Nantes Race 6 - Sarah Gosse Hurdle
Bande gelding BANDETOBEALIVE (3) is out of a dual winning hurdler. Selected to make the perfect start to his career by debuting with a victory. Karaktar gelding NASHVILLE BLUES (1) demonstrated ability on debut running 7L fourth over 3500m at Moulins. Rates a major threat with a step forward expected racing for top connections. Mirage Dancer filly NIKARIA (10) is out of a mare who won twice at Auteuil. Strong claims of registering a win making her first start. Great Pretender gelding NAVAJO DU LARGE (6) is a half-brother to winner Joie du Large. Warrants close consideration providing his initial outing for a good stable.
Jockey: A Zuliani
Weight: 68kgs
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At debut, made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 11 starters at Moulins on March 21 over 3500m, on slow going 7 len behind Chateau Marmont with 67kg. Can improve on first race start performance. Will take a lot from that run and a better result is likely.
Last Starts 25 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | HDLE CL5 CF 3 | $23,220.00 | Moulin | 3500m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 67kg | 4:22.30 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: M Duchene
Weight: 67kgs
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Last outing finished 11th of 16 starters at Durtal on March 22 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Sea Nymph with 54.5kg. Before that finished eighth of 13 runners at Machecoul on March 8 over 2350m, slow track; 20 len behind Crystal Bay carrying 58kg. Gets a chance to win. Worth including in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Durtal | 2000m | Good Soft | Candice Sperry | 54.5kg | 2:12.44 | 5-10-11 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $16,580.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 58kg | 2:36.50 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN CG 3 | $17,150.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Heavy | Hugo Lebouc | 56kg | 2:46.66 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.20 |
Jockey: C Lefebvre
Weight: 67kgs
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First race starter by Bande out of Artemidor. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: T Beaurain
Weight: 67kgs
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First race starter by Prince Gibraltar out of Obelia. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Tough to assess real chances. Market watch advised.
Jockey: E Manceau
Weight: 67kgs
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Jumped when unwanted in the market at debut, finished 11th of 12 runners at this track on March 31 over 3500m, on slow going 37 len behind Shostakovich with 66kg at $87. Better for the run but may need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 31/03/2026 | - | HDLE CL5 CF 3 | $31,770.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Soft | Emilien Manceau | 66kg | 4:08.96 | 10-11-11 | 0 |
| 37.6L | $87.00 |
Jockey: A Renard
Weight: 67kgs
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First race starter by Great Pretender out of Danse Du Large. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: F Bayle
Weight: 66kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, finished second in a small field at Machecoul on March 8 over 2950m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Sacre Chef carrying 61kg. Last start finished fifth of 12 starters at Bordeaux on March 27 over 3300m, on slow going 16 len behind Meris Chop with 65kg at $5.30. Well-placed to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 27/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $39,800.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3300m | Soft | Quentin Gaignard | 65kg | 3:54.18 | 8-7-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | CF 3 | $13,270.00 | Machecoul | 2950m | Soft | Quentin Gaignard | 61kg | 3:43.86 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: T Dumouch
Weight: 65kgs
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Third race start today. When unwanted in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield; finished ninth of 14 runners at Compiegne on March 2 over 3200m, 33 len behind Lagenikodesbeaux carrying 67kg at $19. Second-up pulled up at Compiegne on April 6 over 3200m. Cannot be ruled out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 06/04/2026 | 35 | HDLE CL3 F 3 | $81,940.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 66kg | 3:59.74 | 1-6-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $54.00 |
| 9/14 | 02/03/2026 | - | HDLE UNR F 3 | $91,210.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | SH | Thomas Beaurain | 67kg | 4:11.99 | 7-12-9 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $19.00 |
Jockey: J Bryan
Weight: 65kgs
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First race starter by Karaktar out of Royale Demeure. Makes her debut here in what looks a tricky race for her. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: G Re
Weight: 65kgs
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First race starter by Mirage Dancer out of Fihalhohi Land. Makes her debut here in what looks a tricky race for her. Tough to assess real chances. Watch the market closely as she hails from the in-form François Nicolle yard.