During certain major race days, France Galop organises a runners’ reception for owners and trainers whose horses are participating in the day’s races.
👥 Who is invited?
The reception is reserved for:
- owners of the runners
- trainers of the runners
Each guest benefits from:
- 1 personal invitation
- +1 accompanying person
⚠️ Invitations are not cumulative:
even if you have several runners on the day, you will only have 1 invitation + 1 accompanying person.
📅 Which races are concerned?
The reception is organised during the main days of the racing calendar, including:
- Prix de Diane Longines
- Qatar Prix du Jockey Club
- Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris
- Closing of the Deauville Barrière Meeting
- Emirates Poules d’Essai
- Qatar Arc Trials
- Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
- 48h de l’Obstacle
Excluding Garden Party.
⏱️ When does the reception take place?
- on the same day as the race
- from the opening of the racecourse until the last race
For two-day events:
- Saturday runners are invited to the Saturday reception
- Sunday runners are invited to the Sunday reception
🍽️ What format?
The reception takes the form of a:
- private cocktail lunch,
generally located in an area with a direct view of the races.
🎫 How to access the reception?
- an invitation is sent in advance
- it is mandatory to confirm your attendance
- without prior confirmation, access will not be possible
As the event is strictly private, access is limited to people registered on the list.
🤝 Our team at your service
During each race day, France Galop teams are present to:
- welcome you
- guide you
- answer your questions
- facilitate your experience
📩 Need help?
📩 relationsmembres@france-galop.com
We are at your disposal to assist you during these events.