France’s premium system makes sense...

France has a lot to offer to horse racing investors and professionals. The French healthy pari-mutuel betting system enables a return to the industry, which, for the thirteenth year in a row, experienced a prize money rise. As a matter of fact, a 3% increase has been applied to the global prize-money in 2011 and will benefit international races as well as provinces races. Around 250 m€ constitute the global budget dedicated to the 6 500 races that will be run in France.

Aiming at encouraging and sustaining the French racing industry, France Galop is in charge of the redistribution of 8.5% of the betting turnover in the industry. These premiums benefit owners, breeders as well as investors.

Investing in the French industry means that you may benefit from this generous & fruitful system. Indeed, French-bred (or assimilated) horses competing in France, can reap serious benefits for both their breeders and owners.

Taking into account that the French racing system provides an average 56% return on investment, being an owner in France makes sense, more than ever. Training fees are competitive, especially in the provinces and they also benefit from a dense and varied racing program. Looking for reasons for becoming an owner in France? (owners’ premiums)

Considering the know-how and the value of the French breeders, but also the fact that as an average, the average stallions nomination fee was 2 000 € in 2010. French stallions represent excellent value and their quality has been consistently rising over the past years, under the impulse of an active French Breeders’ Association and renewed investments. Still need other reasons to becoming a breeder in France?

Reasons are aplenty for both owners and breeders to choose France.

... and it’s up to you to take advantage of it!