The Deauville Racecourse will host a busy eight-race card on Friday, 23 January, featuring a mix of middle-distance contests and staying events. Racing is scheduled to start at 16:05 and continue through the evening, with prize money ranging from €14,600 to €50,900. The meeting is expected to attract both local runners and international contenders preparing for the winter season.
The card will begin at 16:05 with the PRIX DE SUBLES, a 2,500-metre contest offering €18,200 in prize money. Expected runners include Hollywood Africans, Samwest, World Vision, Nepalais, and Sea The Wood. This long-distance event should favour stayers with proven stamina and consistency over extended trips.
The second race, the PRIX DU SARCOPHAGE MEROVINGIEN, will run at 16:40 over 1,500 metres with €22,100 in prize money. Horses set to line up include Le Landin, Aksakova, Fanatical, Une Aventure, and AshipcalledDignity. The race may offer opportunities for horses with sharp acceleration over shorter distances to make a strong impact.
The programme continues at 17:15 with the PRIX DE LA GARE TRANSATLANTIQUE, a 1,900-metre with €25,900 contest featuring Tamyz, Prince Of Clouds, Gaillard, Timea, and Escape Game. With a middle-distance test, this contest could highlight horses capable of maintaining a strong rhythm over varied pace scenarios.
At 18:00, the PRIX DU TRIDENT will run over 1,900 metres with a €19,200 purse. Entrants include Kim Karala, Double Effect, L’Hippocampe, Carlston, and Tender Thoughts. Observers may watch for runners showing adaptability to track conditions, as Deauville’s surface can influence performance over this distance.
The fifth race, the PRIX DE L’HOTEL ATLANTIQUE, is scheduled for 18:36 and covers 1,900 metres with €21,100 in prize money. Expected participants are Seigneur, Effira, Famoso, Harry Bassett, and Love The Stars. Horses with previous course experience may hold an advantage in navigating Deauville’s layout efficiently.
The PRIX DU SAP-ANDRE, a 3,400-metre contest with €22,100, will follow at 19:12. Horses confirmed include Got Man, Ferdinand Premier, Libyan Knight, Favolo, and Freeness. This staying race could provide a platform for stamina-oriented horses to demonstrate endurance and tactical positioning.
The penultimate race, the PRIX DU VAUDREUIL, will run at 19:45 over 1,500 metres with €14,600 in prize money. Runners include Just In Time Game, Itaewon, Noce D’Or, Lattaash, and Master Pat. A compact field over a shorter trip could make early positioning critical in determining the finishing order.
The meeting concludes at 20:15 with the PRIX DE CHERBOURG, a 1,900-metre feature carrying €50,900. Entries include Celestial, Love Is Gold, Dari River, Ciccio Boy, and Divide And Rule. As the most valuable race on the card, it is likely to attract close attention from trainers seeking a strong seasonal performance.
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