PMU – Friday 20 January Five arrives in Deauville: Byford surprises on 47/1.

Arrival of the fifth : 11 – 8 – 3 – 9 – 1

Less than 48 hours before the Prix de Cornulier, the traditional five took place on Friday night at the Deauville racecourse. This handicap, reserved for children aged 4 years and over, played over a long course of 2500 m, went to an outsider, Byford (No. 11) is offered at a ratio of 47/1. Forced to start from stall #16, this 6-year-old gelding was held in the peloton by his partner Alexis Pushin before finding a providential pass with a side rope in the middle, to the great delight of his young jockey, who won. his eighth five: “I had a good race and when he found a pass in the middle of the straight he accelerated well to win clearly. »

Quickly noticed in the leading group, Tauran Shaman (n°8) created an illusion of success before being attacked by a future victor. Behind this resident of Gianluca Bietolini, a photograph was needed to choose between thirty something (#3) and The Perfect King (No. 9), separated in this order only by a short head. Fifth is being completed Mr Xu (n°1), a constant figure and perfectly withstands a heavy load of 61 kg.

After an investigation by the marshals, the finish line was saved.

Halim Buakkaz proposed three out of order.