Compiegne Race 8 - Balsan Hurdle
METRONOMIQUE (6) completed a hat-trick of steeplechase victories here in scoring by 20L in the 3450m Listed Prix Vatelys in October. Selected to resume with a win. A three time winner on the flat MISTER BANKER (7) debuted over hurdles with an impressive 20L success in a 3800m event at Saint-Brieuc. Rates a major threat stepping up in grade. SPES MILICLO (1) came home 4L fourth competing in a 3400m hurdle at this course in November. Strong claims on his return to action. KIWANUKA DU MATHAN (2) followed up ad ebut victory at Moulins with a 5.5L second over 3500m at Pau. Warrants close consideration.
Jockey: K Dubourg
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 4 of 12 runners at this track November 28 over 3400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Magic Du Brizais with 70kg at $2.90. First race start favourite; won by a head Argentan October 11 over 3600m slow track defeating Paquisto with 67kg. Expect he will be forward enough.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 28/11/2025 | 23 | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $90,110.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | Heavy | Kilian Dubourg | 70kg | 4:31.88 | 5-2-4 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2025 | 25 | HDLE CL1 CG 3 | $95,410.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | Kilian Dubourg | 66kg | 4:32.63 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 CG 3 | $24,780.00 | Argentan | 3600m | Soft | Kilian Dubourg | 67kg | 4:24.30 | 9-5-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
Jockey: C Lefebvre
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, won by 2.5 len Moulins on December 13 over 3500m defeating Tavaco carrying 66kg in a hurdle. Second-up raced on speed throughout then finished second of 10 runners at Pau on January 30 over 3500m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Never Seen with 68kg at $4.40. This race appears well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/01/2026 | 48 | HDLE CL2 CG 4 | $64,910.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Clement Lefebvre | 68kg | 4:37.10 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $40,780.00 | Moulin | 3500m | SH | Clement Lefebvre | 66kg | 4:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: M Zuliani
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 2 of 11 starters at this track November 11 over 3400m, 4 len behind Metronomy carrying 64.5kg at $26. First ever start ran 5 of 12 starters at La Roche-Posay September 14 over 2400m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Der Shtern with 61kg. Needs more time. Prefer later on.
Last Starts 110 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 | 11/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $90,110.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | SH | Mathis Zuliani | 64.5kg | 4:19.21 | 9-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | HDLE CLM CG 3 | $44,250.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | SH | Charlotte Prichard | 68kg | 4:17.14 | 11-8-4 | 0 |
| 14.2L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/10/2025 | 22 | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $39,290.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Soft | Raphael Mayeur | 68kg | 4:06.48 | 6-6-9 | 0 |
| 54.7L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | CF 3 | $13,570.00 | La Roche-Posay | 2400m | Soft | Pierre Remoue | 61kg | 2:45.29 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $1.00 |
Jockey: N Ferreira
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 6 of 16 starters at Auteuil December 7 over 3600m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Louminos carrying 65kg at $18. First ever race start 5 of 10 starters at Cagnes-sur-Mer January 13 2025 over 1500m, slow track; 9 len behind Dioptase with 58kg at $16. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE CF 3 | $173,760.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Heavy | Lucas Zuliani | 65kg | 4:40.41 | 4-1-6 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/13 | 23/11/2025 | 25 | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $90,110.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Heavy | Nathanael Ferreira | 65kg | 4:32.14 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $56.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $90,270.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | Nathanael Ferreira | 66kg | 4:33.05 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $89.00 |
| 8/14 | 01/10/2025 | 62 | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $103,570.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Nathanael Ferreira | 68kg | 4:22.85 | - | 0 |
| 32.7L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 31/07/2025 | 38 | HCP CF 3 | $42,930.00 | Dieppe | 3000m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 3:23.30 | 4-2-11 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $35,210.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1600m | Good | C Soumillon | 59.5kg | 1:40.49 | - | 5 |
| 5.4L | $6.20 |
Jockey: Tho Journiac
Weight: 69kgs
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Comments
Useful gelding. Last run came from midfield; finished sixth of 7 runners at Pau in the LR on February 8 over 3500m, on heavy track; 45 len behind Callisto Du Nord carrying 66kg at $20. Before that finished second of 11 runners at Pau on January 20 over 3500m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Populas carrying 66kg at $7.30. Fought on last time. Big chance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 19 | LR HDLE CF 4 | $113,750.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Theo Chevillard | 66kg | 4:39.30 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $20.00 |
| 2/11 | 20/01/2026 | 37 | HDLE CL3 CG 4 | $59,650.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Theo Chevillard | 66kg | 4:35.60 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.30 |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 92 | HDLE CL1 CF 3 | $74,470.00 | Pau | 3500m | SH | Theo Chevillard | 67kg | 4:25.60 | 7-8-6 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $30.00 |
| 11/18 | 13/09/2025 | 29 | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $103,570.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Thomas Journiac | 67kg | 4:13.63 | 12-9-11 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | CF 3 | $13,500.00 | Pompadour | 2600m | Good Soft | Anthony Bernard | 61kg | 2:46.10 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: James Reveley
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation winning posted a big 20 len win. This track LR October 25 over 3450m defeating Mary Shelley carrying 68kg at $1.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; posted a big 7 len win. This track September 10 over 3450m slow track defeating Mary Shelley with 67kg at $4.80. The one to beat on best form.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/10/2025 | 23 | LR STPLE CF 3 | $155,750.00 | Compiegne | 3450m | SH | James Reveley | 68kg | 4:22.99 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | 22 | STPLE CL2 CF 3 | $98,210.00 | Compiegne | 3450m | Soft | Felix De Giles | 70kg | 4:13.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 10/09/2025 | 144 | STPLE CL2 CF 3 | $98,210.00 | Compiegne | 3450m | Soft | James Reveley | 67kg | 4:14.18 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $44,910.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3400m | SH | James Reveley | 70kg | 4:27.45 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 22/03/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $35,950.00 | Moulin | 3500m | Soft | James Reveley | 67kg | 4:29.90 | 7-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: T Chevillard
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after four to post a big 20 len win. Saint Brieuc on February 15 over 3800m in the wet defeating Magie Des Obeaux carrying 67kg in a hurdle. Previously second-up won by 2 len Saint-Malo on July 24 over 1800m on rain affected going defeating My Secret Light with 58kg at $4.80. Top chance, with upside.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/02/2026 | 109 | HDLE CL5 CF 4 | $23,770.00 | Saint Brieuc | 3800m | Heavy | Theo Chevillard | 67kg | 5:09.16 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/10/2025 | 37 | CL1 3U | $61,590.00 | Le Mans | 1950m | Soft | A Hamelin | 55kg | 2:06.43 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/7 | 22/09/2025 | 18 | CL2 3 | $35,890.00 | Vichy | 2000m | Heavy | A Hamelin | 57kg | 2:15.13 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2025 | 25 | CL2 3 | $45,710.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | A Hamelin | 57kg | 2:09.66 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2025 | 17 | CL3 3 | $25,930.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2000m | Good Soft | Clement Guitraud | 59.5kg | 2:08.39 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 24/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $27,910.00 | Saint Malo | 1800m | Soft | Clement Guitraud | 58kg | 1:55.01 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
Jockey: F Giles
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 6 of 12 runners at Auteuil October 7 over 3500m, 22 len behind Mountain Ridge with 67kg at $4.40. First ever race start 5 of 18 starters at Auteuil September 13 over 3600m, slow track; 11 len behind Proactif carrying 67kg at $6.80. Ready to launch a bright campaign.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/10/2025 | 24 | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $91,070.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | James Reveley | 67kg | 4:20.77 | 1-3-6 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/18 | 13/09/2025 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $103,570.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | James Reveley | 67kg | 4:13.63 | 16-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.2L | $6.80 |
Jockey: T Dumouch
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished fifth of 13 runners at this track on October 20 over 3400m, 17 len behind Kill Pass carrying 68kg at $8.60. Well-placed, will be thereabouts.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 20/10/2025 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $97,350.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | SH | Theo Dumouch | 68kg | 4:10.19 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $8.60 |
Jockey: T Beaurain
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months pulled up at Auteuil on February 14 over 3600m. Previously second-up came from midfield; finished tenth of 12 runners at Auteuil on October 7 over 3500m, 42 len behind Mountain Ridge with 66kg at $50. Tested at this stage of campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 14/02/2026 | 130 | HDLE CL2 CG 4 | $86,590.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Heavy | Thomas Beaurain | 66kg | 4:30.47 | 8-10-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $47.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/10/2025 | 24 | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $91,070.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | Thomas Beaurain | 66kg | 4:20.77 | 5-10-10 | 0 |
| 42.2L | $50.00 |
| 7/18 | 13/09/2025 | 66 | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $103,570.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Clement Lefebvre | 67kg | 4:13.63 | 7-10-7 | 0 |
| 31.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2025 | 30 | 3 | $25,400.00 | Senonnes | 2300m | Good Soft | Laura Poggionovo | 63kg | 2:34.18 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $8.90 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2025 | - | 3 | $27,290.00 | Durtal | 2300m | Good | Laura Poggionovo | 60.5kg | 2:31.29 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: A Zuliani
Weight: 67kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Ivanhowe - Blue Aster) making his debut. Respect any move in betting leading into this race day debut.
Jockey: A Chesneau
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished sixth of 12 starters at Chantilly All Weather on February 13 over 2700m, 6 len behind Un Jour Pour Moi with 57kg at $19. Start before ran on from midfield; finished seventh of 11 runners at Deauville All Weather on January 22 over 2500m, 6 len behind Altiama with 56.5kg at $29. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 4U | $28,010.00 | Chantilly | 2700m | Neutral | Ludovic Boisseau | 57kg | 2:55.46 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 4U | $28,950.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Ludovic Boisseau | 56.5kg | 2:43.01 | 6-9-7 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $29.00 |
| 7/13 | 23/12/2025 | 61 | MDN 3 | $35,640.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Ludovic Boisseau | 56kg | 2:45.08 | 11-6-7 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $55.00 |
| 0/13 | 23/10/2025 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $102,650.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SH | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 4:35.94 | 12-12-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $66.00 |