Who can take over from Jigme ? If we saw Nietzsche Has his worthy successor in the spring, his last races, a tone below his real value since the start of the second half, leave a slight doubt. Certainly, the resident of Marcel Rolland, who needed to race during the preparatory stages, should arrive in much more advanced shape for his last objective before returning to stud. If the real Nietzsche Has finds itself fully on Sunday, the fight promises to be great for success. However, in view of the latest attempts of the son of Zarakthe role of favorite could well go to a 3-year-old in great shape and who continues to gain maturity: Kivala du Berlais. Impeccable since his debut, he seems to have reached a level during the summer and his easy success, in the Prix Georges de Talhouët-Roy (Gr.II), makes him a serious contender for success. “He gained in condition in his last race, David Cottin told us after his protégé’s last jumping session on the hurdles (in the company of Placenetcontender for the Prix La Haye Jousselin), on October 6. He has mouse hair and is very flexible. He has only improved throughout the year, both mentally and physically. He gained a lot of strength.”
Quality rivals
And Kivala du Berlais seems to be a very solid base, he will however have a lot to do to seize the title of best 3 year old, because the competition is tough. Of course, the entourage of Nietzsche Has would like to see the best 3-year-old of spring be also crowned this fall, but the opposition is strong. Winner of the first preparatory (Robert Lejeune Prize, group III) – for his first attempt in a group – Djin’s must be taken back from his recent misstep, as Mickaël Seror confided (who will also count on the very experienced Rooster Crowing) to our colleague Florent Guy: “Finally, he ejected his jockey, as can unfortunately happen in all steeplechases. He returned well and his preparation went perfectly. He arrives at this objective in great shape and, logically, I expect a great performance.” Also pay attention to Lovemec de Houelletrained by Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé, whose residents are very often present during major events. Having ejected his jockey at the pavilion hurdle, in the Prix Georges de Talhouët-Roy (Gr.II), we were unable to assess his means at this level, but it is a safe bet that Lovemec de Houelle has the means to do well here, just like Nicolle Sanewho gains strength with each of his attempts, and the newcomers to this level of competition: Six Figures (impressive lately) and the undefeated Music Maestro. Marc diedthird in Robert Lejeune, was unable to avoid the fall during the last preparatory session and only seems to be able to claim one place.
