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Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques Le Marois Opens - Deauville

ASCOLI PICENO of CHRISTOPHE-PATRICE LEMAIRE during the 2025 THE AGA KHAN STUDS PRIX JACQUES LE MAROIS on 17 AUGUST 2025 at hippodrome Deauville Barriere in Deauville, France Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques Le Marois Opens - Deauville

ASCOLI PICENO of CHRISTOPHE-PATRICE LEMAIRE during the 2025 THE AGA KHAN STUDS PRIX JACQUES LE MAROIS on 17 AUGUST 2025 at hippodrome Deauville Barriere in Deauville, France Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques Le Marois Opens - Deauville

ASCOLI PICENO of CHRISTOPHE-PATRICE LEMAIRE during the 2025 THE AGA KHAN STUDS PRIX JACQUES LE MAROIS on 17 AUGUST 2025 at hippodrome Deauville Barriere in Deauville, France Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Horse racing: Kikka-sho

Jockey Christophe Lemaire and Urban Chic are pictured after winning the Kikka-sho Grade 1 horse race at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Oct. 20, 2024.

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Horse racing: Kikka-sho

Jockey Christophe Lemaire and Urban Chic win the Kikka-sho Grade 1 horse race at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Oct. 20, 2024.

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Horse racing: Kikka-sho

Jockey Christophe Lemaire acknowledges the crowd after winning the Kikka-sho Grade 1 horse race aboard Urban Chic at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Oct. 20, 2024.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims Spring Tenno-sho

Second-favorite Justin Palace, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, claims his first Grade 1 victory in the Spring Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims Spring Tenno-sho

Second-favorite Justin Palace (far R), ridden by Christophe Lemaire, races en route to winning the spring Tenno-sho for his first Grade I victory at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims spring Tenno-sho

Jockey Christophe Lemaire celebrates after riding second-favorite Justin Palace to victory in the Spring Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims Spring Tenno-sho

Second-favorite Justin Palace (L), ridden by Christophe Lemaire, races en route to winning the spring Tenno-sho for his first Grade I victory at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims spring Tenno-sho

Jockey Christophe Lemaire celebrates after riding second-favorite Justin Palace to victory in the Spring Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Queen Elizabeth II Cup

Brede Weg (1), with Christophe Lemaire aboard, crosses the finish line to win the 48th running of the Queen Elizabeth II Cup Grade 1 horse race at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Nov. 12, 2023.

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Horse racing: Queen Elizabeth II Cup

Brede Weg (1), with Christophe Lemaire aboard, wins the 48th running of the Queen Elizabeth II Cup Grade 1 horse race by a 3/4-length margin at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Nov. 12, 2023.

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Horse racing: Queen Elizabeth II Cup

Jockey Christophe Lemaire poses for a photo after steering Brede Weg to victory in the 48th running of the Queen Elizabeth II Cup Grade 1 horse race at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Nov. 12, 2023.

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Horse racing: Breeders' Cup series in U.S.

Jockey Christophe Lemaire is pictured aboard Japanese-bred Derma Sotogake after finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Classic Grade 1 horse race at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, on Nov. 4, 2023.

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Horse racing: Breeders' Cup series in U.S.

Japanese-bred Derma Sotogake (5), ridden by Christophe Lemaire, finishes second in the Breeders' Cup Classic Grade 1 horse race at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, on Nov. 4, 2023.

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Japan emperor, empress at horse race

Jockey Christophe Lemaire bows to Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako following his autumn Tenno-sho Grade 1 horse race victory aboard Equinox at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu on Oct. 29, 2023.

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Horse racing: Kikka-sho

Durezza, ridden by jockey Christophe Lemaire, is pictured after winning the Kikka-sho Grade 1 horse race at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2023.

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Horse racing: Kikka-sho

Jockey Christophe Lemaire acknowledges cheers after winning the Kikka-sho Grade 1 horse race aboard Durezza at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2023.

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Horse racing: Takarazuka Kinen

Japanese thoroughbred Equinox (5) with jockey Christophe Lemaire aboard races to victory in the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 25, 2023.

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Horse racing: Takarazuka Kinen

Jockey Christophe Lemaire celebrates after riding Japanese thoroughbred Equinox to victory in the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 25, 2023.

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Horse racing: Takarazuka Kinen

Jockey Christophe Lemaire reacts after riding Japanese thoroughbred Equinox to victory in the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 25, 2023.

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Horse racing: Takarazuka Kinen

Jockey Christophe Lemaire poses after riding Japanese thoroughbred Equinox to victory in the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 25, 2023.

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Horse racing: Takarazuka Kinen

Japanese thoroughbred Equinox (5) ridden by jockey Christophe Lemaire gallops en route to winning the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 25, 2023.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims spring Tenno-sho

Jockey Christophe Lemaire celebrates after riding second-favorite Justin Palace to victory in the Spring Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims spring Tenno-sho

Jockey Christophe Lemaire celebrates after riding second-favorite Justin Palace to victory in the Spring Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims Spring Tenno-sho

Second-favorite Justin Palace (far R), ridden by Christophe Lemaire, races en route to winning the spring Tenno-sho for his first Grade I victory at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims Spring Tenno-sho

Second-favorite Justin Palace (L), ridden by Christophe Lemaire, races en route to winning the spring Tenno-sho for his first Grade I victory at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Justin Palace claims Spring Tenno-sho

Second-favorite Justin Palace, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, claims his first Grade 1 victory in the Spring Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on April 30, 2023.

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Horse racing: Equinox wins Arima Kinen for 2nd G1 title

Jockey Christophe Lemaire steers favorite Equinox to the horse's second Grade 1 title at the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi in Chiba Prefecture on Dec. 25, 2022.

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Horse racing: Equinox wins Arima Kinen for 2nd G1 title

Jockey Christophe Lemaire celebrates after steering favorite Equinox to the horse's second Grade 1 title at the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi in Chiba Prefecture on Dec. 25, 2022.

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Belshazzar wins Japan Cup Dirt

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Belshazzar (C), ridden by Christophe Lemaire, gallops to victory in the Japan Cup Dirt at Hanshin Racecourse in Hyogo Prefecture on Dec. 1, 2013. Former turf runner and third choice Belshazzar won the last running of the Japan Cup Dirt for his first Grade 1 victory. Wonder Acute (R) and Hokko Tarumae (L) finished second and third respectively.

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Belshazzar wins Japan Cup Dirt

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Jockey Christophe Lemaire stands by Belshazzar after winning the Japan Cup Dirt at Hanshin Racecourse in Hyogo Prefecture on Dec. 1, 2013.

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Eishin Flash at Dubai World Cup

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Japan's Eishin Flash, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, returns from the course after finishing in sixth place, which was the best Japan could do, in the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on March 31, 2012.

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Vodka wins Japan Cup by a nose

TOKYO, Japan - Top favorite Vodka with French jockey Christophe Lemaire aboard (2nd from L) crosses the finish line to win the Japan Cup horse race at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov. 29, 2009. Oken Bruce Lee (L) came in second, followed by Red Desire (R). (Pool photo)

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Heart's Cry upsets Deep Impact at Arima Kinen

FUNABASHI, Japan - Heart's Cry (L) stole the show from triple crown winner Deep Impact (R) on Dec. 25 with a superb tactical ride by French jockey Christophe Lemaire, handing the overwhelming favorite his first defeat in eight career starts at the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in Chiba Prefecture.

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Heart's Cry upsets Deep Impact at Arima Kinen

FUNABASHI, Japan - French jockey Christophe Lemaire and the 4-year-old colt pose for photos after winning the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in Chiba Prefecture on Dec. 25 by beating unbeaten triple crown winner Deep Impact.

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Horse racing: Equinox wins autumn Tenno-sho

Equinox jockey Christophe Lemaire reacts following the colt's victory in the autumn Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse in the Japanese capital on Oct. 30, 2022.

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Horse racing: Equinox wins autumn Tenno-sho

Equinox jockey Christophe Lemaire reacts as the colt wins the autumn Tenno-sho at Tokyo Racecourse in the Japanese capital on Oct. 30, 2022.

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Heart's Cry upsets Deep Impact at Arima Kinen

FUNABASHI, Japan - Heart's Cry (L) stole the show from triple crown winner Deep Impact (R) on Dec. 25 with a superb tactical ride by French jockey Christophe Lemaire, handing the overwhelming favorite his first defeat in eight career starts at the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in Chiba Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Heart's Cry upsets Deep Impact at Arima Kinen

FUNABASHI, Japan - French jockey Christophe Lemaire and the 4-year-old colt pose for photos after winning the Arima Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse in Chiba Prefecture on Dec. 25 by beating unbeaten triple crown winner Deep Impact. (Kyodo)

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Foreign jockeys win full-time riding licenses in Japan

French and Italian jockeys Christophe Lemaire (R) and Mirco Demuro show in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2015, their full-time riding licenses issued by the Japan Racing Association. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Demuro, Lemaire 1st foreigners to ride full-time in Japan

File photo taken June 1, 2003, shows Mirco Demuro of Italy becoming the first foreign jockey to win the Japanese Derby. The Japan Racing Association said on Feb. 5, 2015, Demuro and Christophe Lemaire of France have passed its exam to qualify for a full-time riding license. The two jockeys are the first foreigners to qualify for JRA licenses. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Demuro, Lemaire 1st foreigners to ride full-time in Japan

Christophe Lemaire of France speaks at a press conference in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, on Feb. 5, 2015, after a Japan Racing Association announcement that he and Mirco Demuro of Italy have passed its exam to qualify for a full-time riding license. The two jockeys are the first foreigners to qualify for JRA licenses. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Eishin Flash at Dubai World Cup

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Japan's Eishin Flash, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, returns from the course after finishing in sixth place, which was the best Japan could do, in the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on March 31, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Horse racing: Fierement defends spring Tenno-sho crown

Christophe Lemaire celebrates after riding favorite Fierement to victory in the spring Tenno-sho in Kyoto on May 3, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Horse racing: Fierement defends spring Tenno-sho crown

Christophe Lemaire celebrates after riding favorite Fierement to victory in the spring Tenno-sho in Kyoto on May 3, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Horse racing: Fierement defends spring Tenno-sho crown

Christophe Lemaire (14) is pictured after riding favorite Fierement to victory in the spring Tenno-sho horse race in Kyoto on May 3, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Horse racing: Fierement claims spring Tenno-sho

Race-favorite Fierement (10) ridden by jockey Christophe Lemaire races en route to winning the spring Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on April 28, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Horse racing: Fierement claims spring Tenno-sho

Race-favorite Fierement (10) ridden by jockey Christophe Lemaire races en route to winning the spring Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on April 28, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo