The most prestigious event of the no less prestigious meeting in Deauville, the Prix Jacques Le Marois (Group I) has kept all its promises. Despite sticky ground, the acceleration placed by Palace Pier three hundred meters from the goal was impressive. The type of gearshift unique to champions! And the spectators present in Normandy have indeed seen one. “I like this horse”, launched Lanfranco Dettori, who is however the most successful jockey on the planet, at the microphone of Equidia. And the one who decided to take a fortnight to go to France this weekend and next week to add: “He likes competition. He is better on good ground but, like all champions, he can do it all as it is his fifth race. "
Invincibility preserved
The resident of the now legendary John Gosden thus remains undefeated and wins the second Group I of his career, and probably not the last. "He is progressing from race to race and will be better at 4 years old", added his jockey.
Palace Pier's victory in video
Palace Pier (#Kingman) remains undefeated by winning the Prix Jacques le Marois (Gr.I). The protégé of @SirJohnGosden wins his 2nd Group I and gives @FrankieDettori a 5th victory in this event.
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The youngest, namely the 3-year-olds, took the first two places in this intergenerational event. Of course, they had a weight advantage, but their superiority was undeniable. Dauphine of Palace Pier , Alpine Star must have given its takers scares, because it was the first to be called upon in the course. His courage but especially his talent allowed him to take an easy second place. If the colt and the filly dominated their elders, they were ridden by the two oldest jockeys of the event. A combination of youth and often prolific experience in sport. And horse racing is no exception to this rule.
The fairy tale continues with Tiger Tanaka
Luckily, great victories in horse racing are not the domain of wealthy owners. Tiger Tanaka's Sunday success in the Prix François Boutin (Group III) is further proof. Bought for the sum, relatively modest for a thoroughbred, of 23,789 € after her successful debut in a claiming (event in which all the horses are for sale) in Lyon on June 4, the 2-year-old filly brings moments to life. strong people around them.
More than a question of money (it has gleaned more than € 60,000 in earnings since its acquisition), it devotes a story of friendship and love. Unhappy with his previous horses, his owner had total confidence in trainer Charley Rossi when the latter offered to integrate Tiger Tanaka into his squad. Above all, Miguel Castro Megias insisted that Jessica Marcialis, who is none other than the coach's companion, continues to ride her filly with whom she had, before Sunday, won three races and taken a place. A winning choice that allows the 30-year-old Italian to win the most prestigious victory of her career. And, given the ease of Tiger Tanaka's success , the good story is probably not over.