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Trotter of the Year 2018

Congratulations to Kieran Sheehy and all connections of VIGO DE BASSIERE on winning Trotter of the Year title in Ireland!

Kieran will be traveling to Paris in early December to receive an award at the International Weekend in Vincennes along with best trotters in Europe!
It was a tight battle between three horses until the very last race on 28th of October, which was the last race meeting before deadline to submit winners to LeTrot.
4yo Epsom de Corvees, earning 8th win this season in race 4 jumped into chance to win the trip to France and the very last race was one to decide ..
It was Cilando du Temps or Vigo de Bassiere to win or place.. But new speedy import Abraham flew the distance leaving Vigo just half a length behind at the finish, enough for Vigo to earn his critical 5th second place and become Trotteur Francais of 2018 in Ireland.
Real competition is what we love in this sport! 🏆
Well done to all contestants! it was interesting to follow!

1st Vigo de Bassiere 8 wins, 5 seconds
2nd Epsom de Corvees 8 wins 4 seconds
3rd Cilando du Temps 8 wins 2 thirds