G. Rousset
Trainer: M. Gilbert Rousset
Gilbert Rousset holds the record for most wins of any trainer at Champ de Mars. Added to the fact that he has won plenty of classic races and Championships, it is safe to say that this veteran trainer has been very successful.
Under his tutelage, Great Gusto (1987), Mr Brock (2008) and Disa Leader (2010) have all been crowned Horse Of The Year, while Intercontinental won the 2013 Maiden Cup, after debuting his career in the lower categories.
Runner-up in the Trainers' Championship in 2019, it Will not be a surprise if he regains his crown this season.
Trainer since: 1987 (Absent in 1995)
Stables: Rousset and Maigrot (1987)
Record (as at December 31st 2019): 896 wins and 2022 places for 6042 nominations, and gains amounting to Rs 176,174,600
Best Season: Champion trainer in 1987, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018
Jockey: N.Juglall
Trainer: M. Gilbert Rousset
Past performances
| Year | Eff | Winners | Rank | Entries | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Unplaced | Stakes Money (Rs) | Cups | %1sts | Seq1 | Seq2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35 | 23 | 2 | 246 | 38 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 105 | 11335400 | 17 | 15.4 | 19 | 3 |
| 2018 | 40 | 25 | 1 | 216 | 47 | 28 | 36 | 19 | 86 | 13539000 | 21 | 21.8 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 35 | 24 | 1 | 229 | 41 | 44 | 34 | 31 | 79 | 12872500 | 19 | 17.9 | 19 | 4 |
| 2016 | 41 | 22 | 1 | 266 | 49 | 55 | 36 | 36 | 90 | 15633000 | 36 | 18.4 | 13 | 5 |
| 2015 | 39 | 24 | 2 | 250 | 51 | 39 | 43 | 25 | 92 | 12506500 | 31 | 20.4 | 13 | 2 |
| 2014 | 42 | 24 | 3 | 254 | 45 | 37 | 39 | 30 | 103 | 11268000 | 28 | 17.7 | 21 | 3 |
| 2013 | 40 | 21 | 1 | 261 | 47 | 39 | 42 | 19 | 114 | 12624000 | 34 | 18.0 | 11 | 7 |
| 2012 | 43 | 22 | 2 | 263 | 50 | 40 | 29 | 31 | 113 | 14417000 | 28 | 19.0 | 15 | 3 |
List of horses
| # | Horse | Pedigree | Age | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rule The Night | VAR (USA) - LIGHT THE MOON | 5 | 83 |
| 2 | Alyaasaat | DAWN APPROACH (IRE) - YAASAH (IRE) | 5 | 73 |
| 3 | Patrol Officer | TRAFFIC GUARD (USA) - RAINBOW LADY | 5 | 68 |
| 4 | Iditarod Trail | GO DEPUTY (USA) - IDITAROD | 5 | 67 |
| 5 | King's County | COUNT DUBOISN(GB) - BAY CHERRY (ZIM) | 6 | 59 |
| 6 | Tower Of Wisdom | SILVANO (GER) - ES LA VIDA | 6 | 58 |
| 7 | Mambo Rock | MAMBO IN SEATTLE (USA) - ALMOND STAR (USA) | 6 | 52 |
| 8 | Ovation Award | STAGELIGHT (IRE) - SLIGHTLY BLONDE | 5 | 50 |
| 9 | Liverpool Champ | CAPETOWN NOIR - SUMMERSAULT | - | 50 |
| 10 | Senatla | POTALA PALACE - IMPRESSEF | 5 | 49 |
| 11 | St Vladimir | FORT WOOD (USA) - FROSBITE | 5 | 49 |
| 12 | Captain Flynt | CAPTAIN AL - MAGI PENNY | 5 | 46 |
| 13 | Red Line Captain | CAPTAIN AL - THIN RED LINE (AUS) | 6 | 45 |
| 14 | Watch Me Dad | ELUSIVE FORT - LOLA BUD | 5 | 43 |
| 15 | Steak And Ale | ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) - MAYAKOBA (IRE) | 4 | 43 |
| 16 | Montego Bay | VAR (USA) - TORRA BAY (AUS) | 5 | 42 |
| 17 | Blackburn Roc | WHERE'S THAT TIGER (USA) - ROYAL PROGNOSIS | 5 | 41 |
| 18 | Cyber Special | ASHAAWES (USA) - CYBER TOY | 5 | 40 |
| 19 | Candy Apple | GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS) - SCROCHING | 4 | 40 |
| 20 | All Aboard | MAMBO UN SEATTLE (USA) - ALL AFIRE | 5 | 39 |
| 21 | Paddingtons Luck | DUKE OF MARMALADE (IRE) - LET'S TRY AGAIN (BRZ) | 5 | 36 |
| 22 | Driven Force | SAIL FROM SEATTLE (CAN) - ARRESTER BED | 5 | 36 |
| 23 | Iron Wolf | QUERARI (GER) - SPANISH VIXEN | 6 | 33 |
| 24 | Camp David | CAPTAIN AL - MAKING WHOOPIE | 4 | 33 |
| 25 | Taranaki | BYWORD (GB) - URABAMBA | 6 | 32 |
| 26 | Olmeca Black | VERCINGETORIX - ULWANDLE | 4 | 32 |
| 27 | It Doesn't Matter | NATIONAL EMBLEM - HER EXCELLENCY (AUS) | 8 | 31 |
| 28 | Jals Tiger | TIGER RIDGE (USA) - ATLANTIC BEACH | 6 | 31 |
| 29 | Senor's Guest | JUDPOT (USA) - MODEL GUEST | 5 | 31 |
| 30 | Gunner Runner | CAPTAIN AL - EMIRATES LADY (USA) | 4 | 30 |
| 31 | Captain Garett | CAPTAIN OF ALL - LOLA BUD | 4 | 29 |
| 32 | Minnesota Dream | VISIONAIRE (USA) - DUBAI JEWEL (USA) | 4 | 28 |
| 33 | Crazy Charlie | CAPETOWN NOIR - CONNE MARA BLACK | 4 | 26 |
| 34 | Ron's Joy | BYWORD (GB) - TALLY BLUE | 4 | 26 |