French Selections Friday 5th

R1 VINCENNES [L-H]

C1 – PRIX ADELINDA – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class D Race – Harness – EUR € 59,000

1. IDYLLE DU PERSIL – Has not been seen out since finishing last of 8 in a 2700m Class C here last December. Goes barefoot with Mathieu Mottier in the wagon, but others still preferred
2. JASMINE DE VAU – Returns to a hard surface after winning a 3450m Agon-Coutainville Class E early last month. Unlikely to repeat but breaking from the 2-spot, with Franck Nivard reining, is unlikely to be far off the mark
3. IDEAL DE JEAN – Showed improvement when 6th of 12 in a 2850m Class D here on 20 August. Has form at the venue and from the 3-spot can give this a good go. First 5
4. JIBI DU FRUITIER – Left a good impression when 3rd of 9 in a 2150m Enghien Class B on 7 August. Acquits himself competitively for the most part and from the 4-spot can make a big impact
5. HIPPOCRATE DU TRIO – Last of 12 in a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d’Olonne a fortnight back. Shoes on again and has no realistic chance
6. JAPAROV LIRE – 5th of 15 in a 2750m Cabourg Class D a week ago. Conditions very much in his favour here and is not about to disappoint. Place chance
7. JOKER DES CHALIERS – Quality element that was eliminated when prepping for this in a 3150m Class E at La Roche-Posay on 10 August. Should be fully-fit by now and from the front line can prevail
8. HELIOS DES CHAMPS – 10th of 12 behind IDEAL DE JEAN (3) in a 2850m Class D here on 20 August. Completely out of the picture all year and can be ignored
9. HUGO DU BOURG – 8th of 12 behind IDEAL DE JEAN (3) in a 2850m Class D here on 20 August. Is not devoid of ability but reliability not his strong suit and a minor place chance at best
10. JALIMEDE – Honest sort that came 5th of 10 in a 2925m Cagnes Class A 2 weeks ago. Will appreciate the drop in trip but the draw does him no favours
11. IRIS FARCEUSE – 5th of 14, on first start for 3 months, in a 2700m Class D here 3 weeks ago. Is sure to have progressed and even from the back line will have a good hand to play
12. JIGSAW PUZZLE – Got back in the game in a 2800m Auch Class A late last month when 2nd of 17. A repeat however seems most improbable
    Summary: A fine servant with nothing to prove under these conditions, JOKER DES CHALIERS (7) has two return runs in him, will be barefoot for his first objective of the autumn, and looks marginally preferable to the better-positioned JIBI DU FRUITIER (4) who left a very good impression at Enghien a month ago. JAPAROV LIRE (6) would have finished closer at Cabourg had he not faulted and will be barefoot with Eric Raffin in the bike this time. IRIS FARCEUSE (11) will have come on for her fine re-entry run and in spite of the draw must be considered a player.
    SELECTIONS
    JOKER DES CHALIERS (7) – JIBI DU FRUITIER (4) – JAPAROV LIRE (6) – IRIS FARCEUSE (11)
    C2 – PRIX BAPTISTINA – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class E Race – Harness – EUR € 41,000
13. JUEN EMONDEVILLE – Pleasantly surprising 2nd of 16 in a 2450m Class E at Agon-Coutainville early last month. Hind shoes off but still has little to contribute
14. JET NONANTAIS – Won a 2750m Cabourg Class E 3 weeks ago. Is confirmed over course and distance and will be competitive for a step on the podium
15. JULLOU – Twice 3rd before running 4th of 12 in a 2800m Vire Class E on Monday. Has never delivered under harness at Vincennes but is competitively shod and should not be ruled out
16. JACKPOT D’ORGUEIL – 2nd of 13 in a 2100m amateurs Class F here a fortnight ago. Hind shoes off, with Mathieu Mottier in the bike, and must be respected
17. JUST DU CHATELET – Quality element that ran 4th of 13, a place behind JILIKA DU MESLE (6), in a 2550m Cherbourg Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Is seldom seen left-handed but under these conditions looks a serious proposition
18. JILIKA DU MESLE – Imposed at Pornichet before running 3rd of 13 when preparing for this in a 2550m Cherbourg Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Shoes off this time and, reunited with Guillaume Martin, will be no pushover
19. JEANNOT BUISSONAY – Never dangerous 6th of 13 behind JILIKA DU MESLE (6) in a 2550m Cherbourg Class F 2.5 weeks ago and is not about to create an upset
20. JOIE D’AMOUR – Respectable 5th of 12 behind JUST BUILT (12) in a 2725m Cabourg Class E a month ago but is still taking on too much
21. JAGGER DANICA – Last of 8 in 18 August race of reference. Has won 2 of 3 in the day’s configuration but is being aimed far too high this time
22. JASON DU PERRON – Serious type making first start since running 6th of 14 in a 2650m Class E at Les Sables-d’Olonne on 9 July. Barefoot for the occasion and is in with a realistic shout of imposing
23. JAZZY FLIGNY – Last but one in a 2875m Argentan monte Class E on 9 August. Eric Raffin reining this time but still not an obvious choice
24. JUST BUILT – Hard to knock since the spring, latterly 2nd of 12 in a 2725m Cabourg Class E a month ago. Has references at the venue but cannot be considered a priority
25. JADE D’ERABLE – Surprisingly below-par 7th of 13 behind JILIKA DU MESLE (6) in a 2550m Cherbourg Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Is no slouch when barefoot but may just be taking on too much
26. JIANFRANCO – Below-par 7th of 12 in a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d’Olonne a fortnight ago. Enjoys a good entry and with Gabriele Gelormini in the bike will be afforded every chance
27. JEALOUS GIRL – Won an amateur event across town before running 4th of 14 in a 2100m Class E here late last month. Has never delivered over 2700m here but is barefoot this time and with application can put on a decent showing
    Summary: Given a short spell after failing to place at Les Sables-d’Olonne in early-July, JASON DU PERRON (10) returns to a track he likes and has every chance of getting straight back down to business. Barefoot following a most encouraging prep, JUST DU CHATELET (5) will be reined by Alexandre Abrivard for the first time, and looks the main threat. Arguably better racing clockwise, JET NONANTAIS (2) is nonetheless in excellent shape and must be taken seriously. JIANFRANCO (14) failed to confirm his form last time but, reconfigured for the occasion, must not be too hastily-judged.
    SELECTIONS
    JASON DU PERRON (10) – JUST DU CHATELET (5) – JET NONANTAIS (2) – JIANFRANCO (14)
    C3 – PRIX KLYMENE – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class D Race – Harness – EUR € 40,000
28. LILAS D’ECHAL – Quickly eliminated in a 2600m Class E at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 17 August. Has form here and will be no easy touch if Eric Raffin gets her off on the right foot
29. LOLITA DE LA BUTTE – Has done nothing but improve lately, most recently 3rd of 13 in a 2650m Pornichet Class E a fortnight ago. Is confirmed over course and distance and a first-5 cheque is well within her capacity
30. LOVELY GODIVA – Pleasant 4th at Enghien before running 8th of 16 in a 2700m Class D at La Capelle 10 days ago. Hails from a yard firing on all cylinders and it could be considered foolhardy to ignore her
31. LILY ROSE MYSTIC – Failed to confirm La Capelle victory when quickly eliminated in a 2050m Cabourg Class D 2 weeks ago. Has yet to deliver over the main track and others easier to back
32. LUCIA DE BUSSET – Flopped across town before being eliminated in a 2100m Class D here on 23 August and must first get her house in order
33. LIANGA – Last of 9 in 23 August race of reference and at this level has no possible chance
34. LORETTE – Imposed at La Rochelle before running 2nd of 8 in a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d’Olonne early last week. Is new to the venue but will still be expected to give LOLITA (9) a run for her money
35. LAURENE DE BAILLY – Should not be too hastily-judged for running 7th of 9 in a 2100m Class D here 2 weeks ago. Has form with his driver and must be taken seriously
36. LOLITA – Somewhat uneasy on comeback, running 6th of 9 in a 2100m Class D here a fortnight ago, but has the best credentials of the bunch and Benjamin Rochard will be expecting her to demonstrate why
37. LOUISIANA DU DERBY – Got back in the winners’ circle at Rochefort-sur-Loire before being quickly eliminated in a 2875m Enghien Class D 3 weeks ago. Is nicely engaged but others still preferred
    Summary: A classy future prospect, LOLITA (9) tackles 2700m of the main track for the first time and, after a respectable return run here, can expect the lion’s share of support. Benjamin Rochard will still be mindful of the ultra-consistent LORETTE (7) who will be expected to play a leading role, and the tricky LILAS D’ECHAL (1) who benefits from the engagement of the champion driver. LAURENE DE BAILLY (8) is reunited with Matthieu Abrivard and would not be here without a decent chance of getting in on the action.
