Strasbourg Race 5 - Federation Est Hurdle
THE LIKELY LAD (9) Looked good when 2nd last time in a chase at Nancy but back to a shorter distance. Has the ability to figure. RISK OF LOVE (4) Towards the rear last time in a chase at Lyon Parilly. Giving another go here. Has to be strongly considered. TIPPERARY SUNSET (1) Didn't finish in a chase at Dieppe. Expecting to settle positively. Right in this. JOLI LOOK (5) First up after 37 weeks and tidy run when 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Vittel. Jockey Josef Bartos is a plus. Has scope so do not ignore.

Jockey: L Philipperon
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 47 days. First-up after 11 months fell at Dieppe on April 30 over 3900m. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 10 runners at Royan La Palmyre on April 21 2025 over 4100m, 20 len behind Top Team Gun with 68kg. Forgive first-up failure. Rates well here, so worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 30/04/2026 | 315 | STPLE CL3 H 5U | $40,130.00 | Dieppe | 3900m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 68kg | 4:45.30 | 4-10-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.30 |
| 4/16 | 19/06/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $116,200.00 | Dieppe | 3800m | Soft | Tristan Lemagnen | 70kg | 4:28.10 | 9-7-4 | 0 |
| 5.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2025 | 35 | HDLE CL3 H 5U | $94,140.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SH | Simon Planque | 66kg | 4:18.83 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.40 |
| 5/10 | 21/04/2025 | 23 | HDLE CL4 H 5U | $25,910.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 4100m | SH | Angelo Zuliani | 68kg | 5:13.40 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.2L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2025 | 826 | HDLE CL3 H 5U | $44,830.00 | Fontainebleau | 3800m | Soft | Francesco Mula | 67kg | 4:29.38 | 4-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/5 | 24/12/2022 | 33 | STPLE CL1 CF 3 | $57,010.00 | Pau | 3400m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 67kg | 4:13.30 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: James Reveley
Weight: 69kgs
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Comments
Last start finished fourth of 16 runners at Longchamp on June 4 over 3000m, on slow going 2.5 len behind God Save The Queen carrying 55kg at $40. Race before finished sixth of 11 runners at Moulins on May 9 over 3800m, slow track; 14 len behind Larzac Du Mathan carrying 70kg at $86. Sure to improve again. Top chance at best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 04/06/2026 | 26 | HCP CL4 H 4U | $23,380.00 | Longchamp | 3000m | Soft | Laura Grosso | 55kg | 3:17.58 | 9-12-4 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $40.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | HDLE CL3 H 5U | $39,340.00 | Moulin | 3800m | Soft | Theo Dumouch | 70kg | 3:36.40 | 10-7-6 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $86.00 |
| 0/14 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | HDLE CL3 H 5U | $40,130.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3800m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 70kg | 4:43.68 | 13-14-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $20.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/03/2026 | 180 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $43,120.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3800m | SH | Giovanni Boinard | 69kg | 4:56.35 | 8-2-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $45.00 |
| 0/11 | 16/09/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $46,430.00 | Lyon Parilly | 4000m | Soft | Clement Guitraud | 67.5kg | 4:54.53 | 9-9-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $28.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2025 | 16 | HDLE CL4 H 5U | $37,300.00 | Vittel | 3800m | Soft | Clement Guitraud | 69kg | 4:26.26 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: N Ferreira
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start pulled up at Auteuil on May 17 over 3900m. Run before finished fifth of 13 runners at this track on May 8 over 3800m, 17 len behind Rock Teen carrying 70kg at $7.20. Go close. Ratings riser.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/18 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | HCP HDLE H 6U | $67,210.00 | Auteuil | 3900m | SH | Alexis Gautron | 71.5kg | 4:56.86 | 17-14-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/05/2026 | 47 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $42,620.00 | Strasbourg | 3800m | SH | Corentin Smeulders | 70kg | 4:41.49 | 13-9-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $7.20 |
| 2/12 | 22/03/2026 | 207 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $43,120.00 | Strasbourg | 3800m | SH | Corentin Smeulders | 68kg | 4:39.57 | 11-5-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $55.00 |
| 0/7 | 27/08/2025 | 33 | STPLE CL3 5U | $42,630.00 | Vittel | 4200m | Soft | Geoffrey Re | 72kg | 5:13.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 0/10 | 25/07/2025 | 18 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $46,510.00 | Vittel | 4200m | Soft | Tom Servier | 69kg | 4:57.19 | 9-10-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/07/2025 | 28 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $50,090.00 | Vittel | 4200m | Soft | Tom Servier | 67.5kg | 4:49.66 | 5-7-5 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $6.90 |

Jockey: C Lefebvre
Weight: 68kgs
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Useful gelding. Last run lost his rider at Lyon-Parilly on June 6 over 4100m. Run before held ground to the line finished second of 7 runners at Lyon-Parilly on May 14 over 4100m, 1.0 len behind Kind Lovely with 69kg at $13. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 06/06/2026 | 23 | STPLE CL1 H 5U | $100,650.00 | Lyon Parilly | 4100m | SH | Harry Kimber | 67kg | 4:58.12 | 4-10-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/05/2026 | 26 | STPLE CL2 H 5U | $45,900.00 | Lyon Parilly | 4100m | SH | Harry Kimber | 69kg | 5:06.73 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/14 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | HDLE CL3 H 5U | $40,130.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3800m | Soft | Titouan Sporli | 71kg | 4:43.68 | 3-13-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | 32 | HDLE CL4 H 5U | $26,530.00 | Moulin | 3800m | Soft | James Reveley | 68kg | 4:45.90 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 193 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $47,540.00 | Toulouse | 3500m | Heavy | James Reveley | 71kg | 4:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2025 | 39 | STPLE CL1 H 5U | $85,260.00 | Dieppe | 3900m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 69kg | 4:44.60 | 6-6-8 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $9.70 |

Jockey: J Bartos
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign 4 in a small field at Lyon-Parilly November 22 over 4100m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Laguinte carrying 72kg at $5.40. First up last campaign 2 of 7 runners at Pardubice May 24 2025 over 3500m, 2.75 len behind Rate with 68.5kg at $3.50. Expect he will be forward enough.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $45,940.00 | Lyon Parilly | 4100m | Heavy | Thomas Beaurain | 72kg | 5:28.68 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $5.40 |
| 1/6 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | STPLE 5U | $29,028.00 | Pardubice | 4400m | Good 3.5 | Josef Bartos | 70kg | 5:36.25 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 0/9 | 28/09/2025 | 47 | G1 STPLE 5U | $178,571.00 | Merano | 4000m | Heavy | Lukas Matusky | 67.5kg | 5:04.20 | - | 6 |
| 99.0L | $22.19 |
| 2/7 | 12/08/2025 | 52 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $46,180.00 | Vittel | 3800m | Good Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 72.5kg | 4:26.66 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/06/2025 | 28 | STPLE 5U | $21,216.00 | Pardubice | 3900m | Good 3.4 | Thomas Beaurain | 70kg | 4:51.49 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2025 | 224 | STPLE II 5U | $13,533.00 | Pardubice | 3500m | Good 3.4 | Thomas Beaurain | 68.5kg | 4:03.91 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: A Chesneau
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 39 days. First-up after nearly two years finished seventh of 13 runners at this track on May 8 over 3800m, 19 len behind Rock Teen carrying 64.5kg at $51. Previously second-up finished fourth of 8 starters at La Teste De Buch on July 3 2024 over 3900m, 10 len behind Panarea carrying 68kg at $4.30. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 08/05/2026 | 621 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $42,620.00 | Strasbourg | 3800m | SH | Antoine Masson | 64.5kg | 4:41.49 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 19.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $33,280.00 | Pompadour | 3900m | Soft | Anthony Beaudoire | 63.5kg | 4:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2024 | 7 | HDLE CL4 H 45 | $28,990.00 | Pompadour | 3400m | Soft | Francesco Mula | 67kg | 4:08.60 | 4-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 0/7 | 21/07/2024 | 18 | STPLE CL3 H 5 | $27,380.00 | La Roche-Posay | 4200m | Good | Francesco Mula | 65kg | 5:14.06 | 1-7-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2024 | 24 | HDLE CL3 H 5 | $41,870.00 | La Teste De Buch | 3900m | Good Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 68kg | 4:51.89 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 09/06/2024 | 576 | HDLE CL5 H 45 | $22,880.00 | Limoges | 3400m | Good | Anthony Beaudoire | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: A Masson
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last at Wissembourg on April 12 over 2400m, 22 len behind Lollypop De Cotte with 64kg. Last start finished fifth in a small field at Wissembourg on May 1 over 3000m, 58 len behind Bathysseur with 64kg. Unlikely to beat them all home but may just sneak into the top three.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | 19 | CL4 H 4U | $13,110.00 | Wissembourg | 3000m | Good Soft | Antonin Roussel | 64kg | 3:17.81 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 58.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | CL4 H 4U | $13,380.00 | Wissembourg | 2400m | Good | Antonin Roussel | 64kg | 2:40.55 | - | 7 |
| 22.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: T Vodrazka
Weight: 68kgs
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Comments
Last start eased back early on finished eighth of 10 runners at Nancy on June 5 over 3800m, slow track; 30 len behind Le Petit Nice carrying 70kg at $55. Race before finished fifth of 10 starters at Mulheim on May 17 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Night Lord carrying 54kg at $29. Others going much better leading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | HDLE CLM H 5U | $30,840.00 | Nancy | 3800m | Soft | Antonin Roussel | 70kg | 4:38.27 | 9-9-8 | 0 |
| 30.9L | $55.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2026 | 41 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $24,590.00 | Mulheim | 2400m | Good Soft | Miguel Lopez | 54kg | 2:37.71 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $29.00 |
| 12/13 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $13,712.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Miguel Lopez | 54kg | 2:37.63 | - | 13 |
| 14.3L | $17.10 |
| 2/14 | 22/03/2026 | 98 | HCP IV (F) 4U | $10,199.00 | Mulheim | 2100m | Good Soft | Miguel Lopez | 56kg | 2:24.24 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $26.90 |
| 12/12 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $10,638.00 | Dortmund | 2500m | W | Michael Cadeddu | 58kg | 2:54.27 | - | 11 |
| 59.4L | $20.70 |
| 4/12 | 15/11/2025 | 34 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $14,134.00 | Krefeld | 2200m | SH | Vanesa Csernak | 49kg | 2:27.63 | - | 10 |
| 10.5L | $24.50 |

Jockey: F Giles
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after nine months finished second in a small field at Nancy on May 20 over 4700m, on slow going 1.5 len behind Mister Alex with 72kg at $6.50. Previously second-up finished second of 11 starters at Clairefontaine on June 30 over 3900m, slow track; 2.5 len behind Charmino with 68.5kg at $8. Strong chance and expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/05/2026 | 248 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $45,900.00 | Nancy | 4700m | Soft | Felix De Giles | 72kg | 5:54.68 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 0/12 | 14/09/2025 | 18 | STPLE CL1 H 5U | $89,290.00 | Strasbourg | 4200m | SH | James Reveley | 67.5kg | 5:25.77 | 2-11-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 0/13 | 27/08/2025 | 30 | LR HCP STPLE H 5U | $156,310.00 | Clairefontaine | 4500m | Soft | James Reveley | 67.5kg | 5:19.90 | 1-10-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 10/15 | 28/07/2025 | 28 | HCP STPLE 5U | $148,480.00 | Clairefontaine | 3900m | Soft | James Reveley | 67kg | 4:48.20 | 15-12-10 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 30/06/2025 | 41 | STPLE CL3 H 5U | $65,140.00 | Clairefontaine | 3900m | Soft | James Reveley | 68.5kg | 4:53.80 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2025 | 251 | STPLE CL1 COND H 5U | $95,910.00 | Nancy | 4700m | Soft | James Reveley | 69kg | 5:44.06 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: B Claudic
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 39 days. First-up after six months finished third of 13 starters at this track on May 8 over 3800m, 11 len behind Rock Teen carrying 69kg at $45. Previously second-up finished ninth of 10 starters at Fontainebleau on October 13 over 4200m, on slow going 37 len behind Icare Du Seuil carrying 66kg at $51. Fitter for run. Place best.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 08/05/2026 | 183 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $42,620.00 | Strasbourg | 3800m | SH | Dylan Ubeda | 69kg | 4:41.49 | 12-5-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $45.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE CL3 H 5 | $42,400.00 | Fontainebleau | 3800m | Soft | Benoit Claudic | 67kg | 4:20.45 | 7-11-10 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $53.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/10/2025 | 47 | HDLE CL3 H 5U | $42,480.00 | Fontainebleau | 4200m | Soft | Benoit Claudic | 66kg | 4:49.70 | 9-10-9 | 0 |
| 37.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2025 | 675 | HDLE CL4 H 5U | $37,300.00 | Vittel | 3800m | Soft | Benoit Claudic | 67kg | 4:26.26 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 28.2L | $38.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/10/2023 | 28 | 3 | $17,210.00 | Saumur | 3200m | Soft | Enzo Corallo | 67kg | 3:46.37 | - | 5 |
| 14.1L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/09/2023 | - | 3 | $17,650.00 | La-Roche-Sur-Yon | 2400m | Good | Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux | 64kg | 2:58.49 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |