Prix Helen Johansson Harmonista sur tapis vert

Winner of the Prix d’Amérique in 1995, Helen Johansson was, once again, present this Sunday to present the prize trophy that bears her name. “Apart from my pregnancies, I have not missed an edition since the creation of this event. It’s always a real pleasure to come to Vincennes” recognizes the only woman to have won the most beautiful trotting event in the world. But Helen Johansson had to wait a long time on the podium, during the investigation into a change of line Jeegha Pridewho had passed the post in the lead. Théo Duvaldestin’s partner was finally sanctioned for being at the origin of Mona Lisa Sibey in the straight line. The misfortune of some making the happiness of others, the good finisher Harmonist inherited success. “These are the races says Franck Nivard, trainer-driver of the winner. Even if she wins on the green carpet, she deserved her lessone. As it is necessary to hide the effort from her, she had often had bad luck in recent months. Today, I knew that, over this short distance, the selective train would serve its interests and that the race would settle down. Finally, I scratched my head at the entrance to the straight, seeing myself stuck. The opening with the rope was done late and it came out well. I hadn’t seen Jeegha Pride come outside and it was only when I passed the post that I realized we were beaten before inheriting the victory a little later.” The man with five victories in the Prix d’Amérique was honored to be rewarded by Helen Johansson: “Certainly, I have more victories than her in the “Belle”, but she can boast of being the only woman to have won the Prix d’Amérique.” Very close, the waiter Betting Pacer took first place while the favorite Dea Sprint Bar weakened after animating.