Sixth leg Trophee Vert Series goes to 11-1 upsetter

Today’s (June 9) sixth leg of the Trophee Vert traveling trots on turf harness racing series was at Le Touquet a Arras in France. The race named the Grand Prix de la Ville du Touquet (purse 50,000€, 2875 meters distance handicap, clockwise) saw 11-1 Hors Bord (7g Che Jenilou-Bayadere) sneak up the inner to score for trainer/driver Jean Marc Chaineau to record his 10^th career win in 53 starts for 197,195€ earned.

Philippe Beine owns the winner. Race time was not reported.

Finishing second was 4.8/1 odds second choice with Gabriele Gelormini driving for trainer Marc Sassier, with third going to 91-1 Eight (10g Kool du Caux) with Robin Bouvier the trainer and driver. Heliot de Cahot at 118-1 odds and the 2-1 favorite Harry de Sassy completed the top five, the latter two handicapped 50 meters and 25 meters respectively. Harry de Sassy had 17 wins in 36 starts before today.

To watch the race replay, click here.

Trotteur Francais, Arras files/photos

by Thomas H. Hicks, for Harnesslink