Attention !
This weekend, he's coming out of his den… Everyone can be reassured, it's not a bear but Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé.
One of the greatest obstacle trainers of the last two decades is indeed rare on the racecourses, in particular that of Auteuil (Paris XVI), but will indeed be on the Butte Mortemart.
"The 48 Hours of Obstacles are one of the two most important weekends and are an opportunity to meet up with friends," says the 57-year-old from Charentais.
Moreover, given the quality of the races, there will be more adrenaline so I will be there.
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And to recall how it works and the reason for its rare presence: “My jockeys know what they have to do.
They know their horses, and a phone call before the races is enough to give them the latest information.
Being there is therefore not essential.
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Without admitting it or declaring it, Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé is not fond of "m'as-tu-vu".
The phone in hand to follow the competitions is enough for him when he goes to the rugby stadiums, as was the case last week on the occasion of the Top 14 match between Brive, a club of which he is one of the sponsors, in La Rochelle, his heart club, since his stable is located in Royan (Charente-Maritime).
“I have a lot of respect for bettors, but I was transparent”
This is the first time that the interested party has spoken publicly since the beginning of September.
The reason ?
He was sanctioned on the 14th of the same month for having declared ten days earlier on television, during an event in Craon (Mayenne), that one of his residents had another objective.
The latter, a called “Chella Speed”, had finished second, without her jockey pushing her to her limits.
The oval fan does not adhere to the comparison with a rugby coach who sometimes rests his holders for a more important meeting and explains: "What I did not appreciate in this sanction is the fact that it comes from a request from the National Association of Turfists.
I have a lot of respect for the punters, but I have been transparent, and it is not up to them to manage the careers of my boarders.
In obstacle, it is very difficult to make the horses last, because the discipline is demanding for the organisms.
That's what upset me!
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“Theme” in action.
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Even if the latter still does not wish to discuss the candidacies of his protégés, he will in particular present this Saturday the excellent "Thélème", five times winner of Groups (including three Group I), who will be to follow in the Grand Prix d'Automne. (Gr. I).
“I don't have a first chance, but it's a quality Autumn Grand Prix that is coming this Saturday,” concludes the friendly bear!
