Lignieres Race 8 - Prix Communaute De Commune Des Portes Du Berry Cross Country Chase
KATY DES GENIEVRES (1) completed a four-timer securing a 15L victory over this distance at Segre. Selected to successfully concede weight to the rest of this field. MYWORK (6) raced prominently prior to coming home 5.5L clear of his nearest rival trying 5000m at Nancy. Expected to challenge for the win. MAISSIGNAC (7) was successful twice earlier this year including on his cross-country debut at Le Dorat. Fell in a steeplechase at Saumur returning to action. Can make amends. Shortlist. KROKO (4) had subsequent winners in behind scoring by 4L tackling track and trip on his penultimate start. Claims.

Jockey: Mathis Zuliani
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Resumes off a 31 day letup. Last outing won by 15 len Segre on October 5 over 4800m defeating Karmina Lady carrying 70kg in a jumps. The start before that; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len Segre on September 13 over 4000m defeating Kelvic Allen with 69.5kg in a jumps. Hard to knock the form and she is a key runner again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 05/10/2026 | 22 | P2P CL4 H 56 | $26,060.00 | Segre | 4800m | Good Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/09/2026 | 29 | P2P CL4 H 56 | $22,580.00 | Segre | 4000m | Good | Leo-Paul Brechet | 69.5kg | 5:07.27 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | 32 | P2P CL4 H 56 | $26,230.00 | Granville-St-Pair-Sur-Mer | 4200m | Good | Leo-Paul Brechet | 69kg | 6:05.30 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2026 | 9 | P2P CL5 H 56 | $23,180.00 | Saint-Pierre-La-Cour | 4500m | Good | Leo-Paul Brechet | 67.5kg | - | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | P2P CL5 H 56 | $23,180.00 | Molieres | 4000m | Good Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 66.5kg | 4:43.10 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/06/2026 | 245 | STPLE CL4 H 56 | $25,970.00 | Morlaix | 3900m | Good | Emilien Manceau | 65.5kg | 4:34.98 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 22.6L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Gauvain Faivre-Picon
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished third in a small field at Nancy on October 11 over 5000m, slow track; 8 len behind Mywork with 72kg at $12.30. The start before that; finished fourth of 8 starters at Vittel on August 11 over 4200m, 8 len behind Gabstone with 71.5kg at $6.10. Certainly worth another chance in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 11/10/2026 | 61 | P2P CL2 H 46 | $45,600.00 | Nancy | 5000m | Soft | Gauvain Faivre-Picon | 72kg | 7:23.53 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $12.30 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 23 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $42,620.00 | Vittel | 4200m | Good | Gauvain Faivre-Picon | 71.5kg | 4:51.56 | 6-2-4 | 0 |
| 8.1L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/07/2026 | 31 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $43,050.00 | Vittel | 4200m | Good | Gauvain Faivre-Picon | 69.5kg | 4:50.84 | 6-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $12.40 |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2026 | 8 | CLM STPLE H 5U | $30,840.00 | Dieppe | 4400m | Soft | Gauvain Faivre-Picon | 71kg | 5:37.25 | 9-1-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/06/2026 | 28 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $63,310.00 | Dieppe | 3900m | Soft | Alexandre Chesneau | 69kg | 4:48.11 | 2-4-9 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $49.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/05/2026 | 24 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $86,890.00 | Compiegne | 3800m | SH | Kevin Ouvrier | 70.5kg | 4:43.99 | 8-8-6 | 0 |
| 22.1L | $38.00 |

Jockey: Titouan Sporli
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Nancy on October 11 over 5000m, slow track; 38 len behind Mywork carrying 69kg at $2.20. Previously second-up finished fifth of 11 runners at Strasbourg on June 16 over 4200m, slow track; 20 len behind Hill Of Bamboo with 64.5kg at $25. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 11/10/2026 | 63 | P2P CL2 H 46 | $45,600.00 | Nancy | 5000m | Soft | Charles Clayeux | 69kg | 7:23.53 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 09/08/2026 | 54 | P2P CL3 H 56 | $32,790.00 | Lignieres | 4800m | Good Soft | Charles Clayeux | 65.5kg | 6:01.40 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/06/2026 | 52 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $42,210.00 | Strasbourg | 4200m | Soft | Titouan Sporli | 64.5kg | 5:06.92 | 9-7-5 | 0 |
| 20.4L | $25.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 559 | STPLE CL4 H 5U | $26,760.00 | Cluny | 4000m | Soft | Stanislas Beroud | 64kg | 4:34.00 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/10/2024 | 14 | P2P CL4 H 45 | $24,230.00 | Paray-Le-Monial | 4500m | Soft | Titouan Sporli | 64kg | 5:56.30 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/09/2024 | 15 | STPLE CL4 H 45 | $35,830.00 | Nancy | 3800m | Soft | Lucas Huteau | 68kg | 4:21.38 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 18.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jean-Stephane Lebrun
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after seven months. Finished off last campaign 5 in a small field at Pontivy May 1 over 3800m, 19 len behind Don't Let Me Down with 68kg. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at this track November 1 2025 over 3600m. Does have a decent record when resuming but is tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 188 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 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | CLM STPLE H 5U | $19,670.00 | Pontivy | 3800m | Good | Jean-Stephane Lebrun | 68kg | 4:24.09 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.7L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/03/2026 | 49 | P2P CL3 H 56 | $33,170.00 | Durtal | 4250m | Good Soft | Damien Thomas | 67kg | 5:33.65 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/02/2026 | 49 | P2P CL3 H 56 | $30,560.00 | Durtal | 4250m | Heavy | Damien Thomas | 67kg | 5:42.17 | 11-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | P2P CL3 H 45 | $31,910.00 | Durtal | 4250m | Soft | Damien Thomas | 68kg | 5:34.98 | 11-7-6 | 0 |
| 7.2L | $1.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $42,400.00 | Craon | 3400m | SH | Damien Thomas | 69kg | 3:55.58 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 18.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | STPLE CL3 CF 4 | $28,270.00 | Argentan | 4250m | Soft | Damien Thomas | 72kg | 5:10.70 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Kilian Dubourg
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start ran on from midfield to post a big 5.5 len win. Nancy on October 11 over 5000m slow track defeating Monsieur Hamaj carrying 68kg at $3.50 in a jumps. The start before that; finished fourth of 9 runners at Saint-Malo on August 28 over 3900m, slow track; 8 len behind Mon Bonheur with 67kg at $3.30. Strong winning chance again.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/10/2026 | 44 | P2P CL2 H 46 | $45,600.00 | Nancy | 5000m | Soft | Quentin Defontaine | 68kg | 7:23.53 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | 41 | HDLE CL3 4 | $39,340.00 | Saint Malo | 3900m | Soft | Kilian Dubourg | 67kg | 4:45.73 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/3 | 18/07/2026 | 34 | STPLE CL4 4 | $26,490.00 | La Roche-Posay | 3400m | Good Soft | Kilian Dubourg | 70.5kg | 4:19.29 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/06/2026 | 37 | STPLE CL5 CF 4 | $22,730.00 | Le Dorat | 4000m | Good Soft | Kilian Dubourg | 68kg | 4:42.90 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $26,230.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 3500m | Good | Kilian Dubourg | 67kg | 4:10.60 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $26,760.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 3500m | Good | Erwann Bougon Bougeard | 64.5kg | 4:08.40 | 12-9-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Labaisse
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after four months fell at Saumur on November 1 over 4100m. Previously second-up won by 5.5 len Mont-de-Marsan on April 12 over 4200m defeating Max Sourniac with 68kg in a steeplechase. Fitter and worth another chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 01/11/2026 | 110 | STPLE CL3 45 | $25,440.00 | Saumur | 4100m | Good | Angelo Zuliani | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2026 | 50 | P2P CL5 H 45 | $23,180.00 | Le Dorat | 4800m | Good Soft | Kilian Dubourg | 72kg | 6:48.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/05/2026 | 15 | STPLE CL3 4 | $32,790.00 | Moulin | 3800m | Soft | Edgar Labaisse | 70.5kg | 4:39.00 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | STPLE CL4 4 | $26,230.00 | Morlaix | 3900m | Soft | Edgar Labaisse | 71kg | 4:53.15 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | CLM STPLE CF 4 | $20,070.00 | Mont De Marsan | 4200m | Good | Edgar Labaisse | 68kg | 5:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/03/2026 | 105 | STPLE CL3 4 | $33,170.00 | Saint Brieuc | 3800m | Heavy | Edgar Labaisse | 68kg | 5:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 41.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Olivier Jouin
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished fourth in a small field at Landivisiau on October 12 2025 over 4200m, 35 len behind Katchou De Houelle carrying 66kg. When resuming last campaign pulled up at Maure-de-Bretagne on February 9 2025 over 3800m. This looks tough and others preferred.
Last Starts 389 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 | 12/10/2025 | 164 | STPLE CL4 5 | $24,780.00 | Landivisiau | 4200m | Good | Corentin Smeulders | 66kg | 5:26.07 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/05/2025 | 32 | F 45 | $18,650.00 | Fougeres | 2400m | Good | Romain Lemiere | 66kg | 2:34.12 | - | 3 |
| 16.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2025 | 49 | STPLE CL5 5 | $24,138.00 | Montlucon-Neris | 3500m | Soft | Thomas Journiac | 62kg | 4:07.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $1.00 |
| 0/14 | 09/02/2025 | 91 | STPLE CL4 H 5 | $25,040.00 | Maure De Bretagne | 3800m | Heavy | Theo Dumouch | 65kg | 4:43.93 | 8-13-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/11/2024 | 28 | STPLE CL4 4 | $24,790.00 | Maure De Bretagne | 4200m | Soft | Christopher Riou | 65kg | 5:23.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/10/2024 | - | 4 | $16,960.00 | Landivisiau | 2600m | Heavy | Julien Guillochon | 60.5kg | 3:28.62 | - | 1 |
| 19.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sertash Nailov-Ferhanov
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Nuillé-sur-Vicoin on October 11 over 4250m, 37 len behind Altesse De Teillee carrying 65kg. Second run from a spell fell at Le Pin Du Haras on October 25 over 4100m. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | P2P CL3 H 56 | $32,570.00 | Le Pin Du Haras | 4100m | Soft | Sertash Nailov-Ferhanov | 66kg | 5:35.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/10/2026 | 161 | P2P CL5 H 45 | $22,800.00 | Nuille-Sur-Vicoin | 4250m | Good | Sertash Nailov-Ferhanov | 65kg | 6:09.19 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/05/2026 | 28 | HDLE CL5 H 5 | $22,950.00 | Jallais | 3700m | Good Soft | Emilien Manceau | 64kg | 4:17.24 | 7-6-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $1.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | HDLE CL4 COND H 5U | $26,760.00 | Loudeac | 4000m | Good Soft | Emilien Manceau | 63kg | 4:38.60 | 10-7-7 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 0/14 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | HDLE CL3 H 5 | $33,170.00 | Moulin | 3500m | Soft | Thomas Journiac | 64kg | 4:21.80 | 13-14-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 0/7 | 22/02/2026 | 532 | MSTPLE H 5 | $23,770.00 | Maure De Bretagne | 4200m | Heavy | Kylian Geffroy | 67kg | 5:57.96 | 7-6-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |