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In the eye of
Stella Bandinu
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" One day , he invited me to join him on a jet to Ireland to select yearlings . It was incredible to see the world ’ s greatest stallions , and there he was , choosing the champions of tomorrow in the fields , with their baby coats and mud everywhere ! But that ’ s just how he is — a visionary . And when they arrive at the stable , he knows them all by heart — it ’ s amazing !"
This is just one of the many anecdotes shared by a jockey of Jean-Claude Rouget , featured in the new book by journalist Stella Bandinu . Supported by Equidia and produced in close collaboration with Casa Editions , the book draws from the world of equestrian sports . Bandinu , who has fallen in love with horse racing , beautifully captures this universe through 30 inspiring portraits of horses , trainers , owners , and jockeys .
A must-read for racing enthusiasts , horse lovers , or simply anyone curious about this magnificent sport — with a cover that matches the green of the racetrack … and the holiday season !
Extraordinary Equestrian Chronicles Available in all bookstores , as well as at Fnac , Cultura , and Amazon .
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YOUNG SHOOTS , GREAT AMBITIONS
GALORAMA was launched on last October with the bold desire to offer something different , to be an active player in a horse racing industry driven by passion and to share all those moments of high sportsmanship . In this festive December , as the calendar unfolds day by day with sweetness , amidst the hustle and bustle of the sales season and on the cusp of New Year ’ s resolutions , GALORAMA is delighted to unveil its third issue dedicated to youth . To all these young talents , full of ambition and skill , immersed in racing since childhood and now crafting their own paths - whether following in family footsteps or through individual achievements . This season closes with a touch of nostalgia as a chapter of racing comes to an end , marked by the graceful retirement of some legendary names who have given us so many thrills . They now make way for a thrilling new generation that will face significant challenges in 2025 . " Youth is the time when everything can be dreamed , everything must be dared ," said Romain Rolland , while Victor Hugo reminded us , " The dreams of youth are the realities of tomorrow ." What if these young talents turned their dreams into reality in 2025 ? Here ’ s to the coming year !
Sofiane Bénaroussi Publishing Director
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They refine the pages of Galorama for your enjoyment and ours .
BRUNO BARBEREAU
He is the man of numbers . As a consultant and data analyst , Bruno is also the leading reference for racing data in France and internationally . Time , speed , ground , aptitude … he has been compiling and analyzing horse performance data for over 20 years to produce unique studies .
CÉLINE ADONIAS
After contributing for 5 years to the international promotion of French racing with the FRBC , Cécile founded the brokerage agency Cava Associates in 2019 . She also co-founded the sales agency AUCTAV in 2021 . She has a solid portfolio both in France and abroad , with expertise in all three racing disciplines : flat racing , jumps , and Arabian thoroughbreds .
CÉLINE GUALDE
Talented in both words and images , Céline also achieved her childhood dream of breeding racehorses in the Normandy stud she established . Formerly the editor-in-chief of equestrian sports for the Equidia channel , she is now an independent journalist , author , and documentary filmmaker .
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