Varenne, the greatest trotter of all time, has died
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- Varenne, legendary trotter nicknamed the 'Captain', has died at the age of 31.
- Holder of numerous records, he won 63 of the 72 races held in his career, becoming an icon of world horse racing.
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Varenne is considered the greatest trotter of all time, having won 63 out of 72 races. He was born on 19 May 1995 in the Zenzalino kennel.
Varenne, the greatest trotter of all time, has died. The news, which is spreading on social media and media, was confirmed to ANSA by the historic driver of the 'Captain', who turned 31 in May on the LJ stud in Eboli.
Varenne had played his last race on September 28, 2002, in Canada. At seven years old, the champion trotter, son of Waikiki Beach and Ialmaz, had placed second in Montreal, in the Mondial Trot, behind the French Fan Idole. He was then demoted to last place due to his pace. An accident that only happened to him in his debut race, in 1998.
Born on 19 May 1995 in Alessandro Viani's Zenzalino kennel with a unique genealogy - his father was the son of Speedy Somolli, by Speedy Crown and his mother was the daughter of Zebu, by Sharif di Iesolo - Varenne ran 72 races in his career, winning 63, collecting over six million euros in prizes (absolute record ahead of the American Moni Maker). Becoming a breeder, he fathered over two thousand children.
