Lyon La Soie Race 2 - Du Tonkin Handicap - Awt
BEST SHALAA (2) followed up a nose win over 2000m at Marseille-Vivaux with a 2L second tackling 1800m in a handicap at this circuit. Taken to register the third success of her career. Runner-up in the previously mentioned Marseille-Vivaux race SPIRIT GREY (3) went one better winning by a nose attempting 1800m in a handicap at this track. Expected to play a leading role. KALEOCREEK (1) enters calculations on his first appearance since registering a 9.75L ninth in a 1400m race at Le Mans during November. MR RIEM (7) failed to shine recording a 5.5L ninth contesting a 2400m conditions race here. Warrants close consideration on earlier form.

Jockey: H Boutin
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Le Mans November 17 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind On Lockdown carrying 59kg at $5.70. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Chantilly All Weather February 20 over 1300m, 10 len behind Claim The Stars with 60kg at $79. Strong top three prospect.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 17/11/2025 | 30 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,800.00 | Le Mans | 1400m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 59kg | 1:27.68 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/15 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,850.00 | Nancy | 1400m | Soft | Delphine Santiago | 57kg | 1:26.02 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/15 | 10/10/2025 | 13 | HCP CL3 4U | $37,350.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 58.5kg | 1:27.64 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/09/2025 | 23 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,710.00 | Strasbourg | 1400m | Heavy | Theo Bachelot | 60kg | 1:33.07 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/11 | 04/09/2025 | 25 | HCP CL3 4 | $34,290.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Delphine Santiago | 56kg | 1:24.78 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/16 | 10/08/2025 | 11 | HCP CL4 4U | $30,730.00 | Deauville | 1100m | Good | Theo Bachelot | 60.5kg | 1:04.24 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $7.70 |

Jockey: M Grandin
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1800m, 2 len behind Cogolin with 57kg at $6.20. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Marseille Vivaux January 4 over 2000m defeating Spirit Grey carrying 60kg at $5.50. Great chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | HCP CL4 5U | $28,600.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 57kg | 1:51.98 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.20 |
| 1/9 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,020.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 60kg | 2:11.31 | 5-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 10/16 | 20/12/2025 | 12 | HCP CL4 3U | $23,760.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Marina Brunelli | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 7-8-10 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.80 |
| 2/14 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $20,390.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 57.5kg | 2:03.97 | 9-6-2 | 12 |
| 0.4L | $4.40 |
| 6/13 | 24/11/2025 | 19 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,800.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Slow | Tony Piccone | 55.5kg | 2:07.35 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $6.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,440.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 56.5kg | 2:07.74 | 7-8-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |

Jockey: A Orani
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at this track January 21 over 1800m defeating Antinea carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Marseille Vivaux on January 4 over 2000m, nose behind Best Shalaa carrying 57kg at $3.10. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | HCP CL4 5U | $25,260.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 57.5kg | 1:53.95 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 04/01/2026 | 27 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,020.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 57kg | 2:11.31 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/14 | 08/12/2025 | 21 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $20,390.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 57.5kg | 2:03.97 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $9.70 |
| 5/14 | 17/11/2025 | 24 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,440.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 57.5kg | 2:14.17 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 24/10/2025 | 13 | HCP CL4 4U | $22,120.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 57.5kg | 2:20.55 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | CL4 COND 4U | $11,330.00 | Hyeres | 1850m | Good | Marina Brunelli | 54.5kg | 1:57.80 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: C Pacaut
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 12th of 16 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on February 4 over 1600m, 16 len behind Agri with 58.5kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 14 at Deauville All Weather on December 17 over 1500m, 6 len behind Rival Order carrying 58.5kg at $12. Hasn't won over this journey in four starts so he will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 04/02/2026 | 49 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,670.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1600m | Neutral | Frida Valle Skar | 58.5kg | 1:35.23 | - | 6 |
| 16.4L | $10.00 |
| 8/14 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | HCP CL4 4U | $30,670.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | Frida Valle Skar | 58.5kg | 1:27.98 | - | 4 |
