At the Arqana Trot sale in Deauville, which started on Wednesday (Sept, 2) top price was 500,000 Euros for a half-brother to two-time Prix d’Amerique winner Bold Eagle.
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Idao de Tillard continues his winning streak
Thierry Duvaldestin-trained Idao de Tillard showed once again that he is the best horse in French harness racing at the moment, as he captured the Grand Prix Fédération Régionale du Nord on the mile track at La Capelle in northeastern France.
Dream Mine wins Margareta Wallenius-Klebergs Trophy after a dream trip
The Margareta Wallenius-Klebergs Trophy—formerly The Jubilee Trophy at Solvalla, a race for 5-year-old trotters—had Jörgen Westholm-trained Dream Mine, driven by Mats E. Djuse, as the heavy favorite on Wednesday evening (Aug. 19) for the $158,000 first prize.
Solvalla Yearling Sale sets record
Tuesday’s (Aug. 18) Solvalla Yearling Sale set a record, averaging SEK 456,276—about $48,000 —per yearling. A total of 94 yearlings were sold,an increase of no less than 21% compared with last year and 8.7% higher than the previous auction record, set in 2024.
Åke Svanstedt buys three yearlings at a European auction
At Monday’s (July 28) Copenhagen Yearling Sale, Åke Svanstedt bought three yearlings, all of which will be flown to the United States.
World record holder Allegiant back in action
Allegiant made a successful return to racing Wednesday night (July 15), winning at Eskilstuna, Sweden in her first start since setting a world record at Solvalla.
Allegiant stuns in Elitloppet, blasts to World Record 1:48
Daniel Redén-trained Allegiant, with Örjan Kihlström in the bike, delivered a performance for the ages Sunday at Solvalla, roaring to the lead from post 7 and never looking back in the Elitloppet final. The 5-year-old mare stopped the clock in a jaw-dropping 1:48F, setting a new all-time world record.
France’s First 2-Year-Olds have qualified
On Tuesday (May 5), this year’s first qualifiers for French 2-year-olds were held at the track in Caen, Normandy. There were 79 starters, and of these, 69 met the required time, which is 2:10.2 (mile rate).
Major European stakes season getting underway
After the focus in European trotting during the winter months has primarily revolved around the French Winter Meeting at Vincennes, the major-stakes season is now getting underway in the other countries.
Idao de Tillard shatters Prix de l’Atlantique record
On Saturday afternoon (April 18), Idao de Tillard won the Prix de l’Atlantique at Enghien Racecourse, setting a new race record in his first win since the 2025 Prix d’Amérique.