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24 August 2010, Clairefontaine. The Grand Steeple de la ville de Deauville Chase (Listed-4yo+, 4,500m) was won by Oxo des Pres (AQPS-April Night). This win brings the total prize money won by him during his career to more than €220,000.
19 August 2010, Le Lion-d'Angers. In the Prix Pierre Peltier U Master - Grand Steeple-Chase des AQPS (AQPS - 4yos - 4,000m) the experienced Sous-Officier (AQPS- Alberto Giacometi) caught Safari Rochelais (AQPS-Al Namix) on the line. Placed on multiple occasions at Auteuil and a recent winner at Dieppe, the winner is out of Graine de Beauté (Conquistador), who was bred in Corsica.
17 August 2010, Clairefontaine. The Prix Laverock - Syndicat des Eleveurs du Centre-Est Chase (3yos-3,700m) was won easily by Terisandre du Bosc (AQPS-Voix du Nord), who was stepping up in category after having won a claimer over hurdles. Tremblay (AQPS - Shaanmer) took a decent third place.
15 August 2010, Vichy. The Prix Antoine de Vazelhes - Criterium du Centre (Flat - AQPS - 3yos - 2,400m) went to Théramene (AQPS - April Night) who beat Troubadour d'Ainay (AQPS - Blushing Flame) and Terreur (AQPS - Raintrap). It was a second success for the winner in as many races. He is the first offspring out of Ismenie (AQPS - Abdonski), a talented cross country mare, who is a daughter of the very good Sirta (AQPS - Le Pontet, earnings of more than €200,000) who also bred Harielle II (AQPS - Un Numide).
13 August 2010, Clairefontaine. The Prix des Buveurs d'Air (Flat - AQPS - 4 and 5yos - 2,400m) was won easily by Roseau de Loire (AQPS - Smadoun). Réunion à Brion (AQPS - Dark Moondancer) made up ground on the last bend to sit in second position and but couldn't hold on right to the line against the strong attack of Royal d'Arc (AQPS - Le Triton). Roseau de Loire came here off an easy win at Vichy and has always been one of the best of his generation in the Mid East. His dam, Gribiche (Montorselli), was also trained by Eric Vagne for whom she won the Prix Chloris.
First AQPS winner for sire Epalo.
Monday, July 19th 2010, Vichy. Tous Ensemble (AQPS-Epalo), bred by the Haras de Saint-Voir, did not mess up on his debut in competition when winning the €18,000 Prix des Malavaux (3yo AQPS horses - 2,000m). "I told his jockey not to use the whip", confided Nicolas de Lageneste, his breeder. "He only went into training a few weeks ago and has not had a lot of work, but he has showed quality in the mornings. We are pleased as he is one of the first crop of Epalo, a stallion who stands at our stud. Tous Ensemble should now head for the Critérium du Centre, back here on the 15th August over 2,400m."
Three quarters of a length behind in third place was Terreur (AQPS - Raintrap), with Taoiri (AQPS - Khalkevi) a further 2 lengths behind in third place, both of which had already run.
Tuesday 13th July 2010, Le Lion d'Angers. (Paris-Turf.com) The first important race for the 3 year old generation of AQPS horses was the € Prix de l'Isle-Briand (Flat - 3yo AQPS horses-2,300m). Toner d'Oudairies (AQPS-Polish Summer) who produced an impressive performance on his debut at Rostrenen, was supplemented for this race. "He could have run the day before in a maiden at Granville, which seemed an easier race than this one. He won easily though was easing up once he hit the front", commented owner breeder Hervé Paimblanc. One length behind in second place was Tante Sissi (AQPS-Lesotho) with Taguy Star (Aqps - Visionnary) a further two lengths behind in third.
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