    SELECTIONS
    LOLITA (9) – LORETTE (7) – LILAS D’ECHAL (1) – LAURENE DE BAILLY (8)
    C4 – PRIX BRUNA – 2850m (a2m) – Class D Race – Harness – EUR € 46,000
38. KING LOOK – Serious trotter but has not been seen out since finishing unplaced in a 2700m Class D here last February and will not be given a hard race
39. KANEM – Failed to confirm good July performance when 10th of 14 in a 2700m Class D at La Capelle 10 days ago, and would be preferred with hind shoes off
40. KOUROUX – Returns to running barefoot after coming 4th of 11 to KAZAN BEACH (8) in a 2625m Cherbourg Class E 2.5 weeks ago. In better company this time and a repeat seems unlikely
41. KRUGER DU NORD – Took little time returning to triumphant ways, most recently landing a 2675m Class E at Divonne-les-Bains on 11 August. Paul Ploquin stays faithful and can be quietly confident of a competent performance
42. KROSS FINGERS – Useful element that ran 5th of 8 finishers in a 2875m Enghien Class D on 2 August. Races shod this time around and best to wait
43. KILLER MESLOIS – Encountered no opposition en route to victory in a 2850m Feurs Class C on 18 July. Has been afforded ample time to prepare for this and with his mind on the job should bring home the bacon once more
44. KIF DU BIEF – Has looked very ordinary of late, most recently 6th of 11 finishers in a 3150m Abbeville Class E on 17 August, and will need to raise his game
45. KAZAN BEACH – Comfortable winner of a 2625m Cherbourg Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Is unbeaten when barefoot and, successful last time here, looks a serious proposition
46. KAZAAL – Starts for the first time since running 2nd of 11 in a 2200m Le Mans Class D mid-July. Has freshness on his side and will be no easy touch if he takes to the new profile
47. KONCORD DELO – Makes first appearance since being eliminated in a monte Gr.1 over course and distance on 22 June. Will have been specifically prepared for this, has been re-shod, and with application can finish in the mix
48. KENDRICK – Returned to winning ways, and posted his fastest time, when securing a 1609m Argentan Class E on 9 August. Went close last time under these conditions and must be considered a player
49. KISS WOOD – 5th of 10 in a 2750m Class D at La Capelle on 21 July. Not as sharp as he was last year and is unlikely to influence the result
50. KAROLINE CALINE – Showed her form despite being eliminated in a 2675m Class E at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 17 August. Runs barefoot this time, with Matthieu Abrivard in the bike, is confirmed here, and cannot be ruled out
51. KNOK – Honest sort that ran 5th of 10 in a 2675m Class E at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 17 August. Should acquit himself honourably but is not about to spice things up
52. KACEY BELL – Ran 4th at Enghien before coming an unthreatening 3rd of 12 in a 2750m Cabourg Class D on 1 August. Reconfigured for the occasion but still represents no more than a minor place prospect
53. KASSIOPEIA – Made up for Enghien disappointment when comfortably winning a 2950m Vichy Class C on 2 August. Is just 300 Euros from elimination and is easy to fancy for a place in the frame
    Summary: Easy winner of his first objective of the new season, KILLER MESLOIS (6) runs barefoot as he was when victorious here in 2024 and in similar shape can confirm. Pierre Belloche will still be keeping a keen eye on KAZAN BEACH (8) who showed at Cherbourg recently that he is at the top of his game, and Vincennes debutant KAZAAL (9) who has been simply superb this year. Benefitting from a terrific entry, KASSIOPEIA (16) is clearly in top form and has been reconfigured for her main-track bow. KENDRICK (11) is plainly back on the right road, has references here, and must be taken seriously.
    SELECTIONS
    KILLER MESLOIS (6) – KAZAN BEACH (8) – KAZAAL (9) – KASSIOPEIA (16)
    C5 – PRIX CAMILLE DE WAZIERES – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Gr2 Race – Mounted – EUR € 120,000
54. LASKA DU LEVANT – Back in the discipline after being eliminated in a 2700m harness Class C here on 20 August. Pads fitted for first time but others still preferred
55. LAMBADA DU GOUTIER – Eliminated in 6 this year before running 3rd of 7 in a 2250m Enghien Class C in late-July. Not a priority but with some luck in running could get a look in
56. LIBERTE DU GOUTIER – Made short work of a 2875m Enghien Class D early last month, on her first monte run. Has more to find here but still looks competitive for a place in the frame
57. LAPIS LAZULI – Makes monte debut after finishing last of 12, a place behind L’ECRIN D’OR (5), in a harness Gr.2 over 2175m here 3 weeks ago. Is competitively-shod, with Damien Bonne in the irons, and should not be written off
58. L’ECRIN D’OR – Authoritative winner of 2850m Gr.1 Prix du Président de la République in June before finishing last but one on re-entry in a harness Gr.2 over 2175m here 3 weeks ago. Is the class act here and will be hard to oppose
59. LIONHEART – Starts for the first time since running 3rd of 17 to L’ECRIN D’OR (5) in 2850m Gr.1 Prix du Président de la République on 22 June. Reverts to a previous formula and can challenge for a place in the frame
60. LOVISSIME – Showed serious aptitude last winter but disappointing over the summer, latterly 6th of 8 in a 2140m conditioner in Romme 11 days ago. Will first need to re-establish her credentials
61. LISBONNE DRY – Serious filly that ran good 2nd of 9 in a 2175m Gr.3 here 3 weeks ago. Has a shoeing advantage over L’ECRIN D’OR (5) and Paul Ploquin will be expecting her to finish closer than she did in the Prix du Président
    Summary: He may have been somewhat late coming to the monte code but L’ECRIN D’OR (5) is simply grace in motion and even though sporting shoes will still take all the beating. Runner-up to him in the Gr.1 Prix du Président before coming 2nd to 5yo Keengame in a Gr.3 here mid-August, it is easy to make a case for a barefoot LISBONNE DRY (8). Remarkable winner across town on her monte bow, LIBERTE DU GOUTIER (3) steps up in category but Mathieu Mottier can still be confident of a big run.
    SELECTIONS
    L’ECRIN D’OR (5) – LISBONNE DRY (8) – LIBERTE DU GOUTIER (3) – LIONHEART (6)
    C6 – PRIX BELISANA – 2175m (a1m1/4) – Class C Race – Harness – EUR € 46,000
62. LAGO DE PERVENCHE – Facile winner of a 2875m Enghien Class D on 13 August. Here for reasons of conditioning though and best to hold off
63. LOULOU DES OUBEAUX – Ran 3rd at Les Sables-d’Olonne before coming 5th of 13 to LIVANTO KALOUMA (8) in a 2050m Cabourg Class D 3 weeks ago. Goes barefoot as he was when 2nd over track and trip earlier in the year and must not be overlooked
64. LOTUS GRIFF – Disappointing when eliminated in a 2050m Cabourg Class D 3 weeks ago. Ran 2nd under these conditions earlier in the year and will be reined by Alexandre Abrivard this time
65. LEADER MESLOIS – Won a 2700m Class C on comeback here 11 days ago, pulling off the hat-trick. Tackles 2175m for the first time barefoot and can wrap this up
66. LEONARDO DE LOU – 2nd of 12 to LIVANTO KALOUMA (8) in a 2250m Enghien monte Class C on 19 July. Comes here fresh but will have other ambitions
67. LOVE AND SUN – Starts for first time since being eliminated in a Gr.2 over course and distance in late-May. Has other priorities and can be dismissed
68. LE CASHMAKER – 3rd of 10 in a 2875m Enghien Class C on 7 August. Is like the gift that keeps on giving and has a lot to contribute. Chance
69. LIVANTO KALOUMA – Imposed at Enghien under the saddle before confirming in a 2050m Cabourg Class D 3 weeks ago. Takes on a better bunch this time but still looks a major player
70. LOBBING DE BLARY – Tenacious winner of a 2600m Cherbourg Class B 2.5 weeks ago. Has placed under these conditions and is not going to be far from the action
    Summary: Like a horse reborn since starting to race barefoot, LEADER MESLOIS (4) picked up on re-entry here recently where he left off in the winter, and is going to take all the beating. Opposition will take the form of the excellent LE CASHMAKER (7) who races barefoot for the first time, and the hat-trick-seeking LIVANTO KALOUMA (8) for whom Thierry Duvaldestin appears to have found the key. Back in the winners’ enclosure on his first start following a short rest, LOBBING DE BLARY (9) benefits from a good entry and Robin Lamy is unlikely to let the opportunity pass him by.
    SELECTIONS
    LEADER MESLOIS (4) – LE CASHMAKER (7) – LIVANTO KALOUMA (8) – LOBBING DE BLARY (9)
    C7 – PRIX INO – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class E Race – Harness – EUR € 35,000
71. MA JOLIE JIEL – Disappointingly eliminated in a 3025m Class E at Montier-en-Der late last month. Has little going for her here and can be passed over
72. MAGGY PAULO – Eliminated in last 2, most recently a 2200m Strasbourg Class E last week. Handed a good draw but others still easier to trust
73. MANDARINA DE LOU – Back racing left-handed following 3 clockwise eliminations, most recently a 2725m Cabourg Class E on 12 August. Is clearly capable and Alexandre Abrivard will be eager to get her back on track
74. MARIE BASHKIRTSEFF – Placed in 3 before finishing last of 12 in a 2150m Enghien Class E in late-July. Should take well to Vincennes conditions and Matthieu Abrivard gets the nod. Chance
75. MARQUISE DES ARRIS – Eliminated as often as not, latterly a 2050m Cabourg Class E 10 days ago. Has bags of ability though and has been entrusted to Mathieu Mottier for the first time. First 5
76. MILADY BEAUTY – Got off the mark at La Ferte-Vidame before being eliminated in a 2750m Cabourg Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Showed her form that day though and is sufficiently well-placed to give this a good go
77. MASAI MARA – Failed to deliver at Enghien before being eliminated in a 2050m Cabourg Class E 10 days ago. Is patently talented though and given a chance will prove the point
78. MAITIKA DE PEBRISY – Close 2nd of 12 in a 2725m Pornichet Class E a fortnight ago. Not ideally-drawn but has been knocking at the door and it will not be long before she loses her maiden tag
79. MILADY OF PARIS – Excellent 4th of 15 in a 2550m Cherbourg Class E 2.5 weeks ago, on first start for almost 3 months. Forced to break wide but will have come on for the race and can impose this time
80. MOUNE VERDERIE – Unplaced at Enghien before finishing last of 13 in a 2700m Class E at La Capelle 10 days ago, and is not about to generate much interest
81. MELROSE DES VAUX – 5th of 12 on re-entry in a 2200m Agon-Coutainville Class F on 17 August. Will have progressed but still seems to be taking on too much
82. MALICIA DU ROCHER – Unremarkable filly that was eliminated in a 2725m Graignes Class E last weekend and can be confidently disregarded
    Summary: A number in the running here but it is difficult to ignore how well MILADY OF PARIS (9) comported herself on her recent comeback, and despite the wide draw still has the wherewithal to wrap this up. Considerably better than her Enghien result would suggest, and nicely placed behind the car, MARIE BASHKIRTSEFF (4) will be expected to bounce back. MAITIKA DE PEBRISY (8) has been handed a tough draw but she is close to her race and makes her Vincennes debut with a lot to contribute. Back racing left-handed after faulting at Cabourg, MILADY BEAUTY (6) is not to be underestimated.
    SELECTIONS
    MILADY OF PARIS (9) – MARIE BASHKIRTSEFF (4) – MAITIKA DE PEBRISY (8) – MILADY BEAUTY (6)
    C8 – PRIX CONCORDIA – 2200m (a1m1/2) – Class E Amateur Riders Race – Mounted – EUR € 47,000
83. IDEAL DU MOULIN – Makes first monte appearance of 2025 after finishing 12th of 14 in a 2650m Pornichet harness Class E 11 days ago and is not about to shake things up
84. HAVRE DE PAIX – Has not been seen out since being eliminated in a Class E over 2175m here in late-December. Barefoot for comeback but still not an obvious choice
85. HARRY DU LYS – Fine campaigner that was preparing for this when last of 12 in a 2750m harness Class E at La Capelle 10 days ago. Shoes off this time and returns to the capital with a decent chance of picking up some prizemoney
86. IRINA DU RIS – Imposed at Laval and Pornichet before coming 3rd of 8 in a 2250m Enghien Class E 3 weeks ago. Seldom disappoints in current configuration and will be expected to contest the finish
87. INDIGO BEACH – Won 2 of 3 before running 3rd of 9 in a 2875m Meslay-du-Maine Class E in late-July. Should appreciate the short track profile and in current condition is easy to like for a place on the podium
88. HATE YOU BEYLEV – Last of 12 when prepping for this in a 2700m harness Class D here on 16 August. Has taken his game to a new level over recent months and winning this would be no surprise
89. I LOVE D’AMOUR – Continued his productive ways when 4th of 11 in a 2550m Class D at Beaumont-de-Lomagne on 24 August. Is unlikely to get his nose in front but is unlikely to go home empty-handed either
90. ISSIA DE CHARLY – Debuts in the discipline after having finished 6th of 7 in a 2800m Strasbourg harness Class E last week and is unlikely to have many friends
    Summary: Back in his code of preference after a conditioner here mid-August, HATE YOU BEYLEV (6) has no references over the inner track but is still easy to fancy for the win. He will still encounter resistance from IRINA DU RIS (4) who has a particular liking for these conditions. Aged 7 and still untried at Vincennes, INDIGO BEACH (5) has nevertheless excelled over the summer months and sports modified shoeing.
    SELECTIONS
    HATE YOU BEYLEV (6) – IRINA DU RIS (4) – INDIGO BEACH (5) – HARRY DU LYS (3)
    R3 LYON-PARILLY [L-H]

C1 – PRIX DE LA MARNE – 2850m (a2m) – Class F Race – Mounted – EUR € 21,000

1. KECOU DE VILLABON – Very hard to trust and finished 12th in class H at Cluny over 2700m on 31 August. Has major disqualification issues and is best watched for now
2. KANSAS DE LUBEL – Only modest of late and finished 7th in class G at Marseille-Borély over 3000m on 28 August. On a long losing streak and others are preferred
3. JECKO DE MORGE – Disqualified in class F at Chateauroux over 2900m on 24 August. Victorious earlier in August and has claims when in the right mood
4. KLEOPATRE D’ALFORT – Has some fair form and finished 5th in class F at Divonne-Lees-Bains over 2675m on 17 August. Yet to win a race, but can contest the finish
5. KEIKO DU CHALET – On a long losing run and was 6th in class H at Cluny over 2700m on 31 August. Clearly capable of better and can be competitive in this line-up
6. KING MAKER – Not disgraced when 5th in class G at Marseille-Borély over 3000m on 28 August. Battling to win but could make the frame
7. KARAMEL DU PIC – Has lost the way of late and was 9th in class F at Saint-Galmier over 2025m on 23 August. Victorious in June but others make more appeal
8. KA DANSE FOLLE – Showed some improvement when runner-up in class F at Divonne-Lees-Bains over 2675m on 17 August. Victorious in May and can earn some more money
9. KEROS DE BEAULIEU – Disqualified in class F at Divonne-Lees-Bains over 2675m on 17 August. Has disqualfication issues but can bounce back to score
10. KRISTAL VICTORY – Has struggled of late and was 10th in class G at Marseille-Borély over 3000m on 28 August. On a long losing streak and is needs to find a few lengths to win
11. JHA – Unreliable and was 6th in class F at Divonne-Lees-Bains over 2675m on 17 August. Needs to do a bit more to beat these rivals
12. JUGURTHA POLKA – Disqualified in class F at Vibraye over 3100m on 24 August. Unreliable and is hard to trust. Others are preferred
    Summary: KEROS DE BEAULIEU (9) fluffed his start at Divonne-Les-Bains, so it might pay to ignore that run. He was in good form before that and has leading claims. KLEOPATRE D’ALFORT (4) is barefoot and ready for a big performance but has yet to win a race. KEIKO DU CHALET (5) is not reliable but is quite capable of getting involved in the finish. JECKO DE MORGE (3) is best judged on his good penultimate start victory but is very unreliable.
    SELECTIONS
    KEROS DE BEAULIEU (9) – KLEOPATRE D’ALFORT (4) – KEIKO DU CHALET (5) – JECKO DE MORGE (3)
    C2 – PRIX DE BORAN – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class F Race – Harness – EUR € 18,000
13. MADISON DE JOUDES – Disqualified in class E at Saint-Galmier over 2650m on 23 August. Not easy to trust but could be the surprise package of the race
14. MAYA DU RADON – Has struggled of late and was 8th in class F at Lignieres over 2100m on 12 July. More is needed to win this race
15. MILORD D’ECOTAY – Disqualified in class F at Divonne-Lees-Bains over 2000m on 11 August. Has the ability and can bounce back to score if smart
16. MAROUBRA – Yet to win a race and finished 6th in class F at Francheville over 2475m on 15 August. Needs to find a few lengths to win
17. MUSE LIGERIENNE – Only modest of late and was 5th in class F at Jullianges over 2425m on 24 August. Has yet to be victorious and others are preferred this time
18. MAESTRO DU LOISIR – Has run well in both starts and was runner-up in class G at Divonne-Lees-Bains over 2000m on 17 August. Should be right there at the finish
19. MINNIE THE MOOCHER – Unreliable but was 3rd in class F at Jullianges over 2425m on 24 August. Has disqualification issues but can earn some minor money
20. MADE IN HEAVEN – Battling to regain best form and was 6th in class F at Aix-les-Bains over 2700m on 9 August. Needs to find a few lengths to win
21. MAGIC PEGASUS – Only modest of late and was 6th in class F at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2150m on 16 August. Capable of better and could play a minor role
22. MY NAME IS CHENU – Disqualified in class E at Saint-Galmier over 2650m on 23 August. Victorious in June but can be a real threat if staying on the trot
23. MERRY STAR – Disappointing last run when 6th in class E at Divonne-Lees-Bains over 2600m on 19 August. Can get involved with the finish
24. MISTER MAGIC – Not disgraced when 5th in class F at Divonne-Lees-Bains over 2000m on 11 August. Capable of better and can be competitive in this line-up
    Summary: MILORD D’ECOTAY (3) was beaten by a good sort on debut and has struggled with disqualifications since. He can win a race of this nature if he stays on the trot. MY NAME IS CHENU (10) is clearly talented and has faulted twice while fighting for victory, so must be respected. MAESTRO DU LOISIR (6) has been consistent without winning and would not be a surprise winner. MISTER MAGIC (12) is not reliable but is capable of making the frame.
    SELECTIONS
    MILORD D’ECOTAY (3) – MY NAME IS CHENU (10) – MAESTRO DU LOISIR (6) – MISTER MAGIC (12)
    C3 – PRIX DU CAP CORSE – 2850m (a2m) – Class D Race – Harness – EUR € 23,000
25. LUCINDA WELL – Disappointing recent form and finished 8th in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 18 August. Did better earlier this year and could be the surprise package of the race
26. LA MOME D’ATALANTE – Hard to trust but was third last time out in Class E at Divonne-les-Bains over 2600m on 17 August. Might play a minor role
27. LA REINE MARGOT – In good form and finished third in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 18 August. Keeps that shoeing and is clearly not out of it
28. LECTINA – Has really struggled of late and was disqualified last time out at Divonne-les-Bains over 2675m on 19 August. Needs major improvement to win
29. LOVELY DES BROUETS – Has struck form with two wins in a row, the latest in Class F at La Capelle over 2700m on 25 July. Barefoot this time and can complete the hat-trick
30. LUNA MAG – Unreliable but did run well when third in a Class E mounted race at Divonne-les-Bains over 2675m on 19 August. Better under the saddle but has a place chance
31. LOLITA DE RICO – Disqualified three times in a row, the latest at Hyeres over 2650m on 13 August. Capable of earning money when applying her mind
32. LOVICTORY WILLIAMS – Only modest of late and finished 6th in Class E at Marseille-Borély over 2300m on 28 August. Did better earlier this year and is capable of making the frame
33. LAURE DES FORGES – Unreliable but was a barefoot winner last time out in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 18 August. Remains barefoot and can follow up
34. LILI DRY – Has Disqualification issues and faulted last time out at Cherbourg over 2600m on 18 August. Capable of improvement trying this shoe combination
    Summary: LAURE DES FORGES (9) returned to her best with a good barefoot win at Cagnes-sur-Mer. She remains barefoot and can follow up. LOVELY DES BROUETS (5) has hit form with some good wins of late. She has won for Békaert and is quite at home at this track. She is also barefoot for the very first time, so could complete her treble. LILI DRY (10) has a change of shoeing and could improve. LA REINE MARGOT (3) remains in good shape and is another to consider.
