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Lancer du Goutier: A triumph for Théo Duvaldestin in Paris!
Lancier du Goutier wins the Critérium des 4 Ans in Paris. Théo Duvaldestin celebrates his first classical success.
Lancer du Goutier: A triumph for Théo Duvaldestin in Paris!
Yesterday, Saturday, September 13, 2025, a thrilling race took place in the Critérium des 4 Ans in Paris Vincennes. The three-year-old stallion Lancier du Goutier, trained by Thierry Duvaldestin and ridden by his son Théo Duvaldestin, won the prestigious race and brought joy to the faces of the Duvaldestins. Théo Duvaldestin, who is only 25 years old, celebrated his first major award in the Groupe I category with this victory and reached over 500 wins this season, further fueling his promising career. Paris Turf reports that...
Lancier du Goutier's victory was by no means easy. In the race he had to assert himself against strong competitors such as Lovino Bello and Lombok Jiel and demonstrated great nerve strength. Despite heavy legs on the home straight, the stallion didn't let it get him down and finally crossed the finish line first. This was a day of triumph for the Duvaldestin family, as Mack de Blary also won the C3 race and secured the first two places in the C4. Letrot adds that...
A family full of successes
Thierry Duvaldestin, the family patriarch, recalled his first classic victory 22 years ago with Lulo Josselyn. His son Théo has now continued this tradition of success and is thus in line with his father's successes. This achievement not only highlights Théo's driving skills, but also the outstanding breeding work of Jean Cottin, whose horses continue to deliver success. Lancier du Goutier is the only one of five offspring of the stallion Ready Cash to finish in this race. His mother, Elissi James, also has a place in breeding history as she is linked to the champion Jushua Tree. Letrot highlights that…
The elimination of favorite Liza Josselyn, who couldn't get back into the race after a bad start, was another exciting moment of the day. These twists and turns show how unpredictable equestrian sports can be. Lovino Bello also ran without irons for the first time and took a sensational second place. Such changes in racing strategy can have a decisive impact on the outcome of competitions. Equestrian sport has millions of fans worldwide who attend races every day and are interested in the exciting stories behind the successful animals. Statista reports that...
The streak of success of Lancier du Goutier and the Duvaldestin family impressively shows how closely passion and tradition are linked in equestrian sport. With every victory, not only is the love of the sport celebrated, but also the legacy of the family, which plays an important role in the history of equestrian sport.