Chantilly Races Set to Thrill Racing Fans on Monday Afternoon
The crisp September air at the Hippodrome de Chantilly was filled with anticipation as trainers made final checks on their horses and jockeys adjusted their silks. Fans leaned over the rails, eager for a day of speed, strategy, and close finishes that only Chantilly can deliver. The historic racecourse, framed by its grand château and sweeping forest, is ready to host nine flat races on Monday, each promising its own share of drama and excitement.
The card will kick off at 1:55 p.m. with the Prix des Terres Noires, a 1600-metre contest for horses aged four and over, featuring runners such as Divine Chrisnat, Everstar, Dapango Ger, Leoparduccio, Rooftop, Souvenir d’Ecajeul, and Memphis Tennessee, where tactical positioning and stamina will be key in what promises to be a lively opener. Following this, the Prix de Montpensier at 2:30 p.m. brings together 2-year-old fillies and foals over 1200 metres, with promising contenders like Drops of God, Possenhofen, Sugar Daddy, Apocolypto, Saif Al Leith, Street Show, and Sbikha, ensuring a fast-paced sprint that could end in a photo finish.
At 3:05 p.m., the Prix du Camp de Cesar sees horses aged four and over compete over 1600 metres, including Blonde Princess (J: Jerome Moutard, T: Mme J. Le Stang), Montgaudry (J: Cristian Demuro, T: D. Smaga), Amouage (J: Kobe Vanderbeke, T: Mme J. Hiergens), Love Maria, Pearl Harbour, and Flame d’Amour, in a race where split-second decisions on the home straight could determine the winner. The afternoon continues with the Prix de l’Eglise Ruinée de Champlieu at 3:40 p.m., an 1100-metre sprint for Class 3 runners such as Glory of Rome, Inviolable Spirit, Haaricia, Kenzydancer, Abrasso, Mia Street, and Sweet Damiana, where early speed and courage will be essential.
The Prix de Raray at 4:15 p.m. brings 3-year-old colts, fillies, and geldings over 1600 metres, featuring Elusive Belardo (J: Jente Marien, T: N. Caullery), Belvedere Palace (J: Mme Mickaelle Michel, T: M. Rulec), Premonition (J: Aurelien Lemaitre, T: F. Chappet), Khyrilovitch, Come Alone, Aleksine, and Raiden, in a mile-long test of speed and stamina. At 4:50 p.m., the Prix de la Cathédrale de Beauvais, an 1100-metre sprint for horses aged three and over, sees Expertise, Claim the Stars, Reminisce, Messina, Yakfeek, Costarmoricain, and Wikenda aiming to make a strong finishing burst in what promises to be a thrilling dash.
The Prix du Marais Dozet at 5:25 p.m. over 1600 metres will feature Class 3 runners including Stellania (J: Clement Lecoeuvre, T: JPH. Dubois), Aversa (J: Eddy Hardouin, T: Jp. Macedo Da Costa Oliveira), Letty’s Marvel (J: Alexis Pouchin, T: S. Jesus), Jiepies Melody, Blue Eyed Kate, and Casares, with timing and tactics likely to decide the outcome. The penultimate race, the Prix de la Ville de Lamorlaye at 6:00 p.m., a 1600-metre contest for 3-year-old colts, fillies, and geldings, sees rising maidens such as Salam Dubawi, Al Max, Out of Limits, Philarmonic, Born to Dare, Kaouasaki, and Alabama Summer ready to challenge each other in a spirited charge down the home straight. Finally, the Prix de l’Etang de Toutevoie at 6:37 p.m., over 1600 metres for horses aged four and over, features Alcotan (J: Malone Favriaux, T: M. Drean), Woff (J: Hugo Boutin, T: M. Boutin), Kinematica (J: Alexis Pouchin, T: I. Endaltsev), Simancas, Apollon, Joyce Galeste, and Tiger King, bringing the card to a fittingly competitive close.
With nine races lined up and every horse carrying its own story, Monday at Chantilly promises an afternoon packed with drama, excitement, and skillful displays of horsemanship. From emerging youngsters to seasoned veterans, the Chantilly races will showcase the very best of French flat racing and give fans plenty of reasons to remember this September day.
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