Nantes Race 5 - Claude Rouget Hurdle
COUSIN BLEU (7) 3yo by Montmartre first starter for Dominique Bressou. Watch for a sign in the market. NISSAN DES MOTTES (3) 3yo debutant by Gary Du Chenet for P Peltier & C Peltier. Betting is the best guide. SHOSTAKOVICH (4) Came in 7th last run in a hurdle at Compiegne but having second race start. Francois Nicolle has been training plenty of winners recently. Exotics and place contender. MUSICAL MOON (9) Back from a break. Appeared lacklustre when 6th last run at Le Mans but going up in trip. Exotics chance.

Jockey: A Moriceau
Weight: 67kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished seventh of 9 starters at Machecoul on February 22 over 2350m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Le Senonnais carrying 56kg at $6.70. Fitter for run. Place best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN CG 3 | $17,150.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Heavy | Hugo Journiac | 56kg | 2:46.66 | - | 4 |
| 16.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: J Phelippe
Weight: 67kgs
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At debut, finished second of 7 runners at Lignieres on March 7 over 2400m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Nippon Go carrying 61.5kg at $9.20. With some further improvement can figure in the placings.
Last Starts 23 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | 3 | $18,240.00 | Lignieres | 2400m | Soft | Axelle Nicco | 61.5kg | 2:50.00 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.20 |

Jockey: C Lefebvre
Weight: 67kgs
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First race starter by Gary Du Chenet out of Fly Des Mottes. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Tough to assess real chances. Watch market.

Jockey: K Nabet
Weight: 67kgs
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At debut, eased back early on finished seventh of 11 starters at Compiegne on March 2 over 3200m, 15 len behind Rare Et Precieux carrying 67kg at $13. Open to good improvement. Strong chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/03/2026 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $91,210.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | SH | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | 4:15.32 | 10-10-7 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: E Manceau
Weight: 67kgs
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First race starter by The Anvil out of Mareskia Talisker. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.

Jockey: Tho Journiac
Weight: 67kgs
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First race starter by Hunter's Light out of Ael Bihouee. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. On profile he seems hard pressed.

Jockey: G Meunier
Weight: 67kgs
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First race starter by Montmartre out of Vicenza Mia purchased for EUR € 20,000 (Tattersalls.ie 2023 November National Hunt Sale). Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Nice profile and any positive market lead would have to be respected.

Jockey: L Salmon
Weight: 67kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, ran last at Compiegne on March 2 over 3200m, 38 len behind Rare Et Precieux with 67kg at $89. Will struggle against these without improving sharply.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/03/2026 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $91,210.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | SH | Axel Lepage | 67kg | 4:15.32 | 11-11-11 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $89.00 |

Jockey: T Chevillard
Weight: 65kgs
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Returning from a spell making her jumps debut. She ended last campaign with raced on the pace prior to fading ran last in a small field at Le Mans on October 6 over 1950m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Madame Ly with 55.5kg at $21 and before that finished win of 13 runners at Le Mans on September 12 over 1950m, a long-neck behind Musical Moon with 55.5kg at $39. The one to beat on best form.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/10/2025 | 24 | CL2 2 | $44,110.00 | Le Mans | 1950m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 55.5kg | 2:09.36 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/13 | 12/09/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $26,070.00 | Le Mans | 1950m | Good Soft | Thomas Blanchouin | 55.5kg | 2:06.84 | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $39.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,300.00 | Saint Malo | 1800m | Good Soft | Candice Sperry | 52.5kg | 1:58.05 | - | 7 |
| 14.1L | $58.00 |

Jockey: T Dumouch
Weight: 65kgs
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First race starter by Karaktar out of Louve Des Nad. Makes her debut here in what looks a tricky race for her. On profile she seems hard pressed.

Jockey: T Lemagnen
Weight: 65kgs
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At debut, fell at Auteuil on March 14 over 3000m. Definite winning chance. Looks a key player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | HDLE UNR F 3 | $96,190.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Heavy | Angelo Zuliani | 67kg | 3:56.45 | 6-11-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: A Renard
Weight: 65kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Choeur Du Nord out of Me Before You having her first start today. Respect any move in betting leading into this race day debut.