Marseille, France – Be My Person secured victory in the Lord Flasheart Claiming Stakes – AWT at the Marseille racecourse on Monday, February 16, 2026. The 3-year-old gelding, trained by Mme I Koplikova and ridden by A Crastus, finished the 7f 100y race with a time of 1m 33.17s. The event, which saw eight runners compete on a Fibresand surface, offered a total prize pool of €11,500, with the winner receiving €7,245.
The race, officially commencing at 10:51:39, saw a close finish with Charming Cat taking second place and Play The Game securing third. The Lord Flasheart Claiming Stakes is a race specifically for 3-year-old horses, and today’s competition drew attention from racing enthusiasts across France. The standard going conditions added another layer to the challenge for both horses and jockeys.
Race Results: Top Finishers
Be My Person, starting from post position 8 (draw 7), edged out the competition with a final time of 1m 33.17s. Charming Cat (post 2, draw 6), trained by C Escuder and ridden by C Bouvier, finished a length behind in second place. Play The Game (post 3, draw 6), under the guidance of trainer s Boutin and jockey H Boutin, secured third place.
Here’s a breakdown of the top four finishers:
- 1st: Be My Person (3, 8-8, 10/1) – Trainer: Mme I Koplikova, Jockey: A Crastus
- 2nd: Charming Cat (3, 8-11, 6/1) – Trainer: C Escuder, Jockey: C Bouvier
- 3rd: Play The Game (3, 8-12, 6/1) – Trainer: s Boutin, Jockey: H Boutin
- 4th: Andugal (3, 9-2, 8/1) – Trainer: F Foresi, Jockey: M Waldhauser
Full Race Results and Details
The complete finishing order of the Lord Flasheart Claiming Stakes is as follows:
- Be My Person (8/7)
- Charming Cat (6/1)
- Play The Game (3/6)
- Andugal (1/8)
- Agnesit’a (2/5)
- Astrea (4/3)
- Show Set (5/2)
- Tour To Vancouver (7/4)
Detailed information about each horse’s form, age, and weight can be found on Sporting Life. The betting breakdown showed Agnesit’a, Astrea, Charming Cat, and Play The Game as the favorites, with Be My Person considered a longer shot at 10/1.
The race saw varied performances from the eight contenders. Astrea and Agnesit’a were among the favorites, but ultimately fell short of securing a top-three finish. Tour To Vancouver finished last, with a starting price of 80/1. The winning time of 1m 33.17s reflects the challenging conditions and competitive spirit of the race.
Looking ahead, the Marseille racecourse is scheduled to host further events throughout the week. Racing fans can stay updated on upcoming races and results through official racing news outlets like Sky Sports Horse Racing. The performance of these young horses will be closely watched as they continue their racing careers.
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