“I am very happy with this start of the season!“The president of the equestrian society of the Roger-Leyraud racecourse, Joël Cluchier, cannot hide his enthusiasm, on the eve of this third equestrian meeting in Carpentras. And for good reason? The new grass track is a great success.”Since its opening, we have welcomed drivers who had never started here before.“, confides the president. Word of mouth works well within the south-east federation and drivers who have tasted the “green billiards” of the racecourse are coming back.
This is also the case of the renowned trainer-driver Romain Derieux who, after winning a race during the Green Trophy meeting on April 14 in Carpentras, returns this Sunday with the horse “Loir Bourbon”, a beautiful gelding who made his first gallops on the Carpentras racecourse. A nice return to basics. As for the driver, the crack, he comes from far away, from Cheptainville (Essonne) to win this first race, the Emile-Ribal prize.
Another important race this Sunday, the 7th with the Regional Quarter. The favorite, the mare Isabelle Story, number 11, driven by Romain Durieux again, is expected by the specialists. In terms of the president’s other predictions: “in the company, we have a slight preference for the 9, King of Soul, in the second race, driven by Kevin Thonnerieux; in the third, the 6 King for Two; in the fourth the 11, Jador Josselyn and 12 Jean de la Lune.
This day is an event to be highlighted since the “owner for a day” raffle is taking place. Participation vouchers will be distributed and the lucky winner of the raffle will win 5% of the allocation if the horse they bet on comes in the first five.
A meeting that appeals to both golfers and families. Since as usual, bouncy castle, pony rides, treats, stuffed animal raffle are offered to x children. The older ones will have theirs to try to win entry to the Vieux Mas, an educational farm in Beaucaire.
A day which promises to be under the most beautiful auspices. “We expect between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors“, enthuses the president. See you tomorrow at the racecourse from 2 p.m.
Sunday May 5, 11:30 a.m. Catering and refreshments all day long. Sale chichi, asparagus and strawberries. Next meetings: May 12 (horse welfare day) and May 26 (racecourse festival).
