Jockey Club de Paris

French horse racing organization

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The Jockey Club de Paris is a French horse racing organization founded in 1834. It is known as a meeting place for France's cultural elite and hosts the prestigious Prix du Jockey Club, a major race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds often referred to as the French Derby. This race, inaugurated in 1836, is held annually in June at Chantilly. The Jockey Club de Paris is also a member of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, participating in annual conferences in Paris to discuss developments in breeding, racing, and betting.12

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…conference is hosted by the Jockey-Club de Paris. Founded in 1834, the club became famous as the meeting place of France’s cultural elite. It also hosts Europe’s premier race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, the Prix du Jockey Club. Inaugurated in 1836 and held annually in June, the race is often called…
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…conference is hosted by the Jockey-Club de Paris. Founded in 1834, the club became famous as the meeting place of France’s cultural elite. It also hosts Europe’s premier race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, the Prix du Jockey Club. Inaugurated in 1836 and held annually in June, the race is often called…
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