Favorite on the other side of the Alps of the 97e edition of the Italian Trotting Derby (Gr. I – €800,800), Frank Giotrained by Sébastien Guarato and driven by Matthieu Abrivard, must admit defeat. Because First of Mindalready noticed during his victory in the qualifying event on September 21, showed himself the strongest this Sunday in Rome to win the supreme title among 3-year-olds in Italy. What’s more, in a record time, 1’12”1 (over 2,100 meters), previously co-owned by Unique (2016) et Zlatan (2018) in 1’12”2. The fastest behind the car and quickly placed in control of the event, this first product of Peace of Mind (triple winner of groups I and winner twice at Vincennes) led the event at a good pace. In the straight line, he started again and was never worried, despite the good end of the race of Frank Gio to take first place.
The Face Time Bourbon stallion in the spotlight
Scuderia Bivans, owner of Frank Giosees his stallion Face Time Bourbon form the winning couple of this Derby. For the seventh time between Sweden, France and Italy, the double winner of the Prix d’Amérique (2020 & 2021) scores at the highest level of competition. For his part, Antonio di Nardo continues his exceptional year 2024: winner of the most beautiful Italian race in the spring, the Lotteria, with Capital Mailhe offers himself a second Italian Derby (after Charming Zack in 2021). Alessandro Gocciadoro, who retains his title as coach (after Expo Wise As last year) finished third in the sulky of Falco Killer Gar.
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Read also about the meeting on Sunday October 13, 2024 in Rome:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Rome (Italy) – Oaks del Trotto (Gr. I): Follia d’Esi in the spotlight, a first Group I for Marco Stefani
Sunday October 13, 2024 in Rome – Gran Premio Gaetano Turilli (Gr. I): Always Ek, the strongest in the sprint
Sunday October 13, 2024 in Rome (Italy) – 97e Italian Trotting Derby (Gr. I): First of Mind, le nouvel empereur romain
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