𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬-𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐢 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐝

Classic winning trainer of multiple G1 winners including Goliath, Rouhiya, The Revenant, Channel, Wooded, Erupt, etc. Principal trainer to HH The Aga Khan

[francetvsport @francetvsport]

#Stade2 | 🏇Calandagan, la star du galop

✨ Élu meilleur cheval de course au monde en 2025, le pur-sang anglais est choyé pour lui donner toutes les chances de s’imposer. Plongez dans les secrets de sa préparation.

📺 Suivez Stade 2 en direct : https://t.co/VCuUEFabhX

[Simon Rowlands @RowleyfileRRR]

Another finding from sectionals for Prix du Jockey Club is that the race distance is almost certainly shorter than advertised.

An opening 5.56s for 100m is not possible from a standing start. About 30m short of that by my reckoning.

Like Timeform, I made it G/F going also.

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

Another nice type for the @GraffardRacing team! 😮‍💨

The beautifully bred Lord Clover (Siyouni x Lady Frankel) travels with ease before streaking clear to make a winning debut at Chantilly... 🇫🇷

[ARQANA @InfoArqana]

LORD CLOVER wins first time out for @GraffardRacing and owners @BallylinchStud Ecurie Euroling, Le Thenney, @MERIDIAN7 and Haras de la Morsangliere!

He was sold at The August Sale 2024 by Gestüt Ammerland to @MERIDIAN7

Congratulations!

[Resolute Racing @resracingky]

Another fantastic effort we can be proud of from GOLIATH running 2nd in the HH Amir Trophy ☺️

[World Pool @WorldPool]

Cool, calm and collected, GOLIATH!

#WorldPool | @GraffardRacing | #HKIR

[ARQANA @InfoArqana]

€185,000 for MICHONNE, a winning daughter of Cracksman, out of Listed winner and Group-placed BEST REGARDS.

@GraffardRacing @Doyle_Racing

📸@zuzanna_lupa

[Emma Berry @CollingsBerry]

The first day of November: Japan conquers America.
The last day of November: France conquers Japan.
From the Breeders’ Cup to the Japan Cup, it’s been fun tagging along.

[Aga Khan Studs @AgaKhanStuds]

2025 started on an emotional note with the sad loss of H.H. the Aga Khan IV, but has proved a great tribute to him as an owner/breeder with an exceptional year of racing results.

8 Gr.1 victories makes it the most successful season for the Aga Khan family since 2005. 🟢🔴

[JRA公式 @JRA_Special]

世界最強馬 #カランダガン が #ジャパンカップ を制覇🎉
ジャパンカップデーの雰囲気もあわせてどうぞ！

[Aga Khan Studs @AgaKhanStuds]

🌟 Cartier HOTY & @worldsbesthorse #Calandagan has picked up a unique 4-timer of Gr.1 victories this year:

🏆 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud 🇫🇷
🏆 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II Stakes 🇬🇧
🏆 Champion Stakes 🇬🇧
🏆 Japan Cup 🇯🇵

➡️ https://t.co/tNFBkk71Ad 🟢🔴 #Calandafans

[BLACK @BLACK_t027Uma]

衝撃の世界レコード、再び動いた歴史

#カランダガン
#マスカレードボール

[𝐊𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐀｜𝐋𝐕.𝐂✦𝐍🐊 @Kontenasan_bf]

Congratulations, Calandagan 🇫🇷
— this is what a true JRA Horse of the Year looks like!

2400m
2:20.3 !!!

📷kontena

[るべる @ReveReve27]

2.20.3

#ジャパンカップ #カランダガン

[Emma Berry @CollingsBerry]

The best in the world.

[World Horse Racing @WHR]

HISTORY in Tokyo! 😮

CALANDAGAN @GraffardRacing becomes the first international #JapanCup winner for 20 years, in track record time too! ⏱️

#ジャパンカッ | @mickaelbarzalon | @AgaKhanStuds

[Toshi Onikubo 鬼窪峻大 @toshionikubo]

【ジャパンC】世界No.1ホース、カランダガンが参戦！ あだ名は「champion」!? https://t.co/675Zn3w2I9
@AgaKhanStuds @GraffardRacing

[𝐊𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐀｜𝐋𝐕.𝐂✦𝐍🐊 @Kontenasan_bf]

Japan switched its track base to a sand-based foundation in the 1990s.
It drains water well and feels soft underfoot, but there’s a drawback — the turf wears out quickly because the base is too soft. For that reason, I could never confidently say, “Other regions should adopt the same sand-based structure as the JRA.”

The JRA makes it work only through durable noshiba (native Japanese turf) and sheer manpower — on Tokyo Racecourse race days, around 200 people are dedicated to turf maintenance alone.

[𝐊𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐀｜𝐋𝐕.𝐂✦𝐍🐊 @Kontenasan_bf]

Times on the Tokyo turf have gotten faster year by year.
However, one common misconception is that the surface has simply become harder — in reality, the track base has actually become softer, since Japanese courses are built on sand-based foundations.

Factors like stolon density and root spread, surface flatness, elasticity, and even race pace all play a role.
The speed of the turf is far more complex than many people assume.

[French and International Horse Racing @Vincenzo0612]

🟩🟥
🇫🇷 Prix Lyphard - Polytrack Challenge @fgdeauville
Deauville - Listed - 3 ans et plus - 1900m - 7 Pts - 47 600 €

🏆Zaydann (m) (Gb) 🏇Mickael Barzalona @mickaelbarzalon
📖((Dubawi (Ire) @DarleyEurope - Zaykava (Fr) par #Siyouni (Fr))

🕶️Francis-Henri Graffard @GraffardRacing
🎩Aga Khan Studs Sc @AgaKhanStuds
🐎Aga Khan Studs Sc @AgaKhanStuds