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TH 169 PRIX DE DIANE LONGINES SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH, 2018 CHANTILLY RACECOURSE #PRIXDEDIANE #LONGINES 169TH PRIX DE DIANE LONGINES A UNIQUE AND UNMISSABLE EVENT MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.PRIX-DE-DIANE.COM A FABULOUS RACE DAY AT CHANTILLY WHERE SPORT AND ELEGANCE TAKE CENTRE STAGE The Prix de Diane Longines, which takes place A great concert by Naive New Beaters on the main lawn on Sunday, June 17th, is the most glamorous and will launch the festivities. During the afternoon, elegant elegant race meeting of the season. Festivities ladies sporting extravagant hats meet with lovers of Flat flourish on the lawns of Chantilly racecourse, racing in the beautiful setting of the Chantilly Château. ensuring that everyone enjoys a day replete with Elegance, femininity and performance are the bywords emotion. Come together with family or friends of this event that attracts more than 40 000 spectators to experience an unforgettable moment. For its every year. They will enjoy a day with 8 Flat races that 169th edition, the Prix de Diane Longines takes take place on the legendary track at Chantilly racecourse. you to a Garden Party where nature runs riot. The Diane village invites you to take a stroll, to The highlight of this important meeting is the Prix de savour, to create, to revel, to listen, to play, to Diane Longines. This race, confined to fillies, anoints the bet, to taste, to share….. best three-year-old filly, which is the most important year in the career of a racehorse. MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.PRIX-DE-DIANE.COM THE MOST IMPORTANT FILLIES’ RACE OPENING CONCERT STYLISH PICNIC IN THE WORLD BY NAIVE NEW BEATERS ON THE DIANE LAWNS AT THE HEART OF THE PRIX DE DIANE LONGINES CONTEST OF ELEGANCE TRENDY AND BUCOLIC PARTY CHANTILLY, A HISTORIC SETTING “MADEMOISELLE DIANE BY LONGINES ” AT THE DIANE VILLAGE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE #PRIXDEDIANE #LONGINES#LONGINES Since 1843, the Prix de Diane has anointed the best filly of the three-year-old generation. This year in the career of an English thoroughbred, the fastest breed of horse in the world, is full of promise. Of the eight races on this great day of sport, the Prix de Diane Longines offers the highest prize-money. It is worth 1 Million Euros, of which the winner, who will cover the 2100 metres at speeds of 8 FLAT RACES up to 60km/h, will receive 571 400 Euros. This race identifies the fastest filly of the moment. INCLUDING The winner of the Prix de Diane Longines has every THE MOST IMPORTANT chance of subsequently lining up for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the greatest race in the FILLIES’ RACE world that takes place at the new ParisLongchamp IN THE WORLD racecourse on 7 October 2018. The Prix de Diane Longines is a Group 1 race, which equates to the highest standard in horse racing. It is a major leg in the Epiq Series. MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.PRIX-DE-DIANE.COM #PRIXDEDIANE #LONGINES MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.PRIX-DE-DIANE.COM The 2018 Epiq Series starts on the Flat. The best jockeys compete in 7 of the most prestigious races and all have the same goal: to win the final leg, the Quatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. In race after race, talent makes all the difference. 4TH LEG OF THE It allows the best jockeys to collect points throughout the Series. Who among the likes of EPIQ SERIES Frankie Dettori, the 2017 champion of the Epiq Series, Stéphane Pasquier, the winner of the 2017 Prix de Diane Longines, Christophe Soumillon, The best jockeys on board the best the European record holder with 305 victories horses compete in 14 of the greatest in one season, Pierre-Charles Boudot, Maxime Flat and Trotting races. Guyon or Cristian Demuro… will be the most epic rider? We will know the answer on 7 October. #PRIXDEDIANE #LONGINES A “MAD” MUSIC PROGRAMME WITH NAIVE NEW BEATERS The opening concert of the Prix de Diane Longines meeting, which starts « À la Folie » reflects the strong musical at 12.30 pm, is inseparably linked with this great day of festivities. This year, personalities of its three multifaceted the three band members of Naive New Beaters have one goal: get the female band members. This album transports crowd going by playing music from their third album “À la folie” – or “madness” you far away. It is so good to lose yourself as it would be known in English. “We wanted more piano than before, vintage in the “madness” of the music! synth and strummed guitars and most of all a real good bass that would get the hips swaying and the girls dancing,” explain David Boring, the Californian singer, Eurobelix, the human machine with a big heart and Martin Luther B.B. PRACTICAL INFORMATION King, the refined guitar player, who make up Naive New Beaters. Free entrance to the concert from 12.30 pm at the Diane Village. All you need to do is book your tickets for the Chantilly racecourse on: www.evenements.france-galop.com/fr/prixdediane MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.PRIX-DE-DIANE.COM This third album by Naive New Beaters is filled with many pop treasures, from liberty, reconciliation, excelling oneself, love and friendship”, the three friends disco to electro sounds to hip-hop and rock. It is a passionate album that was of Naive New Beaters have managed the impossible: still as close as they were born from the simultaneous relationship breakdown all three members of the the first day, they have succeeded in creating an album as flamboyant as a band went through when they came home from their last tour! Determined to phoenix that rises from the ashes. To do it, they have reverted to their first love: meet this new challenge face on, with “more drive than ever to fight the life, music! #PRIXDEDIANE #LONGINES CHIC! THE PICNIC! Along with racing and betting, the Prix de Diane Longines is also known for its stylish picnic in the heart of the Diane village, which is located in the centre of the racecourse. This is without doubt the most stylish of picnics! Bare-footed on the grass, the chequered tablecloth spread over the ground and picnic baskets stocked generously with delicious morsels, spectators enjoy a front-seat view of festivities: the concert by Naive New Beaters, and naturally, every race, of which the Prix de Diane Longines is the undisputed highlight of the day. A MENU CREATED BY FAUCHON For those who have not brought their own picnic hampers, the chefs at Fauchon Caterers have prepared a delicious spring menu especially for this occasion that will delight all food lovers. Don’t forget to pre-order your picnic (35€), which is presented in elegant and colourful hatboxes. A real fashion accessory, they complement the Prix de Diane Longines fashionista look to perfection. Booking mandatory on: www.evenements.france-galop.com/fr MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.PRIX-DE-DIANE.COM #PRIXDEDIANE #LONGINES CONTEST OF ELEGANCE MADEMOISELLE DIANE BY LONGINES On the Prix de Diane Longines day, competition is not restricted to the ÉLODIE FONTAN, racetrack! Elegant fashionistas are invited to take part in the Competition ACTRESS of Elegance, where style, audacity and creativity will determine who is THE MUSE OF THE PRIX DE DIANE LONGINES going to be the next Mademoiselle Diane by Longines 2018 Élodie Fontan will be the muse of the Prix de Diane Longines 2018. Her elegance and passion for horses make her a dream This great competition is open to all the ladies at the ambassador for this year’s edition. racecourse. Each year, more than 400 ladies parade Élodie Fontan made her cinema acting debut down the catwalk in the Diane village. in 1996 in the popular comedy “Le plus beau metier du monde”. In 2009 she was Sophie Thalmann, a former Miss France and Television cast as Alyzée in the series “Clem”. She also presenter, has the difficult task of choosing the lady appeared in the comedy “Qu’est-ce qu’on a who embodies femininity and who will become Miss fait au bon dieu?”, and in “Alibi.com”. Diane by Longines 2018. Hats, dresses, accessories: anything goes to impress the jury and its president! In 2018, Élodie Fontan joined the “Enfoirés”, The winner will receive many prizes, including a she has started filming “Qu’est-ce qu’on a fabulous Longines watch. fait au bon dieu 2” and will then start filming “Nicky Larson”. MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.PRIX-DE-DIANE.COM TWO MUST-SEE PLACES A VERY GREEN GARDEN PARTY IN THE DIANE VILLAGE WE ARE HORSE RACING Here, young spectators can enjoy a trompe l’oeil swimming The main lawn at the heart of the racecourse pool! Deckchairs, umbrellas, some palm trees and a musical atmosphere are certain to bring out that summer is where the Prix de Diane Longines will feeling! bequeath you a unique experience, with an 30€ entrance fee, bookings on: www.evenements.france-galop.com/fr extravagant, bucolic and extremely chic Garden Party. A real oasis, the Diane village embodies nature and features a variety of truly green experiences. It is the ideal place to take a little break and relax in the green spaces that lie in the shadow of giant flower windmills. Also, don’t miss out on enjoying the many different fragrances that scent the air in the Prince’s kitchen garden. THE DIANE TABLE Food lovers will meet at the Diane Table, a long and shaded The Diane village takes on a festive air with a Ferris wheel and table d’hôte that is positioned alongside the track.