Nantes Race 2 - L'ouest Hurdle
NATIF DE CARTIGNY (5) broke through for the first win of his career in securing an impressive 8.5L victory racing from the front over 3600m at Saint-Brieuc. Selected to record back-to-back victories. EXTRAGALACTIC (6) debuted over hurdles with a 7L triumpmh contesting a 3500m newcomers event at this circuit. Expected to challenge for the win. NEWAIN (2) followed up a win at Royan with a 2.75L third competing over 3400m at Dieppe at the start of June. Rates highly on his return from a break. Placed in both flat starts RITANO GUAPO (3) is another to consider following a 7L second in the previously mentioned course event.

Jockey: Angelo Zuliani
Weight: 69kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace then finished third of 14 runners at Moulins on September 18 over 3500m, on slow going 9 len behind Necker carrying 69kg at $10.10. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading finished seventh of 8 starters at Auteuil in the LR Prix Noiro on October 11 over 3600m, slow track; 23 len behind Jardin Paturle with 66kg at $53.30. Go close. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/10/2026 | 23 | LR STPLE CF 3 | $143,320.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Tristan Lemagnen | 66kg | 4:36.15 | 2-4-7 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $53.30 |
| 3/14 | 18/09/2026 | 113 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $38,710.00 | Moulin | 3500m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 69kg | 4:09.60 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $10.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/05/2026 | 28 | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $73,770.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 68.5kg | 3:56.34 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/14 | 30/04/2026 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $40,130.00 | Dieppe | 3200m | Soft | Geoffrey Re | 67kg | 3:50.90 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 3.1L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Beaurain
Weight: 69kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 3 of 9 runners at Dieppe June 1 over 3400m, slow track; 2.75 len behind Adix carrying 67kg at $17. First ever start ran 8 of 10 starters at this track April 14 over 3500m, slow track; 14 len behind Bandetobealive with 67kg at $12. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | 24 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $55,190.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 67kg | 3:53.40 | 7-6-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 24 | HDLE CL5 CF 3 | $22,950.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 3500m | Good | Thomas Journiac | 66kg | 4:13.50 | 5-6-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $35,120.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 67kg | 4:12.38 | 8-10-8 | 0 |
| 14.2L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Valentin Morin
Weight: 68kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Last start finished second of 15 starters at this track on October 14 over 3500m, on slow going 7 len behind Extragalactic with 68kg at $3.10. The start before that; sat on speed throughout then finished second of 14 starters at Craon on September 28 over 3000m, slow track; 2 len behind Finest Cup with 63kg at $3.60. Racing well. Can get the job done this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 14/10/2026 | 16 | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $39,090.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Soft | Valentin Morin | 68kg | 4:13.77 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/14 | 28/09/2026 | 23 | CF 3 | $16,290.00 | Craon | 3000m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 63kg | 3:30.68 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/16 | 05/09/2026 | - | CL3 CF 34 | $16,560.00 | Craon | 3000m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 62kg | 3:24.33 | 10-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Theo Chevillard
Weight: 68kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Auteuil May 26 over 3500m. First ever race start 2 of 11 runners at Lyon-Parilly April 18 over 3400m, slow track; 2 len behind Quaint with 65kg at $16. Can figure in the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 26/05/2026 | 38 | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $83,610.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 67.5kg | 4:12.53 | 3-8-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $40,130.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3400m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 65kg | 4:13.56 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Leo-Paul Brechet
Weight: 68kgs
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Resumes off a 36 day letup. Last to post a big 8 len win. Saint Brieuc on October 4 over 3600m defeating Lovely Vana with 67kg at $8.50 in a hurdle. The start before that; made ground from midfield; finished seventh of 14 runners at Craon on September 28 over 3000m, on slow going 6 len behind Finest Cup with 59.5kg at $9.40. Can only be further improved and well worth following up.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/10/2026 | 6 | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $26,060.00 | Saint Brieuc | 3600m | Good Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 67kg | 4:14.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/14 | 28/09/2026 | 16 | CF 3 | $16,290.00 | Craon | 3000m | Soft | Camille Thelier-Mele | 59.5kg | 3:30.68 | 8-6-7 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $9.40 |
| 11/15 | 12/09/2026 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $93,550.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 67kg | 4:10.97 | 6-11-11 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Thomas Journiac
Weight: 67kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Last start won by 7 len this track on October 14 over 3500m on rain affected going defeating Ritano Guapo carrying 66kg at $5.10 in a hurdle. Run before set the pace for much of the race finished second of 7 runners at Le Mans on September 11 over 3200m, on slow going 4 len behind Black Mor with 55.5kg at $27.60. Racing well. Should feature in the finish again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 14/10/2026 | 33 | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $39,090.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Soft | Thomas Journiac | 66kg | 4:13.77 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | 27 | CL2 CF 3 | $32,420.00 | Le Mans | 3200m | Soft | Hugo Mouesan | 55.5kg | 3:29.52 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $27.60 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 48 | CL4 CF 34 | $13,110.00 | Pompadour | 2600m | Good | Clement Cadel | 61.5kg | 2:58.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/06/2026 | - | CF 3 | $12,990.00 | Pompadour | 2600m | Good Soft | Hugo Mouesan | 59.5kg | 3:01.90 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Louis Salmon
Weight: 67kgs
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At debut, lost his rider at Fontainebleau on October 29 over 3550m. Not expected to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/16 | 29/10/2026 | - | HDLE CL4 CG 3 | $34,200.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Jad Hondier | 66kg | 4:08.26 | 8-16-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Anthony Renard
Weight: 67kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished sixth of 16 runners at Les Sables-d'olonne on October 22 over 2700m, 13 len behind Kirghiz with 61kg at $14.50. Not expected to threaten.
Last Starts 17 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 | 22/10/2026 | - | CF 3 | $16,450.00 | Les Sables | 2700m | SH | Leo Roussel | 61kg | 3:07.43 | 16-9-6 | 15 |
| 13.0L | $14.50 |