La Teste De Buch Race 2 - Jean-Francois Bernard Maiden Stakes
SOLIKHIEV (4) raced prominently prior to coming home 1L second in a 1600m newcomers event held on a very heavy turf track at Toulouse on debut. Selected to go one better. CHRISJONH (1) suffered a 1.75L defeat in placing third in the previously mentioned Toulouse contest. Bold show expected. Frankel colt ANDEOL (8) raced prominently prior to fading into 6.75L fourth competing in a 1600m maiden at Chantilly in September. Shortlisted for top connections. WOOD ROSE (3) has placed third in both starts to date including in losing out by 0.5L over 1600m at Pau. One to note making his first appearance on turf.
Jockey: W Levesque
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Toulouse on March 1 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Glow Up with 55.5kg at $21. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $31,840.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | SH | Warren Levesque | 55.5kg | 1:48.00 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: N M Lopes Duarte
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 11 at Pornichet on January 27 over 2100m, 26 len behind Blanquette carrying 53.5kg at $24. The race before that ran last of 9 at Pornichet on December 19 over 1700m, 10 len behind Darinice with 53kg at $16. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/01/2026 | 39 | CLM 3 | $20,180.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Neutral | Bruno Augusto Paiva Lopes | 53.5kg | 2:12.94 | 1-2-9 | 7 |
| 26.7L | $24.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 2 | $21,280.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Nuno Manuel Lopes Duarte | 53kg | 1:43.66 | - | 7 |
| 10.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 2 | $21,280.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Nuno Manuel Lopes Duarte | 54.5kg | 1:43.91 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $79.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/11/2025 | 32 | MDN CG 2 | $37,100.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Nuno Manuel Lopes Duarte | 56.5kg | 2:06.70 | 1-1-12 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $88.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $37,170.00 | Tarbes | 1500m | Good Soft | Nuno Manuel Lopes Duarte | 56.5kg | 1:30.70 | - | 4 |
| 32.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: A Gutierrez Val
Weight: 58kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 3rd of 9 at Pau All Weather on January 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Reve Du Fraisse with 56kg at $60. Last start 3rd of 10 at Pau All Weather on February 6 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Majestad with 58kg at $10. Big chance.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CG 3 | $32,600.00 | Pau | 1600m | Neutral | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 58kg | 1:36.30 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $33,680.00 | Pau | 1400m | Neutral | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 56kg | 1:23.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $60.00 |
Jockey: A Werle
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 7 at Toulouse on March 1 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Glow Up with 58kg at $11. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $31,840.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | SH | Antoine Werle | 58kg | 1:48.00 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: C Demuro
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 11 at Chantilly All Weather on December 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Etchebaster carrying 58kg at $6.30. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 99 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 | 11/12/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $48,580.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 1:41.19 | - | 8 |
| 8.9L | $6.30 |
Jockey: G Trolley De Prevaux
Weight: 58kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Pau All Weather on February 20 over 2000m, 3 len behind Plutarque carrying 58kg at $68. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, long-neck behind Mon Pote Leo with 58.5kg at $7. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 20/02/2026 | 129 | MDN CG 3 | $32,600.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 58kg | 2:04.00 | 3-2-2 | 13 |
| 3.0L | $68.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/10/2025 | 19 | MDN CG 2 | $37,170.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | Soft | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 58kg | 1:41.47 | - | 6 |
| 8.7L | $8.60 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MDN CG 2 | $37,500.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1900m | SH | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 58kg | 2:03.45 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2025 | 32 | MDN CG 2 | $26,070.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1800m | Good Soft | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:54.24 | - | 8 |
| 11.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 05/08/2025 | 40 | MDN CG 2 | $37,300.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Good | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 58.5kg | 1:44.03 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $40,493.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1400m | Good Soft | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 58.5kg | 1:27.42 | - | 7 |
| 5.9L | $15.00 |
Jockey: E Corallo
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 9 at Chantilly on September 25 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Seneque carrying 56kg at $5.40. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $48,930.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 1:41.71 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.40 |
Jockey: T Piccone
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old colt (Holy Roman Emperor - Bit Of Banter) making his debut. Purchased for EUR € 22,000 (Tattersalls.ie 2024 September Yearling Sale). Likely to come in for support.