The Early Undercard
Racing begins with the Gontaut-Biron Hong Kong Jockey Club Prize, a 2,000-meter test worth €73,200. Woodchuck, Goliath, Calif, and First Look are among the names aiming to start the day with a statement. Momentum builds with the Morocco Cup – Prix de Lieurey over 1,600 meters, another €73,200 contest attracting a deep field including Better Together, Simmering, Bermuda Longtail, and Medusa Merger.
The Normandy Chamberlain Award follows over 1,500 meters, a competitive €15,400 event that could uncover emerging talent. Silver Ewer, Viou, and Grecian Star headline a packed line-up, while the Hong Kong Jockey Club – Sprinters’ Grand Handicap at 1,200 meters (€72,000) ensures speedsters like Ten Horns, National Service, and Ivory Spring get their moment in the limelight.
The Guillaume D’ornano Prize at Deauville Racecourse
All eyes turn at 3:50 p.m. to the feature, the Guillaume D’ornano Prize at Deauville Racecourse. Staged over 2,000 meters with a purse of €183,000, this race consistently attracts rising stars of the European flat season. The 2025 edition features Batal Youmzain, Cualificar, Rashabar, Dumonet, and Alohi Alii, each carrying strong credentials into this Group contest. Victory here not only secures a rich reward but also enhances reputations heading into autumn campaigns.
Stamina Tests and Supporting Features
The Campigny Prize, run over 2,500 meters for €19,200, continues the action with depth in numbers—Soul Of Freedom, Vianeta, and La Venezzia among the contenders. The Auvillars Prize follows, another 2,500-meter challenge worth €21,100, where Incremental, Rosetta Stone, and Glacier Peak promise an intriguing battle.
Later, the Saint-Symphorien Prize offers a €14,400 pot across the staying trip of 2,500 meters. Mr. George, Prince Shalaa, and Cash Ruler headline a wide-open affair before attention shifts to the finale, the Cagny Prize over 1,200 meters (€33,600). Tudo Bem, Queen of Heaven, and Goldfield bring sprinting firepower to close out the day in style.
Racing Narrative in Normandy
The Guillaume D’ornano Prize at Deauville Racecourse remains the jewel of the card, a race woven into the rich tapestry of Normandy racing. Deauville’s August meeting has long served as a summer showcase, where international bloodlines and French precision intersect. With high-class contests such as the Prix de Lieurey and Sprinters’ Grand Handicap as part of the supporting cast, racegoers are treated to both quality and variety.
For full race details and updates on the August Meeting, visit the France Galop official site. For more insights you can explore RaceBuzz’s international racing section.
