behind Hyper Hyper in a Class G race at Vittel last time out

6. MISS BOMBAY - Third of ten behind Swanning Around in a Class F claimer at Maisons-Laffitte last time out

7. DECAPULSE - Well capable at this level and should be one of the main contenders here

8. LADY GABRIELLE - Fifth of six behind Etta in a Class F claimer at Chantilly last month

9. CIMA JELOIS - Eight of eleven behind Kambura in a Class E claimer at Chantilly last month

10. METEORITE - Eight of ten behind Doucer D'Antan in a Class E claimer at Chantilly last month

11. DALAIKA - Last of ten behind Swanning Around in a Class F claimer at Maisons-Laffitte last time out

12. HIGHGATE - Eight of ten behind Swanning Around in a Class F claimer at Maisons-Laffitte last time out

13. LAST PARADISE - Tenth of eighteen behind Silk Of Rio in a Class G claimer at Vichy ten days ago

Summary Slight preference here is for the consistent (3) FROZEN QUEEN to reverse placings with (2) ETTA to whom she was second to in a claimer on the sand at Chantilly last month. Back on grass today should suit the selection. (7) DECAPULSE has decent form in claimers and cannot be ruled out. (6) MISS BOMBAY is next best.

Selections

(3) FROZEN QUEEN - (2) ETTA - (7) DECAPULSE - (6) MISS BOMBAY

Race 4 1. SAUNTER - Has not run since April but is dropped in class here and must be respected today

2. DOUNYAPOUR - Seventh of ten behind Peribsen in a Class F race at Saint-Cloud last time out

3. PALMARES - Ninth of fourteen behind Repercussion in a Class F race here last time out

4. STORMY ANGEL - Ninth of twelve behind Asterion in a Class F race at Chantilly last time out

5. DOCTOR FONTENAILLE - Seventh of eleven behind Stonific in a Class F race at Compiegne last time out

6. NEW TIGER - Third of eight behind Signura in a Class G race at Le Touquet last time out

7. AL SAHRA - Second of thirteen behind Nella Di Roma in a Class G race at Le Touquet last time out

8. TYRANA - Second of eight behind Fastnet Thunder in a Class G race at Dieppe last time out

9. HALAWATE - Fourth of fourteen behind Sweet Charity in a Class F race at Compiegne last time out

10. HOLIDAY WINNER - Sixth of ten behind That Which Is Not in a Class F race here last time out

11. CATCH THE LADY - Has not run since last December when unplaced in a Class G race at Marseille Vivaux

12. SEA AND STARS - Ninth of ten behind That Which Is Not in a Class F race here last time out

Summary (1) SAUNTER has not run since April when second to Heshem at Chantilly who has since gone on to win a Group Two race at Maisons-Laffitte last month. A repeat of that form should be more than good enough here. (7) AL SAHRA and (8) TYRANA have shown some ability and have solid place claims. (2) DOUNYAPOUR is next best.

Selections

(1) SAUNTER - (7) AL SAHRA - (8) TYRANA - (2) DOUNYAPOUR

Race 5 1. BEAUTE FATAL - Won a chase at Jallais in June and also had some decent hurdle form last year

2. LUNAYA - Has already won a claiming hurdle at Fontainebleau this year and well capable at this level

3. BRING IT ON - Has been in poor form recently and was pulled up here twice last month

4. CINQUIEME SET - Seventh of ten finishers behind Douceur Perdue in a claiming hurdle at Auteuil last time out

5. LOVE HUNTER - Unplaced in all seven career starts to date and others preferred today

6. ISETTA - Won a claiming hurdle by one and a half lengths from Moblight at Nancy last time out

7. TIPSY - Has been placed in her last five races including a claiming chase at Dieppe last month

8. ENTREE PARFAITE - Unplaced in a couple of handicap hurdles here last month but capable at this level

9. NORMAN QUEEN - Unplaced on the flat at Compiegne last month but has some decent form over hurdles

10. SHEELAGH - Has not run since April when unplaced in a Listed hurdle at Auteuil

11. BELLE DE BRUME - Still a maiden after eighteen starts and would need to improve to win here

Summary Unplaced in a handicap hurdle at Vichy four days ago (2) LUNAYA makes a swift return and will take a lot of beating back down at this level. (7) TIPSY is a model of consistency and looks the main danger to the selection. (10) SHEELAGH is dropped in class and has place claims. (6) ISETTA can also make the frame.

Selections

(2) LUNAYA - (7) TIPSY - (10) SHEELAGH - (6) ISETTA

Race 6 1. LAURENZIO - Placed in two of seven runs but appears to be stagnating thus far

2. CHOP HOLA - Won two runs back and has to have a shot in this so respected

3. DEEP CREEK - Some promise on both runs and could improve a bit now again

4. DEFIT D'ESTRUVAL - Placed on all four runs and looks a likely one here for sure

5. EPERLAN - Placed fourth on both his starts here last month and improvement to come

6. TIGER BACK - One win from eight runs and could have a chance of sorts

7. DUNQUIN - Placed in four of her six and surely enters the argument

8. DOUMA DESBOIS - One win from four and another who is a contender here

9. KENDALEE - One win from eight and has been highly tried so this is easier

10. LADY OF GOLD - Dual winner in May from a total of seven runs so that bodes well

Summary The champion trainer Macaire is doubly represented here and the one that might win is (4) DEFIT D'ESTRUVAL who has placed in all four of his runs and looks to be progressive enough to take this. (7) DUNQUIN can make it to the runner up spot. (5) EPERLAN and (2) CHOP HOLA can fill the placings in what is a fair heat.

Selections

(4) DEFIT D'ESTRUVAL - (7) DUNQUIN - (5) EPERLAN - (2) CHOP HOLA

Race 7 1. FIRST GREEN - Placed eight times from twenty and could get involved here

2. AJIB - Placed twice from nine runs and has a fair bit to prove at this point

3. CHIEFLY - Placed in two of four runs and could easily be involved

4. OPTION BE - Four time winner and has to have a fair shot in this class

5. SANKIBLUE - Placed once from four but has shown very little to be fair

6. SOYOUZ - One win from fifteen and can be forgiven last outing so could be a player

7. COTTIN MADRIK - Placed in six of nineteen and seems to have a job on here

8. REDGY - Yet to show anything in five runs and totally dismissed

9. KOSTE SESELWA - Placed in three of seven starts and could have an outside squeak

10. VALBERG - One win from seven and not out of this at all so needs watching

Summary This will not take too much winning and it can go to (6) SOYOUZ if he can be forgiven has last time out effort. His overall form looks solid enough so is chanced with the vote. (4) OPTION BE looks to be a fairly viable alternative. (1) FIRST GREEN and (3) CHIEFLY will endeavour to get involved also in a weak event.

Selections

(6) SOYOUZ - (4) OPTION BE - (1) FIRST GREEN - (3) CHIEFLY

Race 8 1. LUGANO - Five time winner which one was this year so could have a chance

2. SALUTATOR - Dual winner from thirty but can be a bit hit and miss so best look elsewhere

3. ALARY DE L'ECU - Dual winner from fifteen runs and just two average runs this term so far

4. MISTER EMILY - Won a Listed hurdle last October at Auteuil but not seen since the following month

5. CELTIC SAINT - Placed in a third of his nine runs and off since last December

6. TERRIFIC - Seven time winner from eleven and four of last five and sets the standard

7. DREAMABAD - Prolific seven time winner but has been away since late last year

8. ABAKAHN - Four wins from seventeen but has been off since the fall of 2014

9. MICK PASSOA - Triple winner from thirty three but has been away for twenty eight months

10. VAUBAN LAUGIL - Four wins from forty but badly out of form at the minute

11. PLUMETTE GRISE - Broke the ice on her return run in June following mammoth lay off and the bounce is a fear

12. MY MAJ - Very smart nine time winner from thirty one but has been plagued with troubles

13. TOM MIX - Triple winner from forty eight but has a mountain to climb

Summary (6) TERRIFIC is very well named to be fair and in now going for career win number eight from twelve runs and five out of last six if successful. The chances of that happening are very high indeed. (12) MY MAJ could be the one for the forecast. (8) ABAKAHN and (9) MICK PASSOA will have a say for the places in a lovely event.

Selections

(6) TERRIFIC - (12) MY MAJ - (8) ABAKAHN - (9) MICK PASSOA

MESLAY-DU-MAINE - 8th August

Trainer of the day : Sylvain Roger (115, 810, 809)

Jockey of the day : Franck Nivard (110, 216, 602, 810)

Horse of the day : Betty de Malabry (409)

Dark Horse : Dixie Pont Vautier (508)

Race 1 1. DANDY DU ROSAY - Newcomer who did not go unnoticed when qualified for racing and could grab a small place

2. DANIA DE SUBLIGNY - First timer who qualified at this track. Top-local driver in command

3. DE VILLETOT - Disqualified two from two. Talented pilot in the plate

4. DERBY D'ANJOU - Disqualified on sole public attempt so hard to assess

5. DYLISE DE FLORANGE - Not sighted in two starts to date and things can only get better

6. DAENERIS JIEL - Has shown limited ability in both disciplines so has a bit to find

7. DELPHES D'ARIANE - Showed improvement on second career start. First attempt under the saddle

8. DOLCE VITA PHEDO - Has only shown limited ability so far so has a lot to find

9. DJYOTI DU PATURAL - Has done nothing of note so far and unlikely to trouble the judge

10. DESIGN D'HERFRAIE - Ran a promising third at Cabourg in last start and has plenty more to offer

11. DORA BOURBON - Showed early promise but subsequently disappointed so needs to improve

12. DRUSS DE GUEZ - Has run well at this course and top-connections so a lot to like

13. DEMARRANTE - Has run well on three occasions in this discipline and cannot be dismissed for place

14. DRUSENHEIM - Not much room for manoeuvre and improvement is needed to win

15. DIAMANT DE LARRE - Has shown good aptitude over right-handed tracks. Eric Raffin on board

Summary (15) DIAMANT DE LARRE was runner-up to a very smart individual in his last start and could just go one better here if he can reproduce this effort. Associated with Franck Nivard (10) DESIGN D'HERFRAIE is on the rise and looks another sound candidate for gold. (13) DEMARRANTE should be able to win a race like this in the near futur. (11) DORA BOURBON can be in the mix.

Selections

(15) DIAMANT DE LARRE - (10) DESIGN D'HERFRAIE - (13) DEMARRANTE -

(11) DORA BOURBON

Race 2 1. CUSTOM WINNER - Not devoid of ability but mentally fragile so not a priority in this line-up

2. BELLE DE NEULLIAC - Hard to like on paper and many others can be preferred

3. CHEF DE L'ECLUSE - Has ability but remains very unconsistent. Jean-Michel Bazire in command is worth noting

4. BIENVENUE D'ANJOU - Struggling with form since the new year and unlikely to attract much support

5. CALITA DEKA - Needs to show significant improvement to figure in a race like this

6. BROOKLYN TRIXIE - Has shown decent aptitude in this class of event so cannot be ruled out for minor placing

7. BAOBAB CELESTE - Runner-up to Bonheur Gede on sole start in a claimer so has to be considered

8. BEAU COUNTRY - Has been enduring stride issues in last few months but remains capable of grabbing a place

9. BACCHANTE DE CHENU - Finished fourth in an identical event last June at Vichy and could take a minor cheque home

10. COPERNIC - Has been running poorly under the saddle and not worth any consideration on return in harness

11. CINQ MARS - Needs to show improvement to be involved at the finish. Best to watch

12. BONHEUR GEDE - Reliable performer in this class of event and has to be on the shortlist

13. BALOU D'ANGIS - Boasts a sound record over right-handed tracks and looks to have every chance

14. CASDAR D'AUVILLIER - Takes a serious drop in class and could be the surprise package in this race

15. BEAUTE DE FROULAY - Not seen at his best for months and is having her first start in a claiming race

16. BOKER TOV - Useful sort in claiming races and should be able to play role at the finish

Summary

Reunited with Jean-Philippe Monclin (13) BALOU D'ANGIS looks the standout in this race and gets the vote to resume with winning ways. (12) BONHEUR GEDE is fully unshod for this and is expected to leave behind his last two below par efforts. (7) BAOBAB CELESTE has previously run well at this level and must have a place chance. (16) BOKER TOV and (8) BEAU COUNTRY are two others who should be respected.

Selections

(13) BALOU D'ANGIS - (12) BONHEUR GEDE - (7) BAOBAB CELESTE - (16)

BOKER TOV - (8) BEAU COUNTRY

Race 3 1. BOMBE D'OURVILLE - Has been performing poorly in harness racing and not worth any consideration

2. BEST ROMA DE NOE - Lost her form in last two starts and needs to show significant improvement

3. BERNILLE SALTOR - Showed better intention in last start when second at Le Mans and has a claim on the back of this effort

4. BAHIA D'IQUAINE - Much preferred over left-handed track but on-form and cannot be ruled out

5. BAILA COMIGO -

6. BINA DES VAUCHAUX - Well-backed when fifth at Les Sables d'Olonne in last outing. Needs to up her game

7. BOLDIE - Won at Toulouse on 24 June but has gone cold in two subsequent starts

8. BIANCA - Not likeable on paper and cannot be worth any consideration

9. BRISE DU COUDOU - One place from five starts since the new year and not a priority

10. BELINDA DU ROUMOIS - Tends to race very well when all shoes come off and this is the case here

11. BAHAMAS QUICK - Won three from last five starts and does have a first rate chance in this line-up

12. BALLADE DU TIJAS - Back to herself in last run and has to be considered in here

13. BAHIA MESLOISE - Easy winner at Cabourg last time out. Right-handed tracks specialist and has a fair claim

Summary (10) BELINDA DU ROUMOIS seldom runs a bad race when barefoot and should play a key role in this contest. (11) BAHAMAS QUICK won her last two starts in style and could make it three in a row. (13) BAHIA MESLOISE was a convincing winner at Cabourg last time out and has plenty more to offer. (12) BALLADE DU TIJAS is now back on top her game and could also be in the final shake-up.

