Freshman Sire Goken Off the Mark at Chantilly

Alain Chopard's homebred bay Livachope (Fr) (Goken {Fr}) became the first winner for her Haras de Colleville-based freshman sire (by Kendargent {Fr}) when annexing a five-furlong debutantes' heat at Chantilly.

3rd-Chantilly, €22,000, Mdn, 5-13, unraced 2yo, f, 5fT, :58.99, g/s.
LIVACHOPE (FR) (f, 2, Goken {Fr}–Laia Chope {Fr} {SP-Fr}, by Soave {Ger}) recovered from a slightly awkward getaway to track the pace in a handy third after the initial exchanges of this unveiling. Shaken up with 300 metres remaining, the 21-2 chance launched her challenge passing the furlong marker and was ridden out in the latter stages to deny Rose Gold (Fr) (Tamayuz {GB}) by a neck. Becoming the first scorer for Haras de Colleville-based freshman sire Goken (Fr) (Kendargent {Fr}), the February-foaled homebred bay is a half-sister to the yearling filly Lizie Chope (Fr) (Captain Chop {Fr}). She is out of Listed Criterium de Vitesse third Laia Chope (Fr) (Soave {Ger}) and hails from a family featuring MGSW G1 Haydock Sprint Cup runner-up Bolshoi (Ire) (Royal Academy). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, €11,000. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
1ST-TIME STARTER. O/B-Alain Chopard (FR); T-Jane Soubagne.