PARISLONGCHAMP - 15th September

Trainer of the day : Aidan-Patrick O'Brien (408, 404, 501) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (102, 203, 309, 404, 703) Horse of the day : (503) Dark Horse : Zavrinka (303)

Race 1

1. AKOYA - Ten time winner from seventeen. Landed a Group I at Deauville in his most recent start last month 2. AL SHAMOOS - Won a Group I at Abu Dhabi in November last year. Not as effective this season but remains hard to rule out 3. GENERAL LADY - Very smart performer at home in Poland but was well beaten in sole start on French soil

Summary

Only three runners for a 100 000 Euros race !!! (2) AL SHAMOOS has not yet been as good this season as she was last year. However, she finds here a great spot to return to the winners enclosure. The obvious threat to the selection is (1) AKOYA who comes in on the back of a Group I success at Deauville. (3) GENERAL LADY is unlikely to be involved for success.

Selections

(2) AL SHAMOOS - (1) AKOYA - (3) GENERAL LADY

Race 2

1. WAY TO PARIS - Registered a career-best effort when winning the Group II Prix Maurice de Nieuil over 14f at ParisLongchamp mid-July 2. WALDGEIST - Won this race last year. Scored easily in the before two solid efforts at Ascot in July. Big expectations 3. KISEKI - Top-class performer in whose victories include The 2017 Japanese Saint-Leger. Big player 4. SILVERWAVE - Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud winner back in 2016. Won a Listed race this year

Summary

It looks like a two horse race ! (2) WALDGEIST and (3) KISEKI have the same official rating but Andre Fabre's horse seems as good as ever this year and plays at home. He trounced his rivals in this contest last year and is expected to be hard to beat here too. It will take a very fit and game (3) KISEKI to come on top of the selection.

Selections

(2) WALDGEIST - (3) KISEKI - (1) WAY TO PARIS - (4) SILVERWAVE

Race 3

1. RAYON VERT - Competitive on a good day but has a bad draw and will find it hard to make the frame 2. MILLFIELD - Has done nothing of note since winning an identical race over course & distance last April. Must reaffirm 3. ZAVRINKA - Not much room off this current mark. Blinkered for the first time and has a bit to find 4. ZALAMEA - Posted some fair efforts over this course & distance last spring but has gone off the boil since then 5. SONG OF LIFE - Has turned a corner since June. Looks high in the handicap at present but remains hard to rule out 6. SALT LAKE CITY - Won over this course & distance in May. Has been in fine fettle since then. Player 7. FASTIDIOUS - Has not won for over a year but is competitive off current mark and should be respected 8. POST VAR - Very consistent sort since his career debut. Two good runs this term including one at this level. Leading chance 9. DARK AMERICAN - Except for his last run, has enjoyed a very good 2019. Ran too keen last time out and should make amends 10. SANDYSSIME - Won an identical race two starts back but well held last time out and seems high in the handicap at present 11. SHERE CALM - Excellent last two runs in this division but on fibresand. Has a bit to prove over today's course & distance 12. CARLTON CHOICE - Finished third in his last two starts in this class of event. Has a good draw and must be shortlisted 13. A HEAD AHEAD - Winner in this division early July. Has gone cold in two subsequent starts and is unlikely to shine off this current mark 14. WALEC - Disappointed in last start in this division. Has made the frame in two previous outings over course & distance 15. ZIVERI - Four time winner from twenty-six. Blows hot and cold but carries only 53.5 kilos and has Guyon on board 16. GLORIA - Two creditable efforts in this division last spring. Flopped in last two and must reaffirm

Summary

There is a lot to like about (8) POST VAR who finished a game third on his first start in this division. He has only raced twice this year so is sure to come on from his last run. The consistent (12) CARLTON CHOICE has a good draw and should be able to run close to the pace. He is a serious candidate too. (11) SHERE CALM has a big chance if he is not bothered by the change of surface.

Selections

(8) POST VAR - (12) CARLTON CHOICE - (11) SHERE CALM - (9) DARK AMERICAN - (6) SALT LAKE CITY - (3) ZAVRINKA - (7) FASTIDIOUS - (15) ZIVERI

Race 4

1. LIGNE D'OR - Three time winner from nine and that includes a Group III last year over 10.5f. Needs to improve 2. MUSIS AMICA - Eye-catching runner-up in the 2018 French Oaks. Not as effective since returning from the break 3. CHANNEL - Won the in June but most recently flopped in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. Tries the trip 4. PINK DOGWOOD - Has made the frame in all three starts at Group I level this year. Hugely respected 5. VILLA MARINA - Has improved nicely in last two outings but faces a much tougher assignment here and has never raced beyond 10.5f so far 6. TAMNIAH - Ran only twice this year and was last seen on the track when winning the group III Prix Minerve at Deauville one month ago. Progressive and can spring a surprise 7. ANAPURNA - Won all three starts this year including The Oaks ahead of (4) PINK DOGWOOD and (8) FLEETING. Not seen since 8. FLEETING - Third in Epsom Oaks and runner-up to (9) STAR CATCHER in Irish equivalent. Fit and ready so should be respected 9. STAR CATCHER - Won three from four this term including the Irish Oaks ahead of (8) FLEETING and (4) PINK DOGWOOD. Leading chance

Summary

What an absolute belter of a renewal of this great . Most people would agree that the unluckiest filly of this or any other season just has to be (8) FLEETING. One could argue that she should have won both the English and Irish Oaks and also at Royal Ascot while the distance of the Beverly D was too short last time. She can mow down the rapidly improving and high class (9) STAR CATCHER. (4) PINK DOGWOOD and (7) ANAPURNA can come home next.

