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A list of notable flat horse races which take place annually in France, under the authority of France Galop, including all conditions races which currently hold Group 1, 2 or 3 status in the European Pattern.
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (French pronunciation: [pʁi də laʁk də tʁijɔ̃f]) is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris , France, over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ miles) and scheduled to take place each year, usually on the first Sunday in ...
The Prix du Jockey Club, sometimes referred to as the French Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 2,100 metres (about 1 mile and 2½ furlongs ) each year in early June.
A Thoroughbred racehorse who has won one or more of the four French Classic Races. Pages in category "French Thoroughbred Classic Race winners" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total.
The lists below show notable Thoroughbred horse races in various countries around the world. In countries with a grading system, the included races are normally Group or Grade 1. However, some restricted races such as the Queen's Plate in Canada are also included, and all races at the Royal Ascot festival are included because of their prestige.
View history; Tools. Tools. ... French Thoroughbred Classic Race winners (31 P) H. Horse farms in France ... Pages in category "Horse racing in France"
The event was created by the Société d'Encouragement, a former governing body of horse racing in France. It originally served as a showpiece for the best home-bred three-year-olds to compete against international opponents over 3,000 metres. It was established in 1863, and the inaugural running was won by a British colt called The Ranger.
Ajax: 18 consecutive race wins, before he was defeated at 1/40; Albatross: harness racer who won 59 of 71 races, and as a sire produced winners of over $130 million, including Niatross; Allez France: French Arc winner and first filly to win a million dollars; Alydar: finished second to Affirmed in all three 1978 Triple Crown races; successful sire