Winning a Critérium des Jeunes is never easy, even when your name is Philippe Allaire.
"I often finished second in this event", recalls the developer, thinking of
Italiano Vero, Golden Bridge
or even
Dollar Macker.
The man from Haras de Bouttemont has still managed to put his name on the winners of this Criterium three times since 2008 and the coronation of a certain
Ready Cash
(
Sanawa
in 2009 and
Django Riff
in 2016 have imitated him).
This fourth success at this level with
Just A Gigolo
therefore remains a very special moment for the developer: “I'm happy because Groups I are not easy to win.
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🎙️Just A Gigolo offers a 4th Critérium des Jeunes (Gr. 1) to Philippe Allaire: his breeder, owner and trainer.
His reaction 🔽 pic.twitter.com/LrtJJzFpLH
— Equidia (@equidia) February 20, 2022
Relieved by the success of the son of
Boccador de Simm
, Philippe Allaire did not hesitate to flatter his driver, Franck Nivard, who made the class talk about his colt by taking command of the event.
“Franck had pleaded guilty last time.
Adjustments were made and it was better to make the mistake in the preparatory race than in the Criterium.
The horse and the driver won as a boss.
“Adored in the gray jacket, epaulette and red cap, “Francky the cold hand” was a little “warmer” than usual, quickly installing his partner in command.
A position that no one was able to challenge him until the post, despite the beautiful end of the race of
Jazzy Perrine
, excellent runner-up.
For the driver from La Manche, this is his third success in this Group I. The first dates back to 2004 with
Nelson de Vandel
, trained by Philippe Allaire's father, Pierre-Désiré.
"Seeing Franck Nivard win a Group I with my jersey brings back good memories", mischievously confides Philippe Allaire, thinking of
Ready Cash
.
No doubt the coach secretly wants to win new ones with his driver.
The other two groups of the day
Diamant de Tréabat, a real gem
What a great performance by
Diamant de Tréabat
in the Prix du Pontavice de Heussey (Gr. III), another highlight of the meeting.
The pupil of Pascal Monthulé this time overcame the winner of the Prix de l'Île-de-France,
Freeman de Houelle
.
"What a pleasure to ride him," says his jockey, Clément Frécelle, admiringly.
Once again, he was very strong to beat Franck Leblanc's resident.
There was a lot of wind on the climb but I managed to get a little
behind Freeman de Houelle.
In constant progress,
Diamant de Tréabat
is on the way to becoming one of the best geldings at the mounted trot.
A confrontation with
Clegs des Champs
is on the program, April 9 in Vincennes.
Cresus di Poggio as planned
Big favorite of the quinté, yesterday at Vincennes,
Cresus Di Poggio
did not disappoint his many buyers by winning with authority in the Prix d'Orthez (Gr. III).
Trained and driven by Jean-Michel Bazire, this 4-year-old male remains undefeated in three attempts this year.
He is clearly ahead of
Inmarosa
and
Instinct d'Am
, separated in that order after a long photograph.
𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝑫𝒊 𝑷𝒐𝒈𝒈𝒊𝒐 is walking around!
🏆 Newcomer to Jean-Michel Bazire's stable, the son of Muscle Hill defends the same colors as a certain Valzer di Poggio...
Can he follow in his footsteps and do as well as him?
The future will tell 📖 pic.twitter.com/5cNYiDdfjX
— Equidia (@equidia) January 27, 2022