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French Racing and Trotting - Weekly Round-Up

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Weekly Round-Up of French Racing and Trotting - 26th October 2021.

Jockey: Cristian Demuro.
Jockey: Cristian Demuro. Picture: (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

This week's round-up includes one of the feature races of the year at Caen, Black Type action from Saint-Cloud and Listed races from Deauville...
 

Date Monday 18th October
Venue Compiègne
Race Listed Prix Vatelys (3450m)
Type Steeplechase. Three-year-olds
Winner Gibralfaro
Jockey/Driver Geoffrey-Gilles Vibert
Trainer François Nicolle
Breeding Prince Gibraltar X Marmoom Flower
Second Iamastar
Third Bahiosun

The François Nicolle-trained three-year-old took the step up to Listed company in his stride when running out a ready winner of the Prix Vatelys (3450m). Held up in rear under a patient Geoffrey-Gilles Vibert the pair began to make steady headway weaving through rivals before drawing away in the closing stages.  

The son of Prince Gibraltar remains completely unexposed over fences and should have plenty more to offer.

 

Date Monday 18th October
Venue Compiègne
Race Listed Prix Roger Saint (3800m)
Type Steeplechase. Four-year-olds
Winner Starlet du Mesnil
Jockey/Driver Bertrand Lestrade
Trainer François Nicolle
Breeding No Risk At All X Scarlett du Mesnil
Second Placenet
Third Hermès de Mée

The daughter of No Risk At All made it six wins from nine career starts when running out a ready five-and-a-half length winner of the Prix Roger Saint (3800m). Always travelling well under Bertrand Lestrade the four-year-old showed a nice turn of foot putting distance between his rivals up the home straight.

Unbeaten in two outings over fences, a step up in grade looks likely for this promising filly given she had contested the G1 Prix Alain du Breil (3900m) when hurdling earlier this year. 

 

Date Tuesday 19th October
Venue Deauville
Race G3 Prix des Réservoirs (1600m)
Type Two-year-olds
Winner Rosacea
Jockey/Driver Théo Bachelot
Trainer Stéphane Wattel
Breeding Soldier Hollow X Relizane
Second Queen Trezy
Third Batz

Rosacea made it three wins from four career starts when running out a cosy one length winner of the G3 Prix des Réservoirs (1600m) at Deauville. Patiently handled by jockey Théo Bachelot the daughter of Soldier Hollow picked up smartly under hands and heels once the gaps appeared.

The Stéphane Wattel-trained filly looks to have plenty more to offer and it would be no surprise to see her stepping up in grade soon.

 

Date Tuesday 19th October
Venue Deauville
Race Listed Prix Zeddaan (1200m)
Type Two-year-olds
Winner Honey Sweet
Jockey/Driver Cristian Demuro
Trainer Karl R. Burke
Breeding Adaay X Sweet Sienna
Second Hellomydarlin
Third Feel Your Power

Honey Sweet led home a one two for owner Nick Bradley when running out a cosy winner over Hellomydarlin in the Listed Prix Zeddaan (1200m). The pair controlled the race from start to finish but it was the Karl R. Burke-trained filly who proved stronger at the line.

This success was a second in a Stakes race for sire Adaay.

 

Date Wednesday 20th October
Venue Deauville
Race Listed Prix Isonomy (1600m)
Type Two-year-olds
Winner Mister Saint Paul
Jockey/Driver Théo Bachelot
Trainer Etienne & Grégoire Leenders
Breeding Dariyan X Elusive Kay
Second Saving Grace
Third Chancellery

Mister Saint Paul sprung a surprise winning the Listed Prix Isonomy (1600m) at Deauville. The Etienne & Grégoire Leenders-trained filly recorded her first career success at the fifth time of asking when running out a ready one-and-a-quarter length winner. Always well positioned by jockey Théo Bachelot the daughter of Dariyan showed a good attitude seeing off runner-up Saving Grace.

Dariyan currently stands at Haras de Bonneval for a fee of €8,000.

 

Date Wednesday 20th October
Venue Deauville
Race G3 Prix Vulcain (2500m)
Type Three-year-olds
Winner Darzan
Jockey/Driver Christophe Soumillon
Trainer Mikel Delzangles
Breeding Le Havre X Darkazinia
Second Pouvoir Royal
Third Timour

The drop back in trip appeared to do the trick for the Aga Khan owned Darzan as he ran out a ready one-and-three-quarter length winner of the Prix Vulcain (2500m). Positioned just off the pace by jockey Christophe Soumillon the three-year-old gelding travelled strongly before showing a likeable attitude in the closing stages.

There should be plenty more to come from this son of Le Havre who looks sure to improve with age. Le Havre currently stands at Montfort et Preaux for a fee of €40,000.

 

Date Thursday 21st October
Venue Auteuil
Race G3 Haras d'Etreham - Prix Magne (3600m)
Type Three-year-olds hurdle (fillies)
Winner Hawaï du Berlais
Jockey/Driver Pierre Dubourg
Trainer Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé
Breeding Martaline X Hilton du Berlais
Second La Chenevière
Third Matilda du Berlais

Hawaï du Berlais followed up her stylish debut success in the Listed Prix Finot (Pouliches) (3600m) at Auteuil with a cosy victory in the G3 Haras d'Etreham - Prix Magne (3600m) over the same course and distance. The Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé daughter of Martaline stayed on strongly under hands and heels riding. There was plenty to like about her display on this second career start and she remains open to a good deal of improvement.

Martaline is a top-class sire of jumps horses and currently stands at Haras de Montaigu for a private fee.

 

Date Saturday 23rd October
Venue Saint-Cloud
Race G3 Prix Perth (1600m)
Type Three-year-old plus
Winner Magny Cours
Jockey/Driver Mickaël Barzalona
Trainer André Fabre
Breeding Medaglia d'Oro X Indy Five Hundred
Second Century Dream
Third Brentford Hope

The Godolphin-bred Magny Cours went one better than his promising second in the G2 Prix Dollar (2000m) last time out when winning the G3 Prix Perth (1600m). Settled towards the rear of the field the six-year-old made good headway before snugly overhauling pacesetter Century Dream late on.

Magny Cours is a half-brother to five winners. Medaglia d'Oro was an outstanding dirt performer and currently stands at Jonabell Farm, Kentucky (USA) for approximately €86,000.

 

Date Saturday 23rd October
Venue Saint-Cloud
Race G3 Prix Belle de Nuit (2800m)
Type Three-year-old plus (fillies)
Winner Control Tower
Jockey/Driver Cristian Demuro
Trainer Nicolas Clément
Breeding Youmzain X La Tour Rouge
Second Joie de Soir
Third Lubiane

Following a solid effort in the G1 Prix de Royallieu (2800m) at Longchamp Control Tower returned to winning ways in the G3 Prix Belle de Nuit (2800m). Held up early under jockey Cristian Demuro the daughter of Youmzain stayed on powerfully in the closing stages putting an impressive six-lengths between her and the field.

Three-time G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner-up Youmzain currently stands at Glenview Stud (IRE) for a private fee.

 

Date Saturday 23rd October
Venue Saint-Cloud
Race G3 Prix de Flore (2100m)
Type Three-year-old plus (fillies)
Winner Sweet Lady
Jockey/Driver Ioritz Mendizabal
Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard
Breeding Lope de Vega X High Heel Sneakers
Second Jupyra
Third Anasia

Sweet Lady followed up her good second in the G3 Prix Bertrand de Tarragon (1800m) at Chantilly when going one better to land the G3 Prix de Flore (2100m). Switched wide by jockey Ioritz Mendizabal having been held up early, the daughter of Lope de Vega ran on strongly for a one-length success.

Top sire and multiple Group One winner Lope de Vega currently stands at Ballylinch Stud (IRE) for a fee of €125,000.

 

Date Sunday 24th October
Venue Longchamp
Race Listed Prix de Saint-Cyr (1400m)
Type Three-year-old (fillies)
Winner Miss Louna
Jockey/Driver Olivier Peslier
Trainer Frédéric Rossi
Breeding Goken X Pearlred
Second Almeida Girl
Third Wooturn

Miss Louna recorded a first stakes success when running out a narrow winner in a thrilling renewal of the Listed Prix de Saint-Cyr (1400m). The Frédéric Rossi-trained three-year-old showed great determination and battling qualities under an all-action Olivier Peslier who had to be at his very best to help aid the daughter of Goken home.

Goken was a classy sprinter on his day and currently stands at Haras de Colleville (FR) for a fee of €15,000.

 

Date Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Venue Vincennes
Race R4 – G3 Prix Phact (2700m)
Type Three-year-old mounted
Winner Iberik de Mongochy
Jockey/Driver François Lagadeuc
Trainer Pierre Louis Desaunette
Breeding Un Amour d'Haufor x Rayonnante
Second Idaho a la Bruyere
Third Isabella du Parc
Iberik de Mongochy made it three wins from three starts in mounted races, with a comfortable victory at his first attempt in Group company. The Pierre Louis Desaunette-trained three-year-old settled in rear before hitting the front at the end of the back straight. He maintained a comfortable margin ahead of his rivals and was in no danger thereafter. The son of Un Amour d'Haufor hit the line in a kilometre time of 1'14"9 to win with plenty to spare. 

 

Date Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Venue Vincennes
Race R5 – G3 Prix Timocharis (2700m)
Type Three-year-old walk up
Winner Instinct d'Am
Jockey/Driver Gabriele Gelormini
Trainer Hansen Erik Bondo
Breeding Bold Eagle x Timba Madrik
Second I Love Me
Third Ibra Meslois
Three-year-old colt Instinct d'Am produced a career-best performance to land a first Group victory. He was always handily placed, against the pegs in second, before throwing down a strong challenge to the long-time leader I Love Me approaching the home straight. The son of Bold Eagle gained the lead in the final strides and put a disappointing disqualification in the G3 Prix Kurse (2100m) firmly behind him. His best runs to date have come tackling the longer distances of 2700m and 2825m of the Vincennes racecourse.

 

Date Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Venue Vincennes
Race R1 – G3 Grand National du Trot Paris-Turf (2750m)
Type Five-to-ten-year-old walk up
Winner Gout Baroque
Jockey/Driver Alexandre Abrivard
Trainer Thierry Raffegeau
Breeding Offshore Dream x Joie Baroque
Second Fly Speed
Third Dayan Winner
Gout Baroque maintained his consistent record for this campaign delivering a hard-fought victory under a determined drive from Alexandre Abrivard. The Thierry Raffegeau-trained colt sat midfield before making a move towards the front exiting the back straight for the final time. He was fourth on entry to the home straight, with his confident driver letting him stride to the front at the 200m marker. Engaged in a duel under maximum pressure, he managed to just get the better of Fly Speed at the line, with the pair pulling clear of rivals. A fine fifth in the G1 Sulky 5 ans finale – Criterium des 5 ans (3000m) on his penultimate outing, Gout Baroque was a winner in Group Two company over 2850m in May. This latest was a tenth career win. The promise of further successes is within reach for this improving five-year-old. He will return to Vincennes for the final of this competition on Sunday, December 5, however faces the likes of Crack Money, Fire Cracker and Bugsy Malone.

 

Date Saturday 23 October 2021
Venue Caen
Race R8 – G3 Prix de la Ville de Caen (4400m)
Type International driven for five- to ten-year-olds
Winner Fakir du Lorault
Jockey/Driver François Lecanu
Trainer Mickaël Charuel
Breeding Vaillant Cash x Native du Lorault
Second  Echo de Chanlecy
Third  Bugsy Malone
One of the biggest races of the year at Caen went to six-year-old, Fakir du Lorault who came with a strong late effort after the marathon trip of 4400m. He kicked clear inside the final 200m and won impressively delivering an eleventh career success following up his grass Craon triumph.

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