    SELECTIONS
    LAURE DES FORGES (9) – LOVELY DES BROUETS (5) – LILI DRY (10) – LA REINE MARGOT (3)
    C4 – PRIX DU DRACENOIS – 2850m (a2m) – Class F Race – Harness – EUR € 21,000
35. KITA DES BOIS – Disqualified at Cluny over 2700m on 31 August. Has major disqualification issues and is best watched for now
36. KELLE BELLE CREPIN – Has really struggled of late and finished 9th in Class G at Saint-Galmier over 2025m on 23 August. Needs major improvement to win
37. KAMELIA DE BUSSET – Has been in good form and finished 3rd in Class F at Jullianges over 2425m on 24 August. Has a place chance on best form
38. KISS ME DU THENNEY – Has some fair form and finished 5th in Class F at Francheville over 2475m on 17 August. Capable of playing a minor role
39. KATINKA MIXO – Showed some improvement and finished 7th in Class G at Saint-Galmier over 2025m on 23 August. Barefoot again but more is needed to win
40. KALLIOPE DU CAIEU – Disqualified at Cabourg over 2725m on 19 August. Battling to find best form and others make more appeal
41. KARIDY DU DOME – Showed some improvement when runner-up in Class F at Pornichet-La Baule over 2725m on 28 August. Can get into the mix of things yet again
42. KALIE DU BLEQUIN – Unreliable and finished 7th in Class F at Montier-en-Der over 3025m on 31 August. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
43. KAMILLE DU MESNIL – Battling to find best form and finished 10th in Class F at this track over 2850m on 24 May. Returns from a break and others are more preferred
44. KATHLEEN DU NORD – Finished 3rd in Class F at Francheville over 2475m on 17 August. Yet to win a race but is capable of making the frame
45. KYRA GIO – Disappointing recent form of late and finished 8th in Class F at Le Sap over 2625m on 24 August. More is needed to win this race
46. KAIPIRINHA – Unreliable but did run well when runner-up in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 11 August. Can contest the finish
47. KOTKITA – Unreliable but was victorious in Class F at Feurs over 2850m on 18 July. Hard to trust but is capable of following up when in the right mood
48. KALYPSIA BOND – Unreliable and finished 6th in Class E at Divonne-les-Bains over 2600m on 21 August. Could pop up in a minor place
49. KETTINA DU CYGNE – Showed some improvement when runner-up in Class E at Les Sables-d’Olonne over 2775m on 22 August. Does well with this shoe combination and can go one better
50. KALINE DU CORTA – Battling to regain best form and finished 10th in Class E at Vichy over 2950m on 26 August. Capable of better but others are preferred
    Summary: KETTINA DU CYGNE (15) returned to form with a good runner-up performance at Les Sables-d’Olonne. She does well with this shoe configuration and could score for David Békaert. KAIPIRINHA (12) bounced back with a solid performance at Cagnes-sur-Mer and should be a threat. KARIDY DU DOME (7) is very hard to trust but went close to winning her latest start and must be respected for that. KATHLEEN DU NORD (10) is in good form and can also contest the finish.
    SELECTIONS
    KETTINA DU CYGNE (15) – KAIPIRINHA (12) – KARIDY DU DOME (7) – KATHLEEN DU NORD (10)
    C5 – PRIX YVAN BERGER – 2850m (a2m) – Class F Race – Harness – EUR € 21,000
51. KEOPS DES CELLIERS – Has major disqualification issues and finished 12th in Class G at Saint-Galmier over 2025m on 23 August. Hard to trust but can surprise when smart
52. KALL ME SIXTY ONE – Unreliable but finished 3rd in Class G at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 9 August. Might earn some minor money
53. KILLER JULRY – Has some fair form and finished 4th in Class G at Saint-Galmier over 2025m on 23 August. Could earn some more money
54. KISS DE BOURGOGNE – Disqualified at Cluny over 2700m on 31 August. Not easy to trust and does need major improvement to win this race
55. KEYSTONE OAKS – Only modest of late and finished 6th in Class F at Lignières over 2825m on 3 August. Needs to more to win this race
56. KAISER DU PERSIL – Disappointing last run when 6th in Class G at Saint-Galmier over 2025m on 23 August. In good form before that and has a place chance
57. KAPORAL DE VIETTE – Unreliable but was a winner in Class F at Montier-en-Der over 3025m on 24 August. Can follow up in this line-up
58. KAKI DE VAL – Unreliable but was barefoot when 4th in Class F at Montier-en-Der over 3025m on 24 August. Remains barefoot and can be competitive again
59. KUNG FU FAMILY – Has some fair form and finished 4th in Class F at Feurs over 2850m on 4 July. Can earn some more money
60. KOKA DE MALAC – Unreliable but was a winner in a Class F mounted race at Divonne-les-Bains over 2675m on 17 August. Better under the saddle and others make more appeal
61. KLIC JULRY – Disqualified at Aix-les-Bains over 2700m on 9 August. Hard to trust but is capable of an upset on best form
62. KINGSLEY – Disqualified at Marseille-Borély over 2300m on 28 August. In good form before that and can be a real threat when wise
63. KINGLY DREAMS – Found good form and finished 3rd in Class F at Divonne-les-Bains over 2600m on 14 August. Barefoot this time and can score
64. KOELHO DE NAPPES – Disqualified at this track over 2850m on 28 June. On a long losing streak and others are preferred
65. KADO D’OCCAGNES – Has struggled of late and finished 13th in Class E at Marseille- Borely over 3000m on 4 May. Needs major improvement to win
66. KONOR HIGHLAND – Battling to find the best form and finished 8th in a Class D mounted race at Feurs over 2225m on 4 July. Capable of better, but needs to do more to beat these rivals
    Summary: A very open-looking race. KAPORAL DE VIETTE (7) broke a long losing run when scoring at Montier-en-Der and could well follow up in a race of this nature. KINGLY DREAMS (13) won when barefoot in his penultimate start and is barefoot again. KINGSLEY (12) was a bit unlucky at Marseille-Borély and was in good form before that, so must be respected in this line-up. KAKI DE VAL (8) remains barefoot and can challenge for top honours.
    SELECTIONS
    KAPORAL DE VIETTE (7) – KINGLY DREAMS (13) – KINGSLEY (12) – KAKI DE VAL (8)
    C6 – PRIX DE CARPENTRAS – 2850m (a2m) – Class D Race – Harness – EUR € 23,000
67. L’AIGLE – Disqualified at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 20 August. On a long losing run and others are preferred
68. LEADER DU RABUTIN – Very consistent and finished 4th in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 20 August. Be right there at the finish
69. LABEL D’HERMES – Only modest of late and finished 10th in Class E at Marseille-Borély over 2300m on 28 August. Barefoot this time and can score
70. LELOUP VALLEE – Disqualified at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 11 August. In good form before that and can contest the finish
71. LEVIATHAN SANTMIXO – Not reliable and finished 3rd in Class D at Vichy over 2950m on 26 August. Has not won for some time and others are more likely to win
72. LEWIS GALAA – Unreliable and was runner-up in Class E at Divonne-les-Bains over 2675m on 19 August. Might play a minor role
73. LE GRAND MASSIF – Has improved of late and was victorious in Class E at Saint-Galmier over 2000m on 23 August, Can follow up
74. LORD JULRY – Disqualified at Divonne-les-Bains over 2600m on 21 August. Has won three times this year. Hard to trust but is capable of an upset
75. LITTLEROK D’EURVAD – Not disgraced when barefoot and 4th in Class E at Divonne-les-Bains over 2600m on 21 August. Has a place chance in this line-up
76. LITTLE BLACK MO – Disqualified at Marseille-Borély over 3000m on 10 June. Has major disqualification issues and is best watched for now
77. LOVER MAUZUN – A winner in Class B at Saint-Galmier over 2650m on 29 June. In very good shape and can complete the hat-trick
78. LE POETE BOURBON – Unreliable and finished 7th in a Class C at Vincennes over 2700m on 25 August. Has run well with this shoeing before and is not out of it
79. LORD DE BANVILLE – Disqualified at Divonne-les-Bains over 2650m on 21 August. Did run well in penultimate start and could play a minor role
80. L’ESPOIR – Disappointing last run when 6th in Class B at Saint-Galmier over 2650m on 29 June. Capable of better and is not out of it
    Summary: LABEL D’HERMES (3) has a good barefoot record to defend and can bounce back from some moderate recent performances to beat these rivals. LEADER DU RABUTIN (2) is very consistent with this shoeing and should be right there at the finish once again. LE POETE BOURBON (12) is not reliable but has run well before at Laval with this shoeing and can be a threat. LELOUP VALLEE (4) was in good form before his last-start disqualification.
    SELECTIONS
    LABEL D’HERMES (3) – LEADER DU RABUTIN (2) – LE POETE BOURBON (12) – LELOUP VALLEE (4)
    C7 – PRIX D’ETRETAT – 2850m (a2m) – Class F Race – Harness – EUR € 21,000
81. JONQUERA MARBOULA – Finished 12th in Class F at Divonne-les-Bains over 2675m on 17 August. Yet to win a race and others make much more appeal
82. JULIE DU NORD – Disqualified last time at Vincennes over 2850m on 20 August. Battling to regain best form and others are preferred
83. JUVARI DU QUENNE – In good shape and was runner-up in Class F at Cluny over 2700m on 31 August. Might earn some minor money
84. JEROME PICOULERIE – Disappointing last run when 8th in Class E at Strasbourg over 2800m on 28 August. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
85. JASPER JOHNS – Has improved and finished 4th in Class E at Divonne-les-Bains over 2675m on 21 August. Remains barefoot and could make the frame
86. JOUVENCE DU DONJON – Finished 7th in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 26 January 2024, Should need this run returning from a break
87. JEU DE PARME – Unreliable and finished 4th in Class F at Divonne-les-Bains over 2675m on 17 August. Needs to do more to win this race
88. JARNY DE BERTRANGE – Only modest of late and finished 5th in Class G at Divonne-les-Bains over 2000m on 19 August. Needs to find a few lengths to win
89. JACKPOT DU DOME – Disqualified three times in a row, the latest at Châtelaillon-La Rochelle on 28 July. Has talent and can bounce back to score
90. JOKER DES FORGES – A winner in Class F at Vichy over 2800m on 24 June. In very good shape and can complete a hat-trick of wins
91. JADORE JULRY – In good shape and was runner-up in a Class H at Cluny over 2700m on 31 August. Remains barefoot and could earn some money
92. JACKASS LATIN – Unreliable but was 3rd in Class F at Marseille-Borély over 3000m on 20 June. On a long losing run but can get involved with the finish
93. JO DE CAZOULENE – Unreliable and finished 11th in Class F at Salon-de-Provence over 3000m on 31 August. Others make more appeal
94. JERK HAUFOR – Very unreliable but was runner-up in Class G at Les Sables-d’Olonne over 2650m on 13 August. Can go one better
95. JO DIBAH – Hard to trust and finished 6th in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 14 August. Capable of contesting the finish when staying on the trot
    Summary: A tricky race. JACKPOT DU DOME (9) is clearly very talented but does have disqualification issues. He can win a race like this. JERK HAUFOR (14) is very unreliable but is threatening to win and was runner-up at Les Sables-d’Olonne last month. JO DIBAH (15) is on a long losing run but could be a lively danger if finding his best form. JOKER DES FORGES (10) has posted some very nice barefoot wins of late but is not barefoot this time.
    SELECTIONS
    JACKPOT DU DOME (9) – JERK HAUFOR (14) – JO DIBAH (15) – JOKER DES FORGES (10)
    C8 – PRIX CHRISTIAN ROUCHOUZE – 2850m (a2m) – Class D Race – Harness – EUR € 35,000
96. HEIKO VANCEEN – Battling to find best form and was 6th in Class F at Marseille-Borély over 2300m on 28 August. Others are preferred
97. HUGOLINE DE BRAYE – Unrreliable and finished 3rd in Class F at Marseille-Borély over 2300m on 28 August. Has a place chance in this line-up
98. GLAIEUL DE JOUX – Battling to regain best form and finished 9th in a Class F at Divonne-les-Bains over 2000m on 21 August. Others make more appeal
99. INO DE BRION – Disqualified at Divonne-les-Bains over 2000m on 21 August. Did win his penultimate start and is not out of it
100. IDAGANI POINT ONE – Showed some improvement when runner-up in Class F at Divonne-les-Bains over 2000m on 14 August. Can go one better
101. ISIS DE SYVA – Has struggled of late and finished 8th in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 16 August. Needs to do more to win this race
102. IGGY FAFA – Victorious in Class F at Hyères over 2850m on 13 August. Has disqualification issues but can win again
103. EL PARDO – Has struggled this year and finished 9th in Class E at Aix-les-Bains over 2700m on 27 July. Needs major improvement to win
104. HOOLIGAN JIM – Has really struggled this year and finished 14th in Class D at Marseille-Borély over 2300m on 28 August. Needs major improvement to win
105. GUIGNOL DE CHARDET – Unreliable and finished 9th in a Class E at Cabourg over 2750m on 8 August. Likes this track and can be a threat
106. GUCCI DE BARB – Disappointing form of late and finished 6th in Class D at Laval over 2850m on 29 August. Capable of better and could play a minor role
107. GOLD DU RABUTIN – Only modest of late and finished 6th in Class B race at Hyères over 2650m on 8 July. Nees to do a bit more to beat these rivals
108. EDEN JULRY – Only modest of late and finished 8th in Class D at Vichy over 2950m on 2 July. More is needed to beat these rivals
109. GAMIN DE MAHEY – Has struggled of late and finished 8th in Class D at Montignac over 3325m on 24 July. Needs to find a few lengths to win
110. IMPLORA MAUZUN – Disqualified at Enghien over 2875m on 2 July. In good form before that and can get involved with the finish when smart
111. INGRID TURGOT – Unreliable and finished 5th in Class A at Toulouse over 2950m on 6 June. Capable of an upset in this line-up
     Summary: IGGY FAFA (7) has a string of five wins already this year, though he also has a couple of disqualifications. He remains barefoot and is a firm choice to win this lucky last race. IMPLORA MAUZUN (15) is coming off a disqualification and has not won this year, but is talented and will be a threat to these rivals. GUIGNOL DE CHARDET (10) is not reliable and is looking to break a long losing run, but can contest the finish when in the right mood. INO DE BRION (4) is best judged on his good penultimate start win.
     SELECTIONS
     IGGY FAFA (7) – IMPLORA MAUZUN (15) – GUIGNOL DE CHARDET (10) – INO DE BRION (4)
     R4 CHANTILLY [R-H]

C1 – PRIX DE CAUFFRY – 1300m (a6f1/2) – ALL WEATHER – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 18,200

1. REMENBER CHOPE – Won a Claimer over 1300m at Deauville on 21 August. She was claimed after that win on the sand so expect more to come
2. CHARMING CAT – Ran 2nd in a Claimer over 1300m at Deauville on 21 August. He is in outstanding form and can avenge his defeat by REMENBER CHOPE (1) last time out
3. BALTA – Ran 4th in a Claimer over 1000m at Moulins on 25 August. Consisitent at this level but looks held by both REMENBER CHOPE (1) and CHARMING CAT (2) on his penultimate race
4. CALL OF PEACE – Unraced 2yo colt by Bungle Inthejungle out of Kodiac mare Charming Guest trained by Amy Murphy. Mare never raced and this is her first foal
5. CIRCION CHOP – Finished 9th in Maiden over 1300m at Le Touquet on 17 August. Another runner who will prefer this level and will be looking to improve
6. AMICO PIETRO – Finished 6th in a Maiden over 1100m at Deauville on 26 August. Will have to up her game to be competitive in this
7. OFF TO DUBAI – Finished 6th in a Claimer over 1400m at Compiegne on 6 June. Will need to find a lot more in order to feature
8. DELIRE D’AMOUR – Ran 8th in a Maiden over 1100m at Deauville on 26 August. Will be making her debut on the sand but should be competitive at this level once again
9. ASENSEOFSERENITY – Ran 2nd in a Claimer over 1100m at Dieppe on 31 July. Making her sand debut but is a specialist in Claiming races
10. BAKI CHOPE – Finished 8th in a Maiden at Le Touquet on 27 July. She is better than her last run and will benefit by the drop in class
11. REGIS CAMBACERES – Finished 7th in a Maiden over 1350m at Cholet on 30 June. Not in the best of form and is best ignored
12. MIEUX VAUT CROIRE – Ran 4th in a Maiden over 1100m at Chateaubriant on 21 August. That was her debut run but will need to show a lot more
13. GENIE IN A BOTTLE – Finished 11th in a Maiden over 1300m at Le Touquet on 17 August. Drops in class and will be hoping for a place
    Summary: With three wins, two seconds and a third in six runs at this level CHARMING CAT (2) looks hard to oppose and at the turnaround in weight is expected to reverse the form of his last race when beaten by REMENBER CHOPE (1). These two could have the edge over their rivals but ASENSEOFSERENITY (9), will be competitive is she takes to the sand track. DELIRE D’AMOUR (8), should run well back in a Claimer.
    SELECTIONS
    CHARMING CAT (2) – REMENBER CHOPE (1) – ASENSEOFSERENITY (9) – BAKI CHOPE (10)
    C2 – PRIX DE LAMORLAYE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 1 Race – Flat – EUR € 32,000
14. DARIUS CEN – Ran 7th in a Listed race over this course and distance at Chantilly on 28 June. Won a Listed race at Saint-Cloud three runs back and could prove a threat
15. POSCHIAVO – Ran 2nd in a Listed race over 2000m at ParisLongchamp on 8 June. He is rarely far off the winner and will benefit from the drop in distance
16. MISE EN BOITE – Ran 6th in a Listed race over 1200m at Deauville on 10 August. Runs over further and will need to up his game
17. HEYBETLI – Finished 8th in a Group 3 race over 1600m at Deauville on 10 August. He has been racing against a lot stronger in Group races and will be a force now with lowered expections
18. TIEGO THE FIRST – Finished 10th in a Group 3 over 1600m at Deauville on 10 August. Will need to find more against this level of opposition
19. FRANKLIN AL GUNAY – Won a Maiden over 1600m at Compiegne on 24 July . That was his first race in France and he did contest a Group 3 in Germany
20. TIPINSO – Finished 5th in a Conditions race over 2000m at Deauville on 14 August. That was against some very decent runners and he must have lively winning hopes
21. SONADOOR – Finished 8th in a race in Poland on 8 June. This will be her first race in France but she is likely to find herself outclassed
22. ANAKOVA – Won a Maiden over 1600m at Clairefontaine on 8 August. That was only her second start and she is highly regarded by her connections
    Summary: ANAKOVA (9) is an interesting runner as there are high expectations from this granddaughter of Goldikova who is now proving her ability after suffering an early setback in her career. She is well in at the weights and a big run is expected. TIPINSO (7) is has been running in strong fields and will be better for the drop in trip. HEYBETLI (4) has been contesting Group races but drops in class, while consistent POSCHIAVO (2) will be running at them late in the race.
    SELECTIONS
    ANAKOVA (9) – TIPINSO (7) – HEYBETLI (4) – POSCHIAVO (2)
    C3 – PRIX DE L’EPARS – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 18,200
23. SILVER TOWER – Ran 2nd in a Claimer over 2200m at Clairefontaine on 22 August. Well suited to the sand and is in good form. Big run expected
24. BALANGAN – Ran 5th in a Handicap over 1600m at Vichy on 15 August. She likes to race up with the pace and is competitive at this level but will be making her debut on the sand

This forward runner won her last attempt at this level, but is making her debut on the sand.

3. EDIBEST FAL – Finished 7th in a Handicap over 1800m at Clairefontaine on 18 August. He will enjoy the drop in class but will need to improve
4. EAGLE OFWATERVILLE – Finished 6th in a Maiden over 1500m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 10 December 2024. Has been out of action for almost 10 months and will need to prove his fitness
5. DAVALLIA – Finished 5th in a Handicap over 1600m at Vittel on 25 July. Has ability on her day but others are prefered
6. LORD ASCOT – Finished 6th in a Conditions race over 2400m at Vittel on 15 August. Will be tested against this field
7. AURA – Finished 6th in a Conditions race over 1900m at Cholet on 30 June. Has a decent record at this course and she should be competitive
8. INTER POL – Finished 16th in a Claimer over 1500m at Deauville on 12 August. That was a poor last run and needs to do more
9. BONJOUR CA VA – Finished 6th in a Maiden over 1800m at Saint-Malo on 29 August. Poor form under these conditions and cannot be considered
10. RHEINLAND – Finished 5th in a race over 2400m at Hoppegarten (Germany) on 10 August. Could be useful and the engagment of Mickaël Barzalona is significant
11. FADO – Ran 3rd in a Claimer over 1800m at Clairefontaine on 25 August. Fought on well in that race and showed progress. Place chance
12. SOCCIA – Finished 8th in a Claimer over 1800m at Clairefontaine on 15 August. Has her work cut out to make an impression on his field
13. BUFFALO WOMAN – Won a Claimer over 2100m at Le Touquet on 17 August. She is ideally suited to both course and distance and should contest the finish
    Summary: AURA (7) finished second to a decent runner at this course and has not run badly since then. Dropping in class she is the one to beat. SILVER TOWER (1) looks the main threat as she is in excellent form has had a win on the sand. RHEINLAND (10) has been racing in Germany but should make a promising return to France. BUFFALO WOMAN (13) will love the conditions of this race.
