Marseille Vivaux Race 4 - Carnoux-En-Provence Handicap
HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS (1) Ran 8th last run at Deauville. Likely to bounce back. A win wouldn't surprise. BLACK SAXON (3) Disappointing outing when 7th last time at this venue. Key player. COUPE D'EUROPE (4) Ran 10th last start at Cagnessurmer but drawn beautifully. In a purple patch of form this preparation. Will give a big sight. BEN DE DIANE (8) Finished 5th last time at Cagnessurmer but suited by the weight drop. Worth an each way bet in this.

Jockey: M Velon
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Deauville All Weather on January 23 over 2500m, 14 len behind Vadirum with 59kg at $6.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Deauville All Weather on December 29 over 2500m, long-neck behind World Vision carrying 61.5kg at $6.60. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1/11 | 13/09/2025 | 23 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Soft | Marie Velon | 56.5kg | 2:41.59 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.20 |

Jockey: H Besnier
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at Deauville All Weather on January 23 over 2500m, 46 len behind Vadirum with 55kg at $15. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Lyon-la-Soie on December 5 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Zilya with 56.5kg at $6.80. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 23/01/2026 | 49 | CLM CL3 4U | $31,930.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Cristian Demuro | 55kg | 2:40.35 | 1-9-11 | 6 |
| 46.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/12/2025 | 30 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $34,040.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Marie Velon | 56.5kg | 2:36.87 | 2-2-7 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $6.80 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2025 | 53 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,920.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Clement Lecoeuvre | 58kg | 2:46.58 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2025 | 74 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Soft | A Hamelin | 59.5kg | 2:41.59 | 2-5-10 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/07/2025 | 18 | CL3 COND 4U | $31,130.00 | Aix Les Bains | 2500m | Good | Marie Velon | 55.5kg | 2:44.20 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2025 | 75 | CL3 4U | $26,410.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Good | Marie Velon | 56.5kg | 2:46.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: A Madamet
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on December 16 over 2600m, 7 len behind Zilrak with 57kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Lyon-Parilly on October 30 over 2400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind A Beauregard with 58kg at $3.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/12/2025 | 47 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,040.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 57kg | 2:50.16 | 6-2-7 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,980.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Heavy | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 2:48.43 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/15 | 09/10/2025 | 23 | HCP CL3 4U | $39,120.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 60kg | 2:41.69 | 8-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/13 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | HCP CL3 HM 4U | $46,250.00 | Compiegne | 2800m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 59kg | 3:10.58 | 2-7-10 | 5 |
| 38.0L | $9.40 |
| 6/15 | 26/08/2025 | 22 | HCP CL2 H 3U | $90,410.00 | Deauville | 3200m | Good Soft | Augustin Madamet | 53.5kg | 3:28.31 | 3-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/08/2025 | 22 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $34,100.00 | Vichy | 3000m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 60.5kg | 3:15.49 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: H Boutin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 10th of 15 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 24 over 2400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Dreams carrying 57kg at $8.80. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on December 16 over 2600m, head behind Zilrak carrying 55kg at $6.80. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 24/01/2026 | 39 | HCP CL3 5U | $42,110.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Soft | Hugo Boutin | 57kg | 2:42.67 | 13-12-10 | 13 |
| 10.9L | $8.80 |
| 2/9 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,040.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Hugo Boutin | 55kg | 2:50.16 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.80 |
| 2/11 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,920.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Good | Hugo Boutin | 56kg | 2:35.44 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 31 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $22,120.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | SH | Sylvain Ruis | 54.5kg | 2:49.23 | 9-6-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
| 7/10 | 30/09/2025 | 26 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,290.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Soft | Sylvain Ruis | 56kg | 2:38.52 | 9-2-7 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $9.70 |
| 3/7 | 04/09/2025 | 49 | CLM CL4 4U | $27,500.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Soft | Sylvain Ruis | 58kg | 2:50.48 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $4.10 |

Jockey: A Orani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 13th of 16 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 4 over 2150m, in the wet; 33 len behind Orlhena with 59kg at $28. The run before that 4th of 10 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather on January 17 over 2400m, 1.1 len behind User Kindly with 58kg at $5.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | HCP CL3 5U | $43,970.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Heavy | Antonio Orani | 59kg | 2:26.42 | 6-15-13 | 4 |
| 33.6L | $28.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 12 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $25,260.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 58kg | 2:30.95 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $5.40 |
| 1/12 | 05/01/2026 | 20 | HCP CL4 4U | $30,350.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 60kg | 2:45.38 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/12/2025 | 34 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,040.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Jerome Claudic | 53kg | 2:50.16 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | CLM CL4 4U | $27,210.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 54.5kg | 2:05.02 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | 31 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $22,120.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | SH | Antonio Orani | 54.5kg | 2:49.23 | 2-7-8 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $6.60 |

Jockey: A Mosse
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 13th of 15 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 24 over 2400m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Dreams carrying 57kg at $27. The race before that second last of 15 at Toulouse on November 30 over 3000m, 59 len behind Spanish Light with 60kg at $7.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 24/01/2026 | 55 | HCP CL3 5U | $42,110.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 57kg | 2:42.67 | 15-13-13 | 9 |
| 15.7L | $27.00 |
| 14/15 | 30/11/2025 | 19 | HCP CL4 H 3U | $30,570.00 | Toulouse | 3000m | SH | Antonio Orani | 60kg | 3:25.80 | 13-15-14 | 1 |
| 59.7L | $7.10 |
| 1/15 | 11/11/2025 | 16 | HCP CL3 3U | $45,760.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | SH | Antonio Orani | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/14 | 26/10/2025 | 33 | HCP CL3 M 3U | $37,350.00 | Saint Cloud | 2500m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 59.5kg | 2:51.12 | 9-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $7.10 |
| 1/13 | 23/09/2025 | 20 | HCP CL4 4U | $29,110.00 | Vichy | 2400m | SH | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 2:40.47 | 10-4-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/13 | 03/09/2025 | 40 | HCP CL4 4U | $29,110.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Soft | Jacky Nicoleau | 57kg | 2:37.57 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |

Jockey: M Grandin
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 16 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 4 over 2150m, in the wet; 9 len behind Orlhena with 56kg at $31. The start before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 15 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 19 over 2150m, slow going 6 len behind Purple Mood carrying 54kg at $50. No threat last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 5 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 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | HCP CL3 5U | $43,970.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Heavy | A Hamelin | 56kg | 2:26.42 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $31.00 |
| 9/15 | 19/01/2026 | 39 | HCP CL3 5U | $42,110.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 54kg | 2:18.28 | 13-10-9 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $50.00 |
| 12/15 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | HCP CL3 4U | $37,410.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Jacky Nicoleau | 62kg | 1:56.77 | - | 4 |
| 6.2L | $38.00 |
| 13/15 | 30/11/2025 | 99 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,800.00 | Nancy | 2000m | Heavy | Enzo Corallo | 60.5kg | 2:13.77 | 10-11-13 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $1.00 |
| 13/14 | 23/08/2025 | 6 | HCP CL2 3U | $90,410.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Slow | Maxime Guyon | 59kg | 1:59.46 | - | 7 |
| 19.5L | $15.00 |
| 12/15 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | HCP CL3 4U | $46,000.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good Soft | Jerome Moutard | 57.5kg | 2:08.60 | 14-12-12 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |

Jockey: S St Lary Leroy
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 15 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 19 over 2150m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Clicclic Panpanpan carrying 59kg at $9. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 5 over 2600m, 2.75 len behind Interstella with 58kg at $30. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | HCP CL3 5U | $35,440.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Hugo Besnier | 59kg | 2:19.88 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/01/2026 | 20 | HCP CL4 4U | $30,350.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 2:45.38 | 6-8-5 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $30.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/12/2025 | 8 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,900.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 59.5kg | 2:15.31 | 8-6-7 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $8.10 |
| 7/13 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,900.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 59.5kg | 2:44.68 | 11-8-7 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/13 | 24/11/2025 | 12 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,800.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Slow | Sarah St Lary Leroy | 56kg | 2:07.35 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/11/2025 | 25 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,800.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 60kg | 2:47.53 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $6.70 |

Jockey: M Germain
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 15 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 19 over 2150m, slow going 11 len behind Clicclic Panpanpan carrying 57kg at $25. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on December 21 over 2600m, 12 len behind Kingori with 56kg at $8.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 19/01/2026 | 29 | HCP CL3 5U | $35,440.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Marie Waldhauser | 57kg | 2:19.88 | 6-5-9 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $25.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/12/2025 | 13 | CL4 COND 4U | $22,700.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Marie Waldhauser | 56kg | 2:47.55 | 5-6-9 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $8.90 |
| 11/13 | 08/12/2025 | 26 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,900.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Marie Waldhauser | 57.5kg | 2:44.68 | 1-1-11 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,800.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Marie Waldhauser | 58kg | 2:47.53 | 3-2-3 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 29 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,800.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marie Waldhauser | 57.5kg | 2:09.46 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $24.00 |
| 8/13 | 07/10/2025 | 33 | HCP CL4 4U | $29,110.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2200m | Soft | Marie Waldhauser | 58.5kg | 2:26.33 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: N Astier
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 12th of 15 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 19 over 2150m, slow going 21 len behind Clicclic Panpanpan carrying 58kg at $19. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on December 21 over 2600m, 9 len behind Kingori carrying 57.5kg at $6.10. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 19/01/2026 | 29 | HCP CL3 5U | $35,440.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:19.88 | 12-13-12 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | CL4 COND 4U | $22,700.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 57.5kg | 2:47.55 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $6.10 |
| 10/11 | 27/11/2025 | 106 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,920.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Good | Nicolas Astier | 49kg | 2:35.44 | 10-10-10 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $32.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2025 | 19 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,950.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 59kg | 2:33.64 | 5-7-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.90 |
| 2/13 | 25/07/2025 | 11 | HCP CL4 4U | $29,160.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Soft | Malone Favriaux | 57kg | 2:34.99 | 9-8-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/15 | 14/07/2025 | 35 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,760.00 | Vichy | 2000m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 59.5kg | 2:01.80 | 3-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |