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Guides and data analysis to better read French races — no unnecessary jargon.

Data
2026-07-265 min read

Deauville's August Sale: 240 million euros and one buyer who dominates

Five editions of Arqana's flagship yearling sale examined in detail: median price, budget concentration, and the ranking of the ten biggest buyers.

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Guides
2026-07-265 min read

Non-runners: what happens to your stake and the final payout

You confirmed your ticket the night before, everything was in order. The next day, one of the horses you picked is declared a non-runner. What happens…

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Data
2026-07-265 min read

Deauville's Summer Sale: who really buys, with the numbers to prove it

54 million euros, 594 buyers, a median price of 17,000 euros. What five editions of Arqana's Summer Sale reveal about this market.

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Guides
2026-07-255 min read

Claiming races: understanding this particular format

On a race card, some races carry the label "à réclamer" (claiming). Behind this name hides a distinct format, where every horse in the field is…

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Guides
2026-07-224 min read

The length in horse racing: how to read it without getting it wrong

When the announcer calls a horse the winner "by three lengths" or "by a short head," he's giving far more than a detail: he's summing up the whole…

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Odds & Markets
2026-07-204 min read

The French horse-racing betting market in 2024: the official figures

Most bettors know their own betting history, but rarely the real size of the market they're playing in. The IFCE (Institut Français du Cheval et de…

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Guides
2026-07-196 min read

PMU tipping software and apps: how to choose well

PMU tipping software and apps are multiplying. Here are the concrete criteria for choosing a useful tool and avoiding the ones that aren't worth their price.

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Guides
2026-07-195 min read

A horse's career earnings -- a reliable indicator or a misleading one?

On a runner's form sheet, one line almost always catches the eye: the amount of earnings a horse has accumulated over its career. Several hundred…

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Guides
2026-07-195 min read

Simple gagnant or simple placé: which one to choose?

Simple gagnant and simple placé are the simplest PMU bets. Differences, chances of winning, and which one to choose based on your goal.

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HIPIKA
2026-07-196 min read

AI-powered PMU predictions: what really changes

Artificial intelligence applied to PMU races — what does it really add compared to a human tipster? What actually changes in practice, and how to tell a genuine AI from a simple marketing pitch.

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Guides
2026-07-195 min read

Couplé gagnant or placé: how it works and which strategy to use

Couplé gagnant, couplé placé: rules, differences, and strategy for making good use of this two-horse bet, more accessible than the tiercé.

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Odds & Markets
2026-07-196 min read

Best horse-racing prediction site: free or paid?

Should you pay for a horse-racing prediction site, or are the free ones enough? An honest comparison of both worlds and the real criteria for choosing.

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Guides
2026-07-196 min read

How to stop losing at the PMU: method and discipline

Why most bettors lose at the PMU, and the concrete rules for limiting losses -- budget, selectivity, managing odds, and responsible gambling.

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Guides
2026-07-195 min read

Tiercé, quarté, quinté: differences and which to play

Tiercé, quarté, quinté — what are the differences, what are your chances, and which one should you choose based on your budget and your goal? A clear guide for beginners.

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Guides
2026-07-195 min read

Reduced combination bets and reduced field at the PMU: how it works

Jeu réduit, champ réduit, base, and champ total: how to play several combinations on the quinté without blowing your budget. Simple explanations.

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