According to sources, amateur Elisabeth Almheden from Kalmar has two fantastic horses in her stable and likes to start the brothers A Fair Day and Maroon Day at the same time. On Saturday, the brothers were favorites in their respective races when V85 visited Halmstad track. A Fair Day was the big favorite in V85-3 (STL Gold Division).
Driver Oscar Ginman set the pace and A Fair Day more or less jogged home to victory from the lead. It was the seven-year-old gelding's eighth win in ten starts since the fourth place in the Elitloppet last year. In V85-6 (STL Silver Division), Maroon Day achieved his fourth consecutive win after an offensive drive by Oscar Ginman.
You almost have to pinch yourself in the arm. I don't think people understand how difficult it is to win on V85, it's the fourth time we win with both on a Saturday.
A Fair Day took his 27th career win, earning 150,000 kronor, and has earned a total of 6,435,500 kronor. Maroon Day won for the 13th time, also earning 150,000 kronor, and has earned a total of 1,308,800 kronor. Oscar Ginman was asked on TV which of the brothers would win if they met.
He responded, 'Then A Fair Day wins, for now. ' Expressen reports that for the first time this year, it is allowed to compete barefoot on V85, though the specific rule change is unclear. Expressen also notes that Halmstad track is known for its gentle and super-fast surface, and it has been warm in Halmstad in recent days, with being in the front group being a big advantage.
Then A Fair Day wins, for now. 'Affe' is more complete, but Maroon is very good too.
Expressen states that A Fair Day became historic by winning the first V85 race, is back in the elite series of trotting, and is the biggest favorite of the round. Ginman reflected on the achievement, saying, 'You almost have to pinch yourself in the arm.