After having seduced in the series prices, Mack de Blary took his exam at group II level on December 14, which he passed with a grade of “very good”. “He put in a great performance, because all the best were present, had appreciated Théo Duvaldestin. He's going to get on there, it's promising. I think we have a good horse.”
The son of Face Time Bourbon and a full sister of the mounted semi-classic Girl de Blary had, in fact, attacked alone in third layer on the climb, to then dictate his law with mastery by completing his final kilometer in 1'13''3. If Mack de Blary has enough speed to shine on the 2,175 meters of the main track, he will especially have to keep calm at this starting post which is likely to strain the young horses, especially in the event of a false start(s).
At the end of the Emmanuel Margouty Prize, Sébastien Guarato was already planning towards this group II of January 4 with Maestro River, which he appreciates very much and considers capable of doing better after various adjustments: “We will have to make sure that it is less stuck on Eric's right hand (Raffin). It is also possible that I equip it with an earplug. Over 2,175 meters, there will be a shot to take our revenge.” Contacted more recently by Gilles Pomade, Adrien Guarato added: “The colt has recovered well and will surely go ahead this time. We are still aiming for one of the top two places.”
The “Bridaults” in ambush
Three weeks ago, Marathon Man had the merit of making the last five hundred meters the fastest, even though he was not in his wedding suit. “He has never been comfortable with his gait, still feeling the abscess at the foot of his posterior from which he suffered, explained Nicolas Bridault. Without being pretentious, I believe that he has the means to win a group II.”
Second advantage of the professional based in Orne, Choquel Magnum also belongs to the elite. Monzon Normand, not to condemn, and Mat Manathis, very regular, will vie for a place in the top five, like the gifted Memphis of Brasse, first starter of the former ladHohneck, Simon Rousselle, in a group. Two Italian colts challenge the French. Having just flown to Turin, Golden Gio has a flashy pedigree (by Face Time Bourbon and a full sister of Vivid Wise As !), while Golimpio d’Or just lost his unbeaten record in his sixth public appearance, after being forced to shoot outside the impressive Ginostrabliggi, No. 1 in the class of 2022 in Europe.
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Saturday December 14, 2024 at Vincennes – Prix Emmanuel Margouty (Gr. II): Mack de Blary, flagship of the new wave
