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R1 VINCENNES [L-H]

C1 – PRIX DE THOUARS – 2200m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Mounted – EUR € 35,000

  1. M’AVEZ VOUS VU – Debuts in the discipline after making no impression under harness at Nantes last month. Hind shoes off this time but still not a concern
  2. MARANELLO – Drops back in category after losing his action in a 2700m Class D here a fortnight ago. Races first-time barefoot and given the chance can pick up a first-5 cheque
  3. MID DANCER – Tricky type but has nevertheless shown potential. Ran 4th under these conditions on 12 December and the new formula should make a difference
  4. MISTER DU LOISIR – Never far from losing his action but has shown promise in both disciplines. Is plainly better than recent figures would suggest and could well get off the mark
  5. MILTON DREAM – Back under the saddle after running well-beaten 5th of 15 in a 2875m Class F at Meslay-du-Maine a fortnight ago. Stays shod for return to the code but still represents no more than a minor place prospect
  6. MILLENIUM JIEL – Opened monte account at first time of asking but quickly eliminated in 2 subsequent runs. Has a lot going for him here though and with application can play a leading role
  7. MAGUEN DAIRPET – Good youngster that has shown a liking for the monte code. Has the chance to go barefoot for the first time and the return of Antonin André may be just the ticket
  8. MAHARADJAH ROYAL – Showed promise in the provinces but was well-beaten here last Saturday and even with hind shoes off is unlikely to spring any surprises
  9. MONTGENEVE – Finished last but one behind MAHARADJAH ROYAL (8) in a Cabourg Class E on 16 December. Is nicely-entered, with a top jockey aboard, and with application can figure prominently
    Summary: Already a winner in this branch of the game, MAGUEN DAIRPET (7) failed to make it around Laval early last month, but will be reunited with Antonin Andre who imposed with him at Laon and, racing first time barefoot, can bring home the bacon. Back under the saddle after being prepared in the other discipline, MISTER DU LOISIR (4) will also race unshod and the engagement of Alexis Collette will only work in his favour. The complicated MILLENIUM JIEL (6) sports front pads following a pair of clockwise eliminations and will be no soft touch if Mehdi Lelievre gets him off on the right foot. MONTGENEVE (9) may not be the most reliable of horses but he has placed in both codes and the Paul Ploquin-factor cannot be ignored.
    SELECTIONS
    MAGUEN DAIRPET (7) – MISTER DU LOISIR (4) – MILLENIUM JIEL (6) – MONTGENEVE (9)
    C2 – PRIX DE NEUVILLE – 2850m (a2m) – Class D Amateur Riders – Mounted – EUR € 54,000
  10. HARCOURT DE PADD – Previously a good sort in this branch of the business but has done nothing noteworthy for some time and can be confidently disregarded
  11. HAPPY COCO – Makes first appearance under the saddle at Vincennes after an unexceptional performance at Chartres in late-November. Has shown promise though and should not be overlooked
  12. GOGO DES MALBERAUX – Out of the picture in 2 under harness before being trounced by HARRYBEAU DE COUET (6) in a Class E over course and distance on 10 November. Has shown little liking for the code and can be passed over
  13. HEAGLE ONE – Unremarkable trotter that has failed to make any impact under harness over recent months and makes his monte debut with little to offer
  14. GIFTOVER – 7 times a winner in 2025, most recently making it 2 on the trot. Is barefoot for his hat-trick bid and can pull it off if he first disposes of GUNNER (9)
  15. HARRYBEAU DE COUET – 5th to GUNNER (9) in 13 December race of reference, having won over the inner course in November. Is as generous as they get and, with application, can finish close
  16. HOLLYWOOD GIRL – Ran 2nd over course and distance before coming 3rd to GUNNER (9) in a 2700m Class D here 2.5 weeks ago. Tends to go well at Vincennes when behaved and Andrea Roussel will be minded to keep her focused
  17. GOUNIT DE L’AIROU – Eliminated in last 3 starts under the saddle and in current condition will have few friends
  18. GUNNER – Has taken superbly to his new vocation, most recently dominating a 2700m Class D here 2.5 weeks ago. Appears to have more progress in him and should be good enough to double his money
  19. FASCINANT – Has looked decidedly ordinary in both codes over recent months and is not about to create an upset
  20. HENZO DE CARSI – Won under harness at Cordemais prior to running 4th to GUNNER (9) in a 2700m Class D here 2.5 weeks ago. Seldom disappoints in this configuration and is not about to start now. Place prospect
  21. FELINE DE JANVILLE – Returns to her code of preference after some disappointing harness performances but at this level will have too much to do
  22. HARRY DU LYS – Excellent servant when barefoot and has been specifically prepared for this. Has no main-track references but still looks competitive for a first-5 cheque
  23. GAMINE DE RIBEAU – Modest element making first monte start since March 2025. Will be barefoot for the occasion but can expect to have few friends
  24. GROUPE DE POTES – Not the most reliable of horses but can trot on a good day. Reverts to a previous formula for the occasion and cannot be ruled out
    Summary: Relatively new to the discipline, GUNNER (9) has shown quite the flair, recently opening his monte account in style, and plainly has the ability to repeat. A very tough nut to crack when barefoot though, GIFTOVER (5) makes his main-track debut on a hat-trick and will justifiably garner significant support. HOLLYWOOD GIRL (7) ran 3rd to Charley Mottier’s horse last time out and is easy to like for another podium place. A place behind that day, HENZO DE CARSI (11) must also be considered a player.
    SELECTIONS
    GUNNER (9) – GIFTOVER (5) – HOLLYWOOD GIRL (7) – HENZO DE CARSI (11)
    C3 – PRIX DE MONTPELLIER – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class E – Harness – EUR € 35,000
  25. MAJOR DU MARGAS – Failed to confirm Graignes performance when 6th of 11 in a 2200m Class D here early last month. Takes to the main track for the first time, with front shoes off, and should acquit himself honourably if he takes to the new profile
  26. MUZE MAKER – Beautifully-bred colt that has done everything asked of him so far. Is unraced since June but is well-placed in front here and Pierre-Yves Verva will be justifiably confident of making hay
  27. MELKIOR DE BAILLY – Heavily-campaigned colt that has placed just twice in 23 starts to date. Hind shoes off this time but cannot be considered a contender
  28. MUST DREAM – Made up for November elimination when easily winning a Cabourg Class E on 16 December. Shoes off this time and will be expected to contest the finish
  29. MARCHAND DE REVE – Capable sort making first start since last August. Can prove a handful though and with shoes on will be at a disadvantage this time
  30. MELICIANO – Useful element that did not enjoy the best of runs at Beaumont-de-Lomagne in late-November. Sports competitive shoeing and Franck Nivard will be eager to set the record straight
  31. MUNCH CLUB – Gave a reassuringly good account when 3rd in a Class E over course and distance 12 days ago. Takes on a better bunch this time however and a repeat seems most unlikely
  32. MALICIOSO – Useful colt in receipt of an Eric Raffin drive for the first time. Is competitively-shod for the occasion and even though starting wide, must be respected
  33. MALKO MESLOIS – Tricky but talented colt that showed improvement over the inner course here on 18 November. In this small field, Yoann Lebourgeois will not be inconvenienced by the draw and can make this his own if his charge stays in stride
  34. MY DREAM DU GRAIS – Made up for comeback elimination when 4th in a 2800m Argentan Class E last week. Is new to racing left-handed and also seems to be out of his depth
  35. MILLE SABORDS DIVO – Sent for a break in early-August after winning 2 straight. Drops to a more reasonable level after a Class A comeback run, is unbeaten in 2 mobile starts, and will be no easy touch if Nicolas Bazire positions him early
    Summary: Although eliminated more often than not, MALKO MESLOIS (9) is nevertheless a colt of considerable ability; he gets the chance to race competitively-shod for the first time and despite the wide draw can still open his 2026 account. Yoann Lebourgeois will nevertheless be mindful of the better-positioned and first-time barefoot MUST DREAM (4) who boasts a 50 percent win-rate, and the promising MUZE MAKER (2) who still looks dangerous despite not having raced since June. MALICIOSO (8) has a race in her since the spell, goes unshod-behind, with Eric Raffin reining, and must be monitored closely.
    SELECTIONS
    MALKO MESLOIS (9) – MUST DREAM (4) – MUZE MAKER (2) – MALICIOSO (8)
    C4 – PRIX DE CLAMECY – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class E – Harness – EUR € 35,000
  36. MAGIE MESLOISE – Promising filly facing her first objective of the winter and with Paul Ploquin in the bike and can make her 2026 bow a winning one
  37. MY DESTINY QUEEN – Unexceptional filly making first start since September. Hind shoes off but would have better prospects in the claiming category
  38. MISS DE LA FERME – Given ample time to recalibrate after losing her action in a Class D here on 7 November. Has never disappointed for Anthony Barrier, goes unshod-behind, and from the 3-spot can give this a good go
  39. MELBA DES VAUX – Returns to the harness code after being eliminated under the saddle here a month back. Here for a change of scenery and can be ruled out
  40. MERRY RIVER – Complicated character that ran 4th, a place behind MIA DE SIMM (9), in a 2850m Class E over the inner course on 27 November. Sports competitive shoeing for the first time and the draw will do her chances no disservice. First 5
  41. MILADY OF PARIS – Unlucky 3rd of 8 finishers in a 2700m Class E here on 5 December. Will be barefoot for the occasion and enjoys a realistic chance of contesting the finish
  42. MISS LADY D’ALESA – Pleasant 5th in a Class E under these conditions on Vincennes bow 12 days ago. Remains shod and is not about to paint the town red
  43. MONA LISA ELLIS – Gave an honest account of herself when 6th of 11 in a 2700m Class D here on 24 December. Will have come on for the run and should be able to compete for a place in the picture this time
  44. MIA DE SIMM – Lost her action early in a 2700m Class D here 2.5 weeks ago, but is clearly a good future prospect. Yoann Lebourgeois in the bike this time and is not incapable of opening her Vincennes account
  45. MIRTHE DE REUX – Ran 5th behind MIA DE SIMM (9) in a 2850m Class E over the inner course on 27 November. Hind shoes off this time but the draw will do her no favours
    Summary: Nicely-entered here, and fully-fit following a comprehensive preparation, MAGIE MESLOISE (1) races barefoot for the first time and can get straight down to business. She can nonetheless expect to feel the heat from the widely-drawn but talented MIA DE SIMM (9) who fluffed the start here recently, and a freshly-barefoot MILADY OF PARIS (6) who would have finished closer here in early-December had she been afforded a run. MONA LISA ELLIS (8) held her own in a Class D on re-entry here on Christmas Eve and, competitively-shod this time, should have a lot to contribute.
    SELECTIONS
    MAGIE MESLOISE (1) – MIA DE SIMM (9) – MILADY OF PARIS (6) – MONA LISA ELLIS (8)
    C5 – PRIX DOMINIK CORDEAU – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class A – Harness – EUR € 71,000
  46. LAPIS LAZULI – Ran 3rd to OMERTA BOKO (12) in a 2850m Class A before being eliminated early in a Class A under these conditions on 27 November. Starts on the rail but can still get a look in if Tristan Ouvrie manages to keep him trotting
  47. KELLE BEAUTE – 5th in a Gr.3 on 6 December before faulting in Prix Oscar Collard a week later. Has pulled a good number but others still preferred
  48. KUIPER – Opened his Vincennes account in style 2.5 weeks ago when dominating Gr.3 Prix Oscar Collard under these conditions. Is ideally-placed behind the car and will be expected to apply the pressure on LORD DU GERS (9)
  49. LUCKY JACKSON – Beautifully-bred type but has not been living up to expectations. 4 pads fitted this time and would be preferred under the saddle
  50. KIKA JOSSELYN – Set personal best time of 1’10″2 under these conditions on penultimate start. Confirmed over 2850m 2.5 weeks ago and steps up in category with a lot to contribute
  51. LIBERTE DE CHOISEL – Made short work of his first winter objective, easily winning 2700m Gr.2 Prix Ariste Hemard here on 6 December. Has no references over this shorter trip but benefits from a good draw and Anthony Barrier can be confident of a big performance
  52. FELLOW WISE AS – Surprise winner of a Class A over course and distance on 27 November. Failed to confirm when 5th to KUIPER (3) in Prix Oscar Collard, but is plainly in excellent shape and unlikely to disappoint
  53. RIKITA JP – Valiant 2nd to FELLOW WISE AS (7) in a Class A over course and distance on 27 November. Will have come on for the run and even though drawn wide, still looks a player
  54. LORD DU GERS – Classy element that ran 4th, a place behind EVERY TIME WINNER (15), in Gr.3 Prix de Boissy-Saint-Léger over track and trip on 16 November. Has not been favoured with a good draw this time either but racing barefoot can make all the difference. Claim
  55. KENYAN BLUES – Serious individual with superb form in the other code. Is here for reasons of conditioning and can be passed over
  56. LISSANDRO – Undeniably talented but has been eliminated in 6 of last 8 starts and with shoes fitted can be confidently ruled out
  57. OMERTA BOKO – 3rd time a charm for this hardy element, winning a 2850m Class A on 20 November, his first start for new stable, and 3rd run at Vincennes. Takes on a better lot this time though and the draw does him no favours
  58. KENNEDY FRANCE – Out of the picture in both return runs. Has pulled a rough number and with shoes on has no realistic chance
  59. FERAHAN AS – Respectable but unthreatening 8th to KUIPER (3) in Prix Oscar Collard and would be preferred at a lower level
  60. EVERY TIME WINNER – 3rd in Gr.3 Prix de Boissy-Saint-Léger at 60-1 on 16 November. Failed to repeat when 6th to KIKA JOSSELYN (5) next time. Has been handed a tough draw but in present condition is unlikely to be far off the mark
  61. KINGEN MEARAS – Quality Swedish sort that ran 12th of 16 to KIKA JOSSELYN (5) in a 2850m Class B on Vincennes debut 2.5 weeks ago. Will be more at ease over this shorter trip and can play a role if Franck Ouvrie successfully navigates the start
    Summary: A high-calibre colt with form to back him up, LORD DU GERS (9) takes a dip in category, comes here fresh and, despite a wide draw, will be barefoot and should be able to wrap this up. JMB will still want to be wary of the better-positioned KUIPER (3) who was an eye-catching winner of the Gr.3 Prix Oscar Collard, and LIBERTE DE CHOISEL (6) who made it 2 for 2 at Gr.2 level early last month. KIKA JOSSELYN (5) has won both return runs, including over course and distance, and represents a decent place chance. RIKITA JP (8) left a good impression on her comeback here in late-November and looks competitive once more.
    SELECTIONS
    LORD DU GERS (9) – KUIPER (3) – LIBERTE DE CHOISEL (6) – KIKA JOSSELYN (5)
    C6 – PRIX DU CROISE-LAROCHE – 2850m (a2m) – Class C – Harness – EUR € 63,000
  62. INDOCILE – By no means disgraced when 5th behind IVOIRE DAIRPET (2) in a 2750m Cabourg Class D on 8 December, but on this occasion is being aimed too high
  63. IVOIRE DAIRPET – Tough individual with better form over 2700m here but is currently in fine condition and has never disappointed at Vincennes in the day’s configuration. Attention
  64. ILCAPITANO DU PARC – Started to show improvement when 4th in 8 December race of reference, but would have better prospects a level down
  65. IDEAL DE JEAN – Reassuring 3rd to IOUPY TOLLEVILLE (7) in a 2950m Le Mans Class E on 15 December. Failed to deliver in either start over 2850m here though and cannot be regarded a priority
  66. HERMES D’ECROVILLE – Blows hot and cold but caught the eye when 4th to IOUPY TOLLEVILLE (7) in a 2950m Le Mans Class E on 15 December. Is unlikely to get his nose in front but is unlikely to be available at 108-1 either
  67. IRINA DE BAILLY – Unremarkable mare that was trounced in last 2 starts here and can be confidently disregarded
  68. IOUPY TOLLEVILLE – Got back in the winners’ circle in mid-December when courageously winning a Le Mans Class E. Thrives over 2850m of the main track and can challenge for a place in the frame
  69. ISERIA GRIFF – Useful mare that would have finished closer in a 2700m Class D here 2 weeks ago had she been afforded a run. Is not about to create an upset but can nevertheless pick up some prizemoney
  70. HALL BLACK MESS – Comfortable winner of a Cagnes Class D on 20 December. Placed over track and trip during the autumn but is taking on too much this time
  71. IGRISONI – Showed improvement when 5th behind IMOKO JIBELAU (15) in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class D a month back. Eric Raffin in the bike this time and has a reasonable chance of contesting the finish this time
  72. IRON JET – Tricky sort that has not been seen out since September and with just hind shoes off is not about to ruffle any feathers
  73. ICARE DE PHYT’S – Most impressive in 2024 but looked a shadow of his former self in 2025, and recent eliminations do little to inspire confidence
  74. ISIS D’HERFRAIE – Below-par in both return runs last month. Has never excelled over 2850m of the main track and is not about to start now
  75. ISTORIC MAUZUN – Serious sort with an enviable strike-rate. Has won 4 of 5 Vincennes starts and looks primed to add another to his tally
  76. IMOKO JIBELAU – Got back in the game when 2nd in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class D on 2 December. Benjamin Rochard has kept the faith and has a realistic chance of making first 5 once again
  77. INSTRUCTOR – Capable on a good day but never easy to gauge. Benefits from a fine entry though, sports a configuration he has not used since 2022, and cannot be ruled out
    Summary: Sent for a spell in September after having won 4 of 5 starts in 2025, ISTORIC MAUZUN (14) got straight back down to business at Lyon-La Soie in early-November. He enjoys a terrific entry, is undefeated with JMB reining, and is easy to fancy for the win. Opposition takes the form of IGRISONI (10) who is reconfigured for the occasion and entrusted to Eric Raffin, and IVOIRE DAIRPET (2) who will be competitively-shod. IOUPY TOLLEVILLE (7) has form over course and distance and returns to racing barefoot.
    SELECTIONS
    ISTORIC MAUZUN (14) – IGRISONI (10) – IVOIRE DAIRPET (2) – IOUPY TOLLEVILLE (7)
    C7 – PRIX DE LIBOURNE – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Harness – EUR € 35,000
  78. LIBERTY JIEL – Won 3 straight in the provinces before losing her action at Le Croise-Laroche in mid-December. Is new to Vincennes but is clearly in shape and sports 4 pads as she did when victorious at Mauquenchy
  79. LIBELLULE – Useful Swedish import that has won 2 of 3 since coming to France this term. Lost her action on sole Vincennes start but is plainly in form and cannot be ruled out
  80. LOLITA DE MIELOUI – Modest individual that has done nothing of note for some time and is unlikely to begin now
  81. LOUISIANE GIRL – Ran 4th under the saddle here before coming 2nd to a very good filly here 3 weeks ago in a 2175m Class E. Yves Dreux yard in rude health at present and Eric Raffin will assure here a competitive drive. Claim
  82. LIZA MARCEAUX – Gave a good account to run 3rd in a Class F at Le Croise-Laroche in mid-December. Goes barefoot this time but has never delivered here and is not about to start now
  83. LIBERTINE D’ERABLE – Erratic mare with just the one run under her belt since the autumn break. Will be configured as she was when victorious at Caen last May, but on this occasion will have little to offer
  84. LIANE – Was going well when eliminated in a 2700m Class E here on 7 December. Benjamin Rochard stays faithful and can figure prominently if he succeeds in keeping her mind on the game
  85. LUCIA DE LA CRIERE – Gave an encouraging performance at Pontchateau 11 days ago but is simply taking on too much here
  86. LOVELY DES BROUETS – Was pulled up at Chartres before being eliminated in a Class E under these conditions on 7 December, and in this company has no possible chance
  87. LOKIE KADESH – Left a good impression at Chartres prior to being eliminated here on 12 December. Shoes back on though and will pose no danger
  88. LATINA JENILOU – Never the easiest of horses to gauge but has been entrusted to Yoann Lebourgeois and if he manages to keep her focused, she will not be far off the mark
  89. LUCKIS – Acquits herself well for the most part but has yet to show any liking for Vincennes and others easier to back
  90. LEGENDE D’EOLE – Failed to deliver in last 2 but pleased last time at the venue. Races shod again and will be no pushover if Benjamin Rochard keeps her focused
  91. LOUISIANE LEMAN – Lost her action when going well in a 2175m Class E here 3 weeks ago. Is just 165 Euros from elimination and Franck Nivard will be eager to put things right
  92. LOUNA D’OR – Gave a decent account at Marseille-Vivaux before pleasing in good company over course and distance on 7 December. Trainer could not have wished for a better entry and Romain Hemery will be keen to take advantage. Chance
    Summary: LOUISIANE GIRL (4) put on a good show in a 2175m Class E here 3 weeks ago, will be reined by Eric Raffin again, and should be good enough to open her winter account. That being said, LOUNA D’OR (15) pleasantly surprised here a few days earlier and is ideally-engaged this time. With Benjamin Rochard reining for the first time, LEGENDE D’EOLE (13) will be expected to show marked improvement, and a reconfigured LIANE (7) should not be far from the action if applied.
    SELECTIONS
    LOUISIANE GIRL (4) – LOUNA D’OR (15) – LEGENDE D’EOLE (13) – LIANE (7)
    C8 – PRIX DE LUCHON – 2850m (a2m) – Class F – Harness – EUR € 36,000
  93. KILANTA PASMARICK – Won 2 from 3 prior to coming 7th behind KESA DES THIRONS (7) in a 2700m Class F here on Christmas Eve. Has ground to make up though and cannot be considered a priority
  94. KALYPSO DU CAUX – Useful mare but has better references in the other code. Here for a change of scenery and will have nothing to contribute
  95. KATNISS MORMOULIN – Has just the one race under her belt since the layoff. Will have progressed for the run but at this level will struggle to make her presence felt
  96. KOMELE – Pleased at Graignes under harness before coming 3rd in a monte Class F here on 24 December. Faces some better contemporaries this time and can be ruled out
  97. KRACOTTE VERGNIER – Took little time getting back in the winners’ enclosure, comfortably securing a 2150m Class F at Cagnes-sur-Mer 2 weeks ago. Is unlikely to repeat but can still trot her way into the money
  98. KHOSIAB – In the frame in last 3, most recently 3rd in a Meslay Class F a fortnight ago. Goes left-handed for the first time but is still worth keeping an eye on
  99. KESA DES THIRONS – Gave a good account when 5th in a Class F over 2700m here on Christmas Eve. Hind shoes off this time and will not be sent out at 40-1. First 5
  100. KALATHAS DU BOCAGE – Produced a pair of good efforts before failing to fire at Le Mans in mid-December. Should not be condemned though and being reunited with Benjamin Rochard will only work to her advantage
  101. KALIE PACHA – Sent for a break in early-October after winning 3 of 4. Eliminated on re-entry but will have come on for the run and is not incapable of imposing
  102. KOURSE MAGIC – Respectable mare with decent Vincennes credentials but is new to 2850m over the main track and is unlikely to shake things up
  103. KAMELIYA – Eliminated in last 3 but is a mare of considerable ability. Tends to go particularly well for Eric Raffin who will be minded to prove the point. Claim
  104. KALIE PRIMO – Clearly capable but has been struggling of late. Reverts to a previous formula and, if behaved, should be able to get a look in
  105. KISS ME DU LIVET – Nicely-entered mare that encouraged when 6th, a place behind KESA DES THIRONS (7), in a 2700m Class F here on Christmas Eve. A repeat, however, seems most improbable
  106. KALAMA DE BEYLEV – Vincennes debutante that should not be too hastily-judged for her recent elimination. Is plainly in good shape and is unlikely to disappoint if focused. Place chance
  107. KLOE DU ROUEZO – Like a horse reborn over past 2 months. Matthieu Abrivard back in the bike, won her only start under these conditions, and will be expected to give KAMELIYA (11) a run for her money
    Summary: Three times a winner in 4 starts with Eric Raffin, KAMELIYA (11) may not have been seen out since October but she will have been prepared for this and will be the one to beat if she stays trotting. The champion driver will still be keeping a watchful eye on a barefoot and in-form KLOE DU ROUEZO (15) who benefits from a tremendous entry, and the justifiably well-regarded KALIE PACHA (9) who should not be condemned for her comeback elimination. Similarly well-engaged here, KALAMA DE BEYLEV (14) benefits from a Yoann Lebourgeois drive this time and with application can finish in the mix.
