Chantilly Race 1 - Prix De La Maniguette Mdn Stakes
EXPLORATEUR (9) delivered a forward showing debuting with a 1.5L second contesting a 1500m newcomers race at Saint-Cloud. Taken to break his maiden at the second attempt. KING'S ROAD (8) lost out by a head placing second over 1600m at Longchamp on debut. Expected to play a role in the finish. ROYAL SPIRIT (3) demonstrated improvement running 0.5L second tackling a 1600m conditions event at this track on his second start. Strong prospects. PRINCE AZUR (2) delivered a good effort recording a 1.75L fourth trying 1400m at Deauville. Holds claims stepping up in journey on his return from a short break.

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 13 at this track on September 29 over 1600m, 33 len behind Loop carrying 58.5kg at $79.90. Others look better prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 29/09/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $73,710.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good Soft | A Hamelin | 58.5kg | 1:40.04 | - | 11 |
| 33.8L | $79.90 |

Jockey: Marvin Grandin
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Deauville on August 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind The Highlight with 58.5kg at $43.30. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Compiegne on July 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Big Money Man with 58.5kg at $8.10. Hard to fault if at his best.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/08/2026 | 30 | MDN CG 2 | $44,920.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good | Marvin Grandin | 58.5kg | 1:26.53 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $43.30 |
| 8/9 | 10/07/2026 | 38 | MDN CG 2 | $45,360.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Good | Augustin Madamet | 58.5kg | 1:24.35 | - | 4 |
| 11.4L | $8.10 |
| 3/11 | 02/06/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $44,480.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 1:30.41 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Theo Bachelot
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 10 at Deauville on August 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lancelot Brown carrying 58kg at $14.20. Second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on September 14 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Allela carrying 55kg at $13.70. Finds a nice race and can measure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/09/2026 | 23 | CL2 2 | $50,160.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good | Theo Bachelot | 55kg | 1:38.59 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.70 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $44,920.00 | Deauville | 1600m | SH | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 1:49.92 | - | 1 |
| 4.1L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Cristian Demuro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 9 at this track on July 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Julian Schnabel carrying 58.5kg at $7.70. Second-up 5th of 7 at Deauville on August 9 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind The Highlight with 58.5kg at $9.30. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/08/2026 | 33 | MDN CG 2 | $44,920.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good | C Soumillon | 58.5kg | 1:26.53 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/9 | 07/07/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $45,360.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Good | C Soumillon | 58.5kg | 1:29.54 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Aurelien Lemaitre
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, 9th of 12 at Deauville on August 15 over 1200m, 11 len behind Le Bon Temps Roule carrying 56.5kg at $47.60. Last start 8th of 11 at Clairefontaine on August 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Whiskey Bent carrying 58kg at $51.80. Suitably placed and expected to go close this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | MDN 2 | $44,920.00 | Clairefontaine | 1400m | SH | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 1:29.60 | - | 10 |
| 16.5L | $51.80 |
| 9/12 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,920.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 56.5kg | 1:11.28 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $47.60 |

Jockey: Pierre-Charles Boudot
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 9th of 11 at Deauville on August 8 over 1500m, 6 len behind Tortsanlot carrying 58.5kg at $2. In the mix.
Last Starts 62 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $74,920.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Good Soft | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 58.5kg | 1:35.27 | - | 4 |
| 6.2L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 9 at Longchamp on September 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Jumeau with 58kg at $3.20. Leading contender.
Last Starts 36 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 | 03/09/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $74,920.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:42.70 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |

Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 2nd of 9 at Longchamp on September 3 over 1600m, slow going head behind Jumeau carrying 58kg at $8.50. Rates highly and can get off the mark.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/09/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $74,920.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:42.70 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Maxime Guyon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 8 at Saint-Cloud on September 18 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Divino Amore carrying 58kg at $2.10. Can feature in the finish again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $73,710.00 | Saint Cloud | 1500m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:39.17 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |