Four Wathnan Racing Runners Set for Action in France and Britain Today as Altostratus Seeks Second Victory
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Wathnan Racing will be represented by four horses across France and Britain on Monday, 26 October 2026, with runners competing at Marseille-Borély, Redcar, Kempton and Southwell.
The international programme features promising young horses alongside runners seeking to improve their form on turf and all-weather surfaces.
Altostratus Targets Back-to-Back Wins in France
The day’s programme begins at Marseille-Borély, where three-year-old Altostratus, a son of Kingman, contests the Critérium de Provence – Prix Lucien Planard, a Class 2 contest over 2,000 metres on turf.
The seven-runner race carries total prize money of €20,100 and is scheduled for 2:52 PM Doha time.
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Trained by Jérôme Reynier and ridden by Anthony Orani, Altostratus carries saddlecloth number 5 and starts from stall four.
The Wathnan Racing representative returns to the scene of his impressive winning debut on 12 October, looking to extend his unbeaten record as he steps up in distance.
Procyon Chases Maiden Victory at Redcar
In Britain, two-year-old Procyon, a son of Mehmas, contests the British EBF Novice Stakes at Redcar.
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The Class 3 race takes place over seven furlongs on soft turf, with 11 runners competing for a first prize of £6,480.
Trained by William Haggas and partnered by James Doyle, Procyon carries number 7 and starts from stall nine at 3:25 PM Doha time.
The colt made an encouraging debut when finishing third at Newmarket earlier this month and will be looking to build on that experience in pursuit of his first career victory.
Flagbearer Returns to Action at Kempton
Wathnan Racing’s evening programme continues at Kempton, where three-year-old Flagbearer, a son of Sea The Stars, lines up in the Unibet Novice Stakes.
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The Class 3 contest is run over approximately 2,400 metres on Polytrack and features nine runners, with £6,480 awarded to the winner.
Trained by William Haggas and ridden by Rossa Ryan, Flagbearer carries number 4 and starts from stall four at 9:15 PM Doha time.
The gelding will wear cheekpieces for the first time as his connections seek an improved performance following his previous outings.
Lunar Melody Completes the Programme at Southwell
Three-year-old filly Lunar Melody, a daughter of Havana Grey, rounds off Wathnan Racing’s four-runner programme at Southwell.
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She contests the AWC Season 14 Has Begun Fillies’ Handicap, a Class 4 event over approximately 1,200 metres on the all-weather surface.
The 11-runner contest offers a first prize of £4,972 and is scheduled for 10:30 PM Doha time.
Trained by Richard and Peter Fahey, Lunar Melody will be ridden by Callum Rodriguez. She carries number 8 and starts from stall eight.
Having previously finished second at Doncaster this season, the filly will be looking to rediscover her best form and deliver a competitive performance.
The four international engagements underline Wathnan Racing’s continued presence across European racecourses, with representatives competing over different distances and surfaces as the team seeks further success.
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