Rachael Blackmore out of luck in France as ‘amazing’ Docteur De Ballon lands Auteuil repeat
Louisa Carberry-trained nine-year-old on top again in Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris. By Press Association Sunday 23 May 2021, 4:55 PM 4 hours ago 1,880 Views 0 Comments
Rachael Blackmore (file pic).
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RACHAEL BLACKMORE was out of her luck on her trip to France for the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris as Docteur De Ballon produced his trademark late run to complete back-to-back victories in the Auteuil showpiece.
Louisa Carberry’s nine-year-old came from last to first in the hands of Betrand Lestrade, running out a ready winner of the Grade One heat over three and three-quarter miles, worth £327,000 to connections.
Rachael Blackmore was out of her luck on her trip to France for the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris as Docteur De Ballon produced his trademark late run to complet