Join the HIPPODROME DE DEAUVILLE‑LA TOUQUES in France for a rich evening of flat racing on Saturday, 1st November, when eight contests unfold from 4:07pm to 8:22pm. Set on the Normandy coast, the venue blends seaside charm with serious racing credentials, boasting a full slate that mixes younger runners with seasoned handicappers. The card begins by spotlighting two-year-olds finding their feet, before moving into three-year-old handicaps and then engaging fields of four-year-olds and up in Class 3 action — making for an evening that builds both in depth and drama.
Race 1: PRIX DE BERD’HUIS (4:07pm, 2500 metres)
The opening race offers mature four-year-olds and above a Class 3 handicap where staying power and timing matter. RECOLETTY, WATT OHM and LE GARDOLOT may use recent outings to settle into a forward rhythm, while GOGO DU BREUIL, CAPTAIN EAGLE and ILLUSTRE BERE could be the improver ready to make their move late if the pace softens. Prize money: € 22,100
Race 2: PRIX DE BRAUDIERE (4:42pm, 2500 metres)
Another four-year-olds-and-up Class 3 race gives the next batch of seasoned runners a platform. MY DARLING, RUE DES ORTEAUX and ARION COCO TRIP could bring consistent form to the fore and look to dominate early, while PEPITO DES CARLES, STEPASIDE BELL and DSCHINGIS ANGEL might track the leaders before unleashing a late surge as the home straight looms. Prize money: € 20,200
Race 3: PRIX DE BEAUFAI (5:17pm, 2500 metres)
A third Class 3 contest continues the evening’s theme of depth and action among older horses. HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS, HUCHENANE and EXCESSIVENESS may control the tempo with confidence, while DOUBLE EFFECT, HAMILTON and MYSTIC might benefit from a well-timed ride and deliver strongly over the final furlongs. Prize money: € 28,800
Race 4: PRIX DE L’EPINAY (5:52pm, 1900 metres)
Switching gears, this maiden for two-year-olds provides fresh faces a chance to show potential. MY WAY, BARZAMBITION and SANSURO may display early speed and adapt well to the atmosphere, and REGAL EYE, BOGLIASCO and RASHEED could surprise if they handle the pressure of debuting serviceably and find their stride late. Prize money: € 27,400
Race 5: PRIX DE LA ROCQUE (6:32pm, 1900 metres)
Another maiden restricted to two-year-olds continues the developmental theme. PERSIA ON LINE, PROXIMA DU CENTAUR and L’ESPELETTE could be well-prepared for this first outing and look composed, while LETHAL BEAUTY, SHEERAN and PRIORY ROSE might be less exposed and ready to improve markedly if the conditions suit. Prize money: € 27,400
Race 6: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE TOCQUEVILLE (7:08pm, 1400 metres)
Returning to four-year-olds and older, this Class 3 handicap asks for experience and consistency. EVERSTAR, SPEEDSTER and ALABAMA MOON may come in with solid form and look to assert early, while BELINSKOV, RANCON ROYALE and LA MANDALA might close powerfully late if the pace becomes the telling factor. Prize money: € 25,000
Race 7: PRIX DU BESSIN (7:45pm, 1300 metres)
Another in the series for mature horses, this race continues the pattern of competitive depth. DREAM OP FAL, SOURCE CODE and BURN TO SHINE may aim to control the middle stages and be first into the home turn, while GRACIA, BREIZHY BOY and HEMATITE could carry strong late momentum and challenge in the run-in. Prize money: € 22,100
Race 8: PRIX DU CHENET (8:22pm, 1900 metres)
To wrap the evening, the final Class 3 handicap for four-year-olds and above gives last-look value and a strong finish. HONEY BADGER, SISSINGHURST and PONT MIRABEAU might stick prominently throughout the race, and HENRY THE LION, MEMPHIS TENNESSEE and LA HARENGERE could launch a late surge if they’ve been held up and saved for the downhill run. Prize money: € 17,400
This evening meeting captures the elegance of French flat racing — from promising two-year-olds to experienced handicappers — set against a beautiful Norman backdrop. With the season progressing and more fixtures ahead, this card offers plenty of narrative threads to follow.
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