Cholet Race 2 - Chataigniers Hurdle
HAPPYMINI (5) debuted with a promising head second in a 2900m flat race at Royan. Taken to go one better on her first appearance over hurdles. Kapgarde filly NAUSICAA KARWIN (8) is out of a mare who won over both hurdles and fences. Major threat for a stable who get their share of winning debutants. Lucky Team gelding LUCKY TWENTY (1) performed well in debuting over hurdles with a 1L third contesting a 3500m event at Nantes. Must be considered. Great Pretender filly VOLAGE DE ROCHE (9) is out of a mare who won in Listed company over hurdles. Warrants close consideration making her debut for a top stable.
Jockey: M Duchene
Weight: 69kgs
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Resumes off a 48 day letup. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; finished third of 10 runners at Nantes on April 14 over 3500m, on slow going 1.0 len behind Bandetobealive carrying 64kg at $18. The start before that; finished 11th of 16 starters at Durtal on March 22 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Sea Nymph carrying 54.5kg. Progressing well this campaign. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/04/2026 | 23 | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $35,120.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Soft | Medy Duchene | 64kg | 4:12.38 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $18.00 |
| 11/16 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Durtal | 2000m | Good Soft | Candice Sperry | 54.5kg | 2:12.44 | 5-10-11 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 58kg | 2:36.50 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN CG 3 | $17,150.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Heavy | Hugo Lebouc | 56kg | 2:46.66 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.20 |
Jockey: T Dumouch
Weight: 68kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, finished fifth of 14 runners at Dieppe on April 30 over 3200m, slow track; 3 len behind Kentucky D'alco carrying 67kg at $52. Can improve on first race start performance. Should feature with repeat of the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 30/04/2026 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $40,130.00 | Dieppe | 3200m | Soft | Theo Dumouch | 67kg | 3:50.90 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $52.00 |
Jockey: E Manceau
Weight: 67kgs
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First race starter by Great Pretender out of Helenia Du Large. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Tough to assess real chances. Market watch advised.
Jockey: Z Donnais
Weight: 67kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only had one start last when he was ran last at Saint-Malo on August 29 over 1800m, slow track; 37 len behind Delicada with 58kg at $15. Hard to see him featuring in the finish today.
Last Starts 275 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | UNR 2 | $37,300.00 | Saint Malo | 1800m | Soft | Anthony Bernard | 58kg | 2:05.28 | - | 6 |
| 37.7L | $15.00 |
Jockey: J Bryan
Weight: 65kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start held ground to the line finished second of 9 starters at Royan La Palmyre on May 8 over 2900m, a head behind Leeloo Du Mazet carrying 59.5kg. Can improve on first up performance. Sure to improve and can get off the mark.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/05/2026 | - | CF 3 | $13,110.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 2900m | Good | Lucas Zuliani | 59.5kg | 3:26.10 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
Jockey: A Blais
Weight: 65kgs
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At debut, finished fifth of 7 runners at Fontainebleau on April 15 over 3000m, on slow going 11 len behind Woodlight carrying 69kg at $6.70. Can only be improved on that run but prefer to see.
Last Starts 46 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 | - | HDLE CLM F 3 | $31,770.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Soft | Theo Dumouch | 69kg | 3:32.96 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.70 |
Jockey: G Faivre-Picon
Weight: 65kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, finished eighth of 11 starters at Compiegne on May 4 over 3200m, slow track; 32 len behind Valdorina with 66kg at $41. May need more time and happy to wait until she shows more.
Last Starts 27 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 | 04/05/2026 | - | HDLE CL4 F 3 | $73,770.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 66kg | 3:58.40 | 8-9-8 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: T Chevillard
Weight: 65kgs
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First race starter by Kapgarde out of Illicite. Makes her debut here in what looks a tricky race for her. Tough to assess real chances. Market watch advised.
Jockey: T Lemagnen
Weight: 65kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Great Pretender - Utah De Roche) making her debut. Market watch advised.
Jockey: A Lepage
Weight: 65kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, finished ninth of 10 runners at Argentan on April 9 over 2500m, 16 len behind Rush To Wait carrying 54.5kg at $10. Second-up finished sixth of 9 starters at Royan La Palmyre on May 8 over 2900m, 3.5 len behind Leeloo Du Mazet carrying 59.5kg. Will be tested. Will need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | 29 | CF 3 | $13,110.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 2900m | Good | Angelo Zuliani | 59.5kg | 3:26.10 | 7-3-6 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $32,110.00 | Argentan | 2500m | Good Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 54.5kg | 2:54.90 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |