Elie de Beaufour once again a contender for victory

Laval, Wednesday, 5 October: Great start today in Laval, where the Grand Prix Anjou-Maine (1st race/13.50/100.000 Euro/2850 m) addresses horses of the higher winning category. Despite an easy allowance, the way to victory leads through Elie de Beaufour, trained and ridden by Jean-Michel Bazire.

The eight-year-old recently showed how strong he is in form in La Capelle and in Vincennes with his respective sovereign success over Decoloration (Gabriele Gelormini), who celebrated his last victory as an outsider in July. Jerry Mom (Matthieu Abrivard) and Rebella Matters (Nicolas Bazire) have mixed form but are conceivable in the placings at any time. Hatchet Man (Anthony Barrier) and Hokkaido Jiel (David Thomain) finished third and fourth respectively in the Critérium des 5 Ans (Group 1). From the basic mark, they should strike a sharp blade. Copsi (Dominik Locqueneux) underlined his good form in Vichy. Diego de Cahot (Theo Duvaldestin) pleased in Paris in a strong `B` race. Flamme du Goutier (Franck Nivard) won the Prix de Cornulier (Group 1) under saddle and placed in the Prix d`Amérque (Group 1). She completes the second start after break.