Arrival of the fifth: 5 – 7 – 2 – 1 – 3
It was the race favorite and did not disappoint its many takers. Helios Somolli (No 5) was excellent in winning the second straight of his career as he found himself trapped outside the host, a tricky position to manage. “He surprised me a bit, admits his driver, Mathias Dudouit. He was more motivated than during his last outing. Today, his ears were unplugged from the start, and I had obvious resources. It was much better. Another important element, the pupil of Jean-Paul Fichaux moved unshod four feet for only the third time and now has two victories in this configuration. “He remains more efficient on flat tracks and has often behaved well in Caen”, concludes his pilot, who won his second event with this horse.
In retreat, Filou Smiling (n° 7) draws an excellent end of race to obtain the first runner-up, without being able to endanger the winner. He is ahead of the animator of the event, Helios If (n° 2), which asked to blow to finish. Graziela d’El (n° 1) confirmed his current good form by finishing fourth while Glorioso Bello (n° 3) completes the good combination of the quinté.
Kévin Romain indicated the quartet in disorder in eight horses.