Horse racing

The 170th edition of the Prix de Diane Longines will be held on Sunday 16 June at the Chantilly racecourse. With just a month to go before this elegant equestrian event is held at the horse capital, Longines and its Partner France Galop have unveiled the highlights of the 2019 edition during a press breakfast at the Cercle d’Aumale in Paris, which pays homage to Henri d’Orléans, Duke of Aumale, to whom we owe the stunning Domain of Chantilly. The prestigious Prix de Diane Longines – a thrilling day of events with no less than eight thoroughbred races – is the world’s most important race for...

This weekend, Louisville (USA) beat to the rhythm of horseracing. On Saturday, the Kentucky Derby, also known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports”, took place at Churchill Down. On that occasion, Country House, ridden by Flavien Prat, was declared the winner after disqualification for interference of Maximum Security. To mark their victory, Longines awarded Country House’s owner, trainer and jockey with Longines timepieces before an engaged crowd of spectators.

The Derby race represented the pinnacle of an exciting weekend of sport and elegance, with many highlights on and o...

On 1 May 2019, Longines was proud to time the victory of Dee Ex Bee and his jockey William Buick in the Longines Sagaro Stakes, feature race of the newly renamed Royal Ascot Trials Day. Dee Ex Bee’s owner, trainer and jockey received an elegant Longines timepiece to celebrate their win.

Longines is the Title Partner of the Longines Sagaro Stakes race, as well as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the Ascot racecourse.

As the Official Partner of the ParisLongchamp Racecourse, Swiss watchmaking brand Longines was proud to time the incredible performance of Waldgeist ridden by Pierre-Charles Boudot in the Prix Ganay. On this occasion, Longines was also delighted to present the Prix Allez France Longines, to which the brand lends its name. The spectators of this race saw Morgan le Faye and Mickaël Barzalona crossing the line first. Tosen Gift and Fabrice Veron took second place followed by Shahnaza and Christophe Soumillon. Morgan le Faye’s owner, trainer and jockey were granted with elegant Longines timepie...

As Official Timekeeper of all events organised by the Meydan Group, Longines was proud to time the nine races of the Dubai World Cup, held on 30 March, at the impressive facilities of the Meydan Racecourse. The Swiss watch brand also lent its name to the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, one of the biggest turf races in the world, claimed by Old Persian led by William Buick. Old Persian’s winning owner, trainer and jockey received elegant timepieces from the hands of Matthieu Baumgartner, Vice President Marketing of Longines and Patrick Aoun, Brand Manager of Longines Middle East.

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On Saturday 23 March, the Swiss watch brand Longines celebrated its fourth year as the Title Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the Longines Golden Slipper, also known as the `Jewel in the Crown´ of the Rosehill Carnival. On this occasion, Longines was proud to have timed the victory of Victorian jockey Damian Lane riding Kiamichi, who took out the coveted title in the richest two-year-old race. In front of an ecstatic crowd at the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, the winning owner, trainer and jockey were presented with elegant Longines timepieces from the hands of Longines rep...

Excitement is building up for the Dubai World Cup, which will take place on March 30, 2019 at the Meydan Racecourse! Longines is delighted to be once again the Official Timekeeper of this exciting horse racing event, which is shaping up to be one for the ages.

The Dubai World Cup: Horse racing at its finest

Now in its 24th edition, the renowned Dubai World Cup is one of the most anticipated events of the horse racing season, combining outstanding sports performances and unique entertainment, with the participation of world renowned artists, such as Gwen Stefani this year. This prestig...