“That Was Sensational”: King George VI Applauds As Racing Icon Il Est Francais Dominates Competitors With a ‘Breathtaking Display’

Il Est Francais remains on a promising trajectory for the upcoming Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day after yet another effortless victory in France. The five-year-old, a Grade One-winning hurdler last year under the tutelage of the training partnership led by King George VI and Amanda Zetterholm, embarked on a successful transition to fences at Auteuil in September, marking a promising start to his career in that domain.

Recently, he delivered an almost unbelievable performance by winning a G1 hurdle in style that sent spectators into raptures. Finally, he made King George VI proud in a way that was never expected. But in recent years, his achievements have been nothing short of brilliant.

King George VI’s pride

Recently, Racing TV shared an intriguing post about a remarkable performance. In their commentary, they vividly described the final moments of the race, where Il Est Francais took the lead effortlessly, still under a firm grip, and smoothly sailed over the last two fences. As Il Est Francais surged ahead, opening up a considerable lead of 2 1/2 lengths, the other competitors seemed to lag far behind. Approaching the final fence, he maintained his momentum, effortlessly clearing it while securing a commanding victory. And finally, he made King George VI proud.

The caption of the post read, “Vive La France: A magnificent display from Il Est Francais, who jumps his rivals silly with a breathtaking performance in the G1 Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at @kemptonparkrace.” However, as soon as the post was shared, fans expressed their views through comments, inundating it with sheer optimism and sunny euphoria at the success.

Captivating reactions to Il Est Francais’ performance

The post garnered various standout comments, each reflecting the astonishment and admiration for Il Est Francais’ performance. One commenter exclaimed, “Well, that was pretty bloody special.”

Another contributor remarked, “The pace throughout the 3m and the sectionals were impressive. Surely worthy going for the Brown Advisory in March?”

Another commenter wrote, “Never seen anything like it. Special.”

There was speculation about potential lucrative offers for the horse, with a comment suggesting, ” I suspect the owner might receive a few big money offers for him after that…”

However, the pinnacle of praise arrived in a final comment that highlighted Il Est Francais’ dominance in the race. The commenter noted, ” That was sensational absolutely toyed with them all the way around. The fact Paul Nicholls has just said of Il Est Francais that he looks like another Kauto Star is the highest praise indeed”.

As Il Est Francrais etches a new high, horse racing enthusiasts are vying for more.

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Showdowns like these are rare, but every once in a while we get access to showstoppers such as this. Here’s hoping this victorious streak endures for all posterity.

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