After winning the Group II Prix Robert Auvray on April 16, HOOKER BERRY (photo) won once more this Sunday at Vincennes in the Group II Prix Albert Demarcq. Always in good standing, HOHNECK took the lead to enter the finish line. HOOKER BERRYwho had constantly followed him, remarkably sprinted in the last 100 meters, winning very surely. HOHNECKwho was not unworthy, was not worried for the first accessit. HIP HOP HAUFORwho progressed safely on the last turn, finished quickly, adjusting near the post HAPPY VALLEY who nevertheless finished well following being released from the rope at the start of the straight.
Owner of the winner, Michel Aladenise said: “I find it difficult to realize. I am a small breeder and I have never had such a horse. For me, Hohneck is above mine. And Happy Valley impresses me a lot. I know it takes a happy race to win with Hooker. It has just won two Group IIs in quick succession. It’s good.”
