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Fashion First, then Horses at Prix de Diane

The French fillies classic kicks off the country's summer racing season in grand style.

 Thursday, June 14, 2012

Son of Danzig Wins in France

War Zone, a son of Danzig racing for Prince Khalid Abdullah's Juddmonte Farms, outraced five rivals to win Sunday's Prix de la Porte Maillot (Fr-III) at Longchamp.

 Tuesday, June 25, 2002

A. P. Indy Filly Takes Prix Imprudence

Following in the footsteps of her mother, Kentucky-bred Glia posted a neck victory Monday in the Prix Imprudence at Maisons-Laffitte, France.

 Monday, April 08, 2002

Zipping to Group II Win in France

Zipping zipped to a win in Sunday's Prix Robert Papin (Fr-II) at Maisons-Laffitte. Five 2-year-old colts and fillies contested the $82,930 race (FF620,000) after good to soft going prompted two entrants to scratch.

 Sunday, July 29, 2001

Top European Rider Asmussen to Assist on Family Ranch

Cash Asmussen is stepping back from race riding, and for the first time in many years will not be based in France. The jockey will instead assist with his family's Texas-based racing and breeding operation. A long-standing relationship with the Niarchos family has come to an end, which is the main reason for Asmussen's decision to end his European involvement.

 Monday, February 12, 2001