The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast for betting nine races from the Prix Jacques le Marois Day meeting at Deauville Racecourse in France on Sunday, 15 August (1st race 7:58pm).
The Prix Jacques le Marois (G1 1600M for 3yo+) is undoubtedly the jewel of Deauville’s summer festival. With a Pattern Race Rating of 123.25, it is the world’s joint-highest rated mile contest last year. 2021 also marks the 100th running of the race.
The day’s other features include the G3 Prix Gontaut-Biron Hong Kong Jockey Club, the annual reciprocal race in recognition of the long-standing relationship between the two racing authorities in France and Hong Kong.
Subject to change, the nine races on the card are as follows:
| HK Time | Race Name | Distance (m) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:58 | Prix Francois Boutin | 1400 | G3 |
| 20:33 | Prix Nureyev | 2000 | L |
| 21:15 | Class 1 Handicap | 1200 | – |
| 21:50 | Prix Jacques le Marois | 1600 | G1 |
| 22:25 | Prix Gontaut-Biron Hong Kong Jockey Club | 2000 | G3 |
| 23:00 | Prix Minerve | 2500 | G3 |
| 23:35 | Class 2 Handicap | 1200 | – |
| 00:10 (16/8) | Class 3 Handicap | 1500 | – |
| 00:40 (16/8) | Class 3 Handicap | 1500 | – |
Final declarations with barrier draws for the Prix Jacques le Marois Day races will be available on the morning of Saturday, 14 August.
