Road to the Prix d’Amerique starts at Paris-Vincennes

The Prix d’Amérique races ZEturf 2021-2022 will begin with Qualif # 1 – the Prix de Bretagne, Sunday, November 21 at the Paris-Vincennes Hippodrome. From the start, it’s a magnificent five-star cast that awaits harness racing sports lovers at the highest level.

The 17 competitors of the Prix d’Amérique Races ZEturf Qualif # 1 – Prix de Bretagne will have one major goal to those in the race: to finish in the top three in order to win a ticket for the three Finals: Prix d’Amérique Legend Race, Prix de France Speed Race and Paris Marathon Race Prize.

However, this Group II will have other exciting challenges, including the opportunity to judge the state of form of some of the current champions. Above all, it will allow everyone to see the phenomenal Face Time Bourbon again in the capital. The two-time winner of the Prix d’Amerique Legend Race, in 2020 and 2021, combines superlatives as he aligns victories and exploits.

A winner in Italy on his most recent outing, driver Eric Raffin got his revenge on the excellent Zacon Gio, who had beaten him twice previously. Zacon Gio, who will be present on Sunday for an explosive fourth round! This trotter born in Italy has been evolving since early October in France with Jean-Michel Bazire.

The great trainer will have three assets in this Qualif # 1: Ganay de Banville, whom he will lead, Rebella Matters, associated with Christophe Martens, and therefore mentioned Zacon Gio, entrusted to Alexandre Abrivard.

Diable de Vauvert, the defending champion, will also take the start, benefiting from a sparkling physical condition. His two recent successes plead in his favor. Chica de Joudes, accustomed to this kind of confrontation at the top, Fakir du Lorault, often unlucky last year in such a category, Feliciano, who holds serious titles, and, Etonnant, winner of the Prix de Paris Marathon Race, are as many outsiders to follow closely. Thanks to such talented protagonists, this first meeting brings together all the elements to offer a fabulous show!

QUALIF#1: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 
Our flagship show, hosted by François AVON *L’œil des Pros i*s available on Youtube and the new TV programme, co-produced with Equidia, *L’Heure des Pronos *will be released today.

The race will be shown live on *RMC Découverte* in Direct Quinté, starting 15.10. Canal Turf will be on the racecourse live for a Special Prix d’Amérique Races ZEturf. Dominique Cordier will be in the small Hall to interview professionals and give his latest tips between each race.

As soon as 10.30 am, Equidia will propose a whole day dedicated to this first qualifying race. Be ready for a day close to the action, with the preparations of participants, interviews with professionals, on-board cameras and, to conclude that Qualif#1 day, a full review of the day in Le *Grand Debrief*. Equidia will inaugurate a new on-screen presentation that will include tracking data. Exclusive contents are already available on Equidia TV and on equidia.fr.

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SUPER SUNDAYS ARE BACK
To celebrate this first competition day of the season, Paris-Vincennes will have free activities for the young and old: first pony experience, mechanical rodeo, a ride on a following bus behind that of the Stewards, and also guided tours of the racecourse.

You will discover racing in a fun and relaxed way with Marie Costabadie at the new “Beer Garden”. For the first time on a race course, an interactive live Quiz Game that will offer Betting Vouchers to winners! True gourmands will find all they want at the Food Trucks, close to the track, or at the panoramic restaurant which has reopened its doors (booking required).

Paris-Vincennes will open its doors at 12:00 noon. Panoramic Restaurant: booking by telephone 01 49 77 16 23 or e-mail resa.restauration@letrot.com on Friday before 12:00 noon. For free admission (+ parking) and attractions, please visit website prixamerique.com.

From LeTrot