Toulouse Race 8 - Du Souvenir Stakes
THE TOP GATSBY (5) finished fourth attempting a class two contest at Angers in latest. Holds winning form over this distance and can rebound with a win. Leading contender. SIMCA MILLE (4) represents noted connections. Makes first French start since finishing tenth in the 2023 G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Last seen running a disappointing seventh in the G1 H.H. The Amir Trophy at Al Rayyan. Respect markedly down in grade. MARIANACHIC (1) finished sixth making seasonal reappearance in the Listed Prix Right Royal at Saint-Cloud. Possibilities second-up. MONONOF (2) rounds out the shortlist.

Jockey: H Lebouc
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 7 at Saint-Cloud in LR on March 29 over 3000m, slow going 3 len behind Bel Et Bien with 57kg at $24. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Morlaix on March 24 2024 over 2600m, in the wet; 102 len behind Super Alex carrying 57kg. Winning claims if anywhere near his best.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 29/03/2025 | 123 | LR OPEN H 4U | $89,660.00 | Saint Cloud | 3000m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 57kg | 3:32.11 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $24.00 |
6/15 | 26/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CL2 3U | $87,600.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Hugo Lebouc | 62kg | 2:39.11 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $12.00 |
4/8 | 01/11/2024 | 62 | LR OPEN 3U | $99,170.00 | Nantes | 2400m | Heavy | Hugo Lebouc | 57.5kg | 2:45.38 | - | 7 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
8/10 | 31/08/2024 | 46 | LR OPEN 3U | $99,830.00 | Craon | 2400m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 58.5kg | 2:34.42 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
3/12 | 16/07/2024 | 19 | LR OPEN 4U | $83,740.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good | Hugo Lebouc | 57kg | 2:30.57 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
4/5 | 27/06/2024 | 25 | CL2 4U | $35,950.00 | La Teste De Buch | 2400m | Good Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 56.5kg | 2:32.86 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.30 |

Jockey: I Mendizabal
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 39 days. Resuming 7th of 10 at Fontainebleau on March 18 over 3000m, 11 len behind Kathina carrying 57kg at $19. Last start ran last of 8 at Lyon-Parilly on April 19 over 2400m, slow going 9 len behind Sir Siljan with 57kg at $11. Rates highly and is among the chances.
Last Starts 41 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 | 19/04/2025 | 32 | CL2 4U | $38,000.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 2:39.15 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 18/03/2025 | 185 | CL2 H 4U | $45,080.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 3:06.80 | - | 8 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
4/5 | 14/09/2024 | 29 | CL2 4U | $35,830.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2450m | Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 58.5kg | 2:44.40 | - | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.20 |
5/5 | 16/08/2024 | 90 | CL2 4U | $44,930.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57.5kg | 2:36.60 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $5.80 |
3/6 | 18/05/2024 | 62 | LR OPEN 4U | $85,110.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 57kg | 2:40.73 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
2/6 | 17/03/2024 | 129 | CL2 4U | $36,610.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 58kg | 2:41.63 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: M Romary
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Useful gelding. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Tarbes May 12 over 2300m on a rain affected track defeating Pretty Storm with 60kg at $14. The start before that 8th of 16 at this track on April 20 over 2400m, 9 len behind Hatim with 60kg at $23. Has confidence back and worth thought again.
Last Starts 18 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 | 12/05/2025 | 22 | HCP CL3 4U | $35,520.00 | Tarbes | 2300m | Soft | Margot Romary | 60kg | 2:23.90 | - | 14 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
8/16 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | HCP CL3 4U | $34,540.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | SH | Shana Topin | 60kg | 2:27.70 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
9/15 | 22/03/2025 | 52 | HCP CL3 4U | $32,680.00 | La Teste De Buch | 2400m | Soft | Marie-Anne Bernadet | 62kg | 2:42.70 | - | 16 |
| 11.2L | $27.00 |
8/13 | 29/01/2025 | 66 | HCP CL3 5U | $38,530.00 | Pau | 2400m | Neutral | Marie-Anne Bernadet | 61.5kg | 2:28.90 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
5/8 | 24/11/2024 | 13 | LR OPEN 3U | $99,170.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | SH | Marie-Anne Bernadet | 58kg | 2:36.00 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $33.00 |
1/16 | 11/11/2024 | 29 | HCP CL2 3U | $87,600.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | Soft | Marie-Anne Bernadet | 57.5kg | 2:30.50 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $74.00 |

Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Al Rayyan in the QAG1 February 15 over 2300m, 20 len behind Rebel's Romance carrying 58kg. First up last campaign third of 11 at Al Rayyan January 18 over 2200m, 0.8 len behind Aafoor with 58kg. Top hope.
Last Starts 104 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 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | QAG1 OPEN 4U | $1,106,195.00 | Doha | 2300m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 2:14.96 | - | 8 |
| 20.8L | $1.00 |
3/11 | 18/01/2025 | 294 | OPEN 4U | $44,248.00 | Doha | 2200m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 2:17.05 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
9/12 | 30/03/2024 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $9,230,770.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | James Doyle | 57kg | 2:26.72 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $77.30 |
6/11 | 17/02/2024 | 28 | QAG3 OPEN 4U | $1,041,667.00 | Doha | 2400m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:28.84 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $1.00 |
1/11 | 20/01/2024 | 111 | OPEN 4U | $40,323.00 | Doha | 2200m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:21.87 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
10/15 | 01/10/2023 | 49 | G1 OPEN HM 3U | $8,196,720.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Good Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 59.5kg | 2:25.50 | - | 15 |
| 6.6L | $19.00 |

Jockey: A Werle
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 at La Teste De Buch in LR on March 22 over 2000m, 7 len behind Dilawar carrying 55.5kg at $19. Last start 4th of 8 at Angers on April 26 over 2300m, 2 len behind Raimondin carrying 56.5kg at $4.70. Looks ready to win.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | CL2 4U | $38,000.00 | Angers | 2300m | Good Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 56.5kg | 2:19.28 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |
10/12 | 22/03/2025 | 107 | LR OPEN 4U | $84,970.00 | La Teste De Buch | 2000m | Good Soft | Eddy Hardouin | 55.5kg | 2:05.00 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 05/12/2024 | 22 | CL2 4U | $35,599.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Maryline Eon | 57kg | 2:04.20 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
1/9 | 13/11/2024 | 25 | CL2 4U | $36,360.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Maryline Eon | 59kg | 2:00.50 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
1/11 | 19/10/2024 | 35 | CL2 4U | $35,540.00 | Pau | 2000m | Neutral | Maryline Eon | 57kg | 2:02.09 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
3/5 | 14/09/2024 | 25 | CL2 4U | $35,830.00 | Mont De Marsan | 2450m | Soft | Marlene Meyer | 58.5kg | 2:44.40 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $2.90 |