Winning quintet: 7 – 16 – 14 – 2 – 4
“Magnificent equine athlete!” exclaimed Jean-Michel Baudouin, effusively praising Epsom Herfraie (no. 7), who again captivated spectators this Friday at the Paris-Vincennes racetrack. Despite the formidable challenge presented by Milliondollarrhyme (no. 16) in the final stretch after seizing the lead exiting the initial turn, the top contender resolutely maintained its lead. This marks the steed’s eighth triumph this year in eleven races, its third consecutive victory, and its second at this prestigious level. Driving the victor, Eric Raffin extended his single-year win count to 347, surpassing the previous record on Thursday, and rapidly approaches the remarkable 200 quintet wins (currently at 197).
After a powerful ascent through the field, Rebella Matters (no. 14) made a stunning late charge, securing third place from C D (no. 2), a consistent frontrunner. Despite an early stumble, Goldy Mary (no. 4) displayed impressive recovery to seize a spot in the winning combination, outpacing Dreamer de Chenu (no. 6), who faced misfortune over the 2,850m distance.