A good day yesterday with two nice winners at Compiègne. Mister Sun landed the opening race at 15/8 after being available at 9/4 when I sent out my message yesterday. Malaisie (11.55) was also strongly backed before her comfortable success over fences. She looks one to follow now that she has got her head in front and could continue to progress in this discipline.

In the main event at 1.12, I preferred Zarakhan over the main danger, Kyrov, but it was Kyrov who came out on top, beating my selection into second. It was a good contest between two smart hurdlers.

Today’s action comes from an early meeting at Lyon-Parilly Racecourse, where I like the look of Marianne Du Chenet in the 11.36 handicap chase. She has shown improvement in both starts over fences and, having won over hurdles last year, she could prove too strong for her rivals.

Sully makes his hurdling debut in the 12.43 and has the added advantage of James Reveley in the saddle. He is sure to have been well schooled and looks an interesting recruit after getting off the mark on the flat at Lignières in early April over 10 furlongs. The step up to 2 miles and 198 yards should hold no fears.

More later.