Selections

(10) BELINDA DU ROUMOIS - (11) BAHAMAS QUICK - (13) BAHIA

MESLOISE - (12) BALLADE DU TIJAS

Race 4 1. BATISTOS - Ran better than placing suggests last time out but still plenty to find

2. BANCHITA PRIOR - Has previously run well at this course and looks set to leave behind his last under par performances

3. BAIE DE CHAHAINS - Consistent individual in this discipline and has a place chance

4. ANNA GALBE - Much preferred over left-handed tracks. All shoes come off and could surprise

5. ALTOJEM - Disqualified in two starts this year. Top-connections and could bounce back at a fair price

6. AUDACIEUSE FOUTEAU - Not much to like on paper and best to ignore in this race

7. BOHO PERRINE - Boasts a sound record in this discipline and has every chance of winning this

8. AS DE LAVAL - Obvious lack of consistency and many others can be preferred

9. BETTY DE MALABRY - Seldom runs a bad race in this discipline and has a first rate chance

10. BLACK DIAMOND - Has limited ability and will need a clear run to grab a minor stake chaque

11. BALOU DU PAOU - Not devoid of ability but struggles to keep his stride. Place chance at best

12. BAROUDEUR DU CAUX - Has been struggling with form in harness racing and faces a stiff task on debut in this discipline

13. BUSINESS LADY - Has been unable to recapture last year's form and unlikely to change this figure

14. AUSTRAL FUN - Disqualified four from six since the new year and not a priority

15. BAKELITE D'ECHAL - Disqualified last October on sole attempt in this discipline. Ignore

16. BRINDILLE DARCHE - Won at Cagnes sur Mer in July last year and has done nothing of note since then

17. ASSIM DES GLENAN - Well-entered in this race and could eye at a minor place cheque

Summary (9) BETTY DE MALABRY has been in good form and previously ran well at this course. She is an obvious choice for victory in this line-up. (2) BANCHITA PRIOR is better than her last two runs suggest and remains a solid podium contender. (7) BOHO PERRINE is a reliable performer in this discipline and deserves some respect. (4) ANNA GALBE and (17) ASSIM DES GLENAN are best of the remainders.

Selections

(9) BETTY DE MALABRY - (2) BANCHITA PRIOR - (7) BOHO PERRINE - (4)

ANNA GALBE - (17) ASSIM DES GLENAN

Race 5 1. DAISY MAISY - Heavily backed when disqualified on debut at La Capelle

2. DARIA DEL GREEN - Showed nothing of note in three starts thus far and best to watch

3. DELLA HAUFOR - Best run so far came on grass. First attempt over a right-handed track

4. DIVINE LADY - Has shown better intention in last two starts so has to be considered

5. DIVINE DU FOSSE - Disqualified three from three this season and unlikely to make an impact

6. DULCINEE DU DERBY - Has previously run well over right-handed courses and could take a place

7. DANSEUSE MYSTIQUE - Obvious lack of consistency and others can be preferred

8. DIXIE PONT VAUTIER - Off the mark over course and distance on 28 July after nine consecutive disqualifications

9. DOPAMINE JIJI - Consistent performer. On the rise and could go off the mark

10. DOSSARIE DE GUEZ - Has been thereabouts in recent starts. Must be closely monitored

11. DIMITRIA GRIFF - Last run on grass too bad to be true. Associated with Franck NIvard and can bounce back

12. DIRA D'OCCAGNES - Ran well on two occasions on grass but has it all to prove on sand

13. DOUBLETTA - Has never raced over a right-handed track yet. Made a good impression when scoring first time out

14. DARLING BERRY - Off the mark at Saint-Malo in last start. Has plenty of improvement to offer and must be hugely respected

15. DJANGA BEST - Best run so far is a second place on grass from ten career starts. Others preferred

Summary This is a very competitive race. The Jean-Michel Bazire-trained (14) DARLING BERRY impressed when scoring at Saint-Malo and this suggests there is more to come. (13) DOUBLETTA's last run takes nothing from her and she deserves to be on the shortlist. Hot-tempered (8) DIXIE PONT VAUTIER is an aventurous bet but is definitely woryh a chancer.

Selections

(14) DARLING BERRY - (13) DOUBLETTA - (8) DIXIE PONT VAUTIER - (9)

DOPAMINE JIJI

Race 6 1. CAZIRIUS DE GUEZ - Well-backed when disqualified at La Rochelle four days ago. Expected to redeem himself

2. CADOUDAL - Improving individual and has a leading chance in this race

3. CACHACA D'ESCURES - Demonstrated a nice potential last Spring. Fully shod on return form a 3 months layoff

4. CHRONO DE VINDECY - Not disgraced when seventh on comeback run over course and distance. Could surprise with improvement likely

5. CANDICE D'EPUISAY - Fairly consistent individual and not out of it for place

6. CLERY DAIRPET - Has never won a race from twenty-eight starts thus far. Latest form makes no appeal

7. CHERIE MY LOVE - Much preferred in ridden racing and only a minor place prospect

8. CASTILLE DU LOIR - Good last run at La Rochelle while fully shod. Should not be too far off at the finish

9. COLD SPEED - Not devoid of ability but fully shod for this first attempt over a right-handed course

10. CLICHE MESLOIS - A winner last year over course and distance. Can place if he keeps his stride

11. CARLAN DU VIVIER - Course winner last year. Consistent performer who has a fair claim

12. CHIC DESTIN - Useful sort on both surfaces. Well-entered and should go close

13. CERISE MIKA - Well beaten sixth in a class E six days ago so has a lot to find

Summary This is a very competitive race. The Jean-Michel Bazire-trained () DARLING BERRY impressed when scoring at Saint-Malo and this suggests there is more to come. () DOUBLETTA's last run takes nothing from her and she deserves to be on the shortlist. Hot-tempered () DIXIE PONT VAUTIER is an aventurous bet but is definitely worth a chancer.

