Horse racing in France
In France, several races are organised in different towns. You can attend them in Paris, Chantilly, Longchamp, and elsewhere. The main ones are:
- Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (France): One of the most prestigious races in the world, held at the Hippodrome de Longchamp in Paris.
- Prix du Jockey Club (France): a classic race for 3-year-old thoroughbreds held at Chantilly.
- Prix de Diane (France): A race for three-year-old mares held at Chantilly, near Paris ;
- Prix de l'Opéra (France): A race for mares aged 4 and over held at Longchamp.
Horse racing in the United States
In the United States, various major equestrian competitions are held in different regions. For example, championships are held at Churchill Downs, in New York and in California. These include:
- Kentucky Derby (United States): One of the oldest and most prestigious races held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky ;
- Breeders' Cup (United States) - An event of several group races held each year at various locations in the United States ;
- Belmont Stakes (United States) - The third race in the American Triple Crown, held at Belmont Park, New York ;
- Santa Anita Handicap (United States) - A major handicap race held in Santa Anita Park, California ;
- Travers Stakes (United States) - A race for 3-year-old thoroughbreds held at Saratoga Race Course, New York.
Horse racing in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom, far from being on the sidelines of equestrian events, also hosts a variety of competitions. The most notable of these include:
- Grand National (United Kingdom) - A steeplechase race famous for its challenging course at Aintree, Liverpool ;
- Epsom Derby (United Kingdom) - A classic race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds held at Epsom Downs, Surrey.
Horse racing in Asia
In Asia, various horse racing competitions bring together fanatics across the globe. Notably, there are:
- Japan Cup (Japan) - One of Japan's most prestigious races, held at the Tokyo Hippodrome ;
- Arima Kinen (Japan) - A group handicap race held at Nakayama Racecourse ;
- Hong Kong Cup (Hong Kong) - An international race held at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Other horse races around the world
The world of horse racing is growing. Some countries also host this type of event. Among others, there are:
- Dubai World Cup (United Arab Emirates) - A high-stakes race held at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai;
- Melbourne Cup (Australia) - Australia's most famous and richest race, held at Flemington Racecourse ;
- The Everest (Australia) - An annual sprint race with the biggest prize at Royal Randwick in Sydney;
- Irish Derby (Ireland) - A classic race for 3-year-old thoroughbreds held at Curragh, County Kildare;
- Caulfield Cup (Australia) - A prestigious handicap race for horses aged 3 and over at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne ;
- Royal Ascot (England) - a race that attracts worldwide attention with its prestigious group races and is held in the county of Berkshire.
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