Marseille Borely Race 3 - De La Madrague De Gignac Stakes
KOVROV (1) First up after a break. Ran 4th last run at Cagnessurmer. Is capable of a resurgence. Good prospects. BAY D'ARGENT (6) First up and brave effort to win narrowly first up last preparation at this track. Change in trainer. Displays good tactical speed. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . MASTER CATH (7) Placed 2nd last run at Fontainebleau and getting better in recent performances. Looks a great place bet. KOURPLUVIX (5) Ran 9th last time at Cagnessurmer but will appreciate the drop in weight. Very competitive this preparation. Worth entertaining from a place and exotics perspective.

Jockey: A Orani
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather in the LR January 24 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Believer with 56kg at $3.30. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather January 25 2025 over 1600m, 4 len behind Central Park West carrying 56kg at $7.50. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 75 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 | 24/01/2026 | 39 | LR OPEN 4U | $96,320.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 56kg | 1:58.83 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 16/12/2025 | 59 | CL2 3U | $35,640.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 61kg | 2:10.42 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $97,170.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 57kg | 2:02.11 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2025 | 37 | CL2 4U | $35,890.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:03.81 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 21/08/2025 | 11 | CL2 4U | $35,700.00 | Chateaubriant | 1950m | Soft | Manon Germain | 57kg | 2:00.56 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/18 | 10/08/2025 | 50 | HCP CL1 3U | $170,520.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good | Manon Germain | 57.5kg | 1:35.39 | - | 16 |
| 5.1L | $18.00 |

Jockey: H Besnier
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 16 at Saint-Cloud on March 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Clavus carrying 60.5kg at $13. Before that 2nd of 14 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 9 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Marlowe with 61kg at $13. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 24/03/2026 | 43 | HCP CL2 4U | $84,410.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 60.5kg | 1:39.75 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | HCP CL2 4U | $86,420.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Heavy | Hugo Besnier | 61kg | 1:35.62 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/15 | 19/01/2026 | 34 | HCP CL2 4 | $89,300.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 1:33.33 | - | 14 |
| 0.8L | $24.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | CL2 3U | $35,640.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 55kg | 2:10.42 | 3-1-7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.70 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $33,920.00 | Salon De Provence | 1800m | Good | Antonio Orani | 58.5kg | 1:49.45 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $33,980.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | SH | Antonio Orani | 60kg | 2:03.63 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: A Crastus
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on January 24 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Colin The Brave with 56kg at $6.30. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Chantilly All Weather on February 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Abiat carrying 56kg at $3. Should be near his top.
Last Starts 55 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 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | CL2 4U | $41,940.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 56kg | 1:37.71 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 64 | CL1 4 | $61,050.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1600m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 56kg | 1:33.98 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | 39 | CL1 3 | $56,540.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | C Soumillon | 57kg | 1:36.55 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 13/10/2025 | 160 | CL1 3 | $48,500.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 57kg | 1:43.60 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 5/7 | 06/05/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $142,100.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 1:53.57 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $7.90 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2025 | 35 | CL2 3 | $46,740.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 57kg | 1:39.43 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |

