Dax Race 1 - Fontaine Pigeon Claiming Stakes
ZURITO (1) maintained good form in Spain following up a win over 2200m at Madrid with a 2.25L second in a 2100m event at the same venue. Selected to double his career tally. VALTRADA (11) came home 2.5L fourth contesting a 1400m claiming event at Bordeaux. Major player climbing in distance. Representing a top stable SAGAZAN ACE (5) came home 10L fourth competing in a 2000m maiden at Toulouse. Strong prospects making his first appearance among claiming company. GENERAL CHOP (10) suffered a head defeat at the hands of a subsequent winner when placing second trying 1600m at Royan. Of note raised in trip.
Jockey: R N Valle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at La Zarzuela on May 3 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Dancelot with 59.5kg. Before that won by 3 len at La Zarzuela April 12 over 2200m defeating High Dinasty with 57kg. Shapes as a top chance on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | $16,721.00 | Madrid | 2100m | Good | R N Valle | 59.5kg | 2:14.81 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.00 | |
| 1/10 | 12/04/2026 | 35 | $22,742.00 | Madrid | 2200m | Good | R N Valle | 57kg | 2:25.88 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 | |
| 3/11 | 08/03/2026 | 84 | $42,289.00 | Madrid | 1600m | Soft | R N Valle | 56.5kg | 1:42.43 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 | |
| 2/5 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | $18,085.00 | Dos Hermanas | 1600m | Good | I Melgarejo | 57kg | 1:42.75 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 | |
| 2/4 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | $18,085.00 | Dos Hermanas Sand | 1400m | Good | R N Valle | 57kg | 1:32.38 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 | |
| 4/6 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | $21,025.00 | Madrid | 1600m | Good | R N Valle | 55kg | 1:42.12 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: S Le Quilleuc
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 9 at Toulouse on March 18 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Easy As Pie with 58kg at $14. Last start 10th of 12 at Langon-Libourne on April 6 over 2500m, 4.5 len behind Rockonado carrying 58.5kg. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 06/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $16,720.00 | Langon | 2500m | Good | Clement Cadel | 58.5kg | 2:42.46 | 8-12-10 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $1.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $31,840.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | Soft | Samy Le Quilleuc | 58kg | 2:19.60 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at San Sebastian on April 22 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Armero with 57kg. Last start second last in a small field at La Zarzuela on May 10 over 2200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Light L'audrielle with 57kg. Can atone.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/05/2026 | 18 | $41,803.00 | Madrid | 2200m | Soft | A Gutierrez V | 57kg | 2:21.78 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $1.00 | |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2026 | 227 | $14,632.00 | San Sebastian | 2000m | Good | R R De Sousa | 57kg | 2:13.26 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.00 | |
| 2/4 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | $18,750.00 | San Sebastian | 1600m | Good | R R De Sousa | 58kg | 1:43.78 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 | |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | $65,275.00 | San Sebastian | 1500m | Soft | C A Loaiza | 58kg | 1:34.31 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 | |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2025 | 83 | $24,867.00 | San Sebastian | 1400m | Good | R R De Sousa | 57kg | 1:30.47 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 | |
| 6/6 | 12/05/2025 | - | CL3 2 | $40,850.00 | Tarbes | 1100m | Soft | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 54.5kg | 1:06.60 | - | 2 |
| 20.0L | $28.00 |
Jockey: V Alonso Vidal De La Pena
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 14 at this track on May 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Lovatree Paris carrying 55.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Pau All Weather on November 13 over 2000m, 4 len behind Madridista carrying 58kg at $52. Strips fitter this time and is definitely worth including.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 01/05/2026 | 103 | MDN 3 | $31,480.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Adrian Martinez Torres | 55.5kg | 2:17.80 | 10-11-13 | 11 |
| 19.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | MDN CG 3 | $33,680.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 58kg | 2:05.80 | 9-5-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $24.00 |
| 7/15 | 26/12/2025 | 43 | MDN CG 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 58kg | 2:03.90 | 5-11-7 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | MDN CG 2 | $37,100.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Maxime Foulon | 58kg | 2:06.70 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $52.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/11/2025 | 131 | MDN CG 2 | $37,100.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | SH | Maxime Foulon | 58kg | 1:47.01 | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $44.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:32.17 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 51.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: R Dubord
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 4th of 7 at Toulouse on April 6 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Duro with 58kg at $4.40. Before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Pau All Weather on February 20 over 2000m, 8 len behind Plutarque carrying 58kg at $3.20. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 43 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 | 06/04/2026 | 45 | MDN CG 3 | $32,110.00 | Toulouse | 2000m | Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 2:07.11 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $4.40 |
| 9/13 | 20/02/2026 | 39 | MDN CG 3 | $32,600.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 2:04.00 | 11-12-9 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 1:34.23 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $4.40 |
Jockey: M Foulon
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 7 at Bordeaux on October 25 over 1900m, in the wet; 43 len behind Van Blutch with 53.5kg at $31. Want to have another look at him.
