Lyon La Soie Race 8 - Montchat Handicap
SOGYNT (7) has won two of his last three starts including by 1.25L in a 2150m handicap at this venue. Selected to defy a 3kg rise in the weights to complete a double. SWISS MONEY (6) caught the eye in recording a 1L fifth racing over this distance at Pau. Bold show expected on his first appearance at this circuit. WILLY WINNER (1) returned to winning ways with a nose success contesting a claimer over this distance at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Must be considered switched to a handicap. ZILYA (3) ended last year with a head success in a track and trip handicap. Of note following a 3L fourth over 2000m at Marseille-Vivaux on her return to action.

Jockey: C Pacaut
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by a nose at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather February 11 over 2400m defeating Centrical with 59.5kg at $5.10. Before that 11th of 16 at Deauville All Weather on December 22 over 2500m, 4 len behind Windflower with 58.5kg at $25. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 51 | CLM CL4 4U | $26,150.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Neutral | Coralie Pacaut | 59.5kg | 2:30.77 | 6-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |
| 11/16 | 22/12/2025 | 17 | HCP CL2 3U | $90,250.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 58.5kg | 2:38.34 | 12-15-11 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $25.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 18 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $34,040.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Ninon Martel | 57.5kg | 2:36.87 | 10-9-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/11/2025 | 18 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,920.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Angela Daifi | 56.5kg | 2:33.13 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 30 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,980.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Heavy | Marie Velon | 58kg | 2:48.43 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2025 | 17 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Soft | Angela Daifi | 55kg | 2:38.52 | 4-9-9 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: G Meury
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 14 at Pau All Weather on February 20 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Sharp Rise with 58kg at $4. Before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Pau All Weather January 18 over 2400m defeating Temple Gate with 55.5kg at $5.60. Major player on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 20/02/2026 | 33 | HCP CL3 4U | $37,520.00 | Pau | 2400m | Neutral | Clement Merille | 58kg | 2:30.00 | 12-14-9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | HCP CL3 5U | $38,770.00 | Pau | 2400m | Neutral | Clement Merille | 55.5kg | 2:28.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/14 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | HCP CL3 4U | $39,180.00 | Pau | 2400m | Neutral | Clement Merille | 55kg | 2:32.80 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/11/2025 | 38 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,920.00 | Pau | 2400m | Neutral | Clement Merille | 55kg | 2:30.30 | 4-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 13/16 | 21/10/2025 | 121 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,980.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 2400m | Soft | Clement Merille | 54.5kg | 2:46.60 | 8-10-13 | 3 |
| 23.7L | $22.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/06/2025 | 21 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $35,210.00 | Toulouse | 3000m | Good Soft | Clement Merille | 59kg | 3:15.90 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $5.20 |

Jockey: D Provost
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months from last on the turn 4th of 8 at Marseille Vivaux on February 16 over 2000m, 3 len behind Grecian Bonanza with 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Salon-de-Provence on September 30 over 2400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Avernes with 56kg at $5.70. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 73 | CL3 COND 4U | $29,540.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Dorian Provost | 57.5kg | 2:07.71 | 8-8-4 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $34,040.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Dorian Provost | 56.5kg | 2:36.87 | 9-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | CL4 COND 4U | $25,800.00 | Nancy | 2500m | SH | Dorian Provost | 55.5kg | 2:50.22 | 7-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 7/15 | 26/10/2025 | 26 | HCP CL3 M 3U | $45,840.00 | Saint Cloud | 2500m | Soft | Dorian Provost | 60kg | 2:44.71 | 12-13-7 | 13 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/09/2025 | 17 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Soft | Dorian Provost | 56kg | 2:38.52 | 5-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | 74 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Soft | Hugo Boutin | 57kg | 2:41.59 | 9-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 |

Jockey: G Congiu
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at Saint-Cloud November 14 over 2400m, 7 len behind Shrihara carrying 59kg at $28. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Longchamp May 22 over 1700m, soft track; 6 len behind Young And Proud carrying 58kg at $76. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 14/11/2025 | 45 | HCP 3 | $42,400.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | SH | Gabriele Congiu | 59kg | 2:47.47 | 14-12-5 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $28.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/09/2025 | 41 | HCP 3 | $34,290.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Soft | Gabriele Congiu | 56kg | 2:42.15 | 7-8-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $28,950.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Soft | Gabriele Congiu | 58.5kg | 2:41.86 | 6-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/13 | 30/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 3 | $34,350.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Gabriele Congiu | 54kg | 2:33.91 | 7-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $39.00 |
| 6/16 | 28/06/2025 | 37 | HCP 3 | $36,970.00 | Chantilly | 2400m | Good Soft | Gabriele Congiu | 57.5kg | 2:30.78 | 12-11-6 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $60.00 |
| 11/14 | 22/05/2025 | 157 | HCP 3 | $37,300.00 | Longchamp | 1700m | Soft | Gabriele Congiu | 58kg | 1:48.51 | - | 13 |
| 6.2L | $76.00 |

Jockey: M Grandin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start ran last of 13 at Chantilly All Weather on February 5 over 1900m, 7 len behind Treasure Keeper carrying 56kg at $10. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on January 14 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Go Love carrying 59kg at $6.80. Good enough to turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | CL3 COND 4U | $29,540.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 56kg | 1:57.99 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/01/2026 | 30 | HCP CL3 4U | $45,440.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | A Hamelin | 59kg | 2:00.64 | 10-7-6 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.80 |
| 2/13 | 15/12/2025 | 25 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,040.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | A Hamelin | 57kg | 2:13.53 | 12-11-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | CL3 COND 4U | $30,740.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Heavy | Glen Meury | 56.5kg | 2:22.77 | 9-7-6 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/10/2025 | 30 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,980.00 | Marseille Borely | 1800m | SH | Sylvain Ruis | 57.5kg | 1:52.19 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/10/2025 | 24 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Toulouse | 2000m | Good Soft | Ambre Molins | 56.5kg | 2:09.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: A Werle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 14 at Pau All Weather on February 20 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Sharp Rise carrying 54kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 16 at Pau All Weather on February 8 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Sharp Rise with 57kg at $40. Going okay but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | HCP CL3 4U | $37,520.00 | Pau | 2400m | Neutral | Adeline Merou | 54kg | 2:30.00 | 9-12-5 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/16 | 08/02/2026 | 30 | HCP CL3 4U | $37,520.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Adeline Merou | 57kg | 2:03.20 | 11-9-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $40.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/01/2026 | 80 | CLM CL4 4U | $27,020.00 | Pau | 2400m | Neutral | Adeline Merou | 56.5kg | 2:32.70 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
| 14/16 | 21/10/2025 | 41 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,980.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 2400m | Soft | Adeline Merou | 56.5kg | 2:46.60 | 4-9-14 | 1 |
| 35.7L | $28.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2025 | 17 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2000m | Soft | Adeline Merou | 54kg | 2:16.70 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | CL4 COND 3U | $25,930.00 | Pompadour | 2300m | Good Soft | Adeline Merou | 59.5kg | 2:26.30 | 6-2-3 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: F Veron
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track February 24 over 2150m defeating Famoso with 60.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 3rd of 14 at this track on February 14 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Exhit with 60.5kg at $4.70. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | HCP CL4 5U | $27,670.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Fabrice Veron | 60.5kg | 2:17.25 | 9-9-1 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/14 | 14/02/2026 | 18 | HCP CL4 5U | $27,670.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Fabrice Veron | 60.5kg | 2:34.55 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | 18 | HCP CL4 5U | $28,600.00 | Pornichet | 2400m | Neutral | Fabrice Veron | 58.5kg | 2:34.10 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | CL4 COND 5U | $25,610.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Sylvain Ruis | 59kg | 2:43.08 | 7-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $7.10 |
| 2/15 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,900.00 | Pornichet | 2400m | Neutral | Simon Planque | 58.5kg | 2:32.54 | 13-6-2 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/12 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | CL4 COND 4U | $22,700.00 | Pornichet | 2400m | Neutral | Laura Poggionovo | 57.5kg | 2:30.03 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: T Trullier
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 16 at Fontainebleau on February 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Ame D'or carrying 56.5kg at $31. The run before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 8 at Chantilly All Weather on February 13 over 2700m, 9 len behind Barbate carrying 53.5kg at $28. Prepared to overlook.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | HCP CL3 4U | $47,760.00 | Fontainebleau | 2200m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 56.5kg | 2:17.84 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | CL2 4U | $41,940.00 | Chantilly | 2700m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 53.5kg | 2:53.67 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $28.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/01/2026 | 25 | HCP CL3 4 | $42,110.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 2:37.60 | 5-3-8 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $8.90 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 11 | CL3 3 | $25,890.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 54.5kg | 2:10.09 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/10 | 15/12/2025 | 200 | CL3 3 | $25,890.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 54.5kg | 2:33.63 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $7.70 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $44,400.00 | Longchamp | 2700m | Good Soft | Augustin Madamet | 54.5kg | 3:01.24 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: J Claudic
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on March 2 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Exhit with 60.5kg at $10. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 2400m, 2 len behind Exhit with 60.5kg at $12. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/03/2026 | 16 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,030.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 60.5kg | 2:37.39 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 14/02/2026 | 36 | HCP CL4 5U | $27,670.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 60.5kg | 2:34.55 | 11-10-5 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/01/2026 | 18 | CL4 COND 5U | $25,610.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 57.5kg | 2:43.08 | 3-2-8 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/16 | 22/12/2025 | 14 | HCP CL3 3U | $34,040.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 59kg | 2:39.20 | 9-10-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.10 |
| 1/13 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,530.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 59kg | 2:46.85 | 9-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/16 | 25/11/2025 | 24 | HCP CL3 3U | $33,920.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 57.5kg | 2:41.83 | 16-14-3 | 15 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |