Nantes Race 2 - Prix De Distre Hurdle
SPLENDIOSE (4) faded late on in placing 4.5L second over 3700m at Le Lion-d'Angers. Taken to go one better to record his first victory. CALIMERO DE TEILLE (6) has placed second in both previous starts including in suffering a 4L defeat in a 3500m event at Le Touquet. Expected to challenge for the win. OJIBWE (10) unseated early on contesting a 3400m event at Dieppe at the start of June. Danger to all on the form she demonstrated in winning by 3.5L over 3800m at Saint-Brieuc on her hurdling debut prior to that. CANONBIE LAD (1) raced from teh front in scoring by 6.5L in claiming company over 3900m at Saint-Malo. One to note.

Jockey: Remy Courtin
Weight: 73kgs
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Last to post a big 6 len win. Saint-Malo on September 27 over 3900m defeating Me Voila La Mome carrying 68.5kg at $5.20 in a hurdle. Start before set the pace for much of the race finished second of 7 runners at Erbray on August 30 over 3800m, 1.75 len behind Sautern De Houelle carrying 71kg. Might find this a bit tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/09/2026 | 28 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $19,350.00 | Saint Malo | 3900m | Good Soft | Remy Courtin | 68.5kg | 4:48.44 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.20 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2026 | 12 | MHDLE CF 4 | $22,950.00 | Erbray | 3800m | Good | Medy Duchene | 71kg | 4:24.67 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 104 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $31,150.00 | Saint Malo | 3900m | Soft | Thomas Journiac | 70kg | 4:45.98 | 7-5-6 | 0 |
| 43.2L | $25.60 |
| 6/8 | 06/05/2026 | 16 | CLM STPLE CF 4 | $40,980.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Heavy | Alexandre Chesneau | 69kg | 4:50.28 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $14.00 |
| 0/11 | 20/04/2026 | 28 | HCP STPLE CF 4 | $43,480.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 3900m | Good Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 69kg | 4:50.30 | 5-11-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.80 |
| 0/10 | 23/03/2026 | 78 | HCP STPLE CF 4 | $101,160.00 | Compiegne | 3850m | Soft | Alexandre Chesneau | 62kg | 5:01.10 | 3-10-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Axel Lepage
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing made some head-way from midfield; finished eighth of 11 starters at Craon on September 27 over 3400m, slow track; 20 len behind April Flower carrying 66kg at $9.10. Start before finished 12th of 17 starters at Auteuil on September 12 over 3600m, on slow going 35 len behind Merovee carrying 68kg at $32.70. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $41,940.00 | Craon | 3400m | Soft | Axel Lepage | 66kg | 4:04.53 | 6-10-8 | 0 |
| 20.2L | $9.10 |
| 12/17 | 12/09/2026 | 17 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $96,770.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Maxime Behocaray | 68kg | 4:14.69 | 5-15-12 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $32.70 |
| 6/9 | 26/08/2026 | 135 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $73,770.00 | Clairefontaine | 3600m | Soft | Axel Lepage | 64.5kg | 4:11.70 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $79.00 |
| 12/17 | 13/04/2026 | 30 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $100,330.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Maxime Behocaray | 69kg | 4:22.84 | 2-9-12 | 0 |
| 32.7L | $42.00 |
| 0/14 | 14/03/2026 | 72 | LR HCP HDLE CF 4 | $162,520.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Heavy | Maxime Behocaray | 63.5kg | 4:33.80 | 7-11-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $52.00 |
| 0/9 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | HDLE CL2 CG 4 | $64,910.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 3500m | Soft | Benoit Claudic | 70kg | 4:12.66 | 7-8-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Lancelot Houssin
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last to post a big 7 len win. Le Touquet on October 4 over 3500m on rain affected going defeating Ministre Des Beaux with 65kg in a hurdle. At only start last preparation finished fourth of 9 runners at Saint-Malo on July 22 over 3900m, 8 len behind Gelina carrying 67.5kg at $4.40. Leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/10/2026 | 74 | HDLE CL5 CF 4 | $22,800.00 | Le Touquet | 3500m | Soft | Lancelot Houssin | 65kg | 3:57.40 | 1-4-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2026 | 63 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $43,050.00 | Saint Malo | 3900m | Good Soft | Clement Guitraud | 67.5kg | 4:38.97 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/12 | 20/05/2026 | 16 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $39,340.00 | Nancy | 3800m | Soft | Jean-Frederic Rambur | 64kg | 4:49.08 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 10.4L | $14.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/05/2026 | 36 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $80,330.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | Soft | Lancelot Houssin | 63kg | 4:20.18 | 12-12-9 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $52.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | HDLE UNR CF 4 | $39,800.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Ludovic Philipperon | 68kg | 4:22.41 | 8-5-6 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $8.90 |
| 13/15 | 15/03/2026 | 18 | HCP CL3 4U | $42,950.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Heavy | Anthony Crastus | 58kg | 2:46.60 | 15-15-13 | 7 |
| 35.7L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Beaurain
Weight: 70kgs
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Second-up today. Not raced for 40 days. First-up after four months finished second of 9 starters at Le Lion-d'angers on September 4 over 3700m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Gallus with 68.5kg at $3. Previously second-up pulled up at Auteuil on April 25 over 3600m. Top chance.
Last Starts 39 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 | 04/09/2026 | 132 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $34,430.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 3700m | Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 68.5kg | 4:24.17 | 7-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 0/18 | 25/04/2026 | 19 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $81,940.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 69kg | 4:13.06 | 3-10-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.30 |
| 3/18 | 06/04/2026 | - | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $75,250.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 65kg | 4:18.89 | 5-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Raphael Mayeur
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run held ground to the line finished third of 11 runners at Craon on September 27 over 3400m, on slow going 10 len behind April Flower carrying 69.5kg at $8.20. Start before raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 7 runners at Le Lion-d'angers on August 13 over 3700m, on slow going 5.5 len behind Mon Vieux Jean carrying 70.5kg at $2.70. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/09/2026 | 45 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $41,940.00 | Craon | 3400m | Soft | Raphael Mayeur | 69.5kg | 4:04.53 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.20 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 34 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $42,620.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 3700m | Soft | Raphael Mayeur | 70.5kg | 4:29.40 | 5-1-5 | 0 |
| 5.4L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 47 | HDLE CL5 CF 4 | $49,670.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Raphael Mayeur | 67.5kg | 3:51.20 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2026 | 207 | MDN H 4U | $19,510.00 | Vichy | 2800m | Soft | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 56.5kg | 2:58.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.80 |
| 0/13 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $90,270.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | Leo-Paul Brechet | 67kg | 4:33.05 | 13-11-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/14 | 01/10/2025 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $103,570.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 68kg | 4:22.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Riou
Weight: 69kgs
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Comments
Having third race start. Was promising at debut finished second of 10 starters at Loudeac on April 6 over 3400m, 7 len behind Maree Du Large with 70kg. Went for a break before returning finished second of 11 runners at Le Touquet on September 12 over 3500m, slow track; 4 len behind Miss Gonagall with 68kg. Can improve on first up performance. Fitter and expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/09/2026 | 159 | HDLE CL5 CF 4 | $22,580.00 | Le Touquet | 3500m | Soft | Jean-Stephane Lebrun | 68kg | 4:01.60 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $20,070.00 | Loudeac | 3400m | Good Soft | Antoine Moriceau | 70kg | 4:02.82 | 8-5-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Olivier Jouin
Weight: 67kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Moises Has - Bonne Passe) making his debut. Pay to watch the market moves closely.

Jockey: Corentin Gousse
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months ran last at Senonnes-Pouancé on September 19 over 3000m, 33 len behind Mid Star with 67kg at $12.80. Previously second-up finished fifth of 14 runners at La-Roche-sur-Yon on April 19 over 2400m, 7 len behind Made In Des Flos carrying 65kg. Others rate better this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/09/2026 | 125 | 45 | $19,350.00 | Senonnes | 3000m | Good | Antoine Subias | 67kg | 3:20.92 | 2-9-9 | 10 |
| 33.2L | $12.80 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | 4 | $16,390.00 | Niort | 3100m | Good | Antoine Subias | 65kg | 3:21.74 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | 4 | $16,720.00 | La-Roche-Sur-Yon | 2400m | Good | Pierre Remoue | 65kg | 2:38.96 | 3-2-5 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $1.00 |
| 9/15 | 08/04/2026 | - | 4 | $16,720.00 | Senonnes | 3000m | Good Soft | Yoann Rousset | 63kg | 3:28.81 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $59.00 |

Jockey: Alexis Gautron
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing raced behind the speed prior to fading finished 11th of 14 runners at Angers on September 21 over 3000m, 20 len behind Callisto Du Nord carrying 65.5kg at $131.70. At only start last preparation fell at Dieppe on July 9 over 3400m. Prepared to watch this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 21/09/2026 | 74 | MDN H 4U | $19,190.00 | Angers | 3000m | Good | Jean-Daniel Manceau | 65.5kg | 3:20.18 | 2-3-11 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $131.70 |
| 0/9 | 09/07/2026 | 254 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $34,770.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 67.5kg | 3:59.00 | 6-9-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $46.00 |
| 0/14 | 28/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE CL4 CG 3 | $37,170.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Clement Guitraud | 63kg | 4:15.77 | 14-14-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $82.00 |
| 0/13 | 13/10/2025 | - | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $42,480.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 66kg | 4:11.03 | 1-11-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $58.00 |

Jockey: Gauvain Faivre-Picon
Weight: 67kgs
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Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Dieppe June 1 over 3400m. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 3.5 len win. Saint Brieuc May 14 over 3800m slow track defeating Macjim carrying 61kg. Rates highly and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 134 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 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $55,190.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Kylian Geffroy | 63kg | 3:55.70 | 11-11-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/14 | 14/05/2026 | 139 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $26,230.00 | Saint Brieuc | 3800m | Soft | Kylian Geffroy | 61kg | 4:47.83 | 7-5-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 10/15 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $34,040.00 | Pau | 2400m | Neutral | Fabrice Veron | 51.5kg | 2:31.80 | 10-9-10 | 13 |
| 6.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $33,920.00 | Pau | 2400m | Neutral | Fabrice Veron | 52.5kg | 2:30.30 | 11-10-4 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $8.80 |
| 6/16 | 13/11/2025 | 161 | MDN 3 | $27,560.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Mael Le Callonec | 53kg | 2:04.40 | 16-15-6 | 15 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $36,970.00 | Tarbes | 2300m | Soft | Mael Le Callonec | 53kg | 2:24.80 | 10-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Mathieu Chailloleau
Weight: 67kgs
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Comments
Four-year-old gelding by Choeur Du Nord out of Enimie has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Might just need this run but watch the market.

Jockey: Nathanael Ferreira
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Is making a debut in a jumps race. Two back finished second of 14 runners at Clairefontaine on August 3 over 2400m, slow track; a head behind Soligny carrying 61kg at $6.80 and last start finished tenth of 12 runners at Dieppe on August 24 over 2400m, slow track; 26 len behind Soligny carrying 62kg at $6.80. Definite winning chance. Expected to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | HCP CL3 4 | $34,590.00 | Dieppe | 2400m | Soft | Arnaud Bourgeais | 62kg | 2:42.40 | 12-12-10 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $6.80 |
| 2/14 | 03/08/2026 | 44 | HCP CL3 4 | $34,590.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 61kg | 2:32.00 | 14-3-2 | 13 |
| 0.2L | $6.80 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $42,050.00 | Compiegne | 2800m | Good Soft | Ambre Molins | 58.5kg | 3:03.71 | 9-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/06/2026 | 13 | CLM CL3 4U | $29,550.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 56.5kg | 2:35.72 | 12-11-4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $18.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/05/2026 | 93 | HCP CL3 H 4U | $31,480.00 | Nantes | 3100m | Good | Leane David | 54.5kg | 3:23.15 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $20.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | HCP CL3 4 | $48,900.00 | Chantilly | 2700m | Neutral | Leo-Paul Brechet | 54.5kg | 2:59.50 | 7-6-8 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Adrien Blais
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. First race start came from midfield; finished sixth of 14 runners at Saumur on March 29 over 2700m, slow track; 6 len behind La Chocolatine with 64.5kg. Went for a break before returning finished sixth of 9 runners at Saint-Malo on September 27 over 3900m, 20 len behind Eneko Aritza carrying 63kg at $11.90. Looks tested without significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/09/2026 | 182 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $32,260.00 | Saint Malo | 3900m | Good Soft | Adrien Blais | 63kg | 4:42.62 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.2L | $11.90 |
| 6/14 | 29/03/2026 | - | CL4 CF 4 | $13,270.00 | Saumur | 2700m | Soft | Anthony Bernard | 64.5kg | 2:51.74 | 7-7-6 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Yvan Delepine
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation 9 of 10 starters at Dieppe April 30 over 3500m, slow track; 57 len behind Silver Buckle carrying 69kg at $70. When resuming last campaign 4 of 8 runners at Senonnes-Pouancé March 13 over 3600m, 28 len behind Muse D'estruval with 70kg at $24. Others preferred this time.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/04/2026 | 29 | STPLE CL4 FM 45 | $35,120.00 | Dieppe | 3500m | Soft | Raphael Mayeur | 69kg | 4:13.80 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 57.4L | $70.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/04/2026 | 19 | HDLE CL3 F 4 | $40,130.00 | La Teste De Buch | 3600m | Good Soft | Raphael Mayeur | 67kg | 4:24.63 | 3-4-7 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $24.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 83 | MHDLE F 4 | $24,880.00 | Senonnes | 3600m | SH | Mathis Cypria | 70kg | 5:03.11 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $24.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | STPLE CL1 CF 3 | $74,470.00 | Pau | 3900m | Soft | Gwen Richard | 66kg | 4:55.50 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/12/2025 | 35 | CLM STPLE CF 3 | $44,330.00 | Fontainebleau | 3600m | Soft | Joel Phelippe | 66kg | 4:19.09 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/9 | 28/10/2025 | 78 | STPLE CL2 CF 3 | $49,560.00 | Fontainebleau | 3600m | Soft | Baptiste Le Clerc | 66kg | 4:09.74 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |