Chateaubriant Race 5 - L'Avenir Claiming Stakes
SALAMANQUE (4) lost out by 1.5L recording a fifth place finish in a 2000m handicap at Le Lion-d'Angers. Selected to record her first win switching to a claimer. AQUASINA (10) broke her maiden at the third attempt securing a neck success contesting a 2200m conditions event at Vannes. Expected to deliver another big effort. ASHIPCALLEDDIGNITY (2) raced prominently prior to fading when 9.5L sixth over 1600m at Lyon-Parilly. Rates highly on form shown winning a 1900m race at Chantilly AW making her penultimate start. SPARKS OF LOVE (3) is another with claims following a 5.25L sixth tackling 1650m at Sable-sur-Sarthe.

Jockey: M Marquette
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Evreux on April 15 over 2500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Merveille with 56.5kg at $15. The race before that 12th of 14 at Deauville on April 8 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Saint Laurent with 56.5kg at $19. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 20 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 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | CLM 3 | $22,410.00 | Evreux | 2500m | Soft | Maxence Marquette | 56.5kg | 2:44.50 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $33,780.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good | Maxence Marquette | 56.5kg | 2:10.47 | 8-8-12 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | CLM 3 | $23,880.00 | Le Mans | 1950m | Soft | Maxence Marquette | 53kg | 2:11.88 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 2/16 | 13/03/2026 | 86 | CLM 3 | $30,180.00 | Fontainebleau | 1800m | Soft | Emanuele Solinas | 53.5kg | 1:59.75 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $160.00 |
| 12/14 | 17/12/2025 | 17 | CLM 2 | $40,780.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Jerome Claudic | 53.5kg | 1:57.63 | - | 2 |
| 29.4L | $102.00 |
| 11/16 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 2 | $21,200.00 | Toulouse | 2000m | SH | Alexandre Gavilan | 54.5kg | 2:12.10 | 15-9-11 | 12 |
| 23.6L | $27.00 |

Jockey: L Carboni
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Lyon-Parilly on April 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Le Doc with 55.5kg at $19. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Chantilly All Weather February 12 over 1900m defeating Bay House with 55kg at $31. Has ability and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | 60 | CLM 3 | $24,080.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1600m | SH | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 55.5kg | 1:45.44 | - | 2 |
| 9.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 3 | $30,900.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Luca Carboni | 55kg | 1:57.76 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2026 | 63 | CLM 3 | $38,770.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 54.5kg | 1:32.56 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/11/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $48,410.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:38.28 | - | 11 |
| 13.0L | $53.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/10/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $37,170.00 | Le Mans | 1600m | Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 56.5kg | 1:39.55 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $55.00 |
| 10/14 | 09/10/2025 | - | UNR F 2 | $48,500.00 | Saint Cloud | 1500m | Soft | Marie Velon | 56.5kg | 1:39.09 | - | 12 |
| 6.1L | $38.00 |

Jockey: N Baudet
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Sablé-sur-Sarthe on April 19 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Rose Prairie with 56kg. The race before that second last of 13 at Chantilly All Weather on March 30 over 1900m, 10 len behind Nazgul Blou with 58kg at $34. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/04/2026 | 20 | CLM 3 | $13,380.00 | Sable-Sur-Sarthe | 1650m | Good Soft | Nicolas Baudet | 56kg | 1:39.92 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.00 |
| 12/13 | 30/03/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $44,610.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Eddy Hardouin | 58kg | 2:00.11 | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | CLM 3 | $19,520.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 56.5kg | 2:09.26 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.40 |
| 6/11 | 10/02/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $32,600.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 1500m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 57.5kg | 1:31.73 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $9.90 |
| 4/12 | 15/01/2026 | 10 | CLM 3 | $28,600.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1600m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 54.5kg | 1:36.30 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $33,680.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 56kg | 2:07.51 | 9-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |

Jockey: H Journiac
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Le Lion-d'angers on April 20 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Astredargent with 57kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 13 at Le Croisé-Laroche on March 20 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Aqua Aura with 58kg at $7.90. She is right in this.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/04/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $32,110.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2000m | Good Soft | Alison Massin | 57kg | 2:15.33 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $31,840.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1800m | Good Soft | Alison Massin | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 9-8-4 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $7.90 |
| 5/14 | 05/03/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $33,500.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 1:43.63 | - | 14 |
| 5.7L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $33,680.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Dorian Provost | 57kg | 1:43.32 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $33,680.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Dorian Provost | 56.5kg | 1:42.93 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 12/15 | 19/12/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $48,580.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Dorian Provost | 58kg | 1:39.32 | - | 11 |
| 15.4L | $18.00 |

Jockey: L Roussel
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 9th of 12 at Morlaix on March 29 over 1800m, slow going 29 len behind Anodiac carrying 53kg. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Morlaix | 1800m | Soft | Laura Poggionovo | 53kg | 2:05.40 | - | 1 |
| 29.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: A Subias
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 13 at Sablé-sur-Sarthe on April 19 over 1650m, 40 len behind Standby carrying 56kg. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Nort-sur-Erdre on April 5 over 2500m, 20 len behind Yokozuna carrying 58kg. Others offer more appeal.
Last Starts 16 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 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | CL3 3 | $15,890.00 | Sable-Sur-Sarthe | 1650m | Good Soft | Antoine Subias | 56kg | 1:39.56 | - | 10 |
| 40.2L | $1.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | MDN CG 3 | $16,720.00 | Nort-Sur-Erdre | 2500m | Good | Maximilien Justum | 58kg | 2:42.54 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $1.00 |
| 14/14 | 22/03/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $16,580.00 | Durtal | 2300m | Good Soft | Pierre Remoue | 58kg | 2:25.87 | 9-11-14 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, 9th of 13 at Chantilly All Weather on March 16 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mr Lope Cen with 58kg at $28. Last start 6th of 10 at Lignieres on April 7 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Chaconne carrying 55.5kg at $5.70. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $16,890.00 | Lignieres | 1600m | Soft | Arthur Vilchien | 55.5kg | 1:37.90 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $5.70 |
| 9/13 | 16/03/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $40,960.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 58kg | 1:39.07 | - | 10 |
| 11.1L | $28.00 |

Jockey: C Raimbault
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Pornichet January 27 over 2100m, 30 len behind Blanquette carrying 58kg at $14. On debut sixth of 8 at Fontainebleau November 22 over 1800m, soft track; 19 len behind Dolmalan with 58kg at $11. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | CLM 3 | $20,180.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Neutral | Christopher Grosbois | 58kg | 2:12.94 | 2-3-11 | 3 |
| 30.4L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/01/2026 | 20 | MDN CG 3 | $33,680.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Neutral | Christopher Grosbois | 58kg | 2:13.09 | 8-6-6 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CG 2 | $37,230.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Christopher Grosbois | 58kg | 1:41.65 | - | 8 |
| 20.8L | $25.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $48,410.00 | Fontainebleau | 1800m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 1:51.21 | - | 4 |
| 19.4L | $11.00 |

Jockey: J Moisan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Morlaix on March 29 over 1800m, slow going 16 len behind Anodiac with 54.5kg. Before that 3rd of 16 at Fontainebleau on March 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Victoria Secret carrying 52.5kg at $81. Can atone.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 29/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Morlaix | 1800m | Soft | Axil Guilloteau | 54.5kg | 2:05.40 | - | 8 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/16 | 13/03/2026 | 32 | CLM 3 | $30,180.00 | Fontainebleau | 1800m | Soft | Axil Guilloteau | 52.5kg | 1:59.75 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $81.00 |
| 12/14 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 3 | $26,150.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Ambre Molins | 54.5kg | 2:04.72 | 13-13-12 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $80.00 |
| 7/14 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | CLM 3 | $27,020.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 56kg | 2:25.34 | 8-6-7 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $25.00 |
| 14/15 | 17/01/2026 | 10 | MDN CG 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Jacky Nicoleau | 58kg | 2:21.23 | 2-7-14 | 5 |
| 29.2L | $48.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/01/2026 | 117 | MDN 3 | $33,680.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Jacky Nicoleau | 58kg | 1:42.93 | - | 9 |
| 15.5L | $43.00 |

Jockey: D Breux
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Nort-sur-Erdre on April 5 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Everose with 54kg. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Vannes April 19 over 2200m defeating Zolia D'oroux carrying 53kg. Rates highly.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | CL3 3 | $15,890.00 | Vannes | 2200m | Good Soft | Camille Thelier-Mele | 53kg | 2:27.00 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/04/2026 | 150 | CLM 3 | $13,380.00 | Nort-Sur-Erdre | 1800m | Good | Glen Meury | 54kg | 1:55.48 | - | 9 |
| 2.6L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | CLM 2 | $40,640.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 55kg | 1:59.63 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $23.00 |

Jockey: C Grosbois
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Taj Mahal out of Special Reward. Watch for any market moves.