Veni, vidi, vici! If Latin is a dead language, the talent of transalpine professionals is indeed topical. At the Cokstile sulky, Gabriele Gelormini won Sunday at Vincennes in the Prix de Bourgogne (Gr. II), the fifth qualifying round for the Prix d'Amérique. Like two devils, "Gaby" and his partner appeared at the middle of the straight line shortly before the end of the 2,100-meter race on the big track to dominate one of the favorites of the race, Vivid Wise As, led by Éric Raffin . “I had an excellent career,” confides the Turinese, who spent time with Jean-Michel Bazire when he arrived in France at the age of 16. Cokstile won the Elitloppet (the most prestigious race in Sweden) in 2020 so there was no doubt about its quality. And as he has speed, the course of this Prix de Bourgogne was perfect for him. "
"I am delighted to have seen my horse show its true level"
Faithful driver of Billie de Monfort, third in the event, but also of Diable de Vauvert, not yet qualified for America, the 29-year-old driver will therefore have the choice for the main event.
Even if nothing is done, he should find the resident of Hansen-Erik Bondo on January 30.
What the last named whose team is based in Milan but which has an antenna at Le Mans (Sarthe) confirms lip service: "Now that he is sure to be qualified, he will run the last preparatory session with Gabriele Gelormini I hope (laughs).
In any case, I am delighted to have seen my horse show its true level.
I have no doubts about his handling, so the 2,700 meters at the Prix d'Amérique will not bother him.
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Paris-Vincennes, Sunday January 2.
Gabriele Gelormini raises his right arm in victory with Cokstile.
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Hohneck to America
Philippe Allaire had raised doubts about Hohneck's participation in the Prix d'Amérique (January 30) after his victory in the Critérium Continental, third qualifying event, on December 26.
With the entourage of this 5-year-old male, the Norman trainer decided to “certainly let himself be tempted by the adventure”.
"He's a sure horse, and I think he's coming of age," he told Equidia.
