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From: "David-specialized saddles" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

In an exciting climax,nine riders left the final vet gate 3, within six minutes 
of each other, all at a hand gallop.

Stephanie  Arnal of France riding a modest size grey Stallion was in 
first,followed by Romua Theisman of Belgium who was a large man on a large 
chestnut.

The finish was on a turf course in front of  hundreds of spectators. it was 
Jean Frances of France who romped into view with hammer down, followed closely 
by Stephanie Arnal, finishing in 6:18 having run the last loop of 21kilometers 
in an average of 24 k per hour and 18;5 k for the day. it would be another 10 
minutes before 3rd place Romua Theisman crossed the line for third.

All watched the carefully scrutinized trots for completion and Jean had to 
retrot before the jury of vets gave the thumbs up to a roar of the crowd.  

What a race, great photos to follow.

your correspondent in France 
David kaden     


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