Paris-Vincennes Winter Meet starts on Sunday

The French trotting harness racing organization, la Société du Trotteur Français, has unveiled its new programme for the 2023-2024 Winter season.

During the next four months, all eyes will be fixed on Paris-Vincennes, the international epicenter of trotting racing. The Meeting d’Hiver is the highlight in the event calendar and offers an exhilarating showcase to see the world’s most exceptional trotters and thrilling racing action.

Key facts on the Winter Meeting

• An intense programme of race meetings, with 753 races over 91 days, including 73 events
• 273 M€ (+ 3.5%), in prize money distributed making it the most lucrative meeting in the world
• 56,139€, the average prize money per race at the meeting
• 205 European and international races, worth €17.45 million in prize money
• With its 2 flagship competitions, the Cornulier Races (mounted) and the Amérique Races PMU, (harness), the Société du Trotteur Français aims this year to strengthen the reputation of the Meeting d’Hiverthrough an unprecedented sales and marketing strategy.

Launched last year, the Cornulier Races competition represents an essential driving force in the development of the mounted discipline. This premium level competition consists of three qualifying races, a final and a rematch and symbolizes excellence, elegance and French savoir-faire. It serves as an excellent platform in capturing a new audience by attracting the younger generation and female competitors to the discipline.

AMERIQUE RACES PMU, SEASON 4

Now in its 4th year, the Amérique Races series has become a highly anticipated event for both racing enthusiasts and professionals alike.  This year, the stakes are even higher, and the excitement is palpable as the competition joins forces with PMU, the French betting operator.

With a network spanning 13,800 points of sale across France, PMU is set to propel the Amérique Races series into unprecedented limelight. This strategic collaboration aims not only to reintegrate the thrill of racing into the daily lives of the French population but also to accelerate the recruitment of a new wave of punters. The synergy between Amérique Races and PMU creates an unparalleled opportunity for exposure, ensuring that this year’s competition will captivate a wider audience than ever before.

Click here for the official promotional video.

On the weekend of 26-28th January 2024, the world’s most talented trotters will meet and compete at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes. Friday 26th January sees the kickoff with the Arqana Trot Prix d’Amérique Auction.

Over the weekend, three Group 1 races will be on the cards and Saturday sets the stage with the Sulky World Cup 4 and 5-year-olds finals, featuring the prestigious Prix Ourasi and Bold Eagle.  The theme as usual will be entertainment 100% USA style and new for this year  – a live music concert on Saturday evening to finish the day on a festive note.

The excitement continues on Sunday with the pièce de résistance, the Prix d’Amérique Legend Race, where the world’s elite trotters will aim for victory hoping to take home the world cup trophy of harness racing.

To take full advantage of this exceptional weekend, choose from a variety of ticket packages to tailor your experience including access to all public areas and spectacular views of the racecourse. Tickets are available from just €12 offering an affordable entry to an extraordinary weekend of racing and entertainment. Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment!

The French racing channel, Equidia, will be following every race, every move, every step of the 4-month meeting. There will be live coverage of the heats of 16 major meetings, as well as the possibility to stay up to date with all the race news and features using their digital applications, so as not to miss a beat!

From the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes