Le Lion Dangers Race 2 - Vern D'Anjou Maiden Stakes
SHALIMAR (6) made a promising debut delivering a 5.25L third competing in a 2400m maiden at Nantes. Selected to break her maiden with the runner-up that day winning subsequently. EXCLUSIVE RED (3) lost out by 2L placing second over 2350m at Machecoul in February. Leading contender with form of that event working out well. AVALON (2) stepped up on his debut effort placing a nose second tackling 2850m at Sable-sur-Sarthe. Strong prospects. The experienced LADY FRANCA ROSA (9) produced her best effort to date managing a 4.25L third contesting a 2000m maiden at Strasbourg. Of note stepping up in distance.

Jockey: O Andigne
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 14 at Le Mans on April 21 over 2300m, 8 len behind Cheerio carrying 58kg at $39. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 16 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 | 21/04/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $32,110.00 | Le Mans | 2300m | Good | Olivier D' Andigne | 58kg | 2:24.97 | 12-11-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $39.00 |

Jockey: L Roussel
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Having third race start. At debut, 7th of 14 at Durtal on March 22 over 2300m, 3 len behind Derbycat with 58kg. Last start 2nd of 9 at Sablé-sur-Sarthe on April 19 over 2850m, nose behind Dubai Armani carrying 58kg. Tough to beat.
Last Starts 18 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 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CF 3 | $16,720.00 | Sable-Sur-Sarthe | 2850m | Good Soft | Leo Roussel | 58kg | 3:07.36 | 9-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 7/14 | 22/03/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $16,580.00 | Durtal | 2300m | Good Soft | Leo Roussel | 58kg | 2:25.87 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: A Madamet
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 12 at Machecoul on February 22 over 2350m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Dschingis Neckara with 56kg at $4.30. Looking to others.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $17,150.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Heavy | Julien Guillochon | 56kg | 2:45.81 | 10-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: L Poggionovo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 10 at Argentan on April 9 over 2500m, 8 len behind Rush To Wait with 54.5kg at $8.90. Not far away last time but happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $32,110.00 | Argentan | 2500m | Good Soft | Laura Poggionovo | 54.5kg | 2:54.90 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.90 |

Jockey: A Baron
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Argentan on April 9 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind Rush To Wait with 58kg at $5.90. The race before that 4th of 13 at Pornichet on March 25 over 2400m, 0.9 len behind Mooney Vision with 56.5kg at $89. One of the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $32,110.00 | Argentan | 2500m | Good Soft | Axel Baron | 58kg | 2:54.90 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/13 | 25/03/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $31,840.00 | Pornichet | 2400m | Neutral | Ludovic Boisseau | 56.5kg | 2:34.27 | 9-5-4 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $89.00 |
| 9/13 | 08/03/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Soft | Anthony Bernard | 56.5kg | 2:36.50 | 4-6-9 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $1.00 |
| 10/16 | 18/02/2026 | 108 | MDN 3 | $32,600.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Slow | Ludovic Boisseau | 56.5kg | 2:16.54 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $30.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/11/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $37,100.00 | Angers | 2000m | Soft | Ludovic Boisseau | 58kg | 2:11.59 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $22.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Craon | 1650m | Soft | Axel Baron | 56.5kg | 1:47.25 | - | 2 |
| 16.1L | $68.00 |

Jockey: J Guillochon
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 8 at Nantes on April 14 over 2400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hotissimo with 54.5kg at $21. Shows promise and is worth including.
Last Starts 23 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 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,110.00 | Nantes | 2400m | Soft | Julien Guillochon | 54.5kg | 2:39.41 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: H Lebouc
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, second last of 13 at Le Mans on March 4 over 1950m, 40 len behind Alpenveilchen with 56kg at $35. Last start 4th of 7 at Nort-sur-Erdre on April 5 over 2500m, 6 len behind Figma with 56.5kg. Taking on a better field but she is capable of running a bold race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/04/2026 | 32 | MDN F 3 | $16,720.00 | Nort-Sur-Erdre | 2500m | Good | Christopher Raimbault | 56.5kg | 2:41.75 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 12/13 | 04/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $31,840.00 | Le Mans | 1950m | SH | Hugo Journiac | 56kg | 2:09.58 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 40.3L | $35.00 |

Jockey: C Grosbois
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Chantilly All Weather on March 3 over 1900m, 18 len behind The Last Dance carrying 58kg at $59. Last start second last of 10 at Le Mans on March 20 over 1950m, slow going 23 len behind Ivra Chope carrying 53kg at $34. Doesn't look one of the major players.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 3 | $23,880.00 | Le Mans | 1950m | Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 53kg | 2:11.88 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 23.6L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/03/2026 | - | UNR F 3 | $40,960.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Benjamin Marie | 58kg | 2:01.30 | - | 5 |
| 18.0L | $59.00 |

Jockey: M Protti
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Last start 3rd of 16 at Strasbourg on April 18 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Bright Light carrying 54kg at $7.70. The start before that 8th of 14 at Fontainebleau on February 28 over 2200m, slow going 11 len behind Sheeran carrying 58kg at $16. Nicely placed and is capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $32,110.00 | Strasbourg | 2000m | Good Soft | Martin Protti | 54kg | 2:09.31 | 8-8-3 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $7.70 |
| 8/14 | 28/02/2026 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $40,960.00 | Fontainebleau | 2200m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 2:19.80 | 9-7-8 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $16.00 |
| 9/13 | 10/01/2026 | 32 | MDN F 3 | $43,330.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:40.64 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 15/15 | 09/12/2025 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $48,580.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:56.01 | - | 3 |
| 15.2L | $35.00 |
| 11/13 | 02/11/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $48,410.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:18.04 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $7.80 |
| 4/11 | 07/10/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $37,500.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1600m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:47.12 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $26.00 |

Jockey: H Journiac
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Intello out of Dally Cotil. Watch for any market moves.