Marseille Vivaux Race 8 - Du Roucas Blanc Stakes - AWT
SUN SONG (6) broke through for her first win in returning from over a year off the track with a head victory over 2200m at Cavaillon. Selected to complete a double. BALAGAN (4) suffered a 0.75L defeat in placing third over 2000m at this venue. Expected to deliver another big effort. The winner of half of his six starts at this venue SIR GARSING (1) arrives here on the back of a 5.5L fourth contesting a 2600m handicap at Marseille-Borely. Bold show expected dropping in trip. CELANOKEN (5) lost out by a head in placing second in the previously mentioned Cavaillon event. Notable contender chasing the first success of his career.

Jockey: A Orani
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at Marseille-Borely on May 6 over 2600m, 5.5 len behind San Teodorico carrying 59kg at $6.40. The run before that ran last of 10 at Salon-de-Provence on April 16 over 2400m, 34 len behind Measter Owen with 59.5kg at $3.40. Will be hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 06/05/2026 | 20 | HCP CL4 4U | $26,720.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | SH | Antonio Orani | 59kg | 2:46.68 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.40 |
| 10/10 | 16/04/2026 | 25 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,260.00 | Salon De Provence | 2400m | Good Soft | Antonio Orani | 59.5kg | 2:37.22 | 10-9-10 | 4 |
| 34.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2026 | 13 | CL4 COND 4U | $21,230.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 59.5kg | 2:51.73 | 7-6-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/13 | 09/03/2026 | 15 | HCP CL4 4U | $22,220.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 60kg | 2:45.01 | 11-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | 6 | CL4 COND 4U | $21,730.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2400m | Neutral | Antoine Gourdain | 70kg | 2:29.51 | 10-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/14 | 16/02/2026 | 12 | HCP CL4 4U | $22,750.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Manon Germain | 59.5kg | 2:48.29 | 12-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $7.70 |

Jockey: A Crastus
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at Marseille-Borely on April 27 over 1700m, 7 len behind Eastman with 55.5kg at $8.60. The race before that 4th of 8 at Marseille-Borely on April 10 over 2100m, 0.9 len behind Linaria carrying 57kg at $10. Possesses a big finish.
Last Starts 24 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 | 27/04/2026 | 17 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,260.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Good Soft | Marie Waldhauser | 55.5kg | 1:44.46 | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $8.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 37 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,260.00 | Marseille Borely | 2100m | Good Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57kg | 2:10.71 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/03/2026 | 28 | HCP CL4 4U | $23,880.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 58.5kg | 2:08.97 | 8-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.2L | $6.80 |
| 6/14 | 04/02/2026 | 30 | HCP CL3 5U | $35,820.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Heavy | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:26.07 | 10-10-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/01/2026 | 15 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $20,180.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 56kg | 2:09.17 | 8-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 21/12/2025 | 13 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $22,160.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Boutin | 56kg | 2:07.45 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $33.00 |

Jockey: D Santiago
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Lyon-Parilly on May 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Bluff with 57kg at $24. The race before that ran last of 12 at Lyon-Parilly on April 29 over 2000m, 12 len behind Treatwood carrying 57.5kg at $18. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 14/05/2026 | 15 | HCP CL4 4U | $26,720.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | Soft | Marie Waldhauser | 57kg | 2:14.47 | 7-8-12 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $24.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/04/2026 | 12 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,260.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | Good Soft | Marie Waldhauser | 57.5kg | 2:15.47 | 11-4-12 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $18.00 |
| 15/15 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | HCP CL3 5U | $35,280.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Good | Marvin Grandin | 59kg | 2:10.86 | 8-10-15 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/16 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,990.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 60kg | 2:08.13 | 11-7-3 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/03/2026 | 9 | CL4 COND 4U | $21,230.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1800m | Good Soft | Delphine Santiago | 56.5kg | 1:56.60 | 12-10-7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 11/03/2026 | 15 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,030.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 59kg | 2:15.56 | 7-7-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: L Poggionovo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on May 2 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Olaf The Big One carrying 60kg at $28. The start before that ran last in a small field at Hyeres on April 6 over 1850m, 2.75 len behind Tiberiana carrying 56.5kg. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 26 | HCP CL4 4U | $21,970.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Arthur Mosse | 60kg | 2:10.78 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $28.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | 24 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $11,710.00 | Hyeres | 1850m | Good | Mavis Mungroo | 56.5kg | 2:00.36 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |
| 11/14 | 13/03/2026 | 39 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,990.00 | Fontainebleau | 1800m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58.5kg | 1:59.88 | - | 1 |
| 22.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/14 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,670.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:02.72 | 4-3-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 35 | HCP CL4 4U | $28,600.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1600m | Neutral | Martin Protti | 56kg | 1:35.97 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/12/2025 | 22 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,530.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 56kg | 2:18.55 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $4.70 |

