The Auteuil 16 Nov meeting gathers France’s finest jumpers for a deep, compelling card where future stars, seasoned specialists, and bold front-runners collide under testing Paris conditions. Across eight richly funded races — from gruelling long-distance chases to sharp tactical hurdles — the day promises the kind of tension and theatre that only Auteuil can deliver.
RACE 1 – PRIX FONDEUR (12:30 • 4400m • €130,000)
The opener of the Auteuil Race Preview sets a strong staying tone, with PISTACHE DORÉ shaping like the most reliable long-distance performer. KILT ECOSSAIS remains an honest grinder well suited to 4400m, while VENTURA HIGHWAY continues improving with each assignment. KARRE D’AS is built for deep stamina tests, and KING PINEAU tends to grow into his rhythm late. CHANCE DE BALLON adds competitive depth, ensuring the race provides an early measure of how the ground is riding.
RACE 2 – PRIX BERNARD SECLY (13:05 • 3600m • €98,000)
The second contest injects pace into the Auteuil with CI PPO looking sharply progressive at this 3600m trip. LA DELIRANTE thrives when the tempo rises, while ALCYONE ROUGE offers consistency that suits tactical races. LASCA DE THAIX remains a steady presence, and MISS CHANA continues to show encouraging maturity. LEIKA, still lightly exposed, may surprise if the early fractions stretch the field.
RACE 3 – PRIX CACAO (13:40 • 4400m • €98,000)
A crucial midcard contest for young chasers, this segment highlights QUINILAND and MAMIX’S PASSION carry the most dependable form lines, while INTERDIT DE JEU brings flair mixed with unpredictability. HÉRALISTE and KALIBRE remain solid contenders, and JAGUAR DES OBEAUX can feature prominently if the race becomes tactical over the long route.
RACE 4 – PRIX CAMBACERES – GRANDE COURSE DE HAIES DES 3 ANS (14:15 • 3600m • €258,000)
The first major highlight of the Auteuil Race, this Grade 1 test showcases elite juvenile hurdlers under pressure. MOUNTAIN RIDGE holds the smoothest profile in the field, blending athleticism with maturity beyond his age. DIGNAM seems primed for a powerful late challenge, while SHANNON MAESTRO brings tactical pace that could shape the early structure. LEOPARD DU BERLAIS, BOURBON, and GUADALQUIVIR supply genuine depth, making this the defining three-year-old hurdle event of the season.
RACE 5 – PRIX MAURICE GILLOIS – GRAND STEEPLE-CHASE DES 4 ANS (14:50 • 4400m • €330,000)
The championship steeplechase for four-year-olds delivers one of the strongest moments with LEADER SPORT enters as the polished professional, rarely putting a foot wrong over fences. PICKLAND brings a decisive turn of foot, while HACKER DU BERLAIS has the natural scope to peak on the day. LAUTHENTYKO, MAGUELON, and WORLD APART ensure the contest remains competitive from start to finish, especially if the leaders set an assertive rhythm.
RACE 6 – PRIX RENAUD DU VIVIER – GRANDE COURSE DE HAIES DES 4 ANS (15:32 • 3900m • €260,000)
The four-year-old hurdle crown forms a pivotal chapter with COEUR D’AMOUR draws early attention with his fluent hurdling, while LE PETIT CHEVAL brings professionalism and control. ILLUSION MACHINE and SAIN D’ESPRIT remain closely matched, and CAPBELLO DINO edges forward with late-season improvement. IT’S WIN O’CLOCK keeps the contest tightly balanced, making the final hurdle likely to prove decisive.
RACE 7 – PRIX LA HAYE JOUSSELIN (16:07 • 5500m • €540,000)
A defining endurance test, this feature steeplechase anchors. IN LOVE stands as the class act, though GOLD TWEET brings hardened experience to a race that exposes any weakness. JACHAR continues to develop into a serious staying chaser, while AMY DU KIFF and TOSCANA DU BERLAIS present contrasting tactical strengths. INCOLLABLE completes a deep field where stamina, balance, and precision over the vast 5500m will shape the outcome.
RACE 8 – PRIX LE BOUIF (16:47 • 4300m • €41,000)
The meeting closes with a developmental contest where up-and-coming chasers gain crucial experience. HEDENN BIHOUE holds a solid staying base, while GUETTA often improves when the tempo stabilises. CELEB and THE MUST bring consistent profiles, and STORM DES FLOS carries the type of stamina that suits late-season Auteuil assignments. JAN rounds out the field in a race that offers final insights into future prospects.
The Auteuil Race Preview for 16 November brings together one of the most balanced and competitive late-season cards in French jump racing. With Grade 1 hurdles, championship chases, and deep staying contests spread across the afternoon, the meeting showcases both proven stars and the next wave of emerging talent.
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