The vibrant France Galop Auteuil racecourse is set to host a thrilling day of jumps racing on 7 October 2025, featuring eight contests that promise a blend of strategy, stamina, and sheer equine brilliance. Racing enthusiasts can anticipate an afternoon and evening filled with intense handicaps, category conditionals, and limited handicaps, each showcasing seasoned performers alongside emerging talent.
A Stamina Test Over 3,600m (17:25)
The opening race of the day, the Prix Guillaume de Pracomtal, kicks off at 17:25 over 3,600m with a purse of €98,000. This divided handicap promises a competitive field with Elektrix guided by Angelo Zuliani and Dschingis under Clement Lefebvre expected to set the early pace. Astrologer (Lucas Vandamme) and Landais (Ludovic Philipperon) are dark horses capable of influencing the closing stages. Le Colombar (Dylan Ubeda) rounds out a field where tactical positioning and endurance will be decisive. Silver Buckle remains non-partant.
Prix Xanthor: The 4,400m Challenge (18:00)
Next, the Prix Xanthor stretches contenders over 4,400m at 18:00, a conditional race where experience and staying power are critical. La Marche Bleue (Bertrand Lestrade) and Niko Has (Kilian Dubourg) are expected to lead from the front, while Metasequoia (Kevin Nabet) and Jumper Grenetieres (Clement Lefebvre) could capitalize on any mid-race pace fluctuations. James Reveley’s It’s in the Rain adds a layer of unpredictability, making this race a tactical affair for punters and analysts alike. Mamix’s Passion (Gabin Meunier) is another contender worth watching.
Mid-Afternoon Excitement (18:35–19:10)
The Prix de Nantes at 18:35 over 3,500m (€51,000) presents a conditional showdown with Malaisie (Theo Chevillard) and Marquise d’Ainay (Mme Charlotte Prichard) leading the pack. Donatella (Bertrand Lestrade) and Tigress di Berlais (Ludovic Philipperon) are expected to make decisive moves approaching the final furlongs. Messe de Minuit (Thomas Beaurain) brings late-race finishing speed that could unsettle the favourites.
Shortly after, the Prix Fezensac at 19:10 over the same distance (€55,000) promises another tightly-contested conditional race. Larzand (Lucas Zuliani) and Liege Ardent (Lucas Vandamme) may set a challenging tempo, but the versatile La Vanille (Anthony Renard) and Liskaria (Leo-Paul Brechet) could exploit any gaps. Lemon Sweet (Clement Lefebvre) and La Valette (Gabin Meunier) complete a competitive lineup where split-second timing will decide the outcome.
Strategic Middle Races (19:45–20:20)
The Prix Piomares – Guy Negrel at 19:45 (€51,000) will test horses over 3,500m in a category conditional race that favors tactical awareness. Register (Lucas Vandamme) and Akwaba (Lucas Zuliani) are early pace-setters, while Sette Bello (Clement Lefebvre) and Gabison (Ludovic Philipperon) may disrupt the mid-race rhythm. Bourbon Has (Angelo Zuliani) adds further intrigue to a race where positional strategy is key.
The Prix Pierre et Jean-Marie Mercier at 20:20 over 3,500m (€53,000) features a balanced mix of seasoned performers and promising newcomers. Lovely Dino (Theo Chevillard) and Lumino Bello (Clement Lefebvre) could battle for front-running positions, while Happy People (Thomas Beaurain) and Luron d’Oudairies (Lucas Zuliani) look to exploit late-race opportunities. Hassadam remains non-partant, keeping the field compact but competitive.
Evening Showstoppers (20:55–21:30)
The penultimate race, the Prix Claude Le Lorrain at 20:55, is a limited handicap over 3,900m (€105,000). Gold Tweet (Gabin Meunier) and Hamandio (James Reveley) are among early favorites, but Kyrov (Clement Lefebvre) and Jost (Baptiste Le Clerc) are expected to challenge in the final stages. Lou Fast (Leo-Paul Brechet) and Javanaise (Ludovic Philipperon) add depth, making this a contest of endurance and tactical nous.
The day concludes with the Prix Hipparque at 21:30 over 3,600m (€60,000), another divided handicap that will test both speed and resilience. Les Flots Bleus (Lucas Vandamme) and Le Roi Loth (Lucas Zuliani) are top picks, but Lady du Seuil (Angelo Zuliani), Lady du Clos (Alexandre Chesneau), Messy (Dorian Carre), and Look at Me Now (Raphael Mayeur) could spring surprises. This finale promises drama right up to the finish line.
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