"Test Ze Legend"

A very fond memory of my dream trip to France in the year 2000. Was the very pleasant afternoon on July 11th. Long time friend and fellow traveler Peter V/D W and I spent at the races, in Deauville. It was a last minute decision for us to attend the races at Deauville- La Touques Racecourse. But that decision created a fun memory for me that I wanted to record on my travel blog.

This special day at the races. Represented the first time I had attended the Thoroughbred Horse Races outside of North America. Also the seaside town of Deauville located in Normandy is a beautiful place to visit in its own right, I believe that Peter and I arrived in time to watch the 6th race. Peter and I were looking over the horses in the paddock area. We had no program, racing past performances to go by. So I selected  what I determined to be. The best two looking horses in the race to place the equivalent of a $2 win bet on each horse. I believe the distance of the race was 1 mile and 1/8. They have only turf racing at Deauville.

One of the horses I placed the $2 win bet on was a horse named "Test Ze Legend". He was a 3 year old in during the summer of 2000. Test Ze Legend breeding was "Legend of France" was his sire, the mare was "No Contest I" and her sire was "No Lute". Test Ze Legend ran a tremendous race! He stalled the front runners for most of the race. Then when asked by his jockey Davy Bonilla for more speed. Test Ze Legend was up to the challenge. Turning into the homestretch. Test Ze Legend has forced to the lead, and finished determined to win the race by a 1 horse length, for the  margin of victory.

To my delight. Test Ze Legend has gone off at 16 to 1 odds. I received the equivalent of $34 (Canadian) for my $2 bet. I treated Peter to dinner that night. Test Ze Legend has provided us with a great Pizza dinner and very fond memory of watching my fist race outside of North America!