14th June – Veteran Blues des Landiers (9g Phlegyas-Mega des Landiers) rallied from his 50 meter handicap to win today’s Grand Prix Groiup Bouttemy (purse 40,000€, 2875 meters voltstart distance handicap, 18 starters), the seventh leg of the harness racing Trophee Vert Series, held at Arras.
The winner was handled by breeder/owner/trainer Dominique Cheradame to his 22nd career victory now for 599,570€ earned.
He was off at 11/1 odds.
Second was 13/1 odds and 25 meter handicapped Astor de Rozoy (10m Ready Cash-Natacha de Rozoy) for pilot L.J. Legros.
Third was 5/2 favorite Desis du Goutier (7m Oiseau de Feux-Quety du Goutier) reined by Francois Lecanu.
The field raced in a tight bunch until off the final bend.
Blues des Landiers
Thomas H. Hicks