Selections

(12) CHIC DESTIN - (2) CADOUDAL - (1) CAZIRIUS DE GUEZ - (11) CARLAN

DU VIVIER

Race 7 1. ALGUA DE FORGAN - Last good performance in harness racing was in May last year

2. APOLLON GEDE - Best to forget last run on grass. Previous form is solid so has to be respected

3. AS D'URFIST - Useful performer in the Province and has a fair place claim

4. AGORA DU GOUTIER - Won on grass on penultimate start but subsequently disappointed at this course. Watch

5. AMAZONE DU MONT - Has been running well this season and should feature prominently once again

6. VUELTA DE CHENU - Struggling with form since last May and needs to show marked improvement

7. A DREAM DES OBEAUX - Showed significant improvement when scoring in last start and has more to offer

8. ALTESSE DU BANNEY - Reliable performer in this class of event and should not be too far off at the finish

9. VALDERIC - Enduring stride issues at present and although not devoid of ability has a lot to find at present

10. ARDENTE DU CLOS - Performs well when all shoes are off and this is the case here

11. VOYOU DU CHERISAY - Lost his stride in last two starts. Top pilote on board may not be enough to improve things

12. VIRGULE CENSERIE - Caused a major disappointment when unplaced at Enghien in last start. Can only do better this time

Summary (10) ARDENTE DU CLOS is the best on class alone and always performs well when unshod. She should prove hard to get passed. (5) AMAZONE DU MONT has found herself in good form this year and definitely has more to offer. (7) A DREAM DES OBEAUX has been improving with the run and must be considered. Another good effort can be expected from (8) ALTESSE DU BANNEY.

Selections

(10) ARDENTE DU CLOS - (5) AMAZONE DU MONT - (7) A DREAM DES

OBEAUX - (8) ALTESSE DU BANNEY

Race 8 1. VICOMTE DE CORVEIL - Course and distance winner on penultimate start. Not the best of run last time out

2. ULOTTE DE TAGOR - Has been in good order lately and should be thereabouts once again

3. VANINA DE MAEL - Useful sort on both codes and could grab a minor place

4. VALEUR GES - Course winner. Has been performing well since the new year and could be in the mix

5. TITAN DU FERRON - Latest form does not make much appeal and easily passed over

6. VALSEME - Won at 20/1 on grass in last start but more is needed here up in grade

7. ULISETTE DES HAYES - Good last two runs when placed at big prices. Should get much more support this time

8. THOURY LE KING - Runner-up to Vic du Pommereux in last start. Not without a chance

9. VALSE MIKA - Sound winner of a class D in last outing so has to be considered

10. VIC DU POMMEREUX - Back to himself in last start. Finished first and second in two starts at this course

11. SOLEIL D'ARGENT - Has now two races under his belt and should not be too far off his peak-form

12. SUCCES DE VAUX - Struggling to recapture his best form and unlikely to make an impact

13. SHAMFALLA - Mixed record since the new year and does not look like an obvious pick

14. TINA VIVANCIERE - Not sighted in five starts this season and unlikely to change this figure

15. TWIGG - Has been in mixed form since the new year. Last win was in December 2014

16. UPMAN - Not seen at his best this season and looks to have too much to do

17. VINCENT DES OBEAUX - Talented individual in ridden races. Hind shoes come off so could surprise

18. SUPER BERRY CHENOU - Diqualified four from four this season and therefore looks hard to recommend

Summary (10) VIC DU POMMEREUX has run extremely well on two occasions at this course and with Franck Nivard added is the one to be on. Stablemate (9) VALSE MIKA comes into this off a nice success at Argentan and could give a lot to do to the selection. A winner earlier at this course on his previous association with Eric Raffin (1) VICOMTE DE CORVEIL is another to be considered. Watch for (2) ULOTTE DE TAGOR and (7) ULISETTE DES HAYES.

