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Dettori on First Cornerstone in French Derby

Dettori on First Cornerstone in French Derby

Jockey Frankie Dettori, cleared by France Galop to resume his career, has been named to ride Team Valor International's group II winner First Cornerstone in the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby, Fr-I) at Chantilly June 2.

 Thursday, May 30, 2013

New French Group Looking for Racing Revival

Generation Galop wants to be a catalyst for change in French racing.

 Friday, May 10, 2013
Dettori to Face Inquiry for Drug Positive

Dettori to Face Inquiry for Drug Positive

Frankie Dettori, whose nearly two-decade association with Godolphin Racing recently came to an end, is set to face a France Galop inquiry next week after returning a positive drug test in mid-September at Longchamp.

 Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Sea The Stars, History are Arqana Sale Draws

Sea The Stars, History are Arqana Sale Draws

Arqana's Deauville yearling sale has seven yearlings by champion Sea The Stars. The sale company also hopes to attract U.S. participants with custom tours of the D-Day landing beaches near Normandy.

 Sunday, July 29, 2012
Jockey Fallon Banned 18 Months

Jockey Fallon Banned 18 Months

European rider Kieren Fallon has been handed a worldwide 18-month ban by France Galop after failing a random drug test in that country, according to The Racing Post.

 Friday, January 25, 2008

Rothschild Elected to France Galop

Edouard de Rothschild has been re-elected as president of France Galop for a second term.

 Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Tristram Ricketts Dead

British horseracing is coming to terms with the loss of one its most respected administrators following the death of Tristram Ricketts Nov. 7

 Monday, November 12, 2007

Federation Forming Plan to Combat Unauthorized Wagering

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities has adopted policies that target unauthorized wagering on races.

 Monday, October 04, 2004

French Derby Distance Could Be Shortened

France Galop said Sept. 20 it's considering a proposal from its new president, Baron Edouard de Rothschild, who has suggested shortening the distance of the Prix du Jockey Club (Fr-I), the French Derby, from 2,400 meters (12 furlongs) to 2,100 meters (10.5 furlongs).

 Tuesday, September 21, 2004