Dieppe Racecourse will stage an exciting afternoon of Flat racing on Monday, July 13, with an eight-race programme that brings together promising three-year-olds and experienced older campaigners. The card features maiden contests, competitive handicaps and high-quality sprint races, with total prize money culminating in the €50,900 Prix Région Normandie (Prix Dieppe Maritime), the richest race of the meeting.
The action begins at 2:18 PM and concludes at 6:30 PM, with race distances ranging from 1,100 metres to 3,000 metres, offering opportunities for both speed specialists and staying performers.
The opening contest, the Prix de la Valette at 2:18 PM, is a maiden for three-year-olds over 1,400 metres with a prize fund of €20,100. Nine runners are set to contest the race, giving several lightly raced horses the chance to record their maiden success and continue their development during the summer campaign.
At 2:53 PM, the Prix Formentera provides another opportunity for three-year-old maidens over 1,400 metres. Fourteen runners have been declared for the €20,100 contest, creating one of the most competitive fields of the afternoon. The race is expected to showcase several improving youngsters looking to make their mark.
The third race, the Prix de la Tour aux Crabes, is scheduled for 3:28 PM and is run over 3,000 metres. Six runners will compete in the €20,100 maiden, where stamina will be the key factor. The extended distance offers horses with staying potential an excellent opportunity to secure a breakthrough victory.
Handicap action begins at 4:03 PM with the Prix Freedonia, a 1,800-metre contest for three-year-olds carrying prize money of €20,200. Ten runners are entered, and the balanced handicap conditions are expected to produce a closely fought finish between evenly matched competitors.
The Prix de la Forêt d’Arques follows at 4:38 PM over 2,400 metres. This three-year-old handicap has attracted a maximum field of 16 runners competing for €20,200. The middle-distance event is likely to reward horses capable of maintaining a strong finish over the testing trip.
Sprint racing takes centre stage from the sixth race onwards. The Prix de l’Hippodrome du Champ de Mars at 5:13 PM is a Classe 3 handicap over 1,100 metres for horses aged four years and older. Fifteen runners will compete for €21,100, with experienced sprinters aiming to produce their best over the sharp distance.
The penultimate contest, the Prix The Governor’s House Mauritius, begins at 5:48 PM. Another Classe 3 handicap over 1,100 metres, it offers €25,900 in prize money and has attracted 15 runners. The race provides another opportunity for established sprinters to compete in a competitive field before the feature event.
The highlight of the afternoon is the Prix Région Normandie (Prix Dieppe Maritime) at 6:30 PM, a Classe 2 handicap over 1,100 metres carrying the highest prize fund of the meeting at €50,900. Sixteen runners have been declared, ensuring a competitive finale to the day’s racing.
Among the leading contenders is Lesslepasser, a seven-year-old carrying the top weight of 63kg under Pierre-Charles Boudot for trainer Mme S. Lanslots from draw 10. Profumo Di Iena, a four-year-old partnered by Cristian Demuro from stall 16, carries 60.5kg for trainer M. Guarnieri, while Royalwood lines up with 60kg under Frida Valle Skar for Mme C. Barande Barbe.
Other experienced runners include Schuman, Ozan, Shearkan, Glanworth, Grand Scoop, National Service, Bid For Chester, Sadalbari, Mellow Yellow, Pacharan, Gallius, Bonjour Ca Va, and Wild West. The field features accomplished jockeys including Aurélien Lemaitre, Tony Piccone, Alexis Pouchin, Théo Bachelot, Eddy Hardouin, and Jérôme Claudic, making the feature sprint one of the strongest contests on the card.
The combination of well-filled maiden races, competitive handicaps and quality sprint events ensures a varied programme throughout the afternoon. Young horses will have opportunities to establish themselves, while experienced campaigners compete in closely matched handicap contests across a range of distances.
With eight races covering everything from endurance tests over 3,000 metres to fast-paced 1,100-metre sprints, Monday’s meeting reflects the diversity of French Flat racing. The feature Prix Région Normandie (Prix Dieppe Maritime) promises an exciting conclusion as a talented field of seasoned sprinters competes for the day’s richest prize at one of Normandy’s most established racecourses.
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