After having explored the past through four great duels which marked the history of the Prix d’Amérique Legend Race, for this last part, we immerse ourselves in the 2021 edition for which we expect a thrilling shock between the two cracks Face Time Bourbon and Davidson du Pont. While it is always risky to sum up a race to a two-man game, and not all entries are to be underestimated, equestrian fans are eager to experience their matchup.
Many parameters and assets plead in favor of these two excellent protagonists. They first formed the winning duo of the Prix d’Amerique Legend Race last year, with Face Time Bourbon triumphing over their rival. Jean-Michel Bazire, Davidson du Pont‘s mentor, and Sébastien Guarato, who oversees the fate of the defending champion, finished first and second respectively in the ranking of the best coaches in 2020. They have been considered for several seasons as two of the most formidable directors. on point. Jean-Michel Bazire, who will lead his protégé, is also an already legendary driver, with an exceptional record. He won 20 Golden Sulkies, a trophy for the best driver of the year.
The statistics of the duettists are also eloquent. Associated with his trainer, Davidson du Pont totaled 9 victories and 5 places in 16 attempts, that is to say 87.5% of success in the first three. Face Time Bourbon has 33 competing outings for 28 wins and 4 second places! In other words, he has only experienced defeat once in his career. As for the tandem they form with Björn Goop, their worst result is a second place!
Davidson du Pont and Face Time Bourbon will face each other for the sixth time on Sunday January 31 in the Prix d’Amerique Legend Race. The runner-up has the advantage with 4 wins against 1 for his opponent. The 5-year-old therefore won the Prix d’Amérique Legend Race 2020, the Prix de Sélection 2019 and two of the last preparatory races, the QUALIF # 3 Prix du Bourbonnais and the QUALIF # 5 Prix de Bourgogne. Davidson du Pont won the Prix de France 2020, just ahead of Face Time Bourbon. Round 6 promises to be exciting again!
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