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11.00 a.m.
GATES OPEN
12.45 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
GRAND OPENING PARADE

More than 150 performers out on the tracks, including dancers, acrobats and drivers taking part in the Prix d'Amerique Marionnaud 2012, pay tribute to France, America and the competitors..

1.20 p.m.
START

of the first of the 9 races in what is the finest meeting of the year.



Programme subject to alteration
2.40 p.m.
CAVALRY FANFARE

of the Garde Républicaine and the Carrousel des Lances.
33 horsemen execute some skilful manoeuvres, brilliantly accompanied by the Cavalry Fanfare, the only mounted band in France.

2.55 p.m. - 3.05 p.m.
OFFICIAL PROCESSION

of the 18 competitors
in the 91st Prix d'Amérique Marionnaud

3.30 pm : Official start of world harness racing championship
3.40 p.m.
LAP OF HONOUR for the winner
and official Trophée Marionnaud award ceremony
6.45 p.m.
CLOSE OF EVENT