Fontainebleau Race 2 - De La Societe Des Courses De Craon Hurdle
EMPYREAN (5) made a promising debut in placing 2L third over 3400m at Lyon-Parilly at the end of October. Selected to return to action with a victory. Flat race winner TROUBLEINPARADISE (4) registered his best effort over hurdles in placing 2.25L third in a course and distance event in October. Expected to challenge for the win. SHADES (2) followed up a debut win at Nanacy with a pulled up competing in a 3500m hurdle at Auteuil. Strong prospects on her first start of the year. BATHEA DE BALLAIN (7) lost out by a neck in placing second in a track and trip contest on her penultimate start. Claims.
Jockey: E Her
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Freshened for 51 days. Last outing finished sixth of 9 starters at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 1 over 3500m, slow track; 33 len behind Paddockwood with 68kg at $21. The start before that; finished second of 14 runners at Cagnes-sur-Mer on December 15 over 3300m, on slow going 3 len behind Isaac Of York carrying 67kg at $8.30. Rates a winning chance.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | HDLE CL2 CG 4 | $64,910.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 3500m | Soft | Corentin Smeulders | 68kg | 4:12.66 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/14 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $56,740.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 3300m | Soft | Corentin Smeulders | 67kg | 4:01.70 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $8.30 |
| 6/13 | 01/12/2025 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $60,280.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 3300m | Soft | Corentin Smeulders | 68kg | 3:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $14.00 |
Jockey: L Beaubois
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Auteuil November 5 over 3500m. First race start posted a big 4 len win. Nancy October 12 over 3400m defeating Paint For Fun carrying 62kg at $8.80. Respect any move in betting.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 05/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE CL2 F 3 | $90,110.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | Lyam Beaubois | 65kg | 4:37.37 | 9-12-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $37,170.00 | Nancy | 3400m | SH | Lyam Beaubois | 62kg | 4:05.77 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.80 |
Jockey: T Chevillard
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5 of 12 starters at Moulins December 13 over 3500m, 7 len behind Kiwanuka Du Mathan carrying 67.5kg. At debut 7 of 11 runners at Toulouse March 3 over 1600m, 11 len behind Maneki carrying 58kg at $12. Can run a big race while fresh. In the mix.
Last Starts 69 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 | 13/12/2025 | 4 | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $40,780.00 | Moulin | 3500m | SH | James Reveley | 67.5kg | 4:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.2L | $1.00 |
| 0/14 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $49,650.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Lucas Vandamme | 68kg | 4:15.74 | 14-14-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE CL4 CG 3 | $37,100.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 66kg | 4:18.73 | 5-7-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $30.00 |
| 10/14 | 28/10/2025 | 44 | HDLE CL4 CG 3 | $37,170.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Alexis Gautron | 66kg | 4:15.77 | 6-6-10 | 0 |
| 11.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2025 | 11 | CLM 3 | $11,960.00 | La Roche-Posay | 2400m | Soft | Arthur Mosse | 55.5kg | 2:46.05 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/09/2025 | 16 | CLM 3 | $20,540.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 2:40.82 | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 19.8L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Bryony Frost
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 3 of 13 starters at this track October 13 over 3550m, slow track; 2.25 len behind Dance All Night carrying 65kg at $3.10. At debut favourite; won by 3 len Clairefontaine August 6 over 2400m defeating My Eden James carrying 58kg at $4.80. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 130 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 13/10/2025 | 16 | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $42,480.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Bryony Frost | 65kg | 4:11.03 | 9-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/13 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $91,070.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | Bryony Frost | 65kg | 4:18.95 | 5-8-5 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $8.20 |
| 0/7 | 14/09/2025 | 39 | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $37,500.00 | Strasbourg | 3300m | SH | Bryony Frost | 65kg | 4:16.38 | 1-6-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 06/08/2025 | - | UNR CG 3 | $35,700.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good Soft | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 2:39.80 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
Jockey: A Renard
Weight: 68kgs
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Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he was tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 11 runners at Lyon-Parilly on October 30 over 3400m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Merci Mam carrying 67kg at $33. Ready to launch a bright campaign.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $49,560.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3400m | Heavy | Anthony Renard | 67kg | 4:27.61 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $33.00 |
Jockey: T Andrieux
Weight: 67kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished ninth of 13 runners at Clairefontaine on August 11 over 3400m, on slow going 18 len behind Demoiselle Adam's with 64.5kg at $32. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 11/08/2025 | - | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $60,390.00 | Clairefontaine | 3400m | Soft | Chris Poincot | 64.5kg | 3:47.70 | 5-4-9 | 0 |
| 18.1L | $32.00 |
Jockey: L Philipperon
Weight: 67kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Moulins December 13 over 3500m. At debut 6 of 14 starters at this track October 28 over 3550m, slow track; 9 len behind Cybelle De L'aunay with 66kg at $60. Needs it easier.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 13/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE CL3 F 3 | $40,780.00 | Moulin | 3500m | SH | Theo Chevillard | 67kg | 4:32.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE CL4 F 3 | $37,100.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 66kg | 4:14.69 | 8-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.4L | $8.80 |
| 6/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 F 3 | $37,170.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Tanguy Andrieux | 66kg | 4:08.46 | 13-7-6 | 0 |
| 9.2L | $60.00 |
Jockey: M Zuliani
Weight: 67kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, pulled up at this track on December 2 over 3550m. Last start finished seventh of 16 starters at Durtal on February 1 over 2300m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Manahata carrying 64kg. Hard to envisage a win today.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 01/02/2026 | 61 | CL4 CF 4 | $16,130.00 | Durtal | 2300m | Heavy | Angelo Zuliani | 64kg | 2:37.82 | 12-10-7 | 15 |
| 12.1L | $1.00 |
| 0/11 | 02/12/2025 | - | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $86,880.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Mathis Zuliani | 64kg | 4:12.15 | 11-11-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $59.00 |
Jockey: F Giles
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished sixth of 11 runners at Auteuil on April 20 over 3000m, slow track; 9 len behind Maprotegee carrying 67kg at $4.60. Look for a bold run while fresh.
Last Starts 306 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 | 20/04/2025 | - | HDLE UNR F 3 | $107,080.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Felix De Giles | 67kg | 3:50.69 | 2-4-6 | 0 |
| 9.4L | $4.60 |