First qualifying event for the Grand Prix d’Amérique EpiqE Series Final, the Grand Prix de Bretagne EpiqE Series offered a splendid show and allowed Sebastien Guarato to shine, despite the defection of Bold Eagle. The “Team Bold Eagle” spenta very eventful weekend. After the announcement of the package yesterday by Franck Nivard, victim of a bad crash at Vincennes Hippodrome in Paris, the participation of Bold Eagle, driven by Björn Goop, remained in suspense due to an abscess to one foot. The second heat of the champion was not considered satisfactory, his entourage logically declared non-starter. His sparring partner Valko Jenilat took advantage of his absence to shine once again on the Parisian ash, winning the 19th victory of his career (the 5th in 2017) in 1’13”2 reduction.
Valko Jenilat, Billie de Montfort and Charly du Noyer first qualified for the Grand Prix d’Amérique EpiqE Series Final
Leading in the lowlands, Valko Jenilat has never been worried afterwards, and the attacks of Bird Parker and Belina Josselyn at the top of the climb did not change anything. Only her neighboor at stable Billie de Montfort was able to hang on his apron strings in the straight line, eventually finishing close to Kepler‘s son. “This horse keeps getting better,” says Eric Raffin at Equidia Live. Since he is free of four feet, he has yet crossed a step. Everyone was waiting today, so I decided to go ahead, even if that’s not what I wanted at the base. Winning the Prix d’Amérique will be hard … But given its current form, it’s a hit in the top five. ”
Sebastien Guarato tickles
Disappointed that Bold Eagle could not run, Sébastien Guarato was still happy. “It’s a beautiful day and a great pair for the stable, says the goldsmith of Ménil-Bérard. “Valko” ran very well. He really controlled the race. But “Billie” almost came back to win, the four feet iron removal did him good, I had to stop him this winter but I did well to change my tune. She’s a super mare.” Charly du Noyer finished third and qualified at the same time for the Grand Prix d’Amérique, preceding Bird Parker and Shadow Gar.
