With the winter and the build up of British jumping, the old warriors are the ones to provide the most winners to French sires. These also increase their cumulative prize money in the South of France, at Pau or Cagnes-sur-Mer. In short, the jumpers are celebrating.
It is the case for Passing Sale. Two of his best products have distinguished themselves this week. At 10, Mercelin still reigns on the Côte d'Azur, while Mon Môme, 9, bred by Alexandre Deschère, proves he didn't win Liverpool's Grand National by chance.
Mercelin
In a much younger style, one notices Rashbag's first winner, Rashback, over steeple at Pau.
But all the same, it was Saint des Saints who hit the jackpot with a victory in Gr.3 company, landed by his 5yo son Quel Esprit, bred by the Haras de Saint-Voir.
We can also observe the successes of Vespone's 2yos, his first crop to race, and those of Rosen Kavalier, who manages more than well with a very small crop, as well as Kaldounevees, although not so famous in this duty. The latest realises once again a three shot, as did the hardwearing Loup Solitaire.
The winners (Fr, Gb, Irl) and black-type placed (worldwide) from stallions standing in France during the week of 07/12/09 to 13/12/09 inclusive.