Deauville Race 4 - Prix De La Pigeonniere Mdn Stakes - Awt
Frontrunner D'ARTAGNAN (5) is selected to break through for his first triumph following a head defeat placing second over 1400m at Compiegne. COLINER (8) debuted with a promising 1.5L second contesting a 1950m maiden at Les Sables-d'Olonne. Expected to challenge for the win dropping in distance. ILI PIKA (12) returned from a break managing a 3.25L third trying 1600m at Compiegne. Strong prospects dropping in distance revisiting AW. Lope de Vega colt VEGAMIX (7) showed up well prior to fading late returning from a break delivering a 4.5L fifth tackling 1800m at Lyon-la-Soie. Warrants close consideration.

Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 12 at Deauville on August 19 2025 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mature carrying 58kg at $10. Likely improver.
Last Starts 444 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/08/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $48,670.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:45.22 | 10-9-5 | 12 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Clement Lecoeuvre
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Compiegne on October 9 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Dance Gone with 58kg at $5.70. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Fontainebleau on September 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Marbellesa carrying 54.5kg at $8.60. Yet to fill a placing on the all weather so others preferred.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 09/10/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $32,740.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:27.35 | 2-3-7 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 20/09/2026 | 24 | MDN 3 | $32,420.00 | Fontainebleau | 1200m | Good Soft | Emanuele Solinas | 54.5kg | 1:06.49 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.60 |
| 7/13 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | CLM 3 | $40,980.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Slow | Emanuele Solinas | 55kg | 1:22.26 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $14.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2026 | 25 | MDN CG 3 | $32,950.00 | Clairefontaine | 1400m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:24.00 | 10-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 13/07/2026 | 41 | MDN CG 3 | $33,280.00 | Dieppe | 1400m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 1:23.00 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 02/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CG 3 | $40,100.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 1:30.84 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Ebbe Verhestraeten
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 15 at Le Mans on October 5 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Westminster Coyote carrying 63.5kg at $6.10. The run before that ran second last of 9 at Vittel on August 11 over 2100m, 9 len behind Merveille with 64kg at $4.90. Can play a big role again.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 05/10/2026 | 55 | HCP 3 | $26,550.00 | Le Mans | 1600m | Good Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 63.5kg | 1:36.09 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $6.10 |
| 8/9 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $26,720.00 | Vittel | 2100m | Good | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 64kg | 2:15.37 | 8-7-8 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $4.90 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $26,990.00 | Vittel | 1600m | Good | Marie Velon | 62kg | 1:39.64 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $25,830.00 | Nantes | 1600m | Good | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 56.5kg | 1:38.48 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.90 |
| 13/13 | 29/04/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $32,110.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1600m | Good Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 61kg | 1:40.00 | 2-4-13 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/04/2026 | 213 | MDN 3 | $16,890.00 | Lignieres | 1600m | Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 56.5kg | 1:37.90 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Compiegne on October 9 over 1400m, slow going head behind Dance Gone with 58kg at $3.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Compiegne on September 24 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Sayville carrying 58kg at $3.70. Will take plenty of beating.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,740.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:27.35 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 24/09/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $32,420.00 | Compiegne | 1600m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:36.39 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 10/08/2026 | 38 | MDN CG 3 | $32,950.00 | Clairefontaine | 1800m | Good Soft | Pierre Bazire | 58.5kg | 1:50.40 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/07/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $33,280.00 | Clairefontaine | 1800m | Good | Clement Lecoeuvre | 58kg | 1:49.80 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Marie
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 12th of 16 at Compiegne on October 9 over 1800m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Shunshoku with 58kg at $14.60. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Compiegne on September 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sayville with 58kg at $12.50. Don't dismiss.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,740.00 | Compiegne | 1800m | Soft | Benjamin Marie | 58kg | 1:51.51 | 1-7-12 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $14.60 |
| 4/12 | 24/09/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $32,420.00 | Compiegne | 1600m | Good Soft | Benjamin Marie | 58kg | 1:36.39 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $12.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2026 | 87 | COND 3 | $16,393.00 | Baden Baden | 1400m | Good Soft | Benjamin Marie | 58kg | 1:27.26 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $16,234.00 | Baden Baden | 1600m | Good Soft | Leon Wolff | 58kg | 1:41.56 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $13,115.00 | Halle | 1750m | Good Soft | David Liska | 58kg | 1:49.85 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2026 | 169 | COND 3 | $16,722.00 | Koln | 1850m | Good Soft | Leon Wolff | 57kg | 1:56.29 | - | 7 |
| 18.5L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Maxime Guyon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Lyon-la-Soie on October 11 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Testerine with 56kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Saint-Cloud on April 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Vernon with 58kg at $1.70. Fitter and can break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/10/2026 | 120 | CL3 3 | $23,780.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56kg | 1:50.68 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 57 | MDN CG 3 | $40,100.00 | Compiegne | 1600m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:38.51 | 1-2-10 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $2.80 |
| 6/11 | 17/04/2026 | 32 | MDN CG 3 | $41,300.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:43.68 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/13 | 16/03/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $40,960.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:39.07 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Martin Protti
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Les Sables-d'olonne on October 13 over 1950m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sentosa with 58kg at $6.90. Might find this line-up too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $25,410.00 | Les Sables | 1950m | Soft | Leo Roussel | 58kg | 2:09.10 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Pierre Bazire
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Chantilly All Weather on October 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Viva La Skids carrying 54kg at $15.80. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on August 6 over 1300m, 2 len behind Charly with 52.5kg at $20.60. Capable of sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/10/2026 | 62 | CL1 3 | $52,120.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 54kg | 1:23.76 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $15.80 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $62,950.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Slow | Augustin Madamet | 52.5kg | 1:19.35 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $20.60 |
| 4/10 | 30/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $31,790.00 | Cholet | 1350m | Good Soft | Pierre Bazire | 57kg | 1:20.71 | - | 9 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 4/16 | 02/06/2026 | 30 | MDN F 3 | $40,100.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Soft | Pierre Bazire | 58kg | 1:30.48 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/05/2026 | 52 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $114,754.00 | Koln | 1600m | Good Soft | Pierre Bazire | 58kg | 1:35.97 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.70 |
| 2/9 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | CL2 F 3 | $42,450.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Pierre Bazire | 57kg | 1:40.60 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Marvin Grandin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Lingfield All Weather August 11 over 1408m, 2 len behind Yes Waliim carrying 54.5kg at $12. On debut seventh of 10 at Windsor June 1 over 1207m, 10 len behind Gold Digger with 58kg at $17. May pay to watch for a market push.
Last Starts 87 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 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | APP HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 54.5kg | 1:24.94 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/13 | 31/07/2026 | 27 | OPEN 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 59kg | 1:15.03 | 3-2-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2026 | 16 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | James Sullivan | 56.5kg | 1:10.36 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/06/2026 | 17 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | William Cox | 58kg | 1:13.53 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2026 | - | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | William Cox | 58kg | 1:12.72 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Tony Piccone
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last of 8 at Fontainebleau on March 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Kalkara carrying 54.5kg at $4. Went for a break before returning 6th of 8 at Toulouse on October 26 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Germanicus with 56.5kg at $11. Outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 209 | MDN 3 | $25,410.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 56.5kg | 1:42.50 | - | 1 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $41,300.00 | Fontainebleau | 1200m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 54.5kg | 1:07.30 | - | 1 |
| 17.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jerome Moutard
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Clairefontaine on October 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Mutant King carrying 57kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Compiegne on June 20 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Wild Pacific with 58.5kg at $4.50. Fitter for that run but doesn't rate highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/10/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $32,740.00 | Clairefontaine | 1600m | Soft | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 57kg | 1:44.90 | - | 4 |
| 26.7L | $5.10 |
| 4/13 | 13/07/2026 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $33,280.00 | Dieppe | 1400m | Soft | Jerome Moutard | 58kg | 1:20.90 | 9-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 20/06/2026 | 18 | MDN F 3 | $40,100.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Good Soft | Jerome Moutard | 58.5kg | 1:24.11 | - | 11 |
| 1.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/16 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $40,100.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Soft | Jerome Moutard | 56kg | 1:30.48 | 10-10-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $33.00 |

Jockey: Enzo Corallo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
By Showcasing out of Yaghaalya on debut. Purchased for GNS 115,000 (Tattersalls 2024 October Yearling Sale Book 1). Tough test.

Jockey: Aurelien Lemaitre
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Elarqam out of Heptathlete. Watch for any market moves.