Last Starts 206 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/10/2025 | - | CL2 2 | $43,720.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1900m | Heavy | Fabrice Veron | 53.5kg | 2:22.84 | - | 4 |
| 43.5L | $31.00 |
Jockey: M Forest
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at Auch on April 12 over 2650m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Veules Les Roses carrying 57kg. Second-up 2nd of 12 at Agen on April 26 over 1850m, slow going 3 len behind General Chop carrying 58kg. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 3 | $13,380.00 | Agen | 1850m | Soft | Mickael Forest | 58kg | 1:56.10 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | 107 | CLM 3 | $13,380.00 | Auch | 2650m | Soft | Vincent Chenet | 57kg | 2:59.80 | 6-8-6 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $1.00 |
| 15/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Mickael Forest | 56kg | 2:03.90 | 15-15-15 | 5 |
| 64.4L | $64.00 |
Jockey: G Guedj-Gay
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Salon-de-Provence on April 16 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Affection with 56kg at $11. Before that second last of 7 at Toulouse on April 6 over 2000m, slow going 13 len behind Duro carrying 58kg at $10. Definite winning chance. Must be respected.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/04/2026 | 10 | CLM 3 | $24,080.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Good Soft | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 56kg | 2:38.20 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CG 3 | $32,110.00 | Toulouse | 2000m | Soft | Maxime Foulon | 58kg | 2:07.11 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2026 | 4 | CLM 3 | $19,070.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 2:10.35 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.40 |
| 7/9 | 18/03/2026 | 156 | MDN CG 3 | $31,840.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | Soft | Ambre Molins | 56.5kg | 2:09.00 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $22.00 |
| 8/13 | 13/10/2025 | - | UNR 2 | $37,170.00 | Marseille Borely | 1800m | Good Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 58kg | 1:53.88 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: H Mouesan
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months was disqualified from her Bordeaux race April 27 over 1400m. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Dos Hermanas Sand February 1 over 1900m in soft going defeating Born To Bright carrying 56kg. Prefer to see her go around again before recommending.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 27/04/2026 | 85 | CLM 3 | $24,080.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1400m | Good Soft | Nuno Manuel Lopes Duarte | 54kg | 1:29.26 | - | 5 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | $14,856.00 | Dos Hermanas Sand | 1900m | Soft | I Melgarejo | 56kg | 2:11.59 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.00 | |
| 4/4 | 11/01/2026 | 113 | $16,886.00 | Dos Hermanas | 1400m | Good | B Fayos | 57.5kg | 1:27.82 | - | 4 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 | |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Georgia Dobie | 59kg | 1:02.56 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 31.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/08/2025 | 6 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 64kg | 1:12.58 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,190.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:02.46 | 6-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: A Werle
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 7 at Royan La Palmyre on May 8 over 1600m, head behind Markos carrying 58kg. The run before that won by 3 len at Agen April 26 over 1850m on a rain affected track defeating Rainsilver carrying 58kg. Expected to feature prominently again.
Last Starts 11 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 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | CLM 3 | $13,110.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 1600m | Good | Yoann Barille | 58kg | 1:40.50 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | CLM 3 | $13,380.00 | Agen | 1850m | Soft | Antoine Werle | 58kg | 1:56.10 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/04/2026 | 26 | CLM 3 | $19,230.00 | Tarbes | 1500m | Good Soft | Antoine Werle | 56kg | 1:29.90 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 10/13 | 10/03/2026 | 32 | CLM 3 | $19,070.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1400m | SH | Romain Dubord | 56.5kg | 1:36.36 | - | 4 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 26 | MDN CG 3 | $32,600.00 | Pau | 1600m | Neutral | Romain Dubord | 56.5kg | 1:36.30 | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $33,680.00 | Pau | 1600m | Neutral | Maxime Foulon | 57.5kg | 1:36.50 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $4.40 |
Jockey: A Gutierrez Val
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at Bordeaux on April 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Varzuga with 55kg at $7.80. The start before that ran last in a small field at Toulouse on March 1 over 1600m, 25 len behind Vaticana carrying 55.5kg at $13. Encouraging effort last start. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 27/04/2026 | 57 | CLM 3 | $24,080.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1400m | Good Soft | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 55kg | 1:29.26 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
| 6/6 | 01/03/2026 | 26 | CL2 3 | $33,330.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | SH | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 55.5kg | 1:42.19 | - | 1 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | 67 | CL2 3 | $34,130.00 | Pau | 1600m | Neutral | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 55.5kg | 1:33.70 | - | 3 |
| 12.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/7 | 28/11/2025 | 45 | CL2 2 | $43,640.00 | Pau | 1400m | Neutral | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 55.5kg | 1:23.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/13 | 14/10/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $37,170.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | Soft | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 58kg | 1:41.84 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/13 | 08/09/2025 | - | UNR F 2 | $57,140.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | Soft | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 58kg | 1:43.72 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $20.00 |
Jockey: N M Lopes Duarte
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at Langon-Libourne on May 1 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Empress Of Light carrying 54kg. The race before that 10th of 12 at Bordeaux on April 11 over 1600m, 17 len behind Arbus with 56.5kg at $105. Hard to have.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $16,390.00 | Langon | 1800m | Good | Lucie Castillon | 54kg | 1:49.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $32,110.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | Good Soft | Nuno Manuel Lopes Duarte | 56.5kg | 1:40.18 | - | 4 |
| 17.6L | $105.00 |
| 9/14 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | MDN F 3 | $31,840.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Forest | 58kg | 1:43.19 | - | 14 |
| 10.2L | $83.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 74 | MDN F 3 | $31,840.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1900m | SH | Mickael Forest | 58kg | 2:17.68 | 2-3-9 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $57.00 |
| 13/14 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Mickael Forest | 56kg | 2:05.80 | 9-11-13 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $33.00 |
Jockey: M Gaoule
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Carcassonne on May 1 over 2650m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bel Oriflamme with 52kg. Second-up second last in a small field at Gabarret on May 8 over 2550m, 7 len behind Fonromy carrying 55kg. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $16,390.00 | Gabarret | 2550m | Good | Damien Morin | 55kg | 2:50.04 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $16,390.00 | Carcassonne | 2650m | Soft | Kevin Gaudeffroy | 52kg | 2:50.20 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |