Two applications stood out from the rest in this Vatelys Prize, Monday in Compiègne. The Putois specialist (editor’s note, his six public outings took place in Compiègne) Early Mistwho had just won on the course, challenged the undefeated and favorite Saly d’Orouxfor his first steps in steeplechase. Unlike his previous outings, the son of Goliath du Berlais quickly takes the race on her own, immediately followed by her rival who accompanies her until her separation (without gravity) from Gaëtan Masure, at the reception of the ninth obstacle of the course, the open ditch. Early Mist continues its march forward and, despite the blows of Inner Joywho beat him on October 3 on the course in the Prix Vertige, from the exit of the last turn, the representative of Simon Macauley & Andrey Peake surely dictates his law. “He is a good horse and he has always proven it, entrusts Lucas Zuliani to Arsène Abitbol. He now knows Compiègne by heart and his good knowledge of the course allowed me to go ahead and do what I wanted. He knew how to accelerate well to win. Even though he is currently competing in steeplechasing, he is very versatile and has won in both specialties. I have no preference and it is not excluded that he returns to hurdles. By the way, I would like to congratulate Léa, his morning date, who goes out of her way with him.” Two lengths behind the winner, Inner Joy retains first place at the expense of Team Lightto be credited with a beautiful straight line.
