On Sunday’s $125,000 Prix de Bretagne, the first B-race leading up to the Prix d’Amérique, took place and showcased a thrilling battle between two horses at Vincennes. Björn Goop’s San Moteur and Yoann Lebourgeois’ Hussard du Landret raced side by side, with the latter ultimately crossing the finish line by a nose ahead of San Moteur. This victory secured Hussard du Landret a spot in the upcoming Prix d’Amérique, along with San Moteur, Hooker Berry, and Just Love You.
In another race, Sébastien Guarato’s Frank Gio emerged victorious in the $125,000 Prix Pierre Plazen for 3-year-old colts, while Liza Josselyn, trained by Nicolas Bazire, dominated the $125,000 Prix Guy Deloison for 3-year-old fillies. Both horses showcased impressive performances and secured their places in the prestigious races to come.
The racetrack in Turin faced challenges due to heavy fog, resulting in the postponement of the colt division of the $220,000 Anact Stakes Plus for 2-year-olds. However, the fillies’ race proceeded as scheduled, with Giovaz claiming victory under the guidance of Antonio Di Nardo. The following day, Ginostrabliggi emerged as the winner in the colt division, maintaining his undefeated record.
In Rome, Alessandro Gocciadoro’s Executiv Ek triumphed in the $165,000 Gran Premio Tino Triossi for 4-year-olds, showcasing an impressive performance and crossing the finish line in a mile rate of 1:56.4 over 1.3 miles. The race highlighted the talent and potential of these young trotters in the competitive world of harness racing.
