It was the day of glory for François Lagadeuc and Hohneck. Both won their first Gr.1 in the Prix d’Amérique Races ZEturf elim’ #3 Critérium Continental. Favourite of the race, the duo knew how to control operations even though they were positioned outside of the leader, a situation that was often uncomfortable but perfectly managed by the Norman driver who had a magnificent 2021 season, as if punctuated by this prestigious success. He explained on Equidia TV: “I was lucky enough to run into this horse at the start of winter. I was afraid of a crazy race and on the contrary we looked at each other a lot and I was in control. Hohneck is a champion: he’s cold, he’s in high spirits, he loves racing.” Hussard du Landret, a long time outside of the winner, was a good second ahead of Hooker Berry who followed the winner for a long time. One thing is certain, we will now see Hohneck again on January 30 at Vincennes: he has qualified for the Prix d’Amérique – Legend Race but his trainer has specified that the 5-year-old Sulky World Cup could also interest him. Wait and see!
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The same principle of direct qualifying was offered in the fourth qualifying event and the Italian Ampia Mede Sm was particularly expected after eight consecutive wins. But at fault in the last bend, Fabrice Souloy’s trainee was not able to repeat, especially against an unstoppable Galius after having animated the race. It is therefore the winner of the Critérium des 5 Ans 2021 who joins the potential list of candidates for the Legend Race on January 30th. But her trainer Séverine Raimond said she was still undecided: “The horse was literally flying today and I am very happy with him and Yoann Lebourgeoos. I don’t know if we are going to race the Prix d’Amérique – Legend Race: I am at 50-50. If no horse is unbeatable, Face Time Bourbon is in my opinion, and a horse like Etonnant is very very tough. We are, in my opinion, a year too early.” Something to give even more suspense and spice in the breathtaking series of these Prix d’Amérique Races ZEturf.
