Less than a month after the Elitloppet, the prestigious Swedish Group I,
Astonishing
and
Vivid Wise As
found themselves on the Parisian cinders for the Prix René Ballière.
If the pupil of Richard Westerink had shown himself to be clearly superior to the Italian trotter in northern Europe, the latter took resounding revenge in the temple of the trot.
"We had to fight to the post with
Astonishing
, recognizes the winning driver, Matthieu Abrivard.
I wasn't even sure I had won.
But at Vincennes, he is more into his business.
For the sixth time in his career, the Scuderia Bivans protege won a Group I in France.
As for its owner, Antonio Somma, his jersey shines for the third time in a row in this Group I, after the successes of
Face Time Bourbon
in 2020 and 2021. This victory was particularly close to the heart of Matthieu Abrivard for several reasons: “There are had some reviews after the Elitloppet.
But the horse had experienced a setback before the race and I felt that I did not have the real
Vivid
in the hands.
Today he was much better and proved it.
And then it's a beautiful tribute for my grandmother Yvette, who passed away this week.
She would have given me a little phone call like after every big victory.
»
⚔️ VIVID WISE AS MINIMUM IN THE RENÉ BALLIÈRE PRIZE!
⚔️
🏆Alessandro Gocciadoro's protege comes to face Etonnant on the post in the Prix René Ballière (Gr. I)
🥈Amazing (@anthony_Moustik / @RichardWesteri1)
🥉Hohneck (F. Lagadeuc / P. Allaire)
⏱️ 1'09'' 1 🚀 pic.twitter.com/WgA06icCOh
— Equidia (@equidia) June 26, 2022
For his part, Anthony Barrier kept smiling despite the defeat.
“Admittedly, we were beaten by a nose, which is always infuriating, but I felt that my horse had not come back dull from Sweden.
This is a very important point.
»
Adrien Lamy, the man of the day
On the sidelines of the René Ballière Prize, four other Groups I were contested. Two of them were won by Adrien Lamy, the man of the day.
The professional from Brittany flew over the President of the Republic Prize, associated with
Intuition
.
“Before the meeting, she had my preference but I didn't think I could win.
A little over an hour later, he proved to be intractable in the fight to win his fourth Prix de Normandie, in the saddle on
Happy and Lucky
.
"I did not expect to achieve this double," concludes Adrien Lamy, a happy and lucky man.
🚨 HAPPY AND LUCKY HOLDS ITS GROUP 1!
🚨
Franck Leblanc's mare associated with Adrien Lamy (@A_Lamy56) is the strongest in the Prix de Normandie - Etrier 5 Years Final (Gr. I)
🥈 Hirondelle du Rib (J. Hallais)
🥉 Hallix (G. Gillot) @ViscariaGG pic.twitter.com/h1r1Vt92Qt
— Equidia (@equidia) June 26, 2022
Just A Gigolo remains the leader
Winner of the Critérium des Jeunes in February, the pupil of Philippe Allaire confirmed that he was the best of the generation by doubling the lead in the Prix Albert Viel, thus remaining undefeated in Groups I. drive.
He is the king of the interim, loose Philippe Allaire on the winners' podium.
In normal times, he is a good driver but he does not tremble when it is necessary to replace another professional for a single race.
I have a thought for Franck Nivard, his regular driver, who, in addition to being suspended, had a health problem.
“A feeling shared by David Thomain, who indicated at the microphone of Equidia: “He will find his horse soon”, before continuing on his impressions: “He put a superb thrust to leave under attack.
»
Just A Gigolo
ahead of a former student of Philippe Allaire,
Just For Lova
, excellent at this level, and
Juninho Dry
.
As soon as the Prix Albert Viel arrives, Philippe Allaire congratulates David Thomain, the driver of Just A Gigolo @LeTrot pic.twitter.com/PYYPKmg4gj
— The Parisian |
turf (@leparisien_turf) June 26, 2022
Jelyson transforms the Essay
He had just opened his record on this course.
Jelyson
confirmed his ascent by winning the Prix d'Essai after a hard fight yesterday on the Parisian dirt road.
Ridden by Yoann Lebourgeois, the resident of Alexandre Pillon resisted extremely narrowly to
Joyner Sport
, which started at a mounted trot and leaves some regrets after a start at a gallop.
The Mayenne coach signs his first success at the Classic level.
"All week, I was not present at training because I had joined the association Les Voiles de l'Espoir, confides the developer.
I went on a sailboat with children in remission from cancer.
I had not planned to run this Group I and it was inconceivable for me to cancel my entry.
So my staff did a wonderful job in my absence and I congratulate them.
» The podium of this Group I is completed by
Jorgos de Guez
, recently acquired after his victory in a claiming race.
⚔️ FIGHT AT 3⃣ AT THE ARRIVAL OF THE TRIAL PRIZE ⚔️
Associated with Yoann Lebourgeois, Jelyson wins the Trial Prize and offers a first group 1 to his coach, Alexandre Pillon 👏🏼🍾
🥈 Joyner Sport (P. Allaire) and 🥉Jorgos de Guez (A. Ripoll Rigo) completes the podium
⏱️1'14''8 pic.twitter.com/0UiK58tyG8
— Equidia (@equidia) June 26, 2022
The Parisian Prize for Junior and Charly
Our title was associated with the Sunday quinté during this day of champions.
Bought on May 3 for the sum of 14,999 euros in a claiming race at Vincennes, Charly de l'Aunay achieved great value to win the second quinté of his career, to the delight of his driver trainer, Junior Guelpa .
In three races, the 10-year-old gelding has already garnered 55,760 euros.
He is ahead of
Belker
in a hard fight .
Diego de Cahot
completes the arrival of the trifecta and is ahead
of Elvis de Vallon
"in the middle of the breeding season", according to his trainer, Charles Cuiller, and
Elu de Dompierre
.