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La Cressonniere out of the Arc
26 September 2016
Big shock for Arc watchers as Jean-Claude Rouget confirmed yesterday that his star filly, La Cressonniere, will not be taking part in the Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly next Sunday. France’s principal hope for the big event picked up a small injury in a canter on Saturday morning and has subsequently been put on anti-inflammatories. Due to the length of time the medication will remain in her system, there...
Intergenerational point to prove in Prix des Elites
23 September 2016
Since Noubat Turgot won this ridden race in 2006 at the age of five, no other horse has managed to overcome the 50m distance handicap. The G.I Prix des Elites at Vincennes on Sunday brings together the cream of three year-olds and pits them against their four and five year-old counterparts. The youngsters cover 2150m, while the older horses incur a not-insubstantial penalty. If based on times...
Arc de Triomphe and Chantilly; Fitting the racecourse to the occasion
20 September 2016
That is the task ahead for the racing authorities as Chantilly prepares to host the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2016, while Longchamp undergoes its well-deserved renovation. And this world-class event requires massive organisation and coordination both on and off the track. France Galop expects to be in a position to accommodate no more than 35,000 visitors to the site for the prestigious meeting. The Parisian...
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