Paris-Vincennes Hippodrome hosted its premier autumn harness racing fixtures on Criterium Day, drawing thousands of spectators to the historic French track for top-tier Groupe 1 competition. According to race reports from Trotto che Passione, the afternoon featured elite international fields, standout driving performances, and significant milestones for leading European breeding lines.
Criterium des 3 Ans and Young Trotting Prospects
In another juvenile contest, Otilie D’olmen extended her unbeaten streak to two by taking a victory over 2,175 meters at a 1.16.0 average, driven and trained by Thierry Duvaldestin for Ecurie Olmenhof.
International Trot and Transatlantic Competition
Across the Atlantic at Yonkers Raceway in New York, Italian mare Diva EK finished second in the international racing showcase for the second year, according to Trotto che Passione. Handed an outside draw in post position eight and managed by groom Anu Niskanen, the daughter of Chapter Seven battled through traffic against a field of older rivals.
Scandinavia and Regional Graded Stakes
In Norway, undefeated trotter Express Go maintained a flawless record of ten wins from ten starts by capturing the Norwegian Kriterium at Bjerke racecourse, covering the 2,100-meter distance in 1.13.3, as reported by Trotto che Passione.
Breeding Market and Bloodline Investments
Allevamento Di Viggiano acquired two high-profile fillies from Allevamento La Serenissima, including Maple Leaf As—a daughter of Muscle Hill and Charmingly Irish—for 60,000 💶, and Muffle Wise As, a daughter of Maharajah, for 27,000 💶, according to Trotto che Passione. These acquisitions tie into broader family lineages that include elite producers such as Queen of Grace and Lifetime Pursuit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Criterium Day take place?
Criterium Day events took place at the Paris-Vincennes Hippodrome in France, alongside concurrent international fixtures at Bjerke in Norway and Yonkers Raceway in New York, according to Trotto che Passione.
Who trains Naya d’Eronville?
Naya d’Eronville is trained by the Duvaldestin team, as reported by Trotto che Passione.
What was Express Go’s achievement at Bjerke?
Express Go won the Norwegian Kriterium at Bjerke to secure her tenth win from ten starts, according to Trotto che Passione.
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