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Date to be announced · late May or early June, two weeks before the Prix de Diane (2026: Sunday 31 May; France Galop: 'See you in 2027')

Qatar Prix du Jockey Club

Hippodrome de Chantilly, Chantilly, France

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The French Derby at Chantilly. A family day with street entertainment in 2026, so dress is smart and summery rather than formal; the big hats are kept for the Diane.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Spring

Women

France Galop's own guide (updated 27 Nov 2025): correct dress ('tenue correcte exigée') is a condition of entry; the ideal is 'casual chic' in classic colours (white, grey, beige, black, blue, or a pastel). Chinos with a blouse, sandals or loafers, or an elegant relaxed dress. The closer you go to the parade ring, the more correct dress is expected.

Required

  • Correct dress (tenue correcte exigée)

Encouraged

  • Elegant dress or chinos and blouse
  • A hat ('osez le chapeau')
  • Small cross-body bag
  • Jacket and closed shoes in cool weather

Leave at home

  • Near the parade ring: jeans
  • Near the parade ring: shorts
  • Near the parade ring: overly sporty clothing

Men

France Galop's guide gives men the same advice as women: casual chic, chinos and a shirt are 'perfect'. Near the parade ring avoid jeans, T-shirts, caps and shorts.

Required

  • Correct dress (tenue correcte exigée)

Encouraged

  • Chinos and shirt
  • Jacket in cool weather
  • A hat

Leave at home

  • Near the parade ring: jeans
  • Near the parade ring: T-shirt
  • Near the parade ring: cap
  • Near the parade ring: shorts

Styling notes

Summer dress, straw hat, wedges or block heels for the lawns. Men: light suit or blazer and chinos.

Weather

About 12–22°C.

History

France Galop lists 2026 as the 186th edition.

Check the official details before you go: billetterie.france-galop.com ↗

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