Wertheimer Diane Prospect Turbulente Lights Up Chantilly
Updated: February 27, 2026 at 2:02 pm
By Tom Frary
The Wertheimers unveiled a smart prospect on Friday as Turbulente (Australia) scored in style on debut at Chantilly.
Sent off at 5-1 for the 9 1/2-furlong contest on the Polytrack, the Christopher Head-trained relative of the Melbourne Cup-winning champion Americain (Dynaformer) shadowed the early leader before taking control two out en route to a comfortable two-length success from the experienced Persian Grace (Persian King).
The winner, whose family also features the Prix Marcel Boussac runner-up Tasmania (Zoffany), holds an entry in the Prix de Diane. The Listed-winning dam's two-year-old colt is by Shaman.
Impressive!!
Classic entrant Turbulente (AUSTRALIA) wins in eye-catching style on debut at Chantilly for @HeadRacing1 & owner/breeders Wertheimer & Frere.#CoolmoreSires #HomeOfChampions https://t.co/kMt2U5wVKY
— Coolmore (@coolmorestud) February 27, 2026
5th-Chantilly, €24,700, Cond, 2-27, 3yo, f, 9 1/2f (AWT), 1:59.56, st.
TURBULENTE (IRE) (f, 3, Australia {GB}–Armoricaine {GB} {SW-Fr}, by Kendargent {Fr}) Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, €12,350. O/B-Wertheimer et Frere; T-Christopher Head.