Marseille Borely Race 7 - R. Picardat Claiming Stakes
GOLDEN BLUSH (6) registered her first success of 2026 securing a 0.5L victory attempting a 2400m handicap at Toulouse. Selected to complete a double stepping up in distance. LOUIS OTHON (1) is expected to deliver a big effort switching to a claimer following a 10L fifth tackling a track and trip handicap. DAMASK BLADE (3) faded late running 3L sixth over 2000m at Salon-de-Provence. Strong claims of recording the thirteenth triumph of his career. NO BAY (5) enters calculations on form demonstrated finishing 6.75L fourth contesting a 3200m handicap at Cagnes-sur-Mer making his penultimate appearance.

Jockey: A Orani
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at this track on April 10 over 2600m, 10 len behind Zilya carrying 56.5kg at $8.60. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 24 over 2400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Martial Art carrying 60kg at $8. Better than recent form suggests and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 26 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 | 10/04/2026 | 45 | HCP CL3 4U | $32,110.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 56.5kg | 2:40.08 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/15 | 24/02/2026 | 15 | HCP CL3 4U | $43,970.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 60kg | 2:39.30 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/02/2026 | 20 | HCP CL3 4 | $40,750.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Heavy | Antonio Orani | 54kg | 2:43.34 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 15 | HCP CL3 4 | $35,440.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 58.5kg | 2:43.84 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.30 |
| 11/12 | 05/01/2026 | 28 | HCP CL4 4U | $30,350.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Manon Germain | 57kg | 2:45.38 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $76.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/12/2025 | 84 | MDN 3 | $27,660.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Manon Germain | 58kg | 2:08.87 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |

Jockey: H Besnier
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at Salon-de-Provence on April 16 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Go Love carrying 59kg at $6.80. The start before that 8th of 16 at Saint-Cloud on March 10 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Guillerette with 57.5kg at $9.40. Well-placed so he can bounce back.
Last Starts 20 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 | 16/04/2026 | 37 | HCP CL3 4U | $32,110.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Good Soft | Dorian Provost | 59kg | 2:03.78 | 4-7-9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.80 |
| 8/16 | 10/03/2026 | 14 | HCP CL2 4U | $84,410.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 57.5kg | 2:10.09 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $9.40 |
| 9/16 | 24/02/2026 | 20 | HCP CL2 4U | $86,420.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 55.5kg | 2:35.75 | 8-7-9 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/16 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | HCP CL2 5U | $86,420.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Heavy | Tony Piccone | 55.5kg | 2:23.56 | 9-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $24.00 |
| 13/16 | 14/01/2026 | 48 | HCP CL2 4U | $89,300.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 54.5kg | 1:58.73 | 9-12-13 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $27.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,920.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Good | Coralie Pacaut | 58.5kg | 2:35.44 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $4.10 |

Jockey: M Grandin
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Salon-de-Provence on April 16 over 2000m, 3 len behind Go Love with 60kg at $20. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on March 18 over 2600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Boogie with 60.5kg at $10. This looks a nice assignment so expect a lot more.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 16/04/2026 | 29 | HCP CL3 4U | $32,110.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Good Soft | Manon Germain | 60kg | 2:03.78 | 5-3-6 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $20.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/03/2026 | 30 | HCP CL3 4U | $31,840.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 60.5kg | 2:41.85 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/02/2026 | 15 | CLM CL4 4U | $26,150.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 1500m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 61kg | 1:30.30 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 18 | CL1 5U | $59,080.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 56.5kg | 2:22.19 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $20.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/01/2026 | 48 | CL2 5U | $41,750.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 56.5kg | 2:16.15 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/11/2025 | 66 | CL1 3U | $61,480.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Good | Marvin Grandin | 58.5kg | 2:01.41 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.40 |

Jockey: M Velon
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Marseille Vivaux February 10 over 2600m, 5.5 len behind Coupe D'europe with 58.5kg at $5.20. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at this track June 13 over 2600m, 1.1 len behind Que Vendra with 57.5kg at $8.50. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 85 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 | 10/02/2026 | 18 | HCP CL4 5U | $22,750.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 58.5kg | 2:49.39 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.20 |
| 8/12 | 23/01/2026 | 25 | CLM CL3 4U | $31,930.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 59kg | 2:40.35 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 14.2L | $6.80 |
| 2/9 | 29/12/2025 | 26 | CLM CL3 4U | $32,270.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 61.5kg | 2:37.68 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 32 | CLM CL3 4U | $32,270.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 59.5kg | 2:39.41 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 13/16 | 01/11/2025 | 32 | HCP CL3 4U | $50,880.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | A Hamelin | 60.5kg | 2:37.59 | - | 12 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/09/2025 | 17 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 59.5kg | 2:38.52 | 3-6-10 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.60 |

Jockey: A Crastus
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on March 18 over 2600m, slow going 14 len behind Boogie with 58.5kg at $5. Before that 4th of 13 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 4 over 3200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Tiamoway carrying 61kg at $7.60. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 18/03/2026 | 42 | HCP CL3 4U | $31,840.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Soft | Hugo Besnier | 58.5kg | 2:41.85 | 8-6-9 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $40,750.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 3200m | Heavy | Anthony Crastus | 61kg | 3:45.21 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $7.60 |
| 1/14 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $42,110.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 3200m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 60kg | 3:26.28 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,040.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 56.5kg | 2:50.16 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,920.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Good | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 2:35.44 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/11/2025 | 36 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,920.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:46.58 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $7.50 |

Jockey: T Trullier
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.5 len at Toulouse April 19 over 2400m defeating Xilofono with 53.5kg at $13. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track on April 3 over 2600m, 2.5 len behind User Kindly carrying 54.5kg at $7.60. Last-start winner worth including.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | HCP CL3 4U | $32,110.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | Good Soft | Thomas Trullier | 53.5kg | 2:25.73 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 25 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $20,900.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Good Soft | Manon Germain | 54.5kg | 2:46.16 | 7-8-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.60 |
| 7/8 | 09/03/2026 | 19 | CL4 COND 4U | $24,210.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 56kg | 2:46.43 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $7.30 |
| 10/11 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $40,750.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 3200m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 56kg | 3:36.68 | 9-11-10 | 11 |
| 17.0L | $28.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/02/2026 | 20 | HCP CL3 4 | $40,750.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Heavy | D Breux | 56kg | 2:43.34 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $9.60 |
| 3/11 | 20/01/2026 | 5 | HCP CL3 4 | $42,110.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Soft | D Breux | 56kg | 2:37.60 | 10-8-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |