Bordeaux Le Bouscat Race 2 - Du Merlot Maiden Stakes
SILENT WARNING (5) performed well in debuting with a 2.5L fourth over 2200m at Lyon-Parilly. Looks up to breaking his maiden racing in a tongue tie for the first time. MOUSTIQUE (2) suffered a 1.25L defeat in placing second contesting a 2100m maiden at Dax on his seasonal reappearance. Expected to deliver another big effort. MONTE CUPOLINO (4) secured a 4.5L seventh competing in a 2400m event at Saint-Cloud on his handicap debut. Strong prospects. WEFT (6) demonstrated ability in racing from off the pace prior to finishing 7L sixth over this course and distance on her racecourse debut. One to note.
Jockey: Ricardo Ferreira
Weight: 58kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Le Mans on March 20 over 1950m, slow going 2.5 len behind Ivra Chope carrying 53.5kg at $27. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 2400m, 8 len behind Colbert carrying 58.5kg at $49. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/04/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $32,110.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 2400m | Good Soft | Ricardo Manuel Sousa Ferreira | 58.5kg | 2:39.09 | 9-5-7 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $49.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | CLM 3 | $23,880.00 | Le Mans | 1950m | Soft | Christopher Grosbois | 53.5kg | 2:11.88 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $27.00 |
Jockey: F Veron
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at Dax on May 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Lovatree Paris carrying 58kg at $24. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at La Teste De Buch on September 25 over 1900m, 14 len behind Valpovo carrying 58kg at $11. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 01/05/2026 | 155 | MDN 3 | $31,480.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Fabrice Veron | 58kg | 2:17.80 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $24.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/11/2025 | 36 | MDN CG 2 | $37,100.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Good | Fabrice Veron | 58kg | 2:06.90 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | MDN CG 2 | $37,170.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Valentin Seguy | 58kg | 2:07.50 | 2-2-8 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $28.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MDN CG 2 | $37,500.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1900m | SH | Valentin Seguy | 58kg | 2:03.45 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2025 | 64 | MDN CG 2 | $26,070.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1800m | Good Soft | Valentin Seguy | 58.5kg | 1:54.24 | - | 2 |
| 11.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $37,570.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1400m | Good Soft | Antoine Werle | 56.5kg | 1:27.95 | - | 8 |
| 10.9L | $28.00 |
Jockey: A Werle
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 2400m, 9 len behind Colbert with 56.5kg at $33. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,110.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 2400m | Good Soft | Antoine Werle | 56.5kg | 2:39.09 | 6-9-9 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $33.00 |
Jockey: T Piccone
Weight: 58kgs
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Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Saint-Cloud on May 5 over 2400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Selvo with 57.5kg at $28. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Lyon-Parilly on April 13 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Landolfo carrying 58kg at $6.30. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 05/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $39,340.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 57.5kg | 2:43.47 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $28.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,110.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | SH | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 2:47.98 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $6.30 |
| 5/9 | 29/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $31,840.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2200m | Good Soft | Martin Protti | 55.5kg | 2:29.07 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $9.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 86 | MDN CG 3 | $31,840.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1900m | SH | Hugo Lebouc | 58kg | 2:16.04 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.40 |
| 2/16 | 14/12/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $20,210.00 | Durtal | 2000m | Soft | Maxence Marquette | 55.5kg | 2:13.15 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/11/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $48,410.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:58.43 | - | 10 |
| 16.4L | $24.00 |
Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 58kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 9 at Lyon-Parilly on March 29 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Zulu Chant with 56kg at $3.40. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $31,840.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2200m | Good Soft | Hugo Boutin | 56kg | 2:29.07 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
Jockey: G Guedj-Gay
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, got back early 6th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 2400m, 7 len behind Colbert with 55kg at $42. Expected to do far better this time. Follow up.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,110.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 2400m | Good Soft | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 55kg | 2:39.09 | 11-10-6 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $42.00 |
Jockey: V Seguy
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old gelding (St Mark's Basilica - Ever Pink) making his debut. Likely to come in for support.