Owners' Pool

France Galop has approved changes to the entry process in Group 2, Group 3 and Listed races, following a meeting of its Board on Tuesday, December 17. The new measures will mirror those for Group 1 races which were implemented in 2024 and have guaranteed sustainable funding of the Owners' Pool (Poule Propriétaire). The Owners' Pool contributes to the financing of black-type contests on the Flat, including 32% of the prize-money offered in Group 1 races last year. It stems from the entry and supplementary entry fees paid by owners...