ENGLISH TEXTS don ’ t set foot on a racetrack . At home , on my couch , I have the necessary perspective .
Galorama : With your podcast , you ’ re changing your approach ...
Sad Hill : I go with the flow . Initially , I posted videos full of references . Now , I create more " TikTok-style " content . People poked fun at my 2h40 podcast with " Soum ’". I reply that it ’ s like a box of chocolates : you don ’ t have to finish it right away . I wanted to bring new content , tell the story of the man . To take everyone by surprise . To take " Soum ’", who I consider a genius , off the beaten path . Today , there are only ten saddles . The top 10 and the others ... It ’ s a tough job .
Galorama : What ’ s next : more podcasts and an animated series ?
Sad Hill : There will be a second podcast soon . A jockey , a trainer , or an owner with a story to tell . And yes , I ’ m making a cartoon in the style of South Park and The Simpsons .
Galorama : Why agree to this interview ?
Sad Hill : It ’ s flattering . I really liked the first two issues . It resonates with me and is exactly what I want to read . But this will be my first and last interview .
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ON THE ROAD TO THE 2025 GRANDES ÉCOLES CHAMPIONSHIP
The Grandes Écoles Championship continues to share its passion by training a new generation of ambassadors for the horse racing industry .
110 Applications for 40 Selected Students
The GRC Club team met with 40 students on Saturday , November 16 at Auteuil who will participate in the 2025 edition of the Grandes Écoles Championship . Organized for over 20 years by the Club of Gentlemen-Riders and Female Riders , this championship ' s mission is to introduce horse racing to newcomers from classic equestrian backgrounds . The 40 lucky candidates come from prestigious schools such as HEC , Sciences Po , ESSCA , and the Military School of Saint-Cyr , and most have never ridden racehorses before .
A Pre-Selection Stage in Chantilly
The first step is an initiation and discovery training session at the AFASEC in Chantilly . For most participants , it will be their first experience on a thoroughbred , with the opportunity to feel the speed through a canter or “ work in company ” on the famous
Piste des Aigles . Additionally , the training offers a unique opportunity to meet professionals and GRC Club members , fostering in-depth discovery and exchange within the industry .
Intense Preparation ahead of races
Students who pass this first stage will be assigned a stable and a trainer . Over 4 to 5 months , they will undergo intensive training to develop the technical and physical skills needed to race . The goal is ambitious : to be ready to compete in a 1,400 meter race at ParisLongchamp ! This year , the Club will also challenge the trainers with the " Trainer ’ s Challenge ," rewarding the winning trainer with a stay at the Hôtel Barrière Le Royal Deauville .
A Legendary Race at ParisLongchamp
For several years , the Club and France Galop have worked together to provide students with an unforgettable on-track experience ( Saint-Cloud , Chantilly …). Since ParisLongchamp ' s renovation and the creation of " Jeuxdi by ParisLongchamp " events , students have had the chance to compete in qualifiers and the final in front of over 10,000 spectators during Thursday evening after-work events .
Legend 1 . Antoine Chauvière , a participant in 2018 , joined the ranks of the Gentlemen in 2020 and is now better known for his role as a partner at the MGS Gestion Sociale firm .
2 . Morgane Molle , a participant in 2019 , became a Data Analyst for Nicolas Clément and achieved victory in the Grand Prix de Vichy , wearing her own racing silks !
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