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R1 VINCENNES [L-H]

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

  1. LIBERTA DEL PHEDO – Disqualified in her last two starts, with the latest being at Nantes on 16 December. Yet to win a race and others are much preferred
  2. LA PELLOISE – Showed improvement when runner-up in a Class F Mounted race at Cabourg over 2750m on 13 December. Not out of it
  3. LUCIA DI JENILAT – Has major disqualification issues but was runner-up last time out in a Class F Mounted race at Châteaubriant over 2400m on 1 December. Has a winning chance if smart again
  4. LA SOL FA – Unreliable and was 7th in a Class F Mounted race at Cabourg over 2750m on 7 December. Yet to win and needs to do more to beat these rivals
  5. LUNE D’OPALE – Disqualified at Cabourg on 7 December when trying a Mounted race for the first time. Has won a claimer harness race but others are preferred
  6. LADY DES CHAMPS – Disqualified in four of her six starts so far, including last time out at this track on 14 November. Has also been runner-up twice and is capable of winning if wise this time
  7. L’IMPERIALE AR – Has improved of late and was third in a Class E Mounted race at this track over 2700m on 25 December. Be right there at the finish unshod for the first time
  8. LIGHT UP ONE – Not disgraced when 5th in a Class E Mounted race over this track and trip on 12 December. Has a place chance
  9. LUCIOLA DE LOU – Yet to win a race but did run well when third in a Class F Mounted race at Laval over 2850m on 8 December. Can contest the finish
  10. LUARIA – Has disqualification issues but is knocking hard at the door and was runner-up last time out in a Class E Mounted race over this track and trip on 12 December. Can go one better
  11. LOVELY JENILOU – Unreliable and was tenth in a Class E harness race over this course and distance on 11 December. Others are preferred
  12. LOU DES COUPERIES – Hard to trust but was not disgraced when third in a Class E harness race at this track over 2850m on 25 December. Can be a threat trying a Mounted race
    Summary: L’IMPERIALE AR (7) is in good form and will be barefoot for the very first. She gets a narrow vote in a competitive-looking first event. LOU DES COUPERIES (12) is very hard to trust but can be a danger trying a Mounted race. LADY DES CHAMPS (6) has been runner-up twice but also has disqualification issues. LA PELLOISE (2) showed improvement at Cabourg and can go one better this time.
    SELECTIONS
    L’IMPERIALE AR (7) – LOU DES COUPERIES (12) – LADY DES CHAMPS (6) – LA PELLOISE (2)
    C2 – PRIX DE BEAUVOIR – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class E Race – Harness – EUR € 35,000
  13. KAZAN DE VANDEL – Only fair of late and was 5th in Class E at this track over 2700m on 18 December. Has won over this shorter distance and has a place chance
  14. KOZMIC BLUES – Unreliable of late but was runner-up in Class E at this track over 2175m on 12 December. Not out of it
  15. KEOPS BEGONIA – Disqualified last time out at this track on 18 December. Quite capable of contesting the finish when wise
  16. KAID DEL GREEN – Disqualified last time out at this course on 22 December. Tends to struggle at this track but is capable of an upset
  17. KILLER DE BEAULIEU – On a long losing run but was disqualified last time out at this track on 18 December. Better over further but could play a minor role
  18. KENDRICK – A bit of a disappointment when only 6th in Class E at this course over 2700m on 18 December. Can be competitive
  19. KING AULNAIES – In very good form and was runner-up in Class E at Cabourg over 2725m on 19 December. Be right there at the finish
  20. KANGOUROU – Mostly modest form of late and was 6th in Class E over this track and trip on 22 December. Needs to do a bit more to beat these rivals
  21. KANSAS QUESNOT – Very consistent of late and was runner-up last time out in Class E at Rouen-Mauquenchy over 2850m on 28 November. Has a winning chance
  22. KEEPSAKE MOSSA – Has lost his way of late and was 9th in Class E over this track and trip on 22 December. Needs major improvement to win
  23. KSAR VRIE – Has struggled at this track and was tenth in Class E at this track over 2850m on 10 December. Capable of better but others are preferred
    Summary: KAID DEL GREEN (4) has struggled at this track of late and was disqualified last time out but is quite capable of winning a race like this. KEOPS BEGONIA (3) faulted at this course last month but does have a winning chance. KENDRICK (6) is better than his last run and should be a real threat to these rivals. KOZMIC BLUES (2) only found one better on the day last time out but is not reliable.
    SELECTIONS
    KAID DEL GREEN (4) – KEOPS BEGONIA (3) – KENDRICK (6) – KOZMIC BLUES (2)
    C3 – PRIX DE NEUVILLE – 2850m (a2m) – Class D Amateur Riders Race – Mounted – EUR € 54,000
  24. JALIMEDE – Has struggled of late and was 9th in Class B over this course and distance on 15 December. More is needed to win
  25. JANE AIMEE – Unreliable and was 6th in Class B at this track over 2100m on 25 December. Can make the frame
  26. FOR EVER THE BEST – Disqualified in his last two starts, with the latest being at Marseille-Vivaux on 30 October. Hard to trust but is trying a Mounted race
  27. INSTINCTIF – Yet to win this year but was 5th last time out in Class E over this course and distance on 21 December. Can be competitive in this line-up
  28. ICARE DU LEARD – In good form of late and was third last time out in Class E over this track and trip on 22 December. Can contest the finish again
  29. JUS DE FRUIT – Has not won for some time now but was 6th in a Group 1 Mounted race at this track over 2700m on 15 December. Big chance in this line-up
  30. HELITE ELEVEN – In good form this year and was fourth in a Class D Mounted race at this track over 2200m on 20 December. Has a place chance
  31. IKURO JIEL – Unreliable and was 6th in a Class D harness race at Meslay-du-Maine over 2600m on 19 December. Capable of playing a minor role
  32. HOUARNEAU – Holding from and was third in a Class D Mounted race at this track over 2200m on 20 December. Has a winning chance
    Summary: JUS DE FRUIT (6) tried a Group 1 last time out and was not disgraced when sixth. He should make a bold bid of beating these rivals. ICARE DU LEARD (5) is holding form and should be right there at the finish. INSTINCTIF (4) has yet to win this year but is capable of getting involved with the finish again. JANE AIMEE (2) was disqualified in her last two runs under the saddle but can make the frame if smart.
    SELECTIONS
    JUS DE FRUIT (6) – ICARE DU LEARD (5) – INSTINCTIF (4) – JANE AIMEE (2)
    C4 – PRIX DE CROISSANVILLE – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class A Race – Harness – EUR € 62,000
  33. LORD SUN DRALIAM – Did not show his best when 7th in Class C over this track and trip on 18 December. Barefoot for the first time and has a winning chance
  34. LUTIN DE REUX – Did not show his best when 8th in a GR.3. at this track over 2850m on 1 December. Capable of better and is not out of it
  35. LOUISON – On a long losing run but was not disgraced when 5th in Class A at this track over 2175m on 21 December. Could play a minor role
  36. LUCIFERMORNINGSTAR – Yet to win a race and was 6th in Class A at this track over 2175m on 21 December. Might play a minor role
  37. LE BILLET VERT – Has struck form with two good wins, the latest in Class B over this track and trip on 12 December. Barefoot for the very first time and can complete the hat-trick
  38. LAGNU MAG – Has lost his way with disqualifications of late and faulted last time out at this track on 14 December. Others are much preferred
  39. LIZZANO D’ALOUETTE – Holding form and was fourth in Class A at this track over 2175m on 21 December. Should contest the finish
  40. LEADER D’AIMTE – Holding form and was third in Class A at this track over 2175m on 21 December. Be right there at the finish once again
    Summary: LE BILLET VERT (5) has been winning his races well and is barefoot this time. He can pull off the hat trick. LIZZANO D’ALOUETTE (7) is usually competitive and is not out of it. LORD SUN DRALIAM (1) is barefoot for the very first time and has a winning chance. LEADER D’AIMTE (8) is consistent and should be competitive over this course and distance.
    SELECTIONS
    LE BILLET VERT (5) – LIZZANO D’ALOUETTE (7) – LORD SUN DRALIAM (1) – LEADER D’AIMTE (8)
    C5 – PRIX DOMINIK CORDEAU – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class A Race – Harness – EUR € 71,000
  41. KEEN WINNER – Inconsistent filly, albeit at a higher level, with the form and experience under the conditions (over speed courses) to play a leading role. Didn’t go unnoticed (6th) in a 2700m Group II here on 7 December – chance
  42. JOCONDE SIBEY – Returned to form recently by finishing 2nd in consecutive appearances on this course, the latest (2700m) on 7 December. Candidate for success
  43. DEA SPRINT BAR – Thriving Italian mare at the top of her game after a superb Scandinavian spell – won consecutive recent starts, the latest at Aby over 2140m on 14 December. Worth a mention, even at this level
  44. GLOBAL DUBHE – Unplaced (10th) in a 2700m harness race here on 7 December in his first start in French soil. For another day
  45. KAMEHAMEHA – Inconsistent colt with sufficient means to acquit himself competitively, especially with Björn Goop at the helm. Not hastily condemned for finishing 9th in a 2700m Group II harness race here on 7 December
  46. JABALPUR – Won consecutive 2700m races on this course, the latest on 7 December. The one to beat in his hat-trick bid
  47. KAVIARISSIME – Finished an eye-catching 3rd in a 2700m Group I mounted race on 15 December in his first start under the saddle. Not taken lightly back in the harness code
  48. ELEGANCE KRONOS – Well-performed (Group I placed) Scandinavian filly with sound references/form credentials, including a good 3rd in a 2140m Group I harness race at Eskistuna on 16 November. Respected on her French debut
  49. CORAL COGER – Scandinavian trotter with sound references/form credentials at a high level. Didn’t go unnoticed (7th) in a 1640m harness race at Solvalla when last seen on 30 November – not taken lightly
  50. KELLE BEAUTE – Complicated filly with undeniable means (Group II winner) but is seldom far from a fault. Had legitimate excuses for her latest disqualification here in a 2700m Group II harness race on 7 December
  51. IMMORTAL DOC – Bounced back to form with an encouraging 4th in a 2700m Group II harness race on 7 December. Can get into the picture
  52. JOUR DE FETE – Soundly beaten (11th) in a 2700m harness race on this course on 22 December after a 4-month absence. Versatile trotter but most effective without his irons (unshod) – watch for now
  53. EDGAR SABA – Consistent hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 2nd in a similar course-and-distance event on 14 December. Keep safe
  54. DYLAN DOG FONT – Shown his form and well-being recently with back-to-back recent wins at Milan, the latest over 1600m on 14 December. Worth a mention, even at this level
  55. JAZZMAN (GER) – Well-bred inconsistent colt with a big “engine” and sound references on speed courses but best watched for now after a disappointing (13th) performance on this course over 2700m on 7 Deecember. Dark horse
  56. KOBAYASHI – Ended a long sequence of poor performances with a reassuring 2nd (unshod) on this course over 2850m on 15 December. Races shod this time so is best watched for now
    Summary: JABALPUR (6) has been imperious in winning consecutive starts over 2700m recently and, with solid references over shorter distances, he should continue his momentum. The opposition will likely be led by JOCONDE SIBEY (2), back to his best after a slump, consistent EDGAR SABA (13) and well-performed KEEN WINNER (1). There are several others with legitimate podium aspirations, including CORAL COGER (9) and DYLAN DOG FONT (14), with Eric Raffin at the helm, and DEA SPRINT BAR (3).
    SELECTIONS
    JABALPUR (6) – JOCONDE SIBEY (2) – EDGAR SABA (13) – KEEN WINNER (1)
    C6 – PRIX DE TENCE – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class C Race – Harness – EUR € 53,000
  57. MISS JAJA – Inconsistent but has references in the harness code in this configuration. Disqualified in 2700m mounted race on 21 December – for another day
  58. DADA DEL RONCO – Honest hard-knocker with sound references at this level in this (barefoot)configuration, including a 4th in a 2100m harness race here when last seen on 29 September. Best watched for now
  59. DAYTONA DI CECCO – Versatile trotter with references in both categories – seldom finishes far off the mark but is most effective racing unshod. Finished 5th in a 2700m mounted race at this venue on 21 December, has upset potential
  60. JET SOCIETY – Complicated mare with sound references, though seldom far from a fault. Didn’t go unnoticed when 6th in a course-and-distance harness race on 29 November
  61. JOMA OV – Honest hard-knocker with sound references at this level and in this shoe-fitting, including a creditable 8th in a course-and-distance event on 21 December. Can do better – keep safe
  62. MARY ANN LANE – Scandinavian trotter absent since finishing 6th over 2200m at Hambourg-Bahrenfeld on 3 October. One to note
  63. JET SET – Experienced mare with sound references/form credentials. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for her recent failure in a course-and-distance event on 21 December, especially with Alexandre Abrivard at the helm
  64. JUSTICIA GLAM – Finished an unlucky 5th in the course-and-distance Quinte+ event (benchmark race) on 21 December. Can set the record straight
  65. JAVA D’ANAMA – Bounce back to form with a reassuring 2nd in the benchmark event, a course-and-distance Quinte+ race on 21 December. Candidate for success
  66. JUNKIE (SWE) – Caught the eye with a reassuring last-start 5th at this venue in a 2100m harness race on 25 October. Not taken lightly
  67. DANA EK – Consistent hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 4th on this course in a 2100m harness race on 14 December. Keep safe
  68. DENIA – Delicate mare with undeniable means – won a 2100m harness event here on 14 September. Shouldn’t be hastily condemned for her disqualification in a 2700m mounted race on this course on 4 October
  69. JESTA BUISSONAY – Won back-to-back course-and-distance races under the saddle in November. Not as effective in this code, especially with her irons (shod)
  70. DIVINA TRIO – Consistent performer with sound references, albeit at a lower level. Finished 7th in a 2500m harness race at Aarau on 25 August – best watched for now
  71. JOURNEE REVEE – Last-start winner of a course-and-distance Quinte+ race on 21 December, beating JAVA D’ANAMA (9). Confirmation expected
  72. JOUVENCE DE CAREL – Rejuvenated trotter in good form and physical condition with sound references/form credentials, which include finishing 3rd in consecutive recent outings – the latest over 2100m at this venue on 22 November
    Summary: Many for whom a solid case can be made. JOURNEE REVEE (15), JAVA D’ANAMA (9) and JUSTICIA GLAM (8) renew rivalry after finishing in that order on 21 December, and they’re likely to dominate the leading positions. Both JOUVENCE DE CAREL (16) and JOMA OV (5), however, have legitimate winning ambitions too. JET SET (7), DANA EK (11) and DENIA (12) are others with undeniable podium aspirations. Good race!
    SELECTIONS
    JAVA D’ANAMA (9) – JUSTICIA GLAM (8) – JOURNEE REVEE (15) – JOUVENCE DE CAREL (16)
    C7 – PRIX DE DAMVILLE – 2850m (a2m) – Class B Race – Harness – EUR € 52,000
  73. KEROSEN DU GERS – Disqualified in his last three starts, with the latest being at Garignes on 2 September. Returns from a break but is not out of it if fit
  74. KAVALA DE PADD – Disappointing form of late and was 7th in Class C at this track over 2175m on 21 December. Needs to find a few lengths to win
  75. KISS ME HONEY – Disqualified in her last two starts, with the latest being at this track on 21 December. Hard to trust and others make more appeal
  76. KAMIKAZE DU CAMPUS – Disqualified in his last two starts, with the latest being at this track on 20 December. Has ability and is capable of winning when wise
  77. KING GEORGES – In good form and was fourth in Class C at this track over 2175m on 20 December. Better this distance and should fight out the finish
  78. KAPTAIN DU LIAMONE – Unreliable and was 7th in Class B over this track and trip on 15 December. Capable of an upset when in the right mood
  79. KESITO D’URVILLE – Not disgraced when 5th in a GR.3. over this course and distance on 1 December. Has a winning chance
  80. KASH LADY – Disqualified at this track last time out on 15 December. In good form before that and is not out of it
  81. KEEP YOUR DREAMS – Unreliable this year and was 6th in Class B over this track and trip on 15 December. Can bounce back to score if in the right mood
  82. KYOTO DIGEO – Only modest of late and was 5th in Class B at this track over this track and trip on 15 December. Could play a minor role
  83. KILL JOY LADY – Unreliable of late and was 9th in Class B at this track over 2700m on 9 November. Capable of contesting the finish
  84. KID BELLAY – Only modest of late and was 6th in Class C at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 21 December. Others are preferred
    Summary: KILL JOY LADY (11) shouldn’t be hastily condemned for her recent failure and she is taken to make amends at the expense of KEEP YOUR DREAMS (9), KASH LADY (8) and KING GEORGES (5) who are best equipped to make life difficult for the selection. Consistent KYOTO DIGEO (10) and KAVALA DE PADD (2) appeal most of the remainder.
    SELECTIONS
    KILL JOY LADY (11) – KEEP YOUR DREAMS (9) – KASH LADY (8) – KING GEORGES (5)
    C8 – PRIX DU CROISE-LAROCHE – 2850m (a2m) – Class C Race – Harness – EUR € 63,000
  85. HOLLY D’ECHAL – Complicated mare with sound references but seldom far from a fault these days – disqualified in a 2100m harness race on 20 December. For another day
  86. HERMES D’ECROVILLE – Consistent hard-knocker with both the form and experience under these conditions to play a leading role, especially on the evidence of his last start (3rd) on this course in a 2100m harness race on 20 December
  87. HUNT – Well-performed trotter with 12 wins from 49 starts, albeit at a lower level. Confirmed in this configuration but best watched for now after a recent failure (disqualification) at Le Mans on 16 December – outsider
  88. HURIEL LUDOIS – Versatile trotter with references in both codes – seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day but most effective unshod. Finished 5th in a 2200m mounted race at this venue on 20 December – watch for now
  89. HORS BORD – Runner-up to HURRICANE CARTER (13) in a 2100m harness race at this venue on 2 December. Should play another leading role
  90. GRAND ROI KALOUMA – Won a 2800m harness race at Rambouillet in October but blotted his copybook when missing the start at Chartres on 26 November. Shouldn’t be hastily condemned
  91. HOCKFELER DU MESLE – Last-start winner of a 2750m harness race at Cabourg on 17 December. Should have a say in the outcome with Eric Raffin at the helm
  92. GUMP DU PONCELET – Honest hard-knocker with sound references, though most effective racing unshod. Finished 13th (shod) in a 2700m harness event here on 15 December – best watched for now
  93. HERMES LUDOIS – Runner-up in a 2750m harness race at Cabourg behind HOCKFELER DU MESLE (7) on 17 December. Ought to make his presence felt again
  94. HAIDA SAUTONNE – Honest hard-knocker with the form and experience at this level to acquit herself competitively, especially in this barefoot configuration. Finished a good 5th in a 2100m Quinte+ on this course on 11 December
  95. GOLDEN GRACE – Last-start winner of a 2200m mounted race at this venue on 20 December. Unlikely to repeat the feat back in the harness category
  96. GAGNEUR – Last-start winner of a 2600m harness race at Layon-Parilly on 14 December. Confirmed in this shoe-fitting and likely to give another competitive account of himself
  97. HURRICANE CARTER – Prolific 16-time winner from 28 appearances. Added to his tally with a recent 2100m victory at this venue in this shoe-fitting on 2 December
  98. GERSHWIN DE CHENU – Inconsistent but has sound references at this level, especially in this barefoot configuration. Must reaffirm after a recent failure at Bordeaux on 17 December – for another day
    Summary: Prolific HURRICANE CARTER (13) is hard to oppose after an impressive last start (win) in this shoeing configuration, especially with Eric Raffin at the helm. HOCKFELER DU MESLE (7) leads the opposition in the company of HORS BORD (5), second to the selection last time out, with GRAND ROI KALOUMA (6) and GAGNEUR (12) other contenders for a spot on the podium. HERMES D’ECROVILLE (2) and HAIDA SAUTONNE (10) complete the shortlist.
    SELECTIONS
    HURRICANE CARTER (13) – HOCKFELER DU MESLE (7) – HORS BORD (5) – GRAND ROI KALOUMA (6)
    C9 – PRIX DE BUZANCAIS – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class D Race – Mounted – EUR € 46,000
  99. JIMANY – Soundly beaten in 4 consecutive starts before her latest failure (disqualification) in a 2175m mounted race on this course on 11 December. Others preferred
  100. JUSQUIAME – Complicated mare with sound references – seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification – but is best watched for now after finishing unplaced (7th) here in a 2175m mounted race on 11 December
  101. JEDEO DES VAUX – Delicate trotter, seldom far from a fault – disqualified in 4 of his last 5 starts, including consecutive recent outings – the latest on this course in a 2175m mounted race on 11 December. Best watched for now
  102. JASMIN DANOVER – Versatile trotter with references in both trotting codes – seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Disqualified in a 2175m mounted race on this course (resuming after a 7-month absence) on 11 December
  103. JOBOURG MESLOIS – Inconsistent but has references in this configuration under the saddle. Unplaced (8th) on this course in a 2700m mounted race on 22 December – for another day
  104. JOMIZIO – Consistent for the most part but is a tricky customer – disqualified in 2 of his last 4 starts, the latest on this course in a 2175m mounted race on 11 December. Shouldn’t be hastily condemned
  105. JAFF DE MESLAY – Honest hard-knocker who seldom finishes far off the mark but has no more than a place chance here after finishing 6th on this course in a 2175m mounted race on 11 December
  106. JASMINE DE FORGAN – Complicated mare with sound references but seldom far from a fault, though usually acquits herself well when remaining wise. Shouldn’t be hastily condemned for finishing 10th at Le Mans on 16 December
  107. JIMINY CRICKET – Didn’t go unnoticed (7th) in his first start under the saddle over 2950m at Le Mans on 16 December. Open to improvement
  108. JUSTE SNOB – Delicate but well-performed trotter in the harness code, especially in this shoeing configuration (3 wins in this fitting). Disqualified in a course-and-distance harness race on 15 December but could redeem himself in his first start under the saddle
  109. JOYAU DE JANZE – Runner-up in a 2200m mounted race at this venue on 28 November in this shoeing configuration. Will play a leading role here with a repeat of that performance
  110. JERIKA DE KERYANN – Consistent hard-knocker with the form and experience in this category to play a leading role. Finished 9th in a 2700m mounted race on this course on 21 December but she ought to far better in this grade/field
    Summary: Enigmatic JUSTE SNOB (10) didn’t go unnoticed last time, despite his disqualification in a harness race here last month, and it could pay to take a chance on him making a winning mounted race debut. Hard-knocker JOYAU DE JANZE (11) boasts the form and experience in this category to expose any chinks in that rival’s armour. JERIKA DE KERYANN (12), ideally engaged, and JIMINY CRICKET (9), whose debut under the saddle was encouraging, aren’t taken lightly and should acquit themselves competitively, along with Damien Bonne’s new recruit JOMIZIO (6).
    SELECTIONS
    JUSTE SNOB (10) – JOYAU DE JANZE (11) – JERIKA DE KERYANN (12) – JIMINY CRICKET (9)
    R2 CAGNES-SUR-MER [L-H]

C1 – PRIX MICHEL LINARES – 4200m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Steeple Chase – EUR € 37,000

  1. NORMANDE – Two 3rd placed runs recently, the latter over 4000m in a Class 4 hurdle on December 4th. She won over fences in September at Strasbourg. Can be involved
  2. HELLENA – 4th on her latest start over 4000m in a Class 4 hurdle at this track on December 24th. She has placed form over fences but others make more appeal
  3. KAPTEEN – Unplaced on his last start, 2nd before that over 3600m in a claiming hurdle at Auteuil on November 6th. Consider
  4. PRINCE CHOP – Won well over 3500m in a Class 4 hurdle at this track on December 4th when last seen. He is a course winner over fences and should be too good for his rivals
  5. JOHNNYSAID – 5th on his latest start over 4000m in a Class 4 hurdle at this track, he won over hurdles at Nancy in October. Makes his chase debut and warrants respect
    Summary: PRINCE CHOP (4) won by two lengths on his latest start at this track in early December on his return from a seven-month absence. He was a previous winner over fences at this track in a Class 1 race in December 2022 and should be too smart for his rivals. JOHNNYSAID (5) is trying fences for the first time and could be the one that gives the selection the most to do. NORMANDE (1) looks best of the remainder.
    SELECTIONS
    PRINCE CHOP (4) – JOHNNYSAID (5) – NORMANDE (1) – KAPTEEN (3)
    C2 – PRIX STODOUN – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Hurdles – EUR € 40,000
  6. CARGO DE NUIT – Placed on his last two runs, the latter over 3400m at this track in a handicap hurdle on December 24th. Ought to be thereabouts
  7. ERABLE – 5th on the last run, 4th before that over 3300m in a Class 3 hurdle on December 24th. Others rate higher
  8. CITY OF GOLD – Ran well when 2nd at this track over 3300m in a Class 3 hurdle on December 12th. Looks ready to win
  9. PORZMAN – Unplaced on his last run, 4th before that over 3400m at this track in a Class 4 hurdle on December 4th. Unlikely to be a threat
  10. VITUS BERING – Fair 2nd at this track over 3300m in a Class 4 hurdle on December 9th on his latest start. Can be on the premises
  11. KENZO DU LUY – 5th on his hurdling debut over 3400m at this track on December 4th and a win before that on the flat over 2600m in late October at Angouleme. Best watched for now
  12. NOUS – Unplaced last time at this track over 3300m in a Class 4 hurdle when he failed to finish on December 9th. Has shown ability and can make the frame
    Summary: CITY OF GOLD (3) has run well on both of his starts at this track over hurdles. His latest effort was in mid-December over 3300m when he was second. He can edge this over VITUS BERING (5) who was also second on his latest start at this track over hurdles in December. CARGO DE NUIT (1) failed to finish on his latest run at this track but he has shown ability and is worth considering for a place. NOUS (7) is also worth mentioning.
    SELECTIONS
    CITY OF GOLD (3) – VITUS BERING (5) – CARGO DE NUIT (1) – NOUS (7)
    C3 – PRIX DES ILES D’OR – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Claiming – Steeple Chase – EUR € 20,000
  13. JAIPALETEMPS – Won a claiming chase at this track over 3800m on December 16th on his last outing. Expected to follow up
  14. BOB MORANE – Two recent unplaced efforts, 3rd before that over 4000m in a handicap hurdle on December 2nd. Placed on his only try over fences before. In the mix
  15. BONHEUR DU SUD – He has several unplaced runs of late over hurdles and fences, the latter over 3800m in a handicap hurdle at Angers on November 25th. Out of form and best avoided
  16. YOU FOR ME – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 4100m at Angers on November 24th in a claiming hurdle. Merits consideration
  17. MAGNETO – Three unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 4000m in a Grade 1 hurdle at Pise (ITA) on February 11th. Needs to be more reliable
  18. JOLIFOU DE GUYE – Credible 3rd behind JAIPALETEMPS (1) over 3800m at this track on December 16th when last racing. Can be competitive
  19. FOU DU BRESIL – He has been placed on his last three outings, the latter when 4th over 3800m in a claiming chase at Nimes on November 17th. Others make more appeal
  20. JOLY DE CIERGUES – Seems to be out of form. She was well beaten in a claiming chase over 3800m at this track on December 16th on her latest start. Look for an alternative
  21. GREAT PARADE – Fair 5th at this track in a claiming chase on December 16th behind JAIPALETEMPS (1) on his latest run. Capable of being involved
  22. PRINCE D’ORAGE – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 4000m in a claiming hurdle at this track on December 6th. Place chance
  23. AIMANT – He has three unplaced runs since a 2nd over 3800m at Angouleme in a claiming chase on October 20th. Hard to recommend
    Summary: JAIPALETEMPS (1) only won narrowly on his latest outing at this track in a claiming chase on December 16th and is expected to follow up on that success. Back in third that day was JOLIFOU DE GUYE (6) who has a few lengths to find but will be 2kg better off at the weights this time. GREAT PARADE (9) was fifth in the same race and is one for the each-way backers to look at. PRINCE D’ORAGE (10) heads the rest.
    SELECTIONS
    JAIPALETEMPS (1) – JOLIFOU DE GUYE (6) – GREAT PARADE (9) – PRINCE D’ORAGE (10)
    C4 – PRIX DE L’ARTOIS – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Hurdles – EUR € 37,000
  24. KAWARETH – Ran well to be 2nd over 3400m at this track in a Class 3 hurdle on her latest run on December 6th. She won before that on November 20th at this track over hurdles. Player
  25. BLEKOLINA – She has been 5th on her last three runs, the most recent over 4200m at this track on December 9th in a handicap hurdle. Capable of making the top three
  26. FRAGMENTS OF TIME – Decent 4th in a Class 1 hurdle at this track over 4000m on December 16th on her last start. Has plenty of experience and will be hard to beat
  27. LILLA – Credible 2nd over 3800m in a claiming chase at this track on December 16th on the most recent outing. This is a stronger race and others make more appeal
  28. ZOYA – Nice 4th over 3400m in a Class 3 hurdle at this track on December 12th on her latest outing. One to pay attention too
  29. BELABRA – Two recent 4th placed efforts, the latter over 3800m in a handicap over fences at this track on December 12th. She has still to get off the mark and others look better options
  30. KARA DE MEE – Two unplaced efforts of late, 3rd before that over 3500m in a Class 3 chase at Meslay-Du-Maine on November 17th. Might find a few of these too smart
    Summary: FRAGMENTS OF TIME (3) has plenty of experience over hurdles and fences and was a pleasing fourth in a much better race than this on her latest run in mid-December. She will prove hard to beat. KAWARETH (1) looks promising over hurdles but does lack the experience of the main selection. She does however look like the main danger. ZOYA (5) has shown promise over hurdles and could be the each- way must. BLEKOLINA (2) makes up the shortlist.
    SELECTIONS
    FRAGMENTS OF TIME (3) – KAWARETH (1) – ZOYA (5) – BLEKOLINA (2)
    C5 – PRIX DE VILLENEUVE LOUBET – 3400m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Claiming – Hurdles – EUR € 20,000
  31. MARIE KATARINA – Consistent so far and was fourth in a Conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 6 December. Drops to a claimer and should fight out the finish
  32. MISSBASILE – Showed vast improvement when third in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3300m on 12 December. Has a winning chance
  33. LIGHT OF STAR – Disappointing form of late and was 7th in a Conditions chase at this course over 3700m on 12 December. Can surprise back in a hurdle race
  34. LA LOUISIANE – Yet to win a race but has been consistent at this level and was third over this track and trip on 24 December. Can contest the finish
  35. LADY CIERGUES – Has not shown much in her three starts, including when 8th last time out in a Claiming hurdle at Fontainebleau over 3550m on 10 December. Others are much preferred
  36. LYS D’OR – Has won at this level but was only 5th in a course and distance claiming hurdle on 24 December. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
  37. ARISTOCRATIE – Has struggled in both starts, including when 11th in a claiming hurdle over this track and trip on 24 December. Others make more appeal
  38. MICCOSUKEE – Only modest form shown so far and was 7th in a claiming hurdle over this course and distance on 24 December. More is needed to win this race
  39. LISZTOMANIA – Has lost her way of late and was unplaced last time out in a claiming hurdle over this track and trip on 24 December. Needs major improvement to win
  40. SPRING WAY – Yet to win a race but has improved of late and was fourth in a handicap hurdle over this course and distance on 24 December. Can contest the finish
  41. KISSY – Has won in this division and was fourth last time out in claiming hurdle over this track and trip on 9 December. Not out of it
    Summary: SPRING WAY (10) has improved of late and ran well over this track and trip last month. She can get a deserved first win. MISSBASILE (2) showed good improvement last time out and can win with more to offer likely. LA LOUISIANE (4) is consistent and can get into the thick of things yet again. MARIE KATARINA (1) drops in division and also has a winning chance.
    SELECTIONS
    SPRING WAY (10) – MISSBASILE (2) – LA LOUISIANE (4) – MARIE KATARINA (1)
    C6 – PRIX DE L’AUVERGNE – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Claiming – Steeple Chase – EUR € 20,000
  42. KAMARAD DE SIVOLA – Disappointing recent form and was 7th in a handicap hurdle over 3500m on 16 December. Has done better in claimers and has a place chance
  43. KILOMETRE ZERO – Did not show his best when 8th in a Conditions chase over this track and trip on 24 December. Consistent in this division and can score again
  44. NIKA NOWER – Has yet to show much and dislodged his rider in a chase claimer last time out over this course and distance on 9 December. Others are much preferred
  45. KATHLEEN – Holding her form and was runner-up last time out in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3500m on 24 December. Be right there at the finish
  46. SLINKY MALINKI – Did not show her best when 7th in a Conditions chase over this course and distance on 24 December. Did better before that and is not out of it
  47. I WALK THE LINE – Disappointing form this year and was 9th in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3500m on 16 December. Could play a minor role back over fences
  48. LIVERPOOL PARK – Yet to win a race and was 8th in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3500m on 16 December. Could surprise dropped in division
  49. CYANE – Only modest of late and was 5th in claiming hurdles at this track over 3400m on 9 December. Others are preferred
  50. KA FEE INN – Has not won for some time now and was 8th last time out in a handicap hurdle at this track over 3500m on 16 December. Better over the larger obstacles and has a winning chance
    Summary: KILOMETRE ZERO (2) has already won twice at this course in claimers and can bounce back to score after a modest last effort. KA FEE INN (9) is better chasing so the last run is best ignored but she is on a long losing streak. KATHLEEN (4) is usually competitive and would not be a surprise winner. SLINKY MALINKI (5) is better than her last run would suggest and she has a winning chance in this line-up.
    SELECTIONS
    KILOMETRE ZERO (2) – KA FEE INN (9) – KATHLEEN (4) – SLINKY MALINKI (5)
    C7 – PRIX DE LA BRETAGNE – 3300m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Hurdles – EUR € 35,000
  51. LA CLOCHARDE – Very consistent and was third last time out in a Conditions hurdle over this track and trip on 4 December. Big chance
  52. LOUDAYA – Not disgraced when fourth on her debut in a Conditions hurdle over this course and distance on 4 December. Be right there at the finish
  53. LOGUIVY DE LA MER – Showed improvement in her second start when fourth in a Conditions race over this course and distance on 12 December. Has a winning chance
  54. EXOCET FORLONGE – Showed some improvement when third in a Conditions hurdle at Moulins over 3500m on 14 December. Has a place chance
  55. BRISE D’ETEL – Finished unplaced on debut in a Conditions hurdle at this track over 3400m on 6 December. Capable of improvement but others are preferred
  56. MISS RAFALE – Has lost her way falling twice in a row, with the latest being over this course and distance on 16 December. Can surprise if finding her debut performance
  57. CATELLE ROSE – Has not shown much so far and was a faller last time out in claiming hurdle at this track over 3400m on 24 December. Others make more appeal
  58. ROCK GINA – Has struggled in both her starts and was unplaced last time out in a Conditions hurdle at Nancy over 3400m on 17 November. Others are much preferred
  59. POCKET DREAM – A three-year-old filly by Dream Ahead out of Bird Cage who is making her debut. Watch the betting
  60. LARWA – A three-year-old filly by Order of St George out of Ou Rose who is making her debut. Watch the betting
  61. HEAREN – Has won twice on the flat and was runner-up last time out in a claimer at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m on 9 December. Be right there at the finish
    Summary: LA CLOCHARDE (1) has been very consistent and appears to set the standard in this lucky last race. LOUDAYA (2) showed promise on debut and should be a serious threat with improvement likely. HEAREN (11) has won a couple of times on the flat and deserves the utmost respect on jumps debut. LOGUIVY DE LA MER (3) showed improvement last month and is another to consider.
    SELECTIONS – LA CLOCHARDE (1) – LOUDAYA (2) – HEAREN (11) – LOGUIVY DE LA MER (3

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