Karim Florent Laghouag wins Devoucoux Indoor Derby
It's the fifth time for Karim Laghouag, but the first for his horse Dream de Vieve SF (Calisco du Pitray x Café au Lait). After four victories with Punch de l'Esques AA (Hermés d'Authieux x Ultan).
With the fourth winning being on the day of the horse's retirement), the Versailles silver medallist came back stronger than ever in Bordeaux with this 12-year-old bay gelding.
A clear victory by more than a second and a half over the surprising grey with a beautiful stride, César de Roy SF (Nervoso x Cavaletto), admirably ridden by Fabrice Saintemarie, who had just taken the lead.
But, in tonight's classic scenario, it was the last to go who ended up becoming the first, encouraged by a more than enthusiastic crowd.
"Dream de Vieve is a horse I've been preparing for two years. It's the first time he's won an indoor cross-country and I'm particularly pleased that it's here. We said farewell to Punch's career here with a final victory and Dream is getting his first win here, which is quite symbolic", smiles a happy Karim Laghouag.
