Just before taking part in the Prix de l’Aître de Saint-Maclou this Wednesday in Mauquenchy with his representative Ireland TeamGilles Curens explained the state of the track which was waterlogged: “I am president of the region and I defend socio-professionals, but it is true that the track is disgusting. Afterwards, it was cold for a long time and the track was salty. We are in a thaw. In addition, the track man had a small health problem which meant that he could not be there. It is regrettable, but we must not cast stones at the Société des Courses de Mauquenchy, which did the best it could.”