Le Grau du Roi: An excellent afternoon for the Etienne-Mourrut Memorial.
|The Condor group the folk groups welcome the men in white in the presence of Amélie Laugier, Queen of Arles and her bridesmaids. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel
The prizes of the day reward Corail from the Rouquette manade and Amine Chekade while a favorite is awarded to Crey from the Cuillé manade and Nordine El Ghiati.
The thunder that rumbled and accompanied the light downpour around 4 p.m. did not deter the spectators who had come in large numbers for this traditional August 15th in Graulen. And they did not regret it. Far from it!
After an opening by Patrice Blanc with the musicians of the Condor, joined by the rider Julien Perrin for a dressage number, the folk groups, preceded by Amélie Laugier, Queen of Arles and her bridesmaids, were able to make their entrance and welcome the men of the day among whom, A. Chekade transcended, L. Lopez regular and confident and Z. Katif bringing the others in their wake. Note the withdrawal of J. Cadenas due to muscular problems at the 2nd bull.
For the Cuillé herd
Powerful commitment of Octave behind Ziko Katif. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel
Octave(N.408, 1st) moves heavily and takes the rasets as they present themselves for cockade and tassels in 1’30. Valiant, voluntary, the men lead him into pretty series roundly concluded (Katif 2, Naim). Without ever leaving the stage, he keeps his tricks and receives a 6th Carmen on his return to the toril.
Lucullus stands on stage after Amine Chekade. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel In 5th grade, Lucullus(N.409), moves his big frame to give the impression while showing himself more at ease after the right-handers for well-hit finishes (Chekade 2, Katif 3, Marquis) before bringing in a string with the disc , heard 4 times.
Full of liveliness, the very young Crey accompanies Nordine El Ghiati on the backtrack. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel
At the end of this beautiful afternoon, Crey (N.751, out of points for 12) brought the sparkling note with desire and whimsy in well-held lengths, tight finishes that end at the barrier or with flights (6) behind the men including one of extreme power behind Chekade who, pushed in his flight cannot hang on and falls back on the bull on the other track. A hopeful from Mas des Pavillons to follow with particular attention. 7 Carmen plus return with the ovation.
For the Lautier manade
Strong anticipation from Timoko on the invitation of Youssef Zekraoui. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel
It's the last of the last for Timoko (N. 025, 2nd), Biou of the Future 2018 who very quickly takes his place on the boards and calms the ardor even if the main attributes leave in 3:30. At the strings, he is on the lookout. The men calculate, the bonuses rise and the public grumbles. In the 8th, it just goes through for Chekade who then engages in 2 rasets of great purity concluded masterfully by Timoko who the next moment anticipates Zekraoui who cannot touch the frontal. The 1st string at 1000 euros; stays in place and Carmen, heard 5 times, accompanies him back standing audience.
Strong and threatening arrival from Montego behind Amine Chekade. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel
Shaken from the attack Montego (N.356, 3rd) the Biou de l’Avenir 2021 responds effectively after the right-handed where after having taken the step, he commits himself to accompany him to the limit with on arrival a criminal horn which brushes the boards when he is not hitting (Katif 2, Chekade). Less comfortable on the left, he lowers his head and rarely goes all the way. Weird ! The first string for Chekade (12th), the second remains on the horns. 5 Carmen plus return.
For the Nicollin herd
Boumian fully embraces the invitation from Lucas Lopez. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel
2’of trips for Boumian(N.102, 4th) and we find ourselves at the strings for a continuation of the race which falls into irregularity. Sometimes he puts on a good show (Zekraoui 2, Naim, Katif and Lopez) sometimes he limits himself to a few small steps while shaking his head as if to say «no I won't come». The first string for Katif, the other one goes back in silence. 1 Carmen.
Pour la manade Rouquette
Corail and Amine Chekade, a beautiful duo that gives you chills. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel
Corail(N.729, 6th). Lively and after 1’30, time for the strings. Ass to the boards or sometimes unstuck (rarely though), he responds promptly to invitations, pushes on the distances and in the series to bring over time increasingly tight arrivals at the barriers. Moments of thrill with Chekade embarked on 3 times for a raset where the white and the black who plays the horns are one. From the 8th, Corail takes the upper hand over the men, watches them and makes any approach thoughtful. Loudly applauded, he brings home his first string at 1000€ with a 6th Carmen.
The awards ceremony had barely ended when the violent storm that was swirling hit the arenas, leaving no time for spectators, even those parked close by, to quickly return to their vehicles.
Ah, passion when you hold us!
The time of the awards ceremony and the threatening storm has hit the arenas. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel
Technical Sheet
Race on Thursday, August 15. Souvenir Eitienne Mourrut
Entrance: Closed ticket offices.
Organizer: SAS V. Ribera Production.
Presidency: Jean-Luc Herleman.
Right-handed raseteurs: Padlock (exits at 2nd), Katif, Félix, L. Lopez, Chekade.
Left-handed raseteurs: Zekraoui. Naim, El Ghiati, Marquis, Assenat.
Turners: Estève, Miralles (exit in the 2nd), Dumas, Fouque. Kerfouche.
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