Group II over 2175 meters for 3-year-old fillies, the Prix Gélinotte saw the victory of CALAMITIES D’HERIPRE (photo), which thus confirms its place as number 1 among the females of its class after its success on December 18 in a class of this level. KALIE GLYCINE quickly took the lead. In the climb, CALAMITIES D’HERIPRE came to his side. We also noted the presence of KANA DE BEYLEV, ETE JET, ROZENN D’ERQUY, KATCHINA DE SIMM et ERICA JET in the leading group. In the finish line, CALAMITIES D’HERIPRE et KANA DE NEYLEV made the difference and found themselves battling for victory. After a struggle, the resident of Fabrice Souloy proved to be the strongest. KANA DE BEYLEV is a clear second. KATCHINA DE SIMM defended well until the end and surely took third place. KYRIELLE finished strong outside, finishing fourth ahead of RIKITA JPauthor of a beautiful final effort. THE KING OF GUEZ took off in the last 100 meters, when she finished well and could claim third place.
Words (excerpts) from Frank Nivard : “The mare next to me took the lead for a moment, but for a short time she changed her legs, while mine started again well. She is not much above the others, but as long as “she wins. Besides, she can still be improved.”