Arrival of the fifth: 2 – 7 – 6 – 4 – 9
Champions always rise. Struck by Lyme disease in January, Étonnant made a victorious return to competition. The faller of Face Time Bourbon, the previous winter did not tremble to carry out its task, despite two false starts, and took away the sixth event of his career. “I had a lot of fun, admits his partner of the day, Alexandre Abrivard. He relaxed well between starts. It’s good to win but the important thing was to teach him a good lesson. “A mission accomplished for the pilot who signs a 67th success in the support race of the bet preferred by bettors, under the eyes of Anthony Barrier, the usual driver of the horse, who was under suspension. “It’s not easy to come back after this illness,” reacted his mentor, Richard Westerink. It’s a relief to see him win, especially since he didn’t work a lot. » The program of the son of Timoko is not yet established, but it should participate in the Prix Kerjacques, on April 8 at Paris-Vincennes.
The champion of south-west France dominates with authority Capital Mail (#7), and This Roman Bello (n°6), which leaves the competition in France on a good note. Dexter Chatho (n°4) fails at the foot of the podium and is clearly ahead Cyriel of Atom (n°9).
Stéphan Flourent indicated the fifth in the disorder.