Deauville Race 1 - Prix Du Bessin Claiming Stakes
Space Blues gelding MOUNTAIN BLUES (4) showed up well delivering a 2L fifth contesting a 2150m maiden at Lyon-la-Soie in February. Taken to return from a break with a victory. CRACKELITA (11) came home 2L clear of her nearest rival contesting a 2500m event at Nort-sur-Erdre. Expected to play a hand in the finish. SIR PATRICK (5) recorded a 7L eighth competing in a 2400m handicap at Craon. Strong prospects with a tongue tie applied for his AW debut. ZOLIA D'OROUX (10) faded late running 4L fourth tackling 2400m at Rochefort-sur-Loire. Notable contender making her AW debut following a short break.

Jockey: Ebbe Verhestraeten
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at Strasbourg on October 4 over 2100m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Ocean Star carrying 57kg at $5.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 14 at this track on December 17 over 1900m, 30 len behind Banker Nine carrying 56kg at $33. Better than the last start suggests; can bounce back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 04/10/2026 | 103 | HCP 3 | $26,550.00 | Strasbourg | 2100m | Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 57kg | 2:22.57 | 7-10-13 | 1 |
| 28.2L | $5.20 |
| 1/13 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3 | $29,550.00 | Dieppe | 2400m | Good Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 56.5kg | 2:35.20 | 11-5-1 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $19.40 |
| 5/9 | 08/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3 | $18,670.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | Good | Glen Meury | 56.5kg | 2:30.10 | 9-8-5 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3 | $13,110.00 | Limoges | 2400m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 58kg | 2:38.08 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3 | $13,110.00 | Langon | 2500m | Good | Martin Protti | 57.5kg | 2:42.50 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/04/2026 | 27 | CLM 3 | $19,230.00 | Moulin | 2400m | Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 58.5kg | 2:49.40 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Clairefontaine on July 6 over 2400m, 6 len behind Operator carrying 58.5kg at $8.20. Second-up didn't finish the race at Saint-Malo August 28 over 2500m. Hasn't done much to inspire.
Last Starts 54 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 | 28/08/2026 | 53 | MDN 3 | $25,570.00 | Saint Malo | 2500m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 2:46.14 | 7-12-PU | 3 |
| 99.0L | $5.20 |
| 7/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $33,280.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good | Theo Bachelot | 58.5kg | 2:45.60 | 2-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Clement Lecoeuvre
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Mulheim on October 10 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Dom Bosco carrying 56kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 7 in the G3 Deutsches St. Leger at Dortmund on September 20 over 2800m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Lordano with 57kg at $26.10. Great chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $84,691.00 | Mulheim | 2000m | Heavy | Michael Cadeddu | 56kg | 2:11.11 | - | 5 |
| 12.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2026 | 19 | G3 OPEN 3U | $88,710.00 | Dortmund | 2800m | Soft | Fabrice Veron | 57kg | 3:01.62 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $26.10 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2026 | 91 | COND 3 | $85,246.00 | Baden Baden | 2400m | Good Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 55kg | 2:34.34 | - | 4 |
| 8.9L | $3.40 |
| 7/16 | 02/06/2026 | 16 | G2 OPEN FM 3 | $1,059,934.00 | Milan | 2200m | Heavy | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 2:16.30 | - | 9 |
| 9.9L | $5.19 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2026 | 140 | COND 3 | $16,393.00 | Mulheim | 2400m | Good Soft | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 2:35.08 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/4 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,184.00 | Dortmund | 1700m | W | Alexander Pietsch | 58kg | 1:45.65 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Augustin Madamet
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Lyon-la-Soie February 24 over 2150m, 2 len behind Ti Amo Bello with 58kg at $5.90. On debut second of 15 at Lyon-la-Soie December 15 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Pink Panthera carrying 58kg at $6.70. Expected to go well with that initial campaign under his belt.
Last Starts 239 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 | 24/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $32,600.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 2:16.27 | 3-2-5 | 13 |
| 2.1L | $5.90 |
| 8/12 | 26/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 2:03.21 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/15 | 15/12/2025 | - | UNR 2 | $37,230.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 1:53.16 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Theo Bachelot
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Craon on September 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind My Habitude with 59kg at $8.30. Before that 5th of 14 at Saint-Cloud on September 11 over 2500m, 1.0 len behind My Habitude with 59kg at $7.20. Is capable on his day and is not out of it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 28/09/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $26,290.00 | Craon | 2400m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 59kg | 2:37.84 | 5-3-8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $8.30 |
| 5/14 | 11/09/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $32,580.00 | Saint Cloud | 2500m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 59kg | 2:43.77 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.20 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $26,720.00 | Vittel | 2400m | Good | Theo Bachelot | 59kg | 2:31.71 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/6 | 26/07/2026 | 20 | CL3 3 | $18,210.00 | Le Touquet | 2100m | Good | Theo Bachelot | 56kg | 2:15.30 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $11.20 |
| 11/12 | 06/07/2026 | 30 | MDN CG 3 | $33,280.00 | Clairefontaine | 1600m | Good | Arthur Vilchien | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $42.30 |
| 7/14 | 06/06/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $40,100.00 | Dieppe | 1800m | Soft | Arthur Vilchien | 54.5kg | 1:59.00 | 3-4-7 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Alexis Pouchin
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Saint-Cloud on March 19 over 2000m, slow going 12 len behind Wiki carrying 58kg at $12. Maybe later.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/03/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $40,960.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 2:11.09 | 2-2-8 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Pierre-Charles Boudot
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Saint-Cloud on October 14 over 2400m, 15 len behind House Of Tudor with 54.5kg at $32.20. The run before that got back early 11th of 14 at Saint-Cloud on September 11 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind My Habitude with 60kg at $20.60. Will need to do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/10/2026 | 33 | CLM 3 | $35,990.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good Soft | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | 2:37.26 | 10-7-6 | 10 |
| 15.2L | $32.20 |
| 11/14 | 11/09/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $32,580.00 | Saint Cloud | 2500m | Good Soft | Hugo Journiac | 60kg | 2:43.77 | 14-12-11 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $20.60 |
| 6/10 | 31/08/2026 | 95 | CL3 COND 3 | $30,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Soft | Hugo Journiac | 54.5kg | 2:09.66 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/13 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $44,100.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 60kg | 2:13.83 | 2-2-8 | 13 |
| 6.6L | $9.70 |
| 3/14 | 07/05/2026 | 17 | MDN F 3 | $31,480.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2000m | Soft | Hugo Journiac | 58kg | 2:17.49 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 2.2L | $7.40 |
| 2/12 | 20/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,110.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2000m | Good Soft | Hugo Journiac | 56.5kg | 2:14.67 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Pompadour on August 30 over 1600m, 11 len behind Over Ground with 57kg. Before that 3rd of 7 at Vichy on August 6 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Meliora carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/08/2026 | 24 | CL3 COND 3 | $15,570.00 | Pompadour | 1600m | Good Soft | Alexandre Gavilan | 57kg | 1:38.00 | - | 1 |
| 11.2L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 26 | CL3 COND 3 | $18,030.00 | Vichy | 2000m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 57.5kg | 2:06.80 | 4-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.20 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $31,790.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Good | Shana Topin | 49kg | 1:40.01 | - | 2 |
| 7.2L | $6.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | 18 | CL3 COND 3 | $15,420.00 | Montauban | 1550m | Good Soft | Dylan Alberca-Gavilan | 56kg | 1:31.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/05/2026 | 19 | CLM 3 | $18,850.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | Good | Martin Protti | 54kg | 1:37.00 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | CLM 3 | $13,110.00 | Gabarret | 1800m | Good | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 58kg | 1:45.06 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Maxime Guyon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Fontainebleau on September 20 over 2200m, 8 len behind Spring Laurel with 57kg at $7.60. Before that 7th of 9 at Clairefontaine on August 29 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Babadoo with 58.5kg at $11.70. Capable of much better performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $32,580.00 | Fontainebleau | 2200m | Good Soft | Adrian Le Lay Martin | 57kg | 2:14.69 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $7.60 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $33,110.00 | Clairefontaine | 2200m | Soft | Dorian Provost | 58.5kg | 2:32.20 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $11.70 |
| 5/13 | 07/08/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $33,110.00 | Clairefontaine | 2200m | Good Soft | Dorian Provost | 58.5kg | 2:20.50 | 8-11-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $16.30 |
| 10/12 | 22/07/2026 | 47 | MDN 3 | $25,830.00 | Saint Malo | 1800m | Good Soft | Julien Guillochon | 58.5kg | 1:51.43 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $12.50 |
| 7/12 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $31,170.00 | Nancy | 2500m | Soft | Marie Velon | 56.5kg | 2:50.16 | 9-3-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $16,390.00 | La Roche-Posay | 2400m | Soft | Christopher Grosbois | 56kg | 2:47.09 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Timothe Brebion
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Rochefort-sur-Loire August 2 over 2400m, 4 len behind Slalom with 57kg. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Dieppe June 23 over 2400m, 8 len behind Must Be Crackers with 56.5kg at $10.10. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | 11 | CLM 3 | $13,110.00 | Rochefort-Sur-Loire | 2400m | Good Soft | Yoann Barille | 57kg | 2:31.58 | 4-1-4 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $1.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | HCP F 3 | $26,990.00 | Saint Malo | 2500m | Good Soft | Yoann Barille | 58kg | 2:43.06 | 7-6-9 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $13.20 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2026 | 16 | CLM 3 | $19,040.00 | Dieppe | 2400m | Soft | Marie Velon | 55.5kg | 2:39.00 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.90 |
| 5/13 | 23/06/2026 | 65 | CLM 3 | $29,550.00 | Dieppe | 2400m | Good Soft | Marie Velon | 56.5kg | 2:35.20 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $10.10 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | CL3 3 | $15,890.00 | Vannes | 2200m | Good Soft | Laura Poggionovo | 53kg | 2:27.00 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/04/2026 | 18 | MDN F 3 | $32,110.00 | Argentan | 2500m | Good Soft | Yoann Barille | 58kg | 2:54.90 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 len at Nort-sur-Erdre on October 4 over 2500m in soft going defeating Atalaya carrying 58.5kg. The run before that 9th of 12 at Fontainebleau on September 20 over 2200m, 8 len behind Spring Laurel carrying 60kg at $46.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | CLM 3 | $13,030.00 | Nort-Sur-Erdre | 2500m | Soft | Yoann Rousset | 58.5kg | 2:46.08 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/09/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $32,580.00 | Fontainebleau | 2200m | Good Soft | Maximilien Justum | 60kg | 2:14.69 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $46.20 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | 17 | CLM 3 | $36,230.00 | Dieppe | 2200m | Soft | Ludovic Boisseau | 56kg | 2:34.00 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $57.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2026 | 12 | CL2 3 | $41,970.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Soft | Hugo Journiac | 55.5kg | 2:36.70 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $35.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $16,560.00 | Granville-St-Pair-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Good | Christopher Grosbois | 54.5kg | 2:50.10 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Malone Favriaux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Destino out of Well American. The betting is the best pointer to her chances.