Arrival of the fifth : 11 – 5 – 2 – 3 – 6
When Hakim of the Fields (n°11) comes unshod on all fours in events where the start is given using the autostart, he never disappoints. The resident of Pierre Callier proved it again by winning pleasantly in this quinté, signing the fifth success of his career, the third without his irons and the fourth behind the autostart. “The goal was for him to start well because he had just set off three times at a canter, observes Pierre Callier at the microphone of Equidia. It’s easier to leave your horses there behind the car. “Despite the presence of many professionals from different regions of France, it is ultimately a local who wins with Pierre Callier, who wins his second quinté as a driver, the fourth as a coach.
Race leader, Imhotep Madrik (n°5) does not deserve by keeping second place ahead of Women Island (n°2), which gave the impression of a better classification at the start of the straight. Highly anticipated, Heart of Glass (n°3) had to settle for fourth place after losing time negotiating the final bend.
In slight retreat, Ice Tea (n°6) finishes pleasantly to complete the good combination of the fifth. As for the favourite, Ibis Quick (n°4), he completely broke down in the final phase after trotting near the animators.