Le Grau-du-Roi: Between bravery and spectacle, the Cuillé keep the suspense going

Benjamin Cuillé, Joachim Cadenas et Ismaël Oukharti à l'heure de récompenses. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel

Ce jeudi, la première journée du Trophée de la Mer s'est déroulée devant des gradins copieusement garnis. 

For this first day of the Trophée de la Mer, the Royale de Cuillé maintains interest throughout, mixing courage, bravery, unpredictability and spectacularity. To remember: the remarkable return of Joachim Cadenas (after injury), the good work of the young Ismaël Oukharti (Avenir) and all the whites who contribute to the good progress of the afternoon. The votes of the subscribers go to Joachim Cadenas (78%) and to Néron (45%); favorite in Oukharti, all rewarded at the end of the race.

Good recovery for Joachim Cadenas after three weeks of rest, as we can see here with Ursul. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Ursul N.425.- Blows hot with pushed actions, among others two huge actions (Cadenas, Naïm) with 4 Carmen; or cold when he refuses and takes a backhand blow in contact. Temperamental and unpredictable, the strings remain in place.

Beautiful finish by Octave behind Nordine El Ghiati. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Octave N.408.- Pounds the boards, concludes (Cadenas). Delivers himself valiantly in long series. A headbutt sometimes but always valiant and beautiful finishes (Naïm, El Ghiati). J. Martin sounds the end just before the trumpet. 5 Carmen and return.

Ismaël Oukharti gets noticed. Here facing Belenos. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Belenos N.111.- Attacked from all directions, rebels and hits the turner Kherfouche at the barrier, takes everything in motion, commits strongly after Oukharti. Cadenas embarks him for two lengths hit, he rises on Oukharti and Lopez stops the clock at 9'30. 3 Carmen and return.

Lucullus goes after Nordine El Ghiati. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Lucullus N.409.- Goes on the hunt, explodes the woods, strikes after Martin, Oukharti. Throws himself at the start into tanque-tanque pursuits (Oukharti), sends wood after El Ghiati. The minutes are intense, the work increases in tempo, powerful finish after Zekraoui. Cadenas redoubles and Naïm sounds the end of the well-paced 13'30. 7 Carmen and return.

Jérôme Martin in difficulty in front of Néron. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Néron N.427.- On the move, the pompoms fly quickly. More focused, he gets « moved » on a big series for the 1st string at Cadenas (4'50). Recovers for spectacular and heavy finishes (Naïm), then puts Jérôme Martin in danger by switching to the counterpiste after him. Whimsical, hits high and hard after El Ghiati and keeps his 2nd string. 5 Carmen and return.

Great action by Villaret behind Yassin Naim. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Villaret N.406.- Aggressive, he rubs the boards but quickly lets go of his first attributes. Throws himself on Cadenas who invests himself and finds reward with the two strings, under the applause. Not to be outdone, Oukharti gives the momentum for long trajectories, Naïm embarks him for a large-scale action. 9 spectacular minutes, 4 Carmens and back.

A few turns of the string from Marquis will remain in Lucas Lopez's hook. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Marquis N.553 (10', hors TT, hors Mer).- Movement, a few stamps (Lopez 2, Oukharti 2), jumps, once his good side is exploited (one-eyed on the left). A string enters in music (+2).

TECHNICAL SHEET

Race of Thursday, September 12.

Entrance : 3/4.

Organizer: Vincent Ribera Production

President: Jean-Luc&n bsp;Herleman.

Right-handed razors: Cadenas, Lopez, Oukharti, Friakh.

Left-handed raseteurs: El Ghiati, Assenat, Naïm, Zekraoui, J. Martin, Aliaga.

Turners: Kherfouche, Miralles Fouque, Dumas, Cartalade.

Trophée des As (0.5): Cadenas 12, Lopez 8, Naïm 7, J. Martin 2.5, Zekraoui and Aliaga 1, Friakh and Assenat 0.5.

 

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