During the 2011 Lucien Barrière Deauville Meeting, visitors were kept entertained thanks to a comprehensive programme of activities held in and around Deauville-La Touques racecourse. Every race day was different from the last and each guaranteed its own surprises and exciting action.

Jockey autograph signings
The winner of each of the big races was introduced to spectators during an autograph-signing session. A great way to meet the heroes of the racing world!

Up close and personal with racing’s big names
Racegoers were invited to get to know the stars of the racetrack on their stomping ground. Every race day, one of racing’s big names stepped up onto the podium to chat with the public about their shared love of horses!

Legends’ silks
On every Group I race day, one lucky racegoer won a silk belonging to one of the racing world’s most legendary owners!

Legends Area
At the heart of the racecourse, 18 previously-unseen photographs signed by jockeys were on display. Visitors had the chance to win one of these photos and be snapped with the jockey in question thanks to a competition that was run throughout the 2011 Lucien Barrière Deauville Meeting.

Follow the hoof prints of racing’s biggest stars!
Just like Hollywood’s “Walk of Fame”, we created our very own “Avenue des Légendes” that displayed prints made by the 18 winners of the Group races (I, II and III) at the Lucien Barrière Deauville Meeting.

The “Galops d’Or” Festival Closing Night
At the “Galops d’Or Festival” closing night on 26th August, we took a look back at the highlights of this month-long racing event. During this chic gala evening, Galops d’Or trophies were awarded, honouring performances by the best horse, best jockey, best trainer and best breeder, as well as the Jury’s Special Award, which was decided by public vote. In 2011, Goldikova was the runaway winner of this award.

The whole of Deauville was in a party mood as it celebrated all things equestrian!