The iconic and world-renowned Chantilly Racecourse is set to host a spectacular eight-race meeting on Friday, 13 February, featuring a premier lineup of thoroughbreds aged three and above. The day promises an exhilarating combination of speed, stamina, and tactical expertise as competitors showcase their early-season form over a variety of distances.
From the first race to the finale, the meeting will highlight both emerging talent and seasoned performers, with total prize money exceeding €186,000. Trainers and jockeys will be keen to test their charges against formidable rivals, making for a compelling programme of racing that will keep enthusiasts engaged from 11:23 through 15:28.
The meeting opens with PRIX DU CASTEL at 11:23 over 1,800 metres, carrying €32,000 in prize money. Entrants My Way, Arden Mist, Apolide, Sagano, and Zelzara are expected to contest the race. Performance over the middle distance will be key, with tactical positioning likely to influence the outcome.
The second race, PRIX DE PLAILLY, is scheduled for 11:58 over 1,600 metres with €24,700 on offer. Poschiavo, Dobba, Ferrari Fever, Les Petits Princes, and Lanzelot Gold will compete. Observers anticipate a tactical contest, with finishing speed and timing expected to play a decisive role.
At 12:33, the PRIX DU ROND POINT DES AIGLES will cover 2,700 metres for €24,700. Sacred Spirit, Barbate, Pentaour, Cassius, and Chelsea du Ninian will line up. The longer distance will test stamina, and jockeys will need to carefully manage pace throughout the race.
The fourth event, PRIX DE LA ROUTE DES PRINCES, begins at 13:08 over 2,700 metres with €16,500 in prize money. Son of Zor, Willower, Gariyann, Un Jour Pour Moi, and Libyan Knight will compete. Early-season form and course adaptability will be key factors in the outcome.
PRIX DU CARREFOUR DES DEUX MARES takes place at 13:43 over 1,900 metres with €17,300 in prize money. Queen’s Angel, Antico, Antinea, Maguro, and Weekend Warrior are expected to provide a competitive race. A combination of speed and stamina will likely determine the finishing positions.
At 14:18, the PRIX DE LA MARE DU MONT ALTA runs over 1,900 metres with €20,200 on offer. Mister Jules, Good Question, Al Alaali, Bejar, and Anielska will line up. Tactical positioning and finishing strength are expected to play a decisive role in the result.
The penultimate race, PRIX DE LA MARE DES SOTS, is set for 14:53 over 1,900 metres with €22,100 in prize money. Ridwaan, Massa Chop, Cogolin, Hamilton, and Aslan Senora will compete. The early pace may shape the race, but strong finishers could challenge in the final furlongs.
The meeting concludes with PRIX DE LA MARE MADAME at 15:28 over 1,900 metres for €28,800. Ciccio Boy, Zelzari, Aquila Volante, Shark Samurai, and Prince of Clouds are expected to provide a competitive finale. Trainers and jockeys will aim for tactical execution and strong finishes to end the day successfully.
The Friday meeting at Chantilly Race Cards 13 February presents a balanced programme of eight races, ranging from sprints to middle-distance contests. Competitors will be tested across different distances and prize levels, making the event an important early-season benchmark.
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