He was obviously on everyone's mind yesterday at the Paris-Vincennes racecourse.
While he announced himself as the favorite for the Prix de Bretagne, the first qualifying event for the Prix d'Amérique, during which he had placed second in 2022, the champion Galius died suddenly.
“He was rushed to the vet on Saturday afternoon for poisoning, and his condition has unfortunately worsened.
I'm collapsed, "said Cyril Raimbaud, companion of Séverine Raimond, crack trainer, and co-owner of the 6-year-old male.
Affected after learning the terrible news, many professionals did not fail to support those around Galius.
Like Christian Bigeon.
“It's the horse of a lifetime, he confides after his coronation in the Prix de Bretagne yesterday.
These are the risks when working with the living, but it is obviously very sad.
The 63-year-old from Mayenne did not hide his satisfaction either after the magnificent success of his new champion, Hip Hop Haufor, in the first qualifying event for the Prix d'Amérique.
"Eight days ago, I didn't think I was going to run..."
"It's really a machine, it is never tired", launches, at the microphone of Equidia, the one who nevertheless had excellent trotters in his boxes.
The person concerned wins this Prize for the second time as a trainer, after the victory of Tiego d'Etang in 2014. "Eight days ago, I did not think of running this race, for lack of earnings, he continues .
We will first savor this success before thinking about the rest of the winter meeting.
In any case, Hip Hop Haufor validates its ticket for the Prix d'Amérique, scheduled for January 29.
📣 The encouragement of the public at the arrival of the Prix d'Amérique Races ZEturf Q1 - Prix de Bretagne (Gr.2), this Sunday afternoon
🐴 The passion for racing at @Vincennes_Hippo #DimanchePlaisirs pic.twitter.com/ 6elBcoqUQF
— Equidia (@equidia) November 20, 2022
Dolphin of Hip Hop Haufor, Hussard du Landret finally lost his second place, and his qualification for the queen event due to a line change.
“It's infuriating for Benoît, because his horse was excellent,” laments Christian Bigeon, reviewing the race.
Benoît Robin's pupil must therefore leave the first runners-up to the youngest in the race, Italiano Vero, admirable at this level, who also secures his place on the last Sunday of January.
As for the favorite Ampia Mede Sm, she joined the podium after the demotion of Hussard du Landret, and obtained her sesame for America.