Saturday, February 26 – Closing of the Winter Flat Racing Meeting 2010-2011 and 1st stage of the GALOP CHALLENGE 2011 edition
The Côte d’Azur racecourse is preparing for the GRAND PRIX OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL, which will take place on Saturday, February 26, and will beautifully mark the end of the 2010-2011 Winter Flat Racing Meeting. This will also be the occasion to witness the first stage of the 2011 edition of the GALOP CHALLENGE, a challenge that stands out among the major flat racing circuits, bringing together participation from French and European racecourses.
Exciting activities for the public are planned around the theme of a “Ferrari day”: an exhibition of legendary cars and a parade will delight fans of the prancing horse.
– Doors open at 12 PM
– Operations begin around 12:30 PM
– First race around 1 PM
The highlight of the Flat Racing Meeting, the GRAND PRIX OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE ALPES MARITIMES supports the first stage of the 2011 GALOP CHALLENGE.
As in previous years, the GRAND PRIX OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE ALPES MARITIMES will serve as the prestigious platform for the GALOP CHALLENGE race – representing its first leg and marking the launch of the 2011 season. This event is thus particularly awaited at the closure of the Flat Racing Meeting at Cagnes-sur-Mer.
Established in 2006, the GALOP CHALLENGE is a competition held across 14 major French and international racecourses. By relying on the participation of French and European racecourses, it has gained prestige and is now considered one of the major flat racing circuits. It represents a significant international sporting and equestrian challenge, offering substantial purses and bonuses. Its goal – to improve the rating of its fourteen Listed Races – has been achieved, to the extent that some events have reached the qualification level of a Group III race.
For reference: the final stage of the 2010 edition took place on February 13 at the Côte d’Azur Racecourse.
RACES of Saturday, February 26 at the Côte d’Azur Racecourse
PMU Meeting – Quinté + National Meeting with Event
– Prix JACQUES BOUCHARA (2,150 m)
– Prix POLICEMAN (2,000 m)
– Prix SKY LAWYER (Dubai-Trial) (1,300 m)
– GRAND PRIX OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE ALPES MARITIMES (2,500 m)
1st stage of the GALOP CHALLENGE 2011
– Prix du GALIBIER (2,150 m)
– Prix du LAUTARET (2,150 m)
– Prix des ALPILLES (1,600 m)
– Prix JACQUES GELIOT (2,150 m)
Alongside the races, there will be “FERRARI DAY” and many other activities:
This day of equine speed will also be celebrated with the renowned “prancing horse”. Ferrari 360 Modena, Ferrari Mondial, 348… fourteen vehicles (14 being the same number as the racecourses in the Galop Challenge circuit) will be showcased throughout the racing event. They will also perform a parade in front of the stands, bringing them close to the public.
Thanks to a free game, visitors will have the chance to fulfill a dream… taking a seat in one of these legendary cars for a short tour of the racecourse, which will conclude with the presentation of a souvenir photo offered by the Société des Courses de la Côte d’Azur, materializing the realization of their dream.
