A demanding winter afternoon unfolded at the Hippodrome de Pau on Tuesday, February 3, as the historic French venue staged an eight-race programme that showcased stamina, versatility, and technical excellence across disciplines. Racing ran from 11:51am to 3:57pm, with steeplechases, hurdles, cross-country tests, and flat contests all contributing to a richly varied card. The meeting reached its competitive peak with the featured Race 3 – Prix Roger et Gilles Chaignon, a €48,000 cross-country contest that stood as the day’s most searching examination.
Race 1 – Prix Renaud De Tauzia opened the card with a stern steeplechase challenge, and Milleetunevictoire set the early standard. Ridden with authority by Clément Lefebvre and trained by E. Clayeux, the winner delivered a fluent jumping display to score for owner Olympic Casaque. Bred by J. Brest, J. Leoni, Mme H. Doreau, and R. Poiron, Milleetunevictoire stopped the clock at 5:07.90, finishing ahead of Raffles Flyer and Chez Doucet.
Momentum continued into Race 2 – Prix Rene Sirvain, where Lenza Conti confirmed stable strength with another polished steeplechasing success. Lefebvre again dictated the tempo for trainer E. Clayeux, steering the winner home in 5:21.80 for Ecurie Patrick Joubert. Letsgo D’Alene and Lascaris filled the minor placings after a well-run contest.
The afternoon’s centrepiece arrived with Race 3 – Prix Roger Et Gilles Chaignon, a €48,000 cross-country test that demanded balance and endurance throughout. Kahid De Fregande proved ideally suited to the unique Pau terrain, with Titouan Sporli delivering a composed ride for trainer E. Clayeux. Owned by E. Clayeux and C. Devillard and bred by C. Devillard, the winner recorded a time of 5:26.60, finishing clear of Katell Des Blins and Koudou.
Flat racing briefly took focus in Race 4 – Prix De Lasseube, where My Calyx Cen showed sharp acceleration under Valentin Seguy. Trained by P. Olave Valdivielso, the winner scored in 1:33.70 for Yeguada Centurion SLU, who also bred the horse. Sorbetto and Pas Dansant completed the frame.
Hurdling quality returned in Race 5 – Prix Louis La Caze, as Marinello delivered a controlled and efficient performance. Angelo Zuliani partnered the F. Nicolle-trained runner to victory in 4:39.10 for Ecurie Madame Jacques Cypres, with Angelus De Houelle and Layon chasing home.
Staying power defined Race 6 – Prix Jean-Yves Artu, where Midship handled the longer hurdles test with assurance. Bertrand Lestrade guided the E. D’Andigne-trained winner to success in 4:42.20 for owner Nicolas Landon, finishing ahead of Mustang De Mee and Mustang De Jade.
Flat racing returned in Race 7 – Prix De Montaut, where Markos displayed tactical speed and stamina. Mme Shana Topin delivered a confident ride for trainer P. Sogorb, stopping the clock at 2:04.90 for Guy Pariente Holding. Damabiah Angel and Bedaio followed in behind.
The meeting concluded with Race 8 – Prix De La Societe Des Courses De Mont-De-Marsan, a demanding hurdles contest that saw Bumbasia finish strongly under Thomas Figueira. Trained and owned by Ludovic Cadot, and bred by A. Aupetit, the winner recorded a time of 5:00.60, with Edition Originale and Mrs Robinson completing the placings.
By day’s end, Pau Race Results 3 February delivered a complete portrait of winter racing, blending discipline, endurance, and precision across every division and reaffirming the venue’s reputation as one of France’s most exacting tests.
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