Toulouse Race 2 - Grazac Hurdle
Roman Candle gelding ROME ANTIQUE (3) lost out by 0.5L in placing second to a subsequent winner in a 3800m handicap hurdle at Angers in December. Selected to break her maiden at the fifth attempt. Unraced Bande mare LOLITA DE BALME (11) is expected to deliver a big effort debuting for a top stable. BIENBATHY (4) ended last year with a 5.5L second in a 3600m claiming hurdle at Cazaubon Barbotan Therme in September. Shortlisted making his first start for new connections. MRS ROBINSON (2) followed up a 2L second in a 3500m hurdle at Pau with an 8.5L third over 3800m at the same venue. Warrants close consideration.

Jockey: T Sporli
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2.5 len Moulins on December 13 over 3500m defeating Baltus De Buj with 70kg in a hurdle. Second run from a spell finished tenth of 11 runners at Pau on January 13 over 3800m, 38 len behind Touz The Crown carrying 70kg at $7.20. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE CLM H 5 | $33,330.00 | Pau | 3800m | SH | Titouan Sporli | 70kg | 4:45.30 | 9-9-10 | 0 |
| 38.2L | $7.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2025 | 279 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $31,910.00 | Moulin | 3500m | SH | Clement Lefebvre | 70kg | 4:37.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/03/2025 | 28 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $25,040.00 | Moulin | 3500m | Soft | Titouan Sporli | 65kg | 4:17.30 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.7L | $1.00 |
| 0/6 | 09/02/2025 | 21 | STPLE CL3 CF 4 | $61,770.00 | Pau | 3900m | Heavy | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | 5:11.10 | 4-6-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2025 | 15 | HDLE CL1 CF 4 | $83,750.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Clement Lefebvre | 66kg | 4:22.20 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/01/2025 | 125 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $67,000.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Stephane Paillard | 67kg | 4:39.10 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $52.00 |

Jockey: D Rodriguez
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished third of 11 runners at Pau on February 3 over 3800m, in the wet; 8 len behind Bumbasia carrying 66kg at $12. Start before held ground to the line finished second of 14 starters at Pau on January 3 over 3500m, 2 len behind Chadoc with 66kg at $20. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 03/02/2026 | 31 | HDLE CL3 M 5U | $57,720.00 | Pau | 3800m | Heavy | Baptiste Le Clerc | 66kg | 5:00.60 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/14 | 03/01/2026 | 34 | HDLE CL3 M 5 | $59,650.00 | Pau | 3500m | SH | Baptiste Le Clerc | 66kg | 4:35.20 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE CL3 FM 45 | $42,400.00 | Toulouse | 3500m | SH | Gwladys Fradelin | 62kg | 4:21.90 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $36.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $28,270.00 | Agen | 3600m | Heavy | David Rodriguez | 65kg | 4:28.90 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 11 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $30,040.00 | Nimes | 3400m | Soft | Gwladys Fradelin | 61kg | 3:59.57 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $1.00 |
| 10/16 | 21/10/2025 | 9 | HCP CL4 4U | $23,720.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 2400m | Soft | Romain Dubord | 55kg | 2:47.05 | 1-7-10 | 15 |
| 23.0L | $98.00 |

Jockey: A Zuliani
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last campaign 2 of 9 starters at Angers December 6 over 3800m, 0.5 len behind Raffles Honour carrying 70.5kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign 3 of 13 runners at Saint Brieuc October 26 over 3600m, 0.9 len behind Loup Du Large with 67kg. The one to beat on best form.
Last Starts 72 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 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $46,100.00 | Angers | 3800m | SH | Angelo Zuliani | 70.5kg | 4:39.87 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/12 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $90,110.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SH | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 4:13.83 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 20.2L | $25.00 |
| 3/13 | 26/10/2025 | 335 | MHDLE CF 4 | $30,090.00 | Saint Brieuc | 3600m | SH | Tanguy Andrieux | 67kg | 4:28.51 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $1.00 |
| 0/10 | 25/11/2024 | - | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $42,980.00 | Angers | 3400m | Heavy | Kevin Nabet | 66kg | 4:25.68 | 8-9-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: A Renard
Weight: 68kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished second in a small field at Cazaubon Barbotan Therme on September 1 over 3600m, slow track; 5.5 len behind L'anesthesiste with 65kg. First up last campaign finished sixth of 7 runners at Dax on September 7 2024 over 3500m, 24 len behind Larzac Du Mathan with 62kg at $128. Returning in a winnable race.
Last Starts 168 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 | 01/09/2025 | 78 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $17,860.00 | Cazaubon Barbotan Therme | 3600m | Soft | David Rodriguez | 65kg | 4:14.80 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2025 | 17 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $26,410.00 | Nimes | 3900m | Good | David Rodriguez | 63.5kg | 4:41.51 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/05/2025 | 32 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $19,540.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 3500m | Soft | David Rodriguez | 63kg | 4:16.10 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/04/2025 | 42 | STPLE CL4 CF 4 | $31,090.00 | Nimes | 3400m | Good | David Rodriguez | 62kg | 4:09.80 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 63.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/03/2025 | 20 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $18,360.00 | Mont De Marsan | 3800m | Soft | Ugo Amodio | 63kg | 4:26.60 | 9-4-5 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/02/2025 | 57 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $58,430.00 | Toulouse | 3500m | Soft | Praphan Phokaew | 62kg | 4:16.80 | 11-7-5 | 0 |
| 59.0L | $74.00 |

