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1/ST and France Galop have joined forces with the aim of increasing international participation, the two companies announced on Wednesday.
The new partnership will kick off with the $100,000 GIII Gallorette S. at Pimlico Race Course on May 18, Preakness Day. Any horse that wins Gallorette, will automatically qualify for the €250,000 G1 Sumbe Prix Jean Romanet S. at Deauville on August 18. A travel allowance will also be provided.
1/ST has previously collaborated with Ascot Racecourse on Gulfstream Park's Royal Palm Series aimed at Royal Ascot's juvenile races, as well as with Horse racing club in England around the July Cup G1 and G1 Eclipse S. and California Crown at Santa Anita Park in September.
Aidan Butler, Chairman of 1/ST, said: “1/ST is delighted to create another great global partnership, breaking new ground in France with our friends I'm at France Galop. This Gallorette-Romanet route is an interesting experiment in hopefully more reciprocal racing days in France, considering France Galop's rich legacy of hosting many of the most prestigious turf competitions in Europe at courses such as Deauville, Chantilly and Longchamp.
“We look forward to announcing more global racing partnerships in the coming year. Whether we are strengthening the brand, increasing horse recruitment or driving betting dollars overseas, it is time for more innovative moments on the global racing scene.”
Henri Pouret, managing director of France Galop, added: “We are delighted to partner with 1/ST on this exciting initiative to introduce Preakness 149 to many new French racing fans and adds some welcome transatlantic flavor to the G1. Sumbe Prix Jean Romanet S., now in its 20th year attracting the best middle distance horses in the business.
“The travel grant is a great incentive to facilitate stress-free long-distance travel, helping to ensure an outstanding global field of competitors for the Romanet and demonstrating that racing is Sport's worldwide appeal should not be a barrier to worldwide participation, yet.” in France or in the United States. We look forward to welcoming winner Gallorette to Deauville later this summer and continuing the success of US-trained horses at other elite European events, such as Royal Ascot.”
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