Selections

(10) VIC DU POMMEREUX - (9) VALSE MIKA - (1) VICOMTE DE CORVEIL -

(2) ULOTTE DE TAGOR - (7) ULISETTE DES HAYES

VICHY - 8th August

Trainer of the day : Keven Borgel (209, 401, 506, 803)

Jockey of the day : Pierre-Charles Boudot (104, 209, 301, 403, 604, 804)

Horse of the day : Luannan (402)

Dark Horse : Season of Saints (707)

Race 1 1. GONZALO - Outclassed last time in considerably stronger line-up. Could find the frame this level

2. KIPFERL - Made little impression off this mark last time, having won prior. Place chance this trip

3. NEW AMSTERDAM - Well beaten on handicap debut, albeit by better opposition. Has scope to improve, outside chance

4. SAOSEO - Ultra-consistent, boasts solid form in similar contests off current mark. One to beat

5. CHARLIE'S FRIEND - Runner-up on handicap debut last time. Has scope to improve too, so should be competitive

6. LA LIMAGNE - Needs to show more than she has done to be involved. Others preferred

7. ABAYA - Progressive filly with solid form. Could improve further to find the frame

8. AMBRE DOUX - Erratic sort, though continues to fall in the ratings. Capable of featuring

9. SISTER BALL - Moderate recent form at lower levels suggests she could struggle in this line-up

Summary (4) SAOSEO has found form and consistency in similar handicaps recently and deserves to get his head in front after a string of close-up finishes. He should be involved, but will face stiff competition from improving (5) CHARLIE'S FRIEND who found only one better in a stronger race at this level last time. (8) AMBRE DOUX, while not the most reliable, has run creditably in races of this nature and is capable of featuring too.

Selections

(4) SAOSEO - (5) CHARLIE'S FRIEND - (8) AMBRE DOUX - (1) GONZALO

Race 2 1. PACHADARGENT - Returned to form off current rating with back-to-back wins over further. Will be running on late, include

2. EL DORADO - Showed promise early on but has been plagued by issues since. Could feature if retuning to best form

3. STEPHILL - Better efforts this year have been on the all-weather. Poor recent starts on the turf reflect his limitations

4. EZPELETAKO - Course-and-distance runner-up in a similar contest last time. Should be in the shake-up

5. NOLLEVAL - Could feature on very best form. Made no impression on seasonal reappearance, more needed

6. ROYAL FOX - Well-travelled, honest performer who always gives of his best. Will make his presence felt

7. PRINCESSE WINKLE - Poor recent form in similar contests suggest her struggles may continue

8. MY PUPITE - Made no impression on her return to France last time. Appears limited

9. DOUBLE POWER - Has found form and consistency, on both surfaces, off current rating. Not without a chance

10. PRINCE GRIS - Veteran of 126 starts. Capable of finding the frame, though is not the most reliable at 11 years of age

11. FLAVAL - Was in poor form prior to shock last-start victory. Must confirm that form to have any chance

Summary (4) EZPELETAKO is a consistent performer at this level and continues to run well. A runners-up finish in a similar event over the course and distance last time speaks volumes of his chances in this line-up and he rates the one to beat. (6) ROYAL FOX boasts solid credentials too and should make his presence felt in this grade, if reproducing best form. Hat-trick seeking (1) PACHADARGENT may prefer further but is at his best off this mark. He will be doing his best work late and could have a say.

Selections

(4) EZPELETAKO - (6) ROYAL FOX - (1) PACHADARGENT - (9) DOUBLE

POWER

Race 3 1. TEMPLE BAR - Veteran performer who has been outclassed in better races recently. Is proven at this level, so don't ignore

2. FUNKY MARY - Turned her fortunes around last time when enjoying a step up in trip. Can feature by reproducing that effort

3. FAVROS - Not beaten far when finishing in midfield over this trip last time. Does appear held on form, though

4. MUMGALA - Capable stayer, proven at this level and back to best form. Can contest the outcome

5. SPIRIT BIRD - Last-start winner over 2400m at this track. Has become inconsistent, though, so unlikely to repeat

6. DEEP SNOW - Improved last start was against weaker opposition. Has displayed limitations at this level

7. WHISKY GALORE - Poor recent form, after a number of promising efforts, are reflective of his chances. Capable but unreliable

8. GOLDIE JOLIE - Has run well at this level and does stay the trip. Not the most reliable now at the age of 7 but could place

9. SERVICE GAGNANT - Disappointing performances last month were in better company. Is proven at this level, so warrants respect

10. LANDO SPORT - Improved recent efforts in similar handicaps suggest he could run into the money

Summary Several with chances in this line-up, but none more so than in-form filly (4) MUMGALA who has returned to her consistent best recently. She will go close on current form so is one for the shortlist. Veteran (1) TEMPLE BAR has been outclassed by better rivals of late but is proven at this level so should pose more of a threat this time, while the same can be said of capable (9) SERVICE GAGNANT in an event of this nature.

