Longchamp Race 4 - Prix Du Conseil De Paris Stakes (Group 2)
BEST SECRET (4) recorded a 7.75L eighth in the 2414m G2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. Selected to return from a break with a victory. LAPOTHEOSE (9) failed to shine in finishing 31L last of thirteen in the G1 Prix Vermeille over this course and distance. Rates a major threat on her earlier form. ZARAKI (8) had won two of his three starts prior to registering a 14L seventh in the 2400m G2 Prix Niel at this venue. Strong prospects. HERBAL (1) performed well in securing a 3.5L second competing in the G3 Prix du Prince d'Orange over 2000m at this circuit. Notable contender stepping up in distance.

Jockey: Cristian Demuro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field in the G3 Prix Du Prince D'orange at this track on September 13 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Phineas carrying 58kg at $19.90. The run before that 4th of 7 in the LR Prix Hubert Baguenault De Puchesse at Vichy on July 21 over 2400m, 0.9 len behind Chestnut Rocket carrying 57.5kg at $5.20. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/09/2026 | 54 | G3 OPEN 3U | $118,060.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 2:03.81 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $19.90 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,810.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57.5kg | 2:26.43 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | 33 | CL2 4U | $40,100.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:05.32 | 8-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $27,050.00 | Compiegne | 1800m | Good Soft | Jerome Claudic | 56kg | 1:47.53 | 11-9-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Marvin Grandin
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from the tail of the field 2nd of 16 at this track on September 6 over 2400m, long-neck behind Yes Zara carrying 58.5kg at $8.90. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a head at this track on October 3 over 2500m defeating Shrihara carrying 57kg at $3.80. Looks tested in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 03/10/2026 | 27 | HCP CL1 3U | $117,260.00 | Longchamp | 2500m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 57kg | 2:37.72 | 7-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/16 | 06/09/2026 | 98 | HCP CL2 4U | $83,440.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58.5kg | 2:28.91 | 13-15-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $8.90 |
| 4/17 | 31/05/2026 | 24 | HCP CL1 4U | $116,880.00 | Chantilly | 2000m | Good | Marvin Grandin | 54kg | 1:59.65 | 15-16-4 | 17 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/16 | 07/05/2026 | 25 | HCP CL2 4U | $83,440.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 57kg | 2:39.72 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/15 | 12/04/2026 | 16 | HCP CL2 4U | $85,120.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good | Marvin Grandin | 55.5kg | 2:30.31 | 9-4-2 | 14 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/03/2026 | 30 | HCP CL3 4 | $47,760.00 | Compiegne | 2400m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 59.5kg | 2:42.18 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Antoine Hamelin
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a head at this track on September 13 over 2000m defeating Big Log carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Deauville on August 4 over 2000m defeating Sim Card carrying 60.5kg at $2.40. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 13/09/2026 | 40 | HCP CL1 3U | $154,840.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 54.5kg | 2:03.85 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | HCP CL3 4U | $42,460.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 60.5kg | 2:06.52 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 21/07/2026 | 42 | MDN 4U | $19,700.00 | Chateaubriant | 1950m | Good Soft | A Hamelin | 58.5kg | 2:02.50 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 09/06/2026 | 229 | MDN 4U | $26,790.00 | Compiegne | 1800m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:50.49 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 23/10/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $29,200.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:57.54 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/11 | 24/09/2025 | 336 | MDN 3 | $35,890.00 | Compiegne | 1600m | Heavy | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:43.43 | - | 4 |
| 4.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Ascot in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes June 20 over 2414m, 7 len behind Giavellotto carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; second last of 7 at this track in the G2 Prix D'harcourt April 5 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Bright Picture with 57kg at $9.90. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/06/2026 | 48 | G2 OPEN 4U | $453,740.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 58.5kg | 2:27.91 | 8-10-8 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $120,000.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | C Soumillon | 57kg | 2:32.90 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 6/7 | 05/04/2026 | 205 | G2 OPEN 4U | $199,000.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 57kg | 2:04.29 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,820.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | James Doyle | 57kg | 2:37.40 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/18 | 31/07/2025 | 40 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | James Doyle | 61kg | 2:04.99 | 13-8-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/15 | 21/06/2025 | 52 | HCP 3 | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 59kg | 2:05.15 | 14-11-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Stephane Pasquier
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 in the G3 Prix Gontaut-Biron at Deauville on August 15 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Wimbledon Hawkeye carrying 58.5kg at $9.80. Second-up 4th in a small field in the G3 Prix Du Prince D'orange at this track on September 13 over 2000m, 5 len behind Phineas with 59kg at $6.30. Will be improved on the two runs in and could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 34 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 | 13/09/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3U | $118,060.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 59kg | 2:03.81 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.30 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 69 | G3 OPEN 4U | $120,000.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 2:07.41 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $9.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 4U | $118,830.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | Stephane Pasquier | 57kg | 2:01.99 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | 225 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,030.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 59.5kg | 1:37.59 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,030.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 1:51.84 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $212,500.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 2:30.56 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Augustin Madamet
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at this track in the G3 La Coupe June 7 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Nitoi carrying 57kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Bordeaux April 27 over 1900m defeating Kovel with 56.5kg at $1.40. Worth including.
Last Starts 132 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 | 07/06/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN 4U | $118,830.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 2:01.99 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2026 | 302 | CL2 4U | $33,610.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1900m | Good Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 56.5kg | 2:04.67 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 3/6 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $228,870.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 57.5kg | 2:09.81 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 8/18 | 01/06/2025 | 16 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $2,640,850.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 2:04.40 | 9-12-8 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $8.40 |
| 1/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN CG 3 | $47,960.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 1:43.39 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good | Manon Orain | - | - | 5 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dorian Provost
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Deauville in the G2 Prix Alec Head (Prix De Pomone) August 15 over 2500m, 4.5 len behind Rabbit's Foot carrying 59.5kg at $14.80. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at this track in the G3 Pr D'hedouvill May 3 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Best Secret with 55.5kg at $52. Hard to fault best form and can measure up.
Last Starts 63 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 | 15/08/2026 | 24 | G2 OPEN M 3U | $195,080.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 59.5kg | 2:44.44 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $14.80 |
| 4/5 | 22/07/2026 | 59 | G3 OPEN 3U | $121,190.00 | Vichy | 2000m | Soft | Dorian Provost | 57kg | 2:05.41 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $14.20 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $195,080.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Good Soft | Dorian Provost | 57.5kg | 2:11.39 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $55.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/05/2026 | 173 | G3 OPEN 4U | $120,000.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 55.5kg | 2:32.90 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $52.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/11/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN M 3U | $129,330.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | SH | Stephane Pasquier | 56.5kg | 2:13.40 | - | 3 |
| 29.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN M 3U | $84,250.00 | Longchamp | 1800m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:52.23 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Maxime Guyon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming won by 6 len in the LR Prix Nureyev at Deauville on August 16 over 2000m defeating Basha carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 in the G2 Prix Niel at this track on September 6 over 2400m, 14 len behind Varandir with 58.5kg at $7.10. Key chance capable of going a lot better.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $195,080.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 2:25.70 | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | 133 | LR OPEN 3 | $82,460.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 57.5kg | 2:05.85 | 5-6-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/04/2026 | 217 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $122,410.00 | Longchamp | 1800m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:53.66 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $81,170.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:47.57 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Alexis Pouchin
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming 2nd of 15 in the G1 Preis Der Diana at Dusseldorf on August 2 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Soreanga with 58kg at $2.20. Last start ran last of 13 in the G1 Prix Vermeille at this track on September 6 over 2400m, 31 len behind Friendly Soul carrying 56kg at $19.30. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 06/09/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN M 3U | $983,610.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 2:25.46 | 6-10-13 | 3 |
| 31.3L | $19.30 |
| 2/15 | 02/08/2026 | 84 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $819,672.00 | Dusseldorf | 2200m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 2:12.42 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $195,080.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 2:03.41 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/04/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN F 3 | $84,110.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 56.5kg | 2:07.35 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 18/03/2026 | 177 | CL2 F 3 | $33,330.00 | Toulouse | 2000m | Soft | Hugo Journiac | 57kg | 2:09.90 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/15 | 22/09/2025 | - | UNR 2 | $37,500.00 | Angers | 1600m | Soft | Hugo Journiac | 56.5kg | 1:43.72 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.40 |