"He's an exceptional horse" These little words spoken by the trainer, Dominique Bressou and his jockey, Morgan Regairaz perfectly sum up the historic feat of
Galop Marin
in the Grand Prix d'Automne, a Group I which he won for the fourth year in a row.
This incredible performance will remain in the annals of equestrian sport just like the modesty of its developer, surprised by this new feat: "The
Autonomy
ridiculed us in the Prix Carmarthen (Gr. III) on October 10th and we are ahead of her today.
There is really something that I do not understand ”, while adding:“ My resident has never had any health problem.
It is truly exceptional for a jumper.
The only thing he doesn't like is the arrival of sunny days.
I cannot explain to myself why it is less efficient in the spring when it is not at all the same in the fall.
"The architect of this success, Morgan Regairaz could be proud of the tactics adopted in the final phase of this 4,800-meter event:" It was a good choice to finish the course on the rope side.
Many races have been won this way and this Saturday the rough terrain within was more buoyant.
"
Nicolle, good player
The son of
Black Sam Bellamy
thus obtains his thirteenth success with his faithful partner, whose emotion was palpable in the clan of the winners: “He is a champion.
I really wanted him to make history.
He deserves it and I can assure you that I had some pressure before the test.
"Good player, the coach of
L'Autonomie
, the big favorite, François Nicolle was full of praise for the winner:"
Galop Marin
was untouchable today.
"
This day ended with the success of the same tandem thanks to
Dream Wish
, also adorned with the Papot jacket.
Chaillé-chaillé sees double
Its presence at Auteuil is extremely rare.
Yesterday, surrounded by his friend Jean-Michel Bazire, Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé did not make the trip to Paris for nothing.
And for good reason, he won the two Groups II of the day: the Prix Congress, flown over from start to finish by
Latino des Isles
, then the Prix Bournosienne, won by the no less impressive
Hawaii of Berlais
, which put k.-o .
his opponents on the flat.
A first for Astier Nicolas
His blue jacket, white sleeves, armbands and blue toque won yesterday for the first time on the Butte Mortemart thanks to
Hallegro
, a 4-year-old gelding trained by François Nicolle.
Eventing rider, team gold medal and individual silver medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, Astier Nicolas, 32, received his owner's approval last February.
