Foaled on April 20, 2005, Americain was a bay gelding bred in the United States but trained in France by Alain de Royer-Dupré. His sire was Dynaformer, a prominent stallion known for producing successful turf and distance runners, and his dam a mare named America, which gave him his name.
The Melbourne Cup victory in 2010 marked a remarkable moment in Americain’s career. Ridden by jockey Gérald Mossé, he showcased exceptional stamina and speed in a win that was particularly significant because it marked the first time a French-trained horse had won the Melbourne Cup. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 17 after a successful post-racing career at stud.
Catching up with VRC Ambassador Francesca Cumani at Deauville, Mossé recollected the incredible feeling of winning the Melbourne Cup declaring that “one minute you're a jockey, the next minute a rockstar.”
Mossé hopes to close out his career with one more visit to Flemington this November for another try at the greatest prize in racing.
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