Winter racing at Hippodrome de Pau will step into focus on Wednesday, January 7, as an eight-race programme blends precision on the Flat with demanding tests over hurdles, fences, and cross-country terrain. Scheduled from 1:11 PM to 5:19 PM, the card will reflect Pau’s reputation as a specialist winter venue, where stamina, balance, and discipline will matter more than raw speed.
At the heart of the afternoon will be Race 2, the PRIX TEKIDE (PRIX PIERRE ESTREM REY), the feature contest of the day. This demanding handicap hurdle for horses aged six and above will be run over 3800 metres at 1:55 PM, offering a substantial €83,000 in prize money. With 16 runners expected to line up and a memento awaiting the owner of the winning horse, the race is likely to set the competitive tone early, testing both experience and endurance on Pau’s testing winter surface.
Contenders: Eadream, Joncourt, Le Lascar, Kimfly, Furioso, Kidnappeur, Kop De Boulogne, Antaios, Booper Du Pouey, Desert Storm, Pablo along with a few more.
The meeting will open with Race 1, the PRIX DE BALEIX, a maiden flat race for three-year-old colts, geldings, and fillies. Scheduled for 1:11pm, the 1600-metre contest will feature nine runners competing for €19,200, offering young prospects a valuable opportunity to announce themselves at the start of the afternoon.
Momentum will continue with Race 3, the PRIX DE MORLAAS, a handicap hurdle for four-year-old colts and fillies. Run at 2:29pm over 3300 metres, the race will see eight runners battle for €45,000, serving as a key mid-card contest for developing hurdlers aiming to step up through the ranks.
Steeplechasing will take centre stage in Race 4, the PRIX EL TRIUNFO, a Class 3 event for horses aged six and above. Set for 3:02pm, the 4700-metre test with eight runners will demand stamina and clean jumping, with €34,000 on offer.
That intensity will carry into Race 5, the PRIX JOSEPH BIRABEN, a Class 4 steeplechase for four and five-year-old fillies and mares. Scheduled at 3:35pm, the 3400-metre contest will feature eight runners chasing €32,000, placing emphasis on agility and racecraft.
One of the most distinctive challenges of the day will arrive in Race 6, the PRIX PAUL LARREGAIN, a Class 2 cross-country race for five and six-year-olds. Set for 4:09pm, the 4100-metre contest with 10 runners will reward adaptability and toughness, with €33,000 at stake.
Late-afternoon action will intensify with Race 7, the PRIX JOSEPH BARRON, a handicap hurdle for horses aged six and above. Run at 4:44pm over 3800 metres, the race will attract 11 runners competing for €53,000, shaping up as one of the most competitive contests of the card.
The meeting will conclude with Race 8, the PRIX DE LOUVIE-JUZON, a maiden flat race for entire horses, geldings, and mares aged four and above. Scheduled for 5:19pm, the 2000-metre race will see a large field of 16 runners vie for €11,900, offering a wide-open finish to an absorbing afternoon.
With obstacles dominating the programme and the feature handicap arriving early, PAU Racecards 7 January are set to deliver a true winter racing examination, where experience, stamina, and precision will define the day.
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