PMU – Arrival of the five on Saturday, January 14 in Paris-Vincennes: Hidao de Tillars offers the 100th five to his coach Thierry Duvaldestin.

Arrival of the fifth: 14 – 3 – 12 – 8 – 9

For his last race before the Prix de America (January 29), in which he will be the favorite, Idao Tillard (No. 14) signed his 18th success in 25 matches by winning the Prix de Croix (Group II) at the Paris-Vincennes racecourse. The pupil of Thierry Duvaldestin did not present himself in his best configuration, but managed to repel all the attacks in the final phase. “We don’t win much today, and this proves that we are no higher than others,” the developer warns, describing his 100th success as a fifth. After fifteen days, you will need to remain calm and wise. » «I turned a little early to the wind, analysis, Clement, the son of the coach and his pilot. But he lived up to my expectations. »

For his part, owner Cyril Sevestre is pleased with the performance of his horse: “He had no blinders or reins. This bothered me a little, even if this Group II was not a goal in itself. »

Although it was difficult for him to pass the last turn, Idao Tillard completed its efforts to push back the best ends of the race Cash Bank Bigi (#3) and Unforgettable (#12). Imhatra Am (#8) confirms its good second place in the Critérium Continental on 24 December with a fourth place ahead of Idyllic Speed ​​(No. 9).

Stéphane Florent and Kevin Romain finished fifth in the eight-horse mess.