Thirteen 3-year-old trotters competed on the 2,150 meters, starting at the autostart, from the Enghien track, in the Prix de Rome. This group III was won by Heart of Gold in 1’13”7.
Possessing means in both specialties, Heart of Gold (1-David Thomain) offered his first group III to the team. Left the quickest, son of Bird Parker led the race as he pleased, before keeping the best to the end. This is another prestigious victory for the David Thomain – Philippe Allaire duo. The winning driver said after this victory: “Before the coup, I saw him a chance even if he remained on two poor performances because Philippe Allaire was very confident. After I had the ace, we had to get out of this number, but the horse started very well. Then, I checked and I started dryly in the final turn and it resisted until the end. “
Quick recovery when leaving, Hirondelle Sibey (8-Éric Raffin) leaves the last rows at the entrance to the straight line and quickly ends up outside, depriving Kuyt F Boko (4-Robin Bakker) from the first accessit. The latter evolved on a third rope line, before finishing well. After completing its course along the rope, Heartbreaker One (2-Luc Roelens) is to be credited with a very beautiful final effort, easily concluding in fourth place, finishing in the wake of the first three. Finally, the Italian Brillant Ferm (10-Andrea Guzzinati) completes the arrival of this group III.
Note that the favorite Hooker Berry (7-Franck Nivard), completely missed his departure, galloping, having been afraid of the autostart according to his driver. Came to join the host in front of the stands, he could not extend his effort afterwards in the final phase, courageously concluding in sixth place.
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