Saturday, February 27th, Cagnes-sur-mer. The favourite La Boum (Monsun) declared a non-runner on a light injury, The Grand Prix du Conseil General (L – 4+ - 2,500mT) had lost a bit of his shine. The 5yo winner Tangaspeed (Vertical Speed), another aged mare, had the race in the bag as early as the turn in though. Ridden by Davy Bonilla, the Robert Laplanche-conditioned mare only had to find the gap between the leading horses, a failing Lost Soldier Three (Barathea) and a brave Rento (Medaaly). It finally came and Tangaspeed smoothly outstayed Rento to score by one length. Poincon de France (Peintre Celebre) edged Dandy Nicholls Lost Soldier Three in the final stages.

Owned by French football international player Robert Pires, Tangaspeed’s bank account now weighs more than €250,000 and there is room for more. “She was almost going too well,” noted the winning trainer, who was applauded at his return into the club restaurant with the cup in his arms. “It was not fast enough for her to relax and I was quite concerned. Anyway it all turned out well and I knew she’d made some progress since her last race (6th in the Listed Riviera over the All weather on Feb. 14th). She could now head towards the Gr3-Prix Exbury at Saint-Cloud on March 20th and follow the Defi du Galop trail next season.”

This race was the final stage of the 2009/2010 challenge won by Young Tiger. The Francois Rohaut-trained gelding earned almost €450,000 with four runs and a few places in the circuit.

Rento gave his best shot to end up second and pleased his rider Francois-Xavier Bertras. “He’s lovely. A tough fighter you just have to like.”

Tangaspeed was bred by co-owner Laurence Gagneux. She’s the best foal out of Fitanga (Fijar Tango), a maiden jumper.

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