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win with Honey Cake at Fontainebleau in 2020 is also a cherished memory.” Ambitious and talented, the current 5 th in the Cravache d’ Or standings has already racked up 65 wins this year. Although beating his record of 92 wins in 2024 is not a goal in itself, Augustin Madamet“ dreams of winning major races and being paired with top-class horses to get there.” Given his talent and ambition, there’ s little doubt that his dreams will soon come true.
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By Mégane Martins
CHAMPIONNAT DES GRANDES ÉCOLES
Flying the flag of their school high on a legendary Parisian racecourse, that was the challenge taken up by twenty-nine students eager to experience an intense adventure where adrenaline meets passion. After undergoing training and preparation with selected trainers, the participants competed in three qualifying races. The grand final of 2025, held in partnership with STH-Hipavia, took place on July 13
at the prestigious Cygames Grand Prix de Paris( Gr. 1) day at ParisLongchamp. GALO- RAMA was proud to sponsor the qualifying races, as part of a three-year partnership that reflects its commitment to playing an active role in the industry and promoting major sporting occasions. This first edition will hold a special place in the hearts of the entire team, filled with an explosion of emotions: the joy of meeting students as passionate as they were enthusiastic, witnessing the excitement of those first races, feeling the kindness and support from the Club des Gentlemen Riders et Cavalières and the dedication of racing professionals, and sharing these moments with the many friends and families who came along. We can’ t wait for next year!
DAPHNÉ TRUELLE
Winning the grand finale of the 2025 Championnat des Grandes Écoles was the culmination of eight months of intense and exciting work alongside Mr. Mickaël Seror. This unique experience allowed me to discover the world of horse racing, from training to the racetrack. Transitioning from show jumping to racing was a true challenge, but above all, an incredibly enriching experience. It gave me insight into another facet of the equine industry— both demanding and thrilling. This year of training, marked by this victory, represents the beginning of a great adventure for me in the world of horseracing. I would like to thank the Championnat des Grandes Écoles, the GRC club, and all those who made this adventure possible.
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By Bruno Barbereau
TURF POWER: HONG KONG BLOWS UP THE CODES OF GLOBAL HORSE RACING
The 2024 – 2025 season concluded on July 16 to the applause of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the global racing community. It was a thrilling season, featuring 847 races across 88 meetings, held at the two local temples of galloping: Happy Valley( HV), the urban coliseum under lights, and Sha Tin, stage of the major classic battles. Over 1.7 million spectators attended these events.
Jaw-dropping numbers With € 15.5 billion wagered( HKD 138.85 billion), including 393 foreign races broad-
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