by Thomas HedlundThe anticipated fight between Idao de Tillard and Inexess Bleu failed to materialize at a rain-soaked Mons, Belgium in the $160,000 Grand Prix de Wallonie. Driver Alexandre Abrivard sent Inexess Bleu (Vittel de Brevol) three-wide early, and Sébastian Ernault yielded with Josh Power, handing the lead to the favorite. Heading down the backstretch the final time, Duvaldestin tipped Idao de Tillard three-wide and quickly ranged up to confront Inexess Bleu. Inexess Bleu had reeled off nine straight wins before making a break at La Capelle in his start prior to Saturday’s race. Sitting second-over from the back, Steine launched Southbeach Volo (Bar Hopping—South Carolina) three wide entering the lane, and the colt uncorked the strongest rally of all.