Jockey: M Brunelli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Cavaillon on May 10 over 2200m, slow going head behind Sun Song carrying 56.5kg. The race before that 5th of 7 at Hyeres on April 25 over 1850m, 6 len behind Maitre Du Jeu carrying 58kg. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $14,750.00 | Cavaillon | 2200m | Soft | Marina Brunelli | 56.5kg | 2:28.55 | 3-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $15,050.00 | Hyeres | 1850m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 1:56.24 | - | 5 |
| 5.9L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 32 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,260.00 | Marseille Borely | 2100m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:10.71 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $5.10 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 4U | $19,730.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:14.03 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.30 |
| 14/16 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | HCP CL4 4 | $27,670.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 58.5kg | 1:53.22 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/15 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | HCP CL3 4 | $35,440.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:01.89 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: H Boutin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 16 months won by a head at Cavaillon May 10 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Celanoken with 56.5kg. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Chantilly All Weather on February 28 2025 over 1900m, 17 len behind Sitora with 58kg at $19. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/05/2026 | 436 | MDN 4U | $14,750.00 | Cavaillon | 2200m | Soft | Christophe Billardello | 56.5kg | 2:28.55 | 8-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 12/14 | 28/02/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $45,080.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 1:57.89 | - | 5 |
| 17.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/14 | 07/02/2025 | - | UNR F 3 | $45,080.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:37.18 | - | 4 |
| 11.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: M Grandin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 14 at Longchamp on April 30 over 2000m, 4 len behind Londonpolo with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Deauville All Weather on January 31 2025 over 1900m, 8 len behind Power Papers carrying 56.5kg at $4. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 30/04/2026 | 112 | CL4 COND 4U | $24,410.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | Aurelien Lemaitre | 56kg | 2:05.75 | 10-11-10 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/01/2026 | 44 | CL4 COND 5U | $25,610.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Arthur Vilchien | 56.5kg | 1:58.41 | - | 2 |
| 19.5L | $5.80 |
| 11/16 | 25/11/2025 | 36 | HCP CL3 3U | $45,760.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Aurelien Lemaitre | 56kg | 2:43.17 | 7-8-11 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/10/2025 | 25 | HCP CL3 4U | $37,350.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Aurelien Lemaitre | 59.5kg | 2:00.24 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $7.10 |
| 3/16 | 25/09/2025 | 37 | HCP CL3 4U | $37,680.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Aurelien Lemaitre | 60kg | 1:55.42 | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $8.40 |
| 1/13 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | HCP CL3 4U | $37,480.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 59.5kg | 2:09.36 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.70 |

Jockey: M Germain
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on May 2 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Olaf The Big One with 57kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 9 at Marseille-Borely on April 27 over 1700m, 1.2 len behind Don Falco carrying 56.5kg at $10. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | HCP CL4 4U | $21,970.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 57kg | 2:10.78 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 27/04/2026 | 29 | HCP CL4 4U | $24,080.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 56.5kg | 1:45.22 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | CL4 COND 4U | $12,440.00 | Cavaillon | 2200m | Good Soft | Jordan Plateaux | 58kg | 2:24.64 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 6/13 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,540.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | Soft | Manon Germain | 53kg | 2:03.38 | 12-12-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $9.90 |
| 2/12 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | HCP CL4 4U | $23,880.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Manon Germain | 55kg | 2:08.97 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,670.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Jenifer Maurer | 63kg | 2:01.78 | 13-13-10 | 13 |
| 10.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: S Le Quilleuc
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 16 at Lyon-Parilly on March 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Star Creek carrying 58.5kg at $10. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Marseille-Borely on March 18 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Tiberiana with 60kg at $11. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | HCP CL4 4U | $27,030.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 58.5kg | 2:12.02 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/13 | 18/03/2026 | 22 | HCP CL4 4U | $25,540.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 60kg | 2:03.38 | 4-2-10 | 13 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/13 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | MDN 4U | $20,200.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Antonio Orani | 56.5kg | 2:37.27 | 3-1-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 12 | MDN 4U | $20,200.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 56.5kg | 2:16.55 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/16 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | HCP CL3 4 | $43,970.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | SH | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 2:28.16 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $32.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $25,610.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 56kg | 2:21.98 | 12-12-7 | 13 |
| 11.4L | $15.00 |

Jockey: M Waldhauser
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Lyon-Parilly on May 8 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind La Sauzee with 54.5kg at $32. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Salon-de-Provence on November 28 2024 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Felina carrying 58kg at $5. Needs more time.
Last Starts 13 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 | 08/05/2026 | 143 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $20,490.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | Soft | Hugo Besnier | 54.5kg | 2:12.34 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $32.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $34,040.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 55kg | 2:50.28 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $6.80 |
| 5/13 | 01/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $28,900.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 58.5kg | 2:15.31 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | 4 | CLM 3 | $20,320.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Sarah St Lary Leroy | 51kg | 2:45.67 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $28,800.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 2:16.55 | 8-9-9 | 11 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/10/2025 | 39 | HCP 3 | $28,850.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 2:38.54 | 6-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $13.00 |