La Teste De Buch Race 7 - L'Appe Claiming Stakes
Unraced Persian Force gelding DRAGON FORCE (2) is a half-brother to the G3-placed gelding Keran. Selected to debut with a victory racing for a good stable. Goken filly MAZATLAN (5) managed to take a step forward delivering a 5.5L third competing over 900m at Saint-Cloud. Strong claims of breaking her maiden at the third attempt. Stablemate GOOD BOY (3) is an unraced son of Goken out of a mare who registered three wins including at this venue. Shortlist. Penny's Picnic gelding OPIUM OF SUCCESS (1) faded late running 9L fourth tackling 900m at Saint-Cloud. Strong prospects racing in cheekpieces for the first time.
Jockey: E Verhestraeten
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 7 at Saint-Cloud on March 19 over 900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rafaga with 55kg at $6.50. Last start 4th of 12 at Saint-Cloud on April 3 over 900m, slow going 9 len behind Aix Les Bains with 56kg at $3.80. Has improvement to come and is one of the leading chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/04/2026 | 15 | CLM 2 | $38,460.00 | Saint Cloud | 900m | Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 56kg | 0:53.50 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | CLM 2 | $38,140.00 | Saint Cloud | 900m | Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 55kg | 0:53.71 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: A Werle
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Persian Force out of Kerasona having his first start. Purchased for EUR € 20,000 (Goffs - IRE 2024 November Foal Sale). Should kick off on the right note.
Jockey: V Seguy
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Goken out of Olympia. Market the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: H Journiac
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Goken out of Libre Comme L'or. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: M Forest
Weight: 56kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 7th of 12 at Saint-Cloud on April 3 over 900m, slow going 12 len behind Aix Les Bains with 56.5kg at $13. Last start 3rd of 9 at Saint-Cloud on April 17 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Zelrya with 57.5kg at $34. Progressing well and is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 2 | $38,460.00 | Saint Cloud | 900m | Good | Fabien Lefebvre | 57.5kg | 0:51.58 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | CLM 2 | $38,460.00 | Saint Cloud | 900m | Soft | Fabien Lefebvre | 56.5kg | 0:53.50 | - | 11 |
| 12.4L | $13.00 |
Jockey: D Santiago
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 9 at Lyon-Parilly on March 29 over 900m, slow going 15 len behind Timur carrying 55kg at $14. Second-up ran last of 9 at Bordeaux on April 11 over 1000m, 12 len behind Valentina Bella with 55kg at $22. Hasn't done much to inspire.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | CL3 2 | $35,120.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1000m | Good Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 55kg | 1:00.95 | - | 7 |
| 12.9L | $22.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | UNR 2 | $34,830.00 | Lyon Parilly | 900m | Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 55kg | 0:48.65 | - | 5 |
| 15.9L | $14.00 |
Jockey: A Gavilan
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Dicaprio out of Suisse Normande. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.