Official arrival of the Prix Marcel Laurent (Gr.2)
The race
The excellent start of Dimitri Ferm (4) set the tone for this 2024 edition of the Prix Marcel Laurent (Gr.2). The partner of Matthieu Abrivard quickly took the lead with, in his wake, the big favorite of the event, Jushua Tree (6). The resident of the Bazire family did not seize the opportunity to fall behind the leader and chose to go strong from the start by taking the race on his own.
Horse in sight before the event, Just A Gigolo (3) quickly proved to be at fault. Jazzman Debailleul (1), who had inherited the highest number, brought up the rear of the small peloton “of the three escapees”. A third wagon was formed, led by Eat Vici (14) and composed of Destiny Di Poggio (12) et Josh Power (8).
In the home stretch. Jushua Tree (6) was never going to be worried and won without trembling, followed by an excellent Dimitri Ferm (4), not seen since last January. Jazzman Debailleul (1) confirms the podium with a nose in front Destiny Di Poggio (12), author of a magnificent straight line. It's tight between Deus Zack (2), Josh Power (8) et Eat Vici (14) for fifth place. It was the first to integrate the correct combination following the mistake of number 14. Note that the winner successfully entered the 2024/25 winter meeting in walking 1'10'9 shod. Patron.