| 6.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/12/2025 | 27 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,900.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Frida Valle Skar | 54.5kg | 1:53.18 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/11/2025 | 17 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,210.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Jerome Claudic | 56kg | 1:50.25 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $25.00 |
| 12/15 | 22/10/2025 | 22 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,980.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | Frida Valle Skar | 55.5kg | 1:28.76 | - | 3 |
| 6.4L | $16.00 |
| 11/16 | 30/09/2025 | 15 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Frida Valle Skar | 57.5kg | 1:36.50 | - | 16 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: C Collet-Vidal
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Chantilly All Weather on January 21 over 1600m, 16 len behind Amouage with 57.5kg at $27. The start before that 12th of 14 at Deauville All Weather on December 17 over 1500m, 12 len behind Rival Order carrying 56.5kg at $22. Prepared to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 21/01/2026 | 35 | HCP CL3 5U | $35,440.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Camille Collet-Vidal | 57.5kg | 1:38.29 | - | 7 |
| 16.8L | $27.00 |
| 12/14 | 17/12/2025 | 17 | HCP CL4 4U | $30,670.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | Camille Collet-Vidal | 56.5kg | 1:27.98 | - | 11 |
| 12.1L | $22.00 |
| 2/13 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | HCP CL4 4U | $30,570.00 | Nancy | 1400m | Heavy | Gabriel Bon | 52.5kg | 1:31.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 11/15 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | HCP CL3 4U | $39,050.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Neutral | Camille Collet-Vidal | 51kg | 1:25.33 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/16 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | HCP CL4 4U | $30,620.00 | Clairefontaine | 1400m | SH | Marine Lebas | 63.5kg | 1:31.50 | - | 10 |
| 3.6L | $5.90 |
| 9/11 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | HCP CL3 3U | $37,350.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | Soft | Camille Collet-Vidal | 52kg | 1:10.56 | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |

Jockey: T Piccone
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on January 21 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Lio De La Plata carrying 57.5kg at $23. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Marseille Vivaux on January 4 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Best Shalaa carrying 59kg at $4.40. Likely to struggle on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | CL4 COND 5U | $22,460.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Marie Waldhauser | 57.5kg | 2:37.22 | 9-12-9 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/01/2026 | 20 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,020.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Rosario Mangione | 59kg | 2:11.31 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/14 | 15/12/2025 | 15 | HCP CL4 4U | $23,760.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 58kg | 2:14.40 | 4-2-1 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 30/11/2025 | 19 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,440.00 | Nancy | 2000m | Heavy | Marie Velon | 55.5kg | 2:14.46 | 11-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 2/13 | 11/11/2025 | 24 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,440.00 | Strasbourg | 2000m | SH | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57kg | 2:19.49 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 12/13 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,850.00 | Nancy | 2500m | Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 51.5kg | 2:49.37 | 11-11-12 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: H Journiac
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 13th of 15 at Chantilly All Weather on January 31 over 1900m, 7 len behind Haute Gamme with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that didn't finish the race at Deauville All Weather January 23 over 1900m. Well placed and can improve sharply on recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | HCP CL3 5U | $32,600.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Hugo Journiac | 58.5kg | 1:56.94 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 0/16 | 23/01/2026 | 31 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,680.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 56.5kg | 2:01.08 | - | 2 |
| 99.0L | $22.00 |
| 10/16 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,040.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 59kg | 1:58.09 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/14 | 11/12/2025 | 31 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,530.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 1:59.24 | - | 14 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |
| 4/15 | 10/11/2025 | 21 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,920.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 59.5kg | 1:56.90 | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $5.40 |
| 4/15 | 20/10/2025 | 20 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,980.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 55.5kg | 1:59.45 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: J Claudic
