La Teste De Buch Race 1 - Liwa International Stakes - Wathba Stallions Stakes (Arab Group 1)
FAKHIRA (1) registered her third win in four careers starts securing a head success in the 1900m G1 Criterium des Pouliches at this venue. Selected to complete a double. EL BNOUD (2) is expected to play a leading role following a head victory from a subsequent winner in the 2000m G2 Prix Nefta here. LABWA AL CHAM (5) raced from off the pace prior to finishing 2L clear of her nearest rival contesting a 1900m newcomers race at this track. Must be considered. Al Mourtajez filly SHAGAF (3) came home 6.25L fifth in the 2000m G2 Prix de l'Elevage at Toulouse. Notable contender seeking the second win of her career.
Jockey: A.gavilan
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 7 at Chantilly in G1 on June 14 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Sab'aan Al Shahania carrying 56kg at $11. Last start won by a head at this track G1 July 11 over 1900m defeating Geneva with 57kg at $3.90. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | G1 PSA M 4U | $82,780.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1900m | Good | C Soumillon | 57kg | 2:03.75 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2026 | 203 | G1 PSA 4 | $243,510.00 | Chantilly | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 2:08.06 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/11/2025 | 44 | LR PSA 3 | $39,750.00 | Toulouse | 2000m | Soft | Alexandre Gavilan | 56kg | 2:25.30 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | PSA F 3 | $35,400.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | Good Soft | Alexandre Gavilan | 56kg | 2:24.90 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: G.guedj-Gay
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by a head at this track G2 April 22 over 2000m defeating Kiaora Du Soleil carrying 58kg at $3.60. First up last campaign 2nd of 15 at Mont-de-Marsan on August 1 2025 over 2150m, on a slow track; neck behind Marakez Al Shahania carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/04/2026 | 201 | G2 PSA F 4 | $50,170.00 | La Teste De Buch | 2000m | Good | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 58kg | 2:10.79 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/15 | 03/10/2025 | 40 | G1 PSA F 3 | $178,570.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:23.71 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/13 | 24/08/2025 | 23 | PSA F 3 | $35,520.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2000m | Soft | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 58.5kg | 2:28.40 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | PSA 3 | $35,520.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2150m | Soft | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 54.5kg | 2:31.00 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
Jockey: I.mendizabal
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Toulouse in the G2 May 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Kiaora Du Soleil carrying 57kg at $14. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track in the G2 April 22 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind El Bnoud with 58kg at $8.10. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 81 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 | 21/05/2026 | 29 | G2 PSA M 4U | $49,180.00 | Toulouse | 2000m | Good Soft | Mickael Forest | 57kg | 2:13.10 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2026 | 133 | G2 PSA F 4 | $50,170.00 | La Teste De Buch | 2000m | Good | Ioritz Mendizabal | 58kg | 2:10.79 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $8.10 |
| 1/13 | 10/12/2025 | 108 | PSA 3 | $35,460.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56kg | 2:19.70 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | PSA F 3 | $35,520.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2000m | Soft | Gary Sanchez | 56.5kg | 2:27.30 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Jb.eyquem
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 15 at this track June 3 over 1900m, 10 len behind Labwa Al Cham carrying 57kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Tarbes May 11 over 2100m slow track defeating Hm Miyar carrying 56kg at $4.90. Will need this run.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 03/06/2026 | 23 | PSA M 4U | $25,970.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1900m | Good | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57kg | 2:05.38 | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 11/05/2026 | 213 | PSA M 4U | $26,230.00 | Tarbes | 2100m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56kg | 2:25.30 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $4.90 |
| 2/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | PSA F 3 | $35,400.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | Good Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56kg | 2:24.90 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.90 |
Jockey: F.veron
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 2 len at this track June 3 over 1900m defeating Marakez Al Shahania with 52.5kg at $24. Must be included.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 03/06/2026 | - | PSA M 4U | $25,970.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1900m | Good | Megane Peslier | 52.5kg | 2:05.38 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $24.00 |