Marseille Borely Race 1 - Des Cigales Stakes
LOVELY WARRIOR (1) has placed second in his last two starts including in losing out by 2.5L over 1200m at Lyon-Parilly. Selected to break his maiden at the fourth attempt. LUDWIG DER ZWEITE (2) debuted with a promising 2.5L fifth competing in a 1200m conditions race held on very heavy going at this venue. Expected to play a part in the finish. HOCKNEY (3) failed to shine in registering a 23L twelfth in the previously mentioned Lyon-Parilly race on his first start. Better expected racing in a tongue tie for the first time. Stunning Spirit colt BOUDECHOU (6) is out of a mare who won twice. One to note.
Jockey: H Besnier
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Lyon-Parilly on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind La Belle Isola carrying 57kg at $8.90. Before that 2nd of 7 at Bordeaux on May 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Belisa Bay carrying 56.5kg at $16. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 23/05/2026 | 18 | CL3 2 | $34,430.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1200m | Soft | Hugo Besnier | 57kg | 1:12.45 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $8.90 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | 25 | CL3 2 | $34,430.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1200m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56.5kg | 1:20.89 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | CL3 2 | $35,120.00 | Marseille Borely | 1000m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 55.5kg | 0:59.65 | - | 5 |
| 5.4L | $2.60 |
Jockey: A Hamelin
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At debut, 5th of 7 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Witchway carrying 55.5kg at $14. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
Last Starts 36 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 | 06/05/2026 | - | CL3 2 | $34,430.00 | Marseille Borely | 1200m | SH | Marvin Grandin | 55.5kg | 1:14.62 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $14.00 |
Jockey: A Orani
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At debut, second last of 13 at Lyon-Parilly on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 23 len behind La Belle Isola with 56kg at $8.50. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 23/05/2026 | - | CL3 2 | $34,430.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1200m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 56kg | 1:12.45 | - | 11 |
| 23.9L | $8.50 |
Jockey: F Veron
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 9 at La Teste De Buch on June 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jumbotron carrying 55.5kg at $19. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 8 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 | 03/06/2026 | - | CL3 CG 2 | $34,090.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1200m | Good | Hugo Journiac | 55.5kg | 1:14.13 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: R Iacopini
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At debut, 7th of 10 at Saint-Cloud on May 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Vignelli carrying 58kg at $14. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 41 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $44,920.00 | Saint Cloud | 1200m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 1:13.83 | - | 6 |
| 9.2L | $14.00 |
Jockey: I Mendizabal
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Stunning Spirit out of Boudeville. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: J Moutard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Romanised out of Vezina having his first start. A bold showing is expected.
Jockey: A Crastus
Weight: 55.5kgs
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By Goken out of Levitha on debut. Purchased for EUR € 25,000 (Arqana 2025 Yearling Sale v.2). Watch for a positive market push.