Arrival of the quinté: 3 – 8 – 15 – 16 – 9
While the winter meeting at Paris-Vincennes was in full swing, the Cagnes-sur-Mer racecourse took over with the Prix de la Côte d’Azur (Gr. III). This international race pitted sixteen competitors, aged 6 to 9, on the 2,900m course. In a very rhythmic event, the victory went to Esprit Mystic (n ° 3) who had not been unshod four feet since July 14. After waiting, not far from the animators, he made his effort at the end of the final turn before leaving his opponents in the straight line. Nicolas Ensch registers his name for the second time on the prize list of this event after the success ofElsa of Belfonds in 2020: “He finished well last, but it was another feeling today being barefoot. The fast paced race helped him and he was able to hang on. He accelerated perfectly and prolonged his effort until the end. “
Dolina of the Plains (n ° 8) sprinted very well to grab a good second place even if she could not do anything against the supremacy ofEsprit Mystic. Jénilou squirrel (n ° 15) was once again present on this racetrack where he has already won sixteen races. He is the first competitor in the 25m to finish. He finished in a pleasant action to take third place. Also making the distance, Alcoy (n ° 16) completes the arrival of the quartet. The favourite Empire (n ° 9) quickly found himself in a good position but was clearly overwhelmed in the final phase, narrowly keeping fifth place in front Baron du Bourg (n°14).
Pinto Bob (n°1) and Eric The Eel (n ° 5) were found to be at fault and were disqualified.