Marseille Borely Race 3 - De La Sainte-Victoire Handicap
HERCULE STAR (3) raced prominently prior to delivering a neck victory in a 2600m maiden at Marseille-Vivaux. Selected to make a winning handicap debut. THE BLACK VELVET (8) looks capable of delivering a big effort stepping up in distance following a 1L second over 1500m at Marseille-Vivaux. CATHERINE LA MER (4) gets a chance to shine following a 2.5L third to a subsequent winner competing in a 2000m handicap at Marseille-Vivaux. HEPBURN (2) broke her maiden by 0.75L over 2150m at Cagnes-sur-Mer on her penultimate appearance. Notable contender following a 7.75L fifth over the same track and trip subsequently.

Jockey: S St Lary Leroy
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Marseille Vivaux on March 4 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Camponanes carrying 62kg at $5.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on February 21 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Hatanka Fal carrying 59kg at $19. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 6 | CL2 3 | $40,410.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 59kg | 2:05.13 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | CL1 3 | $46,520.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Heavy | Hugo Besnier | 56.5kg | 2:25.11 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/02/2026 | 82 | CL1 3 | $46,520.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 56.5kg | 1:36.82 | - | 7 |
| 30.1L | $33.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/11/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $97,000.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | SH | Marvin Grandin | 57kg | 1:41.20 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 2 | $97,170.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 57kg | 1:50.96 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |

Jockey: C Pacaut
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 18 over 2150m, slow going 7 len behind Rising Water carrying 60kg at $3.90. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Cagnes-sur-Mer January 17 over 2150m on a soft track defeating Rigel Blue with 58kg at $6.40. Has ability and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $39,050.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 60kg | 2:23.15 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:22.79 | 6-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.40 |
| 4/12 | 21/12/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $37,230.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 55kg | 2:11.03 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/9 | 04/12/2025 | 121 | MDN F 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 1600m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 1:35.80 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/08/2025 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $37,300.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Good | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58.5kg | 1:45.29 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $37,570.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1400m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 57kg | 1:27.95 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |

Jockey: M Grandin
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Marseille Vivaux March 9 over 2600m defeating Basquiat carrying 58kg at $1.90. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 24 over 2150m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lohengreen with 58kg at $9.70. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $31,840.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:53.14 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $1.90 |
| 3/11 | 24/02/2026 | 13 | MDN CG 3 | $35,650.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:20.41 | 4-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $9.70 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $35,650.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 58kg | 2:03.20 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $6.10 |
| 3/12 | 26/01/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:03.21 | - | 11 |
| 2.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/15 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | MDN CG 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:03.90 | 2-2-5 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $37,230.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:12.07 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $2.50 |

Jockey: A Orani
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Marseille Vivaux on March 4 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Camponanes with 58.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 6th of 11 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 1 over 2150m, slow going 8 len behind Light L'audrielle with 58.5kg at $11. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $31,840.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 58.5kg | 2:10.39 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/11 | 01/02/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $39,050.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 58.5kg | 2:25.52 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $33,680.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 54.5kg | 2:07.51 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $37,230.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marie Waldhauser | 55kg | 2:12.07 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $53.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $37,100.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marie Waldhauser | 55kg | 2:13.40 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $55.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/10/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marie Waldhauser | 55kg | 2:09.91 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $42.00 |

Jockey: H Besnier
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 18 over 2150m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Rising Water carrying 59kg at $19. The start before that 6th of 9 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on January 19 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Modele Absolu with 56kg at $13. In a suitable race and can measure up.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/02/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $39,050.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 59kg | 2:23.15 | 9-7-6 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/01/2026 | 24 | HCP 3 | $47,190.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 56kg | 2:07.06 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/14 | 26/12/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:05.80 | 8-8-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.90 |
| 2/10 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | MDN F 2 | $37,230.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Jerome Claudic | 58kg | 1:53.77 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $59.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/11/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $37,100.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Good | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:06.25 | 1-1-8 | 13 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $37,100.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marina Brunelli | 56.5kg | 2:13.40 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $47.00 |

Jockey: A Crastus
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on March 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Fel with 58kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 8 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on February 11 over 2000m, 5 len behind Sundara carrying 58kg at $37. Had to contend with a wide alley at his latest run and finished out of the money over 2000m at this track.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CG 3 | $31,840.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:09.00 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $35,650.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:03.20 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $37.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:03.21 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $39.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 1:34.23 | - | 1 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 |

Jockey: C Billardello
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Cavaillon on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Nuevo Quartz carrying 58kg. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Marseille Vivaux on October 8 over 2000m, 9 len behind Affection with 58kg at $4. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 144 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Cavaillon | 1600m | Soft | Christophe Billardello | 58kg | 1:39.67 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:09.91 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $81,610.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 1:40.27 | - | 1 |
| 12.2L | $48.00 |

Jockey: D Breux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Marseille Vivaux on March 22 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Senatrice carrying 53kg at $18. Before that 6th of 14 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Khalinskha with 52kg at $18. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $31,840.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 1500m | Neutral | D Breux | 53kg | 1:29.41 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $18.00 |
| 6/14 | 22/02/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $39,050.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 52kg | 1:34.51 | - | 11 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 10 | CLM 3 | $27,670.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Heavy | Anthony Crastus | 54.5kg | 2:25.99 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $9.40 |
| 3/11 | 01/02/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $39,050.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 54.5kg | 2:25.52 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $22.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 3 | $27,020.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 54.5kg | 1:35.41 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $33,680.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Daniele Fortuna | 52.5kg | 2:07.51 | 1-5-9 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: T Trullier
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Marseille Vivaux on March 22 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Aleksandrovka carrying 58.5kg at $6.70. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Marseille Vivaux March 9 over 2000m defeating Lightiana carrying 54.5kg at $5.90. Disappointing last time and will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 3 | $19,070.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Coralie Pacaut | 58.5kg | 2:10.35 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.70 |
| 1/9 | 09/03/2026 | 5 | CLM 3 | $19,070.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Coralie Pacaut | 54.5kg | 2:12.42 | 6-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 8/9 | 04/03/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $31,840.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Coralie Pacaut | 51.5kg | 2:10.39 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3 | $19,520.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Coralie Pacaut | 54.5kg | 2:09.26 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/01/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Sylvain Ruis | 58kg | 2:03.21 | - | 9 |
| 7.7L | $81.00 |
| 10/13 | 15/01/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Sylvain Ruis | 58kg | 2:05.39 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: V Seguy
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Marseille Vivaux on March 4 over 2000m, 4 len behind Camponanes carrying 51.5kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 15 at Lyon-la-Soie on February 14 over 1800m, 7 len behind La Carriere carrying 56.5kg at $43. Might struggle again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/03/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $31,840.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marie Waldhauser | 51.5kg | 2:10.39 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/15 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $32,600.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Eddy Hardouin | 56.5kg | 1:54.14 | - | 15 |
| 7.8L | $43.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | 33 | MDN F 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 58kg | 2:22.79 | 8-7-12 | 12 |
| 15.2L | $19.00 |
| 7/15 | 15/12/2025 | - | UNR 2 | $37,230.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Eddy Hardouin | 56.5kg | 1:53.16 | - | 10 |
| 8.7L | $11.00 |

Jockey: M Germain
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 18 over 2150m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Rising Water carrying 53kg at $42. The start before that 10th of 12 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 17 over 2150m, slow going 11 len behind Hepburn with 58kg at $51. Finds a suitable race and can do much better.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $39,050.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 53kg | 2:23.15 | 3-9-7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $42.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:22.79 | 12-12-10 | 11 |
| 11.7L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $37,230.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Sylvain Ruis | 56.5kg | 2:11.03 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $22.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,100.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Good | Coralie Pacaut | 54.5kg | 2:06.25 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |