Dax Race 8 - Jardin Abesse Chase
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (5) has placed fourth both starts since returning from a break including when losing out by 6.75L in a hurdle race at La Teste. Selected to return to fences with a win. MA CORALIE (4) is expected to deliver a big effort adopting a tongue tie and blinkers applied for the first time following a 21L seventh contesting a 3500m hurdle at Toulouse. FUNKY GIRL PECOS (3) rates highly on form demonstrated winning by 3L over 3600m at Agen making her penultimate start. Providing his second steeplechase attempt LYCANA D'ARGESE (1) is another to consider after managing a 7.5L fourth trying 2400m on the flat at Limoges.
Jockey: P Phokaew
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Limoges on November 29 over 2400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Korral with 54kg. When resuming last campaign ran last at Gabarret on May 8 2025 over 2550m, 22 len behind Lubiana with 54kg. Definite each-way hope.
Last Starts 171 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 29/11/2025 | 69 | 45 | $22,260.00 | Limoges | 2400m | Heavy | Gwladys Fradelin | 54kg | 2:43.08 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | STPLE CL3 AA 45 | $41,070.00 | Dax | 3500m | Soft | Praphan Phokaew | 61kg | 4:22.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2025 | 28 | HDLE CL3 AA 45 | $33,930.00 | Pompadour | 3900m | Soft | Praphan Phokaew | 61kg | 5:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/08/2025 | 42 | HDLE CL2 AA 45 | $33,750.00 | Pompadour | 3900m | Good Soft | Praphan Phokaew | 61kg | 5:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $1.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2025 | 31 | AA 45 | $26,410.00 | Pompadour | 2200m | Soft | Vincent Chenet | 55.5kg | 2:29.10 | - | 5 |
| 53.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2025 | 21 | AA 45 | $26,640.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 2300m | Soft | Clement Cadel | 56.5kg | 2:31.30 | - | 6 |
| 25.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: G Richard
Weight: 64kgs
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Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Agen on March 29 over 3600m, slow track; 17 len behind Funky Girl Pecos with 61kg. Race before pulled up at Toulouse on March 1 over 3500m. Needs to lift on last few to make an impression here.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | HDLE AA 4U | $31,510.00 | Agen | 3600m | Soft | Praphan Phokaew | 61kg | 4:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $1.00 |
| 0/10 | 01/03/2026 | 30 | HDLE AA 4U | $43,120.00 | Toulouse | 3500m | SH | Praphan Phokaew | 61kg | 4:34.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $89.00 |
| 0/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | HDLE 4 | $64,910.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Titouan Sporli | 62kg | 4:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $28.00 |
Jockey: R Mayeur
Weight: 64kgs
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Useful filly. Last start finished seventh of 10 runners at La Teste De Buch on April 22 over 3400m, 27 len behind Loulou De Vergne with 66kg at $10. The start before that; won by 3 len Agen on March 29 over 3600m on rain affected going defeating Nevis De Candale carrying 65kg in a hurdle. Fought on last time. Big chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | 24 | HDLE CL3 AA 4U | $40,130.00 | La Teste De Buch | 3400m | Good Soft | Raphael Mayeur | 66kg | 4:02.95 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | 58 | HDLE AA 4U | $31,510.00 | Agen | 3600m | Soft | Raphael Mayeur | 65kg | 4:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | HDLE 4 | $64,910.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Gauvain Faivre-Picon | 64kg | 4:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $39.00 |
| 0/10 | 09/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE AA 4 | $73,680.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Anthony Renard | 66kg | 4:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $53.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/12/2025 | 23 | HDLE AA 3 | $65,600.00 | Pau | 3300m | SH | Anthony Renard | 65kg | 4:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $45.00 |
| 0/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | HDLE CL3 AA 3 | $42,400.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3700m | SH | Sacha Bouche | 62kg | 4:30.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $22.00 |
Jockey: L Zuliani
Weight: 63kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 7 of 11 starters at Toulouse October 27 over 3500m, 21 len behind Minederien carrying 67.5kg at $4.90. Previously first up; 8 of 10 starters at Pompadour September 7 over 2200m, slow track; 35 len behind Mozard De La Brunie carrying 57.5kg. The one to beat on best form.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/10/2025 | 36 | HDLE CL3 AA 3 | $42,480.00 | Toulouse | 3500m | SH | Lucas Zuliani | 67.5kg | 4:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | HDLE CL3 AA 3 | $35,710.00 | Dax | 3500m | Soft | Antoine Moriceau | 63.5kg | 4:24.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/09/2025 | 111 | 3 | $22,500.00 | Pompadour | 2200m | Soft | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 57.5kg | 2:27.60 | - | 1 |
| 35.1L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/05/2025 | 18 | AA 3 | $30,200.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 55.5kg | 2:26.30 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2025 | 19 | 3 | $18,650.00 | Fougeres | 2400m | Good | Loeiza Hayeres Fouchard | 61kg | 2:37.53 | - | 6 |
| 21.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/04/2025 | - | 3 | $19,860.00 | Senonnes | 2300m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 60.5kg | 2:33.68 | - | 3 |
| 9.1L | $22.00 |
Jockey: L Brechet
Weight: 63kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished fourth in a small field at Toulouse on March 18 over 3500m, slow track; 17 len behind Marbre Rose carrying 62kg at $5.80. Last start finished fourth of 10 runners at La Teste De Buch on April 22 over 3400m, 6 len behind Loulou De Vergne with 62kg at $6. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/04/2026 | 35 | HDLE CL3 AA 4U | $40,130.00 | La Teste De Buch | 3400m | Good Soft | Louis Colson | 62kg | 4:02.95 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2026 | 68 | STPLE CL3 AA 45 | $39,800.00 | Toulouse | 3500m | Soft | Louis Colson | 62kg | 4:23.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $5.80 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE AA 4 | $73,680.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Louis Colson | 62.5kg | 4:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $6.70 |
| 3/11 | 14/12/2025 | 23 | HDLE AA 3 | $65,600.00 | Pau | 3300m | SH | Lucas Zuliani | 63.5kg | 4:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 33 | HDLE CL3 AA 3 | $42,400.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3700m | SH | Lucas Zuliani | 63.5kg | 4:30.05 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2025 | 60 | I F 3 | $67,960.00 | Tarbes | 2300m | Soft | Alexandre Gavilan | 56kg | 2:25.20 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |