The most important and richest sulky trot race took place yesterday, Sunday 26 January, at the Vincennes Hippodrome (Paris). € 900,000 up for grabs and this year the victory went to the favorite Face Time Bourbon, led by Goop: 2700 meters in a time of 1’11 ″ 50. According to Davidson du Pont and to the bronze Belina Josselyn. Established in 1920, in homage to the United States of America and their role towards France during the Second World War, the Grand Prix d’Amérique sees the best trotters in the world take to the track over the classic distance of 2700 meters. An event that annually attracts over 40,000 spectators to the Parisian hippodrome; known and followed in over 36 countries. The sums played in this race are close to 40 million Euros. Follow this link to discover all our horse riding trips in France Our champion, Varenne, known as “the captain” is in the register of winners of this incredible race.
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