The September sun cast a golden glow over Hippodrome d’Auteuil in Paris as racing enthusiasts gathered for an exhilarating day of jumps and hurdles. From the first race at 1:00pm to the finale at 4:55pm, the course promised high-stakes drama, showcasing both seasoned contenders and promising newcomers. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation, each hurdle offering a test of speed, strategy, and stamina, and leaving spectators on the edge of their seats.
Race 1: PRIX UCELLO II (1:00pm, STEEPLE-CHASE, 3500 meters)
The opening contest set the tone for the afternoon as LA MARCHE BLEUE stormed home in 4.17.44. Jockey BERTRAND LESTRADE guided the horse with composure, while trainer F. NICOLLE’s tactics proved spot on. Breeder ECURIE MADAME PATRICK PAPOT and owner MME PATRICK PAPOT savored an ideal start to the meeting. INCOLLABLE challenged fiercely throughout, and GOLDKIKOU stayed on determinedly to complete the podium.
Race 2: PRIX FINOT (POULAINS) (1:40pm, STEEPLE-CHASE, 3600 meters)
In a competitive field, PROACTIF delivered a commanding performance, crossing the line in 4.13.63. The ride by LUCAS ZULIANI was measured yet decisive, and MME D. MELE’s planning ensured a perfect outcome. Owners MME DANIELA MELE and breeder A. CHEVALIER DU FAU, E. CHEVALIER DU FAU celebrated a well-earned triumph. APOLON DE CHARNIE battled until the final stride, and SECRET D’ALCOVE held on impressively for third.
Race 3: PRIX JEAN NOIRET (2:15pm, HURDLES, 3600 meters)
LE ROUGE EST MIS impressed with a strong finish in 4.22.20, perfectly timed by jockey JAMES REVELEY. Trainer N. GEORGE & A. ZETTERHOLM’s preparation shone through as breeder HARAS DE SAINT-VOIR and owner R.KELVIN HUGHES/HARAS DE ST-VOIR enjoyed a memorable victory. LOVELY GINO stayed in contention throughout, while LACOKOKELDY made late gains to secure the frame.
Race 4: PRIX FINOT (POULICHES) (2:50pm, HURDLES, 3600 meters)
The contest thrilled the crowd as MASKINA surged to victory in 4.12.10. Jockey THEO DUMOUCH’s steady hand and D. BRESSOU’s strategy paid dividends. Breeder JACK. THOMAS and owner FAMILLE BRYANT reveled in the success. CHARME DE FAUST pressed hard until the line, and MUSIK PLEASE finished strongly for third.
Race 5: PRIX KERYM (3:35pm, HURDLES, 3600 meters)
MELISSE DU MATHAN claimed a memorable win, timing 4.13.48 perfectly under PIERRE DUBOURG’s skillful guidance. Trainer CHAILLE-CHAILLE & PAMART’s planning proved decisive, with breeder JM. BARADEAU and owner ECURIE DU MATHAN sharing in the day’s delight. MALAISIE kept up a persistent challenge, and ADDICTION GAGNANTE closed well to complete the podium.
Race 6: PRIX ACHILLE-FOULD (4:15pm, HURDLES, 3600 meters)
A thrilling display saw ILLUSION MACHINE come home confidently in 4.12. 0. Jockey KEVIN NABET delivered a flawless ride, while trainer N. GEORGE & A. ZETTERHOLM’s tactics were spot on. Breeder S. BOUVIER and owner MME CLAIRE BONNER enjoyed another highlight of the meeting. LOTUS SACRE battled hard until the end, and LUIDGI DU LUY finished with determination to round out the top three.
Race 7: PRIX MICHEL CHIROL (4:55pm, HURDLES, 3600 meters)
SEMPER FORTIS triumphed in style, clocking 4.13.73 under the expert guidance of TANGUY ANDRIEUX. Trainer N. GEORGE & A. ZETTERHOLM’s insight paid off, delighting breeder E.A.R.L. ELEVAGE DES LOGES, F. DUNN and owner MR FRANCIS DUNN. LOUBA put up a strong fight, while SPRING WAY stayed on well to complete the frame.
Race 8: PRIX ALAIN ET GILLES DE GOULAINE (4:55pm, HURDLES, 3600 meters)
The finale capped off an exhilarating day as LE PETIT CHEVAL powered home in 4.16.82. Jockey BAPTISTE LE CLERC delivered a precise ride, trainer F. BELLEMERE’s placement proved perfect, and breeder J. DENIS, G. BLAIN with owner MR GILDAS BLAIN celebrated the last triumph of the meeting. ASTROLOGER fought valiantly until the line, and LA HORRA held on admirably to complete the podium.
As the curtain fell on Auteuil, the day’s hurdles had tested courage, precision, and heart. Whether it was a favorite claiming glory or a newcomer surprising the crowd, each race left its mark. The sun dipped lower, but the energy lingered, a reminder of the timeless thrill of jump racing and the shared excitement of all who were lucky enough to witness it.
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