Under the guidance of Nolan Azzopardi, Deal Des Marceaux won the 2024 edition of the San Franġisk Cup for class Copper trotters on a short distance of 2140m which was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Marsa Racetrack.
This final formed part of the 12th meeting of the season consisting of ten races all for trotters.
Twelve trotters lined up for the class Copper final.
Favourite Deal Des Marceaux (Nolan Azzopardi) was the fastest horse at first, opening a small lead from Oyess LJ (Paul Galea) and Gima Tege (Clint Vassallo).
Azzopardi’s trotter led all the way and managed to seal its thrid win in a row after sustaining the challenge of Gima Tege (Clint Vassallo) in the final straight. Ezior (Charles Camilleri) and Oro Doc (Michael Ellul) followed home in that order.
At the end of this final, Dr Matthew Brincat and Mr Tony Demanuele, Malta Equidrome and Malta Racing Club officials presented the winning trophy and shield to Nolan Azzopardi and his relatives.
Another meeting at the Marsa Racetrack will be held on Sunday. The first race should start at 1.30pm.
Tuesday’s winners
Race 1. Class Copper. Dist – 2640m. 1. Isseo De Nappes (Rodney Gatt) – 1.17.5”
Race 2. Class Copper. Dist – 2640m. 1. Henzo De Perthuis (Rodney Gatt) – 1.16.6”
Race 3. MRTL Championship Heat. Class Bronze. Dist – 2140m. 1. Cygnus Du Guelier (Paul Galea) – 1.14.9”
Race 4. MRTL Championship Heat. Class Bronze. Dist – 2140m. 1. Hanouchka (Cherise Farrugia) – 1.15.1”
Race 5. MRTL Championship Heat. Class Bronze. Dist – 2140m. 1. Denver Haufor (Rodney Gatt) – 1.16.2”
Race 6. MRTL Championship Heat. Class Bronze. Dist – 2140m. 1. Cupidon De Bassard (Sam Cassar) – 1.15.6”
Race 7. MRTL Championship Heat. Class Bronze. Dist – 2140m. 1. Haita Du Vieuxcour (Charles Camilleri) – 1.15.1”
Race 8. Class Silver. Dist – 2640m. 1. Mooney (Mark Mifsud) – 1.16.5”
Race 9. San Franġisk Cup final. Class Copper. Dist – 2140m. 1. Deal Des Marceaux (Nolan Azzopardi) – 1.15.1”
Race 10. Class Silver. Dist – 2640m. 1. Forever Ice (Nathaniel Barbara) – 1.15.9”
