Deauville Gears Up for a Thrilling Day of Racing
Excitement is building at Deauville-La-Touques Racecourse as trainers, jockeys, and racing fans gear up for a thrilling day on the turf. On August 26th, 2025, the French coastline will host eight thrilling races, where strategy, stamina, and sheer equine brilliance will all come to the fore. Every horse and rider will have their moment to capture the crowd’s attention, promising excitement and unpredictability from start to finish.
The Day’s Line-Up
The first race, the Lieutenancy Award, will showcase a sprint over 1,100 metres for three-year-olds. Among the early favorites are Jusearth Fal (J: Guillaume Trolley De Prévaux, T: Tim Donworth), Spirit of Gold (J: Augustin Madamet, T: G. Hernon), and Blazing Star (J: Tony Pic Cone, T: Ha. Pantall), along with Blue Hunt, Tracanfield, and Jazira, all eager to set the pace for the day.
Next, the Fierville Price will feature two-year-old fillies contesting a 1,100-metre maiden sprint. Viziosa (J: Ronan Thomas, T: G. Bietolini), Delirium of Love (J: Mrs. Lorette Gallo, T: Mr. Boutin), and The Good Doctor (J: Mickael Barzalona, T: A. Murphy) will be joined by Celestial Voice and With Love Grace, promising a tight and thrilling competition.
The Saint-Hymer Prize will then bring together two-year-old colts and geldings for another 1,100-metre maiden test. Samangan (J: Mickael Barzalona, T: Fh. Graffard), No Remorse (J: Stephane Pasquier, T: N. Caullery), and Amico Pietro (J: Sebastien Barbier, T: Mr. Boutin) are expected to be the main contenders, with Paranoia and Alhaeba also in the mix.
Mid-afternoon, the Roumare Forest Award will feature four-year-olds and older tackling 1,900 metres. Horses such as Tertuliane Bloom, Ladybug, Zygfryd, Alpengeist, Bech River, and Princess Laura will be aiming for a standout performance that could mark them as early-season stars.
Later, the Patent Award promises a true test of endurance over 3,200 metres for Class 3 runners. Orion Rock, King Kara, Kaleona, Risuena, and Keep Away are expected to battle for supremacy, with timing and stamina likely to be decisive in this long-distance challenge.
The Rouvray Forest Prize will see Class 4 horses competing over 1,900 metres, including A Stolen Kiss (J: Mickael Barzalona, T: Mr. Figge), Twin Dream (J: Christopher Grosbois, T: Ch. Plisson), and Early Light (J: Cristian Demuro, T: V. Devillars), with King Wooty and Maguro rounding out a competitive line-up.
As evening approaches, the Channel Handicap will bring together three-year-olds and older for another 3,200-metre test. Chess, Annabel’s Ghost, Step Morning, Super Alex, Venus Oceane, and Black Saxon are all expected to challenge for victory, with France Galop offering a special souvenir to the winning owner.
The day concludes with the Edge Forest Award over 1,900 metres, featuring Class 4 contenders such as Kievsky (J: Hugo Lebouc, T: Mrs. G. Gadbled), Miradero (J: Marvin Grandin, T: L. Baudron), and Judicious Game (J: Fabrice Veron, T: Gab. Leenders), alongside The Seahorse, Kenny, and Reclaim, offering a fitting finale to a day packed with thrilling racing action.
Deauville-La-Touques Racecourse promises a day where anticipation, skill, and determination will combine to deliver unforgettable moments for both participants and fans alike. Every race is a story in itself, and the August 26th line-up is sure to keep the French turf buzzing from start to finish.
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