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PMU French Racing Headlines.
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Perdika boosts Boughey's big-race hopes for the weekend
George Boughey warmed up nicely for a huge weekend by saddling Perdika to win the Prix Ronde de Nuit at Chantilly on Tuesday.
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Noel George doing father Tom proud, as Il Est Francais flies the flag in France
French Champion Hurdle the big target after latest Auteuil triumph.
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Gold Tweet leading two-pronged French raid on Stayers’ Hurdle
Cleeve Hurdle winner to be joined by Auteuil victor Henri Le Farceur.
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Bradley outlines sprint aspirations for Marshman
French starting point for Middle Park fifth.
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Cheltenham ruled out for leading French juvenile St Donats
James Reveley’s mount will stay closer to home ahead of spring aims.
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Niarchos family put renowned stud on the market
Leading owners remain committed to racing and breeding operation.
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Leading contender Hip Hop Conti will swerve cross-country challenge
French ace advertised his emerging star status at the weekend.
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Louisa Carberry planning dual assault on Auteuil showpiece
Docteur De Ballon and Gran Diose have Grand Steep in their sights.
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‘Superstar’ hurdler Baracouda has died at the age of 28
French ace credited with putting the staying division on the map.
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Cleeve hero Gold Tweet to be supplemented for Stayers’ Hurdle
French team eager for Cheltenham return in March.
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France Galop announces use of whip to be reduced from May 1
Permitted strikes will be cut from five to four, on the Flat and over jumps.
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Il Est Francais to make official move to Noel George
French Champion Hurdle aim for unbeaten runner.