Vichy Race 8 - Prix Des Malavaux Stakes
LE PETIT POUCET (3) raced from the front prior to placing 1.75L third over 2800m at Moulins. Selected to break through for the first win of his career. LUCKY PRINCE (1) lost out by 2L in recording a fifth in the 2400m G3 Prix de l'Union des AQPS du Centre-Est at this venue. Leading contender stepping up in distance. MYSTERE DU REPAS (4) gets a chance to shine making his first appearance since placing 4.25L third contesting a 3100m event at Nantes. LOUPETSHOW (6) registered two steeplechase wins last year including by 1.25L over 3800m at Moulins. Notable contender making his first start in over sixteen months.
Jockey: Marvin Grandin
Weight: 69kgs
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Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 in Group 3 class at this track at this track on July 22 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Mabriska carrying 64.5kg at $25.90. The race before that came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Lyon-Parilly on June 21 over 2400m defeating Menkalina carrying 65.5kg at $2.70. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 22/07/2026 | 31 | G3 OPEN 45 | $52,980.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Soft | Marvin Grandin | 64.5kg | 2:34.19 | 10-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $25.90 |
| 1/4 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | 45 | $32,470.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2400m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 65.5kg | 2:40.23 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2026 | 23 | 45 | $32,790.00 | Vichy | 2800m | Soft | Yoann Barille | 65.5kg | 3:01.78 | 6-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 180 | 45 | $22,950.00 | Fougeres | 2400m | Good | Camille Thelier-Mele | 63kg | 2:38.12 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | 45 | $16,610.00 | Saumur | 2700m | Good | Paul Lotout | 69kg | 2:58.66 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | 4 | $16,640.00 | Landivisiau | 2600m | Good | Amandine Seignoux | 62.5kg | 3:02.36 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Yoann Rousset
Weight: 67kgs
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Second run back. First-up after 10 months 10th of 16 at Le Lion-d'angers on September 4 over 3000m, slow going 16 len behind Histoiredemars carrying 58.5kg at $9.80. Previously second-up won by a head at Saumur on November 2 over 2700m defeating Koeur De Baune carrying 68kg. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 04/09/2026 | 296 | HCP CL4 H 4U | $23,610.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 3000m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 58.5kg | 3:18.12 | 6-8-10 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $9.80 |
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | 10 | 45 | $44,520.00 | Nantes | 2400m | SH | Yoann Rousset | 65kg | 2:50.00 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | 45 | $16,610.00 | Saumur | 2700m | Good | Max Denuault | 68kg | 2:58.66 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/10/2025 | 338 | 4 | $16,790.00 | Saint Brieuc | 2400m | Soft | Yoann Rousset | 63kg | 2:42.04 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2024 | 23 | CG 3 | $27,270.00 | Durtal | 2900m | Soft | Laura Poggionovo | 62.5kg | 3:31.01 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/10/2024 | 10 | 3 | $26,660.00 | Argentan | 2500m | Soft | Olivier D' Andigne | 64kg | 3:08.50 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $46.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Orani
Weight: 67kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Moulins on August 28 over 2800m, slow going 1.75 len behind Mage D'oudairies with 65.5kg at $2.70. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on August 15 over 2600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Lieira carrying 66kg at $3.70. Genuine hope on latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | 45 | $19,670.00 | Moulin | 2800m | Soft | A Hamelin | 65.5kg | 3:05.30 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 32 | 45 | $19,670.00 | Vichy | 2600m | Soft | Antonio Orani | 66kg | 2:53.65 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Christopher Grosbois
Weight: 67kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Nantes June 16 over 3100m, 4.5 len behind Lili Star carrying 65.5kg at $11. On debut fourth of 9 at Durtal December 14 over 2900m, soft track; 11 len behind Martagnan D Athon with 60.5kg. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 98 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 | 16/06/2026 | 23 | 45 | $32,470.00 | Nantes | 3100m | Good | Christopher Grosbois | 65.5kg | 3:30.82 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | 45 | $32,790.00 | Vichy | 2800m | Soft | Pierre Remoue | 65.5kg | 3:01.78 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.70 |
| 1/7 | 26/04/2026 | 19 | 45 | $23,410.00 | Nancy | 2500m | Soft | Christopher Grosbois | 67kg | 2:50.45 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 16 | 45 | $23,410.00 | Lignieres | 3200m | Soft | Julien Guillochon | 66.5kg | 3:39.90 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 5/16 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | 4 | $23,220.00 | Durtal | 2900m | Good Soft | Julien Guillochon | 67kg | 3:19.60 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/14 | 07/03/2026 | 34 | 4 | $23,220.00 | Lignieres | 3200m | Soft | Julien Guillochon | 63.5kg | 3:36.06 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.70 |
Jockey: Maxime Guyon
Weight: 67kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Pau January 16 over 3900m, in the wet; 9 len behind Wells Park with 72kg at $7.20. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Auteuil September 9 2025 over 3500m, soft track; 8 len behind Pickland carrying 69kg at $3.20. May need more time.
