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The untried NEW DEAL DU ROEN (3) would have qualified in a much better time had he not blundered in the final turn, but he is plainly a promising trotter and, with application, could get straight off the mark. Adrien Lamy will still be keeping a keen eye on NEXIT PAS GASSEL (9) whose fault cost him dearly at Enghien earlier in the month. NAPS (8) is new to the code but will be no pushover if he can replicate his Angers performance. NIRVANA SPIRIT (5) will be partnered by a top jockey for his career debut and will be afforded every chance.