At the end of a weekend marked by the success of two title contenders on January 19, Joumba de Guez (Carat Williams) and Gazelle de Val (Viking de Val), let’s see what the Prix peloton could look like by Cornulier 2025.
Trotter having participated in the best races of his promotion in harness, Hip Hop Haufor (Up And Quick) only raced once uphill, without really convincing (7th in the Prix Paul Buquet 2023). He is one of the (provisional) entrants, does not have the required winnings in the event of eliminationand his participation is therefore associated with a big question mark confirmed by his mentor Christian Bigeon: “At the moment, I have not made any decisions regarding Hip Hop Haufor. He will be present next Saturday in the Prix du Forez (Gr.3) in driving. I’m waiting to see his behavior. If he were to take part in the Cornulier, it would not be a problem to see him present one week apart.
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Granvillaise Bleue according to a different pattern from past years She will participate for the 4th time in the Prix de Cornulier. Blue Granvillaise(Jag de Bellouet) should be the richest at the start of the 2025 edition of the world mounted trotting summit. A sort of historical witness to the race which has lost several of its contenders in recent weeks or more. 8th last year, she had finished 2nd twice in previous years. But for this fourth attempt, the pattern changes. She ran three times uphill before the deadline and also changed partners, in the absence of Camille Levesque. Alexandre Abrivard will be associated with him, taking over from Benjamin Rochard who “did not take orders last time” says Pierre Levesque. The Normandy trainer explained to us last Sunday, the day of the Prix du Calvados Cornulier Races Q3: “It was intentional to leave him some fresh air to come to the Cornulier. She has already given a lot in these high-level events and with age, she appreciates having more recovery time. She is doing very well at the moment and is in better shape than last winter but perhaps a little less than winter 22-23. She has aged but retains beautiful remains. We will try to put everything on our side to hope to take a place. Alexandre (Abrivard) will be associated with him for the occasion. With the absence of horses from the Abrivard stable, he found himself available and with Michel Gallier, he was our first choice after Camille. Gazelle de Val will be a formidable opponent but we are not leaving beaten for places
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We will try to put everything on our side to hope to take a place Another particularity, Blue Granvillaisewill be presented a few days later on a ring in Vincennes, during the Arqana Trot prestige sale on Friday January 24. Michel Gallier, his breeder-owner, recently explained to us: “I am 75 years old and I can no longer continue to plan on breeding and am currently reducing my number. Granvillaise Bleue is a mare that has great value and that I will not let go at any price. She is a heart mare who is actually brand new
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