Selections

(4) MUMGALA - (1) TEMPLE BAR - (9) SERVICE GAGNANT - (2) FUNKY

MARY

Race 4 1. USAIN BEST - Concedes weight to all but is an honest, consistent performer who continues to run well. Won't be far off

2. LUANNAN - Tasted defeat for first time when returning from a lengthy layoff last time. Can resume winning ways

3. LUXE VENDOME - Ought to be better than a disappointing last start. Could bounce back to form, place chance

4. FAWLEY - Boasts fair recent form in competitive handicaps. Not without a chance

5. CHAMBOIS - Has been sparingly raced, which suggests he has been plagued with issues. Place chance on best form

6. SECONDO - Made a pleasing French debut on his seasonal reappearance. Could improve to feature

7. ZEMIRO - Veteran eight-year-old who has proven to be inconsistent off a similar mark in handicaps. Outsider

8. BOYWAY CERISY - Well beaten in a hotly contested handicap at this track last time. Place chance on best form

9. AREOS - Versatile sort. Was in good form before well beaten in a hotly contested handicap last time, outside chance

10. LE SALON - Made a pleasing seasonal debut when a close-up 4th, albeit in a weaker race last time. Can improve

11. ROYAL SILK - Needed last start, her French debut, when returning from a rest. Can improve but must do so to feature

Summary (2) LUANNAN was beaten for the first time in his career when making a belated comeback from a lengthy layoff in his last start. Despite defeat, that was a pleasing return to action and he can build on that effort to recapture winning ways. The battle for second should be a closely fought affair as (1) USAIN BEST, (3) LUXE VENDOME, and (4) FAWLEY all boast solid claims of filling the runners-up berth.

Selections

(2) LUANNAN - (1) USAIN BEST - (3) LUXE VENDOME - (4) FAWLEY

Race 5 1. PREMIER EPISODE - Versatile sort with fair form over a number of distances. Has less scope than most but can feature

2. FUCHIAS DE CERISY - Boasts creditable recent efforts over further but may lack early speed to contest this. Place chance

3. MEGHWAR - Has made steady improvement in better races this year. Drops in class, should be competitive

4. TAKE A LOOK - Yet to reproduce sprint form of last year in 3 starts this season. Chance on earlier promise

5. FANCIFY - Erratic filly with inconsistent form that inspires little confidence. Outside chance

6. KMON SPORT - Not disgraced in each of her career outings. Could improve to feature

7. MANOLLA - Likely to improve on a fair debut effort she made in a weaker line-up. Place chance if doing so

8. ALL OF THE LIGHTS - Won a similar contest at Deauville before a disappointing last start. Better expected here, include

9. CRACKER'STAR - Continues to drop in the ratings which has brought about improved performances. Place chance

10. BROMLEY CROSS - Would need to improve on moderate form in weaker contests to have any chance. Has scope to do so

11. NIMO - Ran his best race last time off the current rating. Would need to confirm that effort to feature

12. ZIRIATT - Has shown limitations over further. Drop in trip unlikely to bring about a change in her fortunes

Summary (3) MEGHWAR has run with merit in better races since relocating to France and made encouraging improvement last time. He should have more to come, so can feature prominently. (8) ALL OF THE LIGHTS landed a similar contest at Deauville and ought to be better than her last start. She has claims in this grade, but so does versatile (1) PREMIER EPISODE who, despite less scope for improvement, could feature on best form. (6) KMON SPORT is a likely improver and another to consider.

Selections

(3) MEGHWAR - (8) ALL OF THE LIGHTS - (1) PREMIER EPISODE - (6)

KMON SPORT

Race 6 1. JULO DE LAIZ - Concedes weight to all but has run well at this level before. Could feature, place chance

2. WHITE CRYSTAL - In good form and better off at the weights this time. Should make his presence felt

3. DARK REDEEMER - Much improved course-and-distance effort off this mark last time. Chance if confirming that performance

4. STATEOFTHENATION - Boasts solid recent form at this level which bodes well for his chances. One to beat

5. KING DREAM - Poor recent form is reflective of his chances. Unlikely to pose a threat

6. POUSSIN BIO - Has failed to build on an encouraging debut in 3 subsequent starts. Makes little appeal

7. HONJO MASAMUNE - Little impression made in both starts. Must improve to feature

8. LIRATO - Displayed reasonable form and ability at this level and on both surfaces too. Place chance

9. AMAZING LADY - Made a promising start to 2016 but disappointed last time when a beaten favourite in March. Chance if fit

Summary A few of these renew rivalry and there should be little to separate them. (4) STATEOFTHENATION is in good order and should feature prominently if maintaining current form. However, he'll again face stiff competition from (3) DARK REDEEMER who finished in close attendance last time. On these terms (2) WHITE CRYSTAL could stake a serious claim, while (9) AMAZING LADY would have every chance, if not in need of the run.

Selections

(4) STATEOFTHENATION - (3) DARK REDEEMER - (2) WHITE CRYSTAL - (9)

AMAZING LADY

Race 7 1. BLACK NIGHT - Better effort in a similar contest when reverting to the turf last time. Place chance

2. FASTNET THUNDER - Promising, ultra-consistent colt who should have more to offer. Leading contender

3. CHEF DE TROUPE - Progressive individual boasting solid form. Should make his presence felt

4. SUPER RIDGE - Consistent performer who continues to run well at this level. Will again be competitive

5. SALLY - Last-start winner with scope for improvement. More needed in this line-up, repeat unlikely

6. QUEEN MA - Boasts form at this level over similar trips. Others have more though, place chance

7. SEASON OF SAINTS - Would have improved since an encouraging debut, so warrants the utmost respect. Include

8. IAMACHOPE - Seldom far off but, on exposed form, may find more progressive rivals too good for her

Summary Good race with several boasting winning credentials. On the basis of his form at higher levels this season, (3) CHEF DE TROUPE is given the nod, if able to maintain his consistency. Progressive (2) FASTNET THUNDER will pose a serious threat, though, and will be a factor in the finish. (4) SUPER RIDGE boasts consistent form in this grade, including a runners-up finish over course and distance last time, so is another to consider, while (7) SEASON OF SAINTS should be wiser to the task after an encouraging debut and could make his presence felt too.

Selections

(3) CHEF DE TROUPE - (2) FASTNET THUNDER - (4) SUPER RIDGE - (7)

SEASON OF SAINTS

Race 8 1. DALSHAND - Finished 4th, albeit well beaten, in a Listed race last time. Has plenty scope to improve and can contest

2. MACELLO - A distant last in a stronger race recently. While better is expected this time, unlikely to emerge victorious

3. RANDULINA - Not disgraced when finishing downfield in a stronger race last time. Place chance

4. INDECENCE CHOISIE - Above average filly who has held her own in considerably higher grades. Leading contender

5. DYLIEV - Has scope and ability, though big improvement is needed to be competitive. Place chance

6. BEAMA - Back-to-back wins recently, including at this track last time, has confirmed her progress. Respect

Summary Small field but a competitive event likely to be dominated by the fancied runners, who include the unexposed (1) DALSHAND and talented filly (4) INDECENCE CHOISIE whose sex allowance should see her feature prominently. However, a chance is taken on the inexperienced former who, with plenty improvement expected, could account for his above-average female rival. (6) BEAMA, (3) RANDULINA and (5) DYLIEV could complete minor money.

Selections

(1) DALSHAND - (4) INDECENCE CHOISIE - (6) BEAMA - (3) RANDULINA

DIEPPE - 8th August

Trainer of the day : Philippe Daugeard (605, 907)

Jockey of the day : Yoann Lebourgeois (607, 804)

Horse of the day : ()

Dark Horse : ()

Race 6 1. VINCITA -

2. ALTESSE D'ARDENNES -

3. A NICE COOL -

4. ULYSSE FORTERIE -

5. ABEILLE DE THABE -

6. ALCESTE -

7. AMARILLA DE RABUT -

8. VENDOME D'ANAMA -

9. VIGANO JET -

10. USERT DU LANDRET -

11. TRITON DU LILAS -

12. TESSY D'YVILLE -

13. VALIOSO TEJY -

14. TIBURCE DE LEAU -

15. ARLESIENNE -

16. VROUM VROUM -

17. UNGARO MALI -

18. UNO PONT VAUTIER -

Summary

Selections

(7) AMARILLA DE RABUT - (15) ARLESIENNE - (5) ABEILLE DE THABE - (9) VIGANO JET - (16) VROUM VROUM - (2) ALTESSE D'ARDENNES - (18) UNO

PONT VAUTIER

Race 8 1. ARPEGE HERBLINAIE -

2. AZALEE D'OURVILLE -

3. ARIANE DES PRES -

4. ASSICA DE BLONDEL -

5. AMI DU SCION -

6. AUFEORA -

7. VOLCAN DES PRES -

8. AGUIGYASE -

9. VOLCAN PIYA -

10. URSY FLYING -

11. VERSUS DAIRPET -

12. UTOPIE DU PONCHET -

13. UNE IDEE SPECIALE -

14. UNDSET -

15. VOLCAN DU BIWETZ -

16. ARCEUS SEGAH -

17. UN BON FILS -

18. ASTERIX DE BOMO -

Summary

Selections

(9) VOLCAN PIYA - (14) UNDSET - (7) VOLCAN DES PRES - (6) AUFEORA -

(4) ASSICA DE BLONDEL - (15) VOLCAN DU BIWETZ - (8) AGUIGYASE

Race 9 1. ANAKIN -

2. AWA VICTORIA -

3. BABY ONE DESBOIS -

4. AMERICAN LOVE -

5. BE MY GUEST -

6. BARAKA DE MONCHEL -

7. BANDIT DU DOME -

8. BANJO D'OR -

9. BELLAGIO -

10. BANCO DU MARIN -

11. ALPHA D'AZIF -

12. BOUQUET DE LARRE -

13. BELLSA DE JUMILLY -

14. ACTIUM JENILOU -

15. BE KING -

16. BARDANE TURGOT -

Summary

Selections

(16) BARDANE TURGOT - (15) BE KING - (11) ALPHA D'AZIF - (9) BELLAGIO

- (12) BOUQUET DE LARRE - (7) BANDIT DU DOME - (3) BABY ONE DESBOIS