{"id":7214,"date":"2021-02-11T13:27:43","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T12:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prixdameriqueraces.com\/?p=7214"},"modified":"2021-02-11T13:46:08","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T12:46:08","slug":"the-starting-grid-of-the-rix-de-france-speed-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prixdameriqueraces.com\/en\/news\/race\/the-starting-grid-of-the-rix-de-france-speed-race\/","title":{"rendered":"The starting grid of the “Prix de France “Speed Race”"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Prix de France “Speed \u200b\u200bRace” will offer a superb moment of sport on Sunday February 14th at the Paris-Vincennes Hippodrome. Second of the three Ultimate Finals of the Prix d’Amerique Races ZEturf competition, this Group I represents the revenge of the Prix d’Amerique “Legend Race”, two weeks after the coronation of Face Time Bourbon<\/strong>. The 2,100-meter speed course promises an intense and spectacular confrontation.<\/p>\n

The revenge will take place as the first two of the Prix d’Amerique “Legend Race” will be in contention. Face Time Bourbon<\/strong>, winner on January 31, and his runner-up Davidson du Pont<\/strong>, the title holder of this Prix de France “Speed \u200b\u200bRace”, will face each other again on the mythical Parisian ash. Last year in the same event, the runner-up beat his rival. What will be the scenario this Sunday? Everything remains possible.<\/p>\n

On a short course conducive to all speeding, the other thrilling parameter will be the stopwatch. Will the race record fall? Still held by Kool du Caux<\/strong> in 1’09”8, it dates back to 2007. When we know that Face Time Bourbon<\/strong> trotted twice in 1’09”4 on this track last year, we can think that the brand is in great danger.<\/p>\n

Behind the two essential favorites, Face Time Bourbon<\/strong> and Davidson du Pont<\/strong>, D\u00e9lia du Pommereux<\/strong> and Bahia Quesnot<\/strong>, respectively fourth and fifth in the Prix d’Am\u00e9rique “Legend Race”, will also have legitimate ambitions. Billie de Montfort<\/strong>, who loves sprints, Aetos Kronos<\/strong>, a gifted Swede who will ensure the international side of the event, Romanesque<\/strong> and Frisbee d\u00b4Am<\/strong> complete this sumptuous cast.<\/p>\n

In this race with the help of autostart, the positions behind the car are important. Pierre Herm\u00e9, voted best pastry chef in the world and a great lover of horse racing, had the privilege of drawing lots for the numbers. The king of the macaron had a lucky hand for Face Time Bourbon<\/strong> with the 2, considered one of the most advantageous. Davidson du Pont<\/strong> was less fortunate with the number 8 on the outside.<\/p>\n

Jean-Michel Bazire, coach-driver of Davidson du Pont<\/strong>, was present during the draw. He is not angry with Pierre Herm\u00e9: “I admire your work, I particularly enjoy your rose cake! The number 8 is obviously difficult but my horse is perfect and has recovered well from his recent efforts<\/em>. ”<\/p>\n

Bj\u00f6rn Goop, Face Time Bourbon<\/strong> pilot, also reacted: \u201cNumber 2 is very good, even if I would have preferred the 3 or the 4. It’s a little sad for Davidson du Pont<\/strong> and his 8 but Jean -Michel Bazire can use all tactics<\/em>. ”<\/p>\n

Consult the list of starters for the Prix de France \u201cSpeed \u200b\u200bRace\u201d by clicking here<\/a> (at the bottom of the page) or here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Watch the draw below:<\/p>\n