Hippisme: A great first for a female trio

“It's wonderful,” says Axelle Nicco. The 21-year-old girl has just won her first quinté and it was not really during this 100% female race that she expected to win it. “It wasn't until the last two hundred yards that I started to believe it. Plantlove is an extraordinary mare, analyzes the young pilot, still in the grip of emotion. Its speed change around the post makes all the difference. "

"I'm aiming for the golden whip"

This rather unexpected flight of Plantlove,winner of the same race last year, closely resembles the young career of her partner. Fifteenth in the jockeys standings, Axelle Nicco occupies pole position among women with thirty-one victory and six lengths ahead of the experienced, Delphine Santiago. A first place that Axelle Nicco aims to maintain until the end of the year. "I'm aiming for the Golden Whip," she admits without hiding her ambitions. It must be said that for ten months, she has had successes. "It's a bit thanks to the discharge," she admits. Without this favor, it is certain that we girls would not be so much in the spotlight. "Her arrival at Lyon coach Mathieu Pitart, at the end of February 2020, also corresponds to the explosion of her young career as she recognizes" It is very appreciable to have her confidence. "

Tonight, she will be back on the road to Lyon "with a very light heart", assures the new Venus of Paris, and she will not be the only one.

Also a first quinté for Stéphanie Nigge

As for Stéphanie Nigge, Plantove's trainer , she is also very happy . The 33-year-old professional registered her name on the list of this big handicap for the second time with the same mare. Looking astonished and a little embarrassed, she was far from imagining before the event that she was going to shine again: “It's a race that has been successful for me. But, I didn't think I was going to win back especially this way. I was pretty confident for a place because it is better on soft ground. "This 5-year-old mare nevertheless knew how to take advantage of significant advantages to win the third race of her career:" It was not a big quinté against only females. It has enjoyed a clear course and particularly appreciates the ParisLongchamp racecourse. »A surprise victory, but which is heartwarming:« I am very happy especially that I have won my first quinté since I have been training alone, without being supported by my father. Winning an event like this in my first year of exercise gives me great pleasure. "

Coach since February 15

After having worked for six years with her father, Markus, Stéphanie Nigge took off on February 15 and the success is there: “I won seven races. I currently have thirty horses, ten of which are 2 years old. I am supported by a good team and my owners trust me. I am based in Deauville, near the beach, and our training center has very good infrastructure ”.

This coaching profession is akin to the obvious for this true enthusiast: “I wanted to learn different working methods by traveling for ten years. I went to enrich my skills in England, Dubai, Australia for two years and the United States for breeding. I always wanted to become a coach. Even if I rode a bit, I prefer to take care of the preparation of the horses. It is a real pleasure to come to the stable every morning. The ups and downs in this profession give us a lot of emotions. It allows us to appreciate good times like today. "

Mégane Peslier's master stroke

For his first participation in the professional ranks, Mégane Peslier achieved a master stroke by leading to victory, Saphirside , a valiant 11-year-old gelding, trained by David Smaga. Proud of his daughter, the four-time winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Olivier Peslier was probably moved by contenting himself with a simple "What a beautiful day".