Racing at Hippodrome de Pau on Tuesday, 3 February, will feature a full eight-race programme blending hurdle and flat contests, with prize money ranging from €11,500 to €48,000. Action will begin at 11:51 AM and continue through to 3:57 PM, bringing together a competitive line-up of French-trained runners. PAU Race Cards 3 February highlight both emerging talent and seasoned performers, promising an engaging and varied day of racing.
The day begins at 11:51 AM as the runners line up for the PRIX RENAUD DE TAUZIA, stretching 3,900m with €34,000 on offer, and Milleetunevictoire takes early command while Maitre D’Ecole, Bergheim, Osani, and Raffles Flyer settle into position, each looking to conserve energy for the long run. The field moves steadily along the back straight, jockeys measuring pace and keeping the runners poised for the final stretch.
At 12:23 PM, the PRIX RENE SIRVAIN steps up over 4,000m for the same prize, with Lance Roquette and Lascaris pressing forward while Le Rafal, Landais, and Letsgo D’Alene follow closely. As the horses navigate the long course, jockeys gauge the tempo, each runner responding to shifts in pace while conserving enough for the final stages of this staying contest.
The PRIX ROGER ET GILLES CHAIGNON follows at 12:55 PM, covering 4,100m and €48,000 to contest. Koudou moves smoothly into contention, matched by Kador Baie, while Katell Des Blins, Kahid De Fregande, and Le Magnifico maintain a steady rhythm along the back straight. The runners settle into position as jockeys plan for the decisive moves over the extended distance, keeping an eye on stamina and pacing.
The shorter PRIX DE LASSEUBE, scheduled for 1:27 PM, runs 1,600m with €20,100 on offer. Merle takes the initiative, with Pas Dansant, Sorbetto, Nebur, and My Calyx Cen close behind, jockeys navigating the early fractions and positioning their mounts for the sprint to the turn. The pace quickens gradually, with every stride measured to ensure a strong finish over the mile.
As the middle-distance PRIX LOUIS LA CAZE stretches 3,500m and €34,000 in prize money at 2:12 PM, Marinello and Matignon Leon move forward with measured energy, while Maserati Levante, Match Amical, and Angelus De Houelle track the leaders. The field flows along the course as jockeys carefully judge when to make their move, knowing that the final furlongs will determine the outcome.
The PRIX JEAN-YVES ARTU follows at 2:47 PM, over 3,500m and the same purse. Meleze Hana sets a steady tempo while Midship, Mister Sun, Mustang De Jade, and Mustang De Mee follow in line. The runners continue in a controlled rhythm through the middle stages, jockeys balancing speed and stamina, each keeping an eye on the leaders as they prepare for the closing stages.
In the PRIX DE MONTAUT, scheduled for 3:22 PM, 2,000m and €11,500 are to be contested. Damabiah Angel immediately takes the initiative, joined by Lady Gatsby, Idole Du Fraisse, Touch In The Night, and Bedaio. The pace builds along the back straight as jockeys position their horses, ready to respond to any change in tempo and prepare for the decisive push toward the finish.
The day concludes with the PRIX DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE MONT-DE-MARSAN at 3:57 PM, over 3,800m and €34,000 at stake. Edition Originale moves into contention, shadowed by Demoisel De Paris, Bumbasia, Kaline Roque, and Kelyssa Des Mottes. Jockeys measure their horses’ stamina carefully as the field approaches the final stages, each runner prepared to sustain effort over the longer trip and close out the afternoon’s programme.
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