If he had to decide to forfeit Horsy Dream in one of the evening groups I, Pierre Belloche was able to console himself by seeing his spearhead in the other specialty, Granite Meslois, return to success by defeating the opposition in the Prix Gordonia (Gr. III). Ultimately disappointing, the half-millionaire in euros had mitigating circumstances to point out, says his faithful partner Victor Saussaye, speaking to Christophe Meyer: “I take full responsibility for this failure: I had been too offensive. This time, Pierre asked me to wait before attacking about seven hundred meters from the post. We know the quality of the horse. He showed what he does best on the track, setting the record straight. This bodes very well for the meeting, hoping that he stays in good health.”
Credited with the mileage reduction of 1’11”9, Meslois Granite approached the short track record (1’11”7, held by Clegs of the Fields since 2019), ahead of good finishers Filwell et Grace of the Digeon. The two favorites, on the other hand, failed. In Love du Choquel lost his pace at the exit of the second turn, whileExtreme Desbois was far too tense at the front.
