The headliners of the promotion, Lexie de Banville et Lionheartwere notably absent from this Prix de Pardieu (2.175m – GP). The two stars are enjoying a well-deserved break. Suddenly, the horizon of success was clearer for their talented runners-up. Lovissimo did not miss the opportunity to do as well as a certain Ideal Oak (contender this Sunday for the Prix de Cornulier), winner of the 2022 edition. If it is, of course, too early to imagine the heroine of the day achieving a career similar to that of her elder, the daughter of Love You only confirms its progress. Fifth in the Prix d’Essai (Gr. I), third in the Saint-Léger des Trotteurs (Gr. I), the representative of Frédéric Sauque had only found Lionheart to bar his path to success last in the Prix d’Enghien (Gr. III). Feats of arms which authorized this classy, and very well born, filly to open her account at the semi-classic level. “It’s true that she progresses over the racesrecognizes his jockey, Guillaume Martin. His temperament is also excellent. She is becoming calmer and calmer, even before leaving. Also, she was going barefoot for the second time, which puts her at a higher gear, that’s for sure. In the end, she deserved to win her group II.” The architect of this victory, the person concerned also knew how to give it a good run. “I got the right wheelshe analyzes. On the way up, I stuck my backs together really well. Also, I managed to take the aspiration of Little Orélie, which was great. I had a little doubt at the start of the straight, whether she was really going to want to pass her rival. And yes, she really wanted to win. She had already won on the course, where she had only run once. For me, distance is not a problem. She can do everything.” And she proves it. If she consolidates her place among the elite, the resident of Philippe Allaire propels herself into the spotlight, a week before moving on to the Prix d’Amérique sales. There is no doubt that this girlElegant (Ready Cash), who has a sister Kaviarissimawill arouse the curiosity of buyers.
Beaten with honors, Little Orélie only conceded the advantage in the final meters, and after a good defense. “I am very happy with my mare because she reassures me a littleexplains his trainer-jockey, Mathieu Mottier. The last shot, I was a little disappointed (Editor’s note, fourth of Lionheart et Lovissimo). It’s true that I thought I would win but our rival finished quickly. There’s not much on arrival. Soon, she will participate in the Louis Le Bourg Prize (Gr. II) on February 9.” Like the Prix d’Enghien, Lisbon Dry (3e) obtains the same classification and “just repeats its value”, indicates Paul Ploquin. I got stuck on the rope, which I regret. I should have gone ahead. When I come out, I’m too far away.”
Favorite of the event, Lucky Jacksonlooking for redemption, shows fault at the bottom of the descent. “He is temperamentalconfides his mentor, Nicolas Bazire. He didn’t even wait for the curve to shorten. This is where it can be annoying in the mouth. He shows bad will.”
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