CLAIREFONTAINE - 4th August

Trainer of the day : David Smaga (202, 802)

Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (203, 303, 404, 509)

Horse of the day : Mais Si (701)

Dark Horse : Shiver In The River (602)

Race 1 1. EVOCATEUR - Versatile and ultra-consistent on both surfaces. Be involved

2. LE PIN - Has shown enough ability to contest the outcome. Include

3. BOREALE - Last-start winner back in November. Seasonal reappearance

4. BOURGES - Runner-up over a similar trip last time. Will be competitive

5. DEW PEARL - Improved with each start this year, culminating in last-start success. More to do this time

6. REINE VERTE - Showed little in only start on the flat (all-weather) this season and has since been campaigned over hurdles

7. PROSE POEM - Has demonstrated a fair degree of ability. Can improve making seasonal reappearance

Summary Few with winning credentials in the opener, but none more so than (2) LE PIN who has made steady improvement this year. He was a close-up 3rd on the all-weather last time and should make his presence felt if building on that effort. He'll face stiff competition, though, from consistent (1) EVOCATEUR who continues to knock on the door of a first victory, after a string of creditable performance on both surfaces. (4) BOURGES makes most appeal of the remainder.

Selections

(2) LE PIN - (1) EVOCATEUR - (4) BOURGES - (3) BOREALE

Race 2 1. FLAMBYSISTER - Continues to hold her form well. Concedes weight but shouldn't be far off

2. FIXED RATE - Hugely progressive last-start winner. Relished a step up in trip last time and should improve to go close

3. SHALANI - Consistent, lightly raced colt who is still on the up. Can contest sporting blinkers for the first time

4. DASCOT YOUM - Made a pleasing winning debut last month. Should improve to be involved

5. RED ROCKY - Improved to win a lesser contest last time. More to do now but has scope

6. SIGNURA - Improved to win a lesser contest last time. More to do now but has scope

7. OLIVIA POPE - Has ability and does stay well. Faces tough task but could run a place

8. KING BOWL - Must improve on a moderate debut to have any chance here

9. ZIO GIANNI - Ultra-consistent performer on the all-weather in the UK. Plenty to do against these rivals on turf debut

10. MODIGLIANO - Lightly raced but boasts solid form over similar trips. Can improve to feature

Summary A number of progressive sorts clash here, headed by recent scorer (2) FIXED RATE who enjoyed a step up in trip to win last time. He has more to offer and should be competitive again, though will find (3) SHALANI a worthy adversary. The latter found only one too good when denied a hat-trick last time, but could make amends over this trip and in first-time blinkers. Debut winner (4) DASCOT YOUM should have more to offer too, while consistent (10) MODIGLIANO and top-weight (1) FLAMBYSISTER are others to consider for minor money.

Selections

(2) FIXED RATE - (3) SHALANI - (4) DASCOT YOUM - (10) MODIGLIANO

Race 3 1. SOLOJORIE - Boasts fair form, albeit in weaker events, but may struggle under top-weight in this line-up

2. RUNNING WATERS - Recent starts at this level inspire little confidence. Chance on earlier form in this grade

3. ALLEAZA - Consistent performer, including at this level. Should be thereabout again

4. FIFTY GOLD - Erratic but has proven more than capable in similar contests. Warrants respect

5. ROSY BLUSH - Lightly raced, progressive filly. Creditable efforts in this grade suggest she could feature

6. NEW FROSTY - Honest and versatile performer on both surfaces recently. Money chance if maintaining form

7. ASTRAL MERIT - Moderate recent performance, including poor efforts at this level, inspire little confidence. Others preferred

8. BE A FLIRT - Appears to have lost form recently after runs full of merit in similar events earlier this year. Outsider here

9. JED WATER - Confirmed improved form this season with a creditable performance last time. Chance if confirming

10. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE - Highly erratic, and at time frustrates. Is, however, capable of a surprise

11. ETOILE ESINA - Displayed limitations in similar contests recently, though has proven capable at long odds

12. AMIE INTIME - Moderate form this year does not bode well for its chances. Place chance at best if repeating last start

13. TIKIOUINE - Last-start winner with plenty to do on debut at this level. Outsider

14. FIDJI D'ARCIS - Has maintained good form after creditable close-up finishes in similar contests earlier this year. Include

15. KALI DU VALET - Much improved recent effort his best in this grade Needs to confirm that effort to feature

16. TOTTEBOURG - Finished close-up 3rd in only start at this level. Would have a money chance if able to reproduce that effort

17. WINTER MAGIC - Inconsistent form of this erratic individual inspire little confidence. Outside chance

18. EBA CHOPE - Has won 2 of her last 3 starts but is unlikely to repeat that feat

here. Outsider

Summary

(2) RUNNING WATERS has lost form recently but would have every chance if reproducing earlier efforts this year in similar contests. Progressive (5) ROSY BLUSH has scope to improve on fair efforts at this level to feature, while the same can be said of (3) ALLEAZA. (4) FIFTY GOLD is not without a chance either and must be respected, though (14) FIDJI D'ARCIS could feature to if reproducing creditable efforts in similar events earlier this year. Others have chances in a wide open encounter.

Selections

(2) RUNNING WATERS - (5) ROSY BLUSH - (3) ALLEAZA - (4) FIFTY GOLD -

(14) FIDJI D'ARCIS - (15) KALI DU VALET - (8) BE A FLIRT - (6) NEW FROSTY

Race 4 1. QATAR VISION - Well-bred Galileo newcomer representing formidable connections. Respect

2. BEAU NORA - It's Gino gelding on debut, to be ridden by Mathieu Androuin

3. DIEGO DU RABUTIN - Yohann Gourraud-trained son of Linda's Lad on debut

4. LET IT BE IN PARIS - Dark Angel newcomer representing the Rouget-Soumillon combination. Makes plenty appeal

5. CORALOUMA - Gelded son of Great Journey to be ridden by Tony Piccone on debut

6. SAINT JOSEPH - Kheleyf colt to be ridden by Cristian Demuro on debut. Watch

7. CORALY GREAT - Gelded son of Great Journey to be ridden by Eddy Hardouin on debut

8. MISUNDERSTOOD - Olivier Groualle's Siyouni newcomer, the mount of Fabien Lefebvre

9. JASMIN - Hugo Journiac rides this son of Mr Sidney on debut for trainer Yannick Fouin

10. ASTRONOMER ALFRED - Astronomer Royal colt on debut, to be ridden by Maxime Guyon

11. DESTIN D'AJONC - Martaline gelding from the yard of Yannick Fouin and to be ridden by Alexandre Chesneau

12. FLYING DESIRE - David Smaga-trained colt by Rail Link, to be ridden by Gregory Benoist on debut

13. FASTNET LIGHTNING - Fastnet Rock first-timer, an eye-catching engagement for jockey Theirry Jarnet

14. SOPRAN RIP - Rip Van Winkle colt on debut and the mount of Umberto Rispoli

Summary All unexposed, untested individuals line-up in this contest so the betting could provide the best guide to their chances on debut. On pedigree, (1) QATAR VISION should have useful ability and could feature prominently, while (4) LET IT BE IN PARIS represents a formidable trainer-jockey and warrants the utmost respect. (6) SAINT JOSEPH and (13) FASTNET LIGHTNING could shape if not showing too many signs of inexperience, though there are several other who could show up too.

Selections

(1) QATAR VISION - (4) LET IT BE IN PARIS - (6) SAINT JOSEPH - (13)

FASTNET LIGHTNING

Race 5 1. SPICE TRAIL - Well-related Champs Elysees filly, half-sister to champion New Bay

2. NESSUN DORMA - Lawman debutante, related to Now We Can. Stephane Pasquier rides

3. RUE DES EAUX - Spirit One filly one debut, from the yard of Dominique Bressou

4. MATAURI JEWEL - This Authorized filly is related to Wekeela so should not be discounted

5. TANGELIKA - Turgeon debutante to be ridden by Hugo Journiac

6. FULL PATH - Jerome Cabre rides this Coastal Path filly on debut

7. NOUANGE JELOIS - Yannick Fouin's Hannouma filly to be ridden by Laura Poggionovo

8. ALIMEH - Dalakhani first-timer from Stephane Wattel's yard, the mount of Theo Bachelot

9. SWERTIA - This Pivotal filly represents formidable connections. She could well feature prominently on debut

10. COSMICA SIDERA - Gregory Benoist and David Smaga team up with this daughter of Galileo. Respect

11. BALLADE DE L'ATLAS - American Post filly to be ridden by Mathieu Androuin on debut

12. MY HAVA - Daughter of Sageburg from the Yohann Gourraud yard

13. LULU A LOME - Guillaume Mousnier's Smadoun debutante, the mount of Fabien Lefebvre

14. URBAN HILL - Well-bred Galileo filly representing formidable connections

Summary Another race in which the first-timers clash, so again the betting should be monitored regarding the chances of these fillies on debut. (1) SPICE TRAIL should feature prominently if showing anywhere near the same ability as her brother New Bay, though Pivotal filly (9) SWERTIA will have her supporters too, with Soumillon an eye-catching jockey booking. (2) NESSUN DORMA, (4) MATAURI JEWEL and (3) RUE DES EAUX must have some sort a chance too, though a bigger threat could come from any one of well-bred Galileo fillies (14) URBAN HILL and (10) COSMICA SIDERA.

Selections

(1) SPICE TRAIL - (9) SWERTIA - (2) NESSUN DORMA - (4) MATAURI JEWEL

Race 6 1. MESONERA - Has battled at this level, could struggle to pose a threat again

2. SHIVER IN THE RIVER - Shown glimpses of a return to form recently. Previous winner at this level, lively outside chance

3. DERVAHEL - Won handicap debut last year but has struggled to repeat that form since. Others preferred

4. MIGHT IS RIGHT - Recent form is encouraging. Could stake a claim on handicap debut

5. GREEN FOCUS - Could run into the money on first try at this level, if improving on form shown

6. INDIVA - Creditable performances in similar contests this year bode well for her chances. Respect

7. KENDANNEMARIE - Not the most reliable and was well beaten in only start at this level. However, is capable of earning

8. CAJULA - Place chance on earlier form in this grade, but is unlikely to emerge victorious

9. SEMINI - Made fair improvement last time in a similar contest. Could make further progress to feature

10. QUEEN AGDAL - Close-up finishes in last 2 starts, which were at this level, suggest she'll be competitive once more

11. VIKIYA - Fair efforts in weaker contests recently do not inspire any confidence. Outsider

12. LA PERLE DOLOISE - Returned to form in a similar event over this trip last time. Chance if reproducing that effort

13. DULCINA - Last start can be ignored, is better than that effort suggests. Respect

14. MIKITERI - Moderate recent form inspire little confidence. Not expected to pose a threat

15. LOTREXTREMDUMILIEU - Fair efforts in weaker contests recently do not inspire any confidence. Outsider

Summary Wide open affair. (4) MIGHT IS RIGHT boasts encouraging form and should, if reproducing recent efforts, be very competitive on her handicap debut. (10) QUEEN AGDAL's close-up finishes recently deserve to be rewarded and she can make her presence felt once more, though (12) LA PERLE DOLOISE shouldn't

be too far off if reproducing her last-start performance.

Selections

(4) MIGHT IS RIGHT - (10) QUEEN AGDAL - (12) LA PERLE DOLOISE - (13)

DULCINA

Race 7 1. MAIS SI - Runner-up in both starts this year. Can go one better, hard to oppose

2. NATSUME - Has made steady improvement with each start, culminating in victory last time. Has more to offer

3. CIBOURE - Ran with promise on handicap debut last time. Chance if reproducing that effort

4. GAITA - Three consecutive 3rd's, including 1 at this level, bode well for her chances. Respect

5. MADEMOISELLE MARS - Has failed to build on promise shown earlier this year. Needs to recapture form

6. LAW GIRL - Better suited to the turf. Warrants respect on handicap debut

7. NIMPHEAS - Moderate progress shown in 3 starts this season. Outside chance

8. ZIP CODE - Much improved effort at this level on the all-weather last time. Unlikely to repeat on the turf

9. SEE YOU ME - Runner-up in last 2 starts at this level and over similar trips. One for the shortlist

10. CONTE FLEURETTE - Has shown little in each of her 5 starts. Unlikely to pose a threat

11. SCOTTISH SUN - Creditable last start over this trip and at this level. Place chance

Summary (1) MAIS SI has finished runner-up in both starts this year, including over this trip last time. She makes most appeal on her handicap debut but should face plenty competition from the like of (9) SEE YOU ME and (3) CIBOURE. The former has found both form and consistency at this level, while the latter should make her presence felt if repeating her most recent effort. (4) GAITA is another with serious credentials

Selections

(1) MAIS SI - (9) SEE YOU ME - (3) CIBOURE - (4) GAITA

Race 8 1. NOLWENN - Improved recent effort was at this level. Place chance if confirming

2. VILARO - Lightly raced, promising sort with decent form. Strong winning chance

3. PAYNE'S GRAY - Boasts fair form in weaker contests. Needs to improve to feature but has scope to do so

4. DAZARI - Needs to improve on moderate efforts to have any chance. Outsider

5. OURVILLE'S ANDY - Has shown little ability in 3 starts and is unlikely to pose any threat

6. ORKANOS - Could run into the money if making any improvement on 2 fair efforts to date

7. PRINCE APACHE - Made a pleasing return to action this year. Can improve to feature

8. DOMINOR - Moderate sort. Yet to muster a meaningful challenge in 11 starts

9. MACHIAVELLICO - Needed last start making French debut. Chance on earlier form shown in Italy

10. SALVE SICILIA - Decent level of form shown in both starts. Can improve to feature, place chance

11. DAINY - May be better suited to the al-weather, on which she has run her best races. Has scope to improve, though

12. THERPHSIKORE - Italian visitor with fair form. Needs to do more to feature in this line-up

13. AYAADY - Has scope to build on a decent seasonal reappearance. Money chance

14. AMBERITA - Well bred filly open to plenty of improvement. Expect better

15. FLYING FLEUR - Disappointed last time over further. Chance if reproducing debut effort

16. DAYLI LOVE ROYALE - Has shown little ability in either outing. Unlikely to pose any threat

17. PEGGY DE LA VIS - Has shown little ability and is unlikely to pose any threat

Summary Promising (2) VILARO has shown decent ability in both starts and should have

more to offer on this occasion. He'd be hard to beat with further improvement expected. The battle to fill the runners-up berth should be a closely fought affair between (13) AYAADY and (7) PRINCE APACHE who are both likely improvers too. (3) PAYNE'S GRAY appears the best of the remainder.

Selections

(2) VILARO - (13) AYAADY - (7) PRINCE APACHE - (3) PAYNE'S GRAY - (1)

NOLWENN

CHATELAILLON-LA ROCHELLE - 4th August

Trainer of the day : Dominique Mottier (206, 611, 804)

Driver of the day : Jean-Michel Bazire (401, 507, 606, 709)

Horse of the day : Cyr de Courtison (510)

Dark Horse : Very Good Touchois (105)

Race 1 1. UDJO DU GILWESK - Made zero impact for a long time and needs to show improvement. Difficult to recommend

2. UKRATE - Scored three of his last four outings but his last two disqualifications were over course and distance

3. UNO DU CHENE - Amateur specialist who always fires but steps up in class. Unproven with his apprentice

4. VALAWI - Not a model of consistency and is really better on right-handed tracks. Secondary chance

5. VERY GOOD TOUCHOIS - Persistent horse who needs to front run to give his best. Unshod on all four again but first time with his apprentice

6. VULCAIN DE CORBERY - Brave horse who needs to be held up but has a creditable turn of foot. Probably more competitive in amateur events

7. VAINQUEUR AIMEF - Perfectly placed on the first line-up but quite disappointing lately in provincial claimer. Only unshod behind

8. UPTURN - Badly entered on the second row but bounced back to form latest at Pornichet. Remains shod

9. UNRULY DE CHENU - Surprising runner-up lately in the provinces but not better than fifth with his apprentice in four starts

10. UBER DES RACQUES - More consistent than before since is trained by Yves-Marie Desaunette but hasn't won since February 2014 !

Summary The trip will be the difference here. (2) UKRATE scored three of his last four outings and gets the vote ahead of (5) VERY GOOD TOUCHOIS who can front run and go far in a good day. With efficient Nils Pacha behind, (6) VULCAIN DE CORBERY is a podium chance with (10) UBER DES RACQUES , more consistent since is trained by Yves-Marie Desaunette.

Selections

(2) UKRATE - (5) VERY GOOD TOUCHOIS - (6) VULCAIN DE CORBERY - (10)

UBER DES RACQUES

Race 2 1. MOCKINGBIRD FACE - Has won the least prize-money and finished third behind Olmo des Sauro on penultimate start at Cabourg

2. GO JOHNNY GOGOGO - His last win was over course and distance (1'15''4) last October. Less convincing since in Belgium

3. VAQUESSO - Made zero impact for a long time and can be neglected without risks. Best watched

4. SEYFFENSTEIN - Showed a glimmer of form last time at Pornichet in front of Twist Vinoir. Very experienced with his apprentice

5. UP AND WIN - Bounced back to form last time at Cabourg after two disqualifications in a row. Barefoot as usual and Eric Raffin has been retained

6. OLMO DEL SAURO - Romped home on his French and ridden comeback winning over Cabourg 2850m (1'14''9). Can strike again

7. TOM DE LAURIERE - Quite consistent for places but is not a winner. First time with his apprentice up

8. CARLOS LIGHTNING - Ridden specialist who has less margin than before now but can't be completely neglected. Barefoot as usual

9. UNE ZARKAVA - Brave mare who always gives her best but hasn't won since April 2014 ! Clear third on her sole ridden attempt

10. TOMBEUR DU NOYER - Ridden specialist who is very experienced in this category and with his apprentice. Can be considered again

11. UFANGIO - Maybe exhausted after a lot of races and remains shod. Needs imperatively to front run to give his best

12. TWIST VINOIR - No safety margin now and is only a secondary chance. Totally barefoot as often

Summary (6) OLMO DEL SAURO romped home on his French and ridden comeback at Cabourg and is the one to beat even with a 25m handicap. (2) GO JOHNNY GOGOGO is back on his last course and distance win, that instils confidence. Very experienced with his apprentice, (10) TOMBEUR DU NOYER deserves some attention with (5) UP AND WIN .

Selections

(6) OLMO DEL SAURO - (2) GO JOHNNY GOGOGO - (10) TOMBEUR DU

NOYER - (5) UP AND WIN

Race 3 1. VASCO DE GODREL - Got back in the winner's circle lately at Pornichet after having lead the field and is still behind in earnings after health problems

2. UPLANDER CAPTAIN - Showed a glimmer of form on May 29 on provincial grass track in front of Utopie du Canet and Ulysse du Demon

3. UTOPIE DU CANET - Brave mare who needs imperatively to be held up to give her best. Has not won since June 2014 !

4. VERY D'EPUISAY - Not placed on the podium since September 2015 but can be in the shakeup with good trip

5. UNIQUE DE CHANJAC - Has really a patchy form but acts better unshod on all four. Not out of it in a good day

6. UNE DE CLOPEAU - Perfectly placed on the first line-up but needs to raise her game judged on her recent titles

7. ULYSSE DU DEMON - Badly entered on the second row but could be suited by sand tracks. More competitive on right-handed tracks

8. UCARITA NELLIERE - Lacklustre last six outings and needs to reassure in priority. Stamina is guaranteed

9. TENOR CHOUAN - In hs category but is really better without his shoes. Not going to be easy

10. USUPER - Moves down in class and should find it easier. Beware of him with his efficient amateur

11. UFANO - Really better without his shoes and not going to be easy shod here

12. VICTOIRE CLASSIC - Needs to prove herself in her new stable and is really better without her shoes. Tricky read

Summary Still behind in earnings after health problems, (1) VASCO DE GODREL can strike again after his recent Pornichet stylish win. Moving down in class, (10) USUPER should find it easier and has a good part to play with (8) UCARITA NELLIERE who is worth better than her last results suggest. (4) VERY D'EPUISAY will try and take advantages of any of favourite's mishaps.

Selections

(1) VASCO DE GODREL - (10) USUPER - (8) UCARITA NELLIERE - (4) VERY

D'EPUISAY

Race 4 1. DUSTY DE GUEZ - Impressive winner on his grass debut and has untapped potential. Left-handed tracks debut

2. DANSER SUR LA LUNE - Lacklustre last four attempts and stamina is not guaranteed. Not a priority

3. DROGHEDO - Got set the record straight seven days ago over course and distance (1'15''4) after three disqualifications in a row

4. DECLIC CHALEONNAIS - Grass specialist who needs to prove himself on sand tracks. First time with Antoine Wiels behind

5. DELIA DE FAVEROL - Narrowly beaten seven days ago over course and distance (1'16'') ahead of Droghedo

6. DEMOISELLE MIKA - Has always run on grass since her debut. Likes front run and Matthieu Abrivard has been retained

7. DEMOLITION GIRL - Badly entered on the second row and acts better on right-handed tracks. Only secondary chance

8. DROLE DE TARTIFUME - Trotted 1'17''1 on penultimate start over course and distance and could be in the shakeup. Off since June 18

Summary Impressive winner on his grass debut, (1) DUSTY DE GUEZ has untapped potential and can stay unbeaten. Sylvain Roger is very well represented with (5) DELIA DE FAVEROL and (6) DEMOISELLE MIKA who has always run on grass since her debut. (3) DROGHEDO needed the race lately after three disqualifications and should have more to offer.

Selections

(1) DUSTY DE GUEZ - (5) DELIA DE FAVEROL - (6) DEMOISELLE MIKA - (3)

DROGHEDO

Race 5 1. CRONOS DES MONTILS - Made zero impact since Cabourg victory last August and needs to show improvement. Tricky read

2. CHACHA DE GONTIER - Now trained by Jean-Paul Marmion after Bruno Cormier. Off since May 4 and disqualified on her sole course and distance run

3. CHABLIS DE FAVEROL - Coul find it harder against a such opposition but is again unshod behind and Matthieu Abrivard has been retained

4. CADUMROC - Showed a glimmer of form lately on grass after two disqualifications in a row but steps up in class and is only unshod in front

5. CARLA PRIDE - Ridden specialist who is off since last September and should need the race. Unproven in harness events

6. CRISTAL GEDE - 2/2 failures this year after five months off and needs to find his best form. Has already shown some abilities

7. CAZIRIUS DE GUEZ - Got off the mark with style on penultimate start on provincial grass track but needs to prove himself at this higher grade

8. CAID DU LUPIN - Perfectly placed on the first line-up after his recent Le Mont-Saint-Michel win but disqualified on his sole left-handed start

9. CLYDE DES YOLAIS - Has a 25m handicap but a benefit of two races under the belt afer five months off. Close to his best form

10. CYR DE COURTISON - Romped home lately at Pornichet when was driven for the first time by Jean-Philippe Monclin. First-rate chance

Summary

(10) CYR DE COURTISON dismantled the field lately at Pornichet when was driven for the first time by Jean-Philippe Monclin and is the one to beat. With two races under the belt after five months off, (9) CLYDE DES YOLAIS will be his main opponent with (7) CAZIRIUS DE GUEZ , well-placed on the first line-up and unshod on all four.

Selections

(10) CYR DE COURTISON - (9) CLYDE DES YOLAIS - (7) CAZIRIUS DE GUEZ

- (8) CAID DU LUPIN

Race 6 1. BLUE BAIE CASH - Has clearly won the least prize-money and is the sole to have a 25m advantage. Eric Raffin has been retained

2. BABOUCHKA DU GITE - Badly entered on the second row and 3/3 failures this year after nine months off. Difficult to recommend

3. BLEU DE FRANCE - Lacklustre last two attempts and is not driven by top-driver. Could have other next targets

4. BIG LOVE - Has enough abilities to get placed but isn't a model of consistency. Barefoot as usual

5. BE GOOD - Complicated with volt starts and needs imperatively to be held up to give his best. Only unshod behind again

6. BIJOU DE CARSI - Has a lack of speed but a lot of stamina. Unshod in front as usual and Jean-Michel Bazire is back in the bike

7. BELPHEGOR DU PAJ - In his category but has really a patchy form. Runner-up and eighth unshod behind

8. BABAKSOL - Taking time to find his best fomr after five months off and needs to reassure in priority. Only unshod behind

9. BARON DARLING - Bounced back to form lately on provincial grass track just ahead of his stablemate Bijou de Carsi. Acts better without his shoes

10. BREEDER'S CUP - Unpredictable mare who is probably more competitive against sole mares but can't be completely neglected

11. BERENICE'S FELLA - Very reliable since is trained by Dominique Mottier and 3/4 wins with Mathieu. Should go close

Summary Franck Leblanc can provide the dual forecast with (6) BIJOU DE CARSI , driven by Jean-Michel Bazire, and (9) BARON DARLING , really better without his shoes, who are evenly matched. Three from four winner with Mathieu Mottier, (11) BERENICE'S FELLA can also grab gold. Again barefoot, (4) BIG LOVE comes in fourth spot.

Selections

(6) BIJOU DE CARSI - (9) BARON DARLING - (11) BERENICE'S FELLA - (4)

BIG LOVE

Race 7 1. BEL AUTEUR - Has won the least prize-money but is not the least talented. Driven for the first time by Eric Raffin

2. BARAKA GEDE - Ridden specialist who is off since March 29 and will quietly race. Best to watch

3. BEAUTIFUL ELDE - Has a lot of stamina and impressive winner on his sole course and distance run (1'14''3)

4. BARBARELLA - Lacklustre last two times and is maybe exhausted after a lot of races. Mathieu Mottier has been retained

5. BALTHAZAR MAZA - In ascending form after four months off and is again unshod on all four but seems held by some rivals on class alone

6. BE BOP MESLOIS - Needs to reassure in priority but is unshod behind here. Possible upsetter

7. AGATE DE FEMISSON - Hasn't stopped improving since is unshod on all four. Needs to be held up but has a strong turn of foot

8. BUTLER - Got back in the winner's circle recently at Cagnes-sur-Mer but has already been beaten by Beautiful Elde over course and distance

9. BINIOU DE CONNEE - Easily scored last two times and left-handed track is not a problem. Can front run and go far

10. BALLEDONIA - Brave mare who always fires but has less margin than before now. Only unshod behind here

Summary

Front-runner (9) BINIOU DE CONNEE easily scored last two times and can strike again as left-handed track is not a problem. Already winner over course and distance (1'14''3), persistent (3) BEAUTIFUL ELDE is going to make it tough for with (1) BEL AUTEUR , driven for the first time by Eric Raffin. (7) AGATE DE FEMISSON is seeking to make amends.

Selections

(9) BINIOU DE CONNEE - (3) BEAUTIFUL ELDE - (1) BEL AUTEUR - (7)

AGATE DE FEMISSON

Race 8 1. BELLINO D'AUVRECY - Has won the least prize-money but is not the least talented. 2/2 disqualifications totally barefoot

2. BANDIT DU COUDOU - Model of consistency unshod behind who is progressively stepping up in grade

3. BANJO DE LA NOEMIE - Bounced back to form lately on provincial grass track but higher opposition here

4. BEAUTY PRINCESS - Hasn't improving since is trained by Dominique Mottier and will try to strike a third race in a row

5. BARRY DE COURTISON - More competitive under the saddle currently and could quietly race for next ridden targets

6. BOTANIE - Brave mare who always gives her best without her shoes. Needs imperatively to be held up but has a creditable turn of foot

7. BARBUE - Perfectly placed on the first line-up after promising reappearance run at Les Sables d'Olonne. Should go close

8. BRISE DE L'ALBA - Has a 25m handicap but is unshod in front and driven by Eric Raffin on her harness comeback

9. BLOOMA D'HERIPRE - Always disqualified this year and needs to reassure in priority but is worth a race like this if remains in trot

10. TITAN DE BEGADAN - Hasn't much room for improvement on the second row and is held by youngers here. Secondary chance

Summary

Perfectly placed on the first line-up after her promising reappearance run, talented (7) BARBUE appears as a solid choice with (4) BEAUTY PRINCESS who will try to strike a third race in a row. Driven by Eric Raffin and unshod in front, (8) BRISE DE L'ALBA is worthy of a fine result with brave (6) BOTANIE .

Selections

(7) BARBUE - (4) BEAUTY PRINCESS - (8) BRISE DE L'ALBA - (6) BOTANIE

LA CAPELLE - 4th August

Trainer of the day : Jérémy Koubiche (213, 312, 307, 601)

Driver of the day : Jean-François Senet (212, 309, 710)

Horse of the day : Berlioz (809)

Dark Horse : Clodius de Bouteau (404)

Race 1 1. AMMA RINGEAT - Not one to consider on form and best to be watched

2. ALTESSE MENCOURT - Showed minor improvement in last start but still plenty to find

3. ALIENOR - Has been performing well in The Netherlands in recent starts and can surprise

4. ANNA DE MINONSARS - Capable mare when she can keep her stride. Could grab a place

5. VENUS DU CYD - Won a claimer last May but has gone cold since then

6. AOLA DU VAUTOUR - Not disgraced when fifth at Chartres last time out. Course specialist

7. ALKANA MAXENTAISE - Down in grade from last start and could bounce back at a fair price

8. AH LA STAR - Disqualified last five times out and hard to make a case at present

9. AUBEPINE RINGEAT - Ran well on two occasions last March but has been struggling since then

10. ALTESSE ECLATANTE - Best to forget last run and returns to her preferred discipline with a claim

11. VENUS VERTE - Struggling to recapture last year's form but cannot be totally ruled out

12. ARABOLE DU VARLET - Ridden races specialist who has not done anything of note for a long time

13. VIA MALA - Back to herself at present and must have plenty more to offer

14. VENUS D'ARDENNES - Unreliable performer and not a realistic proposition in a race like this

Summary (10) ALTESSE ECLATANTE has won four races since the new year and her last disqualification in a ridden race takes nothing from her. She is the choice to win in this opener. (13) VIA MALA was an easy winner of her last start and looks to be back on the right path at present. Although they have not been seen at their best this year (7) ALKANA MAXENTAISE and (11) VENUS VERTE cannot be underestimated.

Selections

(10) ALTESSE ECLATANTE - (13) VIA MALA - (7) ALKANA MAXENTAISE -

(11) VENUS VERTE

Race 2 1. BETSY BEAUREGARD - Has not run for fourteen months and unlikely to trouble the judge on comeback

2. BOREA DE BOMO - Hard to fancy on paper and others can be preferred

3. BEYOND THE SEA - Has not run for about five months and hard to make a case on return to action

4. BALI DU POUET DOUX - Useful type on both codes and not without a place in here

5. BEAUTY PRIDE - Has now three races under her belt and can only do better

6. BANANA - Has been enduring stride issues since career debut and best to watch

7. BELINA ROYALE - Has been struggling with form since last March and looks hard to fancy

8. BALI HAUFOR - Obvious lack of consistency and hard to like on debut at this course

9. BATIDA LE BLANC - Well-entered on the first line-up but latest form does not make much appeal

10. BIANCA DES BROUETS - Won at this course in June last year but has been in mixed form since then

11. BEROLINA - Useful individual who did not get the best of run last time out. Expected to bounce back

12. BARAKA DE MONCHEL - Reliable performer in this class of event and should be in the mix

13. BAKERLOO LINE - Course and distance winner. Showed better intentions in last start and expected to go even closer this time

14. BANANA STAR - Finished fourth at 64/1 in a class F last time at Rouen and unlikely to reproduce such feat

15. BIANCA - Not likeable on paper and hard to see her involved at the finish

Summary () ALTESSE ECLATANTE has won four races since the new year and her last disqualification in a ridden event takes nothing from her. She is the choice to win in this opener. () VIA MALA was an easy winner of her last start and looks to be back on the right path at present. Although they have not been seen at their best this year () ALKANA MAXENTAISE and () VENUS VERTE cannot be underestimated.

Selections

(13) BAKERLOO LINE - (12) BARAKA DE MONCHEL - (4) BALI DU POUET

DOUX - (11) BEROLINA

Race 3 1. CHIPIE DU HABLE - Not the most consistent individual but can spoil in a race of this nature

2. COHIBA - Runner-up to a talented filly last time out. Faces an easier task in here

3. CELIANE D'ISQUES - Somewhat of an erratic form and unlikely to be involved at the finish

4. COLOR QUICK - Good last run on grass. All shoes come off and has to be considered

5. CUBANA - Course and distance winner. Has long been struggling with form

6. CELIA D'ERONVILLE - Unplaced four days ago over course and distance and has a lot to do

7. CALIFORNIA ZEN - Off the mark at Vichy in last start over 2200m. Extra distance should suit

8. CHTITE GAMINE - Well-entered on the first line-up. Has previously run well at this course

9. CHARMEUSE DU GADE - Capable individual when she can keep her stride. Must be respected

10. CHARMEUSE COOL - Pulled-up last time out at Enghien. Returns to her preferred venue and has to be respected

11. CARRERA DU CLOSET - Form does not make appeal and not worth any consideration

12. COCONUT BOND - Remarkably consistent since the new year and looks to have every chance

Summary An open looking contest with a strong hand from the Koubiche yard with both (12) COCONUT BOND and (7) CALIFORNIA ZEN who have enough credentials to claim victory in a race like this. (9) CHARMEUSE DU GADE was unlucky in her last start and is expected to redeem herself. Watch for (10) CHARMEUSE COOL who boasts a sound record at this course.

Selections

(12) COCONUT BOND - (7) CALIFORNIA ZEN - (9) CHARMEUSE DU GADE -

(10) CHARMEUSE COOL

Race 4 1. COFFEE JET - Won two from three last year. Has not run since October and best to watch market

2. COACH DE NOYELLES - Tends to go well when not disqualified. Could be the spoiler

3. CAT BOAT - Displayed a proper amount of talent last year but remains mentally fragile

4. CLODIUS DE BOUTEAU - Well-entered at 160 Euros from the threshold and looks to have every chance of winning

5. CRISTAL DE CAVERIE - Finished third at 49/1 in a class E last time out at Cabourg and has a claim on the back of this effort

6. CICERONO - Not disgraced in last run over track and trip. Can grab a minor stake cheque

7. CAPRICE NORMAND - Back to himself since last May and has to be considered

8. CACTUS JACK - Off the mark in Scandinavia last september but has been in mixed form since racing on french soil

9. CESAR DU BOCAGE - Course winner this year. Can go close if he keeps his stride

10. CHANCEUX D'ORGERES - Finished fourth once out of fourteen career starts and best to watch in here

11. COCKTAIL DE TYROLE - Has yet to win a race from nineteen starts but good last run and could just be thereabouts once again

12. CUTTY SARK - Tends to go well when he keeps his stride together. Not the best of draw but cannot be ruled out

13. CRYSTAL DU HIDOUX - Did not show much ability in five career starts. Bad draw and best to watch

14. CASINO VICTORY - Well-backed last two times out when disqualified. Highly regarded and must be considered

15. CHEF DU NORD - Disqualified four from four. Unshod behind and could be the surprise package

16. CHAMBON TONIQUE - Useful type on both disciplines but has failed to shine in two runs over course and distance

Summary

(4) CLODIUS DE BOUTEAU has long had this race on the agenda and cannot find a better entry so all lights are green and he is the selection to record his second career victory. Unshod on all four for the first time of his career (12) CUTTY SARK is another to monitor closely while (14) CASINO VICTORY and (7) CAPRICE NORMAND could also be involved at the finish.

Selections

(4) CLODIUS DE BOUTEAU - (12) CUTTY SARK - (14) CASINO VICTORY - (7)

CAPRICE NORMAND - (8) CACTUS JACK

Race 5 1. DIANE D'IDEF - Showed nothing first time out and needs to make marked improvement

2. DIANE DU FOSSE - Well held on both starts to date and hard to like

3. DIVINE DU PONT - Well beaten first time out at Cholet and has it all to do here

4. DYNASTIE GAT - Two poor runs thus far and unlikely to show sufficient improvement to play role

5. DOLCE VITA BROUETS - No podium from sevent starts to date but experience will help

6. DIEM DU PONCELET - Although disappointing last time on grass had previously shown a hint of ability

7. DIETJE LABELLE - Scored easily at Laon on debut and has plenty more to offer. Shortlisted

8. DIVA DE L'ECAILLON - Two good runs thus far and expected to go well once again

9. DARLING D'ARBAZ - Off the mark in style at Laon and has plenty of improvement in her

10. DARLING HARBOUR - Made winning debut on grass and has a claim if she can transfer this form on sand

11. DROSERA TURGOT - Best runs have come on grass so far so has a bit to prove on today's surface

12. DELIVRANCE - Enduring stride issues at present and hard to make a case

Summary (10) DARLING HARBOUR left a good impression when qualifying for racing and went on to score by a comfortable margin on her first public appearance. Change of surface should not be an issue and she will lead the charge here. (7) DIETJE LABELLE and (9) DARLING D'ARBAZ are two others who have demonstrated a hint fo ability and therefore have to be on the shortlist too.

Selections

(10) DARLING HARBOUR - (7) DIETJE LABELLE - (9) DARLING D'ARBAZ -

(8) DIVA DE L'ECAILLON

Race 6 1. DAKTARI JIEL - Qualified at Caen in a moderate 1'20'1 on 23 October last year. Watch market on debut

2. DINGUE DE LOISIR - First timer by champion Ready Cash. Top-connections and should get support

3. DERBY DE SIA - Disqualified on debut at Arras last May. Hard to assess

4. DINO JOSSELYN - Not sighted in four career starts and cannot be worth much consideration

5. DOCLOK DE FLEURY - Disqualified in early stages on grass and switches to sand

6. DUC DE GESVRES - Disqualified four from four thus far and unlikely to attract much support

7. DJOHNY DE PITTEM - Two poor runs in Belgium so hard to fancy on debut on french soil

8. DON KENDAL CLUB - Well beaten on both starts this year and has a lot to find

9. DIVIN DE LUNOJO - Unplaced at 154/1 in last start and hard to make a case in here

10. DRAGON DU BOURG - Showed significant improvement in second career start and could be the one to go with

11. DREAM CROWN - Ran well on penultimate start but subsequently disappointed so hard to assess

12. DUC BUIZARDERIE - Showed early promise on debut last February but did not live up to expectations

Summary Newcomer (2) DINGUE DE LOISIR is said to be highly regarded by top-trainer Robert Bergh. He is well-related and could go off the mark on his first public attempt. (10) DRAGON DU BOURG is an improving individual who should also be considered. (7) DJOHNY DE PITTEM had made a good impression when qualifying for racing but has yet to make his mark in such event.

Selections

(2) DINGUE DE LOISIR - (10) DRAGON DU BOURG - (7) DJOHNY DE PITTEM

- (1) DAKTARI JIEL

Race 7 1. DEZIO JOSSELYN - Three years old colt by Prince Gede making his debut

2. DREAMS ARE FAKE - Newcomer who qualified for racing on 8 March in 1'20'1 and market should guide

3. DIABLE NORMAND - Disqualified at 9/1 on debut at Strasbourg. Deserves another chance

4. DIVANORO - Looked out of contention when disqualified on debut at Saint-Omer. Has a lot to find

5. DREAM PARADISE - Well backed when disqualified on debut on 23 May. Has not run since

6. DUC DE TYROLE - Lost his stride on both career starts so far and hard to recommend at present

7. DUC DE PIENCOURT - Needs to improve significantly to make his mark in this line-up

8. DOC HOLLIDAY - Not much to like on paper and easily passed over

9. DALERO DE FACQUE - One podium ( in Belgium) from eleven starts so far and best to watch

10. DUC DU GADE - Ran better than placing suggests at Compiegne and switches to sand with every chance

11. DON JUAN DE MOERES - Best run so far came under the saddle so others can be preferred

12. DREAM DES BROUETS - Needs to raise his game to be involved at the finish in a race like this

Summary (10) DUC DU GADE did not go unnoticed when taking the fourth spot on grass at Compiegne and could be the one to go with in this line-up back on sand. (3) DIABLE NORMAND did attract a lot of support on debut at Strasbourg and is another to keep an eye on. (5) DREAM PARADISE and (2) DREAMS ARE FAKE are two sound prospects for places.

Selections

(10) DUC DU GADE - (3) DIABLE NORMAND - (5) DREAM PARADISE - (2)

DREAMS ARE FAKE

Race 8 1. BRIO DE VAUVERT - Won two minor races last winter but has it all to prove in this class of event

2. BOTTEY PREMIER - Has run under par on two occasions at this course. Latest form does not make appeal

3. BIJOU DU REZ - Finished unplaced in a harness event at this course four days ago

4. BONHEUR DU FOSSE - Good last two runs in this discipline and deserves to win a race like this

5. BATISTOS - Not sighted in five starts this year and hard to make a case

6. BRYAN BUCH - Makes his return to his preferred discipline and has to be hugely respected

7. BELINDA DES CHAMPS - Finished fifth in a class D in last start at Vincennes so has a chance on the back of this effort

8. BASIC INSTINCT - Sound second over course and distance in last start and has to be shortlisted

9. BERLIOZ - Has been doing well in harness racing in recent starts. Disqualified on sole start under the saddle last year

10. BRUNO BLOND - Useful performer in this class of event and should be in the mix

11. BLACK DIAMOND - Has been mostly disappointing in recent starts and unlikely to play a key role

12. BARAKA D'AZUR - Possibly better on grass at present and others can be preferred

Summary () DUC DU GADE did not go unnoticed when taking the fourth spot on grass at Compiegne and back on sand could be the one to go with in this line-up. () DIABLE NORMAND did attract a lot of support on debut at Strasbourg and is another to keep an eye on. () DREAM PARADISE and () DREAMS ARE FAKE are two sound prospects for places.

Selections

(6) BRYAN BUCH - (8) BASIC INSTINCT - (9) BERLIOZ - (10) BRUNO BLOND

Race 9 1. BAD BOY D'ORGERES - Has been knocking on the door in recent starts and has every chance once again

2. BRAVE ATOUT - Down in grade from last start and not without a claim in a race like this

3. BROOKLYN HEROLD - Has been performing well since running barefoot and should be involved at the finish

4. BLISTER JIBI - Disqualified two from three this year. Has to show significant immprovement

5. BON PARCOURS - Has been enduring stride isues since the new year and cannot be recommended

6. BARON DE NEULLIAC - Hard to fancy on paper and best to be watched

7. BOOSTER DANOVER - Obvious lack of consistency and possibly best to be watched

8. BLOK SUR MER - Much preferred under the saddle and not a priority in this line-up

9. BIRIBI DE CORDAY - Dual winner in Belgium but has yet to score on french soil

10. BEST DE LA COTE - Has been thereabouts in recent starts but needs to raise his game

11. BAIRRO ALTO - Lightly raced this season. Not without a chance but bad draw

12. BASIC IDEF - Not sighted in three runs this year. Hard to recommend on comeback race

Summary Back on on top of his game (3) BROOKLYN HEROLD finds here a good entry and should take a lot of beating from his good draw. (1) BAD BOY D'ORGERES has been running well of late and could be a good alternative for gold should the selection happens to run below par. (11) BAIRRO ALTO displayed a sound effort on grass at Vittel in his last run and could be thereabouts.

Selections

(3) BROOKLYN HEROLD - (1) BAD BOY D'ORGERES - (11) BAIRRO ALTO -

(4) BLISTER JIBI

VICHY - 4th August

Trainer of the day : Franck Forési (706, 705, 805, 803)

Jockey of the day : Franck Blondel (511, 613, 703, 803)

Horse of the day : Torpille d'Ainay (106)

Dark Horse : Do It In Rio (604)

Race 1 1. NASCHADOR - Now twelve years old and still in top form with a win at Vittel last month

2. YANKY SUNDOWN - Has won three times already this year and fifth of eleven behind Naschador at Vittel last time out

3. TOUAREG D'AIRY - Fell on Cross Country debut last month but won a Listed chase at Lyon Parilly last year

4. ALPHA TIEP - Seventh of nine finishers behind Naschador at Vittel last time out

5. TANGO LIDO - A close second of six finishers behind Benevole in a chase at Vittel last time out

6. TORPILLE D'AINAY - Has not run since February when fifth of eight to Saying Again in a Listed Cross Country race at Pau

7. REVUE DE PRESSE - Fell last time out at Corlay but has been in decent form this year

8. AVANT GARDE - Third of five finishers behind Bad Boy Bouloise at Lignieres last time out

Summary (6) TORPILLE D'AINAY has not run since February but won this race last year after an eight month lay off. She runs best when fresh and is the selection to record her seventh career success today. The twelve year old (1) NASCHADOR has been in good form this year and looks the main danger to the selection. (7) REVUE DE PRESSE is next best.

Selections

(6) TORPILLE D'AINAY - (1) NASCHADOR - (7) REVUE DE PRESSE - (2)

YANKY SUNDOWN

Race 2 1. LUNAYA - Has been running over the bigger fences lately but won on her last start over hurdles at Fontainebleau in April

2. TIEP DE L'EST - Third of six finishers behind Walk De Cerisy in a handicap hurdle at Aix-Les-Bains last month

3. CANDALINE - Going for three wins in a row today after winning over hurdles at Aix-Les-Bains and a chase at Vittel last time out

4. BEAU NOM - Seventh of thirteen finishers behind Kitkatie at Compiegne last time out

5. CINDY ODEA - Unplaced on the flat here last time out after finishing second over hurdles at Cagnes in June

6. DUCHESSE DE LAUNAY - Four and a half lengths third of ten behind Lecharm at Nantes last time out

7. CATCHEUR - Third of ten behind Isetta in a claiming hurdle at Nancy last time out

8. CUZCO DE PINGUILY - Still a maiden after seven starts but has improved since going over fences

9. DASHING TROIS - Eight lengths second of seven to Deexos D'Arree last time out at Lion D'Angers in May

10. CHIMENE D'ARTHEL - Third of nine behind Provokator in a chase at Nancy last time out

11. FOR YOUR LOVE - Still a maiden after eighteen starts but has had several placed efforts

Summary Third behind the decent Provokator in a chase at Nancy last time out (10) CHIMENE D'ARTHEL had won over hurdles at Aix-Les-Bains before that and looks well treated by the handicapper here. (3) CANDALINE has made a promising start to her jumping career and must be respected. (2) TIEP DE L'EST and (1) LUNAYA can be in the shake up.

Selections

(10) CHIMENE D'ARTHEL - (3) CANDALINE - (2) TIEP DE L'EST - (1) LUNAYA

Race 3 1. EARLY SUN - Has not run since last October when fourth here to Le But in a claiming hurdle

2. CALIN D'AUBOIS - Has not run since last February when last of six finishers over hurdles at Pau

3. NORSE WAVE - Pulled up in her last two starts but is still capable at this level

4. GLOUGRIS - Still a maiden after fourteen runs and unplaced on the flat at Chatillon last time out

5. FLY TO TRAOU LAND - A few decent placed efforts this year but pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Cagnes last time out

6. LET IT SONG - A former Listed hurdle winner who was pulled up on his reappearance at Royan last month

7. RUBIS DU RHEU - Still a maiden after forty seven runs and unplaced over hurdles at Clairefontaine last time out

8. GOOD JACK - Eleventh of fourteen finishers behind Sevros in a claiming hurdle at Compiehne last time out

9. VATTEL DE RE - Well beaten fourth of eight finishers behind Comeken in a claiming chase at Clairefontaine last month

10. BRUME DE LOIRE - Pulled up over hurdles at Aix-Les-Bains last time out and others preferred here today

11. ALECTO DE TAMAS - Still a maiden after thirteen runs and unplaced in a claiming hurdle at Clairefontaine last time out

Summary (6) LET IT SONG was having his first start for thirteen months when pulled up at Royan last month but if he can get anywhere near his best today will have too much class for this opposition. (3) NORSE WAVE has been disappointing lately but is well capable at this level. (9) VATTEL DE RE and (2) CALIN D'AUBOIS are next best.

Selections

(6) LET IT SONG - (3) NORSE WAVE - (9) VATTEL DE RE - (2) CALIN

D'AUBOIS

Race 4 1. CIEL D'AZUR - Four lengths second of six to Cote Mer on his hurdle debut at Lion D'Angers last month

2. CALGARY FLY - Won by six lengths from Calgary Fly on his racecourse debut in a chase at La Roche Posay last month

3. CONIAC - Fifth of twelve behind Caline De Freigne on his debut on the flat at Molieres last month

4. CLINT - By Laveron and is the first foal out of a dam that was pulled up in both of her starts

5. CHRIS DE FURNES - By Secret Singer and is the first foal to run out of an unraced dam

6. CHARABIA - Well beaten fourth of eight finishers behind Caral D'Airy on her debut over hurdles at Vittel last month

7. CRYSALIDE - Fourth of seven behind Bulle De Paps in a Class E race on the flat at Cluny last time out

8. CHATLAINE DU PATIS - Last of ten behind Kathy La Belle in a chase at Compiegne last time out

Summary (2) CALGARY FLY had previous hurdle winner Lecharm six lengths back in second when winning a chase on his debut at La Roche Posay last month. He gets the vote to continue his winning ways ahead of (1) CIEL D'AZUR who also made a promising start to his career at Lion D'Angers last month. (3) CONIAC is next best.

Selections

(2) CALGARY FLY - (1) CIEL D'AZUR - (3) CONIAC - (5) CHRIS DE FURNES

Race 5 1. MANAHIR - Showed some promise when sixth here on debut so might improve

2. DOMFRONT - Sixth on debut at Clairefontaine last month so could come on

3. SIMFAUST - Well beaten tenth on debut at Lyon Parilly in June so has it to do

4. GIVEMESUNSHINE - Did not build on debut when well beaten here last month

5. JUST A FORMALITY - Placed in three of four starts including runner up last time and prospects again

6. SOLEMARE - Runner up on debut at Maisons Laffitte in small field event and not disgraced here last time

7. PARAUARI - Four lengths third on debut at Clairefontaine last month and that was a hot event

8. GENERAL SIR - Newcomer. Dam was unraced and this is her second foal. Big connections so much expected

9. ELVIANO DICI - Newcomer. Dam was a seven time winner and this is her first foal

10. ANASTASE - Unraced. Dam was placed and she has bred two winners from three foals already. Could be big player

11. RIP - Newcomer. Dam was smart winner in the UK and her only foal to race has won

Summary

This can go to (7) PARAUARI who came up against some fairly serious opponents when third on debut at Clairefontaine last month and with the normal improvement likely is taken to take care of these. (8) GENERAL SIR is a very likely sort on breeding for big connections and looks poised to run well. (10) ANASTASE and (11) RIP are likely sorts for the future too.

Selections

(7) PARAUARI - (8) GENERAL SIR - (10) ANASTASE - (11) RIP

Race 6 1. POLYPTYQUE - Well down the field on debut at Cagnes in June so must do better

2. COLOMBE DU MOULIN - Just one place from four runs so a bit to do at this stage

3. PASSION NONANTAISE - Some promise on debut at Lyon Parilly in June when seventh

4. DO IT IN RIO - Very nice sixth on debut at Clairefontaine last month against some decent sorts

5. ALEXANIA - Improved for debut when close third at Aix-Les-Bains last month

6. ROSE FANTAISIE - Placed on first of both starts in April and has it all to do here

7. CANDYCO - Improved on debut when third at Le Touquet last month but must come forward again

8. GALIXIA - Beaten far enough on debut when eighth at Cagnes in June

9. BLUE TORNADO - Dam was unraced and has bred one winner from two foals

10. SUPER WOMAN - Newcomer. Dam was unraced but has been a prolific breeder of seven winners so respected here on debut

11. BHAGEERATHI - Newcomer. Dam was good four time winner but her first two foals have yet to score

12. SEA OF LIGHTS - Newcomer. Dam was unraced in France and this is her first foal

13. TRES CRUCES - Newcomer. Dam was a dual winner and her first three foals have all won

Summary A chance is taken on (4) DO IT IN RIO who could go well at a very big price. The son of Rio De La Plata came up against some very decent sorts on debut at Clairefontaine and with a bit of improvement to come is fancied. (13) TRES CRUCES is very interesting on debut. (7) CANDYCO and (10) SUPER WOMAN are players also.

Selections

(4) DO IT IN RIO - (13) TRES CRUCES - (7) CANDYCO - (10) SUPER WOMAN

Race 7 1. SIR BIBI - Dual winner from nine runs and bolted up two runs ago. Forgive last blip

2. SPEED MACHINE - Just one win from seventeen and not threatening right now

3. EASTERBURG - Four wins from twenty three and in form but has a horrendous draw to overcome

4. MI VIDA - Three wins from thirty five but needs to arrest the current slide but could do so

5. SPECTACULAR CITY - Won well two runs back but bombed out at this venue under a penalty so a bit to prove

6. JACK SPARROW - Dual winner already this year but the suspicion is the handicapper has him

7. CRACCO BOY - One win from sixteen and very difficult to predict on any given day

8. VALLE - Last wins were sixteen months ago but is in form and could easily go well

9. CHAZ - Triple winner but on a rapid decline and needs to arrest that here

10. LOOKING - Seven time winner but has been off the track since February 2015 so best watched

11. BUNRAKU - Has won two of her last three and is in the form of her life so another big run expected

12. HEARTS AND MINDS - Four time winner but last few efforts would have to mean caution for today

13. CHANCELIER - Had a very productive year in 2015 but it all seems to be going wrong this time round

14. TREE OF GRACE - Broke his duck on penultimate run and far from disgraced at Chantilly latest

15. TURF EXPRESS - Did it well three runs ago and this nine time winner is not discounted

16. CORMAIRI - Latest of four wins came at Vittel last time but handicapper might have intervened too much

Summary Many have chances in this but the one coming in here in the best form just has to

be the mare (11) BUNRAKU. She has won three of her last six and when mares strike form they have to be followed. (14) TREE OF GRACE will give her plenty to think about. (3) EASTERBURG would be very close bar that draw. (8) VALLE and (4) MI VIDA are no back numbers either.

Selections

(11) BUNRAKU - (14) TREE OF GRACE - (3) EASTERBURG - (8) VALLE - (4)

MI VIDA - (6) JACK SPARROW - (7) CRACCO BOY - (5) SPECTACULAR CITY

Race 8 1. MIHARO - Last win was a year ago and has dropped in ratings since but a more more promise here last time

2. AIR EMINELLA - Four time winner with small chance if overcoming last poor effort

3. SELLIERE - Previous success came in February and more promising signs here last time

4. VICTORIANVALENTINE - Won two in a row at Carpentras in April but not near that form right now

5. BENJALE - Six time winner and runner up on the the synthetic surface last time out

6. PRORISKS - The latest of seventeen wins no less came in April so this veteran knows how to get the job done

7. PIEDI DI ORO - Dual winner in sixteen runs but was poor here last time and has coffin box draw

8. LADERIA - Four time winner who will have support but looks a pound too high in the handicap

9. VOYAGER - Won two in a row last Autumn and is threatening again off favourable mark

10. BE ON THE BELL - Triple winner from forty one runs but is another that may need to drop a pound or so in the ratings

11. PER - Placed in nine of twenty five runs and on balance is opposed

12. VILNA - Last of three wins was over sixteen months ago and not screaming another presently

13. PONT A MARCQ - Just the one win from fifty eight runs and on balance is easy to overrule

14. BUENA FORTUNA - One success from twenty three and is bang out of form with little chance

15. SWANS A SWIMMING - Triple winner from fifty six but the signs of another are far away

16. HERBOUILLY - Only one win from forty but at least was much better last time

Summary A fair few of these can be ruled out in this big field handicap finale. Perhaps a

mild interest on (9) VOYAGER may lead to a profit. The son of Mr Sidney is threatening a big run and just needs to regain the form of last back end to score from a good gate position. (5) BENJALE and (3) SELLIERE have chances. Don't rule out (6) PRORISKS or (1) MIHARO either.

Selections

(9) VOYAGER - (5) BENJALE - (3) SELLIERE - (6) PRORISKS - (1) MIHARO