Jockey: H Boutin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at Saint-Cloud on March 10 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Guillerette carrying 60kg at $20. The race before that got back early 8th of 16 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on February 18 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Big Log carrying 57kg at $49. Expected to be doing his best work late.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | HCP CL2 4U | $84,410.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Soft | Hugo Boutin | 60kg | 2:10.09 | 14-15-7 | 15 |
| 3.4L | $20.00 |
| 8/16 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | HCP CL2 4U | $86,420.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Fast | Hugo Boutin | 57kg | 2:00.37 | 13-13-8 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $49.00 |
| 4/16 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | HCP CL2 5U | $86,420.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Heavy | Hugo Boutin | 58.5kg | 2:23.56 | 12-7-4 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $45.00 |
| 14/16 | 14/01/2026 | 48 | HCP CL2 4U | $89,300.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Boutin | 57kg | 1:58.73 | 12-13-14 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $49.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/11/2025 | 18 | CL1 3U | $61,480.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Good | Hugo Boutin | 58.5kg | 2:01.41 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.80 |
| 5/16 | 09/11/2025 | 27 | HCP CL2 3U | $89,930.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Hugo Boutin | 57kg | 1:49.03 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Aurelien Lemaitre
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on February 18 over 2000m, 4 len behind Big Log with 61.5kg at $12. Before that 4th of 7 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on January 24 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Colin The Brave with 56kg at $5. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 50 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 | 18/02/2026 | 25 | HCP CL2 4U | $86,420.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Fast | Anthony Crastus | 61.5kg | 2:00.37 | 4-8-9 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | CL1 4 | $61,050.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1600m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 56kg | 1:33.98 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/16 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $93,620.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 59.5kg | 1:56.42 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | CL3 3 | $25,890.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 58kg | 2:15.55 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 34 | CLM 3 | $20,320.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 56kg | 1:38.10 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | 88 | CL1 3 | $48,500.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 1:43.60 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: T Trullier
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Marseille Vivaux June 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Cambronne carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck this track May 10 2024 over 1700m defeating Azov carrying 57.5kg at $7.20. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 292 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/06/2025 | 50 | CL1 4U | $66,900.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Sylvain Ruis | 57.5kg | 2:05.01 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 02/05/2025 | 43 | CL1 4U | $67,500.00 | Marseille Borely | 1800m | Good Soft | Sylvain Ruis | 58kg | 1:49.56 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 20/03/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,810.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 57kg | 2:31.47 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $6.40 |
| 4/13 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $116,860.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 56.5kg | 2:16.92 | 9-10-4 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN 4U | $100,500.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Stephane Pasquier | 56kg | 2:00.97 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2024 | 37 | CL2 3U | $35,600.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 60kg | 2:04.13 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: M Grandin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Fontainebleau on March 17 over 2200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Cassius with 56kg at $3.90. Before that 5th of 9 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 1 over 2150m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Maneki carrying 56kg at $6.10. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/03/2026 | 44 | CL3 4U | $27,360.00 | Fontainebleau | 2200m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 56kg | 2:25.64 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | 20 | CL1 4 | $59,080.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 56kg | 2:22.76 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $6.10 |
| 6/9 | 12/01/2026 | 84 | CL2 4 | $41,750.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 56.5kg | 2:21.50 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $8.90 |
| 5/10 | 20/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,030.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 2:48.58 | 10-8-5 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/09/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,820.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | SH | Anthony Crastus | 57.5kg | 2:01.97 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $8.40 |
| 4/9 | 14/07/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,980.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Soft | Sylvain Ruis | 57.5kg | 2:32.86 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: I Mendizabal
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head at Fontainebleau March 17 over 1800m in soft going defeating Prince Des Villes carrying 55.5kg at $7.10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Marseille Vivaux on February 16 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Grecian Bonanza carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Tested on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/03/2026 | 29 | CL3 COND 4U | $34,830.00 | Fontainebleau | 1800m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:52.08 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $7.10 |
| 5/8 | 16/02/2026 | 12 | CL3 COND 4U | $29,540.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 56.5kg | 2:07.71 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $5.40 |
| 15/16 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | HCP CL2 5U | $86,420.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Heavy | Stephane Pasquier | 58.5kg | 2:23.56 | 1-3-15 | 13 |
| 41.2L | $6.50 |
| 9/16 | 14/01/2026 | 62 | HCP CL2 4U | $89,300.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Sylvain Ruis | 57kg | 1:58.73 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $24.00 |
| 3/16 | 13/11/2025 | 18 | HCP CL2 3U | $89,930.00 | Fontainebleau | 2000m | Soft | Sylvain Ruis | 58kg | 1:58.29 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $20.00 |
| 14/16 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | HCP CL2 M 3U | $90,090.00 | Saint Cloud | 2500m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 60kg | 2:41.94 | 4-4-14 | 14 |
| 26.5L | $6.60 |