Selections

(8) FLEETING - (9) STAR CATCHER - (4) PINK DOGWOOD - (7) ANAPURNA

Race 5

1. MOHAWK - Group II winner at two. Beaten a long way in the Prix du Jockey- Club last June. Easy winner of a condition race last time out 2. QUEST THE MOON - Won a Group III over course & distance last May before taking the fourth place in the German Derby. Respected 3. SOTTSASS - Impressive winner of the Prix du Jockey-Club last June. Off since then. Will not be fully fit today but remains the one to beat 4. VERONESI - Three time winner from seven. Likely to set the pace for stablemate (4) VERONESI 5. MUTAMAKINA - Dual winner from four. Runner-up in a Deauville Group II last time out. Has never raced beyond 10f

Summary

All eyes will be on (3) SOTTSASS for his return to competition after a summer on the sidelines. He has the assistance of a pacemaker and should be a tough nut to crack if he has made any progress since last spring. (2) QUEST THE MOON is likely to skip the Arc and will be at the top of his game for this race so could the surprise package.

Selections

(3) SOTTSASS - (2) QUEST THE MOON - (5) MUTAMAKINA - (1) MOHAWK

Race 6

1. SESTILIO JET - Won a Group III over course & distance last spring. Runner- up in a 5f Chantilly Group II in most recent start 2. MUBAALEGH - Lightly-raced gelding who was runner-up on both starts this term including in a German Listed Race 3. FORZA CAPITANO - A close second to (11) SHADES OF BLUE last time in a Listed at Maisons-Laffitte. Respected 4. GOLD VIBE - Very consistent performer at this level of competition but has not won a race for about two years 5. BUONASERA - Useful mare in but does not appear to be up to the task here. Others preferred 6. STAKE ACCLAIM - Useful UK sprinter who was beaten three lengths when runner-up to Spinning Memories over 6f last time out at Deauville 7. HACKNEY ROAD - Useful mare in Spain that won by a neck a Class 2 contest at La Teste one month ago. Takes a major step up in grade 8. COMEDIA ERIA - Creditable last two efforts over 6f in Group III races. Unlikely to win but a place chance 9. SAMSKARA - Won her two starts with ease this year. Progressive filly but takes a big step up in grade 10. GLASS SLIPPERS - Dual winner in UK last year and most recently won a Deauville Listed by a head 11. SHADES OF BLUE - Won a Listed ahead of (3) FORZA CAPITANO in July at Maisons-Laffitte. Runner-up in a Group III and a Listed since then 12. POETRY - Well beaten fourth in a Deauville Group III last time out. Drop in distance will favour

Summary

This Group Three sprint will be run at an absolutely blistering pace so if you blink you will miss it. The overseas challengers have been taking all before them this season and this might be hard watching for the home supporters as well. Clive Cox really knows what it takes when he comes raiding and his (11) SHADES OF BLUE looks really primed today. Fellow raiders, (12) POETRY and (6) STAKE ACCLAIM cann make it a clean sweep for the British with (4) GOLD VIBE best of the home brigade.

Selections

(11) SHADES OF BLUE - (12) POETRY - (6) STAKE ACCLAIM - (4) GOLD VIBE

Race 7

1. FAS - Has shown a nice rebound of form in his last two starts but this is a much tougher assignment here today 2. TOUR TO PARIS - Champion horse in . Has won two class 1 since racing in . Very impressive last time out and should be respected 3. CITY LIGHT - Best sprinter in France last year. Showed a promising rebound of form last time out on fibresand. Big player 4. LARCHMONT LAD - Effective over 7f in UK. Good last effort in a Group III at Goodwood. Enters the equation 5. RED TORCH - Five wins from 5f to 7f. Consistent in the handicap division but faces a stiff task here 6. MARIANAFOOT - Six time winner from 7f to 8f. Runner-up to Polydream in last start at Longchamp back in July 7. STUNNING SPIRIT - Consistently finishes in the thick of things at this level of competition but just can't get his nose in front 8. GRAIGNES - Has failed to make the frame in his last three starts at Group I level but this is easier and should be a leading actor 9. LILLY KAFEINE - Has improved nicely in last two starts for new connections and can get a look in 10. MOMKIN - Seldom wins races but went close in a Goodwood Group III last time out. Can go one better this time round 11. URWALD - Impressive winner of a Listed over course & distance last April but has flopped in three subsequent starts 12. BRAVO SIERRA - One win from six starts. Runner-up in last two including in a Listed at Deauville over 6f

Summary

The remarkable rise and rise of (3) CITY LIGHT as a manufactured sprinter early last year was a joy to watch and he was oh so unlucky not to collect the big Group One Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot also last season. It has not exactly gone to plan since then but a confidence boosting win last time will leave him spot on for this. (6) MARIANAFOOT is versatile and ca take second. (10) MOMKIN and (4) LARCHMONT LAD are good types too.

Selections

(3) CITY LIGHT - (6) MARIANAFOOT - (10) MOMKIN - (4) LARCHMONT LAD

Race 8

1. LINDY LOU - Broke maiden tag in June over 6f at Strasbourg. Has blown hot and cold since then. First run in a handicap 2. GOLD STEP - One win from four. First run in a handicap and first race for new yard 3. YOUNG MAN - Won first time out at Deauville at the beginning of July. Two creditable efforts in class 2 races since 4. LILY APPLE - Won on second time of asking over 7f at Vichy. Well beaten in a class 2 at Craon in next start 5. ALKAID - Broke maiden tag over 5.5f at Maisons-Laffitte on second start. Unplaced in a Listed since. Tries the trip 6. VOLYNKA - Four start maiden who was third in a Class 1 contest over 7f last time out at Clairefontaine. Respected 7. LA RECONQUISTA - Two places from three starts so far and seems on a workable mark on handicap debut 8. JARNAC - Posted three creditable efforts in maidens so far including last two over 7f. Enters the equation 9. ATLANTICA - Broke maiden tag on fourth attempt in a claimer. Fourth in a Deauville nursery on debut for new connections last month 10. GALADINE - Unplaced in first two starts in maidens but showed some progress when third in a claimer last time 11. PINK PRINCESS - Six start maiden who was a distant runner-up in a nursery handicap at Deauville last time out. Can make the frame

Summary

Fitted with blinkers for the first time, (7) LA RECONQUISTA also benefits from a three pounds allowance from promising apprentice Thomas Trullier and gets the vote in this last contest of the day. There was not much between (2) GOLD STEP and (3) YOUNG MAN at Vichy this summer and both go into the race with a live chance. (6) VOLYNKA is worth a good look in.

Selections

(7) LA RECONQUISTA - (2) GOLD STEP - (3) YOUNG MAN - (6) VOLYNKA

MAUQUENCHY - 15th September

Trainer of the day : Jean-Luc Dersoir (216, 202, 615) Jockey of the day : David Thomain (202, 414, 615, 715, 807) Horse of the day : Echo du Vivier (513) Dark Horse : Duménix du Clos (705)

Race 1

1. DALDRY DE L'ANTE - No slouch on a good day but disappointing in last two and chances limited 2. DALTON NOA - Enjoying something of a renaissance this year. Surprisingly defeated at Compiegne last time but can redeem himself and win this 3. DANDY - Encouraged here late July but faces some better horses this time and can be passed over 4. DIANE DU COQ - Reassured on turf a fortnight ago. In the frame in two of three here and will have her supporters 5. DIANE DU PALAIS - Proven here and currently at the top of her game. Beaten only by a very good horse last time and can impose 6. CAPUCINE PHIL - Can trot but reliability not her strong suit. Untried here and not an obvious choice 7. DUCHESSE DU DOME - Missed out by little in the professional ranks at Amiens earlier in the month. Starts in front here and in similar form can make her presence felt 8. DREAM CROWN - Kicked the summer off well but out of the picture in last three and can expect to have few takers 9. CARLA THORIS - Faithful servant that has hardly set a foot wrong this summer. Untried here but breaks in front and will have her chances 10. DUO DE BELLOUET - Blows hot and cold but imposed here late June. Well beaten in two since though and others preferred 11. CARDINAL DU VALLON - Lost his way late last season and has picked up this term where he left off 12. BEAUTIFUL FORTUNA - Useful sort that has twice imposed at this level here and even though on the second line this time can make her presence felt 13. AZUR DE LA TAUTE - Moderate type that has placed just once in nine this year and from the second line will have his work cut out 14. CACHOU DES MOLANDS - Rarely makes the grade in the amateur division but in present form is hard to ignore 15. BEAU D'ARQUENAY - Quality element with form at a superior level. Seldom fails to fire for Baty and looks a player

Summary

Like a horse reborn since dropping down the class ladder (5) DIANE DU PALAIS returns to a track she appreciates and in the absence of Celia De Feugeres can have her way. That being said she will be pitted against the remarkably consistent (2) DALTON NOA who has won ten of his last twelve races. (15) BEAU D'ARQUENAY has excellent amateur credentials and even from the second line can play a prominent role. (7) DUCHESSE DU DOME got back in the game at Amiens recently and from the first row looks competitive for a cheque.

Selections

(5) DIANE DU PALAIS - (2) DALTON NOA - (15) BEAU D'ARQUENAY - (7) DUCHESSE DU DOME

Race 2

1. FRANNIE NATHEO - Modest filly that has yet to make the first three and can be confidently ruled out 2. FLAMENCO JIEL - Not easy to handle but showed at La Capelle what he is capable of and will not be far off the mark as long as he stays in stride 3. FILOU DE SUCE - 18 starts and yet to get off the mark. One place in six under the saddle and no threat 4. FERTOIS DE BEAUM - Complicated but made the frame on only appearance with Lamy in the irons and must be taken seriously 5. FOLLOW VET - Placed just twice in eight starts in the discipline and will have few takers 6. FAIRLIGHT - Has shown better aptitude for this branch of the game. Well beaten last time but one to note all the same 7. FLEUR DE JAL - Totally out of the picture in four ridden starts to date and unlikely to influence the result 8. FANGIO DE CREPIN - Moderate type that has won under the saddle. Steps up in class but hind shoes off for first time and will generate some interest 9. FIRST D'ARRY - Delicate but encouraged behind (2) FLAMENCO JIEL on penultimatee start. Faulted next time though and others easier to back 10. FORTUNO DE VIETTE - Pleased under harness earlier this month. Is confirmed under the saddle and with application can figure prominently 11. FIDEL DE BANVILLE - Sanctioned on only appearance in the discipline but imposed under harness last weekend and will have his chances if form transitions 12. FAST LOULOU - Capable when focused but unraced since May and will need the outing 13. FARFIR - Sanctioned in five of last six but can trot when applied and must be retained 14. FOLLE TIGRESSE - Has done nothing of note for some time and can be confidently passed over 15. FLEUR DU GUELIER - Erratic but won easily at Le Mont 12 days ago and in similar form can again go close 16. FRENCH KISS JIEL - Has never failed to deliver over course and distance and if fully fit can win this

Summary

A considerably more composed horse in this specialty (16) FRENCH KISS JIEL imposed under these conditions before being sent for a break. He has just one race in him and steps up in class but still looks the horse to beat. (15) FLEUR DU GUELIER is not the most reliable element in the field but she imposed in very good order earlier in the month and with form maintained will have her chances. (10) FORTUNO DE VIETTE is no champion but returns to a discipline in which he has form and with hind shoes off can give this a good go. (2) FLAMENCO JIEL gave a fine account at La Capelle last time out and with application can finish in the mix. (13) FARFIR is a tricky one too but on good behaviour can get a look in.

Selections

(16) FRENCH KISS JIEL - (15) FLEUR DU GUELIER - (10) FORTUNO DE VIETTE - (2) FLAMENCO JIEL - (13) FARFIR

Race 3

1. GIORGIO CALL ME - Modest colt that has failed to make the grade in three this season and can be ruled out 2. GALAK DE LA CAVEE - In the frame in two of first three but trounced in last two and must reaffirm 3. GABRIEL BRECY - Got career off to a decent start but below par last time. Winner of only outing going left handed but still not an obvious choice 4. GLORY ISLAND - Just one decent effort to her name so far. Makes first appearance for four months and unlikely to spring any surprises 5. GAVROCHE PAULO - Hardy sort that left a good impression in victory on turf early August. Unraced since and returns to a hard surface but a player all the same 6. GAUCHO BLUE - Showed early promise but has since lost his way. Below par on return and needs to find more 7. GLADIATOR DES BAUX - Has looked a serious horse since debuting two months ago. By no means disgraced in a Vincennes Class D recently and can get in on the action 8. GROUPIE DU QUENNE - Has started to come good over past six weeks. Opened her account a fortnight ago and can give this a good go 9. GERONIMO DU LOU - Showed considerable ability earlier in the year. Made a decent comeback at Cabourg and will have come on for the run. Place chance 10. GOURGANDINE - Useful filly making first appearance since late April and will need the race 11. GRATIAS AVIS - Excellent over recent weeks. Goes first time left handed but will be dangerous if he turns 12. GASTON DE L'ANTE - Gives a good account for the most part. Failed to fire last time but gets a Thomain drive here and will be afforded every chance 13. GENNY MAUVAISVILLE - Can prove a handful but has ample ability. Showed improvement in last two and must be respected 14. GOLDORACK QUICK - Solid as a rock since his June debut. In the frame in last two here and can get off the mark this time

Summary

In the frame in all four starts to date (14) GOLDORACK QUICK has shown a liking for these conditions and it would be no surprise if he opened his account. Abrivard can nevertheless expect to encounter resistance from the good (11) GRATIAS AVIS who goes first time left-handed. (5) GAVROCHE PAULO is unlikely to repeat his Agon victory but can still put on a good show. (9) GERONIMO DU LOU should not be too far off the mark.

Selections

(14) GOLDORACK QUICK - (11) GRATIAS AVIS - (5) GAVROCHE PAULO - (9) GERONIMO DU LOU

Race 4

1. FOLIE D'OREL - Has twice failed to confirm her Saint Omer success and will have few takers 2. FOU DU ROI - Ended last season on a high note but out of the picture in all three this year and can be ruled out 3. FAVORITE JENILOU - Has gone from strength to strength over the past month. Breaks in front here and is not incapable of imposing 4. FIONA LA JARRIE - Excellent during the spring but has since lost her way and unlikely to spring any surprises 5. FURYO DES RIOULTS - Capable sort but has not been firing on all cylinders lately and will need to find more 6. FLASH DE BUCY - Has done little of note this year and no chance on first appearance for over three months 7. FERIA DELIGHT - Clearly capable but not the easiest to handle. Is clearly in form but has never delivered going left handed and others preferred this time 8. FEDORA DU CHATELET - Has hardly set a foot wrong of late. Returns to a hard surface but should still give an honest account 9. FLASH QUICK - Not easy to handle but with stride in check would have finished close to (3) FAVORITE JENILOU last time and on better behaviour can set the record straight 10. FANJO DES PRES - Late developer that has started to come good. Seen more often than not on turf but benefits from a fine entry and with Lamy in charge must not be underestimated 11. FRANCESCO - Has this year failed to confirm the super start to his career and chances slim 12. FLASH LOVE - Has looked very ordinary since placing at Vire late June and needs to show another side 13. FIGATELLIX DU CIRE - Mixes the good with the less good but likes Mauquenchy. Comes here fresh and will not be far off the mark 14. FLECHE DU CEDRE - Fine campaigner that met no opposition last time out and even with an extra 25m to travel can confirm

Summary

Impressive in a trio of races over the past month (14) FLECHE DU CEDRE deservedly opened his annual account at Laval three weeks ago and even from the second line can double up. The progressive (3) FAVORITE JENILOU has done nothing but improve of late and the 25m head-start could well be key. The erratic (9) FLASH QUICK would have finished close to her at Chateaubriant last weekend had he not faulted but can more than make amends. (13) FIGATELLIX DU CIRE tends to go well here and will not go home empty-handed.

Selections

(14) FLECHE DU CEDRE - (3) FAVORITE JENILOU - (9) FLASH QUICK - (13) FIGATELLIX DU CIRE

Race 5

1. ECHO D'UKA - Imposed over shorter here two years ago but has done nothing noteworthy since and can be written off 2. EARLY MARCH - Won one of two at the venue but unseen since last autumn and will need the race 3. EXTASE DE JAFRAN - Regularly gives her best but has been found wanting lately and must raise her game 4. ETOILE DE LA COUR - Somewhat disappointing since imposing at Avranches three months ago. Will be fresh though and can get a look in 5. EMIR PERRINE - No slouch on a good day and clearly in form. Breaks in front this time and can make the first five 6. EVE DU BOUILLON - No champion but is confirmed here. Recent clinkers though do nothing to aid her plight 7. EOWYN DE NEEL - Unremarkable mare that has placed just once in last seven. Starts in front here but others still preferred 8. EPICE DELADOU - Capable at a lower level on a good day. Has no references going left handed and others preferred 9. EAGLE DE VAUVILLE - Just one real blip in last five outings. Imposed at Les Sables last time and from the front row will have his chances 10. ECLAIR DE LAUMONT - Has ample ability but very complicated and recent results do nothing to inspire confidence 11. ELITLOPPET - Completely off the boil this season and has no realistic chance 12. EXCALIBUR ARTHUR - Has never delivered at Mauquenchy but is clearly in form and should not be ignored 13. ECHO DU VIVIER - Serious sort that has won seven of last nine. Unbeaten at Mauquenchy and quite simply the horse to beat 14. EMBA DU VIVIER - On a decent run lately. Will be more at ease over this longer distance and can apply the pressure on (13) ECHO DU VIVIER 15. ELARA FRAZEENNE - Capricious type but can trot when focused. Imposed at Le Mont 12 days ago and with stride in check can again play a prominent role 16. EPEE DE L'EPINE - Moderate mare but form heading in the right direction. Unplaced in both starts here though and with shoes on can be passed over

Summary

On an excellent run of form this year (13) ECHO DU VIVIER returns to a track at which he has never been bested and can maintain his perfect status. He will still meet opposition from (14) EMBA DU VIVIER who will be considerably better suited to this longer trip. The complicated (15) ELARA FRAZEENNE reassured connections at Le Mont recently and on good behaviour can put on another good show. (9) EAGLE DE VAUVILLE is back at his best and the 25m head-start will do his prospects no disservice. (5) EMIR PERRINE gives away no distance this time and will be more competitive than he was at Graignes a fortnight ago.

Selections

(13) ECHO DU VIVIER - (14) EMBA DU VIVIER - (15) ELARA FRAZEENNE - (9) EAGLE DE VAUVILLE - (5) EMIR PERRINE

Race 6

1. DONJON DE LAVAL - Unremarkable trotter with better references at a lower level and can be passed over 2. DERBY D'AZE - In excellent shape for past two months. Lost his action at Laval but with application can play a prominent role 3. DIVA DU MEXIQUE - Nothing noteworthy on her formsheet all year and has shown the limit of her capacity in the specialty 4. ELVIS MADJI - Very disappointing since imposing at Laval late June but with stride in check can get a look in 5. DISCO D'EM - Not the easiest to handle but likes Mauquenchy and is presently in top shape. With application will not be far off the mark 6. EMMA DE ZAERI - Debuts in the discipline after a poor streak in the other code and unlikely to trouble the opposition 7. EZIGOR NATHANPI - Has bags of ability but just one race in him since last autumn. Is barefoot with A.Abrivard though and should not be underestimated 8. DANCER FOR MONEY - Respectable this term but not as sharp as he was last season and needs to raise his game 9. EGERIE DE BANVILLE - Has shown decent aptitude for the ridden code. Was not disgraced at Vincennes last week and can get a look in 10. DJOY DE BELLANDE - Hardy mare that consistently gives her best. Caught the eye at Vichy last time and could pleasantly surprise 11. DAISY DE VOUEDE - Has bags of ability and is proven here but currently off the boil and others preferred 12. DALILA DE VIETTE - Went close at Cabourg before faulting when full of running next time and looks main threat to (15) EURASIA JIEL 13. ESPRIT DIVIN - Acquits himself well for the most part but will need to improve on latest performance 14. DELICIOUS QUALITY - Rather disappointing in both codes for some time and will have few takers 15. EURASIA JIEL - Solid in two of last four including victory over course and distance and can repeat 16. ELITE TURGOT - Complicated at the best of times but has merit and on good behaviour will not be far from the action

Summary

Seldom disappointing when applied (15) EURASIA JIEL won with authority here late July and after having convinced at Cabourg next time looks eminently capable of imposing again. (12) DALILA DE VIETTE has nothing to prove here and with stride in check will be no pushover. (2) DERBY D'AZE rarely lets the side down when he can keep his action together and should appreciate these conditions. (16) ELITE TURGOT is never far from faulting but has hind shoes off this time and must be respected. (5) DISCO D'EM has never failed to deliver here and in current form should have a good hand to play.

Selections

(15) EURASIA JIEL - (12) DALILA DE VIETTE - (2) DERBY D'AZE - (16) ELITE TURGOT - (5) DISCO D'EM

Race 7

1. DIVINE MONCEAU - Placed on her only start at the venue. Latterly imposed in the amateur category and even with shoes on can still get a look in 2. DELNA DES PLAINES - Springs the occasional surprise but currently struggling with form and chances limited 3. DOLLAR TILLY - Good consistent sort with a liking for Mauquenchy. Unraced since late June but can still get in on the action 4. DIAMOND BOURBON - Modest type that has done nothing of note for past 12 months and his Mauquenchy record speaks for itself 5. DUMENIX DU CLOS - Faithful servant that was surprisingly below par at Durtal but is confirmed here and can more than make amends 6. DEAL DE CAHOT - Occasionally indisciplined but otherwise in excellent shape. Pleased on only start here and from the front line looks competitive for a spot on the podium 7. DORBINOS - Very hard to knock when he can stay in stride. Set his personal best at Graignes last month and looks the one to beat 8. DRAKKAR DU RELAIS - Very disappointing in last six starts and unlikely to trouble the judge 9. DIVINE NUIT - Has raced relatively productively so far this season. Never failed to deliver here and will have her supporters 10. DIVA D'OUVILLE - Seldom far from the action when focused. Won one of five here but others still preferred 11. DERBY D'URZY - Can trot but blows hot and cold. Made the frame on lone start here but others easier to back 12. DUC DE COURTAMBLAY - Not the most dependable but is well entered here. Will appreciate the Mauquenchy profile and can go close 13. DAME JENILOU - Never far from losing her action and stays shod here. No threat 14. DON SALLUSTE - Consistent sort for the most part. Got back in the game last month but has other priorities and best to wait 15. DINO VOLO - Quality element with nothing to prove at this level and is proven here. On the second line but still a serious proposition

Summary

Occasionally indisciplined he may be but (7) DORBINOS has been in cracking form of late and under these conditions can have his way. (15) DINO VOLO incurs the penalty but still looks good enough to give him a run for his money. (12) DUC DE COURTAMBLAY benefits from a superb entry and even though somewhat erratic he can give this a good go if applied. (6) DEAL DE CAHOT gave a fine account in the amateur division earlier in the month and steps back up in class with legitimate ambition.

Selections

(7) DORBINOS - (15) DINO VOLO - (12) DUC DE COURTAMBLAY - (6) DEAL DE CAHOT

Race 8

1. CLOWN DE LOCQ - In the frame in one of three here and no chance on first start for 2.5 months 2. DESIREZ MOI - Has looked decidedly ordinary since imposing at Arras late June and can be passed over 3. BALADE D'HERMES - Last made the first three in March 2018 and in present condition will have few if any friends 4. DON JUAN DU HOULEY - Complicated but has won two of last four when barefoot. Showed his form at Cabourg last time and must be afforded respect 5. BLUFF - Complicated but has ample ability. Pleased in one of two here and after a short breather returns with a good hand to play 6. DAUPHIN DU PRE - Faithful for the most part when he can maintain stride but latest results do little to inspire confidence 7. DAME DE TILLARD - Can prove a handful but evidently in form. Thomain has deserted (13) DOCTEUR D'ERABLE for this one and looks a major player 8. CROATIE D'AMOUR - Serious mare that flew up on comeback at Strasbourg ten days ago and is thoroughly capable of doubling her money 9. BON PARCOURS - Heavily campaigned trotter that seldom makes any impact and time he was given a lengthy break 10. D'ARTAGNAN FRANCE - Modest sort that encouraged last month but failed to confirm next time and can be passed over 11. ALINLOR - A total write off so far this season and no sign of an imminent return to form 12. ARAGONAISE - Seldom gets her nose in front these days but returns to her favourite hunting ground and can pick up a stake 13. DOCTEUR D'ERABLE - Fine campaigner with nothing to prove at this level but has other priorities and best to wait 14. APERTO WILD - Dependability not his strong suit but takes a big dip in class and can play a small role if he reproduces his Royan performance

Summary

At the top of her game since April 2018 (8) CROATIE D'AMOUR recently made a victorious re-entry at Strasbourg and will take all the beating. (7) DAME DE TILLARD is the choice of David Thomain here and she will not be far off the mark if applied. (4) DON JUAN DU HOULEY may not be to everyone's liking but he is clearly in form and on good behaviour can go close. (5) BLUFF drops marginally in category and can get in on the action.

Selections

(8) CROATIE D'AMOUR - (7) DAME DE TILLARD - (4) DON JUAN DU HOULEY - (5) BLUFF

EVREUX - 15th September

Trainer of the day : Waldemar Hickst (106, 203, 404, 606) Jockey of the day : Morgan Delalande (305, 507, 808) Horse of the day : Letty's Marvel (104) Dark Horse : Eclectic Bird (203)

Race 1

1. JOE THE TINKER - Remains a maiden after thirty three runs and cannot be looked at in any way 2. SA MOLA - One win from nine. Third in a claimer at Deauville last time out so every chance 3. RACHAEL'S ROCKET - Just the one win from forty. Fourth here last time out. More is required 4. LETTY'S MARVEL - All three runs have come this year. Placed in first two and off the mark at Vittel last time 5. DESTINATA - Remains a maiden after a dozen runs and surely has a very big task on 6. MARCHE NUPTIAL - Fourth on only run which came at Hamburg in July and will have to do better than that

Summary

(4) LETTY'S MARVEL is chosen for this opening four year old conditions class three event. (4) LETTY'S MARVEL has to be of interest having had only the three runs which all came this season and having been placed in first came good last time at Vittel. He is so unexposed. (2) SA MOLA is the only serious danger and will be well supported. (5) DESTINATA and (6) MARCHE NUPTIAL can come next.

Selections

(4) LETTY'S MARVEL - (2) SA MOLA - (5) DESTINATA - (6) MARCHE NUPTIAL

Race 2

1. ACTION PARFAITE - A dual winner from thirty one. Has frame claims perhaps maybe without winning 2. MUNTASEER - Placed third in two of his seven runs and may even better that here today 3. ECLECTIC BIRD - Placed in all five runs mixed between and this country. Sets the standard 4. FISTON - Placed in last two of five outings but has been absent for well over a year now 5. ZAPPEUR - One win from ten runs but very soundly beaten last time out so work to do 6. LE CONNETABLE - Unbeaten on all three outings to date and has so much to do at this stage 7. FAROLLA - A newcomer by Redback who is making belated debut here and is best watched here

Summary

The record of Waldemar Hickst when he travels one over from Germany is second to none and his (3) ECLECTIC BIRD really looks like banker material here. The Zoffany gelding has never been out of the frame in five runs and a third at Pornichet last time would be good enough. (2) MUNTASEER and (1) ACTION PARFAITE can fight for second in front of (5) ZAPPEUR.

Selections

(3) ECLECTIC BIRD - (2) MUNTASEER - (1) ACTION PARFAITE - (5) ZAPPEUR

Race 3

1. MOONLIGHT IN JAPAN - One win from seventeen but only eleventh last time out so work to do here 2. CRYING OVER HERE - Placed in two of ten outings and must simply do so much better to have any chance 3. NEWMILLENIUM ANGEL - Unplaced on all three outings and is another that must find something from somewhere 4. GRAND SECRET - One win from twenty five. Form not there at the present and is not fancied 5. MY DRAMA QUEEN - A dual winner from eighteen starts. Much better fourth at Chantilly last time 6. HIT THE TRACK JACK - Two wins from a dozen runs. Unplaced last time out and will do well to win here 7. APOTHEOSE - Placed on penultimate start of four and may well challenge for the frame here 8. PHILIPPINE COBRA - One win from fifteen. Runner up at Chantilly last time and has every chance 9. RECOVERY ROAD - Still a maiden after a dozen outings and would appear to have a lot to do 10. MADISON VANZALES - Still a maiden after twenty eight runs but has been placed on several occasions 11. NONAYNEVERNOMORE - Unplaced on all half dozen outings and surely has a big task on hands today 12. FABLED - Runner up on penultimate start of ten and surely should break maiden tag at some stage

Summary

This three year old handicap only may be won by (8) PHILIPPINE COBRA. She came back to form when a very solid runner up at Chantilly on the last day of last month so the form is there for a big effort. (5) MY DRAMA QUEEN must be noted as a big challenger. (12) FABLED and (10) MADISON VANZALES can hit the frame.

Selections

(8) PHILIPPINE COBRA - (5) MY DRAMA QUEEN - (12) FABLED - (10) MADISON VANZALES

Race 4

1. MAN OF LETTERS - Five wins from thirty. Eighth at Deauville last time so more needed now 2. PANTOMIME - A dual winner from thirty four runs but must better recent engagements 3. EN SOUPLESSE - A three time victor from thirty six and a good runner up at Le Touquet last time out 4. GRAZILLA SHAKY - One success from nineteen and may some sort of place claims on the best of those 5. MONSIEUR BANDIDO - A dual victor from thirty five outings but must do better here today to score another 6. CREASY MIX - A three time winner from twenty two but form does not seem to be there at this moment 7. DOM TOMMY - Half a dozen wins from seventy three including penultimate start at Pornichet 8. BIELLA - A dual winner from twenty nine. Placed in latest two and must have a squeak here 9. DOUVILLE - A two time winner from thirty three and fair runner up here last time out 10. VAPORETTO CAPRI - Four time winner from thirty four and recent form leaves a lot to be desired

Summary

A class three handicap here and perhaps it can fall to (9) DOUVILLE who went agonizingly close here last time out and now off the same mark is entitled to bag this prize as the likely favourite. (3) EN SOUPLESSE has every chance on form and rates a threat. (4) GRAZILLA SHAKY and (8) BIELLA look next in.

Selections

(9) DOUVILLE - (3) EN SOUPLESSE - (4) GRAZILLA SHAKY - (8) BIELLA

Race 5

1. PUNKIE - One win from fourteen which came three starts back. Must still buck up ideas 2. FOXY POWER - Just the one win from seventeen so is another that needs to do better 3. MIENGO - Just the one promising start when fourth at Le Touquet last month. Unexposed 4. BUNGLE GENEROUS - Belated debut but is by good speed sire in Bungleinthejungle. Best watched 5. LATE EDITION - Placed two times in six starts and has been taking on some strong opposition 6. DEEP STATE - Placed in two of seven outings and should be capable of a bold show perhaps 7. JUST PROUD - A three time winner from seventeen including last two in a row so every chance 8. MINTASH - A newcomer by Olympic Glory and should be viewed here for the future maybe 9. PASSION FOR LIFE - Still to place in four outings but has fewer convictions than most to be fair 10. CONTROVENTO - One success from eight but has run well on other occasions as well so noted 11. VALGABELLE - Well beaten in both runs last season and has a lot of questions to answer here 12. OBE LI - Finished eighth on debut at Clairefontaine Deauville last month so must do better 13. COOL WINE - One win from seven and a runner up at Saint Malo last time out so is noted 14. KOTKILLA - Unplaced on all six outings and surely questions to answer here now too

Summary

A very average looking claiming event for three year olds and it may go to (7) JUST PROUD who is now on a hat trick after wins at Brehal and Saint Malo. It looks folly to oppose him here. The forecast may be brought up by (5) LATE EDITION who has strong claims too. (3) MIENGO and (13) COOL WINE are also rated.

Selections

(7) JUST PROUD - (5) LATE EDITION - (3) MIENGO - (13) COOL WINE

Race 6

1. MEANDRO - Former smart sort and won last time out at Orleans so very much in form 2. NABUNGA - Half a dozen wins from forty five but only fourth at Chantilly last time. Frame claims 3. PAYNE'S GRAY - A three time winner from thirty five. In very good form of late so ruled in 4. SANDOSIDE - Ten time winner from one hundred and fourteen and looks a little exposed now 5. DIVINE SPIRITE - Four time winner from twenty two including last two at Rochefort and Craon 6. GYSOAVE - A three time winner from twenty seven but can be unpredictable at times 7. ELUSIVE DANCER - A three time winner from seventeen. Fourth at Clairefontaine Deauville last time 8. NAPOLITAIN SIZING - A newcomer by Doyen for big owners but surely best watched here for the future 9. CLYTIE - A three time winner from twenty two. Good third at Chantilly last time out

Summary

Form is temporary but class is permanent. That is a true statement that has stood the test of time. (1) MEANDRO fits the bill having been a grand and classy individual for quiet some time now and should have the edge here in this. (7) ELUSIVE DANCER can be trusted to take second in front of (2) NABUNGA and (6) GYSOAVE.

Selections

(1) MEANDRO - (7) ELUSIVE DANCER - (2) NABUNGA - (6) GYSOAVE

Race 7

1. ENVERGURE - Just the one win from twenty but good runner up at Fontainebleau last time out 2. MDRACAFEU - One win from eight. Third at Chateaubriant last time and will be close here 3. KINCADE - Remains a maiden after nineteen and latest two efforts are poor to say the least 4. PHOENIX ROSE - Runner up in two latest three and while still a maiden has a chance here 5. FRENCH SUNDAY - Unplaced in all three outings and looks to have zero chance here as well 6. PHILOSOPHY - Just the two places in eleven runs and very easy to turn a blind eye to chances 7. DEVILIN - Remains a maiden after eighteen runs and surely has a mammoth task on hands here

Summary

In truth this looks a match up between (2) MDRACAFEU and (1) ENVERGURE who look very evenly matched but a slight preference is for the former as that one has a nicer look to form and is much more unexposed to be fair. (4) PHOENIX ROSE and (6) PHILOSOPHY can come home at a respectable distance behind them.

Selections

(2) MDRACAFEU - (1) ENVERGURE - (4) PHOENIX ROSE - (6) PHILOSOPHY

Race 8

1. NAOUSA - A three time winner from sixty two. Placed in latest two in so in some kind of form 2. LA JUBANAISE - Four time winner from forty eight and will need to better last few runs but may do so 3. NOTORIOUS IMPERIAL - Just the one win from forty three but latest few efforts not so good at all 4. CROPUS - A dual winner from thirty races. More is required here today it seems 5. ALARCOS - Thrice a victor from forty four but cannot be fancied on all recent form 6. DEMOISELLEDAVIGNON - Half a dozen wins from thirty two. Placed third last time at Divonne. In form 7. CALMOS JO - Remains a maiden after twenty outings and is readily ruled out at any price 8. CAPRICE DE VENUS - Half a dozen wins from forty nine. Runner up in last two including here last time 9. REDBULLDEVAIGE - Just the one success from thirty eight. Could still challenge for a place 10. MALISSUN - Still a maiden after thirteen and shows no sign of shedding that status

Summary

(8) CAPRICE DE VENUS looks a bit of a wager here in the getting out stakes. The veteran gelding has come back to form after a lay off this season and was just beaten here last time. He looks good to deal with the challenges of (6) DEMOISELLEDAVIGNON and (9) REDBULLDEVAIGE with a hope for (1) NAOUSA as well.

Selections

(8) CAPRICE DE VENUS - (6) DEMOISELLEDAVIGNON - (9) REDBULLDEVAIGE - (1) NAOUSA