🔴 “I do not want my work to be vandalized” – Christophe Soumillon responds to the indignation of the fans following a controversial race, with six hard words that will silence the coaches!
The world of French horse racing is once again shaken by a resounding controversy. This Sunday, during the Grand Prix of the West to the Hippodrome of Saint-Cloud,Christophe Soumillon, one of the most emblematic jockeys on the European circuit, found himself at the center of a media and emotional whirlwind.
A race … and a clamor
However, the race seemed classic: sustained rhythm, well -prepared horses, numerous public. But it isSoumillon saddle attitudeon his horseMajestic Flamewho exploded social networks. In the last 200 meters, some spectators and commentators accused the jockey of having voluntarily “slowed down” or of having “abused” his mount, preventing an almost certain victory.
Very quickly, the videos of the arrival were dissected image by image. Hashtags like#SoumillonGateor#JusticePourFlameignited Twitter. Fans were unleashed in the comments, going so far as to request immediate suspension.
Soumillon Riposte: “My work is not to be dirty”
Faced with the wave of criticism,Soumillon did not keep silent. At an improvised press conference after the race, he spoke in a firm voice:
“I don’t want my work to be vandalized. I have been going up for over 20 years, I gave my life to this sport. »»
But it’s a sentence,Six words exactly, who really returned the room:
“You don’t know anything about the effort. »»
A dry, direct declaration that clearly aimsdetractorsBut also some Paddock members, accused by Soumillon to feed tensions for personal interests.
Coaches … silent
What surprised the most is theicy silence of coachespresent on site. None wanted to comment on the words of the jockey. One of them, under anonymity, said: however:
“He says out loud what many think down. But it will cost him dearly… ”
A growing cleavage in the horse racing
The Soumillon case reveals agrowing ditchBetween the public – often influenced by the spectacular images broadcast online – and the shopping professionals, faced with decisions of fractions of second in action.
While the racing federation has yet expressedNo official press release, the pressure rises. Some request an investigation, others call for respecting the words of a experienced professional.
