Atmosphere of fire, race indecisive, suspense and emotion: the 2019 American Grand Prix has lived up to its worldwide reputation. Bélina Josselyn won the 98th Grand Prix d’Amérique on Sunday, January 27 at Vincennes Hippodrome in Paris. Jean-Michel Bazire, driver and trainer of the mare, made his mark on the 2019 World Championship of Trot Attelé. Looking Superb, second, is…
Second qualifying race at the 2019 Grand Prix d’Amérique, the Grand Prix du Bourbonnais, played Sunday, December 9 at Vincenens Hippodrome in Paris, confirmed the status of Délia du Pommereux among the contenders for victory in the world championship next January 27. The 2018 Bourbonnais Grand Prix resulted in a thrilling run and a spectacular finish. Competitors who animated during…
The Grand Prix du Bourbonnais, the second qualifying event at the Grand Prix d’Amérique, will top the bill Sunday, December 9 at Vincennes Hippodrome de Paris. This exciting Group II offers many challenges. The first two of the 2017 edition will be struggling, namely Bird Parker and Bold Eagle. The double winner of the Grand Prix d’Amérique will be keen…
The Grand Prix de Bretagne, Sunday, the 18th of November at Vincennes Hippodrome de Paris, promises a magnificent sporting moment. 15 champions will compete in this Group II where the first three will be directly qualified for the Grand Prix d’Amérique, Sunday, the 27th of January. 1st association Jean-Michel Bazire as coach will present two horses at the start of…
In spite of several recalls, the matchup lived up to expectations, with Readly Express finally coming out on top against Bold Eagle. In spite of three recalls, one caused by fav Bold Eagle and another by much fancied Propulsion, the race got off to a hard-hitting start with future winner Readly Express straight up there with the leaders. It was…
Every year, Sweden’s best trotters take up the challenge in Europe’s major harness race here in Paris. But since the Prix d’Amérique’s first running in 1920, only 6 have succeeded in their quest. This year is perhaps their best chance since Maharajah scored in 2014. While trotters of the likes of Timoko have captured Sweden’s Elitloppet, not may Swedish trotters…
This 97th edition looks particularly awesome with so many champs going to post. What’s more, the outcome remains in the balance. Bidding to match legendary Ourasi‘s three consecutive Amérique wins, Bold Eagle will have to be at the top of his game this year to do so. Sébastien Guarato’s charge has yet to score this winter, finishing runner-up to Bird…
How is the Prix d’Amérique seen from abroad? Top US/Canadian driver Yannick Gingras, Italian trainer/driver Marco Smorgon, Dutch driver Robin Bakker and Swedish trainer Stefan Hultman give LeTROT their point of view. Yannick Gingras Yannick Gingras drove Jimmy Takter’s top mare Maven in the 2015 Prix d’Amérique. The 4-time Hambletonian Oaks winner and multiple Breeders Crown winner has won nearly…
“LeTROT is very happy to inaugurate its new tracking system for the Grand Prix d’Amérique. This French innovation is a real technological feat and unique on the world stage, geared to the benefit of punters, sports lovers and the whole racing community.” service de tous : les parieurs, les amateurs de sport mais aussi les acteurs des courses. Today, we…