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Prix Jacques le Marois Day to be beamed live for betting
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.
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07/08/2021
