Eighteen of Europe's top trotters will contest Sunday's $1.3 million Prix d'Amerique Marionnaud at the racecourse in Vincennes, France
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Two-time champion Offshore Dream and trainer-driver Pierre Levesque will aim for the first three-peat in over 20 years. The legendary Ourasi swept the Prix d'Amerique Final from 1986 to 1988.
Offshore Dream - 2008 Prix d'Amerique Final
Other strong contenders in the 2,700 metre contest - more than 1 5/8 miles - include last year's runner up Opal Viking and 2008 Elitlopp winner Exploit Caf.
The event is expected to go to post at 3:40 p.m. local time.
Here's the entire field in post position order with listed driver.
1 - Qualmio De Vandel - Th. Duvaldestin
2 - Paris Haufor - Ch. Bigeon
3 - Ghibellino - P. Gubellini
4 - Premiere Steed - Ch. Martens
5 - Giuseppe Bi - R. Adreghetti
6 - Return Money - P.Y. Verva
7 - Ladakh Jiel - P. Vercruysse
8 - Nouba Du Saptel - Y. Dreux
9 - Triton Sund - O. Kihlstrom
10 - Niky - L.Cl Abrivard
11 - Olga Du Biwetz - J. Verbeeck
12 - Magnificent Rodney - E. Raffin
13 - Oiseau De Feux - T. Le Beller
14 - Qualita Bourbon - J.P. Dubois
15 - Meaulnes Du Corta - F. Nivard
16 - Offshore Dream - P. Levesque
17 - Exploit Caf - J.M. Bazire
18 - Opal Viking - J. Kontio
Full information about the event is available on the Prix d'Amerique website at prix-amerique.com.
Great poster!! Is there a
Great poster!! Is there a way to order a copy?