Igor Font put himself in good standing for the Oslo Grand Prix after winning the Finlandia-Ajo over 1,609 metres today on the European Grand Circuit at Vermo, Finland

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Igor Font, driven by Jean Michel Bazire for trainer Fabrice Souloy, settled in third off the gate as Copper Beach led through the first 600 metres, but the five-year-old son of Andover Hall - Cologne Kosmos moved out into the flow down the backstretch. As the field entered the home stretch, Igor Font rallied off second-over cover and sprinted home for the win.

Lönshults Danne finished second with Highland Camilla taking the bronze.

Igor Font - 2009 Finlandia-Ajo