French racing returns to focus with the Chantilly Race Cards 10 January, featuring a compact yet competitive eight-race afternoon at the renowned Chantilly Racecourse. Known for its historic setting and fair racing surface, Chantilly hosts a well-balanced winter programme that blends middle-distance speed tests with stamina-demanding contests, reflecting the depth and organisation of the French racing calendar.
The meeting gets underway at 11:19 with the PRIX DU BOIS DE PRECY, run over 1,900 metres for a prize pool of €25,600. This opening event sets the tone for the day, bringing together Le Landin, El Vegas, White Shark, and Pink Panthera in a contest that rewards tactical awareness and finishing strength on winter ground.
At 11:53, the emphasis shifts towards endurance in the PRIX DE LA ROUTE DES FERMETTES, a 2,700-metre race carrying €16,500 in prize money. Horses such as Jaycle de Gree, Amiral d’Aumont, Chess, and Cassius are set to be tested over the longer distance, a key feature of winter French racing where stamina and rhythm play decisive roles.
The staying theme continues at 12:28 with the PRIX DE LA ROUTE DES MOINES, also run over 2,700 metres and offering €15,400. Madiba, Screen Shot, Pangaea, and Bob La Bidouille headline a field where patience and sustained effort are likely to prove valuable on Chantilly’s testing surface.
Speed and balance return to the fore at 13:03 in the PRIX DES TROIS CLAIRIERES, a 1,600-metre contest worth €24,700. The mile event features Bocca Al Lupo, Angel Dreamer, Toleo, and Spirito, highlighting the versatility of the card and the smooth transition from staying races to sharper distance contests.
The PRIX MOLTON follows at 13:40, another 1,600-metre race with €24,000 on offer. With Rozarion, Apolide, Ice Cracker, and Matauri Queen lining up, this race adds further depth to the middle-distance segment of the programme and maintains the competitive tempo of the afternoon.
At 14:15, runners return to the mile for the PRIX DE LA ROUTE DES PINS, carrying prize money of €24,700. Bayramova, My Love Song, Nolita Star, and Landed form an evenly matched field, reinforcing the strength and consistency seen throughout the Chantilly Race Cards 10 January.
The later stages feature the PRIX DE LA FAISANDERIE D’APREMONT at 14:50 over 1,600 metres, with €20,200 at stake. Baltic Duke, Sorengo, Ambra Antica, and Christine contest a race that fits seamlessly into the structured flow of the meeting.
The card concludes at 15:32 with the PRIX DE LA TABLE D’APREMONT, a 1,600-metre event worth €22,100. Send Wood, My Queen, Duty, and Clavis Aurea line up in the closing race, providing a fitting finale to a well-composed day of French winter racing.
Overall, the Chantilly Race Cards 10 January deliver a cohesive and engaging eight-race programme that reflects the strength of France racing during the winter season. With varied distances, competitive prize money, and well-matched fields, the Chantilly meeting stands out as a key fixture on the early January racing schedule.
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