Longchamp Race 1 - L'observatoire Claiming Stakes
MY WAY (1) is taken to deliver a victory switched to a claimer following a 5.75L fifth in a 1600m handicap at Saint-Cloud. MEFIE TOI (5) performed well in placing 3.25L third over 2000m at this venue. Expected to play a leading role dropping in distance. WESTMINSTER COYOTE (8) suffered a 3L defeat in placing second contesting a similar race to this over course and distance. Strong claims of going one better on his debut for a new trainer. Ghaiyyath filly UNION HELPER CEN (7) registered a 1.75L victory contesting a 1600m event at Prague. Notable contender making her first start in France of 2026.
Jockey: P C Boudot
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Saint-Cloud on May 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Sorbetto with 57.5kg at $23. The start before that 6th of 10 at Bordeaux on April 27 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind Mature with 57.5kg at $22. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $62,950.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 57.5kg | 1:41.99 | - | 1 |
| 5.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/04/2026 | 50 | CL1 3 | $45,820.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1900m | Good Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57.5kg | 2:05.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $22.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/03/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $83,420.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 57kg | 1:51.68 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | CL1 3 | $54,330.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 57kg | 1:51.48 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/01/2026 | 37 | CL2 3 | $44,910.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 57kg | 1:37.34 | - | 5 |
| 6.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/12/2025 | 17 | CL2 2 | $43,790.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 57kg | 1:54.24 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.80 |
Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 15 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pas Dansant with 56.5kg at $42. The start before that 6th of 8 at Le Mans on April 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Trinquette carrying 57kg at $6.50. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 21/05/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $86,560.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 56.5kg | 1:22.28 | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $42.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | 18 | CL2 3 | $33,610.00 | Le Mans | 1400m | Good | Augustin Madamet | 57kg | 1:22.53 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 18 | MDN CG 3 | $41,300.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:32.32 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/13 | 16/03/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $40,960.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Glen Meury | 54.5kg | 1:39.07 | - | 3 |
| 10.6L | $55.00 |
Jockey: C Demuro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 8th of 11 at Saint-Cloud on May 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind Mazzala carrying 58kg at $30. Last start won by 0.5 len at Cholet June 1 over 2100m defeating Zaribiyan carrying 58kg at $10. Capable of another top-three finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 31 | MDN CG 3 | $31,170.00 | Cholet | 2100m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:15.88 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | UNR 3 | $40,490.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 2:07.41 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $30.00 |
Jockey: M Guyon
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Dieppe on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Fortuna Diamond with 59kg at $2.80. Before that 11th of 16 at this track in LR on April 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Synaran with 57kg at $67. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 23 | CL2 3 | $41,970.00 | Dieppe | 1400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 59kg | 1:24.80 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $2.80 |
| 11/16 | 23/04/2026 | 60 | LR OPEN 3 | $84,110.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Good Soft | Enzo Corallo | 57kg | 1:20.00 | - | 17 |
| 5.1L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $85,400.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 56.5kg | 1:33.09 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $24.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/01/2026 | 93 | CL2 3 | $41,750.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Enzo Corallo | 59kg | 1:31.62 | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 2 | $97,170.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:27.05 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/4 | 11/09/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN 2 | $130,710.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Enzo Corallo | 57kg | 1:22.78 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on June 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hercule Star carrying 54kg at $2.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at Marseille Vivaux on May 2 over 2000m, 2 len behind Valiente with 59.5kg at $2.40. One of the leading chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/06/2026 | 33 | CLM 3 | $40,580.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 54kg | 2:10.67 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | CLM 3 | $23,610.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 59.5kg | 2:09.60 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | CLM 3 | $36,960.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 59kg | 1:38.39 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 6/14 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $32,110.00 | Salon De Provence | 1800m | Good Soft | Sarah St Lary Leroy | 58.5kg | 1:52.12 | - | 9 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/04/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $32,110.00 | Marseille Borely | 2100m | Good Soft | Sarah St Lary Leroy | 59.5kg | 2:09.86 | 2-1-5 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $8.80 |
| 2/9 | 04/03/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $31,840.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 62kg | 2:10.39 | 2-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |
Jockey: L Poggionovo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Le Croisé-Laroche on May 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Jour De Coeur carrying 56kg at $6.10. The run before that struggled in the run home; 6th of 16 at Strasbourg on April 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Bright Light with 58kg at $4.80. Fully tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3 | $23,610.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1800m | Good Soft | Ebbe Verhestraeten | 56kg | 1:56.10 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $6.10 |
| 6/16 | 18/04/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $32,110.00 | Strasbourg | 2000m | Good Soft | A Hamelin | 58kg | 2:09.31 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |
| 10/14 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CG 3 | $40,960.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good Soft | A Hamelin | 58kg | 2:35.71 | 3-4-10 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $38.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $40,960.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | A Hamelin | 58kg | 1:58.10 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $35.00 |
Jockey: A Molins
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 13 at Praha on May 10 over 1600m, 21 len behind Iceni Boy carrying 56.5kg at $7.80. Second-up won by 1.75 len at Praha May 31 over 1600m defeating Arabela Bel with 55kg at $8. Needs to go to another level to match these.
Last Starts 14 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 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | STKS FM 3U | $14,726.00 | Praha | 1600m | Good 3.6 | Lucie Fialova | 55kg | 1:42.15 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 11/13 | 10/05/2026 | 211 | STKS CF 3 | $0.00 | Praha | 1600m | Good 3.7 | Adam Florian | 56.5kg | 1:37.86 | - | 8 |
| 21.3L | $7.80 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $97,170.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 56.5kg | 1:27.05 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $42.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $37,500.00 | Craon | 1650m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 1:50.01 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $6.90 |
| 11/11 | 03/08/2025 | - | UNR F 2 | $81,170.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Good | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 1:35.10 | - | 11 |
| 6.7L | $18.00 |
Jockey: A Pouchin
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Centauri carrying 56.5kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Nantes on May 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Near Fly carrying 59.5kg at $10. Worth including.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 17 | CLM 3 | $36,230.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good Soft | Tony Piccone | 56.5kg | 1:38.85 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/05/2026 | 48 | HCP 3 | $31,480.00 | Nantes | 1600m | Soft | Martin Protti | 59.5kg | 1:46.93 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 14/14 | 24/03/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $39,800.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Good Soft | Tony Piccone | 59kg | 1:42.78 | - | 9 |
| 18.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 05/03/2026 | 108 | HCP 3 | $39,800.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:44.08 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/11/2025 | 13 | CL2 2 | $43,640.00 | Le Mans | 1600m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 57kg | 1:40.00 | - | 3 |
| 12.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CG 2 | $37,100.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | SH | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:47.01 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |