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Gezora Powers to Prix de Diane Victory at Chantilly

Her decisive late surge in a field of 12 over 2100 meters paves the way for an Arc de Triomphe bid in October.

Overview

  • French jockey Christophe Soumillon steered Gezora from the back to the lead in the final 400 meters to secure his third win in the Prix de Diane.
  • Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard celebrated his second triumph in the 176th edition and praised the team’s efforts after the race.
  • Sponsored by Longines, the event awarded €571,400 to Gezora’s connections from a total purse of €1 million.
  • The filly overcame a dozen high-caliber competitors on Chantilly’s demanding uphill finish to clinch the title.
  • The victory cements Gezora’s status as a leading contender for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp this October.