Although he was the youngest trotter of the 18-runner field, Bold Eagle (Franck Nivard) proved he was undeniably boss in the 95th Opodo Prix d’Amérique. Sent off odds-on favourite on the back of his 20 career-wins combined with crushing victories in the Critérium Continental and Prix de Belgique (two of the six-race #opodoraces qualifiers), the son of dual Amérique-winner Ready…
The line-up is now official. The sumptuous 18-runner field will come under orders at 4.20pm French time for a 2,700-metre trip. All the ingredients for a great Opodo Prix d’Amérique are there. Title holder: Up And Quick – Quiet so far this winter, he has had only one target in mind. Teaming up with champion driver Jean-Michel Bazire, he…
The final entries for the 2016 Opodo Prix d’Amérique were recorded by LeTROT today (Wednesday 27th), revealing 20 potential contenders. There were no particular surprises for the key players, and the top five favourites have been confirmed by connections: titleholder Up And Quick, Vincennes’ latest star Bold Eagle, Norway’s Lionel, 2015 runner-up Voltigeur de Myrt and evergreen Timoko. The most…
The entries for the 2016 Opodo Prix d’Amérique are now closed and a list of 28 potential runners remains. Considering the maximum number going to post is set at 18, and that the final declaration will be made on Thursday at noon, several should directly be withdrawn by their trainers between now and the overnight declaration stage on Wednesday 27th.…
Just two weeks away from the Opodo Prix d’Amérique, Sébastien Guarato’s charge Bold Eagle has more than ever endorsed his claims as favourite for the Trotting World Championship on January 31st. It was difficult finding superlatives to describe the son of Ready Cash’s latest win when he shifted into overdrive in the final stages of Sunday’s Prix de Belgique. It…
Two weeks ahead of the Opodo Prix d’Amérique, the Prix de Belgique is the final qualifier before the legendary harness event on the last Sunday of January. While some are already sure to qualify as they make their final adjustments, for some others it will be their final opportunity to stamp their ticket for the Big Race. Prix de Bretagne,…
Relying on freshness, Timoko’s connections were duly rewarded in the last but one #opodoraces qualifier on Sunday as the phenomenal 12-time Group 1 winner sailed home in the Prix de Bourgogne. Wearing his blue hood, a souvenir he brought home from his trip to New York during the autumn, barefooted Timoko really looked the part on the dirty rain-beaten cinders at…
The force of a champion is to never fail under pressure and to be right on time. Bold Eagle and Lionel proved once again that they are part of a breed apart, and their winning adventures in the #opodoraces Critérium Continental and Prix Ténor de Baune have opened the door to the Prix d’Amérique Opodo 2016 in which they should…
Thanks to a good entry at the front starting post and presented unshod after two races which allowed for him to gain in condition, Un Mec d’Héripré didn’t miss his goal by winning the second of the #opodoraces, the Prix du Bourbonnais, on Sunday 13th December at Vincennes. Immediately placed ahead of the field by driver Franck Nivard, Un Mec…