October 2018 newsletter

The heat wave that had begun before the Derby and lasted until after the St Leger finally gave way to mild weather at the beginning of September, and the oppressive heat became just an unpleasant memory. September in Prague is usually a month with pleasant, mild weather and lovely autumn colours, as it was again this year. In the course of the month, the days shorten and the mornings begin to be chilly.

Successful EJC day

All of the efforts that went into European Jockeys’ Cup day at Prague Velká Chuchle racecourse on September 22nd were rewarded by a wonderful afternoon of horseracing, certainly the best raceday in the modern era of flat racing in the Czech Republic. Despite the discouraging weather forecast, it was a pleasantly warm, dry afternoon.

A Greek jockey and a Cypriot jockey ride here on Saturday. What are their chances?

The draw for starting gates and for the allocation of jockeys for European Jockeys’ Cup day (Saturday, September 22) were made today at the Clarion Old Town Hotel in Prague. The list of horses and jockeys, and the starting box numbers, can be found on http://www.dostihyjc.cz/startky.php – click on to 22.9 Praha, on the left.

Top Greek and Cypriot jockeys will ride at Prague Velka Chuchle on Saturday, September 22nd

For the Fourth European Jockeys Cup day at Prague Velka Chuchle racecourse on Saturday, September 22nd, the organizers are expecting top jockeys from Greece - Panagiotis Dimitsanis - and from Cyprus - Konstantinos Kapodistrias - to participate. Panagiotis Dimitsanis took part in the 3rd European Jockeys Cup day, a year ago, winning one race and impressing everyone not only with his riding skills but also with his charm.

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