Always EK captures Gr. I Grand Premio des Nations

The 6.2/1 odds Always EK (8m Filipp Roc-Nike EK-Varenne) was a coast to coast winner of today’s Grand Premio des Nations (della Nationzi, Gr. I, 2100 meters autostart, 220,000€ purse) at Milan San Siro.

This race kicked off the 205 UET Elite Circuit. Driven by Magnus A. Djuse for trainer Alessandro Gocciadoro and owner Scuderia Effebi Srl. the now 26 time winner of 764,328€ parked out 1.8/1 odds favorite Hohneck (7m Royal Dream-Caranca) and Gabriele Gelormini that faded to fourth in the late going.

The 2.6/1 second choice Go On Boy (8m Password-Balginette) rallied from last to second with Romain Derieux driving his trainee for Ecurie Nixonn.

Dolce Viky (5m Adrian Chip-Mihara) was third at 10.8/1 driven by Roberto Vecchione for trainer Gocciadoro. Demon (5m Royal Blessed-Frau Maria) ended fifth at 43.3/1 odds reined by Antonio Di Nardo.

To view the race replay, click here.

Always EK maternal pedigree of the superb dam Nike EK that has now produced four winner each with over 105,000€ earned, including Vanesia Ek with over 534,000€.

Ippodromo di San Siro, Gaet files/photos

by Thomas H. Hicks, for Harnesslink