Marseille Borely Race 3 - Du Verdon Stakes
SUNNY QUEEN (2) suffered a 2L defeat in registering a fifth place finish over 1200m at Bordeaux. Looks up to registering a win with the form of that race working out well. The only previous winner in the field AZAMRA (1) followed up a success over 1000m here on debut with an 8L eighth in the 1000m Listed Prix des Reves d'Or at Vichy. Major threat racing in a tongue tie for the first time. SAY MY NAME (4) came home 13L seventh competing in a 1200m conditions event at Lyon-Parilly. Shortlist. PINK PALACE (3) is another with claims following an 8.5L fifth contesting an 1100m newcomers race at Tarbes.
Jockey: A Orani
Weight: 59kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, won by a long-neck at this track April 10 over 1000m defeating Sunny Queen with 54kg at $7.10. Last start second last of 9 at Vichy in LR on May 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Valentina Bella with 55.5kg at $16. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/05/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN 2 | $90,000.00 | Vichy | 1000m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 55.5kg | 0:58.64 | - | 1 |
| 8.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | CL3 2 | $35,120.00 | Marseille Borely | 1000m | Good Soft | Antonio Orani | 54kg | 0:59.65 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $7.10 |
Jockey: H Besnier
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on April 10 over 1000m, long-neck behind Azamra carrying 54kg at $11. Second-up 5th of 7 at Bordeaux on May 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Belisa Bay carrying 55kg at $6.20. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 37 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 | 05/05/2026 | 25 | CL3 2 | $34,430.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1200m | Soft | Hugo Besnier | 55kg | 1:20.89 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $6.20 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | CL3 2 | $35,120.00 | Marseille Borely | 1000m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 54kg | 0:59.65 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
Jockey: A Hamelin
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 7 at Tarbes on May 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Epifagna with 56.5kg at $4. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 31 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 | 11/05/2026 | - | UNR 2 | $34,430.00 | Tarbes | 1100m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 56.5kg | 1:06.00 | - | 7 |
| 8.6L | $4.00 |
Jockey: F Veron
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 13 at Lyon-Parilly on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind La Belle Isola carrying 56kg at $7.20. Before that 7th of 9 at Vichy in LR on May 13 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Valentina Bella with 55.5kg at $19. Capable of more – worth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 23/05/2026 | 10 | CL3 2 | $34,430.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1200m | Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56kg | 1:12.45 | - | 12 |
| 13.3L | $7.20 |
| 7/9 | 13/05/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 2 | $90,000.00 | Vichy | 1000m | Soft | Hugo Journiac | 55.5kg | 0:58.64 | - | 9 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/04/2026 | - | UNR 2 | $76,420.00 | Deauville | 1000m | Good Soft | Hugo Journiac | 56.5kg | 0:56.92 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: D Provost
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At debut, ran last of 7 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Witchway carrying 54kg at $6.40. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | CL3 2 | $34,430.00 | Marseille Borely | 1200m | SH | Antonio Orani | 54kg | 1:14.62 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $6.40 |
Jockey: A Crastus
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Recoletos out of Montillana. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: T Trullier
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Intello out of Paroleetmusique having her first start. Has the right credentials to run a forward race.
Jockey: J Moutard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly (Armor - Facinateur) making her debut. Likely to be above average.
Jockey: V Seguy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Gleneagles out of No Nay Naughty. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: I Mendizabal
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by St Mark's Basilica out of Asterina. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: M Brunelli
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Saxon Warrior out of Thessalia. Betting can tell the tale.