The news broke Monday, late in the day. The information was relayed by our colleagues from 24H au Trot. The announcement had the effect of a shock for trotting lovers. Due to a leg problem, the champion Horsy Dream will be largely absent from the UET Elite Circuit Finale, played Friday evening in Vincennes. Pierre Belloche tells us about the chronology of the events. “The horse worked very well on Saturdayexplains the Bois Doufray professional. There was no problem at that time. The care went well. Everything was OK On the other hand, on Sunday morning, it was while removing the clay from his paws that we discovered that he had an engorged leg. (Editor’s note, right posterior). We trotted him afterwards and he was as flexible as a cat. So, we thought it was something benign subcutaneous. Subsequently, it deflated but not enough for me to be completely reassured during the day. Monday morning, we went out “Horsy”. It was flexible again but the ultrasound revealed that there is a hematoma which prevents us from having an objective image of the problem. A situation which could seriously call into question his winter, I think. In two weeks, we will have a better opinion because we will adjust the diagnosis (Editor’s note, the hematoma should resolve). But for the moment, we cannot comment.”
It’s a hard blow for Pierre Belloche and the champion’s entire entourage. Having hit the headlines on the European scene during the summer season (Elitloppet, Åby World Grand Prix, René Ballière…) the fastest trotter in Europe (1’08”) is one of the headliners of the 2024-2025 winter meeting. Let’s hope that this problem is quickly behind him so that he can be ready for the big winter games.
