Let's start with the last victory of Le Roi David, on December 6, at the finish of the Prix Jean Gailly de Taurines, what did you see?
I dreamed (smile)! I also enjoyed everything. From the start, I saw him leave with great envy, he was toned like in his best days. His ears were pointed forward, and I could tell he was going to win from the start.
What do you think of his level in steeplechase?
Déjà, King David (401) has just proven that he had won the races of the year, that he was fresh. In steeplechase, I think he can become much better than he is in hurdles. In hurdles, he is a Quinté+ horse, Listed plus level, but in steeplechase he can become a Group 3 horse.
What do you expect from Le Roi David for this Prix du Comté de Nice, preparatory to the Grand Prix de la Ville de Nice – Bernard Secly?
Owner (402)the horse of David Windridge just did something. I will be disappointed to be beaten by another horse than him. In theory, King David must not come out of the first two.
You also present Golden Park, the defending champion of this Listed race. Do you trust her?
She is doing very well in her meeting, everything is going well. Now we have to run and rather for the places. Last year I didn't see Golden Park (407) beat Marvel by Cerisy and yet, she had won and he was fourth but here the context is different. There, I don't see either Nyiri or King David not doing their race. So we are racing for places with Golden Park.
During this meeting, you present nine more starters, what should you say to the racers?
We have regular chances, the one I trust the least takes part in the last event: Okapina’s Light (811). I like it Béatrix Lestrange (111), who is a tonic filly who starts in steeplechase. Norman (201) carries weight but she'll have a lot going for her.
