The ParisLongchamp Race Preview 2025 arrives with the kind of anticipation on 19 October, 2025, the only autumn racing in France can summon. Between 13h23 and 18h10, nine distinctive contests will unfold beneath the Paris skyline, with the Prix du Conseil de Paris serving as the day’s crowning jewel. From promising debutants to seasoned stayers, the card carries a rhythm of balance, beauty, and brilliance.
The Curtain Rises: Prix de Belleville (13h23 – 1800m – €45,700 – Category: Conditional)
The day begins with the Prix de Belleville, an 1800m conditional race that often unveils future pattern-race performers. Among the contenders, Ebiyar (Mickael Barzalona / F. H. Graffard) commands early confidence, while Kinesis (Cristian Demuro / A. Fabre) and Moonrose (Tony Piccone / C. Ferland) are both capable of springing surprises. Zitto (Jerome Moutard / Mme A. Budka) and Soudya (Aurelien Lemaitre / J.M. Beguigne) round out the field, each looking to mark the transition from promise to proven form. Expect a tactical race where patience will be key.
Confidence and Challenge: Prix de la Chapelle (13h58 – 1800m – €45,700 – Category: Conditional)
The second contest mirrors the opener in distance but differs in tone, as the Prix de la Chapelle brings together established names from some of France’s sharpest yards. Heroiste (Mickael Barzalona / F. H. Graffard) leads the charge after an eye-catching effort last time. Soda Zabeel (Aurelien Lemaitre / A. Schutz) adds flair, while Merci Cheri (Tony Piccone / F. Chappet) and Silver Jewel (Clement Lecoeuvre / F. Chappet) represent stable consistency. Melantha (Malone Favriaux / A. Fabre) and Maintain (Alexis Pouchin / H.F. Devin) complete a tightly matched field, with the balance between stamina and tempo set to define the result.
The Feature Attraction: Prix du Conseil de Paris (14h33 – 2200m – €119,000 – Group 2)
By mid-afternoon, the spotlight brightens for the Prix du Conseil de Paris, a €119,000 Group 2 that stands as one of France’s great autumn finales. A. Fabre’s stable is well-represented with Casapueblo (Cristian Demuro), Junko (Maxime Guyon), and Yellow Jersey (Oisin Murphy) — all horses with Group-level experience and the stamina to thrive over 2200m. International interest comes from Dubai Honour (Tom Marquand / W.J. Haggas), a world-class traveler who has excelled across continents. Germany’s Path of Soldier (Eddy Hardouin / P. Schiergen) adds Teutonic toughness, while Convergent (Clifford Lee / K.R. Burke) represents the British challenge. The blend of power, patience, and precision in this Group 2 contest makes it a highlight worthy of the Longchamp stage.
Testing the Limits: Prix Rieussec (15h15 – 3100m – €50,900 – Divided Handicap)
The tempo shifts from flair to fortitude in the Prix du Rieussec, a marathon of 3100m designed for true stayers. Pentaour (Jerome Moutard / Mme A. Budka) and Annabel’s Ghost (Arthur Mosse / A. Fabre) carry strong claims, while Hasta La Vista (Alexis Pouchin / J.P. Gauvin) and Rika de la Vis (Cristian Demuro / M. Baratti) should thrive on the long stretch. Xylophone (Malone Favriaux / J.P. Macedo Da Costa Oliveira) offers the outsider’s intrigue — a rhythm runner who might relish softer underfoot conditions.
Elegance and Precision: Prix Casimir Delamarre (15h50 – 1800m – €47,600 – Conditional)
The Prix Casimir Delamarre returns the focus to balance and class over 1800m. Villa Castello (Cristian Demuro / M. Baratti) enters with strong credentials, while Rainbows (Oisin Murphy / John & Thady Gosden) brings a cross-Channel reputation. Waldora (Eddy Hardouin / S. Kobayashi) and Qualixia (Malone Favriaux / P.M. Decouz) remain genuine threats if the pace holds steady. Iradie (Ludovic Boisseau / I. Endaltsev) and Serines (Maxime Guyon / Mme A. Karkosa) add depth to a field brimming with well-bred potential.
The Speed Segment: Prix de Saint-Cyr (16h25 – 1400m – €50,300 – Conditional)
A sprint to stir the senses, the Prix de Saint-Cyr (1400m) showcases sprinters in search of black-type recognition. The F.H. Graffard pair — Narkala (Mickael Barzalona) and Ashikidah (Clement Lecoeuvre) — promise tactical brilliance, while Medusa Merger (Maxime Guyon / M. Delcher Sanchez) seeks redemption after a near miss. Naina (Laura Pearson / J. Ryan), Miracle Beauty (Tom Marquand / J.P. O’Brien), and Morgan Bay (Cristian Demuro / A. Murphy) bring international flavour, confirming ParisLongchamp’s reputation as Europe’s late-season crossroads of talent.
Hidden Talent Emerges: Prix de la Chaussee (17h00 – 1400m – €28,800 – Handicap)
As the shadows stretch across the course, the Prix de la Chaussee invites a test of mid-tier handicappers over 1400m. The Angel King (Mickael Barzalona / F.H. Graffard) headlines a field where Etel du Ninian (Hugo Lebouc / C. Guyon) and La Mandala (Pierre Bazire / Mme V. Head) offer value. Alabama Moon (Maxime Guyon / H. Blume), O Sole Mio (Eddy Hardouin / Pier. Menard), and Gaulois Glorieux (Nicolas Baudet / C. Ferland) round off a field in which timing and rhythm could separate the contenders.
Late Afternoon Layers: Prix des Haudriettes (17h35 – 1950m – €20,200 – Handicap)
The penultimate race, the Prix des Haudriettes, over 1950m, offers a platform for lesser-known stables to make headlines. Ride On (Theo Bachelot / F. Bellemere) sets the standard with tactical versatility. Spangled Star (Rosario Mangione / G. Bietolini) and Born to Dare (Lorette Gallo / J. Leroy) present viable alternatives, while Hoodwink (Cristian Demuro / J. Reynier), Rejaitt (Hugo Journiac / A. West), and Easily Convinced (Mohammad Zeeshaan Sahebjan / A. West) all aim to break through the form ceiling. Expect an open finish.
The Grand Finale: Prix des Erables (18h10 – 3100m – €25,900 – Divided Handicap)
The day closes with the Prix des Erables, a staying test that demands concentration, conditioning, and courage over 3100m. Orion Rock (Axel Baron / A. Baron) and Zelzari (Marie Velon / Mme D. Mele) renew rivalries in a competitive field. Qualiand (Fabrice Veron / A. Couetil), Flamingway (Hugo Lebouc / N. Paysan), Excessiveness (Ambre Molins / Pier. Menard), and Anctot (Eddy Hardouin / S. Dehez) make up a field that could produce one of the afternoon’s closest finishes — a fitting end to a day of quality racing.
A Season Nears Its Crescendo
As the autumn sun dips behind the Paris skyline, the ParisLongchamp Race Preview 2025 reminds fans why this racecourse remains the soul of French flat racing. From the promise of the early conditionals to the majesty of the Prix du Conseil de Paris, the card combines heritage with modern excellence.
Whether it’s Dubai Honour’s global class, Fabre’s tactical genius, or Graffard’s relentless form, the Longchamp afternoon carries stories that blend legacy with ambition. For followers of form, passion, and precision, few days on the racing calendar match this one for theatre and thrill.
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