Today’s Haydock fancies:
1.38 Hay- Dubai First (e/w).
2.10 Hay- Cold Stare (e/w).
2.45 Hay- Zip (e/w).
3.20 Hay- Shelbourne (win).
3.53 Hay- Shemozzle (win).
4.28 Hay- Nellie Leylax (win).
5.00 Hay- Minstrel Knight (win).
On Sunday, 16 June, the 175th renewal of the Prix de Diane Longines, the most elegant race meeting of the season, takes place at Chantilly racecourse. Spectators come to have fun, wear their most beautiful hats, enjoy a picnic, dance and watch great racing. The unique setting of Chantilly racecourse that overlooks the Château and its Great Stables ensures an unforgettable day. Here are 5 very good reasons why you should come and enjoy an amazing and out-of-time day at the Prix de Diane Longines.
1 – Watch the world’s greatest fillies’ race in the most amazing setting
For more than a century the best 3-year-old fillies in Europe have made their way to the start of the Prix de Diane Longines, which is run at Chantilly racecourse against the backdrop of the Great Stables and the Chantilly Château. In this unique setting, the best and most gifted fillies will run over 2 100 metres with one aim only: To win the race and to be crowned champion of this most sought-after event in Europe! It is a day where everyone is captivated by the intensity of these top-level sporting highlights while admiring the elegance and beauty of the horses on the track.
2 – To admire or be admired, on your own or as a couple!
Elegance is in the DNA of a day at the Prix de Diane Longines. On this occasion, to stand out, you can be as extravagant as you wish. The most elegant outfits are embellished with a matching hat, the accessory that will attract all the attention!
3 – Enjoy the many attractions in the Diane Village
There are several free attractions on site: A huge tower toboggan, merry-go-round, pony rides, face painting, flower crown-making and equestrian shows.
From the village situated on the infield of the racecourse, spectators can follow the races throughout the day. This leisure area is designed to provide stunning views of the Chantilly Château.
Spectators are invited to stroll between the two different areas, known as the « garden » lawn and the « festive » lawn, where they will find ephemeral village squares and their fountains! These delightful areas celebrate the pleasure of getting together with your friends or with your family.
4 – Enjoy a Ladurée picnic with your friends or family
The Prix de Diane Longines goes hand in hand with a very chicpicnic ! The main lawn area at Chantilly racecourse is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxed picnic in a friendly atmosphere with your friends or family. There are many different options,among them the Diane table, for a gourmet break or a Ladurée picnic.
For this event, the teams of this famous caterer have created an exquisite lunch , presented in a fabulous collectable hatbox decorated with colourful horses.
This elegant picnic on the lawn will also be the perfect opportunity to indulge in the specially created passion fruit raspberry macaron ! Don’t forget to book your seat at the Diane table or your picnic hatbox before the event.
5 – Enjoy the after party to dance the night a way at the Folies de Diane
Music will take centre stage at the « Folies de Diane », the festive area at the heart of the Diane
Village. Throughout the entire day, between races, the DJs create the atmosphere and surprise entertainment.
After the final race it’s time for the after party at the Prix de Diane Longines , to which everyone
is welcome. In the open air, under a ceiling of disco balls, dance the night away until 21H30.
Today’s Sandown fancies:
1.15 Sand- Dark Vintage & Sports Coach (e/w).
1.50 Sand- Royal Supremacy (e/w).
2.25 Sand- Desert Hero (e/w).
3.00 Sand- Poker Face (e/w).
3.35 Sand- War Rooms (e/w).
4.10 Sand- Secret Satire (e/w).
4.45 Sand- Offer And Receive & Across Earth (e/w).
Today’s Beverley fancies:
2.10 Bev- Larchhill Lass (e/w).
2.45 Bev- Miss Brazen & Mattice (e/w).
3.20 Bev- Spirit Of Acklam (e/w).
3.55 Bev- Catton Lady (e/w).
4.30 Bev- Westernesse (e/w).
5.05 Bev- Where’s Jeff (e/w).
5.40 Bev- Flowering (e/w).
Today’s Catterick fancies:
2.12 Catt- Lancashire Life & John Kirkup (e/w).
2.47 Catt- Obligatory (e/w).
3.17 Catt- Moyola (e/w).
3.47 Catt- Corsican Caper & Hiccups (e/w).
4.17 Catt- Little Muddy (e/w).
4.50 Catt- Beauty Choice & Obee Jo (e/w).
5.25 Catt- Fly Pass (e/w).
Today’s Pontefract fancies:
1.52 Pont- Theatrically (e/w).
2.22 Pont- Coin Power (e/w).
2.52 Pont- Thundering (e/w).
3.22 Pont- Dogged (e/w).
3.55 Pont- Highfield Viking (e/w).
4.25 Pont- Brickadank (e/w).
5.00 Pont- Dee’s Girl (e/w).
5.30 Pont- Showalong (e/w).
Today’s Musselburgh fancies:
3.45 Muss- Westmorian & Paddy’s Day (e/w).
4.15 Muss- Barrak (e/w).
4.45 Muss- Young Fire (e/w).
5.15 Muss- My Little Queens & Furzig (e/w).
5.45 Muss- Ice Max (win).
6.15 Muss- Lion Tower (e/w).
6.45 Muss- Jm Jungle & Blond Beggar (e/w).
Today’s Ayr fancies:
1.15 Ayr- Sans Bruit (win).
1.50 Ayr- Deeper Blue & Donny Boy (e/w).
2.25 Ayr- Salsada & Afadil (e/w).
3.00 Ayr- Phillapa Sue (e/w).
3.35 Ayr- Inis Oirr & Beauport (e/w).
4.10 Ayr- Milcree (e/w).
4,45 Ayr- Quai De Bourbon (win).
5.20 Ayr- Califet En Vol (e/w).
Today’s Ayr fancies:
1.20 Ayr- Primoz (e/w).
1.50 Ayr- Lily Du Berlais (win).
2.20 Ayr- Hashtag Boum & Phil De Pail (e/w).
2.50 Ayr- Prairie Wolf (e/w).
3.20 Ayr- Foster’sisland & Jagwar (e/w).
3.55 Ayr- Dr T J Eckleburg (e/w).
4.30 Ayr- Follow Charlie (e/w).
5.00 Ayr- Seasett (e/w).
Today’s Newmarket fancies:
1.50 Newm- Chief Mankato & City House (e/w).
2.25 Newm- Sanat (e/w).
3.00 Newm- Commanche Falls & Popmaster (e/w).
3.35 Newm- Cambridge (e/w).
4.10 Newm- Rolica (e/w).
4.45 Newm- Kalidasa (e/w).
5.20 Newm- Misty Grey & Catch The Paddy (e/w).
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