Saint Cloud Race 2 - Grignon Claiming Stakes
BARITON BEAR (6) lost out by a head when runner-up over 2950m at Machecoul. Taken to break through for his first win. LOUIS DEUX (5) performed well placing 5L second in a 2000m claiming race at Compiegne. Bold show expected. PRADO (1) enters calculations on the back of a 10L fifth contesting a 2100m conditions race at Marseille-Borely. OVER THE CLOUDS (3) returned this year with a 7.5L seventh tackling 2700m at Longchamp. Step forward expected.

Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Marseille-Borely on May 9 over 2100m, 10 len behind Master Cath carrying 57kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 16 at Longchamp on April 30 over 2000m, 6 len behind Best Secret carrying 58.5kg at $18. Great chance to atone.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 09/05/2025 | 9 | CL1 3 | $53,290.00 | Marseille Borely | 2100m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 57kg | 2:07.60 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $13.00 |
5/16 | 30/04/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $94,990.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 58.5kg | 2:03.77 | - | 12 |
| 6.1L | $18.00 |
4/7 | 17/04/2025 | 13 | CL2 3 | $38,000.00 | Salon De Provence | 2000m | Soft | Anthony Crastus | 57kg | 2:07.82 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.90 |
4/14 | 04/04/2025 | 32 | HCP 3 | $43,180.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good Soft | Marie Velon | 60kg | 2:41.37 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |
3/8 | 03/03/2025 | 15 | CL2 3 | $36,730.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 57kg | 2:13.40 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
3/8 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | CL1 3 | $66,780.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 56.5kg | 2:25.23 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: H Besnier
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Marseille-Borely on May 26 over 2600m, 4 len behind Sapodilla carrying 58kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 11 at Marseille-Borely on May 2 over 2600m, 7 len behind Sapodilla carrying 58kg at $8.80. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 26/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $35,520.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 2:42.85 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
5/11 | 02/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $35,520.00 | Marseille Borely | 2600m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 2:44.48 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $8.80 |
4/7 | 22/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 3 | $34,540.00 | Marseille Borely | 2000m | Good Soft | Hugo Besnier | 56kg | 2:03.61 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | CLM 3 | $25,910.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 58kg | 2:12.67 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
7/9 | 04/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $34,540.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2000m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 59kg | 2:08.95 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $4.40 |
1/9 | 13/03/2025 | 16 | MDN 3 | $35,060.00 | Marseille Vivaux | 2600m | Neutral | Hugo Besnier | 56.5kg | 2:54.82 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |

Jockey: A Baron
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Longchamp on May 29 over 2700m, 7 len behind Walma carrying 58kg at $32. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Deauville All Weather on November 29 over 1900m, 10 len behind Pacifiste carrying 58kg at $38. Rates highly and should improve.
Last Starts 23 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 | 29/05/2025 | 152 | HCP 3 | $44,400.00 | Longchamp | 2700m | Good Soft | Marie Velon | 58kg | 3:01.24 | - | 8 |
| 7.6L | $32.00 |
10/10 | 28/12/2024 | 10 | MDN CG 2 | $48,540.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Axel Baron | 58kg | 1:56.97 | - | 9 |
| 22.0L | $9.40 |
1/12 | 18/12/2024 | 19 | CLM 2 | $38,830.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Maryline Eon | 57.5kg | 1:59.99 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
6/11 | 29/11/2024 | 15 | MDN CG 2 | $49,590.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Axel Baron | 58kg | 1:58.57 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $38.00 |
7/13 | 14/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $33,060.00 | Fontainebleau | 1600m | Soft | Axel Baron | 56kg | 1:42.46 | - | 7 |
| 9.9L | $19.00 |

Jockey: M Guyon
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at Fontainebleau on April 12 over 1800m, 11 len behind Juwelier with 56kg at $57. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on May 9 over 2100m, 7 len behind Bodicus with 56kg at $28. Has plenty of upside and is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 43 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 | 09/05/2025 | 27 | CL3 3 | $40,850.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Good | Tony Piccone | 56kg | 2:14.12 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $28.00 |
6/14 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $46,630.00 | Fontainebleau | 1800m | Good Soft | Tony Piccone | 56kg | 1:51.10 | - | 14 |
| 11.7L | $57.00 |

Jockey: L Gallo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 7 at Compiegne on June 6 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Miss Angel carrying 53.5kg at $8.70. The run before that 5th of 9 at Compiegne on May 21 over 2400m, 6 len behind Hunter's Luck carrying 53.5kg at $7. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 06/06/2025 | 16 | CLM 3 | $40,490.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Soft | Glen Meury | 53.5kg | 2:13.36 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.70 |
5/9 | 21/05/2025 | 3 | CLM 3 | $40,850.00 | Compiegne | 2400m | Good | Glen Meury | 53.5kg | 2:41.91 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 18/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 3 | $30,200.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2500m | Good | Lorette Gallo | 56.5kg | 2:48.90 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
5/10 | 07/05/2025 | 12 | CLM 3 | $40,850.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | Glen Meury | 53.5kg | 2:09.40 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 |
1/9 | 25/04/2025 | 4 | CLM 3 | $32,820.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Soft | Glen Meury | 56.5kg | 2:07.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
5/9 | 21/04/2025 | 20 | CLM 3 | $39,720.00 | Fontainebleau | 2200m | Soft | Frida Valle Skar | 54.5kg | 2:21.24 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $4.20 |

Jockey: W Levesque
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Machecoul on April 21 over 2950m, slow going head behind Danse Etoilee with 58kg. The start before that 5th of 14 at Argentan on April 9 over 2500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Nubuck carrying 54.5kg at $17. Working up to a win. Will take plenty of beating.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 21/04/2025 | 12 | MDN CF 3 | $19,000.00 | Machecoul | 2950m | Soft | Julien Guillochon | 58kg | 3:21.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
5/14 | 09/04/2025 | 14 | MDN CG 3 | $36,270.00 | Argentan | 2500m | Soft | Thomas Courtalon | 54.5kg | 2:44.00 | - | 13 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
5/13 | 26/03/2025 | 131 | MDN 3 | $36,210.00 | Pornichet | 2400m | Neutral | Thomas Courtalon | 54.5kg | 2:31.60 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
11/11 | 15/11/2024 | 13 | MDN CG 2 | $49,590.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | SH | Marie Velon | 56.5kg | 2:19.74 | - | 7 |
| 21.5L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 02/11/2024 | 34 | EBF (D) 2 | $14,876.00 | Koln | 1850m | Soft | Andrea Ricupa | 52kg | 2:02.54 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
4/4 | 29/09/2024 | - | EBF (D) 2 | $16,287.00 | Hannover | 2000m | Good Soft | Hugo Boutin | 58kg | 2:10.90 | - | 4 |
| 21.5L | $8.30 |

Jockey: J Marien
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at Longchamp on May 29 over 2700m, 8 len behind Walma carrying 52.5kg at $35. The start before that 11th of 13 at Nancy on May 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lady Madeira carrying 52.5kg at $9.30. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 29/05/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $44,400.00 | Longchamp | 2700m | Good Soft | D Breux | 52.5kg | 3:01.24 | - | 3 |
| 8.6L | $35.00 |
11/13 | 20/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $35,520.00 | Nancy | 2000m | Soft | Mickaelle Michel | 52.5kg | 2:04.56 | - | 7 |
| 6.2L | $9.30 |
9/10 | 07/05/2025 | 16 | CLM 3 | $40,850.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 2:09.40 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.20 |
5/16 | 21/04/2025 | 11 | HCP F 3 | $43,180.00 | Fontainebleau | 1600m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 1:41.98 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.20 |
3/11 | 10/04/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $36,270.00 | Chantilly | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 59kg | 2:07.14 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
4/13 | 31/03/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $48,280.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Maxime Guyon | 55kg | 1:57.96 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: M Favriaux
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 3rd of 9 at Compiegne on May 21 over 2400m, 4 len behind Hunter's Luck carrying 50.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Saint-Malo on July 15 over 1100m, 10 len behind Fiction with 56.5kg at $12. Needs to lift on the last run to be competitive this time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 21/05/2025 | 310 | CLM 3 | $40,850.00 | Compiegne | 2400m | Good | Malone Favriaux | 50.5kg | 2:41.91 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $61.00 |
5/5 | 15/07/2024 | 23 | CLM 2 | $20,130.00 | Saint Malo | 1100m | Good | Rosario Mangione | 56.5kg | 1:04.05 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
10/10 | 22/06/2024 | - | UNR F 2 | $49,020.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Soft | Frida Valle Skar | 55.5kg | 1:30.74 | - | 7 |
| 29.1L | $25.00 |