La Teste De Buch Race 8 - Norniz Stakes
Muntaser Al Khalediah colt ELJAS DU BIENN (1) debuted with a 2.5L success racing from the front in a 1500m event at Tarbes. Looks capable of completing a double. Azadi colt ALKRAR (5) is a half-brother to multiple G1 winning mare Lady Princess. Expected to challenge for the win on her first start. MIMOSA STAR (3) debuted with a promising 5L fourth contesting a 1600m event at Bordeaux. Strong prospects with a step forward expected. Nieshan colt NYX DE FAUST (2) showed promise debuting with a 12L fifth competing over 1400m at Bordeaux. Notable contender where improvement is likely up in distance.
Jockey: Jb Eyquem
Weight: 59kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 2.5 len at Tarbes April 17 over 1500m in soft going defeating Chic Hasard with 56kg at $3.60. Drawn perfectly and he is a top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | PSA CG 3 | $33,440.00 | Tarbes | 1500m | Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 56kg | 1:38.00 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
Jockey: H Mouesan
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, second last in a small field at Bordeaux on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Urgence carrying 58kg at $11. Gets a pass-mark after that debut and can go on with it.
Last Starts 49 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 | 27/03/2026 | - | PSA 3 | $33,170.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1400m | Soft | Hugo Mouesan | 58kg | 1:42.90 | - | 3 |
| 12.9L | $11.00 |
Jockey: N M Lopes Duarte
Weight: 57kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 4th of 7 at Bordeaux on May 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Nehmo De Carrere carrying 54.5kg at $35. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/05/2026 | - | PSA 3 | $32,790.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | Soft | Nuno Manuel Lopes Duarte | 54.5kg | 1:55.55 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $35.00 |
Jockey: M Foulon
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Af Al Buraq out of Jomanah Athbah. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: G Guedj-Gay
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Azadi out of Nacree Al Maury having his first start. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: C Cadel
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Nieshan out of Assari De Bozouls. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: A Werle
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Raaziq out of Extra Hope. Watch for a market push.