GNT Paris Turf 14th leg to Gamay de L’Iton

November 22, 2022 – This day at Mauquenchy in France was held the 14^th leg of the Gr. III Grand National du Trot Paris-Turf series.

Raced over 2850 meters distance handicap for the 90,000£ purse by national 5-10 year olds, the 4.3/1 odds Gamay de L’Iton (6m Bird Parker-Story de L’Iton) was a start to finish winner timed in 1.12.2kr. Reined by Gabriele Gelormini, the Hughes Levesque trainee is owned by Ecurie de L’Iton and the winner recorded his 11^th career victory now for 356,480£ earned.

The 16/1 outsider Flower by Magalou (9f In Mec d’Heripre) closed for second handled by Anthony Barrier for trainer Adrien Pereira. Third was the 1.8/1 favorite Falco d’Havaroche (7g First de Retz) with Eric Raffin aboard for owner/trainer J.M. Baudouin. None of the top three faced distance handicaps.

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by Thomas H. Hicks, for Harnesslink