Vichy Race 3 - De Saint Felix Handicap
CHOCOLATE CHEETAH (6) delivered a 5L second when contesting a 1200m maiden at Marseille-Borely. Selected to go one better in this event. DEUX DE COUPE (5) is expected to challenge for the win following a 2.5L fourth over 1350m at Cholet. HONEY PEARL (2) came home 1L third in a 1600m maiden at Clairefontaine. Shortlist. NOCTURNE BLOU (1) has won three times in the past. Of note tackling an easier contest than when 12L seventh over 1600m at Saint-Cloud.
Jockey: F Lefebvre
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at Saint-Cloud on July 9 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Campacite carrying 55.5kg at $26. The race before that won by a head at Mont-de-Marsan July 1 over 1400m defeating Tinmander carrying 59kg at $5.20. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/07/2025 | 8 | CL2 2 | $55,640.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Fabien Lefebvre | 55.5kg | 1:44.35 | - | 8 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/07/2025 | 15 | CLM 2 | $25,760.00 | Mont De Marsan | 1400m | Good | Fabien Lefebvre | 59kg | 1:27.80 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.20 |
| 4/7 | 16/06/2025 | 28 | CLM 2 | $26,410.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1200m | Soft | Adeline Merou | 57.5kg | 1:16.29 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | CLM 2 | $26,640.00 | Dax | 1200m | Soft | Adeline Merou | 55kg | 1:19.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.70 |
| 4/6 | 12/05/2025 | 13 | CL3 2 | $40,850.00 | Tarbes | 1100m | Soft | Mickael Forest | 56.5kg | 1:06.60 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/04/2025 | 7 | CLM 2 | $25,910.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1000m | Soft | Mickael Forest | 54kg | 1:04.27 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |
Jockey: T Bachelot
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Clairefontaine on July 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Rimel with 56.5kg at $8.60. The race before that 6th of 9 at Saint-Cloud on June 10 over 1400m, 12 len behind My Highness carrying 58kg at $68. Improver expected to go very well.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $32,740.00 | Clairefontaine | 1600m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 56.5kg | 1:39.20 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $8.60 |
| 6/9 | 10/06/2025 | 45 | MDN F 2 | $52,820.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 1:28.92 | - | 7 |
| 12.1L | $68.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/04/2025 | - | CL3 2 | $39,720.00 | Angers | 1100m | Good Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 53kg | 1:06.20 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: M Grandin
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 13 at Lyon-Parilly on May 31 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Viva La Skids carrying 54.5kg at $24. Before that second last of 7 at Marseille-Borely on May 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Oshia with 52.5kg at $8.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 31/05/2025 | 29 | CL3 F 2 | $40,850.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1350m | Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 54.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 14 |
| 6.0L | $24.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/05/2025 | 15 | CL3 2 | $40,850.00 | Marseille Borely | 1200m | Good Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 52.5kg | 1:09.73 | - | 6 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2025 | - | CL3 2 | $39,720.00 | Salon De Provence | 1100m | Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 51.5kg | 1:06.47 | - | 5 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
Jockey: S Chuette
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Saint-Cloud on July 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Campacite carrying 53kg at $96. The run before that 7th of 9 at Lyon-Parilly on June 23 over 1350m, slow going 7 len behind Here I Bow carrying 55.5kg at $84. Worth following up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/07/2025 | 16 | CL2 2 | $55,640.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Sophie Chuette | 53kg | 1:44.35 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $96.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/06/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $40,490.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1350m | Soft | Emilien Puillet-Roda | 55.5kg | 1:25.64 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $84.00 |
| 13/13 | 31/05/2025 | - | CL3 F 2 | $40,850.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1350m | Soft | Sophie Chuette | 53.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 3 |
| 14.8L | $63.00 |
Jockey: M Guyon
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 10 at Cholet on June 30 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Free Movement carrying 58.5kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 13 at Lyon-Parilly on May 31 over 1350m, slow going 7 len behind Viva La Skids with 56kg at $12. Capable of sharp improvement.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/06/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $28,170.00 | Cholet | 1350m | Good Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 58.5kg | 1:23.82 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/13 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | CL3 F 2 | $40,850.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1350m | Soft | Pierre Bazire | 56kg | 1:25.59 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/04/2025 | - | CL3 2 | $39,720.00 | Angers | 1100m | Good Soft | Sebastiano Deriu | 51kg | 1:06.20 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Marseille-Borely on June 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Astrea carrying 58.5kg at $30. The start before that 8th of 13 at Lyon-Parilly on May 31 over 1350m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Viva La Skids with 56kg at $22. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/06/2025 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $40,490.00 | Marseille Borely | 1200m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 58.5kg | 1:09.99 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $30.00 |
| 8/13 | 31/05/2025 | 42 | CL3 F 2 | $40,850.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1350m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 56kg | 1:25.59 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $22.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | UNR F 2 | $39,720.00 | Tarbes | 1100m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 58kg | 1:03.60 | - | 7 |
| 14.0L | $7.10 |
Jockey: Eddy Hardouin
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 12th of 14 at Clairefontaine on July 11 over 1400m, 22 len behind Une Aventure carrying 52kg at $72. The start before that ran last in a small field at Saint-Cloud on June 29 over 1400m, 20 len behind Green Spirit with 53.5kg at $46. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | CLM 2 | $41,140.00 | Clairefontaine | 1400m | Good Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 52kg | 1:25.30 | - | 8 |
| 22.6L | $72.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/06/2025 | 15 | CL2 2 | $59,860.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Good Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 53.5kg | 1:27.15 | - | 5 |
| 20.5L | $46.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2025 | 8 | CLM 2 | $22,010.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1350m | Good Soft | Ella Muntwyler | 54.5kg | 1:27.36 | - | 5 |
| 26.2L | $64.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2025 | 10 | CLM 2 | $42,250.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Soft | Ella Muntwyler | 52.5kg | 1:31.17 | - | 9 |
| 11.3L | $55.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/05/2025 | 19 | CLM 2 | $23,090.00 | Evreux | 1200m | Soft | Ella Muntwyler | 53.5kg | 1:14.00 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $62.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/05/2025 | - | CLM 2 | $22,200.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1200m | Soft | Marie Velon | 54kg | 1:17.18 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $5.10 |