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Launch of the Crystal Cup
The
Crystal Cup European Cross Country Challenge is a new initiative for
2010 that will bring together the finest international horses and
riders to reward the most successful stable in cross country steeple
chasing.
The 10 race series, with over 700,000 Euros in prize money, will be
hosted by many of Europe’s premier racecourses, over unique
combinations of hedges, banks, ditches and timber. The Challenge begins
in Pau in South West France in February. The final race is at
Cheltenham in December following four further races in France and
visits to Ireland, Belgium, Italy and to the Czech Republic for the
Velka Pardubika.
"France is proud to be announcing this exciting, six-nation initiative,
that brings together Europe's leading Cross Country racecourses to
celebrate the most successful stable in the 10 chosen races in 2010".
Jean d’Indy, Vice Chairman of France Gal
Click on Racecourse name below to visit their website
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| 7 February |
- Pau |
- France |
65,000 Euros |
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27 March
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- Fontainebleau
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- France |
40,000 Euros |
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22 April
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- Punchestown
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- Ireland
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30,000 Euros |
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13 May
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- Lion D'Angers
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- France |
112,000 Euros |
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31 August
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- Waregem
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- Belgium
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100,000 Euros |
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5 September
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- Craon
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- France |
75,000 Euros |
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19 September
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- Merano
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- Italy
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40,000 Euros |
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10 October
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- Pardubice
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- Czech Republic
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178,000 Euros |
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19 November
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- Compiègne
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- France |
40,000 Euros |
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10 December
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- Cheltenham
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- England
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25,000 Euros |
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Points will be awarded to sixth place in each race with bonus points awarded to competitors traveling from abroad.
1st Place - 6 points (+ 3 bonus points for foreign runners)
2nd Place - 5 points (+ 2.5 bonus points for foreign runners)
3rd Place - 4 points (+ 2 bonus points for foreign runners)
4th Place - 3 points (+ 1.5 bonus points for foreign runners)
5th Place - 2 points (+ 1 bonus point for foreign runners)
6th Place - 1 point (+ .5 bonus point for foreign runners)
Runners in the first nine races of the series will receive .5 of a bonus point and all runners in the final race at Cheltenham on December 10th will receive an additional 1 point bonus
The Owner accumulating the most points will win the Crystal
Cup and 25,000 Euros.
The Trainer accumulating the most points will be awarded 10,000 Euros.
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7 Feb
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Pau |
Prix Gaston De Bataille (Listed)
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6200m (3m 7f)
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€65,000 |
27 Mar
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Fontainebleau |
Grand Steeple Chase Cross Country De Fontainebleau
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6000m (3m 6f)
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€40,000 |
22 Apr
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Punchestown |
La Touche Cup
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6800m (4m 2f)
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€30,000 |
13 May
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Lion d'Angers
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Prix Anjou-Loire Challenge
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7300m (4m 4f)
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€112,000 |
31 Aug
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Waregem |
ING Grand Steeple Chase of Flanders |
4600m (2m 7 f)
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€100,000 |
5 Sept
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Craon |
Prix Louis De Guebriant (Listed)
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6000m (3m 6f)
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€75,000 |
| 19 Sept |
Merano |
Crosse delle Nazioni (Grand Cross)
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6000m (3m 6f)
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€40,000 |
| 10 Oct |
Pardubice |
Velka Pardubice
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6900m (4m 2 1/2f)
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€178,000 |
19 Nov
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Compiegne |
Grand Steeple Chase Cross Country De Compiegne
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4700m (3m)
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€40,000 |
10 Dec
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Cheltenham |
Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase
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6200m (3m 7f)
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€25,000
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(Schedule subject to change) |
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