The renowned ParisLongchamp Racecourse will stage an exciting evening of Flat racing on Thursday, July 9, with an eight-race programme featuring a blend of handicaps, claiming contests and quality Class races. Horses aged three years and above will compete over distances ranging from 1,400 metres to 2,250 metres, creating a varied card that showcases the depth of French racing.
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The meeting opens at 5:31 pm with the Prix de l’Axe Majeur, a Class 4 contest over 2,250 metres for horses aged four years and older. Eleven runners are entered for the staying event, where stamina and race tactics are expected to play a decisive role over the longest distance of the evening.
At 6:05 pm, attention turns to the Prix d’Ivry, a Class 3 handicap over 1,400 metres for four-year-olds. Thirteen runners are declared, making it one of the largest fields on the card. The competitive nature of handicap racing should ensure a closely fought contest from start to finish.
The third race, the Prix de Charenton, is scheduled for 6:40 pm. Another Class 3 handicap over 1,400 metres, it has attracted twelve runners. The race provides another opportunity for improving four-year-olds to make their mark over the sprint distance.
The action continues at 7:15 pm with the Prix des Bouticles, a Class 3 event over 1,400 metres for horses aged four years and above. Eleven runners are expected to line up, and the experienced field promises another competitive contest.
The Prix de Salle-au-Comte follows at 7:50 pm. This 1,400-metre claiming race is restricted to three-year-olds and features eight runners. It offers young horses an opportunity to gain valuable experience while continuing their development during the summer campaign.
At 8:32 pm, the Prix du Village takes centre stage. The Class 3 claiming race over 2,000 metres has attracted nine runners aged four years and older. The middle-distance contest is expected to reward horses capable of settling well before producing a strong finish.
The penultimate race is the Prix de la Huchette at 9:02 pm, a Class 4 claiming contest over 1,600 metres for older horses. Ten runners are declared, with the mile distance expected to provide another tactical contest as experienced campaigners seek success late in the programme.
The evening concludes with the feature race, the Prix de la Colonne Vendôme, at 9:32 pm. This Class 2 contest for three-year-olds over 2,000 metres carries the highest prize fund of the meeting at €25,600, making it the standout event on the card.
Eight promising runners have been declared for the finale. Ebiyar will be partnered by Mickael Barzalona for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard, while Seneque (IRE) represents the stable of André Fabre with Pierre-Charles Boudot in the saddle. Earthquake lines up for trainer Mario Baratti under Cristian Demuro, and Sharpshoot (GB) will be ridden by Alexis Pouchin.
The fillies also bring strong credentials to the race. Ymeeelih will be partnered by Christophe Soumillon for trainer Andreas Schutz, Family Secret (GB) will be ridden by Augustin Madamet, Sundara (USA) teams up with Marvin Grandin, while Global Asset completes the field under Antoine Hamelin for trainer Christophe Ferland. With several leading jockeys and respected training operations represented, the finale promises to provide an excellent conclusion to the evening.
ParisLongchamp continues to be one of France’s most prestigious racing venues, regularly hosting major international meetings while also providing opportunities for emerging horses to progress through the ranks. Thursday’s programme reflects that tradition, combining experienced older horses with developing three-year-olds across a wide range of race conditions.
From the opening staying contest to the high-quality Class 2 finale, spectators can expect a varied evening featuring tactical middle-distance races, competitive handicaps and exciting sprint contests. The balanced programme, healthy field sizes and presence of several accomplished jockeys ensure that the July 9 fixture offers an entertaining showcase of French Flat racing at one of the sport’s most historic venues.
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