Last qualifying round of the Prix d’Amérique, the Prix de Belgique has delivered its verdict. Despite a delay linked to a dissatisfied bettor who invited himself onto the track, this did not disturb Jean-Michel Bazire, who still delivered a recital with his horses. Without the fault of Davidson du Pont mid-straight, the multiple Sulky d’Or would have placed three of its residents in the top four. In the end, the victory went to the newcomer in this category, Feydeau Seven. Adorned with Alexandre Skowronski’s silks, he therefore validates his ticket for the Prix d’Amérique. “The horse is in great shape and we had a very good run,” explains the winning rider. We can feed some hopes in the Prix d’Amérique. In any case, we will not be ridiculous. »
If the first attempt in the qualifying events of Feydeau was the good one, Devil of Vauvert has, meanwhile, had to wait for the last deadline. In a race where the kilometer reduction was one second slower than in the previous ones, Devil of Vauvert showed the extent of his talent and that he was fit to be at the start of the Prix d’Amérique. “I played the opportunists, launched Tony Le Beller, his driver, on the podium of the qualified. I followed Jean-Michel Bazire’s two students and even if we weren’t very happy in the final bend, the horse was excellent. » Already qualified, Rebella Matters finished for the second time on the podium of one of the qualifying events and will be to follow during the Prix d’Amérique, disputed on January 30th.
A person on the trail
The start of the Prix de Bretagne was delayed by several minutes due to an individual on the track. The person in question escaped the vigilance of racetrack security. The man was caught at the last mile sign. This racegoer wanted to express his dissatisfaction following the result of the investigation of the second race where Desert island has been maintained. The stewards ruled that the mare, which belongs to Jean-Pierre Barjon, president of Le Trot, had been forced by an opponent to encroach inside the track.
Léo Abrivard and Idao de Tillard at the zenith
After the double of Léo Abrivard, who thus opens his account as a trainer, thanks to Heroine of the Gîte and Desert island, the Prix de Riberac returned with great ease to Idao de Tillard.Introduced by Thierry Duvaldestin and driven by his son Clément, he won with great ease and outstripped Inmarosa. The podium of this Group III is completed by If I Tell You .
The Djérid Prize for Diamond of Tréabat
Reserved for trotters from 6 to 11 years old inclusive, the Prix Djerid crowned Diamant de Tréabat, ridden by Clément Frecelle, who had not hidden his confidence in our columns. In this Group III, this 9-year-old gelding signs the thirteenth success of his career and easily beats Shalimar of Guez and Gospel Pat,which succeeds in its return to the mounted trot following having disappointed last Sunday on the trot.