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Nancy November 30 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Zarakiva carrying 57kg. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Chantilly All Weather February 21 over 1600m, 15 len behind Noce D'or carrying 58.5kg at $54. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 30/11/2025 | 19 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,440.00 | Nancy | 2000m | Heavy | Frida Valle Skar | 57kg | 2:14.46 | 9-6-5 | 14 |
| 5.8L | $1.00 |
| 13/16 | 11/11/2025 | 10 | HCP CL4 4U | $30,570.00 | Strasbourg | 1400m | SH | Mathilde Cabal | 49kg | 1:30.94 | - | 15 |
| 25.7L | $37.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | HCP CL4 3U | $25,440.00 | Lignieres | 1600m | Soft | Jerome Claudic | 60kg | 1:35.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $7.80 |
| 10/15 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,850.00 | Nancy | 1400m | Soft | Jerome Claudic | 55.5kg | 1:26.02 | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $25.00 |
| 13/15 | 10/10/2025 | 19 | HCP CL3 4U | $37,350.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 55.5kg | 1:27.64 | - | 9 |
| 16.9L | $25.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/09/2025 | 30 | HCP CL4 4U | $29,110.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1600m | SH | Antonio Orani | 56kg | 1:46.80 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: F Veron
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Spirit Grey with 57.5kg at $8.20. The run before that from last on the turn ran last of 9 at Marseille Vivaux on January 4 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Best Shalaa carrying 57kg at $11. Rates highly on best form so she can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | HCP CL4 5U | $25,260.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Emilien Puillet-Roda | 57.5kg | 1:53.95 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.20 |
| 9/9 | 04/01/2026 | 20 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,020.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Giovanni Sias | 57kg | 2:11.31 | 9-9-9 | 14 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/14 | 15/12/2025 | 12 | HCP CL4 4U | $23,760.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 60kg | 2:14.40 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/15 | 03/12/2025 | 25 | HCP CL4 3U | $30,670.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 56.5kg | 1:57.90 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | HCP CL4 4U | $23,670.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Emilien Puillet-Roda | 60kg | 1:51.70 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $9.90 |
| 2/6 | 19/10/2025 | 16 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $11,860.00 | Divonne | 1700m | Soft | Gregoire Legras | 56.5kg | 1:53.90 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: T Trullier
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Spirit Grey with 54.5kg at $7.30. Before that got back early 8th of 14 at this track on December 15 over 2150m, 8 len behind Mr Riem with 57kg at $5. Among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 21/01/2026 | 37 | HCP CL4 5U | $25,260.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Eddy Hardouin | 54.5kg | 1:53.95 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |
| 8/14 | 15/12/2025 | 10 | HCP CL4 4U | $23,760.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 57kg | 2:14.40 | 14-13-8 | 14 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 18 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,530.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 52.5kg | 1:54.47 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 3/14 | 17/11/2025 | 9 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,440.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 53kg | 2:14.17 | 12-14-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | HCP CL4 4U | $23,670.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 53kg | 1:51.70 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 24/10/2025 | 5 | HCP CL4 4U | $22,120.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Mathieu Calbrix | 51.5kg | 2:20.55 | 6-10-4 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: M Romary
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 9 at this track on December 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Space Quake with 52.5kg at $46. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1800m, 2 len behind Spirit Grey carrying 51kg at $20. Leading hope this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 21/01/2026 | 47 | HCP CL4 5U | $25,260.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Margot Romary | 51kg | 1:53.95 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $20.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/12/2025 | 211 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,530.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Ambre Molins | 52.5kg | 1:54.47 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $46.00 |
| 14/15 | 08/05/2025 | 22 | HCP CL4 4U | $26,640.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 53.5kg | 2:15.75 | 12-13-14 | 13 |
| 34.7L | $42.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/04/2025 | 24 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,910.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | SH | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57kg | 2:17.91 | 3-3-11 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $22.00 |
| 11/11 | 23/03/2025 | 76 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,780.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Malone Favriaux | 50.5kg | 2:17.30 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $35.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/01/2025 | 28 | HCP CL4 4U | $26,800.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Malone Favriaux | 56kg | 2:22.40 | 11-11-7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |