Saint Cloud Race 8 - Penthesilee Stakes
MAGELLAN (3) returned to action with a 2L third contesting a 2200m conditions race at Fontainebleau. Selected to register his third win in five starts over this distance. BOULEVARD BLANQUI (4) performed well in placing 2.25L third in a 2400m event held on very heavy going at Lyon-Parilly on his first French start. Expected to play a leading role. LOVELYMATCH (8) has been off the track since placing 3.5L second in a 2000m conditions event at Strasbourg in May last year. Must be considered. EUGENE SMITH (1) lost out by 0.5L in recording a fourth place finish over 2000m at Pau on November. One to note.

Jockey: C Brechon
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Pau All Weather November 13 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Thundering with 56.5kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Bordeaux April 5 2025 over 1900m slow track defeating Azov with 59kg. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/11/2025 | 22 | CL2 3U | $35,510.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Romain Dubord | 56.5kg | 2:02.10 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | CL2 4U | $35,580.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Romain Dubord | 53.5kg | 2:06.50 | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/16 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | HCP CL2 4U | $90,890.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Cristian Demuro | 60kg | 1:54.69 | - | 11 |
| 2.1L | $9.80 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2025 | 33 | CL2 4U | $35,700.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1600m | Soft | Romain Dubord | 54.5kg | 1:43.67 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/14 | 27/07/2025 | 31 | HCP CL2 4U | $91,060.00 | La Teste De Buch | 2000m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 59.5kg | 2:00.45 | 10-8-7 | 14 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/16 | 26/06/2025 | 33 | HCP CL2 4U | $93,310.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1800m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 59.5kg | 1:50.40 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: P Menges
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Deauville All Weather November 25 over 2500m, 3 len behind Hasapiko with 59.5kg at $21. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track April 4 2025 over 2100m, a head behind Odemar with 59kg at $4. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 135 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 25/11/2025 | 51 | HCP CL2 3U | $89,930.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Jerome Claudic | 59.5kg | 2:38.40 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/10/2025 | 21 | HCP CL1 3U | $128,570.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Jerome Claudic | 58kg | 2:06.32 | 15-14-9 | 13 |
| 6.4L | $55.00 |
| 5/14 | 14/09/2025 | 24 | HCP CL1 3U | $171,430.00 | Longchamp | 1850m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 54.5kg | 1:56.17 | - | 12 |
| 7.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | 39 | CL2 4U | $35,700.00 | Chateaubriant | 1950m | Soft | Jerome Moutard | 57kg | 2:00.56 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2025 | 36 | CL2 4U | $35,960.00 | Aix Les Bains | 1800m | Good | Mathieu Calbrix | 54kg | 1:52.80 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2025 | 27 | CL3 4U | $26,410.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2000m | Soft | Mathieu Calbrix | 52.5kg | 2:16.94 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: R Valais
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year 3rd of 9 at Fontainebleau on March 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cassius with 52.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Chantilly All Weather on February 13 2025 over 1900m, 4 len behind Wakaburn carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/03/2026 | 354 | CL3 4U | $27,360.00 | Fontainebleau | 2200m | Soft | Adrian Le Lay Martin | 52.5kg | 2:25.64 | 4-5-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 28/03/2025 | 43 | CL2 4U | $46,550.00 | Compiegne | 2400m | Good Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56kg | 2:35.07 | 8-9-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2025 | 28 | CL2 4U | $45,080.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Luca Carboni | 54.5kg | 1:56.46 | - | 4 |
| 3.9L | $5.10 |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2025 | 138 | CL2 4U | $45,230.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Luca Carboni | 54.5kg | 1:54.86 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $6.10 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2024 | 45 | LR OPEN 3U | $99,830.00 | Craon | 2400m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58.5kg | 2:34.42 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |
| 4/9 | 17/07/2024 | 24 | G3 OPEN 3U | $128,824.00 | Vichy | 2000m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 2:06.70 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: M Lukova
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 3rd of 7 at Lyon-Parilly on March 15 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Enea with 59.5kg at $15. At only start last preparation 3rd of 12 at Kincsem Park on September 7 over 2400m, behind Claymore with 62kg at $9.50. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 189 | CL2 4U | $33,330.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | SH | Hugo Besnier | 59.5kg | 2:41.70 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/09/2025 | 77 | $180,059.00 | Kincsem Park | 2400m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 62kg | 2:26.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.50 | |
| 2/11 | 22/06/2025 | - | STKS I 4U | $21,216.00 | Praha | 2400m | Good Firm 3.2 | Jaroslav Linek | 59kg | 2:28.35 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: L Groualle
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Chantilly June 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Bullace with 54.5kg at $19. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Cholet June 2 over 1900m, 2 len behind Teardrop Explodes with 52.5kg at $8.90. May need this run.
Last Starts 298 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 15/06/2025 | 13 | HCP CL1 4U | $132,040.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Good Soft | Ronan Thomas | 54.5kg | 1:48.50 | - | 9 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/06/2025 | 107 | CL3 4U | $26,410.00 | Cholet | 1900m | Good | Dylan Salmon | 52.5kg | 1:57.94 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $8.90 |
| 5/10 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 4U | $26,316.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Andrew Slattery | 57kg | 2:00.24 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/02/2025 | 26 | MDN 4U | $26,316.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:39.13 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/01/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $31,579.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 1:51.01 | - | 7 |
| 7.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 28/12/2024 | 35 | MDN 3U | $25,210.00 | Jebel Ali | 1950m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 57kg | 2:02.05 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.10 |

Jockey: A Peltier
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at Meydan February 6 over 1800m, 7 len behind Dividend with 59.5kg at $81. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Meydan in the G2 Al Rashidiya December 19 over 1800m, 13 len behind Opera Ballo with 57.5kg at $31. Winning hope.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | HCP90-110 3U | $136,187.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Malone Favriaux | 59.5kg | 1:49.54 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | HCP90-110 4U | $142,276.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Adrie De Vries | 58.5kg | 1:47.68 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 85 | G2 OPEN 3U | $354,167.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Y | Adrie De Vries | 57.5kg | 1:48.13 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2025 | 46 | CL2 4U | $35,890.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1900m | SH | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 57kg | 2:02.34 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 8/18 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | HCP CL1 3U | $170,520.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good | Theo Bachelot | 60.5kg | 1:35.39 | - | 20 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2025 | 17 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,948.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 1:38.59 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |

Jockey: L Le Geay
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 12th of 16 at this track on March 15 over 2400m, on a wet track; 27 len behind Quest For Magic with 55.5kg at $24. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at Longchamp on September 11 over 2400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Don't Shut Me Down with 57.5kg at $5.60. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 15/03/2026 | 145 | HCP CL2 4U | $84,410.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Heavy | Clement Lecoeuvre | 55.5kg | 2:43.56 | 11-8-12 | 10 |
| 27.9L | $24.00 |
| 9/16 | 21/10/2025 | 40 | HCP 3 | $93,450.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 59kg | 2:36.90 | 15-10-9 | 16 |
| 6.0L | $6.40 |
| 2/15 | 11/09/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $94,290.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 57.5kg | 2:36.63 | 11-9-2 | 14 |
| 0.4L | $5.60 |
| 5/16 | 15/08/2025 | 64 | HCP 3 | $93,780.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56.5kg | 2:30.90 | 16-15-5 | 16 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/06/2025 | 18 | CL2 3 | $49,300.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56kg | 2:36.03 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/14 | 25/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $97,690.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Good Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56.5kg | 2:10.47 | 2-4-3 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: D Truelle
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Strasbourg May 28 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Pleaseman carrying 52kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Orleans May 11 over 2700m defeating Romanello carrying 53kg. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 316 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 | 28/05/2025 | 17 | CL2 4U | $39,080.00 | Strasbourg | 2000m | Good Soft | Maelie Pien | 52kg | 2:08.48 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/05/2025 | 218 | CL4 4U | $14,210.00 | Orleans | 2700m | Good Soft | Sophie Chuette | 53kg | 3:21.80 | 1-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/10/2024 | 16 | HDLE CL4 F 3 | $37,160.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 66kg | 4:10.57 | 6-5-6 | 0 |
| 77.5L | $5.40 |
| 0/12 | 19/09/2024 | 98 | HDLE UNR F 3 | $100,980.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Kenegan Deniel | 67kg | 4:12.22 | 12-12-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/13 | 13/06/2024 | 18 | CL3 3 | $26,140.00 | Strasbourg | 2000m | Good Soft | Augustin Madamet | 55.5kg | 2:15.16 | 6-4-3 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $6.20 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2024 | - | 3 | $18,000.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 59.5kg | 2:43.54 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |