French Selections Wednesday 14th

R1 REIMS [R-H]

C1 – GRAND NATIONAL DU TROT – 2550m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 90,000

KOTKIE – Finished 4th in a Class A at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2,925m on 22 August. Is confirmed at this level but others still preferred
KOUREAS D’ELA – Made it four on the trot when victorious in a Class D at Laval over 2,850m on 24 September. Is one of the toughest, most versatile horses here, and is easy to like for the win
IF I TELL YOU – Finished 3rd in a Class C at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,700m on 30 September, but is out of his depth this time
LORD DELO – Pulled-up in GNT Gr.3 at Argentan on 23 September. Is still in conditioning-mode and best to hold off
JENTIL DIESCHOOT – Reassuring third in a Group III at Argentan over 2,875m on 23 September. Has form in the GNT and with Eric Raffin reining, is unlikely to be far off the mark
KELLE BEAUTE – Finished 3rd in a Class B at Vincennes over 2,700m on 2 October. Seldom disappoints with her driver and will justifiably generate interest
HECTOR DE BASSIERE – Finished 3rd, at 48-1, in a Group III at Craon over 2,775m on 7 September. Is clearly better on turf and is unlikely to create an upset
HEUREUX DE FLEUR – Unplaced in a Class C at Vincennes over 2,700m on 17 September, a month after imposing at Laval. Gave a fine account in the Saint-Malo leg and from the front row can pick up a cheque
JACOMO BELLO – Finished 5th in a Class C at Vincennes over 2,700m on 5 September. Has not raced right-handed since October 2024 but is ideally-engaged here and ought to be taken seriously
KATCHI QUICK – Won 4 of 5 prior to finishing 8th in a Class C at Les Sables D’Olonne over 2,000m on 28 August. Can be brought back into the fold though and can make the frame this time
JANGO VICI – Ran 7th in a Group III at Feurs over 2,850m on 16 September, 3.5 weeks after running 3rd in a Class A on turf. Is less competitively-shod this time and cannot be considered a player
INDUS VAL – Was by no means disgraced on re-entry when unplaced in a Group III at Argentan over 2,875m on 23 September. Will have progressed for the run but the handicap will do him no favours
IALTO D’HERTALS – Ran 6th in a Group III at Argentan over 2,875m on 23 September. Is better than the result would suggest but is his trainer’s 3rd string here and looks a minor place prospect at best
HORATIUS D’ELA – Finished 13th in a Group III at Laval over 2,850m on 30 September. Is fitted with pads this time and can be passed over
JUST DE L’OISON – Won a Gr.3 on turf before repeating in the GNT Group III at Argentan over 2,875m on 23 September. Has taken his game to another level this year and looks capable of toppling KOUREAS D’ELA (2)
JINGLE DU PONT – Second in Group I Grand Prix de Wallonie Belgique at Mons over 2,840m on 19 September. Is only here for a change of scenery and is not a concern
Summary: Increasingly impressive, KOUREAS D’ELA (2) looks to be on the verge of a big winter campaign. She has beaten some good horses recently and can make the running, a tactic that often pays dividends at Reims. Proven right-handed, she is capable of ending the winning streak of JUST DE L’OISON (15) who comes here on a five-timer. KATCHI QUICK (10) benefits from an excellent entry and can start to put things right. JENTIL DIESCHOOT (5), showing improvement and effective on this type of track, and JACOMO BELLO (9), who caught the eye on his comeback, look competitive for the minor honours.
SELECTIONS
KOUREAS D’ELA (2) – JUST DE L’OISON (15) – KATCHI QUICK (10) – JENTIL DIESCHOOT (5)
C2 – GRAND NATIONAL DES AMATEURS PRIX DE L’UNAT – 2550m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 8,000
KILLY D’AVENIR – Quality element returning to the harness code after running 3rd in a monte Class G at Cholet 2.5 weeks ago. Imposed at Graignes on amateur debut and is very hard to ignore from the front row
KOKA RIGHT – Made it 2 for 3 when successful in a Class H Amateurs’ race at Evreux over 2,725m on 27 September. Takes a step up in category but starts in front and even though sporting pads can play a part
ITON DES LANDES – Ran 6th in a Class G Amateurs’ race at Le Touquet over 2,600m on 20 September. Has previously imposed at this level but is not the most generous and others easier to back
KALINE D’ERPION – Unplaced in a Class G Amateurs’ race at Le Touquet over 2,600m on 20 September. Has yet to make her mark in this category and is unlikely to this time either
JACK SPARROW GEPE – Unplaced in a Class F at Cholet over 2,800m on 27 September. Out of the picture in last 5 starts and can be confidently disregarded
KIMMAJO – Finished 12th in a Class E at Vincennes over 2,700m on 2 October. Has otherwise been in flying form, has nothing to prove at this level, and even from the second line can play a leading role
INKERMAN DE PLAY – Finished 8th in a Class F Amateurs’ race at Vincennes over 2,850m on 6 October. Finds himself in more suitable company this time and looks a respectable first-five prospect
GIORGIO DU VIVIER – Returns to France, and the amateur category, after winning over 2840m in Mons 3.5 weeks ago. Takes on some better horses on this occasion but should nevertheless hold his own
HAOUSSA DE VENNES – Disqualified from 3rd in an amateur Class G over course and distance a month back. Is in shape though and can get in on the action if Jean-Maxime Lesne keeps him trotting
JUSTESS VIKING – Fifth in a Class E at Laon over 2,850m on 11 October. Has hardly put a foot out of line in either code recently and must be taken seriously
KASH DE TILLARD – Reassuring second in a Class H at Blain over 3,200m on 20 September. Starts for just the second time in the category and looks a more serious proposition than he did at Angers last month. Claim
Summary: In decent shape and nicely-entered here, KASH DE TILLARD (11) makes just his second start in the amateur division but can nevertheless open his autumn account. Aurore Renaudin-Lelarge will still need to watch out for Nicolas Delamarre’s two runners, KIMMAJO (6), consistent for the most part and reconfigured for the occasion, and KILLY D’AVENIR (1), who was most impressive on his amateur debut in June. JUSTESS VIKING (10) races shod but she is plainly in shape and last month’s amateur run bodes well for her chances.
SELECTIONS
KASH DE TILLARD (11) – KIMMAJO (6) – KILLY D’AVENIR (1) – JUSTESS VIKING (10)
C3 – PRIX OSCAR COLLARD – 2550m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 30,000
NARCOS SANTIGNY – Disqualified in all four start to date and can expect to have few, if any, takers
NIKITA DE MONCHEL – Second in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 16 September. Is taking too big a hike in category though and will struggle to make her presence felt
NOTRE SAXO D’AURE – Finished 5th in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 28 September, his first start since May, and will still be race-rusty
NOURKIS – Disqualified on re-entry in a Class B at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,800m on 30 September. Is not without merit but first needs to reaffirm
NANS DE FLEUR – Returned to winning ways on re-entry, securing a Class D over course and distance on 13 September. Is unbeaten in 2 starts here, but may have to settle for minor honours this time
NORD CALITY – Finished 5th, on comeback, in a Class B at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,800m on 30 September. Runner-up in 2 of 3 starts here and is unlikely to be far from the action
NIRVAGO DE LA COUR – Fourth in a Class C at Vincennes over 2,850m on 31 August. Returns to racing with four pads fitted but nevertheless faces a stiff test
NINA HAGEN D’OR – Fifth in a Class B at Argentan over 2,875m on 23 September. Should take well to Reims conditions and will be no pushover if Eric Raffin manages to keep her mind on the game
NACOMA RUN – Won a Class B at Argentan over 2,875m on 23 September, her best performance to date, and with form maintained can give this a good go from the front row
NO LIMIT DELO – Disqualified in last two, the latest a Class B at Rambouillet over 2,800m on 20 September. Has been freshly re-shod but is still not a priority
NELSON THORIS – Disqualified in a Class B at Argentan over 2,875m on 23 September. Is no slouch when focused but has little going for him here and others preferred
NUAGE DE BEAUCAMPS – Finished 7th, on comeback, in a Class B at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,800m on 30 September. Is competitively-shod for the first time but is still not easy to recommend
NONONINO – Second in a Class B at Argentan over 2,875m on 23 September. Is clearly close to his race and unlikely to disappoint
NET MONEY – Finished 11th in Group I Criterium des 3 Ans at Vincennes over 2,700m on 12 September. Takes a notable drop in class and looks capable of contesting the finish this time
NYASSA DAXEL – Unplaced in Group I Criterium des 3 Ans at Vincennes over 2,700m on 12 September. Has nothing to prove at this level and even from the back row can impose
NOELA JOSSELYN – Disqualified in Group I Criterium des 3 Ans at Vincennes over 2,700m on 12 September. Returns to racing shod and will have other priorities
Summary: Neither NYASSA DAXEL (15) nor NET MONEY (14) made any impact in the Gr.1 Critérium des 3 Ans but now have a significantly better opportunity to make their mark, even though the former will be racing shod. NACOMA RUN (9), an impressive winner at Argentan from the rejuvenated NONONINO (13), and NORD CALITY (6), who will have come on for his return run, are their closest contenders.
SELECTIONS
NYASSA DAXEL (15) – NET MONEY (14) – NACOMA RUN (9) – NONONINO (13)
C4 – PRIX DU CHAMPAGNE CASTELNAU – 2500m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 23,000
JUSTAUCORPS – Finished 7th in a Class E Apprentices’ race at Villedieu Les Poeles over 2,825m on 13 September, having run 3rd at Les Sables-d’Olonne 3 weeks earlier, and is worth keeping an eye on
KRACOTTE VERGNIER – Lost her action early in a Class E at Enghien over 2,150m on 8 October but nevertheless showed her form. Has 3 runs under her belt and from the 2 slot is thoroughly capable of imposing
ISMIR DE L’ORMERIE – Starts for the first time since being disqualified in a Brehal Class E on 27 July. Would be preferred barefoot but is well-placed behind the car and cannot be discounted
KARTER LEWIS – Fifth in a Class F at Le Touquet over 2,600m on 20 September, making up for Vincennes blip. Has been allocated an excellent draw and Paul Verva will be keen to make hay
JOURNAIO DU ROI – Finished 8th in a Class F Apprentices’ race at Amiens over 2,400m on 3 October. Has done nothing of note since winning on turf in June and is unlikely to create an upset
JOYAU DARLING – Ran reassuring second in a Class E at Le Croise-laroche on 28 September. Is seldom seen in the winners’ enclosure but a similar performance could be just the ticket
JOLIE CADENCE – Victorious in a Class F at Amiens over 2,900m on 5 September. Has never excelled at Reims but has not put a foot wrong lately and must be taken seriously
KREIZ DE PRAT GUEN – Failed to secure the hat-trick when unplaced in a Class F at Le Touquet over 2,600m on 20 September. Will be shod as he was when 2nd at Divonne in August and will generate interest
JESSY D’ARCY – Unplaced in a Class C at Vichy over 2,950m on 12 September and looks set to continue her modest ways
KISS ME DUTOLLEM – Ran 7th in a Class E at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,825m on 28 September. Is no champion but regularly gives her best and will have her supporters
KELSAM DU RUISSEAU – Victorious in a Class E at Cavaillon over 2,525m on 18 September. Is plainly at the top of his game and could well repeat if his driver successfully negotiates the start
IVY METAL – Disqualified in last three starts, the latest a Class F at Vire over 2,800m on 31 August, and is unlikely to trouble the judge
IROKO DU NORD – Fifth in a Class F Apprentices’ race at Amiens over 2,400m on 3 October. Takes on a considerably tougher lot this time and is not about to spice things up
IDEAL D’AUCHY – Second in a Class F Apprentices’ race at Arras over 2,900m on 4 October. Has no particular liking for Reims though and can be passed over
Summary: KRACOTTE VERGNIER (2), who should be fully-fit by now, and JOYAU DARLING (6), who looks to be close to her race, are preferred to KELSAM DU RUISSEAU (11), who has done nothing but improve, and recent Amiens winner JOLIE CADENCE (7) who has pulled a tough number.
SELECTIONS
KRACOTTE VERGNIER (2) – JOYAU DARLING (6) – KELSAM DU RUISSEAU (11) – JOLIE CADENCE (7)
C5 – PRIX GILBERT CORNET – 2500m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 27,000
LUCKY BOY VERTRAC – Finished 5th, on comeback, at Mons over 2,300m on 29 September. Will have improved for the run and, entrusted to Eric Raffin for the first time, could well win this
LEAD ME ON – Disqualified in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 5 October. Lost his way after scoring a double in July and has shown no sign of an imminent return to form
LITTLE DRAGON – Successful in a Class E at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,700m on 30 September, just his second harness victory. Has yet to win at Reims but from the 3 slot can play a leading role
LA BOISBONNIERE – Disqualified in last two starts, the latest a Class E at La Capelle over 2,750m on 8 October. Is hard to knock when focused though and will not be friendless
LUXURY DU DOUAROU – Unplaced in a Class D at Laval over 2,850m on 3 October, having imposed at Vire just a month earlier. Trainer back in the bike and will be keen to put things right
LEGENDE DE NILREM – Finished 3rd in a Class B at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,800m on 28 September. Has a lot going for her here and drops in category with every chance of winning her first of the year
LOU PRESTANCE – Unplaced, when preparing for this, in a Class B at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,800m on 28 September. Has been fitted with 4 pads this time and despite the draw must be respected
LOOK D’ALB – Won a Class F Apprentices’ race at Nimes over 2,775m on 26 September. Is less fond of a hard surface though and is unlikely to shake things up
LITTLE ROAD – Finished 6th in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 11 August. Is quite clearly better than that and, if sufficiently-fit, is unlikely to return home empty-handed
Summary: LEGENDE DE NILREM (6), whose trainer could not have wished for a better entry, and LUCKY BOY VERTRAC (1), shod to preference and entrusted to Eric Raffin, look the main protagonists, but they can nonetheless expect resistance from recent winner LITTLE DRAGON (3), and LOU PRESTANCE (7), sporting four pads for the first time.
SELECTIONS
LEGENDE DE NILREM (6) – LUCKY BOY VERTRAC (1) – LITTLE DRAGON (3) – LOU PRESTANCE (7)
C6 – GRAND NATIONAL DES JOCKEYS – 2550m (a1m1/2) – – Mounted – EUR € 30,000
KROSKOF DE GUEZ – Made up for a pair of eliminations when dominating a Class G at Cholet over 2,800m on 27 September and, with application, can double up
HOLLYWOOD TRICK – Debuts in France, and in the discipline, after running 4th under harness over 2140m, on comeback, at Jagersro three weeks ago. Will be partnered by Pierre-Yves Verva for the occasion but others still preferred
VILLENEUF – Comes to France after scoring two in a row under harness in Hamburg. Was disqualified in both previous monte starts but will be partnered by Eric Raffin for his 100th career start and would it not be a fairytale pilgrimage were they to win this
JOIE DE VIVRE – Fifth in a Class G at Cholet over 2,800m on 27 September. Has been reconfigured for the occasion but is still not a concern
KASTELBRAC – Has won two of last three, most recently an Abbeville Class H 2.5 weeks ago. Takes on a superior lot here and, furthermore, would have better prospects on turf
BOTTNAS JUSTIN – Confirmed Hyeres performance when runner-up in a Class E at Angouleme over 2,750m on 4 October. Starts in front and should be good enough to pick up minor honours
JAGUAR PIYA – Unplaced in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 16 September. Has had the benefit of 3 runs, is in race-mode this time, and is unlikely to be far off the mark
JUPITER PLANCHETTE – Oddly out of sorts when 10th in a Class E Apprentices’ race at Cabourg over 2,750m on 3 October. Has been entrusted to Benjamin Rochard this time and will be no soft touch
JAZERANE – Finished 4th, when preparing for this, in a harness Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 3 October. Has shown serious aptitude for the discipline and even from the second row should logically take all the beating
Summary: Undefeated in two starts under the saddle, JAZERANE (9) will be entrusted to Paul Ploquin this time and can continue her perfect run. KROSKOF DE GUEZ (1) should be able to give her a run for her money though if Alexandre Abrivard keeps him trotting. JUPITER PLANCHETTE (8) is not the easiest to use either but on good behaviour can finish close. JAGUAR PIYA (7) is barefoot following a much-needed freshener and looks competitive for a place on the podium.
SELECTIONS
JAZERANE (9) – KROSKOF DE GUEZ (1) – JUPITER PLANCHETTE (8) – JAGUAR PIYA (7)
C7 – PRIX PMU LE BON ACCUEUIL-TINQUEUX – 2550m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 23,000
MAYAKOBA – Finished 4th in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 3 October. Has been acquitting herself well of late, but is being aimed a bit too high this time
MORGANE DE HOERDT – Finished 10th, on return from a spell, in a Class E at Enghien over 2,875m on 28 September. Will have progressed for the race but is still not a player
MIRABILIS VRIE – Finished 8th in a Class D at Vincennes over 2,700m on 15 September. Can be brought back into the fold though and should prove competitive when push comes to shove. Chance
MEC D’ERLANGER – Should not be too hastily-judged for running 6th in a Class E at Vire over 2,800m on 31 August. Has had time to get his house in order and will be expected to finish in the mix
MANGUE – Starts for the first time since finishing runner-up in a Class E at Enghien over 2,875m on 25 June and poses no danger
MAGNUS DE FLEUR – Disqualified in a Class E at Le Mont St Michel over 2,675m on 30 June. Has not been seen since but is clearly in race-mode and can make his Reims debut a triumphant one
MERGINIO – Fifth in a Class B over course and distance on 13 September, 2.5 weeks after having imposed at Strasbourg. Is not about to set off any fireworks but can still pick up a cheque
MAFIA RINGEAT – Surprise third in a Class E at Enghien over 2,875m on 28 September. Confirmation, however, seems most unlikely
MEDELLIN ELLIS – Unluckily unplaced on comeback in a Class D at Vincennes over 2,700m on 15 September, having gone into his layup on a high note. Is unlikely to get his head ion front but, with more luck in running, can make first five
MILKSHAKE – Fourth in a Class E at Le Mont St Michel over 2,675m on 30 June. Is no slouch on a good day but has not raced since and with shoes fitted will have nothing to offer
MONSIEUR WILLIAM – Finished 7th in a Class D at Vincennes over 2,700m on 15 September. Has otherwise been excelling since early-summer and in the hands of Benjamin Rochard will be no soft touch
MILORD DU LORAULT – Unplaced in a Class D at Vincennes over 2,700m on 15 September, a month after having won a Cabourg Class E. Came 4th on sole Reims run and has the wherewithal to finish close in a race of this nature
Summary: Although unraced since June, MAGNUS DE FLEUR (6) goes barefoot with Yoann Lebourgeois reining and can get straight down to business. He will be opposed though by MIRABILIS VRIE (3), whose latest effort was better than it looks, MILORD DU LORAULT (12), confirmed here and nicely-engaged, and MONSIEUR WILLIAM (11), entrusted to Benjamin Rochard.
SELECTIONS
MAGNUS DE FLEUR (6) – MIRABILIS VRIE (3) – MILORD DU LORAULT (12) – MONSIEUR WILLIAM (11)
C8 – PRIX DES NOUVEAUX PARTENAIRES PMU – 2550m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Harness – EUR € 30,000
KONDOR – Has not been seen out since finishing 12th in a Class F at Craon over 2,775m on 6 July and is going to need the run
KAPITANO DE LOU – Just missed out on the four-timer when second in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 28 September. Is unbeaten in 2 starts under these conditions and is easy to like for a third
KANSAS QUESNOT – Oddly lacklustre 10th in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 7 October. Has otherwise been in excellent form and can finish close
IMAKER – Finished 4th at La Capelle over 2,750m on 21 September. Seldom disappoints when focused, is confirmed here and, although not a priority, is still worth monitoring
JOUEUSE DU MIREL – Surprise winner of a Class E at Amiens over 2,900m on 3 October. Takes on a better bunch here, though, and is unlikely to confirm
KANCALAIS – Reassuring runner-up in a Class F at Cholet over 2,800m on 27 September, following a below-par effort at Bernay the previous month, and will be no easy touch if he takes to the new profile
KISS ME SIMON – Finished 5th in a monte Class E at Enghien over 2,250m on 13 August. Comes here fresh, patently in race-mode, and has a reasonable chance of making first five
HORACIO DE CERISY – Finished 12th in a Class C at Vincennes over 2,850m on 9 October. Has done little of note for some time and can be confidently passed over
INSIDE MAN – Finished 5th in a Class E Apprentices’ race at Amiens over 2,400m on 19 September. A repeat, however, seems most improbable
IRIS DU LIVIER – Finished 6th in a Class E at Vincennes over 2,700m on 4 September. Will appreciate the less-exalted opposition and has a reasonable chance of picking up minor honours
JEUNE AMI – Placed in two before being disqualified in an Abbeville Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Is reunited with Jean-François Senet though and should not be ruled out
JOURUNTOME – Second in a Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2,150m on 19 August. Is new to racing clockwise, but is plainly in rude health, and with application can contest a place in the picture
IDEAL MOSSA – Ran 6th in a monte Class D at Vincennes over 2,175m on 27 September. Ran 3rd last time here but is not an obvious choice on this occasion
JOKER D’OCCAGNES – Ran 6th in a Class E Apprentices’ race at Amiens over 2,400m on 19 September. Enjoys a superb entry but chances still appear limited
Summary: KAPITANO DE LOU (2), in terrific form and reunited with Paul Ploquin with whom he won at Les Sables-d’Olonne early last month, KANCALAIS (6), who has been knocking at the door, KANSAS QUESNOT (3), re-shod following his Enghien prep, and JOURUNTOME (12), provided he behaves, are all capable of fighting out the finish.
SELECTIONS
KAPITANO DE LOU (2) – KANCALAIS (6) – KANSAS QUESNOT (3) – JOURUNTOME (12)
R2 NANTES [L-H]

C1 – PRIX DES CONSCRITS – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – – Hurdles – EUR € 24,000

RITANO GUAPO – Excellent runner-up at Craon over 3,000m on 28 September on the flat in a conditions race. Hurdles bow and can feature
GOOD SAVE THE KING – Gelding by King Edward, the dam ran one over hurdles. From a stable that can produce first time out winners. One to pay attention to
NOUS VOILA – Gelding by Voiladenuo, the dam won 1 race on the flat and was placed over jumps. He does not appeal as a likely first time out winner unless the betting speaks volumes
SIGURD MAN – Gelding by Castle Du Berlais, the dam was placed over jumps. He can improve for this racecourse bow and he is one to monitor in the betting for any market support
MONARQUE D’ANJOU – Came home 5th at Molieres over 2,900m on 5 July on debut on the flat in a conditions race. Unlikely to be a threat
NAVAJOS – Finished 3rd at La Roche-Posay over 2,400m on 13 September on his third run. Merits consideration now over hurdles
NARCOTIQUE – Filly by Headman, the dam won 2 races on the flat. Likely to improve for this run unless the betting says otherwise
GAMINE DE TEILLEE – Came home 7th in a Class 4 at Landivisiau over 2,600m on 20 September. Improvement needed to make the frame now over hurdles
EXTRAGALACTIC – Runner-up in a Class 2 race at Le Mans over 3,200m on 11 September and a win before that in a Class 4 at Pompadour in August. Not to be taken lightly on hurdles bow
OUDJADAME – Filly by Doctor Dino, the dam won 5 races over jumps, including a Listed chase and was placed in a Grade 3 chase. Nice profile and from a trainer that knows the time of day. Bold show expected
KARANORA – Filly by Karaktar, the dam never ran in France. Looks good on paper and she is one to watch in the betting for clues
ZEN DREAM – Victorious at Granville over 3,100m on 15 August in a conditions race. More needed in what looks a stronger race and now over hurdles
NARJESS – Filly by Voiladenuo, the dam won 1 race on the flat. Can be expected to step forward for this run and does not appeal as a likely first time out winner
AGUILERA – Filly by Jeu St Eloi, the dam ran twice on the flat. Nice pedigree and he is one to watch in the betting for market interest
PRINCESSE CATHY – Filly by Hunter’s Light, the dam won 1 race over jumps. Stable runners tend to need a run or two for experience. One to watch with the future in mind
Summary: Well bred OUDJADAME (10) will be well prepared for her debut and she can get off the mark at the first time of asking. Her main threat could be RITANO GUAPO (1), who showed plenty of talent on his two runs on the flat, when placed on each of them. EXTRAGALACTIC (9) has won on the flat and can be expected to be well schooled for this hurdles bow. AGUILERA (14) is from a stable that does well with newcomers and she is worth a market check.
SELECTIONS
OUDJADAME (10) – RITANO GUAPO (1) – EXTRAGALACTIC (9) – AGUILERA (14)
C2 – PRIX DE DISTRE – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 – Hurdles – EUR € 24,000
CANONBIE LAD – Won in a Claiming Hurdle at Saint Malo over 3,900m on 27 September. More needed against stronger rivals
PYRAVOL LAUJAC – Finished 8th in a Handicap Hurdle at Craon over 3,400m on 27 September and below par previously. Hard to fancy
ESPRIT DE LA FORET – Victorious in a Class 5 Condition Hurdle at Le Touquet over 3,500m on 4 October on his latest outing. Can make an impact
SPLENDIOSE – Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 Condition Hurdle at Le Lion D’Angers over 3,700m on 4 September. Live contender
MAESTRANZO – Third in a Handicap Hurdle at Craon over 3,400m on 27 September. Flat winner who can not be overlooked
CALIMERO DE TEILLE – Runner-up in a Class 5 Condition Hurdle at Le Touquet over 3,500m on 12 September. Looks like he is improving and enters calculations
MON AUDACE – Gelding by Moises Has, the dam won 2 races over jumps. From a good trainer that will have this gelding nicely tuned. In the mix
MDIDJO – Unplaced at Senonnes-Pouance over 3,000m on 19 September on the flat. Tries hurdles and is best watched for the time being
MOON LIGHT SOMOZA – Finished 11th in a Maiden at Angers Eventard over 3,000m on 21 September and three tame efforts over hurdles previously. Look elsewhere
OJIBWE – Failed to finish last time on June 1, won before that at Saint-Brieuc in a Class 4 hurdle over 3800m on May 14. Key chance
ALAMBRISCO – Gelding by Choeur Du Nord, the dam won 1 race over jumps. Likely to step forward for this run and is one to watch for the time being
EDIBEST FAL – Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Dieppe over 2,400m on 24 August. Can make the frame on hurdling debut
PRINCESSE IRONA – Ran 6th in a Class 3 Condition Hurdle at Saint Malo over 3,900m on 27 September. She needs vast progress to make the frame
MAIRYGARDE DE MEE – Finished 9th in a Class 4 Condition Chase at Dieppe over 3,500m on 30 April. She needs to get back on track
Summary: SPLENDIOSE (4) was a good second on his latest start at Le Lion D’Angers in September in a Class 4 hurdle and he can get off the mark at the expense of OJIBWE (10), who scored at Pompadour two runs back in a Class 4 hurdle in May and can be forgiven her latest start. ESPRIT DE LA FORET (3) scored at Le Touguet 10 days ago over hurdles and he looks solid each-way. MON AUDACE (7) is also worthy of consideration.
SELECTIONS
SPLENDIOSE (4) – OJIBWE (10) – ESPRIT DE LA FORET (3) – MON AUDACE (7)
C3 – PRIX DES SOCIETAIRES – 3900m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Hurdles – EUR € 26,000
ZADALL – In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 3 Hurdle at Royan-La Palmyre over 4,100m on 2 August. Outside place contender
KIMFLY – Finished 7th in a Handicap Hurdle at Senonnes-Pouance over 3,600m on 19 September. Ought to be in the shake-up
NOMADE – Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Condition Chase at Haras Du Pin over 4,300m on 3 May. Returns to hurdles and can feature
JEREVIENDRAI – Non-Runner
LORDDELOUEST – Ran 6th in a Class 3 Hurdle at Le Lion D’Angers over 3,700m on 4 September. Others rate higher
ASTON D’ENOCQ – Finished 8th in a Handicap Hurdle at Senonnes-Pouance over 3,600m on 19 September. Hard to recommend
ALMAGUER – Finished 5th in a Class 4 at Royan-La Palmyre over 2,900m on 19 September on the flat. Flat winner who has had a few runs over hurdles and can make the top-three
STORLIGHT – Finished 4th in a Class 5 Condition Hurdle at Jarnac over 3,800m on 13 September. Honest performer who can not be discounted
KATE TO WIN – Won in a Class 4 Condition Hurdle at Royan-La Palmyre over 4,100m on 8 May. This will be more of a test
DOUCE AMIE – In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 5 Condition Hurdle at Sable Sur Sarthe over 3,700m on 20 September. Merits consideration
PIPER’S HILL – Failed to feature last time in a Class 4 chase at Strasbourg over 4200m on October 4. Back over hurdles and can be opposed
DASHKA – Unplaced in a Claiming Hurdle at Compiegne over 3,600m on 9 September. She will need a few to misfire
Summary: NOMADE (3) scored at Haras Du Pin on his latest start in a Class 3 chase in May. He can be ready to go and the switch back to hurdles should not be an issue. His main threat could be STORLIGHT (8), who was a creditable fourth at Jarnac in a hurdle race in mid-September on her most recent outing. KIMFLY (2) is better than recent form figures and can have a say in proceedings. ALMAGUER (7) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
NOMADE (3) – STORLIGHT (8) – KIMFLY (2) – ALMAGUER (7)
C4 – GRAND PRIX ANJOU BRETAGNE – FONDS EUROPEEN DE L’ELEVAGE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Listed – Flat – EUR € 47,600
LE MATELOT – Finished 4th in a Class 1 at Mont De Marsan over 1,600m on 26 July and two wins before that. Hard to rule out
UN INSTANT – Fifth in a Class 2 at Chantilly over 1,900m on 19 September. Capable of being competitive
GRANDPA CEN – Victorious in a Class 2 at La Teste De Buch over 1,600m on 5 September. Among the leading chances
TRINQUETTE – Successful in a Class 1 race at Angers Eventard over 1,600m on 8 June on his last start. More is needed in a competitive race
CIELO DI ROMA – Finished a decent 3rd in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1,400m on 11 September. Solid chance of scoring
DIVINE CHRISNAT – Finished 8th in a Class 1 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,800m on 14 June. Out of form and can be opposed
MIA SALLY – Finished 6th at Prague (CZE) over 1600m in a conditions race on October 4. Unlikely to be threat
SHEERAN – Finished 6th in a Listed race at La Teste De Buch over 1,900m on 19 August. Others make more appeal
Summary: CIELO DI ROMA (5) has strong claims after a decent third in a competitive handicap at Saint-Cloud in early September. He has been placed in Listed and Group 3 races earlier in the year and will find this more to his liking. His main danger could be UN INSTANT (2), who also has Listed placed form and was a creditable fifth in a Class 2 at Chantilly in September. LE MATELOT (1) is honest and is another to take seriously. GRANDPA CEN (3) looks best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
CIELO DI ROMA (5) – UN INSTANT (2) – LE MATELOT (1) – GRANDPA CEN (3)
C5 – PRIX MADHMOON – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16,300
GREAT ART – Showed promise and was third in a Class 4 Handicap at Nantes over 1,600m on 1 July. Live chance
APOLLON – Runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. In form and can feature
JIEPIES MELODY – Finished 5th in a Class 4 Handicap at Nantes over 1,600m on 1 July when last racing. Can make the top three
MA MOME – Finished 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap at Craon over 1,300m on 27 September. Ought to be in the shake up
BEST SELLER – Came home 9th in a Class 3 Handicap at Fontainebleau over 1,600m on 11 April and two unplaced runs previously. He needs to get back on track
YELLOW HAWK – Outclassed the opposition in a Class 4 at La Roche-Posay over 1,700m on 22 August. More needed in a better race
CHESTER SKY – Ran 7th in a Class 4 race at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1,950m on 6 August when last seen. Others rate higher
NIPPE DE STAR – Fourth in a Class 4 Handicap at Craon over 1,300m on 27 September on his most recent outing. He will need a few to falter
MICHIGAN FIRE – Finished 6th in a Class 4 at Sable Sur Sarthe over 1,650m on 20 September. He lacks consistency and others preferred
POMME SURETTE – Runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Craon over 1,300m on 27 September. One to look at each-way
HARMATTAN – Finished 6th in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1,600m on 10 April. Capable if in the right frame of mind
CLOSE UP – Ran 7th in a Class 4 Handicap at Craon over 1,300m on 27 September on his last start. Place contender
ALPHA SPIRIT – Finished 11th in a Class 4 Handicap at Compiegne over 1,800m on 24 September on his last run. Faces a stiff task
Summary: GREAT ART (1) arrives after three consistent efforts and is given the vote ahead of APOLLON (2), who was a pleasing second at Vichy on his most recent start in late September in a Class 4 handicap. MA MOME (4) was a good second at Craon last month and can make her presence felt. JIEPIES MELODY (3) has been off the track since July, but is capable of having a say at the business end.
SELECTIONS
GREAT ART (1) – APOLLON (2) – MA MOME (4) – JIEPIES MELODY (3)
C6 – PRIX DE BRETAGNE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14,400
GYP SEA – Finished 5th in a Class 4 Handicap at Toulouse over 2,000m on 16 September. Better than form figures and has a leading chance
SOLAIRE – Fourth in a Class 4 Handicap at La Teste De Buch over 1,600m on 24 September. One to pay close attention to
PICANES – Finished 5th in a Class 4 at La Roche-Posay over 1,700m on 22 August. She might find a few too smart
GALILEE DREAM – Ran 7th in a Class 4 Handicap at Argentan over 1,900m on 1 October. She can have a say in the finish
GOLDY DAY – Finished 14th in a Class 3 Handicap at Clairefontaine over 1,800m on 29 August when last racing. Can be passed over
HOLY ROMANISED – Finished 12th in a Class 4 Handicap at Compiegne over 1,800m on 24 September. Others seem better equipped
NIIA – Fifth in a Class 4 Handicap at Amiens over 1,650m on 27 September when last racing. Ought to be thereabouts
GALIK – Finished 15th in a Class 4 Handicap at Le Mans over 1,400m on 11 September. Out of form and can be opposed
TIME TO PARLEY – Came home 4th in a Class 4 Handicap at Dieppe over 1,800m on 17 September. Can make her presence felt
MINO PICO – Finished 13th in a Class 4 Handicap at Le Mans over 1,400m on 11 September. She has to get back on track
SHAMABEND – Unplaced in a Class 4 Handicap at La Teste De Buch over 1,600m on 24 September. More needed to make the top-four
ATLANTA – Came home 5th in a Class 4 Handicap at Le Mans over 1,400m on 11 September when last racing. Among the leading chances
Summary: GYP SEA (1) is the tentative selection in a race where a large portion of the field have been out of form. SOLAIRE (2) could be the one that is the main danger. She ran well to be fourth at La Teste late last month on her most recent effort. ATLANTA (12) is talented although frustrating and if in good shape she can make things interesting. GALILEE DREAM (4) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
GYP SEA (1) – SOLAIRE (2) – ATLANTA (12) – GALILEE DREAM (4)
C7 – PRIX COURANT D’AIR – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Condition – Flat – EUR € 16,000
NOGA STAR – Excellent runner-up at Craon over 2,400m on 6 September and a win on debut in a conditions race on August 2 over 2400m. Key chance
NOEL DES OBEAUX – Excellent runner-up at Le Mans over 2,300m on 11 September in a conditions race. He will know more this time and can be competitive
NILS GEORGES ALLEN – Third at Argentan over 2,500m on 1 October on his debut in a conditions race. He will improve and has to be respected
NOZ A ‘ K – Ran 7th at Saint Brieuc over 2,400m on 4 October in a conditions race. She needs to improve vastly to be involved
NIKA LOVE – Came home 5th at Angers Eventard over 2,300m on 21 September on her debut in a conditions race. Place chance
Summary: NOGA STAR (1) has performed well on both starts. A win on debut in August and a recent second at Craon early last month. He can edge this over NILS GEORGES ALLEN (3), who can improve for a third placed effort on debut at Argentan 13 days ago. NOEL DES OBEAUX (2) is another to pay attention to having made a pleasing debut when second at Le Mans in September. NIKA LOVE (5) is also worth a mention.
SELECTIONS
NOGA STAR (1) – NILS GEORGES ALLEN (3) – NOEL DES OBEAUX (2) – NIKA LOVE (5)
C8 – PRIX ARCHY BALD – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Steeple Chase – EUR € 26,000
MALRO QUIZ TAVEL – Failed to finish at Craon on his last start over 4100m in a handicap chase on September 27. Better performance can be anticipated
GYPSE – Non-Runner
MOON LIGHT ALLEN – Came home 4th in a Class 3 Condition Chase at Moulins over 3,700m on 18 September. Holds leading claims
MONDRAGON – Came home 8th at Saint Brieuc over 2,400m on 4 October in a conditions race. Look for an alternative
MA STAR SIVOLA – Third in a Class 3 Condition Chase at Lyon-Parilly over 3,400m on 15 September. Outside place claims
SAUTERN DE HOUELLE – Outclassed the opposition in a Class 5 Condition Chase at Le Pertre over 3,800m on 26 September. Honest performer who is hard to ignore
MAIMIX – Runner-up in a Handicap Hurdle at Craon over 3,400m on 27 September. Ought to be in the shake-up
GINGER TONIC – Fourth in a Class 4 Condition Chase at Landivisiau over 3,900m on 20 September when last racing. She will need a few to falter
MACAO ROQUE – Unplaced in a Handicap Hurdle at Craon over 3,400m on 27 September and inconsistent form before that. Opposable
Summary: SAUTERN DE HOUELLE (6) has been in top form over hurdles and fences. Her latest success was at Le Pertre in a Class 5 chase late last month and she can get the better of MOON LIGHT ALLEN (3), who is lightly raced and has a good bit more to come. MALRO QUIZ TAVEL (1) can be forgiven for his latest error and can have a say in the finish. MAIMIX (7) has been consistent recently and is another to consider.
SELECTIONS
SAUTERN DE HOUELLE (6) – MOON LIGHT ALLEN (3) – MALRO QUIZ TAVEL (1) – MAIMIX (7)
R3 SAINT-CLOUD [L-H]

C1 – PRIX TANERKO – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 31,100

ZUCHETTO – Victorious in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1,200m on 23 September. That was a courageous victory up the straight and he should be competitive again
DICANTO – Finished 9th in a Handicap at Deauville over 1,500m on 25 August. Does not look capable of winning a race at this level
NYMPHENBURG – Finished 12th in a Maiden at Deauville over 1,200m on 15 August. Looks to be making up the numbers in this company
TUESDAY’S GONE – A comfortable two-length winner of a Conditions race over 1,300m at Saint-Cloud on 31 August. She defeated Al Hamaad in that debut win and he is unbeaten since, including a Group 2 victory last week
KHAROVSKAYA – Unplaced in a Listed race at Mont De Marsan over 1,200m on 26 July. Found the opposition too strong but could feature prominently in this event
OISEAU BLEU – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Maiden at Deauville over 1,200m on 30 August. She ran on strong;ly last time and showed major improvement on her debut effort
Summary: There was a lot to get excited about following the debut victory of TUESDAY’S GONE (4). She showed outstanding pace and was still able to kick away in the straight. She defeated Al Hamaad with ease, and he has gone on to frank that form. ZUCHETTO (1) won a respectable handicap last time and could offer the strongest opposition. Supplementary entry OISEAU BLEU (6) continues to improve while KHAROVSKAYA (5) could take advantage of any blunders from the more fancied runners.
SELECTIONS
TUESDAY’S GONE (4) – ZUCHETTO (1) – OISEAU BLEU (6) – KHAROVSKAYA (5)
C2 – PRIX GLORIEUSE – 2500m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 46,000
LOUISA BANBOU – Outclassed the opposition at Longchamp over 2,400m on 10 September. Won this race last year and will be looking for a 7th Group success. Will be hard to beat
MAHAURI SEA – In good form and finished 3rd at Longchamp over 2,400m on 10 September. Was well beaten by LOUISA BANBOU (1) on that occasion and although the main danger, looks unlikely to reverse that defeat
LEGENDE LOUED – Came home 5th at Longchamp over 2,400m on 10 September. Was well beaten by LOUISA BANBOU (1) and will be looking for a place at best
MER SECRETE – Unplaced at Durtal over 2,900m on 14 December 2025. Comes back from a long layoff and is unlikely to feature
LETS DANSE DOUDOU – Finished 9th at Longchamp over 2,400m on 10 September. Looks well held by others in this race
LADY GA – Ran 6th at Longchamp over 2,400m on 10 September. Another who at best could claim a place on the podium
MEIKA – Runner-up at Senonnes-Pouance over 3,000m on 19 September. She was beaten 1,25 lengths after setting the pace and could be competitive in this
MY SAGA – Finished third at Vichy over 2,800m on 22 September. Not in this class and is best overlooked
Summary: LOUISA BANBOU (1) has a record of nine wins and six placed in her 15 starts which explains why she dominates the AQPS ranks. She won this race last year and looks impossible to oppose this time. However, MAHAURI SEA (2) keeps improving and could provide the main threat while MEIKA (7) is in good form and should offer a challenge. LEGENDE LOUED (3) is experienced and could claim a minor placing.
SELECTIONS
LOUISA BANBOU (1) – MAHAURI SEA (2) – MEIKA (7) – LEGENDE LOUED (3)
C3 – PRIX TORNADO – 2500m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 25,600
VAN BLUTCH – Showed promise and was third in a Class 2 at Saint-Cloud over 2,400m on 25 September. He has excellent form over this sort of distance and will be fitted with Australian blinkers for the first time
SENEQUE – Came home 5th in a Class 2 at Longchamp over 2,000m on 10 September. Considered good enough to contest a Group 1 feature, he does have the class to win a race of this nature
NABAB ‘ K – Runner-up in a Class 2 at Angers Eventard over 3,000m on 8 June. Has had two wins and a second place since trained by Paul de Chevigny and should race fresh after a break
LA ZARRA – Came home 7th in a Class 2 at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 15 May. Still has more improvement to come but will need to up her game
NOVA MOON – Finished 13th in a Handicap at Longchamp over 2,000m on 3 September. Disappointed in her handicap debut last time and is surely better than that so deserves another chance
NITRO PRECIEUSE – Unraced 3yo filly by Pour Moi out of Network mare Tornade Precieuse trained by Mireille Desvaux. Dam raced over hurdles and has produced two winners so far
LAMELOISE – Outclassed the opposition in a Maiden at Dieppe over 2,400m on 9 July. Has only raced twice and there must be more improvement to come
Summary: SENEQUE (2) has been a consistent performer and put in a decent enough effort last time at ParisLongchamp. He will be trying this distance for the first time but that should not prove an obstacle. VAN BLUTCH (1) has only once finished out of the top three in nine starts and will be looking to claim his first win this year. NABAB ‘ K (3) has been a revelation since changing stables and should run well after a break. LAMELOISE (7) will be having his third run and there could be more to come.
SELECTIONS
SENEQUE (2) – VAN BLUTCH (1) – NABAB ‘ K (3) – LAMELOISE (7)
C4 – PRIX MAURICE LARRAUN – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 22,100
TSAVERNA – Won in a Claimer at Clairefontaine over 2,400m on 3 August. Winner of a Claimer at this course two runs back and was then claimed again when winning at Clairefontaine
LE FUTUR – Unplaced in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 8 October. He has been failing at handicap level and has now been supplemented to contest his first Claimer
NEVADOS – Came home 5th in a Class 3 at Lyon-Parilly over 2,200m on 15 September. That was a decent effort after finishing 3rd in a Claimer and should do well returning to that level
MARANTAO – Finished 7th in a Maiden at Compiegne over 2,800m on 15 September. Has only run twice and will be trying a race at this level
DAYTONINE – Unplaced in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2,500m on 11 September. Form is moderate but tries a Claimer this time
HOUSE OF TUDOR – Outclassed the opposition in a Claimer at Salon-De-Provence over 2,000m on 14 September. Won that race easily by two lengths in only his second run and there should be a lot more to come
NATIVE RULER – Pulled up in a Hurdling Claimer over 3,500m at Auteil on September. Did score a narrow win in a Claimer on the Flat at Nancy in June but has a lot more to do this time
INCENTIVE VICTORY – Finished 4th in a Handicap at Compiegne over 2,400m on 24 September. That run is good enough to make her competitive in her debut at this level
RUSH TO WAIT – Unplaced in a Handicap at Mont De Marsan over 2,450m on 23 July. Will come back fresh following a break and off a light weight and dropping into a Claimer, she should run well.
SWEET SUMMER SWEET – Hard-fought winner of a Handicap at Clairefontaine over 2,200m on 29 August. Showed courage last time but is not well handicapped in this event
Summary: HOUSE OF TUDOR (6) is beautifully bred and will make an attempt to win his second successive Claimer. He could easily score a double but faces some decent opposition. INCENTIVE VICTORY (8) has loads of experience and comes off a strong performance at handicap level. TSAVERNA (1) is in top form following two successive victories in Claimers, the first coming at this course. LE FUTUR (2) has been supplemented into his first Claimer.
SELECTIONS
HOUSE OF TUDOR (6) – INCENTIVE VICTORY (8) – TSAVERNA (1) – LE FUTUR (2)
C5 – PRIX DE LA FONTAINE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,100
MIA RARE – Successful in a Maiden at Amiens over 1,650m on 27 September. Tries a handicap and might well follow up
DEESSE D’ARGENT – In good shape and was runner-up in a Maiden at Castera-Verd. over 1,700m on 27 September. Has a place chance in this line-up
RIVERHEIGHT – Improving and finished 3rd in a Maiden at Nancy over 2,000m on 27 September. Can get involved with the finish once again
MAJESTIC PEARL – Improving and finished fourth in a Maiden at Salon-De-Provence over 1,800m on 25 September. Can be a threat on handicap debut
PERKA FAL – Showed some improvement when an excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Amiens over 1,650m on 27 September. Can go one better trying a handicap
JEMAA EL FNA – Not reliable and came home 7th in a Maiden at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 2,000m on 7 October. Did better in a claimer before that. Might earn some money
COSMIC MALPIC – Showed some improvement when third in a Claimer at Sable Sur Sarthe over 1,650m on 20 September. More is needed to beat these rivals
PERIWINKLE – Came home 8th in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1,200m on 23 September. Has only been modest so far and needs to find a few lengths to score
REGAL CHOP – Has only been modest so far and finished 7th in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1,200m on 10 October. Needs to do a bit more to score
Summary: PERKA FAL (5) was near the rear of the field for much of the race at Amiens last time but finished with a powerful late surge. He looks well treated off his current mark and could be ready to land a handicap. MIA RARE (1) recently beat that selection, will be looking to follow up, although she is less favourably weighted this time. MAJESTIC PEARL (4) should appreciate the drop in distance, while her stablemate JEMAA EL FNA (6) is worth noting after being supplemented for the race.
SELECTIONS
PERKA FAL (5) – MIA RARE (1) – MAJESTIC PEARL (4) – JEMAA EL FNA (6)
C6 – PRIX GUEMUL – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 25,900
CIAO BELLO – Consistent and finished 3rd in a Class 2 Conditions race Salon-De-Provence over 1,800m on 25 September. Can earn some money
SUNNY QUEEN – Holding form and finished fourth in a Handicap over this course and distance on 25 September. Has a place chance
ASIMA – Finished fifth in a Handicap at Longchamp over 1,600m on 10 September. Can earn some minor money at very best
APOPHENIE – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Handicap at Longchamp over 1,600m on 10 September. Can go one place better
GOLDEN RUN – Consistent and finished fourth in a Handicap at Longchamp over 1,600m on 10 September. Can be competitive over a distance that suits
QUEEN LAGERTHA – Showed some improvement when a runner-up in a Claimer at Saint-Cloud over 1,600m on 8 October. Tougher task in this line-up
PICCOLO ANGELO – In good shape and came home 4th in a Maiden at Le Mans over 1,950m on 5 October. Can get involved with the finish yet again
MAGIEL – In good form and finished 3rd in a Handicap over this track and trip on 25 September. Clearly is not out of it
VICTORSTRUNG – Shows promise and was third in a Maiden at Amiens over 1,650m on 27 September. Capable of earning some more money
IT’S ONLY LOVE – Finished 5th in a Maiden at Chantilly over 1,600m on 23 September. Has done better in some claimers. Might play a minor role
Summary: APOPHENIE (4) made an encouraging handicap debut last time out and could prove hard to beat with first-time blinkers fitted. PICCOLO ANGELO (7) was forced wide by a rival on leaving the final turn last time and deserves another chance on his return to the mile. GOLDEN RUN (5) is consistently reliable so remains a threat, MAGIEL (8), who has Christophe Soumillon in the saddle mis another with claims.
SELECTIONS
APOPHENIE (4) – PICCOLO ANGELO (7) – GOLDEN RUN (5) – MAGIEL (8)
C7 – PRIX DE LA POINTE DU HODE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14,400
PALAZZO – Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,600m on 23 September. Very unreliable but might play a minor role at very best
THE WASP – Finished 9th in a Class 4 Handicap at Compiegne over 1,800m on 24 September. Capable of doing better and might surprise
PUERTA DEL SOL – Came home 6th in a Class 4 Handicap at Amiens over 2,200m on 27 September. Needs to do a bit more to score
CLAIR DE LUNE – Unplaced in a Class 4 Handicap at Amiens over 2,200m on 27 September. Off form and needs to find a few lengths to score
ENORA SENORA – Consistent and finished 4th in a Class 3 Handicap at thsi track over 2,400m on 25 September. Could have a winning turn
BECH RIVER – Came home 4th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,400m on 22 September. Can get into the mix of things
LADIVA – A winner of a Class 3 Handicap at thsi track over 2,400m on 25 September. Carries a penalty but can follow up
LADY ACE – Not reliable but was fourth in a Class 4 Handicap at Strasbourg over 2,000m on 4 October. Capable of making the frame
ANGEL DUST – Showed improvement when third in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. Can contest the finish once again
SOHO VICKY – Finished 5th in a Class 4 Handicap at Argentan over 1,900m on 1 October. Not disgraced that day and can get involved with the finish
SILVER CONDOR – Finished 13th in a Class 4 Handicap at Amiens over 2,200m on 27 September. Off form and needs to find a few lengths to score
SOIZIYA –
PALETUVIER – Unplaced in a Class 4 Handicap at Dieppe over 1,800m on 17 September. Battling to regain best form and others are preferred
PADDY WHITE HEART – Finished 4th in a Class 4 Handicap at Argentan over 1,900m on 1 October. Clearly not out of it this distance
LADYSHOW – Battling to find best form and finished 6th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. More is needed to score
Summary: ENORA SENORA (5) has been convincing in her last two starts and recorded the only win of her career at this course. ANGEL DUST (9) is another leading contender after finishing strongly at Vichy last time out. LADIVA (7) has finished in the first three on her last three outings and should remain competitive despite a penalty. SOHO VICKY (10), a two-time winner over this course and distance is another to consider.
SELECTIONS
ENORA SENORA (5) – ANGEL DUST (9) – LADIVA (7) – SOHO VICKY (10)
C8 – PRIX DES FALAISES DE CRAIE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 19,200
BLUE OCEAN DREAM – Came home 5th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,900m on 29 September. Unreliable but is capable of a surprise
LIKING – Not reliable bhut was fourth in a Class 4 Handicap at Argentan over 1,900m on 1 October. More is needed to beat these rivals
ORLHENA – Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at this track over 2,500m on 2 October. Off form and others make more appeal
CATHERINE’S GIFT – Outclassed the opposition in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 2,500m on 5 October. Carries a penalty but cannot be ruled out
JURMALA – Showed some improvement when 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap at Strasbourg over 2,000m on 4 October. Can earn some more money
QUEENFLEUR – In good form and finished third in a Class 3 Handicap at this course over 2,400m on 31 August. Should challenge for top honours again
FELICIA STORM – Not disgraced when 4th in a handicap at Dieppe over 1800m on 17 September. Might play a minor role once again
PANZER – Runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2,200m on 7 October 2025. Consistent but is likely to need this run returning from a break
FLAMBOYANTE – Returned to form when 4th in a Class 3 Handicap at this course over 2,400m on 25 September. Capable of scoring this distance
ORANGE VIF – Successful in a Class 4 Handicap at Compiegne over 1,800m on 24 September. Has won three of last four starts and can score again
GOLDEN VALE – Off form and finished 11th in a handicap at Dieppe over 1800m on 17 September. Needs major improvement to score
MASSA CHOP – Came home 5th in a Class 4 Handicap at Argentan over 1,900m on 1 October. Successful before that and has a place chance
RUE DE L’ODEON – Unreliable but was 3rd in a Class 4 Handicap at Amiens over 2,200m on 27 September. Might earn some minor money
JOYCE GALESTE – In good shape and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 2,000m on 24 September. Can contest the finish
CAREGIVER – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,600m on 23 September. Can go one place better
ASTON JUAN – Finished 11th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,600m on 23 September. Off form and others make more appeal
Summary: FLAMBOYANTE (9) is becoming increasingly well treated by the handicapper and shaped encouragingly here last time. CAREGIVER (15) is ideally positioned near the foot of the weights and has been supplemented for this race. QUEENFLEUR (6) does not win often but arrives on the back of two solid performances. JOYCE GALESTE (14) is also very competitive off her current mark.
SELECTIONS
FLAMBOYANTE (9) – CAREGIVER (15) – QUEENFLEUR (6) – JOYCE GALESTE (14)
C9 – PRIX DES BOUCLES DE LA SEINE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 21,100
LONDONPOLO – Finished 10th in a Class 3 Handicap at Longchamp over 2,400m on 6 September. Victorious before that and can be competitive this distance
MON COMEDIEN – Finished 10th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,900m on 29 September. Capable of better and is not out of it
SIJOUX – Finished 4th in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 2,000m on 24 September, Not reliable but does have a place chance
DSCHINGIS POWER – Finished 8th in a Claimer at Clairefontaine over 2,200m on 29 August. Needs major improvement to score
JAGUARE PRECIEUSE – Finished 14th in a Class 3 Handicap at this track over 2,400m on 25 September. Off form and others make more appeal
FROMONTINE – Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Dieppe over 1,800m on 17 September. Often competitive and can play a minor role
ADLAN SENORA – Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Longchamp over 2,400m on 6 September. Battling to find best form and others make more appeal
SEPTIMUS – Showed some improvement when 5th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,600m on 23 September. Can do even better this time around
CLICCLIC PANPANPAN – Returned to form and finished third in a Class 3 Handicap at this course over 2,500m on 2 October. Capable of winning an open looking race
CALLA FONDA – Finished 12th in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2,400m on 18 September. Unreliable and others are preferred
RIDE ON – RHas only been modest of late and finished 7th in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 2 June. More is needed returning from a break
PINGO – Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Clairefontaine over 1,800m on 29 August. Off form and needs to do more to score
TOKYO DREAMER – Victorious in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 2,000m on 24 September. Carries a penalty but might well follow up
KEEN APPROACH – Finished 12th in a Class 3 Handicap at this course over 2,400m on 8 July. Unreliable and could need this run returning from a break
READY KING – Successful in a Class 4 Handicap at Argentan over 1,900m on 1 October. Tougher task under a penalty. Might place
LARLIB – Came home 9th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. Did better in his penultimate start and can be a threat to these rivals
Summary: CLICCLIC PANPANPAN (9) finished strongly over a longer distance here last time out and knows this track inside out so gets the vote to score. SEPTIMUS (8), last year’s winner of this handicap, made an excellent impression at Chantilly in his latest start. MON COMEDIEN (2) and LARLIB (16), who finished second and third respectively in their penultimate outings, are capable of better than their latest results suggest and deserve respect in this lucky last race.
SELECTIONS
CLICCLIC PANPANPAN (9) – SEPTIMUS (8) – MON COMEDIEN (2) – LARLIB (16)
R4 CABOURG [R-H]

C1 – PRIX DES HERONS – 2750m (a1m1/2) – Class D – Harness – EUR € 25,000

MUST DE LOU – Has only been modest of late and finished 7th in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 3 October. More is needed to score
MONUMENTAL DE LOU – Disqualified twice in last two starts, the latest in a Class F at Rambouillet over 2,000m on 20 September. Capable of scoring when staying in stride
MOA D’OCCAGNES – Finished 6th in a Class E over this course and distance on 28 August. Remains barefoot and did win before that. Respect
MIL’S DE BAILLE – Not disgraced when third in a Class F at Rambouillet over 2,000m on 20 September. Has disqualification issues but can be competitive in this line-up
MON RETOUR D’OSCAR – Showed improvement when third in a Class E over this track and trip on 3 October. Has a place chance in this line-up
MANHATTAN PRAIL – In good form and finished third in a Class F at Villedieu-les-Poeles over 2,825m on 27 September. Remains barefoot and could play a minor role
MARIO DE SIERRA – Off form and was unplaced in a Class E at Saint Malo over 2,950m on 27 September. Needs to do a lot more to beat these rivals
MISTY DES CRIERES – Unplaced in a Class E at Laval over 2,850m on 24 September. Capable of doing better and might earn some minor money
MILORD DREAM – Disqualified last time out in a Class F at Durtal over 2,825m on 11 October. Remains barefoot but others are much preferred
MENTOR PLANCHETTE – Finished 6th in a Class E at Graignes over 2,700m on 2 October. Reverts to barefoot and is capable of making the frame
MELICIANO – Disqualified in a Class E at Tours Chambray over 2,800m on 10 May. Returns from a break and could need this run
MIZAR DU FEUILLIEN – A winner of his last two starts, the latest in a Class E at Landivisiau over 2,600m on 6 September. Remains barefoot but this is a tougher task. Might place
MULTIPASS – Returned to form when a runner-up in a Class E over this track and trip on 19 September. Can get into the mix of things once again
MADMAX JEF – Finished 7th in a Class D at Vincennes over 2,700m on 3 April. Likely to need this run returning from a break
MYLEY ELDE – Finished 6th in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 12 August. Remains barefoot and is capable of contesting the finish
MONSIEUR DARLING – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class D at Beaumont-De-Lomagne over 2,400m on 14 September. Remains barefoot and can go one place better
Summary: MONSIEUR DARLING (16) gets on well with Matthieu Abrivard and has come close to winning in his last two starts. This could be his day. However, MIL’S DE BAILLE (4) starts 25 metres ahead and will be hard to catch if keeping his mind on the job. From the second line, MYLEY ELDE (15), despite returning from a short break, and MULTIPASS (13), who goes well on this track, both have claims.
SELECTIONS
MONSIEUR DARLING (16) – MIL’S DE BAILLE (4) – MYLEY ELDE (15) – MULTIPASS (13)
C2 – PRIX DES ROITELETS – 2750m (a1m1/2) – Class D – Harness – EUR € 25,000
MISSISSIPPI QUEEN – In good form and finished 3rd in a Class E over this track and trip on 19 September. Remains barefoot and can contest the finish
MILOTTE DU HOULBET – Unplaced in a Class E at Vire over 2,800m on 31 August. Capable of much better and is not out of it
MORA DREAM – Successful in a Class F at Mont St Michel – Pontorson over 2,675m on 21 September. Remains barefoot and is capable of doubling up if staying in stride
MALOU DE LA ROUVRE – Outclassed the opposition in a Class F at Caen over 2,450m on 5 October. Has major disqualification issues but cannot be ruled out
MANZANA TIME – Disqualified in a Class E at Chateaubriant over 3,000m on 13 September. Remains barefoot but is unreliable. Might place if smart
MALINE D’EVAILLES – Finished 6th in a Class E Apprentices’ race at Amiens over 2,900m on 19 September. Remains barefoot and could be a threat if at best
MADY CUP – Has improved of late and finished third in a Class E over this course and distance on 3 October
MONONOKE DE BRETT – Unreliable and came home 5th in a Class E at Chateaubriant over 3,000m on 13 September. Others make more appeal
MOON DREAM – Not reliable and finished 7th in a Class B at Cordemais over 2,800m on 4 October. Capable of winning a race of this nature
MOON LIGHT RIVER – Finished 7th in a Class E over this track and trip on 19 September. Needs to find a few lengths to score
MARISA DU CHATELET – Only moderate of late and finished 7th in a Class B at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,800m on 30 September. More is needed to beat these rivals
MY DARLING HAUFOR – Unplaced in a Class B at Laval over 2,850m on 30 September. Unreliable but does pop up in a place every now and then
MAKITA BERRY – Off form and was unplaced in a Class B at Cordemais over 2,800m on 4 October. Reverts to barefoot but needs to find a few lengths to score
MAMOUNIA DE LUBLE – Finished 8th in a Class D at Vincennes over 2,850m on 25 September. Capable of much better and has a place chance
MA AM CHENU – Disqualified in a Class B at Vincennes over 2,700m on 22 February. Returns from a break and could need this run
MAYA D’AVRIL – Disqualified last time out in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 11 July. Not easy to trust and might need this run returning from a break
Summary: This looks wide open! Proven at this track, MOON DREAM (9), who runs in an unprecedented configuration get a tentative selection, MISSISSIPPI QUEEN (1) holds the fastest time over the course, and must be respected for that. The rapidly improving MADY CUP (7) get the benefit of the doubt. However, MILOTTE DU HOULBET (2), with Mathieu Mottier in the sulky could also score.
SELECTIONS
MOON DREAM (9) – MISSISSIPPI QUEEN (1) – MADY CUP (7) – MILOTTE DU HOULBET (2)
C3 – PRIX DES TOURTERELLES – 2725m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 29,000
KARBONE CASH – Off form and was unplaced in a Class D over this course and distance on 7 August. Could need this run returning from a short break
JAB KISS – Not disgraced when fifth in a Class D at Caen over 2,450m on 10 October. Successful before that and must be respected for that
ELTYME – Not reliable and came home 8th in a Class B at Vincennes over 2,100m on 12 September. Capable of winning a race like this
BELGIQUE (SWE) – Successful in a Class E at Angouleme over 2,750m on 4 October. Tougher task but is clearly in with a chance
KELLE HAUFOR – Finished 10th in a Class D at Laval over 2,850m on 3 October. Unreliable and others make more appeal
ELLEN RIPLEY – Finished 7th in a Class F at Lisieux over 2,725m on 15 July. Reverts to barefoot and might play a minor role at very best
JALMAROSA – Has disqualification issues but was fifth in a Class F Amateurs’ race at Argentan over 2,875m on 23 September. Capable of a surprise when in the right mood
JAVA DE GARAMBEAU – Unplaced in a Class D at this track over 2,750m on 1 October. Remains barefoot but is off form and others are much preferred
ENJOY THE MOMENT – Finished 7th in a Class D at Vincennes over 2,850m on 11 September. Reverts to barefoot and can bounce back to score
JAKA DU RUEL – Disqualified in a Class F Apprentices’ race at Les Andelys over 2,525m on 13 September. Capable of better and could earn some minor money if smart
KIWI DE CONNEE – Off form and finished 8th in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 11 July. Returns from a break and could need this run
TROGIR – Unreliable and was fifth in a Class B at Vincennes over 2,100m on 17 September. Can be a threat to these rivals
KEOPS DU BUHOT – Finished 6th in a class F at Agon-Coutainville over 3,475m on 30 August. Has struggled of late and others are preferred
KATSUKI – Came home 9th in a Class D Apprentices’ race at Laval over 2,650m on 24 September. Reverts to barefoot and has a place chance on best form
Summary: This race for European runners could well favour the visitors. ELTYME (3), has been specifically prepared for this assignment. ENJOY THE MOMENT (9), whose latest run is best forgotten, looks particularly interesting. TROGIR (12) impressed at Vincennes, and recent winner BELGIQUE (4) could also upset the leading contenders.
SELECTIONS
ELTYME (3) – ENJOY THE MOMENT (9) – TROGIR (12) – BELGIQUE (SWE) (4)
C4 – PRIX DES CIGOGNES – 2750m (a1m1/2) – – Mounted – EUR € 23,000
LOVELY D’AUVRECY – Disqualified three times in a row, the latest in a Class F harness race at Segré over 2700m on 5 October. Hard to trust but can score back under the saddle
LE BEAU GOSSE – Has only been modest of late and was 8th in a Class F harness race at Graignes over 2700m on 2 October. Can improve trying a mounted race
LARIANA CLEVILLE – Disqualified last time out in a Class F mounted race over this course and distance on 19 September. Successful before that and can make the frame if smart
LOLA DE LA DOUCE – Kept to harness races so far and was victorious in Class E at Toulouse over 2950m on 5 June. Returns from a break and could need this run
LAGON D’ORIENT – Returned to form when third in a Class F mounted race over this course and distance on 28 August. Can be competitive once again
LOUIS GAILLARD – Remains in good shape and finished fourth in a Class E mounted race at Le Chartre-sur-le-Loir over 2900m on 16 August. Can earn some more money
LORD OF WIND – Unreliable but was fourth in a Class F mounted race over this track and trip on 28 August. Can play a minor role once again
LOVELY KOOL – Has struggled of late and finished 8th in a Class E mounted race at Enghien over 2875m on 28 September. Needs to find a few lengths to score
LA FLECHE – Not reliable and was unplaced in a Class E harness race at this course over 2050m on 16 September. Might play a minor role at very best
LARABELLO DE LOU – Successful last time out in a Class F mounted race over this track and trip on 3 October. Not reliable but can double up
LOUPIO MENUET – Disqualified last time out in a Class E mounted race at Enghien over 2875m on 28 September. Capable of scoring when staying on the trot
LOU DU DERBY – Knocking at the door and was runner-up in a Class F mounted race at Vire over 2825m on 31 August. Can be a threat yet again
LE CADOR DE SIMM – Disqualified last time out in a Class F mounted race at Le Croisé-Laroche over 2825m on 28 September. Hard to trust and others are preferred
LADY MAURE – Has only been moderate of late and was 8th in a Class E harness race at Graignes over 2875m on 8 October. Tries a mounted race but others are preferred
Summary: If he builds on his promising debut in this discipline, the temperamental LARABELLO DE LOU (10) could follow up. The more reliable LOU DU DERBY (12) looks best placed to capitalise should that runner make a mistake. LAGON D’ORIENT (5) is generally dependable, and LARIANA CLEVILLE (3), who can be competitive on her day, have both proven themselves at this course and are also possible victors.
SELECTIONS
LARABELLO DE LOU (10) – LOU DU DERBY (12) – LAGON D’ORIENT (5) – LARIANA CLEVILLE (3)
C5 – PRIX DES ROSSIGNOLS – 2050m (a1m1/4) – – Harness – EUR € 25,000
NUAGE MYSTIC – Not reliable and was 7th in Class D at this course over 2750m on 25 August. Capable of scoring on best form
NEW LOOK SENOVILLE – Disqualified last time out in Class B at Craon over 2750m on 28 September. Capable of scoring when staying in stride
NAYKO DE LA CRIERE – Came home 8th in a Class D at Cabourg over 2,750m on 25 August Not reliable and finished 8th in Class D at this track over 2750m on 25 August. Better over this shorter distance and can score
NIGHTMARE – In good form and was runner-up in Class E at this course over 2750m on 19 September. Clearly is not out of it
NOVATEUR – Returned to form when fourth in Class D at Pontchâteau over 2800m on 4 June. Capable of contesting the finish if fit enough after a break
NECK OUEST – Yet to win a race but is in good shape and was runner-up in Class E at Mauquenchy over 2150m on 10 September. Capable of earning some money
NEBRASKA MELOC – Disappointing last run when 6th in Class B at La Capelle over 2750m on 2 September. Capable of doing better and is not out of it
NORTHWOOD – Won in a Class E at Ecommoy over 2,750m on 13 September Victorious in Class E at Écommoy over 2750m on 13 September. Has major disqualification issues but cannot be ruled out
NORDET ONE – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 1 September Getting close to a first success and was runner-up in Class E at Cabourg over 2750m on 1 September. Should be right there at the finish once again
NOBLE DIABLE MEF – Yet to win a race but is in good shape and finished third in Class E at Enghien over 2150m on 26 September. Can earn some more money
Summary: Still searching for his first win, NEW LOOK SENOVILLE (2) races in a shoeing configuration that suits him and could finally get the job done. However, he faces a tough task against the progressive NIGHTMARE (4) and NORTHWOOD (8), whose chances depend on keeping his mind on the job. NUAGE MYSTIC (1) also deserves another chance and could make the frame.
SELECTIONS
NEW LOOK SENOVILLE (2) – NIGHTMARE (4) – NORTHWOOD (8) – NUAGE MYSTIC (1)
C6 – PRIX D’AMMEVILLE – 2750m (a1m1/2) – Class F – Mounted – EUR € 19,500
NAKATOMI – A three-year-old filly by Fabulous Wood out of I Love My Wife who is making her debut. Her dam won once in 15 starts. Could make the frame
NIAMOR – 3-year-old colt by Golden Bridge out of Adventure Magic who is making his debut. His dam won 9 races in 81 starts. Could need this run
NOBEL JAYF – A three-year-old gelding by Django Riff out of Diska d’Am who is making his debut. His dam never won a race after 16 starts. Others are preferred
NOHA DE MARS – A three-year-old gelding by Real de Lou out of Bahia de Lou who is making his debut. His dam won 4 from 31 starts. Could earn some money
NUMBER ONE DEFLEUR – A three-year-old gelding by Helgafell out of A Flower who is making his debut. His dam won 4 from 28 starts. Could need this experience
NADAL LEM – Unreliable and finished 7th in a Class G at Caen over 2,450m on 5 October. Might play a minor role at very best
NIL DU BANNEY – Has only been modest of late and finished 7th in a Class F at Amiens over 2,400m on 3 October. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
NITBY – Has only been moderate of late and finished 8th in a Class H at Gournay-en-Bray over 2,550m on 7 October. Makes little appeal
NEW COCO – Not reliable and ran 6th in a Class E over this track and trip on 3 October. Needs to find a few lengths to score
NEW YORK STEF – Finished 7th in a Class F at Graignes over 2,700m on 2 October. Off form and needs to do more to score
NO NASDAK TODAY – Has been disqualified in 3 consecutive starts, the latest in a Class E at Enghien over 2,250m on 7 October. Hard to trust and others are preferred
NICOS BLEU – In good shape and finished third in a Class F at Cholet over 2,800m on 27 September. Can earn some more money
NOT SKY – Not disgraced when 4th in a Class F at Graignes over 2,700m on 2 October. Can get into the mix of things once again
NUAGE D’ENFER – Showed some improvement when a runner-up in a Class F at Graignes over 2,700m on 2 October. Has disqualification issues but might go one place better
NARUTO MALO – Showed a form return when third in a Class E over this track and trip on 3 October. Can be competitive again
NAME OF LOVE – Has been disqualified in 3 consecutive starts, the latest in a Class E over this course and distance on 3 October. Capable of scoring when staying on the trot
Summary: This is a tricky race to call! NUAGE D’ENFER (14) came up against a promising filly in his debut in this discipline, and looks an obvious choice on that evidence. NAME OF LOVE (16) and NARUTO MALO (15) have also shown some ability and merit consideration. Among the newcomers, NAKATOMI (1) is one to keep an eye on.
SELECTIONS
NUAGE D’ENFER (14) – NAME OF LOVE (16) – NARUTO MALO (15) – NAKATOMI (1)
C7 – PRIX DES SAGINES – 2050m (a1m1/4) – – Harness – EUR € 21,000
OPEN LETTER – Showed improvement when third in a Class E at Chateaubriant over 2,400m on 13 September. Can do even better this time around
OFFICINE – Has some fair form and finished 3rd in class E at Bohoerel-les-Rouen over 2500m on 4 October. Tougher task this time. Might place
OUTLANDING – Threatening to win and was runner-up on debut in a Class E at Les Andelys over 2,525m on 13 September. Could earn some more money
ONAHA STREET – Has some fair form and finsihed 3rd in Class D at Cholet over 2100m on 27 September. Capable of earning some more money
OLALA AULNAIES – Showed some improvement when 2nd in a Class E at Amiens over 2,400m on 5 September. Could play a minor role
OSKAYA – Finished 3rd on debut in a Class F at Laval over 2,050m on 24 September. Likely to improve and has claims
OVADA – Disqualified in a Class C at Vincennes over 2,200m on 18 September. Did better at this course before that and can bounce back to score
OLYMPE D’ANGIS – A two-year-old bay filly by Quaro out of Boucanière who is making her debut. Her dam won 3 of 84 starts. Could need this experience
OLYMPE KAYZ – Came home 9th in a Class C at Enghien over 2,150m on 28 September. Needs to do a bit more to score
ORADA BELLA – A two-year-old filly by Quaker Jet out of Harmada Bella who is making her debut. Her dam was unraced in France. Could need this experience
OZO MADRIK – A two-year-old filly by Very Nice Marceaux out of Ubris d’Espace who is making her debut. Her dam won once in 11 starts. Others make more appeal
OLYANNA – A two-year-old-year-old filly by Express Jet out of Gravity Délo who is making her debut. Her dam won once in 41 starts. Could need this run
ORIGINAL ARTIST – Finished 3rd on debut, in a Class G at Evreux over 2,100m on 27 September. Not disgraced that day and is not out of it
OBLADI OBLADA – A two-year-old bay filly, by Idao de Tillard out of Jakarta Galaa who is making her debut. Her dam won 3 of her 14 starts. Could earn some money
Summary: In this race for promising young horses, OVADA (7) gets the vote after finishing second here this summer behind a filly from the Duvaldestin stable who subsequently won at Enghien. However, OPEN LETTER (1) remains open to improvement, and can challenge for top honours. OSKAYA (6) and OLYANNA (12), both of whom made pleasing debuts, are also fillies with bright futures.
SELECTIONS
OVADA (7) – OPEN LETTER (1) – OSKAYA (6) – ORIGINAL ARTIST (13)
C8 – PRIX DES MESANGES – 2750m (a1m1/2) – Class F – Mounted – EUR € 19,500
NINON DI VIGNE – Disqualified in three of her four starts, including last time out in Class G at Caen over 2200m on 28 September. Hard to trust and others are preferred
NUIT DU PERCHE – A faller last time out in Class G at Lisieux over 2725m on 14 September. Has not shown much so far and others are preferred
NEMESIS DE BOISNEY – Has only been moderate so far and was 8th in Class H at Gournay-en-Bray over 2550m on 7 October. Needs to find a few lengths to score
NOSTALGIE DE BLAY – Continues to show modest form and was 7th in a Class E mounted race at Enghien over 2250m on 9 October. More is needed to win this race
NIGHT FLOWER – Kept to harness races so far and finished 7th in Class G at Saint-Malo over 2950m on 27 September. Might play a minor role
NIRVANA QUEEN – Finished 7th in a Class H mounted race at Gournay-en-Bray over 2550m on 7 October. More is needed to beat these rivals
NOEMIE D’AVEL – Disqualified last time out in a Class F harness race at Bihorel over 2500m on 4 October. Did better under the saddle and might play a minor role
NETTIE BREIZH – Disqualified in three of her five starts so far, including last time out in a Class F harness race at Cholet over 2800m on 27 September. Not easy to trust but can earn some money trying a mounted race
NININE DES FLOTS – Disqualified in four of her last five starts, including last time out in a Class F harness race at Cordemais over 2825m on 4 October. Hard to trust and others are much preferred
NACRE DE LA CHAULE – Has shown improvement of late and was fourth in a Class F harness race at Graignes over 2700m on 2 October. Can get involved in the finish once again
NOISETTE D’ATOUT – Improving and was runner-up in a Class F harness race at Villedieu-les-Poêles over 2800m on 13 September. Tries a mounted race but can go one place better
NO TIME TO JYL – Returned to form when third in a Class E mounted race over this course and distance on 19 September. Has disqualification issues but can score
NOTIDA – Showed what she is capable of with a victory in a Class G harness race at Caen over 2450m on 5 October. Can follow up on her mounted race debut
NANALAND – Yet to win a race and finished 9th in a Class E mounted race over this track and trip on 19 September. Needs to find a few lengths to score
NUSTINE – Threatening a victory and has been runner-up twice in a row, the latest in a Class F harness race at Cholet over 2800m on 27 September. Can score on her mounted race debut
Summary: Representing the Duvaldestin team, NOTIDA (13), already a winner in harness racing, will attract plenty of attention on her debut under the saddle. NUSTINE (15), another newcomer to the mounted discipline, is also worth watching, as is the progressive NOISETTE D’ATOUT (11). NO TIME TO JYL (12) finished third here in her first attempt under the saddle, also deserves consideration in a tricky lucky last race.
SELECTIONS – NOTIDA (13) – NUSTINE (15) – NO TIME TO JYL (12) – NOISETTE D’ATOUT (11)

French Selections Wednesday 14th

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