Vichy Race 5 - Verdalle Stakes
BLACK DU MORVAN (4) has performed well in both starts to date including in placing a head second over 2850m at Sable-sur-Sarthe. Selected to break through for her first win. Robin Of Navan gelding DAHMAN (6) is a half-brother to multiple winner Demoiselle Kap. Bold show expected on debut. Telecaster filly MEETA (8) is a half-sister to winners Montserrat and Swing The Ring. Shortlisted debuting for good connections. MYRIA DE BERCE (7) showed ability in placing second over hurdles at Bordeaux on debut. Of note despite disappointing in a 3400m flat maiden at Moulins on her first start of the year.
Jockey: E Corallo
Weight: 66kgs
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At debut, 5th of 10 at Nort-sur-Erdre on April 5 over 3200m, 8 len behind Stewie Des Bois with 63kg. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
Last Starts 48 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 | 05/04/2026 | - | CL4 H 4U | $13,380.00 | Nort-Sur-Erdre | 3200m | Good | Anthony Bernard | 63kg | 3:42.48 | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D Breux
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Orleans on April 19 over 3400m, 3 len behind Serpentar with 61.5kg. The race before that 10th of 14 at Saumur on March 29 over 2700m, on a slow track; 16 len behind La Chocolatine with 64.5kg. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | CL4 H 4U | $13,380.00 | Orleans | 3400m | Good Soft | Gary Sanchez | 61.5kg | 4:03.00 | 2-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 10/14 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | CL4 CF 4 | $13,270.00 | Saumur | 2700m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 64.5kg | 2:51.74 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $1.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/03/2026 | 25 | CL3 H 4U | $16,750.00 | Lignieres | 2400m | Soft | Maxime Foulon | 62kg | 2:45.00 | 3-4-12 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $50.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | MDN 4U | $13,920.00 | Machecoul | 2350m | Heavy | Christopher Grosbois | 56kg | 2:40.22 | - | 8 |
| 59.9L | $101.00 |
| 14/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | CL4 CF 4 | $16,130.00 | Durtal | 2300m | Heavy | Yoann Barille | 62.5kg | 2:37.82 | 13-15-14 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: P Remoue
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 6th of 12 at Nancy on November 16 over 3000m, 9 len behind Rue De Savoie with 59.5kg. Returned from break 8th of 12 at Fougeres on May 1 over 3200m, 11 len behind Belle De Beaufai carrying 62.5kg. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/05/2026 | 166 | CL4 H 45 | $13,110.00 | Fougeres | 3200m | Good | Camille Thelier-Mele | 62.5kg | 3:35.42 | - | 13 |
| 11.4L | $1.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | CF 3 | $17,840.00 | Nancy | 3000m | SH | Giovanni Sias | 59.5kg | 3:29.33 | - | 5 |
| 9.4L | $1.00 |
Jockey: O Andigne
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 13 at Lignieres on March 7 over 2400m, slow going 2 len behind Loverose with 62kg at $2.40. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Sablé-sur-Sarthe on April 19 over 2850m, head behind Just One Spirit with 65kg. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | 43 | CL4 H 4U | $13,380.00 | Sable-Sur-Sarthe | 2850m | Good Soft | Paul Lotout | 65kg | 3:19.49 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 4/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | CL3 H 4U | $16,750.00 | Lignieres | 2400m | Soft | Pierre Remoue | 62kg | 2:45.00 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
Jockey: W Levesque
Weight: 64kgs
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At debut, 8th of 14 at Saumur on March 29 over 2700m, slow going 13 len behind La Chocolatine carrying 66kg. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 29/03/2026 | - | CL4 CF 4 | $13,270.00 | Saumur | 2700m | Soft | David Gallon | 66kg | 2:51.74 | 9-8-8 | 11 |
| 13.6L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Y Barille
Weight: 64kgs
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This Robin Of Navan gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Expect there will be plenty of interest from punters.
Jockey: C Guitraud
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 2nd in a small field at Bordeaux on May 5 2025 over 3300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lewis Grey with 65kg at $28. Went for a break before returning ran last of 11 at Moulins on May 9 over 3400m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Kohama carrying 52.5kg at $13. Needs more time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 09/05/2026 | 369 | MDN H 4U | $19,510.00 | Moulin | 3400m | Soft | Margot Romary | 52.5kg | 3:59.60 | 2-11-11 | 5 |
| 30.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $53,290.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3300m | Soft | Stephane Paillard | 65kg | 4:10.93 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $28.00 |
Jockey: S Planque
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Telecaster - Mezah) making her debut. Should be ready to fire.
Jockey: Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when failed to make an impression; 6th of 12 at Le Lion-d'angers on August 3 over 3000m, 8 len behind Silver Laser carrying 57.5kg at $7.90. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | CL3 H 3U | $21,140.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 3000m | Good Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 57.5kg | 3:22.76 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $7.90 |
Jockey: J Claudic
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 14 at Saint Brieuc on March 1 over 3100m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Murmure D Etoile with 62.5kg. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 01/03/2026 | - | CL4 CF 4 | $13,270.00 | Saint Brieuc | 3100m | Heavy | Pierre Remoue | 62.5kg | 3:34.66 | 10-6-6 | 11 |
| 24.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: M Cabal
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, got back early 8th of 11 at Moulins on April 9 over 3400m, on a slow track; 44 len behind Queen Laurie with 54.5kg at $30. Second-up second last of 14 at Le Mans on April 21 over 3200m, 29 len behind Never Risk with 55kg at $123. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | MDN H 4U | $19,900.00 | Le Mans | 3200m | Good | Perrine Cheyer | 55kg | 3:27.86 | 13-13-13 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $123.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN H 4U | $19,900.00 | Moulin | 3400m | Soft | Jerome Claudic | 54.5kg | 4:03.40 | 10-11-8 | 7 |
| 44.9L | $30.00 |