The 2.3/1 weight belt of the favorite Idao de Tillard (7M) Severino-America de Tillard) returned from this classic victory last year and timed in 1.11.1 kR, the second fastest in the race's history, which began in 1920.
Prix d'AMerique (Gr. I International, purse €1,000,000, distance 2700 meters, 18 starters aged 4-11) Victory increased his scorecard to 33 wins in 47 starts for €2,898,660.
He dove from cover and sprinted down the middle before closing in on the target.
Trainer Thierry Duvaldestin is no stranger here as he also conditioned Ready Cash and his son Clement Duvaldestin returned this up-to-date champion for owner Cyril Sylvestre and breeder Francoise Chaunion.
Second place was behind schedule 37/1, just love you (6f love you-Just in love) with Alexandre Abrivard ride for trainer LC Abrivard and owner/breeder Michele Bliard.
The 2.4/1 odds second favorites Go on Boy (9m password-Balginette) was third for Romain Derieux, the trainer/driver for Ecurie Nixonn and 8.9/1 Josh Power (6m) Offshore dream-Balginette) was placed fourth by Eric Raffin for the Sebastien Ernault training for GB Trot.
Idao de Tillard repeat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awzr5ymlqqq
Hussard de Landret at 16/1, Ideal Liggers at 106/1 chances and 116/1 Justin Bold completed the top seven.
The mile rate race time was 1:54.4 over the rain-damped surface and over the 2700 meter course, which is 1 and 11/16 miles.
An outstanding crowd filled probably 45,000 booths and dining rooms to accommodate the racing and the accompanying grand celebration/entertainment rooms.
This global classic began in 1920 and honors America for its winning role for France in World War II.
Trotteur Francais, Equidia, Paris-Vincennes files/photos
from Thomas H. Hicks, For Hartnesslink
