Lunel: The coronation of Katif and Castella in an excellent afternoon

Les vainqueurs du 10e anniversaire du Trophée 3M Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel

l'essentiel La qualité était au rendez-vous de ce concours de manades célébrant le 10e anniversaire du Trophée Montpellier Méditérranée Métropole, dans les arènes San Juan. 

This date of July 20, 2024 will be marked with a white stone in the history of the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Trophy. Intense, it was, with a great herd competition which kept all its promises. If the two Biou de l’Avenir Ripart and Siffleur hold their place, Vicaire capsizes the arenas, the Palm of the day will go to Castella, the reigning Biou d’Or, who with flawless mastery brought rigor and domination while in the first part, Lucifer had just given a very good performance.
Among the men, the Katif Marignan duo are enjoying themselves while the rest of the team is investing in the best. Hat !

A capelado by Patrice Blanc worthy of the event. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel
In the opening, the capelado « by Patrice Blanc » and of which he alone has the secret, retraced the life of the pescalunes in a masterful staging which invaded the entire track. Bravo!
Not to mention the fire that Benoît Soumille's team from Caval’Show set in a Hungarian post and aerobatics number that made many spectators hold their breath. All that remained was to parade the representatives (mayor and organizers) of municipalities participating in the 3M and the grandiose scene for the day was set.

Mandy Graillon, Salomé Espelly, Amélir Laugier and Camille Hoteman-Moya, honor this great meeting with their presence. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel

Room could be made for the capelado  in the presence of folk groups and reigns from the Pays d'Arles with Amélie Laugier and her maid of honor Salomé Espelly, Camille Hoteman Moya, Mandy Graillon, sung by Frédéric Cornille , international baritone.
Congratulations also to the 3M and Maestria Production teams for the fantastic organization.
The race

Strong reaction from Becassoun to the invitation of Emeric Asenat. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Bécassoun(Lafon, N. 154).- Rough first who does not allow himself to be easily maneuvered with a pronounced header but also a clear preference for left-handers, behind whom he creates beautiful sequences. On the strings (4th), stuck to the boards, when the men dislodge him, he proves to be a good partner despite his absences on the right. Tuck in your strings in silence.

Menacing arrival of Luficer behind Ziko Katif Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Lucifer (Paulin, N. 478).- Without finding a piece of land at will and voluntarily, the main attributes leave in 1’15. Lucifer didn't come for nothing and demonstrates it with the strings. Both on the right and on the left, he does not hesitate to accompany, horns forward or standing up on the boards Laurier, Marignan, Katif (2), Aliaga or even Ciacchini. Relentlessly shaved for recalcitrant turns of string, he frees himself from the grip of men. 5 Carmen plus back with a string.

Yassin Naim in a nice exchange with Néro. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Neron (Cuillé, N. 427).- With muddled behavior and without defined placement, at least during his first 10 minutes of racing, Néron cooperates at his own pace, without always push your actions. Brilliant shots behind Assenat and El Ghiati who are taken on board. The presidency goes up in flames (primes and Carmen). A finish concluded behind Naim and Néron brings in his first string (1000€) with Carmen, heard 4 times.

Strong anticipation of Vicar on Jérémy Ciacchini. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Vicar(Saumade, N. 405).- A festival in itself which in an admirable performance excites the crowd. Quickly placed, we don't climb on him. 6’cockade and tassels and everything will start. Laurier must turn back in the face of Vicaire's sudden departure. There follows a great anticipation behind J. Martin who cannot reach the front. Not to be outdone, Laurier, Marignan (3), Ciacchini and especially Katif (6) take him with them in tight lengths, strongly anticipated and accompanied to the limit. At great speed, time passes and it is to music, heard 9 times, that Vicaire returns to the toril with his first string at 1500€.

Great commitment from Ripart at the invitation of Ziko Katif. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Ripart(Didelot-Langlade, N. 437).- The circle expands. Ass to the boards, the biou waits. The first real raset (Katif) comes at 3’30. At the strings (7th), the race goes up a notch with Assenat, Marignan and again and again Katif (4) who take him into pretty stretched rasets ending with horns grazing the boards. 5 Carmen plus return with her strings at 1300€.

Vincent Marignan at the head of Castella, reigning Biou d'Or. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Castella(Saumade, N. 406).- Not too many customers for the reigning Biou d’Or who will wait 3’to receive the first raset before a dazzling anticipation on Naim. The rasets are calculated, Castella has an eye on everything. It’s intense behind Katif, Naim, Assenat Marignan and El Ghiati where the commitment to the boards at the finish is full of aggression. His dominant performance allows him to keep his strings at 2000€ and to receive the price of the day, which he could have shared with Vicar. 6 Carmen plus return.

Siffleur stands on the boards behind Yassin Naim. Cyril Daniel – Cyril Daniel Whistler(De Mejanes, N. 601, excluding points, 10’).- A pleasant end to this excellent afternoon in Bouvine. Valiant, determined and spectacular (Laurier, Assenat and consecutively behind Marignan and Aliaga) he can be swift in his pursuits (Laurier, Katif, Marignan 2).6 Carmen plus return.

Technical Sheet

Race on Saturday July 20.

Input: 3600.

Organiser : SAS Maestria Production.

President : Joris Alvares.

Right-handed raseteurs: Katif, Ciacchini, Laurier, Marignan.

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

Tourneurs : Estève, Kerfouche, A.Benafitou, Cartalade.

As Trophy, coefficient 0.5  : Katif 9.5, Naim 7, Ciacchini 6, Marignan 6, Assenat 1.5, Aliaga 1, Laurier 1

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