Nantes Race 2 - La Tortiere Maiden Stakes
HOTISSIMO (5) suffered a 0.75L defeat debuting with a second place finish over 2350m at Machecoul. Taken to break his maiden at the second attempt. TAJMALY (2) performed well recording a 4L third tackling 2500m at Nort-sur-Erdre providing his first start. Expected to deliver a big effort. LE CITADIN (3) demonstrated improved form placing a neck second to a subsequent winner trying 2000m at Angers in November. Strong prospects making his seasonal reappearance. Zarak gelding PURPLE BAY (1) came home 6.5L fourth competing in a soft ground 2150m maiden at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Notable contender returning from a short break.
Jockey: I Mendizabal
Weight: 58kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 24 over 2150m, slow going 6 len behind Lohengreen carrying 58kg at $4.20. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Cagnes-sur-Mer on February 4 over 2150m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Persuasif with 58kg at $12. Can measure up.
Last Starts 50 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 | 24/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CG 3 | $35,650.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 58kg | 2:20.41 | 8-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/13 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CG 3 | $35,650.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Heavy | Ioritz Mendizabal | 58kg | 2:27.47 | 8-4-2 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/13 | 15/01/2026 | - | UNR CG 3 | $36,840.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Marvin Grandin | 58kg | 2:05.39 | 10-12-9 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $14.00 |
Jockey: C Grosbois
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 8 at Nort-sur-Erdre on April 5 over 2500m, 4 len behind Yokozuna with 54.5kg. Better for that run and can go on with it.
Last Starts 10 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 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN CG 3 | $16,720.00 | Nort-Sur-Erdre | 2500m | Good | Christopher Raimbault | 54.5kg | 2:42.54 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: H Lebouc
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Angers November 16 over 2000m, a long neck behind Le Futur with 58kg at $8.10. On debut sixth of 11 at Angers November 2 over 2000m, soft track; 10 len behind Avisio with 56kg at $9.20. Strong chance if he can reproduce second up form.
Last Starts 150 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 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | MDN CG 2 | $25,800.00 | Angers | 2000m | SH | Hugo Lebouc | 58kg | 2:14.22 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $8.10 |
| 6/11 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $37,100.00 | Angers | 2000m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 56kg | 2:09.53 | 11-10-6 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $9.20 |
Jockey: F Veron
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 13 at Machecoul on March 8 over 2350m, on a slow track; 27 len behind Crystal Bay carrying 58kg. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Machecoul on February 22 over 2350m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Le Senonnais with 58kg at $2.80. Has ability and can bounce back.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Soft | Arnaud Bourgeais | 58kg | 2:36.50 | 12-4-10 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2026 | 29 | MDN CG 3 | $17,150.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Heavy | Arnaud Bourgeais | 58kg | 2:46.66 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/11 | 24/01/2026 | 53 | MDN CG 3 | $33,680.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Slow | Arnaud Bourgeais | 58kg | 2:14.34 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $24.00 |
| 11/16 | 02/12/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $48,580.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Pierre Remoue | 58kg | 2:00.28 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: L Roussel
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 13 at Machecoul on March 8 over 2350m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Crystal Bay with 56kg. Can measure up.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Soft | Leo Roussel | 56kg | 2:36.50 | 13-2-2 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: P Remoue
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 12 at Saint-Cloud on March 24 over 2400m, 23 len behind Calasita with 56kg at $53. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 22 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 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $40,960.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 2:35.86 | 10-12-12 | 9 |
| 23.5L | $53.00 |
Jockey: L Grosso
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Machecoul on April 6 over 1650m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Vasumati with 56.5kg. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on November 1 over 1600m, 11 len behind Centauri carrying 53.5kg at $23. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/04/2026 | 141 | MDN F 3 | $16,720.00 | Machecoul | 1650m | Soft | Perrine Cheyer | 56.5kg | 1:38.42 | - | 9 |
| 13.9L | $1.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/11/2025 | 6 | CL2 2 | $43,640.00 | Angers | 2000m | SH | Perrine Cheyer | 53kg | 2:04.86 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $37.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/11/2025 | 9 | HCP 2 | $39,050.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Neutral | Hugo Lebouc | 59kg | 1:52.56 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $54.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/11/2025 | 18 | CL2 2 | $43,640.00 | Nantes | 1600m | SH | Fabrice Veron | 53.5kg | 1:47.18 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/10/2025 | 183 | CL2 2 | $55,040.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | Jerome Claudic | 53.5kg | 1:41.07 | - | 7 |
| 24.7L | $88.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/04/2025 | 23 | CL3 2 | $51,810.00 | Chantilly | 1000m | Good Soft | Christopher Grosbois | 54kg | 0:57.33 | - | 3 |
| 16.2L | $55.00 |
Jockey: J Guillochon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Lawman out of Scoville having her first start. Should kick off on the right note.