    SELECTIONS
    AURA (7) – SILVER TOWER (1) – RHEINLAND (10) – BUFFALO WOMAN (13)
    C4 – PRIX DU CARREFOUR DES MARCHANDS DE NAVET – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 23,000
14. GENERAL CHOP – Won a Claimer over 1600m at Clairfontaine on 6 August. Has an excellent record at this level and has the benefit of having Mickaël Barzalona up once again
15. AMELIA – Ran 8th in a Claimer over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 9 July. Found the opposition too hot last time but back in Claimer looks the runner to beat
16. NOARA FOR FUN – Ran 7th in a Handicap over 1800m at Saint-Malo on 18 August. She has won at this level and should be competitive
17. AVEC DES SI – Finished 4th in a Maiden over 1400m at Vichy on 7 August. That was her first race but she will need to improve.
18. THE BLACK STONE – Ran 5th in a Claimer over 1200m at Deauville on 14 August. Has the ability but tries this distance for the first time
19. MISTY CITY – Ran 9th in a Handicap over 1600m at Vichy on 20 August. She is better than that last race she will be running at them late
20. GRAZIA – Finished 5th in a Maiden over 1300m at Le Touquet on 17 August. Tries a Claimer for the first time and could improve
21. MADAME LY – Ran 7th in Handicap over 1400m at Clairfontaine on 8 August. She has finished runner-up in both runs at this level and should do so again
22. MIA FAST – Finished 4th in a Claimer over 1800m at Clairfontaine on 22 August. Needs to show more against these rivals
23. LES PATINS – Unraced 2yo filly by Ectot out of Sadler’s Wells mare Changing Skies trained by Adam West. Mare placed at both Group 2 and 3 level and has produced two winners from seven foals
    Summary: AMELIA (2) has 2 wins, a second and 2 thirds in her five races at this level and having won her last two, she tops the selections. MADAME LY (8) is in a similar position as she has finished runner-up in both her Claimer runs and should be right there again. GENERAL CHOP (1) won at this level last time over this distance and is expected to be competitive again. THE BLACK STONE (5) runs beyond 1200m for the first time but should be thereabouts if stays.
    SELECTIONS
    AMELIA (2) – MADAME LY (8) – GENERAL CHOP (1) – THE BLACK STONE (5)
    C5 – PRIX JEAN DEFORGE (CHMPT PARIS TURF DES APPRENTIS & JEUNES JOCKEYS) – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 17,400
24. AUCOEURDELANUIT – Is better than recent form. Finished sixth over 1900m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 9 August. His last victory came at Chantilly, and he cannot be discounted
25. CHARLESQUINT – Finished second in last two starts, the latest of which was over 1900m on the Deauville sand in Class 2 Handicap on 23 August. His last victory came on this track, and he is the horse to beat
26. PACO – In good form. Finished third over 1900m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 23 August. Drawn in pole position and can finish in the placings
27. VALIABAD – Won on his return to French soil over 1900m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 21 August. He can follow up with another victory
28. SWEEP AWAY – Finished unplaced over 2000m at Parislongchamp in Class 2 Handicap on 13 July. Can upset on previous form
29. HARRISON POINT – Finished unplaced over 1900m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 5 August. Needs to find best form to feature
30. BELINSKOV – Easy winner over 1700m at Castera-Verduza in Class 4 Conditional on 5 July. He merits healthy respect
31. ALFRED – Is better than latest when unplaced over 1800m at Clairefontaine in Class 2 Handicap on 2 August. He is likely to have his own way in front and chance on penultimate run
32. WHAT DO YOU SAY – Poor form this year. Finished eighth over 1400m at Vichy in Class 4 Handicap on 13 August. Look elsewhere
33. GAILLARD – Finished well when second over 1800m at Clairefontaine in Class 4 Handicap on 22 August. He is one of the leading contenders
34. KILFRUSH MEMORIES – Finished unplaced over 1500m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 21 August. Others have a stronger winning chance
35. FINE ANYWAY – Supplemented for this race. Finished eighth over 2400m in Slovakia on 4 May. Overlook
36. ASTRA DREAM – Finished ninth over 1400m at Moulins in Class 3 Handicap on 25 August. Carries a light mass but is drawn widest of all
    Summary: CHARLESQUINT (2) has finished second in his last two starts. His last victory came on this track, and he may be the one to side with. GAILLARD (10) finished well when second on 22 August and is one of the leading contenders in this contest. VALIABAD (4) won on his return to French soil at Deauville and merits obvious respect. BELINSKOV (7) was an easy winner of his last start at Castera-Verduza. Martin Protti retains the ride, and he should have a say in the outcome.
    SELECTIONS
    CHARLESQUINT (2) – GAILLARD (10) – VALIABAD (4) – BELINSKOV (7)
    C6 – L’EXPRESS – 800m (a4f) – TURF – Class 3 Claiming – Flat – EUR € 18,200
37. KING ROBBE – Fair recent form. Finished fifth over 1000m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 30 August. Lorette Gallo knows him well and he can feature
38. SWEET AS – Winner of last two starts, the latest of which was over 1100m at Saint-Malo in Class 4 Handicap on 18 August. He is in a great space and has speed
39. AWJ – Won over 1100m at Deauville in Class 3 Claimer on 23 August. She is in a good space and can follow up with another victory
40. SWEET SUGAR BROWN – Finished seventh over 1000m at Ostende in Belgium on 25 August. May be outgunned in this line-up
41. TIME SIGNATURE – Finished unplaced over 1000m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 30 August. Needs to find best form to be competitive here
42. PRADARO – Found the going too soft when sixth over 1100m at Dieppe in Class 3 Claimer on 4 August. He won this race in 2020 and merits healthy respect
43. MICHELANGELO – Has lost best form. Finished unplaced over 1300m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 24 August. Others have a stronger winning chance
44. LOUBEISIEN – Supplemented for this race. Finished unplaced over 1000m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 30 August. Needs to put best foot forward
45. REINE DU CIEL – Finished unplaced over 1200m at Deauville in Class 2 Handicap on 16 August. Can upset on best form shown
46. TATSTHEWAYTODOIT – Finished sixth over 1000m in Germany on 31 August. He won this race in 2022 and finished second last year. The son of Mayson cannot be ignored
47. ZAHARO – Finished eighth in last two starts, the latest of which was over 1100m at Deauville in Class 3 Claimer on 23 August. Maxime Guyon knows him well
48. EL MANSOUR – Poor form this year. Finished unplaced over 1400m at Vichy in Class 3 Handicap on 7 August. Overlook
49. KOUTSOUNAKOS – Has returned to form in last two starts. Finished second over 1000m at Vichy in Class 4 Handicap on 20 August. He won this event in 2023
50. MEHANYDREAM – Finished unplaced over 1300m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 24 August. Look elsewhere
51. CENDRE – Disappointing latest when ninth over 1100m at Dieppe in Handicap on 22 July. She carries a handy galloping mass of 53kgs and can return to form
52. NAUGHTY ANA – Finished eighth in only start this year over 1500m in Belgium on 4 June. Has won over 950m previously but others are preferred
    Summary: AWJ (3) comes off a good victory and she is in a great space. The drop in distance should not pose an issue and she may be the horse to side with. TATSTHEWAYTODOIT (10) won this race in 2022 and finished second last year. He should pose a massive threat. PRADARO (6) did not enjoy the soft going at Dieppe last time. He won this race in 2020 and should have a say. KING ROBBE (1) has fair recent form lines. Lorette Gallo steps back into the saddle and he would not be a shock winner.
    SELECTIONS
    AWJ (3) – TATSTHEWAYTODOIT (10) – PRADARO (6) – KING ROBBE (1)
    C7 – PRIX DE CINQUEUX – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 19,200
53. PROXIMA CENTAURI – Finished sixth over 1900m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 26 August. He is drawn wide but can feature with luck in running
54. SWEET NEBULA – Finished unplaced over 2400m at Clairefontaine in Class 3 Handicap on 25 August. Chance if finding form of penultimate run
55. TARNAC – Won over 1600m at Ostende in Belgium on 25 August. She is in a good space and merits healthy respect
56. ROXANA OF CECCA – Finished ninth over 1900m at Chantilly in Class 3 Handicap on 31 March. She returns from a break and may be in need of the outing
57. PLATINE – Is better than her last start when unplaced over 2000m at Compiegne in Class 3 Handicap on 29 July. She can go close on previous form shown
58. LA SPITANTE – Finished seventh in only outing this year over 1600m in Belgium on 14 May. Has scope to show improvement
59. LILY OFTHE KINGDON – Battling to find best form. Finished unplaced over 1800m at Clairefontaine in Class 3 Handicap on 22 August. Others are preferred
60. VITUS BERING – Showed good signs of a form return when third over 2200m at Cavaillon in Conditional on 17 August. Chance if confirming recent improvement
61. TWIN DREAM – Poor form this year. Finished unplaced over 1900m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 26 August. Others have a stronger winning chance
62. SUMMER FLIRT – Finished fourth over 2400m at Clairefontaine in Class 3 Handicap on 25 August. Cristian Demuro knows her well and she can notch up her first career victory
63. SHOWBOATED – Poor form. Finished unplaced over 2000m at Compiegne in Class 3 Handicap on 6 June. Overlook
64. JAAMIR – Finished unplaced over 2100m at Le Touquet in Class 4 Handicap on 17 August. Will need luck from the wide draw
65. SUBLIME CHOPE – Poor last two starts. Finished unplaced over 1800m at Clairefontaine in Class 3 Handicap on 22 August. More needed
66. PADDY WHITE HEART – Poor form this year. Finished unplaced over 1600m at Clairefontaine in Class 4 Handicap on 11 July. Look elsewhere
67. LA CRACK PRECIEUSE – Finished seventh over 2400m at Clairefontaine in Class 3 Handicap on 25 August. Is capable of causing an upset in this line-up
    Summary: SUMMER FLIRT (10) has finished in the top four in her last three starts. She is still looking for her first career victory and this may be the ideal opportunity. PLATINE (5) is better than her last start at Compiegne. On previous form, she should be involved at the finish. TARNAC (3) comes off a victory in Belgium. She is in a good space and with luck in running, she should have a say in the outcome of this contest. PROXIMA CENTAURI (1) has fair recent form lines to his name and with luck in running, he may be the first male past the post.
    SELECTIONS
    SUMMER FLIRT (10) – PLATINE (5) – TARNAC (3) – PROXIMA CENTAURI (1)
    C8 – PRIX DE VERDERONNE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 21,100
68. CUBANISTO – Is better than latest when unplaced over 1800m at Clairefontaine in Class 3 Handicap on 2 August. Chance on previous form
69. STEADY SUCCESS – Supplemented for this race. Finished second over 2000m at Compiegne in Class 3 Handicap on 6 June. Maxime Guyon retains the ride, and he can go close
70. DARNETAL – Finished sixth over 1600m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 9 August. He caught the eye in his penultimate outing and will enjoy the extra distance on offer. Winning chance
71. BOETTI – Finished fourth over 2000m at Vichy in Class 4 Handicap on 30 July. The booking of Mickael Barzalona is a big plus and can show with luck in running
72. INTELLITA – Won over 2300m at Senonnes in Class 4 Handicap on 9 July. She jumps from pole position and cannot be discounted
73. MIRADERO – Returned to winning ways over 1900m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 26 August. Can follow up if confirming recent improvement
74. BOLZANO – Finished unplaced over 1600m at Chantilly in Class 3 Handicap on 8 July. He jumps from a good draw of two, but others are preferred
75. TUPPES – Finished fifth in last two starts, the latest of which was over 2000m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 19 August. Drawn wide but can feature with luck in running
76. MAITRE D’ARMES – Supplemented for this race. Finished seventh over 2000m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 19 August. Look elsewhere
77. ZAUBA – Competed over hurdles in last two starts. Finished seventh over 3550m at Chateaubriant in Class 3 Conditional on 21 August. Look elsewhere
78. TENDER THOUGHTS – Poor form this year. Finished unplaced over 1600m at Deauville in Class 3 Handicap on 17 August. Others have a stronger winning chance
79. FEE DU VIVIEN – Finished unplaced in last two starts, the latest of which was over 2400m at Clairefontaine in Class 3 Handicap on 25 August. Will need to contend with the widest draw
80. MELANIES JOY – Finished unplaced over 1900m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 26 August. Chance if finding form of penultimate run
81. HATFAVILLE – Moderate recent form. Finished ninth over 1900m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 10 August. More needed to win this contest
82. WASSERFARBE – Finished unplaced in only outing this year over 1300m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 28 August. Others are preferred
83. MIA GRANDE – Poor form. Finished unplaced over 1800m at Clairefontaine in Class 3 Handicap on 22 August. Will need luck from the wide draw
    Summary: DARNETAL (3) is better than his last start at Deauville. He caught the eye when fourth in his penultimate run and should appreciate the extra distance on offer. He has a winning chance from a good draw. CUBANISTO (1) had no luck in running at Clairefontaine last time. His form prior to that outing was consistent and he is a big threat. His stable companion STEADY SUCCESS (2) will be fresh for this outing, and he has plenty of scope. MIRADERO (6) returned to winning ways with blinkers last time and merits healthy respect.
    SELECTIONS
    DARNETAL (3) – CUBANISTO (1) – STEADY SUCCESS (2) – MIRADERO (6)
    C9 – PRIX DE LA CROIX DE L’OIGNON – 1700m (a1m1/8) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 16,500
84. SEREMINI – Supplemented for this race. Finished unplaced over 2000m at Deauville in Class 2 Handicap on 17 August. Chance if finding form of penultimate effort
85. HYPERCORE – Has lost best form. Finished eighth over 1900m at Deauville in Class 2 Handicap on 5 August. Others have a stronger winning chance
86. CENTRAL PARK WEST – Finished unplaced over 1800m on this course in Class 1 Handicap on 15 May. Needs to put best foot forward
87. THOR LIGHTNING – Is better than latest when seventh over 1600m at Lyon Parilly in Class 2 Handicap on 8 May. Chance if finding form of penultimate run
88. ROCK BLANC – Finished unplaced over 2000m at Parislongchamp in Class 1 Handicap on 11 May. Drops in class and can return to best form
89. EXPLORE THE SHORE – Poor form this year. Finished unplaced over 2000m at Vichy in Class 4 Handicap on 15 August. Look elsewhere
90. ZELORO – Showed some signs of a form return when sixth over 1500m at Deauville in Class 2 Handicap on 21 August. He should have a say in the outcome of this contest
91. MCLEAN HOUSE – Finished unplaced over 1400m at Chantilly in Class 2 Conditional on 17 March. Returns from a break and may be in need of this outing
92. GREY INFINITY – Finished fifth over 1600m in Spain on 17 August. She finished third on this track last year and should have a say
93. ZVAROSHKA – Finished fourth over 1800m at Clairefontaine in Class 3 Conditional on 15 August. She is ideally suited to the sand and can return to winning ways
94. CLEOPATRA AL GUNAY – Finished unplaced over 1600m in Germany on 6 July. Others are much preferred in this line-up
    Summary: ZVAROSHKA (10) comes off a fair fourth-place finish on the turf at Clairefontaine. She won on the sand at Deauville earlier this year. With luck from the widest draw, she may be the horse to beat. THOR LIGHTNING (4) took on stronger last time and if finding the form of his penultimate run in this class, he should pose a threat. ROCK BLANC (5) has been campaigning against stronger and on best form shown, he would not be a shock winner. GREY INFINITY (9) is visiting from Spain. She has finished third on this track previously and cannot be discounted.
    SELECTIONS
    ZVAROSHKA (10) – THOR LIGHTNING (4) – ROCK BLANC (5) – GREY INFINITY (9)
    R5 CLAIREFONTAINE [R-H]

C1 – PRIX TURFONE POUR APPLE (PRIX GRAND CROC) – 3600m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Hurdles – EUR € 32,000

1. BATHYMOON – Has some fair form and finished 5th in a Conditions hurdle at Le Lion-d’Angers over 3700m on 3 August. Has a place chance in this line-up
2. DEMOISELLE DE PAIL – Showed improvement when runner-up in a Conditions race over this track and trip on 16 July. Can go one better
3. LA P’TITE SOEUR – Much improved last run when third in a Conditions hurdle at Vittel over 3800m on 12 August. Plenty more needed to win
4. LA VALETTE – Did not show her best when 8th in a Conditions hurdle at Moulins over 3500m on 10 May. Returns from a break and is not easy to fancy
5. MARTADINO – Finished 5th last time out in a Listed hurdle at Auteuil over 3500m on 8 June. In similar form should be right there at the finish
6. ESASTAR – Did not show her best second time out when 8th in a Conditions race at Senonnes-Pouancé over 3600m on 15 March. Returns from a break and can contest the finish
7. LADYBIRD DU FENOIR – Showed some improvement when runner-up on hurdles debut, in a Conditions race at Sillé-le-Guillaume over 3500m on 9 August. Has a place chance despite the stiff rise in grade
8. TRIPELTIN DEBELAIR – Did not show her best when 13th in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3400m on 28 July. Needs to show major improvement to feature
9. GOLIATHS BANDIT – Finished 8th on debut in a Conditions hurdle at Dieppe over 3400m on 1 May. Capable of improvement returning from a break. Not a priority
10. CHADOC – Not disgraced when fourth on debut in a Conditions hurdle at Châteaubriant over 2500m on 21 August. Has leading claims with improvement expected
11. LITCHI ROQUE – Did not show much on debut when 8th in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3400m on 27 August. Capable of improvement but others are preferred
12. ZAYINA – Only modest this year and finished 7th in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3400m on 27 August. Did better last year, and others make more appeal
    Summary: CHADOC (10) finished off her race well on debut. Significant improvement is likely, and she should make a bold bid to beat these rivals. ESASTAR (6) showed promise on debut but did not repeat it last time out. She remains a threat on her best form. DEMOISELLE DE PAIL (2) ran well over this track and trip in just her second start and would not be a surprise winner. MARTADINO (5) returns from a lengthy absence but can score if fit.
    SELECTIONS
    CHADOC (10) – ESASTAR (6) – DEMOISELLE DE PAIL (2) – MARTADINO (5)
    C2 – PRIX TURFONE POUR ANDROID (PRIX CHRISTIAN DE L’HERMITE) – 3600m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Hurdles – EUR € 32,000
13. SOBEST – Showed some improvement when third in a Conditions hurdles at Le Lion-d’Angers over 3700m on 3 August. Could earn some minor money
14. CALYPSO KING – Kept to the flat so far and was 9th in a claimer at this track over 2200m on 22 August. Could improve trying a hurdles race but remains hard to fancy
15. LIEUTENANT PLAYER – Not disgraced on debut when fourth in a Conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 16 July. Can make the frame with improvement likely
16. LAMIRIK – Has lost his way this year and was unplaced last time out in a Conditions hurdle at Saint-Malo over 3900m on 28 August. Others are much preferred
17. LEGEND DU LEMO – Finished third on debut, in a competitive Conditions race Pau over 3500m on 2 January. Returns from a break but can contest the finish
18. LOUISDOR D’ALENE – Disappointing last run when 7th in a Conditions hurdle at Le Lion-d’Angers over 3700m on 3 August. Capable of better but others are preferred
19. NOTHING EYE’S – A four-year-old gelding by Non Rien de Rien out of Oeillade de Sivola who is making his debut. His dam did not win a race in 10 starts. Watch the betting for clues
20. ROGATIEN – A winner on the flat but has struggled over hurdles so far. Finished 9th in a Conditions hurdle at Auteuil over 3600m on 10 April. Returns from a break and others are preferred
21. L’UNION JACK – A four-year-old gelding by Ivanhowe out of Penkinella who is making his debut. His dam won 7 races in 61 starts. Watch the betting
22. LEWIS DU SEUIL – Has run well in both starts and was third in a Conditions hurdle at Fontainebleau over 2550m on 28 October. Returns fom a break but top yard and can win if fit
23. JEU DU DESTIN – Finished fourth on debut in a Conditions hurdle at Le Lion-d’Angers over 3700m on 3 August. Capable of improvement and is not out of it
    Summary: LEWIS DU SEUIL (10) showed promise in his two starts last year. He returns from a break but comes from a red hot yard and can score. LEGEND DU LEMO (5) did well to run third on debut in a decent field at Pau and can contest the finish again, also returning from a break. The well-bred L’UNION JACK (9) makes his debut for a trainer who does well with newcomers, so he would not be a surprise winner. JEU DU DESTIN (11) ran well first time out and is not out of it.
    SELECTIONS
    LEWIS DU SEUIL (10) – LEGEND DU LEMO (5) – L’UNION JACK (9) – JEU DU DESTIN (11)
    C3 – PRIX TURFONE COMPETITIONS QUOTIDIENNES (PRIX KAWAN) – 3600m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Hurdles – EUR € 32,000
24. WORTH A TEAM – Battling to regain best form and was unplaced in a Conditions hurdle at Vittel over 3800m on 27 August. Needs to find a few lengths to win
25. AFFORTUNATO – Has struggled of late and was unplaced in a Conditions hurdle at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 4000m on 7 January. Returns from a break but is capable of an upset
26. CHARMAVEL – A faller last time out in a Conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 28 July. In good shape before that and is not out of it
27. NEON HAS – Yet to win a race but was runner-up in a handicap hurdle at Saint-Malo over 3900m on 1 August. Not out of it
28. KARRE D’ATHOU – Unreliable and finished 6th in a handicap hurdle at Pau over 3500m on 8 January. Returns from a break but has room for progress and a place chance
29. AVEL DE KERBARH – Has some fair form and finished 5th in a handicap chase at Fontainebleau over 4400m on 20 November. Returns from a break but has a place chance
30. INTERDIT DE JEU – Very consistent and was victorious last time out in a Cross-country race at Pau 4100m on 9 February. Returns from a break but can earn some money
31. KIKEA DU MOU – Struggled on heavy tracks in his last two starts, the latest when 9th in a Conditions flat race at Angers over 3000m on 16 February. Returns from a break but could be a threat
32. ICARE DU SEUIL – Well beaten last time out when 13th in a Conditions chase at Compiegne over 3800m on 8 April 2024. Returns from a lengthy break but is the class horse of the race
33. PINACLOUDDOWN – Probably needed the only run of the year when 9th in a Conditions hurdle at Dieppe over 3800m on 8 August. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
34. SWING DU MATHAN – Dislodged her rider last time out in a Conditions chase at Nantes over 4300m on 5 May. Returns from a break but can win back in a hurdles race
35. JOY THE COUNTESS – Disappointing recent form and was unplaced last time out in a handicap hurdle at Compiegne over 3800m on 14 May. Needs to find a few lengths to win
    Summary: A lot of these runners are returning from a break. SWING DU MATHAN (11) also resumes and dislodged her rider at Nantes in May. She was consistent throughout last year and can bounce back to score in a race of this nature. CHARMAVEL (3) was a faller last time out over this course and distance. He too performed well last year and has claims ion his best form. KIKEA DU MOU (8) has struggled on heavy tracks of late but is a threat on this firmer surface. ICARE DU SEUIL (9) is also returning from a break and has the credentials to go close.
    SELECTIONS
    SWING DU MATHAN (11) – CHARMAVEL (3) – KIKEA DU MOU (8) – ICARE DU SEUIL (9)
    C4 – PRIX PARIS TURF (PRIX COMMANDANT GUY DE PIBRAC) – 3900m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Steeple Chase – EUR € 32,000
36. JOURNEE D’LA FEMME – Did not show her best when 11th in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3600m on 11 August. In good form before that and is not out of it
37. KALCA MOME – Did not show his best when 8th in a conditions chase at Auteuil over 4400m on 15 April. Returns from a break but can contest the finish
38. LINK AND BALL – Showed improvement and finished 3rd in a handicap chase over this course and distance on 28 July. Capable of making the frame
39. PASTOUREAU – Yet to win a race but was runner-up on chase debut in a conditions event at this track over 3700m on 17 June. Can be a threat again
40. NIL DE BALLON – Returned from a break and was not disgraced when 4th in a conditions chase at Dieppe over 3800m on 8 August. Fitter now and can be a lively danger
41. GRAINE DE CHAMP – On a long losing run, but was runner-up in a handicap chase at Auteuil over 3500m on 1 July. Has a place chance in this line-up
42. NIKO HAS – Returning to his best and was runner-up in a conditions chase at La Roche-Posay over 4200m on 20 July. Can go one better
43. SURINFIL – Yet to win a race and was a faller last time out in a handicap chase at Vittel over 4200m on 12 August. Needs to find a few lengths to win
44. INFANTE DE L’ISLE – Yet to win a race but was 4th in a conditions chase at Beaupréau over 3400m on 24 August. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
    Summary: NIKO HAS (7) is the class horse in the race and seems to be heading back into form. He can go one better after a good second last time but will be challenged by some of these rivals. PASTOUREAU (4) showed improvement when switched to chasing and, if fit, is capable of breaking through with a victory. NIL DE BALLON (5) probably needed his only run of the year and will strip fitter this time. He should be very competitive. KALCA MOME (2) looks better than his last run suggests and is another to consider.
    SELECTIONS
    NIKO HAS (7) – PASTOUREAU (4) – NIL DE BALLON (5) – KALCA MOME (2)
    C5 – PRIX FREE TO PLAY TURFONE (PRIX D’ANGLET) – 3400m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Hurdles – EUR € 34,000
45. MOVING RIGHT – Did all that was asked of him when scoring in a conditions hurdle at Royan La Palmyre over 3500m on 17 August. Can follow up in the same mood
46. MOHA DU SEUIL – Showed some improvement when runner-up in a Conditions flat race at Le Lion-d’Angers over 2400m on 10 August. Can improve now going over jumps
47. ERNEST DU MESNIL – A three-year-old gelding by Doctor Dino out of Ermengarde, making his debut. His mother only raced once, finishing 7th. Unlikely to trouble the judge
48. BEL ECLAT – A three-year-old gelding by Tiger Groom out of Belmiesque, making his debut. His mother was unplaced in all four of her starts. Others appeal more
49. MATA D’OR – A three-year-old gelding by Tiger Groom out of Grazillia, making his debut. His dam never raced. Watch the betting for clues
50. PROVERBIAL – A three-year-old gelding by Attendu out of Perpette, making his debut. His dam was unplaced in all five of her starts. Can be overlooked
51. MIRACLE VERT – A three-year-old gelding by Attendu out of Perpette, making his debut. His dam was unplaced in all five of her starts. Top-connections and watch the betting
52. EMSIBLUE – Did not run too badly when 5th in a conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 17 June. Improvement likely and can make the frame
    Summary: A race of mostly first-timers. MOVING RIGHT (1) looked good when winning on debut and can use that experience to score again. The well-bred MOHA DU SEUIL (2) showed improvement last time out on the flat and can do even better now sent jumping. MIRACLE VERT (7) and MATA D’OR (5) both make their debuts for trainers who know what is needed from their runners to win first time out. Keep an eye on the betting.
    SELECTIONS
    MOVING RIGHT (1) – MOHA DU SEUIL (2) – MIRACLE VERT (7) – MATA D’OR (5)
    C6 – PRIX TURFONE BY PARIS TURF (PRIX OFFEMONT) – 3400m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Handicap – Hurdles – EUR € 39,000
53. DIAMANT DU RHEU – Showed some improvement and was a winner of a conditions hurdle at Dieppe over 3400m on 8 August. Can double up first time in a handicap
54. COLADAMASS – Improving and was runner-up in a conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 11 August. Should be right there at the finish again
55. PATHOGNOMONIQUE – Yet to win a race and was 6th in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3600m on 27 August. Might make the frame in this line-up
56. HAMILTON AIR – Showed improvement when fourth in a conditions hurdle at Dieppe over this distance on 8 August. Has a place chance in this line-up
57. MOLINA – Has not shown much in three starts and was 7th in a conditions chase at this track over 3700m on 11 August. Needs to find a few lengths to win
58. KENMADA – A faller last time out in a conditions hurdle at Rochefort-sur-Loire over 3500m on 4 August. Did much better in June and is not out of it
59. MASTER FALCON – Much improved of late and was runner-up in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3600m on 27 August. Can go one better this time
60. HEART AND SOUL – Has been modest so far and finished 7th in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3600m on 27 August. Needs to do a lot more to beat these rivals
    Summary: COLADAMASS (2) is fit and improving. He looks the right one in this very open race. DIAMANT DU RHEU (1) has to give weight to all his rivals but was a good winner at Dieppe and can follow up if in the same mood. MASTER FALCON (7) is knocking very loudly at the door and must be respected after some solid runner-up performances at this track. PATHOGNOMONIQUE (3) is unreliable but does show talent and can also get involved in the finish.
    SELECTIONS
    COLADAMASS (2) – DIAMANT DU RHEU (1) – MASTER FALCON (7) – PATHOGNOMONIQUE (3)
    C7 – PRIX TURFONE PRONOS GRATUITS (PRIX DES ETANGS DE SAINT-PIERRE) – 3700m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Steeple Chase – EUR € 32,000
61. GUGUSSE – Returned to form with a conditions chase win at Questembert over 3700m on 3 August. Improving and can get involved at the finish
62. OPERA GARNIER – Knocking hard at the door and was runner-up in a conditions chase at Beaupréau over 3400m on 23 August. Can go one better this time
63. GINO’S LINE – At the top of her game and has won two in a row, the latest in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3400m on 28 July. Can complete the hat-trick back over fences
64. LIZZY DU QUARTIER – Kept to hurdles so far and was 5th in a conditions hurdle at this track over 3600m on 11 August. Makes her chase debut and is not out of it
65. ELEKTRIX – Kept to hurdles so far and finished 5th in a Group 3 hurdle at Auteuil over 4100m on 31 May. Tries a chase and can score
66. QUEEN SISTER – Has not done much wrong so far and was victorious in a conditions hurdle at Dieppe over 3400m on 12 July. Can follow up on chase debut
67. ROCK ME CHARLY – Did not show her best first time in a handicap hurdle when 11th at this track over 3400m on 28 July. Tries a chase and can be competitive
    Summary: A very competitive lucky last race. QUEEN SISTER (6) has been consistent so far and is coming off a solid campaign last year. She now makes her chase debut. ELEKTRIX (5) always gives her best, so it is a bit of a surprise that she is only making her chase debut now. LIZZY DU QUARTIER (4) has also been kept to hurdles so far and looks the type who will appreciate the larger obstacles. GINO’S LINE (3) has chase experience and is at the top of her game, so will not go down easily.
    SELECTIONS – QUEEN SISTER (6) – ELEKTRIX (5) – LIZZY DU QUARTIER (4) – GINO’S LINE (3)