La Teste De Buch Race 1 - Fer A Cheval Hurdle
Unraced Latrobe filly BELLE ETHEL (8) is selected to make her first start a winning one debuting for a top stable. PURPLE POWER (4) demonstrated ability recording a 1.75L sixth contesting a 2000m maiden at Durtal. Bold show expected on hurdle debut. Motamarris gelding NIRVANA DELABRUNIE (2) registered a 19L seventh competing over 3000m at Fontainebleau making his first start. Shortlist in what looks an easier contest. A winner on the flat at Le Mans in September MUSICAL MOON (6) recorded a 29L fifth over 3500m at Nantes providing her initial hurdle outing. Of note with a step forward expected.
Jockey: J Phelippe
Weight: 67kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, made some head-way from midfield; finished eighth of 12 runners at Bordeaux on March 27 over 3300m, on slow going 21 len behind Meris Chop carrying 67kg at $30. Will be better for the run and expected to do much better this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 27/03/2026 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $39,800.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3300m | Soft | Theo Dumouch | 67kg | 3:54.18 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $30.00 |
Jockey: Q Defontaine
Weight: 67kgs
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At debut, finished seventh of 9 starters at Fontainebleau on March 29 over 3000m, on slow going 19 len behind Nacre Du Seuil carrying 67kg at $13. Can only be improved on that run but prefer to see.
Last Starts 25 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 | 29/03/2026 | - | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $46,430.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Soft | Quentin Defontaine | 67kg | 3:30.06 | 6-8-7 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: K Dubourg
Weight: 65kgs
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At debut, finished 11th of 14 starters at Compiegne on March 2 over 3200m, 56 len behind Lagenikodesbeaux with 67kg at $10. Can atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 02/03/2026 | - | HDLE UNR F 3 | $91,210.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | SH | Johnny Charron | 67kg | 4:11.99 | 11-11-11 | 0 |
| 56.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: C Lefebvre
Weight: 65kgs
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Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last run finished sixth of 16 starters at Durtal on March 22 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Sea Nymph with 58kg. The run before finished sixth of 13 runners at Machecoul on March 8 over 2350m, on slow going 15 len behind Crystal Bay with 55.5kg. Anticipating a bright start to the new phase of his career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Durtal | 2000m | Good Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 58kg | 2:12.44 | 1-3-6 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 6/13 | 08/03/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Soft | Dylan Salmon | 55.5kg | 2:36.50 | 8-10-6 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $1.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,600.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Slow | Olivier D' Andigne | 56kg | 2:16.54 | 12-12-7 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $27.00 |
Jockey: L Colson
Weight: 65kgs
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Last start ran last at Mont-de-Marsan on April 12 over 3450m, 65 len behind Nemesis D'oroux with 61kg. Start before finished 11th of 12 runners at Bordeaux on March 27 over 3300m, slow track; 31 len behind Meris Chop with 65kg at $65. Needs to show stark improvement to threaten here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/04/2026 | 16 | HDLE CL5 CF 3 | $23,410.00 | Mont De Marsan | 3450m | Good | Gwladys Fradelin | 61kg | 4:27.00 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 65.4L | $1.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/03/2026 | 56 | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $39,800.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3300m | Soft | David Rodriguez | 65kg | 3:54.18 | 12-11-11 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $65.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/01/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $33,680.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Alexandre Gavilan | 56.5kg | 2:04.10 | 7-9-9 | 12 |
| 34.4L | $41.00 |
Jockey: T Chevillard
Weight: 65kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after six months finished ninth of 12 runners at Nantes on March 31 over 3500m, slow track; 25 len behind Shostakovich with 65kg at $14. Previously second-up won by a long-neck Le Mans on September 12 over 1950m defeating Midnight Magic carrying 55.5kg at $39. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 31/03/2026 | 176 | HDLE CL5 CF 3 | $31,770.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 65kg | 4:08.96 | 9-10-9 | 0 |
| 25.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/10/2025 | 24 | CL2 2 | $44,110.00 | Le Mans | 1950m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 55.5kg | 2:09.36 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/13 | 12/09/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $26,070.00 | Le Mans | 1950m | Good Soft | Thomas Blanchouin | 55.5kg | 2:06.84 | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $39.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,300.00 | Saint Malo | 1800m | Good Soft | Candice Sperry | 52.5kg | 1:58.05 | - | 7 |
| 14.1L | $58.00 |
Jockey: A Renard
Weight: 65kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 5 in a small field at Epsom Downs August 15 over 1411m, 8 len behind Gascony carrying 59.5kg at $4.30. First ever race start 9 of 11 starters at Newbury April 11 2025 over 1036m, 6 len behind Inca Heights carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 251 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 15/08/2025 | 29 | HCP NSY 2 | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:24.02 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2025 | 37 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 1:23.99 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 10/06/2025 | 11 | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:15.19 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2025 | 49 | OPEN NOV 2 | $22,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:33.02 | 6-8-7 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1036m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:03.76 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $4.50 |
Jockey: L Zuliani
Weight: 63kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Latrobe out of Allez L'anjou having her first start today. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.