Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted December 19, 2018 Journalists Share Posted December 19, 2018 Jockey Christophe Soumillon will win his 10th French jockeys’ title and the Cravache d’Or (Golden Whip) after rival Pierre-Charles Boudot announced he was taking a well-deserved holiday break via Twitter on Wednesday. There are four more Flat meetings before the close of the new year and Soumillon leads Boudot 182 wins to 173. “My 2018 season is ending today,” Boudot Tweeted. “Bravo to @CSoumillon on his 10th Golden Whip. Thanks to all those who supported me.” Soumillon first won the championship in 2003, and added titles in 2005-2006. After taking another four titles from 2011-2014, the Belgian tied with Boudot at 179 apiece in 2015. Dethroned outright by his rival in 2016, Soumillon rebounded with another title in 2017, riding 305 winners. “Congratulations to @PCBOUDOT for his wonderful season in France,” Soumillon responded on Twitter. “Following his announcement, I will end my 2018 season in Marseille at Vivaux Racecourse…Now it’s time to rest and come back even stronger.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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