Cholet Race 7 - Sequoias Maiden Stakes
KOYA (5) lost out by a neck in registering a second place finish over 2000m at Le Lion-d'Angers. Taken to go one better to break her maiden at the ninth attempt. QUEEN LUNA GAME (3) debuted with a promising 4.5L fifth contesting an 1800m newcomers race at La Teste. Strong claims of recording her first win. NIGHTJAR (6) failed to shine in finishing 17L sixth over 2400m at Lyon-Parilly. Dangerous on her third in a 2300m newcomers race at Le Mans prior. BAY HOUSE (8) demonstrated improvement in registering a 0.75L second racing from off the pace over 1900m at Chantilly AW. Of note returning to turf on her debut for a new trainer.
Jockey: H Journiac
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 16 at Saint-Cloud on May 1 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Must Bay with 57.5kg at $8.90. Before that 5th of 11 at Saint-Cloud on April 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rumpumpel with 58kg at $5.30. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $86,560.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Good | C Soumillon | 57.5kg | 2:03.70 | 2-2-12 | 13 |
| 5.4L | $8.90 |
| 5/11 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $41,300.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 2:25.10 | 11-10-5 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 192 | MDN F 3 | $41,940.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:59.56 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/16 | 19/08/2025 | - | UNR F 2 | $48,670.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good Soft | Hugo Journiac | 58kg | 1:44.46 | - | 16 |
| 3.0L | $24.00 |
Jockey: A Madamet
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 7th of 14 at Le Lion-d'angers on May 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Majoie with 56kg at $23. Big run expected.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $31,480.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2000m | Soft | Axel Baron | 56kg | 2:17.49 | 14-2-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: F Veron
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 5th of 8 at La Teste De Buch on May 15 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Spirit Girl carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. Can do much better this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $31,480.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1800m | Soft | Fabrice Veron | 56.5kg | 1:58.90 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $5.60 |
Jockey: A Hamelin
Weight: 58kgs
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Third race start. First start 8th of 10 at Fontainebleau on November 22 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind La Zarra carrying 58kg at $5.30. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 14 at Le Lion-d'angers on May 7 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Majoie carrying 58kg at $13. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
Last Starts 24 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 | 07/05/2026 | 166 | MDN F 3 | $31,480.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2000m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 2:17.49 | 8-9-5 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | UNR F 2 | $48,410.00 | Fontainebleau | 1800m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 1:56.75 | - | 5 |
| 10.6L | $5.30 |
Jockey: M Protti
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start 2nd of 14 at Le Lion-d'angers on May 7 over 2000m, slow going long-neck behind Majoie carrying 55.5kg at $7.40. The start before that 5th of 11 at Fontainebleau on April 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Piotr with 56.5kg at $8.70. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 24 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 | 07/05/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $31,480.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2000m | Soft | Martin Protti | 55.5kg | 2:17.49 | 10-8-2 | 15 |
| 0.4L | $7.40 |
| 5/11 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $41,300.00 | Fontainebleau | 1800m | Good Soft | Tony Piccone | 56.5kg | 1:52.65 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $8.70 |
| 4/14 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $31,840.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:43.19 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $5.10 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 60 | MDN F 3 | $41,940.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:59.56 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/12/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $48,580.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 2:02.34 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $25,800.00 | Angers | 2000m | SH | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 2:19.60 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
Weight: 58kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 14 at Le Mans on April 21 over 2300m, 2.75 len behind Cheerio carrying 56.5kg at $8.60. Second-up 6th of 8 at Lyon-Parilly on May 8 over 2400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Bogliasco with 56.5kg at $4.10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $31,480.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 56.5kg | 2:34.90 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/14 | 21/04/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $32,110.00 | Le Mans | 2300m | Good | Tony Piccone | 56.5kg | 2:24.97 | 9-3-3 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $8.60 |
Jockey: L Roussel
Weight: 58kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 9th of 12 at Morlaix on March 29 over 1800m, slow going 29 len behind Anodiac carrying 53kg. Last start 5th of 11 at Chateaubriant on May 5 over 1950m, on a slow track; 7 len behind King Arthur with 56.5kg at $53. Needs more time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/05/2026 | 37 | CLM 3 | $18,850.00 | Chateaubriant | 1950m | Soft | Leo Roussel | 56.5kg | 2:08.99 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $53.00 |
| 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: M Grandin
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Chantilly All Weather on February 12 over 1900m, 0.8 len behind Ashipcalleddignity with 52.5kg at $23. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Saint-Cloud on October 9 over 1500m, slow going 19 len behind Blanche De Medicis carrying 58kg at $9. Looks tested.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/02/2026 | 126 | CLM 3 | $30,900.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Adrian Le Lay Martin | 52.5kg | 1:57.76 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 14/14 | 09/10/2025 | - | UNR F 2 | $48,500.00 | Saint Cloud | 1500m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:39.09 | - | 5 |
| 19.4L | $9.00 |
Jockey: M Justum
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Pornichet on December 14 over 1700m, 15 len behind Team Breizh with 56kg at $108. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 168 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 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,230.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Maximilien Justum | 56kg | 1:43.33 | - | 6 |
| 15.8L | $108.00 |
Jockey: T Bachelot
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Telecaster - Rose Vista) making her debut. The yard has a great strike-rate with debutantes.
Jockey: C Bouttier
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Motivator out of Tradigraphie. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: H Lebouc
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Telecaster out of Font Froide. Market the best guide to her chances.