THE TWO-DAY DECEMBER MEETING KNOWN AS THE 'INTERNATIONAL WEEK END' LIGHTED UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON ONCE AGAIN ON SATURDAY 3RD AND SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER
It was 'the' week end for the horse racing passionates with the two-day December meeting known as the 'International week end' at the Champ de Mars. It was the closing up of the hippic season but the lighting up of the holiday season.
LADY RIDERS
Ladies first ! Lara Le Geay won the World Fegentri Championship on Mr Oshkosh who missed the start! But she fought like a lionness in the final straight and got the better of Lividus who had Larissa Biess on its back. Hana Jurankova who was riding Black Gambit had to settle 3rd and Celina Webber finished 4th.
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| Presentation time... |
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| About to throw my cap... |
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| She threw it, lucky who caught it ! |
GLORY TO FRANCE !
Maxime Guyon has been crowned champion jockey for the 2016 International Jockeys' weekend with 44 points in front of James Winks (Australia), 26 points. We understand he is still cruising in second gear as he won the 'Prix des Vagues' on Taghir Tash and the 'Prix de Breuils' on Galantes Tigresses in Deauville last Thursday! Keep it up Maxime!
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| Congratulations Mr Guyon! |
TRAINERS' COMPETITION
Chitranjan Ramdin was thrilled as he was on the higest level of the big stage this international week end; he won the Trainers' crown with 36 points, 4 ahead of Ramapatee Gujadhur. On the 3rd level of the podium stood Patrick Merven with 30 points.
GUESTS COMMENTS ON THE CROWN LODGE
As a regular racegoer in the UK, having visited numerous meetings and festivals (Cheltenham and Royal Ascot) over the years, I was eargerly looking forward to visiting the Champ de Mars and Crown Lodge whilst on honeymoon in Mauritius. I was not disappointed. Jacques is a genial host and ensures all his guests are looked after. The Crown Lodge balcony is situated almost on the finishing line and the hills and mountains behind proivde a spectacular backdrop to the racing. It's a small right hand oval around 7 furlongs round and you can see everything from the box, (basically Chester in reverse). The food is of high standard and Jacques delights in ensuring everyone's glass is fully topped up at all times. You don't have to have a knowledge of racing to enjoy the day. It's a great day out and not to be missed in Mauritius!
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| The best seats for those who want a sun tan during a raceday... |
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| Jacques, the host 'génial'with his guests ! |
From Gilbert Dépret, France : Un grand MERCI à Jacques et à toute l'équipe pour cette journée inoubliable au Champ de Mars... Accueil et accompagnement remarquables, excellente ambiance dans la loge et cerise sur le gateau, le tour de piste à bord de la voiture pour accompagner les équipages de la 7ème course (bruits, sensations, rythme, vitesse, 2 minutes mémorables...). Merci Jacques.
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| A 'to do' experience, full of emotions |
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| Watching the race so close is 'something'... |
SOME SOUVENIR PICS OF THIS MEMORABLE WEEK END
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| Entertainment between the races... |
We hope you have enjoyed the sharing of these moments brought to you by the Crown Lodge. Check our boog as we shall keep you posted on trackworks when available. We shall also publish the 2017 program soon so that you can make your travel plans and book your seats at the Crown Lodge in time 😄Merry Christmas from us and be blessed for 2017. We raise our glass and say thanks for your support and hope to see you very soon !
Cheers !
Jacques and Team
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