Saint Cloud Race 6 - Edmond Blanc Stakes - Group 3
ALCANTOR (2) was a strong course and distance winner of the G3 Prix Perth by 4L. Sets the standard and can continue upward progression at this level. MARHABA YA SANAFI (3) has won among Listed company here. Last seen registering a 0.75L runner-up effort tackling track and trip. Respect. SPARKS FLY (9) is a fascinating English raider. Arrives seeing four consecutive victories. Warrants consideration. VERTBOIS (4) rates highly in view of a 0.75L triumph at this circuit.

Jockey: L Boisseau
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by head Milan G2 November 10 over 1600m defeating Mr Darcy carrying 57.5kg at $7.35. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Longchamp in the LR April 14 over 1850m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Mqse De Sevigne with 59kg at $20. Suited this level so cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 141 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 | 10/11/2024 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $409,091.00 | Milan | 1600m | Ludovic Boisseau | 57.5kg | 1:40.80 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.35 | |
4/9 | 27/10/2024 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3U | $399,838.00 | Rome | 2000m | Antonio Orani | 59kg | 2:03.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.75 | |
6/7 | 08/09/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $130,290.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 2:08.94 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
2/5 | 11/08/2024 | 25 | G3 OPEN 4U | $133,110.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good | C Soumillon | 58.5kg | 2:08.95 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 17/07/2024 | 24 | G3 OPEN 3U | $128,820.00 | Vichy | 2000m | Good Soft | Simon Planque | 59.5kg | 2:06.70 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
2/9 | 23/06/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $215,686.00 | Milan | 2000m | Simon Planque | 59.5kg | 2:06.70 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.87 |

Jockey: A Pouchin
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation to post a big 4 len win. This track G3 Prix Perth October 27 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Sirona with 56kg at $2. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Longchamp in the G2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein October 5 over 1600m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Ramadan with 56.5kg at $4.70. Huge chance who may go on with it.
Last Starts 155 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 | 27/10/2024 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3U | $129,240.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:45.06 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
3/11 | 05/10/2024 | 125 | G2 OPEN 3U | $323,100.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 56.5kg | 1:39.52 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
6/14 | 02/06/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $2,450,980.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | SH | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:09.81 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $8.60 |
3/13 | 12/05/2024 | 24 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $1,063,830.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:37.84 | - | 13 |
| 0.7L | $21.00 |
6/7 | 18/04/2024 | 179 | G3 OPEN C 3 | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 1:35.09 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 22/10/2023 | 23 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $409,840.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:46.32 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at this track in LR on March 6 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Vertbois carrying 57kg at $5.70. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track in the G3 Prix Edmond Blanc on April 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Tribalist with 57kg at $3.30. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 06/03/2025 | 130 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,810.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:47.59 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
7/9 | 27/10/2024 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3U | $129,240.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 1:45.06 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $5.10 |
4/11 | 05/10/2024 | 55 | G2 OPEN 3U | $323,100.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 1:39.52 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
7/7 | 11/08/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN HM 3U | $1,663,890.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 60kg | 1:33.98 | - | 7 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
2/7 | 14/07/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $128,820.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 59kg | 1:39.11 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
1/6 | 16/06/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,720.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 59kg | 1:38.84 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |

Jockey: H Lebouc
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.8 len at this track LR March 6 over 1600m in the wet defeating Marhaba Ya Sanafi with 57kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Deauville All Weather in LR on December 4 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Fast Raaj carrying 56.5kg at $10. Must respect.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 06/03/2025 | 92 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,810.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 1:47.59 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.90 |
2/14 | 04/12/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,140.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 56.5kg | 1:26.66 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 12/11/2024 | 229 | CL1 3 | $57,850.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Neutral | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:38.44 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.90 |
2/8 | 28/03/2024 | 27 | CL1 3 | $58,240.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Neutral | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:27.46 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
1/6 | 01/03/2024 | 94 | CL2 3 | $46,590.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Neutral | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:30.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
1/11 | 28/11/2023 | 24 | MDN CG 2 | $50,000.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Neutral | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:17.23 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: C Demuro
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at this track in LR on March 6 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Vertbois with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track November 10 over 1600m in the wet defeating Avenue Montaigne with 59.5kg at $6.50. Will need to do even more.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 06/03/2025 | 116 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,810.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Laura Grosso | 57kg | 1:47.59 | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $13.00 |
1/16 | 10/11/2024 | 35 | HCP CL2 3U | $87,600.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Laura Grosso | 59.5kg | 1:48.56 | - | 16 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
2/18 | 06/10/2024 | 63 | HCP CL1 3U | $121,160.00 | Longchamp | 1300m | Soft | Laura Grosso | 56kg | 1:14.62 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.10 |
5/20 | 04/08/2024 | 19 | HCP CL1 3U | $166,390.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good Soft | Laura Grosso | 55.5kg | 1:37.53 | - | 20 |
| 1.7L | $24.00 |
7/16 | 16/07/2024 | 100 | HCP CL2 3U | $85,350.00 | Vichy | 1400m | Good | Laura Grosso | 59.5kg | 1:24.07 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $6.90 |
2/17 | 07/04/2024 | 19 | HCP CL1 4U | $165,560.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Heavy | Laura Grosso | 56.5kg | 1:25.18 | - | 15 |
| 0.4L | $8.30 |

Jockey: S Pasquier
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track March 11 over 1400m defeating Aversa carrying 60kg at $6. The run before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather February 22 over 1600m defeating Aversa carrying 58kg at $3.60. Others seem to have his measure.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/16 | 11/03/2025 | 17 | HCP CL2 4U | $88,480.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | SH | Stephane Pasquier | 60kg | 1:29.81 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
1/16 | 22/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CL2 4U | $88,480.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1600m | Neutral | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 1:34.85 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
2/16 | 10/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CL2 4U | $88,480.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 56.5kg | 1:34.78 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
3/15 | 20/01/2025 | 71 | HCP CL2 5U | $88,780.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1500m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 1:35.57 | - | 15 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
5/16 | 10/11/2024 | 27 | HCP CL2 3U | $87,600.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Stephane Pasquier | 56.5kg | 1:48.56 | - | 9 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
2/16 | 14/10/2024 | 36 | HCP CL2 4U | $85,620.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Thomas Trullier | 57kg | 1:48.04 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.80 |

Jockey: M Guyon
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by nose this track LR November 10 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Blue Brother with 57.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track September 9 over 1500m slow track defeating Chirimiri carrying 56kg at $6.40. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 141 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 10/11/2024 | 62 | LR OPEN 3U | $85,950.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Maxime Guyon | 57.5kg | 1:48.12 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
1/7 | 09/09/2024 | 106 | CL1 4U | $61,890.00 | Saint Cloud | 1500m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | 1:38.60 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.40 |
8/8 | 26/05/2024 | 17 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,930.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 59kg | 1:20.66 | - | 8 |
| 14.1L | $12.00 |
4/11 | 09/05/2024 | 133 | CL1 4U | $62,190.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 1:20.86 | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $7.60 |
3/6 | 28/12/2023 | 25 | CL1 3 | $57,950.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Neutral | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 1:17.38 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
1/6 | 03/12/2023 | 17 | CL2 3 | $46,360.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Neutral | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 1:17.10 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix Vermeille September 15 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Bluestocking carrying 55.5kg at $33. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Longchamp G3 Prix Vanteaux April 7 over 1800m on heavy track defeating Almara with 57kg at $10. Prefer to see some form before recommending.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 15/09/2024 | 57 | G1 OPEN M 3U | $977,200.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 55.5kg | 2:31.53 | - | 8 |
| 14.2L | $33.00 |
7/14 | 20/07/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 2:32.61 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
5/14 | 16/06/2024 | 35 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,633,990.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | Good Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 2:07.64 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $27.00 |
4/7 | 12/05/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $212,770.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 2:07.74 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $2.80 |
1/10 | 07/04/2024 | 183 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $132,450.00 | Longchamp | 1800m | Heavy | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 2:00.58 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
3/10 | 07/10/2023 | 30 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $95,390.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:45.13 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: L Pearson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 3 len this track LR November 10 over 1600m in the wet defeating Atakama carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Curragh in the G3 July 21 over 1810m, 8 len behind Royal Dress carrying 61kg at $21. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again.
Last Starts 141 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/14 | 10/11/2024 | 11 | LR OPEN M 3U | $85,950.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Laura Pearson | 59.5kg | 1:48.63 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
1/7 | 30/10/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $81,670.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Soft | Laura Pearson | 58kg | 1:47.79 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 04/10/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN M 3U | $84,010.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Laura Pearson | 57kg | 1:45.09 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
7/7 | 07/09/2024 | 48 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Laura Pearson | 58kg | 1:40.21 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
5/5 | 21/07/2024 | 85 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $94,370.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Laura Pearson | 61kg | 1:50.34 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 27/04/2024 | 162 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Soft | Laura Pearson | 62.5kg | 1:34.96 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |