Almost 2,000 visitors awaited this Sunday at Carpentra’s racecourse

“I am very happy with the start of this season!“The president of the equestrian company of the Roger-Leyraud racecourse, Joël Cluchier, cannot hide his enthusiasm, on the eve of this third equestrian meeting in Carpentras And with good reason, the new grass track is a great success.”Since opening, we have welcomed drivers who had never started here before.“, confides the president. Word of mouth works well in the Southeast Association, and drivers who have tasted the “green billiards” at the racetrack are coming back.

This is also the case for the renowned trainer-driver Romain Derieux who, after winning a race during the Green Trophy meeting on April 14 in Carpentras, returns this Sunday with the horse “Loir Bourbon”, a beautiful gelding that made its first gallops. at the Carpentras racecourse. A nice return to basics. As for the driver, the crack, he comes from afar, from Cheptainville (Essonne) to win this first race, the Emile-Ribal prize.

Another important race this Sunday, the 7th with the Regional Quarter. The favourite, mare Isabelle Story, number 11, ridden by Romain Durieux again, is expected by the specialists. Regarding the president’s other predictions: “in the company we have a slight preference for 9, King of Soul, in the second race, driven by Kevin Thonnerieux; in the third, 6 King for Two; in the fourth 11, Jador Josselyn and 12 Jean de la Lune.

This day is an event to be highlighted since the “owner for a day” raffle takes place. Participant vouchers are distributed and the lucky winner of the raffle wins 5% of the award if the horse they bet on comes in the first five.

A meeting that appeals to both golfers and families. Since, as usual, bouncy castles, pony rides, treats, and a soft toy raffle are offered to x children. The elderly will have their say to try to win entry to Vieux Mas, an educational farm in Beaucaire.

A day that promises to be under the most beautiful auspices. “We expect between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors“, enthused the President. See you tomorrow, at the racecourse from 2pm.

Sunday 5 May at 11:30 Catering and refreshments all day. Sale of chichi, asparagus and strawberries. Next meetings: 12 May (horse welfare day) and 26 May (racing festival).