French import successful at Kawartha

Darkangeldesbois F, making his second start after shipping in from France in 2021, visited his first Canadian winner’s circle on Saturday after a comprehensive victory in the feature harness racing trot.

Denis Gueriel dropped the gelding back from post six and found him a spot on the pylons in fifth. Darkangeldesbois pulled first-over shortly after the field of seven cut out a :28.4 first quarter, and he advanced to within touching distance of the lead by the half in :59.2.

Darkangeldesbois F continued marching, took command at three-quarters in 1:27.3, and maintained his speed to the finish for a 1:57 victory by four and a quarter lengths. Stormont Dundas (Reg Gassien) finished second over Ken Kan Win (Ryan Guy), who was third. The win price was $12.60.

DARKANGELDESBOIS F REPLAY

Darkangeldesbois F, a son of Jag De Bellouet, moved to Canada prior to the 2021 season. He qualified successfully twice before finishing sixth on debut against Preferred 3 horses at Georgian Downs. The horse is six-for-50 in his career with $119,049 in earnings. Gueriel trains him for Haras De L’Estric Inc. of Dunham.

Kawartha Downs will return on Saturday, Jul. 17 in accordance with its regular Saturday schedule.

For full race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink