Simplythebest (2023) Horse
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About
Simplythebest is a 3yo bay horse trained by Mme M Scandella-lacaille. It is sired by the stallion Hey Gaman out of the dam Haven's Light. Simplythebest has not yet broken its maiden status, having failed to win in 12 attempts. In its most recent race at Salon‑De‑Provence on 16th Apr 2026, it was ridden by M Brunelli and finished 5th behind the winner Affection.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Salon-De-Provence 16-Apr-26 2399m SOFT R2 De La Cote Bleue Claiming Stakes (of $14,401) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:38.200, SP: 6.00 1st Affection ( H Besnier 132 ) 2nd Never Lost ( M Germain 117 , Cd 114 ) 0.30L 3rd To Night Moon ( G Guedj-gay 123 ) 3.30L 5th Simplythebest ( M Brunelli 120 , Cd 117 ) 6.30L See full results | M Brunelli 54.4kg, Cd 53.1kg 6.30L | 5 (7) |
| Moulins 09-Apr-26 2399m SOFT R6 De Saint-Menoux Claiming Stakes $2,300 (of $11,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:49.400, SP: 5.50 1st Johnny Drive ( H Besnier 128 ) 2nd Simplythebest ( A Orani 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Country Club ( P Bazire 128 ) 1.00L See full results | A Orani 55.8kg 0.50L | 2 (7) |
| Lyon La Soie 22-Mar-26 2399m SYNTHETIC R7 Ortolan Claiming Stakes-AWT $1,150 (of $11,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:35.500, SP: 2.63 1st Johnny Drive ( A Pouchin 123 ) 2nd Red Moon ( H Journiac 120 ) 2.50L 3rd Simplythebest ( A Orani 128 ) 3.00L See full results | A Orani 58.1kg 3.00L | 3 (8) |
| Lyon La Soie 03-Mar-26 2399m SYNTHETIC R7 Md $3,841 (of $19,201) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:37.060, SP: 9.00 1st Peligroso ( H Besnier 128 ) 2nd Simplythebest ( A Orani 128 ) 5.00L 3rd Terfaas Desert ( L Carboni 128 ) 1.25L See full results | A Orani 58.1kg 5.00L | 2 (7) |
| Lyon La Soie 15-Feb-26 1800m GOOD R1 Md (of $19,201) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:54.140, SP: 21.00 1st La Carriere ( L Carboni 124 ) 2nd Sahimaa ( T Piccone 124 ) 1.50L 3rd I Am Maelia ( M Velon 124 ) 0.75L 5th Simplythebest ( H Besnier 128 ) 3.75L See full results | H Besnier 58.1kg 3.75L | 5 (16) |
| Lyon La Soie 06-Dec-25 1800m SYNTHETIC R5 De La Minardiere Claiming Stakes-AWT $2,399 (of $11,999) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:54.640, SP: 17.00 1st Agnesi ( C Pacaut 124 ) 2nd Simplythebest ( H Besnier 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Masaya ( M Velon 129 ) 0.30L See full results | H Besnier 55.8kg 1.75L | 2 (12) |
| Lyon La Soie 09-Nov-25 1800m SYNTHETIC R7 Du Haras De Saint-Voir Claiming Stakes-AWT (of $11,999) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:55.240, SP: 7.00 1st Modele Absolu ( M Grandin 128 ) 2nd Agnesi ( C Pacaut 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Sparks Of Love ( A Orani 124 ) 3.50L 5th Simplythebest ( H Besnier 123 ) 6.25L See full results | H Besnier 55.8kg 6.25L | 5 (7) |
| Marseille-borely 13-Oct-25 1800m SOFT R3 Hcp (of $16,609) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:50.050, SP: 17.00 1st Le Doc ( H Besnier 130 ) 2nd Maximilien ( M Grandin 133 ) 2.50L 3rd Exquise Italienne ( C Demuro 128 ) 0.50L 6th Simplythebest ( A Orani 122 ) 9.15L See full results | A Orani 55.3kg 9.15L | 6 (7) |
| Lyon La Soie 03-Oct-25 1800m SYNTHETIC R3 De Luneeau Claiming Stakes-AWT $840 (of $11,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:55.800, SP: 5.00 1st Masaya ( H Boutin 124 ) 2nd Grazia ( G Sias 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Habiba ( M Grandin 129 ) 0.15L 4th Simplythebest ( A Orani 128 ) 0.75L See full results | A Orani 58.1kg 0.75L | 4 (8) |
| Marseille-borely 15-Sep-25 1800m GOOD R3 Fyrial Pursuit Claiming Stakes (of $14,401) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:53.190, SP: 12.00 1st Habiba ( M Barzalona 124 ) 2nd Capitol Hill ( M Waldhauser 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Masaya ( M Grandin 124 ) 0.30L 6th Simplythebest ( M Brunelli 123 , Cd 131 ) 4.90L See full results | M Brunelli 55.8kg, Cd 59.4kg 4.90L | 6 (10) |
| Marseille-borely 04-Sep-25 1700m SOFT R4 Md (of $21,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:55.800, SP: 17.00 1st Magda ( M Grandin 128 ) 2nd Le Doc ( H Besnier 128 ) 0.15L 3rd Monclar ( A Crastus 123 ) 2.00L 7th Simplythebest ( D Breux 128 ) 10.60L See full results | D Breux 58.1kg 10.60L | 7 (9) |
| Vichy 25-Jul-25 1600m SOFT R3 Md (of $21,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:44.650, SP: 67.00 1st Vassy ( M Guyon 123 ) 2nd Nashoba ( M Favriaux 128 ) 1.25L 3rd Artilleur ( A Lemaitre 128 ) 1.00L 8th Simplythebest ( A Crastus 123 ) 9.45L See full results | A Crastus 55.8kg 9.45L | 8 (10) |