Pau Race 5 - Cercle Union Handicap
OCRA (1) is taken to make a winning handicap debut following a 0.5L victory over 1600m on her first start at this venue. WOODWOODED (5) registered a number of placed efforts among claiming company in recent months including finishing 5.75L third over 1400m at this venue. Strong claims of securing a victory. LADY'ARMOR (3) gets a chance to shine switching to a handicap following a 6.5L fifth in a 2000m claiming event at this course. GENERAL CHOP (2) raced from off the pace prior to running 6.75L sixth in a claiming race attempting 1400m here. Notable contender switching to a handicap now racing in a hood for the first time. Something for the Multiples: HATRASNA FAL (6)
Jockey: H.besnier
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track December 4 over 1600m defeating Mariyam with 58kg at $3.90. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Lyon-la-Soie on November 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Liberty Amour with 58kg at $7.10. Sure to measure up here.
Last Starts 46 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 | 04/12/2025 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 1600m | Neutral | Clement Lecoeuvre | 58kg | 1:35.80 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 17/11/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $37,100.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 1:53.20 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $37,170.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 56.5kg | 1:51.47 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.80 |
| 6/9 | 30/09/2025 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $37,500.00 | Salon De Provence | 1800m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 58kg | 1:54.55 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | UNR 2 | $37,500.00 | Salon De Provence | 1800m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 56.5kg | 1:57.79 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.30 |
Jockey: M.foulon
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 12 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Darinice carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Tarbes on April 6 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind The Best Glory with 55.5kg. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | 63 | CLM 3 | $20,180.00 | Pau | 1400m | Neutral | Laura Poggionovo | 58.5kg | 1:23.80 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.20 |
| 9/13 | 31/10/2025 | 30 | HCP 2 | $45,840.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Neutral | Antoine Werle | 54kg | 1:25.15 | - | 5 |
| 10.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2025 | 26 | CLM 2 | $25,710.00 | Toulouse | 1600m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 59.5kg | 1:39.30 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2025 | 30 | CLM 2 | $41,070.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57.5kg | 1:39.49 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2025 | 26 | CLM 2 | $32,330.00 | Clairefontaine | 1600m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 59kg | 1:40.00 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/14 | 11/07/2025 | 39 | CLM 2 | $41,140.00 | Clairefontaine | 1400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:25.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
Jockey: W.levesque
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on January 2 over 2000m, 6 len behind Espronceda with 52kg at $8.30. The start before that 7th of 9 at Marseille Vivaux on November 24 over 1500m, 3 len behind Agnesit'a with 56.5kg at $10. Key runner on her best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 02/01/2026 | 39 | CLM 3 | $20,180.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Shana Topin | 52kg | 2:05.30 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $8.30 |
| 7/9 | 24/11/2025 | 30 | CLM 2 | $21,200.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 1500m | Slow | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 56.5kg | 1:31.28 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 2 | $30,620.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | Heavy | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 58.5kg | 1:49.42 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 10/10/2025 | 19 | CL2 F 2 | $43,720.00 | Toulouse | 1400m | Good Soft | Alejandro Gutierrez Val | 57kg | 1:26.80 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/09/2025 | 32 | CL2 2 | $44,110.00 | Dax | 1400m | SH | Guillaume Guedj-Gay | 55.5kg | 1:28.80 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/08/2025 | 24 | CL2 2 | $43,870.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | SH | Antoine Werle | 55.5kg | 1:46.93 | - | 2 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: K.gaudeffroy
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 15 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 12 len behind Crackon with 58kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Wittelsbach with 58kg at $11. Major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CG 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Alexandre Gavilan | 58kg | 2:03.90 | 9-6-8 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/12/2025 | 10 | MDN CG 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 1600m | Neutral | Alexandre Gavilan | 58kg | 1:37.20 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/11/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $20,140.00 | Agen | 1850m | Heavy | Alexandre Gavilan | 58kg | 2:03.90 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $37,170.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | Heavy | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56kg | 2:26.26 | 9-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
Jockey: G.guedj-Gay
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Marseille Vivaux October 8 over 2000m, 23 len behind Affection carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Salon-de-Provence September 30 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Astrea carrying 58.5kg at $7.30. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56.5kg | 2:09.91 | 6-6-10 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $7.30 |
| 5/8 | 30/09/2025 | 145 | CLM 2 | $21,430.00 | Salon De Provence | 1100m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58.5kg | 1:07.29 | - | 4 |
| 6.2L | $7.30 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2025 | - | CLM 2 | $22,200.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1200m | Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 55.5kg | 1:17.18 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
Jockey: I.mendizabal
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th of 15 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 18 len behind Crackon carrying 58kg at $24. The start before that second last of 10 at Deauville All Weather on November 25 over 1900m, 21 len behind Tonnant carrying 58kg at $20. Hard to fault if at his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 26/12/2025 | 31 | MDN CG 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Fabrice Veron | 58kg | 2:03.90 | 13-13-12 | 9 |
| 18.9L | $24.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CG 2 | $48,410.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Fabrice Veron | 58kg | 1:57.44 | - | 6 |
| 21.9L | $20.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/11/2025 | 23 | MDN CG 2 | $37,100.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1600m | SH | Fabrice Veron | 58kg | 1:47.01 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $27.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | UNR CG 2 | $37,170.00 | Tarbes | 1500m | Good Soft | Fabrice Veron | 58kg | 1:30.70 | - | 3 |
| 21.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: F.veron
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, 12 len behind Wittelsbach carrying 58kg at $47. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Darinice with 53.5kg at $19. Likely to struggle again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | CLM 3 | $20,180.00 | Pau | 1400m | Neutral | Martin Protti | 53.5kg | 1:23.80 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 1600m | Neutral | Maxime Foulon | 58kg | 1:37.20 | - | 9 |
| 12.0L | $47.00 |
Jockey: A.mekouche
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on January 2 over 2000m, 7 len behind Espronceda carrying 53kg at $38. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, 13 len behind Ocra carrying 58kg at $58. Not keen on her chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | CLM 3 | $20,180.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Romain Dubord | 53kg | 2:05.30 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $38.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/12/2025 | 10 | MDN F 2 | $37,230.00 | Pau | 1600m | Neutral | Alexandre Gavilan | 58kg | 1:35.80 | - | 8 |
| 13.3L | $58.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/11/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $20,140.00 | Agen | 1850m | Heavy | Martin Protti | 54kg | 2:03.90 | - | 10 |
| 38.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/10/2025 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $37,170.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Alexandre Gavilan | 58kg | 2:07.20 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 2 | $11,960.00 | Auch | 2000m | Good | Martin Protti | 52kg | 2:02.30 | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $1.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/09/2025 | 11 | CLM 2 | $21,430.00 | Dax | 1400m | SH | Valentin Seguy | 54.5kg | 1:29.70 | - | 4 |
| 31.8L | $1.00 |