Icone Madrik secures Prix 80 Ans de L’Aisne Nouvelle

Icone Madrik (6f Royal Dream-Tequila Dara-Not Distrub) held gamely to win the La Capelle featured Prix 80 Ans de L’Aisne Nouvelle (purse 35,000€, 2750 meters distance handicap voltstart, 13 starters ages 6-11) timed in 1.14.2kr.

Off at 5/10 favorite odds and overcoming a 25 meter handicap, this Eric Raffin reined mare is owned and trained by J.M. Baudouin. She now sports 11 career wins in 33 outings for 271.950€ earned. The 14/1 Gala de Crenner (8g Opus Viervil) rallied for second with J.P. Maillard driving for trainer Erno Szirmay and she too faced a 25 meter penalty. The 7/1 Gipsy de Chamant (8f Quaro) was home third for trainer/driver P-Y Verva after a 25 meter handicap.

For the race replay, click here.

Racing in France continues with the Gr III Prix Emile Beziere on September 24 at Paris- Vincennes. The lineup is shown below.

The GNT series resumes on September 25 at Cherbourg where 16 trotteurs will be vying for the 90,000€ purse raced over 2600 meters. That race lineup is listed below.

Trotteur Francais, la Capelle files/photos

by Thomas H. Hicks, for Harnesslink