    SELECTIONS
    KAMELIYA (11) – KLOE DU ROUEZO (15) – KALIE PACHA (9) – KALAMA DE BEYLEV (14)
    R2 CAGNES-SUR-MER [L-H]

C1 – PRIX MICHEL LINARES – 4200m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 – Steeple Chase – EUR € 32,000

  1. GURZUF – Returned to form and was runner-up in a Conditions chase at this track over 3800m on 15 December back from a break on his first start over the fences. Big chance
  2. IRISH VOCATION – In good shape and finished fourth in a Conditions chase at this course over 3800m on 15 December. Should fight it out
  3. LOU FAST – Has improved of late and was third in a Conditions chase at this course over 4000m on 29 December. Should be competitive again
  4. BON PRINCE – Has only been modest of late and was 5th in a Conditions chase at this track over 3800m on 8 December. Might play a minor role
  5. SOPRAN MISTERY – Victorious in a Conditions chase at this track over 4000m on 25 December on French debut. Can get involved with the finish again
  6. POURQUOI PAS SOLO – Has struggled of late and finished 9th in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3400m on 17 December. More is needed to score
  7. MANIYSA BLEUE – Battling to find best form and finished 8th in a handicap at this course over 3800m on 15 December. Others are preferred
    Summary: GURZUF (1) showed improvement when runner-up at this track last month and should go on better this time. IRISH VOCATION (2) has solid form over hurdles and was not disgraced in his latest start. He looks the main danger. SOPRAN MISTERY (5) impressed on his French debut with a good win and is proven in Italy, so must be respected. LOU FAST (3) has improved of late and can make the frame once again.
    SELECTIONS
    GURZUF (1) – IRISH VOCATION (2) – SOPRAN MISTERY (5) – LOU FAST (3)
    C2 – PRIX DES ILES D’OR – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Claiming – Steeple Chase – EUR € 19,000
  8. GOLDKIKOU – Has struggled of late and was unplaced in a handicap chase at this track over 4000m on 8 December. Can win dropping in class
  9. SPES ENERGICALL – Has only only been modest of late and was 9th in a handicap chase over this track and trip on 11 December. Can contest the finish
  10. ALLIED POWERS – Unreliable and was unplaced in a claiming chase over this track and trip on 25 December. Capable of doing better and is not out of it
  11. STETTEN – Yet to win a race and was third in a claiming chase at this course over 3800m on 17 December. Can earn some more money
  12. FOUDRE DELTA – Not reliable and finished 6th in a Conditions chase at this track over 3800m on 15 December. Should be a threat in this division for the first time
  13. FORZA – Continues to struggle and was unplaced in a handicap hurdle at this course over 4000m on 17 December. Needs major improvement to score
  14. TONK – Has struggled of late and was unplaced in a claiming hurdle at this track over 4000m on 25 December. Others are preferred
  15. KERNATH – Not reliable and was a faller in a claiming chase at this course over 4000m on 25 December. Capable of an upset on best form
  16. KAPCHOUNIKA – Has struggled of late and finished 7th in a claiming chase at this track over 3800m on 17 December. More is needed to beat these rivals
  17. KOOL AND GIRLY – Unreliable and finished 5th in this division over this course course and distance on 8 December. Might play a minor role
  18. HELLENA – Has solid form in this division and was third last time out over this track and trip on 8 December. Should contest the finish
    Summary: A very interesting claimer. GOLDKIKOU (1) is the class horse of the race. He has struggled of late but can win his first claimer. FOUDRE DELTA (5) is fit after a couple of races and should be a threat in this division. SPES ENERGICALL (2) is battling to find her best form, but her trainer is in good form and she can contest the finish. ALLIED POWERS (3) is unreliable but is also capable of getting involved with the finish.
    SELECTIONS
    GOLDKIKOU (1) – FOUDRE DELTA (5) – SPES ENERGICALL (2) – ALLIED POWERS (3)
    C3 – PRIX STODOUN – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 – Hurdles – EUR € 37,000
  19. PADDOCKWOOD – Holding form well and finished fourth in a Conditions hurdle over this course and distance on 17 December. Be right there at the finish
  20. THE PRINCE – Unreliable but was not disgraced when 5th in Conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 17 December. Can do a lot better this time. Big chance
  21. NO LIMITS STEVE – Consistent and finished fourth in a Conditions chase at this track over 3800m on 17 December. Can contest the finish
  22. PYRAVOL LAUJAC – Improving and was victorious in a Conditions hurdle at this course over 3300m on 15 December . Can be competitive again
  23. VICTORY WIND – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3300m on 15 December. Be right there at the finish
  24. MAGIC DANCER – Has run well in bith starts, the latest when runner-up in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3300m on 15 December. Can earn some money
  25. WILD FUN – Showed some improvement second time around when runner-up in a Conditions hurdle at this course over 3300m on 15 december. Has a place chance
  26. BISTROT PARISIEN – Only modest of late and was unplaced in a Conditions chase at this course over 3800m on 17 December. Needs to find a few length to win
  27. AMOUR DU ROI – Unreliable and was 7th in a Conditions chase at this track over 3700m on 25 December. Needs to do more to score
    Summary: A competitive-looking race. More was expected from THE PRINCE (2) last time out. He won well in his penultimate start and can bounce back to score. PADDOCKWOOD (1) is consistent and was not disgraced last time out, so should be right there at the finish. NO LIMITS STEVE (3) is usually competitive and is clearly not out of it. VICTORY WIND (5) is knocking hard at the door and is one of a few others that could be successful.
    SELECTIONS
    THE PRINCE (2) – PADDOCKWOOD (1) – NO LIMITS STEVE (3) – VICTORY WIND (5)
    C4 – PRIX DE VILLENEUVE LOUBET – 3400m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Claiming – Hurdles – EUR € 19,000
  28. LADELONETTE – Not disgraced when fourth in a claiming hurdle over this course and distance on 11 December. Expected to be in the mix
  29. STELLINA ROSE – Did not show her best when unplaced in a handicap hurdle over this course and distance on 15 December. In good form before that and can score
  30. JOLIE CARTE – Showed some improvement when 6th in a claiming hurdle over this course and distance on 25 December. More is needed to score
  31. TERRALUNA – Only modest of late and was unplaced in a claiming hurdle over this track and trip on 25 December. Might play a minor role
  32. THE MUDS – A faller last time out in a claiming hurdle over this course and distance on 11 December. Capable of improvement and might earn some minor money
  33. KLARABELLE – Has struggled of late and finished tenth in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3300m on 15 December. Others make more appeal
  34. SOCCIA – Battling to find form and was 7th in a claiming hurdle over this course and distance on 25 December. Needs to do more to score
  35. OBSTINATION – Showed some improvement second time out when runner-up in a claiming hurdle over this course and distance on 11 December, Can go one better
  36. SAINTE STYLEE – Has struggled of late and was unplaced in a claiming hurdle over this track and trip on 25 December. Needs major improvement to win
  37. MADLY DU LIVET – Has not shown much in three starts, the latest when unplaced in a Conditions hurdle at this course over 3300m on 15 December. Capable of improvement and could be a threat
    Summary: STELLINA ROSE (2) did not show her best in a handicap hurdle last time out. She has won at this claiming level and can score again. OBSTINATION (8) is improving and can go one place better following her excellent runner-up effort in only her second career start. LADELONETTE (1) was not disgraced at this level about three weeks ago and should get involved with the finish once again. MADLY DU LIVET (10) looks capable of vast improvement and could get into the frame.
    SELECTIONS
    STELLINA ROSE (2) – OBSTINATION (8) – LADELONETTE (1) – MADLY DU LIVET (10)
    C5 – PRIX DE LA BRETAGNE – 3300m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 – Hurdles – EUR € 32,000
  38. APRIL FLOWER – Showed some improvement when 5th in a Conditions hurdle over this course and distance on 17 December. More is needed to beat these rivals
  39. MON SEUL DESIR – Has improved of late and finished third in a Conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 15 December. Should be competitive again
  40. AZOTE – Much improved last run when third in a Conditions hurdle over this course and distance on 3 December. Can score
  41. FUJI HANA – Did not show her best when 6th in a Conditions hurdle over this course and distance on 17 December. Capable of better and is not out of it
  42. VOLSAINTE JELOIS – Improving and finished fourth in a Conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 15 December. Can do even better this time around
  43. SANTORINI – Only modest of late and was 5th in a Conditions hurdle over this course and distance on 15 December. Might play a minor role
  44. STAR ICON – Has struggled of late and was unplaced in a claimer at this course over 3400m on 25 December. Capable of doing better but others make more appeal
  45. BAIE DES ANGES – Has struggled in both starts, the latest in a Conditions hurdle over this course and distance on 17 December. Others are preferred
  46. L’INATTENDUE – A faller last time out in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3400m on 8 December. Likely to improve and could earn some money
  47. STYLE D’AVOINE – Not at all disgraced when 7th on debut in a Conditions hurdle over this course and distance on 3 December. Can make the frrame
  48. MAFIA –
  49. LA PRODIGIEUSE – Finished tenth in a Conditions hurdle at Compiegne over 3400m on 11 November. Did better on debut and can surprise
  50. RORY WILLONG – Has only been modest so far and was 8th in a Conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 15 December. More is needed to score
  51. MA BELLE D’OR – Showed some improvement when 5th in a Conditions hurdle over this course and distance on 15 December. Has a place chance
    Summary: STELLINA ROSE (2) did not show her best in a handicap hurdle last time out. She has won at this level before and can resume winning ways. OBSTINATION (8) is improving and can go one place better following her eye-catching second place last time out. LADELONETTE (1) was not disgraced at this level about three weeks ago and should get involved with the finish once again. MADLY DU LIVET (10) looks capable of vast improvement and could get into the frame in this division.
    SELECTIONS
    AZOTE (3) – MON SEUL DESIR (2) – VOLSAINTE JELOIS (5) – STYLE D’AVOINE (10)
    C6 – PRIX DE L’AUVERGNE – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Claiming – Steeple Chase – EUR € 19,000
  52. LE PERE CELESTE – Returned to form with a victory in a claiming chase over this course and distance on 11 December. Can double up
  53. WISHPET – Has run well twice in this division, the latest when runner-up over this track and trip on 11 December. Should be right there at the finish
  54. CARGO DE NUIT – Has struggled of late and was unplaced in a Conditions chase over this course and distance on 25 December. Hard to trust but could improve down in class
  55. BAKARELO – Not reliable but was 5th in a claining chase over this course and distance on 11 December. Capable of making the frame
  56. SUPER BEND – In good shape and finished third in a claiming chase over this course and distance on 11 December. Can be competitive yet again
  57. LEANDRO NONANTAIS – Only moderate of late and finished 9th in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3500m on 15 December. Others make more appeal
  58. TWICKENHAM PARK – A disappointment last time out when unplaced in a claiming chase over this track and trip on 15 December. Can be a threat if smarter this time
  59. PLANEUR – Yet to win a race and finished 8th in a claiming chase over this course and distance on 11 December. Needs to find a few lengths to score
  60. LUTT MATTEN – Has struggled of late and was 8th in a claiming hurdle over 4000m on 29 December. Others are much preferred
  61. VITUS BERING – Fiished unplaced in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3500m on 15 December. Better over fences and has a place chance
  62. EXCELLENT DRAGO – Has some fair form in Italy and finished fourth in a chase at Trevise over 3500m on 9 November. Can a be a lively danger
    Summary: LE PÈRE CÉLESTE (1) remains undefeated in two starts in this division. He beat a couple of these rivals last time out over this track and trip and has every chance of scoring again. WISHPET (2) also does well at this level and should be right there at the finish. SUPER BEND (5) has held his form well and can get into the mix of things again. TWICKENHAM PARK (7) is better than his last run suggests and could challenge for top honors.
    SELECTIONS
    LE PERE CELESTE (1) – WISHPET (2) – SUPER BEND (5) – TWICKENHAM PARK (7)
    C7 – PRIX DE L’ARTOIS – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 – Hurdles – EUR € 34,000
  63. FANDERIK – Unreliable and finished 9th in a handicap hurdle at this track over 4000m on 8 December. Capable of better and is not out of it
  64. L’AZIZA DES PLACES – Victorious in her last two starts, the latest in a Conditions hurdle at this course over 3400m on 17 December. Can complete the hat-trick
  65. LADY DI LA COLMINE – Holding form and finished fourth in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3400m on 8 December. Should be competitive once again
  66. NEVA – Showed some improvement when fourth in a claiming hurdle at this track over 4000m on 29 December. More is needed to score
  67. LYCIE – Finished 5th in a handicap chase at Strasbourg over 3500m on 5 October. Could be the surprise package of the race
  68. VEZZANA – Not disgraced when 5th in a Listed chase at this track over 4200m on 17 December. Capable of winning a race of this nature
  69. USNAVYGIRL – Battling to find her best form and finished unplaced in a claiming hurdle at this course over 4000m on 11 December. Others are preferred
  70. KAMAKURA ONE – Did not show her best when tenth in a handicap hurdle over this course and distance on 15 December. In good form before that and can make the frame
  71. ASTORIUS – Only modest of late and finished 7th in a handicap chase at this track over 3800m on 15 December. Can earn some money
    Summary: A very interesting lucky last race where anything looks possible. VEZZANA (6) could be the stable choice of the two Josef Váňa Jr-trained runners after a good last effort in a Listed chase. Stable companion L’AZIZA DES PLACES (2) was a good winner at this track a few weeks ago and can complete a treble of wins. LADY DI LA COLMINE (3) has been consistent of late and can get into the mix of things once again. FANDERIK (1) is not reliable but is capable of shining over this shorter distance.
    SELECTIONS – VEZZANA (6) – L’AZIZA DES PLACES (2) – LADY DI LA COLMINE (3) – FANDERIK (1)

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