The Deauville Racecard 22 October 2025 opens with crisp air rolling off the coast, a steady hum in the grandstands, and a schedule of eight flat contests arranged under France Galop’s watchful rhythm. The afternoon at Deauville Racecourse promises a graceful mix of pace and patience — where €45,000 purses and mile distances sit beside quickfire sprints and twilight battles at 1,500 metres.
Early Contest: Prix de Saint-Desir – 16:32 | €45,700 | 1,600m
The first race sets a calm yet competitive tone. The Prix de Saint-Desir, off at 16:32, runs over 1,600 metres with a €45,700 purse. It features a balanced field led by Persian Heroe under Marie Velon for trainer M. Nigge, with Lord Lindeth representing the Fabre yard and Cristian Demuro in the saddle. Grecian Sunrise, guided by Clément Lecoeuvre for V. Head, joins the mix alongside Maui, Rodchenko, and the unpredictable Dennis The Menace. The opening mile often rewards measured acceleration, and this line-up has enough depth to set the afternoon’s competitive tempo.
Second Mile Duel: Prix d’Hotot-en-Auge – 17:07 | €45,700 | 1,600m
Barely half an hour later, the Deauville rhythm continues with the Prix d’Hotot-en-Auge, another 1,600 m event for €45,700, breaking from the gates at 17:07. Calasita, paired with Mickaël Barzalona for Francis-Henri Graffard, meets Capiza under Cristian Demuro and Sindalah from A. Fabre’s powerful stable. Sahimaa for M. Pitart and Coco Vanille under Aurélien Lemaitre add depth to a field where early positioning and pace judgment may dictate the winner. The mile at Deauville is rarely forgiving — and on this soft autumn turf, the tempo must be measured with precision.
Midday Momentum: Prix de la Forêt du Rouvray – 17:42 | €19,200 | 1,500m
As shadows lengthen, the Prix de la Forêt du Rouvray at 17:42 introduces the day’s 1,500-metre rhythm, carrying a €19,200 prize. Woff (Hugo Boutin) faces En Plein Air (Cristian Demuro), Vibrato, and Absolute, the latter guided by Christophe Soumillon for C. Escuder. The slightly shorter trip offers a tactical shift — a balance of mid-race patience and final-bend aggression. On this track, a steady build to the straight often trumps early rushes.
Sprint Showcase: Prix de la Villa des Abeilles – 18:20 | €24,000 | 1,200m
Speedsters seize the spotlight next at 18:20 in the Prix de la Villa des Abeilles, offering €24,000 over a brisk 1,200 metres. Mediterannio, trained by Graffard, and Time Goes On under Marie Velon for S. Kobayashi headline this lightning-fast contest. Mister Chang, Gallius, and Four Four Four round out a field built for pure reaction and nerve. With little time to settle, this race may be won in the first two furlongs.
Into the Evening: Prix de la Forêt de Bord – 18:55 | €21,100 | 1,500m
The tone settles again with the Prix de la Forêt de Bord at 18:55, a 1,500 m test worth €21,100. Fou Furieux under Maxime Guyon and Adrett for H. Shimizu bring credibility, while Eaglehawk for G. Mosse and Brothers of Lily’s could shape the tactical pattern. As the light cools, positioning through Deauville’s long turn becomes everything — the kind of race where an inside draw can shift fate entirely.
Twilight Challenge: Prix de la Forêt de Roumare – 19:25 | €15,400 | 1,500m
The Prix de la Forêt de Roumare, breaking at 19:25 for €15,400, continues the 1,500-metre thread. Agri (Théo Bachelot, S. Richter) and J’aurais Du (Hugo Boutin, C. Boutin) lead the betting conversation. Happy Again with Mickaël Barzalona and Tollard Royal under Stéphane Pasquier promise late surges in the straight. By now, the Deauville turf begins to shift under cooler air — stamina, not just style, will rule the outcome.
Penultimate Contest: Prix du Château de Crèvecœur – 19:55 | €25,000 | 1,500m
At 19:55, the Prix du Château de Crèvecœur steps into the frame, carrying a €25,000 prize over 1,500 metres. Saint Saens for Y. Barberot, Odeon Tower guided by Christophe Soumillon, and Marie La Croix under Mickaël Barzalona headline a refined lineup. Hollie Wood and Santa Luzia add youthful energy, ensuring the penultimate race feels as vital as the opener. Expect a measured gallop turning into a late explosion — Deauville’s evening charm distilled in one contest.
Closing Act: Prix de la Forêt de Bizy – 20:25 | €13,400 | 1,500m
The final call of the day, the Prix de la Forêt de Bizy, launches at 20:25, rounding off the Deauville card with a €13,400 purse over 1,500 metres. Intuition and Asterale, both with strong stable support, meet Crack City and Highfield Mystery under a sky now slipping into dusk. As the grandstands quieten, the last race feels more reflective — a closing movement rather than a sprint finish, fitting for an October evening on France’s northern turf.
Reading the Deauville Turf
Across these eight contests, the Deauville Racecard 22 October 2025 balances power and poise. The ground at this stage of autumn often rides with a slight give, rewarding those who wait and strike late. Trainers like A. Fabre, F.-H. Graffard, and G. Mosse dominate the entries, reflecting stable confidence and strategic placement.
For punters, watching how the pace evolves in the early miles will offer valuable clues for later races — Deauville often rewards patience more than pursuit.
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