Last Starts 249 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 | 16/01/2026 | 37 | HCP STPLE H 5 | $112,280.00 | Pau | 3900m | Heavy | Clement Lefebvre | 72kg | 4:49.60 | 3-4-6 | 0 |
| 9.1L | $7.20 |
| 3/14 | 10/12/2025 | 24 | HCP STPLE CF 4 | $65,600.00 | Pau | 3900m | Heavy | Lucas Zuliani | 70.5kg | 4:58.70 | 13-7-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |
| 0/16 | 16/11/2025 | 40 | G1 STPLE CF 4 | $583,040.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | SH | Lucas Zuliani | 68kg | 5:46.23 | 14-8-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $100.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/10/2025 | 28 | STPLE CL2 4 | $98,210.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | SH | Lucas Zuliani | 72kg | 4:27.32 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 09/09/2025 | 115 | HCP STPLE CF 4 | $123,210.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Lucas Zuliani | 69kg | 4:10.06 | 6-3-5 | 0 |
| 8.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 17/05/2025 | 32 | STPLE CL1 4 | $111,900.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | Soft | Lucas Zuliani | 68kg | 5:42.17 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Charles Clayeux
Weight: 65.5kgs
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Resuming after a 16 months break. Not seen since winning by 1.3 len Moulins May 10 2025 over 3800m slow track defeating Lacrima with 63kg at $12. On debut fifth of 9 at Lignieres February 16 2025 over 2000m, 9 len behind Landais carrying 60kg. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 500 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | STPLE CL3 4 | $46,180.00 | Moulin | 3800m | Soft | Titouan Sporli | 63kg | 4:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | STPLE CL4 CF 4 | $29,360.00 | Montlucon-Neris | 3500m | Soft | Titouan Sporli | 61kg | 4:03.20 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/03/2025 | 42 | STPLE CL5 4 | $24,138.00 | Montlucon-Neris | 3500m | Soft | Titouan Sporli | 61kg | 4:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/02/2025 | - | 4 | $19,200.00 | Lignieres | 2000m | SH | Frida Valle Skar | 60kg | 2:33.40 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Margot Romary
Weight: 65.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track May 24 over 2700m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Mokaleo with 64kg at $24. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Cluny April 25 over 2450m slow track defeating Madame Royale with 62kg. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 121 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 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | 4 | $22,950.00 | Vichy | 2700m | Soft | D Breux | 64kg | 3:04.72 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $24.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | 133 | 4 | $16,720.00 | Cluny | 2450m | Soft | Margot Romary | 62kg | 3:03.00 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/12/2025 | 34 | 3 | $20,210.00 | Moulin | 2400m | SH | Mathilde Cabal | 61kg | 2:59.60 | - | 1 |
| 87.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/13 | 09/11/2025 | - | 3 | $26,680.00 | Moulin | 2400m | Soft | Mathilde Cabal | 60kg | 2:57.50 | - | 13 |
| 8.8L | $1.00 |