Groupe II tests held at Vincennes

A host of upper level and groupe trots were on the Paris-Vincennes stage this day.

Action began with the Prix de Villeneuve Sur Lot (purse 51,000€, 2850 meters, European 7-10 year olds) that went to rallying Tjacko Zaz (9g Crazed-Kinoras Zaz-Angus Hall) timed in 1.13.5kr and reined by his trainer Jean Michel Bazire. Off at 2.9/1 Tjacko was his second straight and fifth in France to advance his career earnings to 223,938€ for Kings Arms/Avesta AB.

The 5.3/1 Eadshot Josselyn (7g The Best Madrik-Vezia Josselyn) held second for Yoann Lebourgeois and trainer Nicolas Bridault. Third home was 1.8/1 Eastwood Park (7g Village Mystic-Kova Josselyn) for pilot Eric Raffin.

In the Gr. II Sulky 5 Ans Qualifier 4 Prix Louis Jariel (purse 100,000€, 2175 meters autostart for five year old males) 3.5/1 Ganay de Banville (5m Jasmin de Flore-Anais de Banville) scored in a quick 1.10.7kr for owner/trainer/driver Jean Michel Bazire. This was his `11^th career victory now for 279,290€ earned.

The 4/1 Giant Chief (5m Un Mec d’Heripre-Quick Scarlet) was second handled by Franck Nivard for Ecurie le Tremont and trainer Fabrice Souloy. Grand Art (5m Prodigious-Real Artist) was third at 29/1 odds for reinsman Gabriele Gelormini. Galla de Manche, Gout Baroque and Green Grass finished fourth through sixth.

Fire Cracker (6g Quaro-Organza), off as the 1.1/1 favorite, took the Prix du Quercy (purse 67,000€, 6-10 year olds, 2850 meters) timed in 1.11.8kr with Eric Raffin up for Ecurie la Pinsonniere and trainer Gregory Thorel. This was his 15^th career victory for 479.590€ earned. 5.6/1 Elvis du Vallon (7m Reve de Beylev) was second for David Thomain and 5.3/1 Copsi (9g L’Ocean d’Urfist) secured third for trainer/driver Dominik Locqueneux.

Violetto Jet (7m From Above-Nocciolaia Jet) was a dq winner today of the featured Prix Chambon P (Gr. II International, purse 100,000€, 2850 meters for 5-10 year olds) timed in 1.12.5kr and reined by Franck Nivard for trainer Fabrice Souloy. This was his 13^th victory now for 608,062€ earned. He was off at 12/1.

Placed second was 2.9/1 Davidson du Pont (8m Pacha du Pont) that finished fourth for Nicolas Bazire and trainer Jean Michel Bazire. The dq horses were first finishing Dorgos de Guez and third finishing Diable de Vauvert. Placed third was pacesetter Etonnant (7m Timoko) that finished fifth with Anthony Barrier teaming for trainer Richard Westerink.

In the Gr. II Prix d’Istres (purse 70,000€, 2700 meters, European three year olds) the 2.7/1 odds I Love Me (3f Love You-Reedite Gede-Buvetier d’Aunou) was the 1.15kr timed winner for Yoann Lebourgeois and breeder/trainer Tony LeBeller. This was her fourth victory now for 102,350€ earned.

The 7.5/1 Ivensong (3f Ready Cash-Amy Crown-Love You) was a quarter length back second for David Thomain and trainer Philippe Allaire. Third was 7.9/1 Iseult Flower (3f Nahar de Beval) for trainer/driver Anthony Muldebled.

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by Thomas H. Hicks, for Harnesslink