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New Paper
07-07-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
Pools' French connection basks in Deauville sunshine
The Group 3 Singapore Pools Prix de Ris-Orangis (1,200m) on July 6 was not just a victory for favourite punters, but, also, as its name may give away, for long-time racing partners France and Singapore. In a thrilling contest up the Deauville straight, the top three elects lived up to experts' opinion to make up the tierce in the €73,200 (S$110,000) contest, with second fancy ($16) Beauvatier (Alexis Pouchin) rolling favourite Tribalist (Mickael Barzalona), who led at a steady clip from the outset. Third choice, and one of two UK raiders in the eight-horse field, Spycatcher (Sam James) stormed home from the rear but had to settle for second, edging a gallant Tribalist by a neck. The other English contender Toyotomi (Maxime Guyon) ran fourth. As the popular result was celebrated with more champagne from the local Normandy terroir, Singapore Pools was also the toast of the Hippodrome de Deauville at the prize presentation area. The Singapore gaming company's French counterpart, Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) and France Galop were hosting a small Pools delegation led by its chairman KaiS.Nargolwala, chief product officer Simon Leong and product planning and development manager Fu Juncong. While Pools has been broadcasting French races since 2008, it is the first time that one was named in its honour, as has been the trend set in places like South Korea, Australia, South Africa, Malaysia and Hong Kong in the last couple of years. "Our horse racing fans were able to enjoy the broadcast of French racing since 2008," said Leong. "The continued partnership with Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) and France Galop marks a meaningful step in deepening international collaboration and enriching the racing experience for our customers. "The inaugural Singapore Pools Trophy at Deauville stands as a testament to the strength of our relationship and our shared ambition to grow the sport globally." PMU international director Aymeric Verlet was equally pleased for the opportunity to expose its Singapore partner to a slice of French racing on their own soil. "We are delighted to see our longstanding partner, having the Prix de Ris-Orangis named under Singapore Pools during this Deauville summer meeting," said Verlet. "This collaboration reflects the strength and longevity of our international relationships, as well as the growing appeal of French racing abroad. It is a great recognition of the quality of our racing offering and an excellent opportunity for racing enthusiasts, both in France and in Singapore." Winning trainer Yann Barberot was pleased with Beauvatier's second Group win since the Group 3 Prix La Rochette (1,400m) in 2023. "Today, he showed his speed, but also a powerful finish. We'll look after him, especially after a tough 3YO campaign," said Barberot. With the Prix de Ris-Orangis slated as Race 2, a greater time was to be had by all later in the hot summer day, more so at the meeting's highlight, the Prix Jean Prat. The Group 1 (1,400m) race saw $70 shot Woodshauna (Christophe Soumillon) salute for in-form trainer Francis-Henri Graffard. manyan@
New Paper
05-07-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
Tribalist can win Pools race
The first major summer racing weekend at Deauville, France will have a hint of Singapore on July 6. While the €400,000 (S$600,000) Group 1 Prix Jean Prat (1,400m) is the 3YO highlight, the €73,200 Group 3 Singapore Pools Prix de Ris-Orangis (at 8.33pm Singapore time), honouring the local gaming company for the first time, is no less competitive. The naming of an overseas race after Pools is now well entrenched with various racing jurisdictions around the world. After South Korea, South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, the latest country to follow suit is France, even though French racing has been broadcast in Singapore since 2008. The annexing of Singapore Pools to the Prix de Ris-Orangis was made possible by Pools' French counterpart Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) and France Galop to cement the longstanding partnership. Aptly, the owner with the most wins in the 1,200m contest, Godolphin, with five, is well placed to extend its tally this year. In a renewal featuring some of the turf's most popular and enduring sprinters, the Blue Army's battle-hardened Tribalist figures among the leading hopes. The three-time Group 2 Prix du Muguet (1,600m) winner and Group 1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (1,600m) hero will, however, meet Group 3 winner Beauvatier, the evergreen Batwan and consistent National Service. The Singapore Pools Prix de Ris-Orangis race analysis by The Hong Kong Jockey Club is as follows: 1 Tribalist More familiar over further but this 10-time winner showed speed in a Group 2 over 1,600m at Saint-Cloud in May. 2 Beauvatier Well below his best on his 2025 return but fourth in an Ascot Group 1 sprint last October was laudable. 3 National Service A veteran who gained his eighth career win in a 1,200m Chantilly handicap in June. Difficult here. 4 Lanzelot Gold Keeps running well but up in grade and down in trip. 5 Ten Horns Has a commendable win and place strike rate but so far has proved vulnerable at Stakes level. 6 Batwan A feature of top French sprint races and not beaten far in fourth in this last year. But a win would shock. 7 Spycatcher Easily won this in 2023 and though few performances since have echoed that terrific display, he does like this course and distance. 8 Toyotomi Rarely far from the money, and only beaten by a subsequent Group 1 winner at Chantilly in May. manyan@
