CHANTILLY (PART 1) THE HORSE-RACING CAPITAL OF FRANCE,

Chantilly is an elegant town and the horse-racing capital of France. Horse-racing was first introduced from England in 1830 and today Chantilly still trains some 3,000 thoroughbreds in the surrounding forests and countryside. June marks the beginning of the flat racing season, attracting society's big wigs for the two historic trophies - the Prix du Jockey-Club and Prix de Diane-Hermes.
However, Chantilly has more to offer than just horse-racing. Its chateaus, parks, forests and lakes should keep you busy. If you do manage to exhaust these options there's always the Parc Asterix to investigate in nearby Plailly
Chantilly racing is Flat racing, contested by the finest thoroughbred horses in the world. The course is right-handed with interlocking tracks, giving three courses in total covering distances from 1400 metres to 2400 metres. The course is home to two of the four French Classics; the Prix du Jockey Club and Prix de Diane.
The Prix du Jockey Club was inspired by the Epsom Derby and is often termed the French Derby in recognition of its origins. The race is run over 2,100 metres, which is around a mile and 2 furlongs and is staged in June each year to great acclaim. Several winners have gone on to win at other notable races such as the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe and the Irish Der

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Pets & Animals

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• HORSE
• CHANTILLY
• FRANCE
• JOCKEY-CLUB
• FLAT RACING

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are there any tracks near the riviera?