The Prix Maurice Gillois is a Group 1
steeplechase
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* Steeplechase (athletics), an event in athletics that derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing ...
in
France
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which is open to four-year-old
horses
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. It is run at
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Places
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over a distance of 4,400 metres (about 2 miles and 6 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in November. It is the championship race for four-year-old steeplechasers in France, and is also known as the ''Grand Steeple-Chase des Quatre Ans''.
Winners
See also
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List of French jump horse races
A list of notable jump horse races which take place annually in France, under the authority of France Galop, including all events which presently hold Group 1, 2 or 3 status.
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Selected other races
References
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References
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France Galop
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Steeplechase (horse racing)
Horse races in France