An Exclusive Interview with Dylan Garcia, Groom and Best Friend of Eclat de Gloire
• September 4, 2024
In the lead-up to Saturday's $1M MGM Yonkers International Trot, Kristin Riise Odegard sat down with Dylan Garcia, the groom and best friend of France's Eclat de Glorie.
There's nothing quite like the power of friendship! Eclat de Gloire, the 10-year-old gelding representing France in Saturday's $1M MGM Yonkers International Trot, may be a long shot, but that isn't stopping his groom and best friend Dylan Garcia from believing in him. Check out what Garcia had to say about his beloved equine companion:
For more information and updates on the International Trot, be sure to check out the SOA of NY website and the official International Trot website, as well as stay tuned to the SOA's official Facebook, X (fka Twitter) and Instagram pages! We hope to see you at the track on Saturday 9/7!
Video courtesy of Kristin Riise Odegard.
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