Today’s (April 24) fourth leg of the Grand National du Trot at Cordemais Racecourse in France (Gr. III, purse 90,000€, 28000 meters distance handicap, 16 starters ages 5-10 years) went to 2.9/1 odds Igrec de Celland (6m Django Riff-Topaze de Tillard-Capricio) reined by David Thomain. This one rallied in the lane to score in 1.12.1kr
In a grueling display of harness racing trotting ability, Grace du Digeon (Seductive Fouteau) with Eric Raffin driving, was parked first-over for most of the race in capturing the 75,000€ Prix Poitou-Charentes for 7 to 10-year-olds at an extra distance of 2850m (1.77 miles) was held today (Dec. 13) at Vincennes in France. Graal du
Montargis, 15,000 inhabitants, 68 miles south of Paris, will refuse on Friday to celebrate the National Holiday of France, Bastille Day no fireworks, no street balls. Instead, a brief ceremony will take place to thank the police forces and the fire