Racegoers are in for an action-packed day at ParisLongchamp Racecourse on Sunday, May 11, 2025, where rising champions of flat racing will take center stage. The highly anticipated race day features nine exciting races, including two French Classic races and the prestigious President of the UAE Cup, all offering substantial cash prizes.
Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, the NRJ Music Tour will light up the venue with live performances, making the day a perfect mix of sport and celebration. Gates open at 12:00 noon, and racing fans are invited to explore the food garden for a variety of refreshments before the first race.
At 1:30 pm, a special tote bag giveaway will begin, where lucky attendees might find one of five hidden Golden Tickets. Each Golden Ticket grants exclusive access to all France Galop racecourses for an entire year—a golden opportunity for any racing fan!
The first race begins at 1:58 pm, with races spaced 30 minutes apart, complemented by live entertainment between each event. At 4:00 pm, visitors can indulge in sweet treats like pancakes, waffles, candy floss, and more, served at the food garden.
The race card opens with the Prix de Saint-Georges at 13:58, a Group III flat race for horses aged 3 years and older. The 1,000-meter race offers a prize of €80,000.
Next is the Auguste Rodin Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary at 14:33, a Group II race for 3-year-old fillies, run over 2,000 meters with €130,000 up for grabs.
The Super Handicap du Printemps follows at 15:15. This handicap race for horses aged 4 and up spans 2,000 meters and features a generous €100,000 prize purse.
At 15:50, the Prix de Mogador—a flat handicap race for 3-year-olds—will be run over 1,400 meters with €21,000 in prize money.
The highlight of the day comes at 16:25 with the Emirates Poule d’Essai des Poulains (Colts’ French 2000 Guineas), a Group I race for 3-year-olds over 1,600 meters. This classic event carries a massive €650,000 prize. In 2024, METROPOLITAN claimed victory with Alexis Pouchin in the saddle, guided by trainer Mario Baratti. Owners Peter Bradley & Scuderia Scolari celebrated a memorable win.
The excitement continues with the Emirates Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (Fillies’ French 1000 Guineas) at 17:05, another Group I classic over 1,600 meters, offering a prize fund of €550,000. In 2024, ROUHIYA triumphed under jockey Maxime Guyon and the skilled training of Francis-Henri Graffard. The win was a proud moment for Princess Zahra Aga Khan, both owner and breeder.
At 17:40, the focus shifts to the President of the UAE Cup – European Arabian Horse Cup, a marquee event on the Arabian racing calendar. The race covers 2,000 meters and boasts a prize purse of €350,000, drawing elite Arabian horses from across Europe.
The day continues with the Prix de l’Hôtel de Bruxelles at 18:15, a flat handicap race for horses aged 4 and older, run over 1,400 meters with €19,000 in prize money.
The final race on the card, the Prix du Petit Châtelet, takes place at 18:50. This 2,000-meter flat handicap race for older horses offers a closing prize of €35,000.
As the races conclude, the celebration continues with a DJ party at 19:15, leading into the much-awaited NRJ Music Tour concert at 20:00. The lineup includes stars like Aya Nakamura, Charlotte Cardin, Pierre Garnier, Helena, DJ Bens, Joe Dwet File, and Amir. The musical festivities will wrap up by 21:00, with the racecourse closing at 22:00, giving guests ample time to exit the grounds.
With world-class racing, high-stakes competition, sweet indulgences, and a vibrant concert, May 11 at ParisLongchamp promises an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss this extraordinary fusion of racing and entertainment—see you at the track!
