Arrival of the fifth : 16 – 4 – 5 – 2 – 15
The race favorite has fulfilled his contract. I have to say that Baden Rocks (n°16) discovered good racing conditions, he who had just failed narrowly for success in this category at Saint-Cloud. Applauded on his return to the circle of winners, the pupil of Stéphane Wattel won his first straight for his seventh attempt. “He had a wonderful chance, confides his jockey, Stéphane Pasquier, who won his 214th quinté. He is in his garden here in Deauville. Delighted with this victory despite a course which “was not the one desired” by the driver, Baden Rocks allowed his trainer Stéphane Wattel to open his record at this Deauville meeting. “We were slow to win, confirms the coach with 73 victories at this level. It’s fun and even more in a fifth. I gave him a long rest this winter after a castration, and since then he has changed a lot. »
An excellent finisher, Thunderspeed (n°4) managed to take second place ahead of the host of the race, Nobody’s (n°5), who confirmed his current excellent form. Constantly pointed in the leading group, Santa Zoo (n°2) fails at the foot of the podium but does not deserve it. Slightly behind, Calaconta (No. 15) completes the combination of the fifth.
Stéphan Flourent indicated the trifecta out of order.
