Vichy Race 4 - Prix Atelier Lacour Stakes
MA SAYNTE BALME (1) lost out by a nose placing second over 2900m at Guerlesquin. Selected to double her career tally. LIEIRA (5) returned from more than a year off the track managing a 3.5L fourth contesting a 2600m event at Morlaix in June. Leading contender. Stablemate of the top pick MYSTERE DES BEAUX (3) has performed well in defeat both previous starts including when placing 1L third competing in a 2400m event at Rochefort-sur-Loire. Strong claims of breaking through for his first win. LE PETIT POUCET (4) recorded a good effort resuming with a 6.25L third trying 2400m at Vittel. Of note stepping up in distance.
Jockey: H.lebouc
Weight: 65.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Guerlesquin on July 27 over 2900m, nose behind Lady Ga with 55.5kg. The race before that 4th in a small field at Corlay on July 14 over 3100m, 7 len behind Lune Rouge with 58.5kg. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
Last Starts 20 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 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | CL4 H 4U | $13,250.00 | Guerlesquin | 2900m | Good Soft | Soufiane Saadi | 55.5kg | 3:20.87 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/07/2026 | 24 | CL4 H 4U | $13,250.00 | Corlay | 3100m | Good Soft | Astrid Peltier | 58.5kg | 3:26.17 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | 4 | $16,230.00 | Niort | 3100m | Good | Soufiane Saadi | 62kg | 3:19.73 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | STPLE CL5 F 4 | $22,730.00 | La Roche-Posay | 3400m | Soft | Theo Dumouch | 68kg | 3:58.57 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/05/2026 | 27 | STPLE CL5 4 | $22,950.00 | Pontivy | 3800m | Good Soft | Arthur Duvacher | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/04/2026 | 183 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $20,070.00 | Loudeac | 3400m | Good Soft | Arthur Duvacher | 64kg | 4:02.82 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: A.baron
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up didn't finish the race at Le Dorat July 14 over 2700m. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Rochefort-sur-Loire on August 3 over 2400m, 4 len behind Morjito with 67.5kg. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/08/2026 | 20 | 4 | $16,390.00 | Rochefort-Sur-Loire | 2400m | Good Soft | Theo Limayrac | 67.5kg | 2:35.47 | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $1.00 |
| 0/6 | 14/07/2026 | 227 | 45 | $16,560.00 | Le Dorat | 2700m | Good Soft | Theo Chevillard | 69kg | 2:56.05 | 6-6-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | 3 | $16,960.00 | Lignieres | 2400m | Soft | Giovanni Sias | 64kg | 2:49.90 | - | 2 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | CG 3 | $26,680.00 | Durtal | 2900m | Soft | Pierre Remoue | 64kg | 3:22.97 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $1.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/10/2025 | 6 | 3 | $15,930.00 | Cluny | 2450m | Good | Louis Bouton | 64kg | 2:47.90 | - | 12 |
| 11.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2025 | 13 | CG 3 | $16,790.00 | Nort-Sur-Erdre | 2500m | Good Soft | Louis Bouton | 64kg | 2:52.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: A.bouille
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Le Dorat on July 14 over 2700m, 5 len behind Madone Cauvelliere with 65kg. Last start 3rd of 7 at Rochefort-sur-Loire on August 3 over 2400m, 1.2 len behind Morjito with 69.5kg. Progressing well and will give this a shake.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/08/2026 | 20 | 4 | $16,390.00 | Rochefort-Sur-Loire | 2400m | Good Soft | Max Denuault | 69.5kg | 2:35.47 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | 45 | $16,560.00 | Le Dorat | 2700m | Good Soft | Alexandre Bouille | 65kg | 2:56.05 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: A.orani
Weight: 65.5kgs
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Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Vittel on July 14 over 2400m, 6 len behind Menkalina with 66kg. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Auteuil on October 1 over 3600m, slow going 26 len behind Lord Raffles carrying 67kg at $18. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 33 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 | 14/07/2026 | 182 | 45 | $19,870.00 | Vittel | 2400m | Good Soft | Gauvain Faivre-Picon | 66kg | 2:34.35 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $1.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE CLM H 5 | $33,330.00 | Pau | 3800m | SH | Gauvain Faivre-Picon | 69kg | 4:45.30 | 4-6-9 | 0 |
| 28.2L | $28.00 |
| 0/14 | 24/12/2025 | 45 | HDLE CL4 4 | $56,740.00 | Pau | 3500m | SH | Charlotte Prichard | 66kg | 4:22.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $40,640.00 | Moulin | 3500m | Soft | Ludovic Philipperon | 67kg | 4:24.90 | 6-8-6 | 0 |
| 18.4L | $1.00 |
| 0/11 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | HDLE CL2 45 | $90,270.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SH | Thomas Beaurain | 67kg | 4:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2025 | 25 | HDLE CL2 CG 4 | $91,070.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Thomas Beaurain | 67kg | 4:19.12 | - | 0 |
| 26.1L | $18.00 |
Jockey: O.andigne
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after 13 months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Morlaix on June 14 over 2600m, 3.5 len behind Mascaret De Loire with 64kg. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Fontainebleau on February 19 2025 over 3000m, slow going 1.3 len behind La Valserine with 64.5kg at $9.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | 381 | 45 | $22,730.00 | Morlaix | 2600m | Good | Richard Juteau | 64kg | 2:36.18 | 6-9-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/05/2025 | 39 | M 45 | $39,080.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2400m | Soft | Fabrice Veron | 65kg | 2:33.00 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 20/04/2025 | 15 | F 4 | $23,320.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2400m | Soft | Fabrice Veron | 64kg | 2:45.21 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2025 | 45 | 4 | $21,590.00 | Moulin | 2400m | Soft | Fabrice Veron | 63.5kg | 2:50.30 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/02/2025 | 24 | 4 | $27,550.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Soft | Fabrice Veron | 64.5kg | 3:23.43 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $9.80 |
| 9/12 | 26/01/2025 | - | 4 | $29,310.00 | Durtal | 2300m | Heavy | Fabrice Veron | 61.5kg | 2:43.16 | - | 9 |
| 13.4L | $1.00 |
Jockey: C.grosbois
Weight: 64kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Nantes on July 1 over 3100m, 17 len behind Molly De Gascogne carrying 64kg at $30.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 in Group 3 class at this track at this track on July 22 over 2400m, slow going 25 len behind Mabriska carrying 63kg at $34. Unlikely to threaten these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 45 | $52,980.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Soft | Delphine Santiago | 63kg | 2:34.19 | 1-12-13 | 10 |
| 25.2L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/07/2026 | 282 | 4 | $16,560.00 | Nantes | 3100m | Good | Delphine Santiago | 64kg | 3:23.92 | 1-2-10 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $30.60 |
| 6/8 | 22/09/2025 | 38 | 3 | $26,960.00 | Angers | 2300m | Soft | Charly Bouttier | 62.5kg | 2:32.05 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 26.6L | $60.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2025 | 5 | G3 OPEN 3 | $60,213.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Antonio Orani | 61kg | 2:38.54 | - | 2 |
| 9.9L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | 3 | $32,500.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2400m | Good Soft | Axel Baron | 63kg | 2:31.55 | - | 9 |
| 13.4L | $39.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | 3 | $27,010.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Soft | Axel Baron | 60.5kg | 2:37.76 | - | 6 |
| 31.0L | $38.00 |
Jockey: C.clayeux
Weight: 64kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 12th of 14 at Lignieres on March 7 over 3200m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Mystere Du Repas with 62kg at $83. Will benefit from that race experience so worth considering.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4 | $23,220.00 | Lignieres | 3200m | Soft | Stanislas Beroud | 62kg | 3:36.06 | - | 13 |
| 21.6L | $83.00 |
Jockey: F.veron
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last in a small field at Royan La Palmyre on August 2 over 2900m, 17 len behind Lady D'airy with 66.5kg. The run before that ran last in a small field at Lyon-Parilly on June 21 over 2400m, 12 len behind Lucky Prince with 64kg at $12. Finds a suitable race and is worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/08/2026 | 42 | 45 | $16,390.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 2900m | Good Soft | Camille Thelier-Mele | 66.5kg | 3:16.90 | - | 5 |
| 17.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | 45 | $32,470.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Good Soft | Ludovic Boisseau | 64kg | 2:40.23 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/05/2026 | 46 | 4 | $22,950.00 | Vichy | 2700m | Soft | Yoann Barille | 62.5kg | 3:04.72 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $64.00 |
| 10/15 | 08/04/2026 | - | 4 | $16,720.00 | Senonnes | 3000m | Good Soft | Julien Guillochon | 61.5kg | 3:28.81 | 15-12-10 | 10 |
| 20.5L | $67.00 |