Bézier‘s Stable Shines: Jakartas des Prés Leads European Tour, Igo Cléa Poised for Breakthrough
Avenches, Switzerland – September 14, 2025 – Maxime Bézier celebrated a milestone victory as Jakartas des Prés secured a decisive win in the third stage of the European tour of the French Trotteur at Avenches, Switzerland, propelling the horse to the top of the competition standings. This marks Bézier’s first international coaching triumph and a meaningful morale boost for Jakartas des Prés, which hadn’t finished first sence May 2022.
The victory is particularly noteworthy as Bézier strategically shifted Jakartas des Prés’ focus from the French racing circuit, recognizing a more favorable path abroad. “This circuit was a bit of its goal,” Bézier explained, adding, ”He did not have a good program in France. And it makes him good for morale to change track.” currently, Jakartas des Prés holds a 10-point lead over Instrumentalists in the tour standings, while Bézier himself leads both the driver and coach challenges.
looking ahead, Bézier plans to bypass the San Pardo stage on September 28, with a potential appearance in Gelsenkirchen on October 12, ultimately aiming for the final in Mons on October 25. Hold Up Ranais will follow a similar schedule. Bézier also highlighted two other promising horses within his stable of 35: Jojo Toons, fresh off a first-place finish in the Green Trophy and a second in Craon, and Love Me Béco, a recent winner poised for further success. “Jojo toons Has just run well twice…” Bézier stated, “I also like Love Me Béco which has just won. It should be reviewed to its advantage quickly.“
