Arrival of Quinté +
: 5 – 9 – 1 – 8 – 10
Winner of two events in the summer of 2022,
Paper Trophy
(n°5) was not able to confirm during its following six outings in the Quinté +.
Absent since January, the resident of Ramon Avial-Lopez, who had returned to the value of his last success, showed his best face in the Prix Sagaro, the event this Tuesday at Val d'Or, contested in heavy ground.
The host of this event,
Paper Trophy
broke away mid-straight, and was never worried thereafter, remaining 3 lengths ahead of its direct pursuer.
He was associated with Tony Piccone, who took advantage of it to win the 50th Quinté of his career.
His trainer, who recorded an 8th event for him, appreciated this victory: “His little break did him a lot of good and he found the desire again in training.
It was a first on such heavy terrain but he adapted perfectly.
I congratulate his jockey Tony Piccone who gave him the perfect ride.
»
🥇 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 (@piccone_tony - Ra. Avial-Lopez) brilliantly wins the Prix Sagaro, Quinté+ of the day in Saint-Cloud!
🏁: 5 - 9 -1 - 8 - 10 pic.twitter.com/qwkXGQIxLy
— Equidia (@equidia) March 26, 2024
Patient in the second part of the peloton,
Turiana
(n°9) was the only one able to gain ground in the straight.
He manages to take second place ahead of the brave
Moonwalk Step
(n°1), who at the age of 11 proves that he is still as comfortable on this track, despite 60 kilos on his back. .
Quickly in ambush,
Cuncerto
(n°8) fought in vain for a better ranking and had to settle for fourth place ahead of
Canouann
(n°10), who benefited from a good run, in the wake of the future winner.
Big favorite for this event at 3/1
Winterland
(n°7) was never able to play a useful role after waiting in the second part of the peloton.