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Lunch at the Races 2016, Auteuil

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Britain, Ireland, Australia and Canada – four nations famed for their penchant for sport and racing in particular ... so what better way to bring them all together than a day out at France Galop’s flagship racecourse, the Hippodrome d’Auteuil. This is exactly what the Franco-British Chamber, in association with NetworkIrlande, Australian Business in Europe, and the France-Canada Chamber of Commerce did on the 27th of June 2016 and, non-surprisingly, the event was a sell out with over 70 guests having reserved their places for this exclusive 'Luncheon at the Races'.

After a few words of welcome from Olivier Campenon, President of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce, Guy de Fontaines, Head of Owner Development at France Galop, took centre stage.  Mr de Fontaines greeted all those in attendance and gave a brief history of horse racing in France, an exciting pastime synonymous with France Galop.  He then proceeded to introduce his guests of honour; experts on the horse racing field who were sat on every table, allowing guest to learn all about the ins and outs of horse racing.

The races continued throughout the 3 course meal occasionally tearing the otherwise suave sophisticated spectators from their seats to stare at the finish line directly below with an intense look of nervousness paired with unadulterated glee before either slumping back into their seats, or ‘high fiving’ their new found friends with grins on their faces. The racing bug was reaching epidemic proportions.

After smoked salmon, tender chicken thigh with mashed potatoes, and delicious tarte au chocolat, guests were whisked on a “behind the scenes” tour of Auteuil. The visitors were able to visit the different areas of the venue, as well as getting a closer look at the horses and their surroundings. 

The Franco-British Chamber of Commerce would like to thank their co-organizers NetworkIrlande, Australian Business in Europe France and the France-Canada Chamber of Commerce, as well as France Galop for their 1st rate hospitality. It is safe to say that the 5th annual Luncheon at the Races was a resounding success and we look forward to welcoming everyone back along with some new faces next year!

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