Marseille Borely Race 2 - Prix De La Metropole Aix - Marseille - Provence Stakes
PERSIANROMY (6) suffered a 3.75L defeat placing third over 2200m among maiden company at Cavaillon. Selected to break through for her first triumph. Romanised colt PIKES PEAK (4) performed well placing a head second in a course and distance maiden. Expected to play a role in the finish. KRISTAL (3) recorded his best performance to date placing 3L third in the previously mentioned track and trip maiden. Must be considered. Galiway gelding SKALI (1) registered the first success of his career winning by a head attempting this journey among maiden company here. Notable chance conceding weight to his rivals.

Jockey: Antoine Hamelin
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at this track on October 12 over 2600m on a soft track defeating Pikes Peak carrying 58kg at $2.70. The run before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Salon-de-Provence on September 25 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Derni Chop carrying 55kg at $5.50. Shapes as a leading chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/10/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $25,410.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:43.85 | 4-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $30,970.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 55kg | 2:37.05 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 02/09/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $31,480.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 59kg | 2:10.56 | 9-10-4 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $12.10 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $31,480.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 59kg | 2:36.21 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $13.30 |
| 7/14 | 22/07/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $31,790.00 | Vichy | 2000m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 56.5kg | 2:06.43 | 9-10-7 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $36.30 |
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 33 | MDN 3 | $31,170.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Boutin | 58.5kg | 2:11.58 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Anthony Girel
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Vichy on September 22 over 2400m, 7 len behind L'abbaye with 56kg at $12.30. The race before that 6th of 10 at La Roche-Posay on September 13 over 2400m, 6 len behind Fain Would with 59kg. Well held last time and others rate better.
Last Starts 34 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 | 22/09/2026 | 9 | CLM 3 | $23,230.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Christopher Grosbois | 56kg | 2:31.70 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $12.30 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2026 | 25 | CLM 3 | $12,900.00 | La Roche-Posay | 2400m | Good Soft | Arthur Ferland | 59kg | 2:41.47 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $26,720.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 2:27.96 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/16 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $33,440.00 | Dieppe | 2200m | Good Soft | Samuel Legrix | 56kg | 2:25.20 | 2-1-4 | 16 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 16 | CLM 3 | $19,040.00 | Dieppe | 2400m | Soft | Samuel Legrix | 54kg | 2:39.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.60 |
| 9/13 | 23/06/2026 | 38 | CLM 3 | $29,550.00 | Dieppe | 2400m | Good Soft | Samuel Legrix | 54kg | 2:35.20 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $53.50 |

Jockey: Hugo Besnier
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on October 12 over 2600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Skali with 58kg at $7.60. The race before that 4th of 11 at Toulouse on September 23 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Frejulfe with 55.5kg at $9.60. Down in the weights and is among the chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/10/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $25,410.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Soft | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 2:43.85 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $7.60 |
| 4/11 | 23/09/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $30,970.00 | Toulouse | 2200m | Good | Antonio Orani | 55.5kg | 2:17.60 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.60 |
| 4/9 | 19/08/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $26,720.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 59.5kg | 2:27.96 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.60 |
| 9/15 | 21/07/2026 | 39 | HCP 3 | $87,420.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 51.5kg | 2:27.90 | 11-14-9 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $54.10 |
| 10/13 | 12/06/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $31,170.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Good | Valentin Seguy | 58.5kg | 1:44.57 | 7-7-10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $24.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $31,480.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Good Soft | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 1:46.11 | 4-4-6 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Anthony Crastus
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on October 12 over 2600m, on a slow track; head behind Skali carrying 58kg at $9.70. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at Salon-de-Provence on September 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind House Of Tudor with 58.5kg at $17.90. In form and will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/10/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $25,410.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:43.85 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.70 |
| 5/13 | 14/09/2026 | 8 | CLM 3 | $18,550.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58.5kg | 2:06.47 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $17.90 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $16,390.00 | Hyeres | 2500m | Good | Adam D'jji | 55kg | 2:42.14 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $16.30 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 24 | HCP 3 | $31,170.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:56.99 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $31,480.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:37.49 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 192 | MDN 3 | $32,110.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:02.02 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Adam D'jji
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Marseille Vivaux on October 7 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Agnesit'a with 52.5kg at $37.80. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on January 26 over 2000m, 6 len behind Pactimace with 58kg at $39. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/10/2026 | 158 | CLM 3 | $18,730.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Adam D'jji | 52.5kg | 2:09.46 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $37.80 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | CL3 COND 3 | $22,460.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 56kg | 2:07.72 | 1-1-8 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $12.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $40,130.00 | Fontainebleau | 1600m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 57.5kg | 1:40.16 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $40.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $32,110.00 | Marseille Borely | 2100m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 57kg | 2:09.86 | 3-4-10 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $9.20 |
| 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 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $37.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Orani
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Cavaillon on October 11 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Very Pretty carrying 53kg at $9.20. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Salon-de-Provence on September 25 over 2400m, 5 len behind Derni Chop with 54kg at $22.80. Sure to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/10/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $16,290.00 | Cavaillon | 2200m | Soft | Kevin Gaudeffroy | 53kg | 2:32.12 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.20 |
| 5/6 | 25/09/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $30,970.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Good Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 54kg | 2:37.05 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $22.80 |
| 3/14 | 27/08/2026 | 24 | HCP 3 | $33,110.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Slow | Ioritz Mendizabal | 60kg | 1:58.25 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $29.40 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2026 | 27 | CL3 COND 3 | $22,460.00 | Vichy | 1400m | Good Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56kg | 1:28.01 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $6.70 |
| 6/10 | 07/07/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $25,830.00 | Aix Les Bains | 1800m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57kg | 1:50.34 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $9.10 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $31,170.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57kg | 2:11.58 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.60 |