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THE 27th JANUARY SHOW A series of spectacular events to slowly raise the adrenalin until emotions reach fever pitch at 3.40 p.m. and the start of the magical race.
More than 150 performers, horseback riders in red and white, prima ballerinas, "Allez les bleus!" dancers, the Bronx Drums, acrobats and stilts walkers all pay tribute to France, America and the competitors.
13H50
OFFICIAL START
the first of 9 races
the finest race meeting of the year.
15H10
CAVALRY FANFARE
of the Garde Républicaine and the Carrousel des Lances.
33 horseman execute some skilful manoeuvres,
brilliantly accompanied by the Cavalry Fanfare,
the only mounted band in France.
15H20 - 15H30
OFFICIAL PROCESSION
of the 18 competitors in the 87th Prix d'Amérique Marionnaud
15H40
OFFICIAL START OF THE MAGICAL RACE
Prix d'Amérique Marionnaud
15H43
LAP OF HONOUR
for the winner and official
Marionnaud Trophy-giving ceremony