Associated since the Cagnes-sur-Mer meeting with Rafale Bere, when trained by Didier Prod’homme, Anthony Cardine made a strong impression on his first ride in Switzerland by winning the Prix de Diane yesterday at Zurich-Dielsdorf, providing the daughter of Verglas with a 1,000 Guineas – Oaks double.

“I knew her well, in particular her courage, and I had no worries about making the running,” commented the tweny-two year-old Frenchman.

Coming around the final bend the German filly Vaccaria took off with Rafale Bere, turning the classic into a two-horse race. However halfway up the stretch Vaccaria had little more to give and the French filly went on to win by two lengths.

Floriana, under Jean-Baptiste Hamel, and Trigger Shot, ridden by Matthias Sautjeau, took the minor placings a half-length apart.
(Courtesy Jour de Galop)