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Recontres Internationales du Trot

The International Weekend took place at Hippodrome de Vincennes, Paris  from 1st to 3rd of December.
 28 countries  signatories to the LeTrot Breeding Program which include countries from Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, Australia and USA get together to Honour the leading Owner and Driver from each country at a special ceremony in Paris. 

Team Meadowbranch  receiving an award  for  top French Trotter in Ireland –  Umbratica.

      

 One of the highlights of the  weekend was an international race Prix de Recontres Internationales for the leading drivers from each country.

Ireland was represented by Sean Kane, who  finished impressively in 2nd place.

It was a special moment for us being on the podium at the end. It’s a dream for many to race in  Vincennes,  but for some  dream is to be on  one of the most desirable podiums in trotting world.  

1st Belgium 
2nd Ireland 
3rd Spain 


Click here to  view  photographic report from  the  weekend