Redén’s choice – changes driver on the super horse Francesco Zet in the Prix d’Amérique • He becomes a new driver
Published 2026-01-19 09.21
Örjan Kihlström has driven Francesco Zet in all 43 starts.
But on Sunday in the Prix d’Amérique he will be replaced. It reports Sulkysport.
– There will be no Paris for me, writes Örjan Kihlström in a text message to Trav365.
On Sunday, the world’s toughest and most prestigious trotting race, the Prix d’Amérique, takes place.
Two of the clear horses, Epic Kronos and Francesco Zet, for the super race come from Daniel Redén’s stable.
Swedish top driver Örjan Kihlström has driven “Francesco” in all 43 starts. There have been 32 victories and a total of 26 million earned.
The duo has, among other things, won both the Derby and the Criterion together.
But according to information to Sulkysport Kihlström will not drive Francesco Zet in the Prix d’Amérique on Sunday.
Something that is confirmed by Örjan Kihlström.
– There will be no Paris for me, he writes in a text message to Trav365.
According to the trade magazine Sulkysport, the French star Benjamin Rochard should have received a request during Sunday’s Prix de Cornulier to drive Daniel Redén’s superstar.
“Very happy to receive the trust”
For The trotting round Rochard confirms the information.
– I am very happy to be trusted with Francesco, who is a real super horse. He has won 32 of his 43 races and earned over two million euros, which is extraordinary, he says.
On Monday, the entry list goes out for the Prix d’Amérique. On Thursday, the starting list will be final.
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