2023-05-21 19:56:13
His passion for racing, Xavier de Moulins brings it to light through his new novel, « the night of the thoroughbreds ». It was therefore no coincidence to find, like last year, the presenter of the television news of the M 6 channel throughout the weekend on the Auteuil racecourse.
“I’m starting to get to know jumping professionals a bit,” he confides, after being greeted by François Nicolle when he dedicates his book to many trainers. These guys are warriors. Before that, the 51-year-old had spoken to riders Felix de Giles and James Reveley, two top jockeys. “They are not made of the same wood as us”, he says!
Failing to reincarnate as a horse, Xavier de Moulins seems like a fish in water in the spans of the temple of the obstacle and devotes time to who wishes to speak with him about this personal passion. “I’m not sure I can watch the Grand Steeplechase,” he admitted on Saturday. Bandero is my favorite because I regularly go to Maisons-Laffitte (Yvelines) in the morning to ride the racehorses of her trainer, Anne Sophie Pacault. But it will be difficult for him to win against the best. »
Between the daughter of Isabelle Pacault and the journalist, there was a “true friendly crush”. “I also dedicated my book to him”, concludes the “journalist-rider”.
“Very good horses are even better with great jockeys”
After the coronation of Rosario Baron, Xavier de Moulins reveals the emotions he experienced throughout the 6,000m course: “I went through all the colors of the rainbow! Of course, I was fully behind the protégés of Isabelle and Anne-Sophie Pacault. But for several days I had in mind rosario baron and his jockey, Johnny Charron. I knew they were going to sparkle together. And in the ring of presentation, the two partners displayed a determination which marked me. I, who follow closely the evolution of jockeys, admire the final fight that took place with Bertrand Lestrade on Gex. Great horses are even better with great jockeys. »
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