La Teste De Buch Race 1 - Baroud D'honneu Stakes
Kodi Bear colt LUDWIG (2) lost out by a nose in placing second in an 1100m newcomers event at Tarbes. Taken to break his maiden at the second attempt. Unraced Havana Grey gelding JUMBOTRON (7) is a half-brother to Listed winner Band Practice. Expected to play a leading role debuting for a good stable. The most experienced runner in the field OPIUM OF SUCCESS (4) drops in grade following a 5.75L sixth in the 1000m LIsted Prix des Reves d'Or at Vichy. Strong prospects. Bayside Boy colt ULTIMO MINUTO (5) is a half-brother to winners Villa Adrienne and Alemania. Of note making his debut for a useful stable.
Jockey: G Guedj-Gay
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At debut, 4th in a small field at Tarbes on April 17 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Come Chope carrying 58kg at $7.90. Shapes as a top-three chance.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | UNR 2 | $35,120.00 | Tarbes | 1100m | Soft | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 58kg | 1:05.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Jb Eyquem
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at Tarbes on May 11 over 1100m, slow going nose behind Epifagna with 58kg at $2.70. Worth following.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/05/2026 | - | UNR 2 | $34,430.00 | Tarbes | 1100m | Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 1:06.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
Jockey: C Merille
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At debut, second last of 7 at Tarbes on May 11 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Epifagna carrying 58kg at $6.30. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | UNR 2 | $34,430.00 | Tarbes | 1100m | Soft | Clement Merille | 58kg | 1:06.00 | - | 5 |
| 11.6L | $6.30 |
Jockey: A Werle
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Most recently 6th of 9 at Vichy in LR on May 13 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Valentina Bella carrying 57kg at $34. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on April 22 over 1000m, head behind Dragon Force carrying 56kg at $3.70. Will need to lift to feature in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $90,000.00 | Vichy | 1000m | Soft | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 57kg | 0:58.64 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 2 | $24,080.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1000m | Good | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 56kg | 0:58.14 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 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: H Lebouc
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Bayside Boy out of Aigrette Motette. Looks set to run well.
Jockey: R Dubord
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Goken out of Fifteen Stars. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: M Grandin
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding (Havana Grey - Band Practice) making his debut. Purchased for GNS 100,000 (Tattersalls 2025 October Yearling Sale Book 1). One of the chances.
Jockey: H Journiac
Weight: 55.5kgs
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By Goken out of Cesaria on debut. Purchased for EUR € 16,000 (Arqana 2025 Yearling Sale v.2). Looks ready to make a bright start.
Jockey: A Madamet
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Sottsass out of Avenue Ruysdael having his first start. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.