Finland’s Kymi Grand Prix to Ce Bello Romain

Ce Bello Romain (9g Jam Pridem-Miss Echo Bella) battled on the outside of then pacesetter Next Direction before putting that one away and then holding off the charging Delia du Pommereux (8f Niky-Noune du Pommereux) on the pegs for this classic Kymi GP victory.

The Kymi Grand Prix (purse 170,000€, 2100 meters autostart) at Kuovola, Finland is a major post Elitloppet contest on the northern European circuit. Ce Bello Romain was timed in 1.11.6kr and was off at 6.27/1 odds. Anthony Barrier teamed the winner for owner/trainer Sylvain G. DuPont to his 22^nd career victory in 68 starts

now for 809.930€ earned.

Second finishing Delia was teamed by David Thomain for trainer Sylvain Roger and owner/breeder Noel Lolic as advanced her career earnings to 1,599,670€. Seismic Wave (6g Explosice Matter) was third for Hannu Trevinen and trainer Timo Nurmos. Valokaja Hindo and Next Direction completed the top five with Willow Pride a scratch.

Heavily favored Aetos Kronos made a miscue while in the pocket on the second lap backstretch.

On the undercard was the4 Rhymaajo (26,400€ total purse, 2100 meters autostart) and 1.17/1 Billie de Montfort (10f Jasmin de Flore-Quismy de Montfort-And Arifant) scored in 1.13.4kr for David Thomain and trainer Sebastien Guarato. He earnings advanced to 2,496,110€ with this victory over Dream Girl (by From Above) and Peanuts (by Andover Hall).

Kuovola Trab, ATG files/photos

by Thomas H. Hicks, for Harnesslink