Sunday, June 15th, Chantilly hosts one of the most iconic events in the racing calendar: the Prix de Diane Longines.
While elegance and tradition will be on full display, data and tracking now offer a fresh perspective on the race.
π How much do starting gate positions really matter?
Weβve delved into the stats from recent editions to uncover the true impact of the draw on the fillies’ performances.
π«π· And this year, weβre zooming in on the tracked runners:
Thanks to our tracking system, weβve analyzed their times, speeds, and ability to accelerate at the right moment β insights that might just influence your predictionsβ¦
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π Analysis of Starting Gate Positions Since 2005
(Data based on the Prix de Diane & Prix du Jockey Club since 2005)
π Tracking Analysis of the Runners
(Based on data collected through our system)
πComplete data set available hereβ±οΈ
Shes Perfect
π’ Very well positioned at the start β very good average speed β strong finishing kick β impressive Vmax β highly competitive overall time
Better Together
π Mid-range starting position β very good average speed β excellent finishing kick β impressive Vmax β highly competitive overall time
Mandanaba
π Mid-range starting position β very good average speed β strong finishing kick β solid Vmax β highly competitive overall time
Bedtime Story
π΄ Poorly positioned at the start β very good average speed β excellent finishing kick β solid Vmax β highly competitive overall time
Rosa Salvaje
π‘ Favorable starting position β limited average speed β strong finishing kick β solid Vmax β decent overall time
Cankoura
π΄ Poorly positioned at the start β limited average speed β strong finishing kick β limited Vmax β highly competitive overall time
Gezora
π’ Very well positioned at the start β good average speed β lacked sharpness in the finish β limited Vmax β average overall time
Zia Agnese
π‘ Favorable starting position β good average speed β strong finishing kick β solid Vmax β average overall time
DβOres et DΓ©jΓ
π‘ Favorable starting position β limited average speed β lacked sharpness in the finish β limited Vmax β average overall time