The Chantilly Racecourse confirmed a productive afternoon on Wednesday, 21 January as the French track staged a complete nine-race programme, with established connections and emerging names sharing success across the card. Racing ran from late morning through to mid-afternoon, offering a varied schedule of contests that highlighted both experience and promise.
The meeting began at 11:42 with the PRIX DE LA CROIX VAILLANT, where GUSTO set the early benchmark under Cristian Demuro, the P&J Brandt-trained runner striking decisively for owner Mr Finn Blichfeldt. The victory provided a confident opening to the card.
Momentum carried into the 12:17 PRIX DE LA HAUTE POMMERAIE as HATANKA FAL delivered a controlled display, Clement Lecoeuvre partnering the P. Groualle-trained winner for Fal Stud SAS. The performance reflected steady progression from the stable.
At 12:52, the PRIX DU CHEMIN DE CHANTILLY was secured by SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN, with Hugo Besnier guiding the AS&D. Allard-trained runner to success for owners E. Douard, J. Gerard, and JP. Bruneau. The result underlined the runner’s consistency at this level.
The 13:27 PRIX JIM AND TONIC followed a similar pattern, CHAUMIERE DE PRE asserting late under Theo Bachelot for trainer G. Bietolini and owner Mr Kenneth L. Ramsey. The finish confirmed a well-timed ride.
At 14:12, the PRIX SOLOW went the way of SILIUS, who produced a smooth effort with Stephane Pasquier aboard, rewarding the C. Ferland stable and owners Wertheimer & Frère. The win added further strength to the afternoon’s form.
The 14:47 PRIX DU CHEMIN DE COMPOSTELLE saw AMOUAGE prevail, Thomas Trullier delivering a confident ride for trainer Mme J. Hiergens and owner Mme Julie Hiergens. The success was achieved with authority.
Quality was again on show at 15:22 in the PRIX DU CHATEAU DE LA TOUR, where ANASHKAYA scored under Christophe Soumillon, trained by FH. Graffard for Mr Alain Jathiere. The result stood out as one of the day’s stronger performances.
The penultimate contest at 15:57, the PRIX DU CHEMIN DE PARIS, was claimed by HAYEJOHN, guided home by Mme Delphine Santiago for trainer N. Caullery and owner Mr Jean-Pierre Vanden Heede. The outcome rewarded a determined effort.
The afternoon concluded at 16:33 with the PRIX DU CHEMIN ROYAL, as SPRING HEART closed the card on a positive note, Luca Carboni partnering the A. Botti-trained runner to victory for owner Mme Virginie Boutour. It provided a fitting end to the meeting.
Overall, the Chantilly fixture delivered a well-balanced programme, marked by professional rides and dependable performances across all nine races, reinforcing the track’s importance within the winter racing schedule.
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