Jockey: E Labaisse
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at Pau on February 8 over 4700m. The run before fell at Pau on February 3 over 4000m. Capable with luck but hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 08/02/2026 | 5 | STPLE CL1 H 5U | $84,890.00 | Pau | 4700m | Heavy | Alexis Gautron | 66kg | 6:21.30 | 7-8-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $65.00 |
| 0/9 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | STPLE CL3 5 | $57,720.00 | Pau | 4000m | Heavy | Gwen Richard | 67.5kg | 5:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $59.00 |
| 0/11 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | STPLE CL3 H 5 | $59,650.00 | Pau | 3800m | Heavy | Mathieu Chailloleau | 68kg | 4:46.40 | 2-10-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $110.00 |
| 0/12 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | STPLE CL2 5 | $64,910.00 | Pau | 3900m | SH | Gwen Richard | 67kg | 5:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $60.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/12/2025 | - | STPLE CL3 4 | $60,280.00 | Pau | 3900m | SH | Gwen Richard | 67kg | 5:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $55.00 |

Jockey: G Richard
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 55 days. First-up after about 18 months pulled up at Pau on December 24 over 3900m. Previously second-up finished fourth of 13 starters at Dieppe on August 30 2024 over 3400m, on slow going 8 len behind Bahyadame with 67kg at $5.90. Forgive first-up failure. Rates well here, so worth another chance.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 24/12/2025 | 481 | STPLE CL3 4 | $60,280.00 | Pau | 3900m | SH | Angelo Zuliani | 65kg | 5:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/13 | 30/08/2024 | 27 | HDLE CL4 F 3 | $38,270.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 67kg | 3:52.80 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.7L | $5.90 |
| 3/10 | 03/08/2024 | - | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $43,260.00 | Senonnes | 3800m | Good Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 63kg | 4:39.43 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: D Gallon
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 3 of 8 starters at Dax June 9 over 3500m, 5.5 len behind Le Phocea carrying 68.5kg. First ever start ran ran last at Bordeaux March 5 over 3700m, slow track; 64 len behind Parabellum D'oroux carrying 65kg at $14. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 252 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/06/2025 | 49 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $44,010.00 | Dax | 3500m | Good Soft | David Gallon | 68.5kg | 4:13.70 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 9/13 | 21/04/2025 | 24 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $29,360.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 3500m | SH | Mickael Mingant | 65kg | 4:16.30 | 13-9-9 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/03/2025 | 23 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $39,660.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3700m | Soft | David Gallon | 65kg | 4:14.21 | 12-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $89.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/03/2025 | - | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $43,410.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3700m | Soft | Lucas Zuliani | 65kg | 4:23.57 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 64.0L | $14.00 |

Jockey: A Coupu
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished eighth of 14 runners at Pau on January 3 over 3500m, 50 len behind Chadoc carrying 66kg at $54. Second run from a spell finished third of 7 runners at Pau on January 30 over 3800m, on rain affected going; 34 len behind Lande D'oudairies with 65kg at $32. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 17 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 | 30/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE CL2 H 5 | $64,910.00 | Pau | 3800m | Heavy | Antoine Coupu | 65kg | 4:58.10 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $32.00 |
| 8/14 | 03/01/2026 | 66 | HDLE CL3 M 5 | $59,650.00 | Pau | 3500m | SH | Antoine Coupu | 66kg | 4:35.20 | 12-7-8 | 0 |
| 50.2L | $54.00 |
| 13/14 | 29/10/2025 | 276 | MDN H 3U | $21,060.00 | Le Mans | 3200m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 57.5kg | 3:33.35 | 13-14-13 | 14 |
| 38.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/15 | 26/01/2025 | - | CL4 CF 4 | $15,910.00 | Durtal | 2300m | Heavy | Antoine Subias | 62.5kg | 2:45.82 | 12-10-7 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: A Lepage
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the third time today. At debut, pulled up at Pau on January 3 over 3500m. Last start finished third of 8 runners at Durtal on February 1 over 2300m, in the wet; 8 len behind Highbourne Karisma carrying 62.5kg. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 29 | CL3 H 5U | $18,680.00 | Durtal | 2300m | Heavy | Enzo Crublet | 62.5kg | 2:37.32 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 0/14 | 03/01/2026 | - | HDLE CL3 M 5 | $59,650.00 | Pau | 3500m | SH | Gwen Richard | 66kg | 4:35.20 | 7-14-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $25.00 |

Jockey: T Lemagnen
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old mare (Bande - Gamine De Balme) making her debut. Fitness query makes this debut a tricky race for her.

Jockey: L Colson
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start lost her rider at Pau on January 23 over 3700m. Before that finished sixth of 14 starters at Pau on January 3 over 3500m, 20 len behind Chadoc with 66kg at $25. Not a genuine type, tested.
Last Starts 24 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 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | STPLE CL3 FM 45 | $59,650.00 | Pau | 3700m | Heavy | Quentin Defontaine | 69kg | 4:46.80 | 10-8-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $74.00 |
| 6/14 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | HDLE CL3 M 5 | $59,650.00 | Pau | 3500m | SH | Edgar Labaisse | 66kg | 4:35.20 | 14-9-6 | 0 |
| 20.2L | $25.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | HDLE CL3 F 4 | $40,780.00 | Moulin | 3800m | SH | Edgar Labaisse | 67kg | 5:03.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/11/2025 | 121 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $42,400.00 | Craon | 3400m | SH | Julian Derouet | 61kg | 3:55.58 | 10-7-7 | 0 |
| 16.9L | $137.00 |
| 0/12 | 01/08/2025 | 215 | HDLE CL4 F 4 | $37,300.00 | Saint Malo | 3900m | Soft | Emilien Manceau | 65kg | 4:49.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $72.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | CL3 3 | $25,890.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Neutral | Zineb El Briouil | 53kg | 2:12.36 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $78.00 |