La Teste De Buch Race 2 - Prix Holiday Inn Express Arcachon - La Teste (Px A. Boingneres) Mdn Stakes
SARMAD (1) raced from the front prior to fading in recording a 2L fifth over 1400m at Mont-de-Marsan. Selected to break his maiden at the third attempt. BOUDECHOU (7) is expected to challenge for the win debuting for a new trainer following a 1.75L third in a 1600m claiming event at Vichy. SMOKEY SPIRIT (11) is an unraced gelded son of Dark Angel. Strong prospects making his debut for a stable who get their share of juvenile winners. BLUE SEA (2) delivered a promising debut effort in finishing 2.25L sixth contesting a 1400m maiden at Mont-de-Marsan on his racecourse debut. Of note with a step forward expected.
Jockey: Antoine Werle
Weight: 58kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Medronho carrying 56.5kg at $13.20. Second-up 5th of 9 at Mont-de-Marsan on July 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Rastagora with 58.5kg at $2.60. Sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | 25 | MDN CG 2 | $34,770.00 | Mont De Marsan | 1400m | Good Soft | Antoine Werle | 58.5kg | 1:29.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 3/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $34,770.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1400m | Good | Antoine Werle | 56.5kg | 1:26.78 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $13.20 |
Jockey: Guillaume Guedj-Gay
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 6th of 9 at Mont-de-Marsan on July 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Rastagora with 56.5kg at $8.10. Leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $34,770.00 | Mont De Marsan | 1400m | Good Soft | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 56.5kg | 1:29.00 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Clement Merille
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last in a small field at La Zarzuela on May 31 over 1200m, 15 len behind Zelrya carrying 55.5kg. No surprise if he came back in a lot better shape this prep.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 31/05/2026 | - | $22,078.00 | Madrid | 1200m | Good | J Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:16.40 | - | 4 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Romain Dubord
Weight: 58kgs
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Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 7th of 14 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Medronho carrying 55kg at $41.60. Second-up ran second last of 9 at Mont-de-Marsan on July 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rastagora carrying 57kg at $31.60. Looks tested on what we have seen so far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/07/2026 | 25 | MDN CG 2 | $34,770.00 | Mont De Marsan | 1400m | Good Soft | Romain Dubord | 57kg | 1:29.00 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $31.60 |
| 7/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $34,770.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1400m | Good | Romain Dubord | 55kg | 1:26.78 | - | 16 |
| 7.5L | $41.60 |
Jockey: Marvin Grandin
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 11 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Someone with 56.5kg at $22.80. Has upside and can sneak into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $34,430.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Good | Fabrice Veron | 56.5kg | 1:42.04 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $22.80 |
Jockey: Alexandre Gavilan
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 11 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Someone with 56.5kg at $54.70. Better for that run but others look better placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $34,430.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Good | Antoine Werle | 56.5kg | 1:42.04 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $54.70 |
Jockey: Ioritz Mendizabal
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Vichy on July 22 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind She's Box Office with 58kg at $7.40. The race before that ran last of 7 at Lyon-Parilly on June 22 over 1350m, 5 len behind Literary Song with 57kg at $7.10. Shapes as one of the top chances.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | 30 | CLM 2 | $23,840.00 | Vichy | 1600m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 58kg | 1:40.37 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.40 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | CL3 CG 2 | $34,090.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1350m | Good | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57kg | 1:24.07 | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $7.10 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | CL3 CG 2 | $34,090.00 | Marseille Borely | 1200m | Good Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56kg | 1:10.15 | - | 8 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Cristian Demuro
Weight: 58kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, ran last of 11 at Saint-Cloud on June 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Avec Toi with 58kg at $9.20. Last start 2nd of 9 at Vichy on July 30 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Be My Friend carrying 58.5kg at $11. Promising type who is among the winning hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/07/2026 | 58 | MDN CG 2 | $34,770.00 | Vichy | 1600m | Soft | Enzo Corallo | 58.5kg | 1:44.70 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/06/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $44,480.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 1:30.41 | - | 2 |
| 24.4L | $9.20 |
Jockey: Samy Le Quilleuc
Weight: 56kgs
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Jockey: Ebbe Verhestraeten
Weight: 56kgs
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Jockey: Julien Guillochon
Weight: 56kgs
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Jockey: Anthony Crastus
Weight: 56kgs
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Jockey: Fabrice Veron
Weight: 56kgs
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