Arrival of the fifth: 9 – 5 – 13 – 12 – 11
The days go by and look alike for Matthieu Abrivard. Winner of the quinté of Friday evening on the Parisian cinder, with Gybor Well, the professional repeated this performance the next day, winning easily with Gaspar de Brion (n° 9) on the Paris-Vincennes racecourse. Installed favorite by the punters, the 6-year-old gelding still gave his takers a few cold sweats by finding himself far from the head of the race during the course. “It was important to come from behind, because he won a lot by going in front, admits Matthieu Abrivard who now has 46 victories in fifths as a trainer, and 154 as a driver. He has such an injection that we tend to be too aggressive with him. » Well brought back in the last bend by living flame, (n° 13), Gaspar de Brion demonstrated his formidable burst of speed to win the eleventh success of his career, the third in fifths.
In retreat, Kid of the Isles (n° 5) retains second place after going on the offensive on the plain. He bravely pushes back Living Flamewhich achieves great value while barefoot. Eberton (n° 12) made a good finish to take fourth place. Gold River (No. 11) completes the good combination of the fifth.
Kévin Romain indicated the fifth in the disorder in six horses.