On June 23, in the middle of “presidential” day, Lexie de Banville propelled himself to the top of the hierarchy of ridden 3-year-olds. Having skipped the Saint-Léger des Trotteurs (won by Little Orélie), his leadership was somewhat contested, notably with the revelations of Lionheart et Lucky Jackson. This Prix de Vincennes (2,700 m. – GP) was the moment of truth. And the truth of the trail is relentless. Lexie de Banville is the leader of the generation. Obviously, we would have liked to see the daughter of Real Lou cover themselves with glory at the end of an epic fight against their direct rivals who, unfortunately, were found to be at fault. Never mind, being diligent adds to the range of skills that a young trotter must have to aim for the heights. Above the fray, Lexie de Banville gets rid of the opposition coming out of the final turn to win with real brilliance. Without her partner, Adrien Lamy, lowering her blinders, the queen of the promotion equals the competition record (1’13”2). For this great objective, she was tackled with all four feet for the first time. And the cherry on the cake, she becomes the eleventh trotter to achieve the Prix d’Essai-Prix de Vincennes double since 1980 (Fado du Chêne, Fresnes Dragon, Scipio du Goutier, Holly du Locton, Cheerful Bright, Speed Clayettois…). “In retrospect, it turned out to be easier than expected with the disqualifications of Lionheart, Lucky Jackson et Little Orélierecognizes his mentor, Thomas Levesque, who scores for the sixth time at the classical level (exclusively on the climb), at the microphone of Christophe Meyer. But I knew my mare could walk a little 1’13” today. She wins more easily than you might think. For me she is a real champion and she will be even better next year. Beyond the intrinsic class of the winner, this success highlights the talent of its developer, who knew how to make the right choices in terms of preparation. I had this classic in mind since its victory in the Prix d’Essai. I made a lot of dead ends in view of this Prix de Vincennes. We did not race the Saint-Léger, as well as the last preparatory under the saddle, which was close together. And his recent harness race did him good.” Regarding the rest of his program, “she will go to rest to prepare for the 2025 President of the Republic Prize. I think it will be reviewed in April.”
Its driver, Adrien Lamy, won his second Prix de Vincennes after The helicopter race in 2020.”It’s a crackhe blurted. She gives her all every time. She achieves a nice classic double, which shows that she is indeed the number 1 of the generation. It’s magnificent to win for Thomas who prepares her perfectly well for this type of meeting.”
Lutin des Bordes, eternal dolphin
By taking second place (maintained after investigation), Leprechaun of the Edge pleases his mentor, Jean-Philippe Monclin. “He is simply beaten by Lexie de Banvillewho was better than everyone today. He always responds.” As in the Essay Prize, the son of Bilibili is only beaten by… Lexie de Banville. The joy is also palpable in the Ploquin clan since Paul, in the saddle on Lisbon Dryranks third for his father Patrick (coach). “She’s having a great race because it’s not easy being outside the winner. I knew she had the level to be on the podium against the elite.” As in the Trial Prize, Lucky Sibey takes fourth place, while Long Island finished fifth for his first classic.
The disqualified…
Very played, Lionheartfor which it was the first confrontation against Lexie de Banvillecommits the irreparable to approach the first turning point. “He skipped a stitchexplains Éric Raffin. His training companion, Lucky Jackson“got upset on his owndebriefs Nicolas Bazire. There were people to his right and when his jockey gave a little push with the handlebars to keep him in line, he made a mistake.” As for Little Orélie“she made the mistake without much reason, declares Mathieu Mottier. I don’t know what happened to her. It’s a shame.”
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