La Teste De Buch Race 4 - Criterium Des Jeunes A 37,5% Stakes
NERON DE LA BRUNIE (8) has placed in both previous starts including in losing out by 1L over 2100m at Dax. Looks capable of going one better. FOCOSA DU PECOS (7) built on a promising debut third at Mont-de-Marsan in coming home 2.5L clear of her nearest rival contesting a 2100m event at Dax. Expected to deliver another big effort. FRENESIE DU PECOS (2) saw off the top pick by 0.5L in registering her first win competing in a 2100m race at Dax. Bold show expected. Racing in blinkers for the first time BIGBOSS PECOS (1) is another to consider chasing the second win of his career following a 7L fifth at Dax.
Jockey: C Merille
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Dax on May 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Focosa Du Pecos carrying 60kg at $3.40. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Tarbes April 5 over 2100m defeating Forbes Du Pecos carrying 59kg. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 26 | AA 3 | $44,260.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Clement Merille | 60kg | 2:21.10 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/13 | 05/04/2026 | 24 | AA 3 | $28,430.00 | Tarbes | 2100m | Good Soft | Clement Merille | 59kg | 2:18.00 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | AA 3 | $28,190.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2000m | Heavy | Clement Merille | 58kg | 2:31.80 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: H Mouesan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Dax on May 1 over 2100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Focosa Du Pecos with 54.5kg at $14. Second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Dax May 18 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Crouzy with 57.5kg at $3.60. Key chance expected to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 18/05/2026 | 17 | AA 3 | $34,430.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Antoine Werle | 57.5kg | 2:23.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | AA 3 | $44,260.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Hugo Mouesan | 54.5kg | 2:21.10 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $14.00 |
Jockey: F Veron
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 6th of 10 at Dax on May 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Focosa Du Pecos with 56kg at $5.10. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | AA 3 | $44,260.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Fabrice Veron | 56kg | 2:21.10 | - | 4 |
| 10.7L | $5.10 |
Jockey: M Forest
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 13 at Tarbes on April 5 over 2100m, 1.3 len behind Bigboss Pecos with 56kg. Second-up 10th of 14 at Dax on May 18 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Frenesie Du Pecos with 58kg at $4.90. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 18/05/2026 | 43 | AA 3 | $34,430.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Mickael Forest | 58kg | 2:23.70 | - | 9 |
| 10.7L | $4.90 |
| 3/13 | 05/04/2026 | - | AA 3 | $28,430.00 | Tarbes | 2100m | Good Soft | Mickael Forest | 56kg | 2:18.00 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: I Mendizabal
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 9th of 13 at Tarbes on April 5 over 2100m, 4 len behind Bigboss Pecos with 56kg. Last start 7th of 14 at Dax on May 18 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Frenesie Du Pecos with 58kg at $78. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 18/05/2026 | 43 | AA 3 | $34,430.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Hugo Mouesan | 58kg | 2:23.70 | - | 13 |
| 6.7L | $78.00 |
| 9/13 | 05/04/2026 | - | AA 3 | $28,430.00 | Tarbes | 2100m | Good Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56kg | 2:18.00 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $1.00 |
Jockey: A Gutierrez Val
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th of 14 at Dax on May 18 over 2100m, slow going 11 len behind Frenesie Du Pecos carrying 58kg at $13. The start before that 8th of 13 at Tarbes on April 5 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Bigboss Pecos with 58kg. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 18/05/2026 | 43 | AA 3 | $34,430.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 58kg | 2:23.70 | - | 14 |
| 11.9L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 05/04/2026 | 24 | AA 3 | $28,430.00 | Tarbes | 2100m | Good Soft | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 58kg | 2:18.00 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | AA 3 | $28,190.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2000m | Heavy | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 58kg | 2:31.80 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: A Werle
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at Mont-de-Marsan on March 12 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Forbes Du Pecos with 53.5kg at $4. Last start won by 2.5 len at Dax May 1 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Neron De La Brunie with 53.5kg at $4.70. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 50 | AA 3 | $44,260.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Antoine Werle | 53.5kg | 2:21.10 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | AA 3 | $28,190.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2000m | Heavy | Antoine Werle | 53.5kg | 2:31.80 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: A Gavilan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 2nd of 10 at Dax on May 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Focosa Du Pecos with 53kg at $27. Last start 3rd of 14 at Dax on May 18 over 2100m, slow going 1.0 len behind Frenesie Du Pecos carrying 56kg at $4.30. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 18/05/2026 | 17 | AA 3 | $34,430.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Alexandre Gavilan | 56kg | 2:23.70 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | AA 3 | $44,260.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Maxime Foulon | 53kg | 2:21.10 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $27.00 |
Jockey: V Seguy
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 7th of 10 at Dax on May 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Focosa Du Pecos carrying 53.5kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 14 at Dax on May 18 over 2100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Frenesie Du Pecos with 55kg at $31. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 18/05/2026 | 17 | AA 3 | $34,430.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Valentin Seguy | 55kg | 2:23.70 | - | 12 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | AA 3 | $44,260.00 | Dax | 2100m | Soft | Mickael Forest | 53.5kg | 2:21.10 | - | 8 |
| 15.2L | $12.00 |