The Crystal Cup European Cross Country Challenge brings together the finest international horses and riders to reward the most successful stable in cross country steeple chasing.

The 12 race series, with over €850,000 in prize money, is hosted by many of Europe’s premier racecourses, over unique combinations of hedges, banks, ditches and timber. The Challenge began in late August at a packed Waregem Racecourse in Belgium, whilst the final race at Lion d’Angers in late May provides a fittingly thrilling result following races in France and visits to Poland, Italy, Ireland and to Czechia for the Velka Pardubika. Follow the leaderboard for placings up to and including Merano.

 

“France is proud to be involved in this exciting, seven-nation initiative, that brings together Europe’s leading Cross Country racecourses to celebrate the most successful stable in the 12 chosen races”

Jean d’Indy, Vice Chairman of France Galop.

Crystal Cup 2024/2025 Meetings

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Race Date Location Country Prize Fund
1 August 27th 2024 Waregem Belgium €100,000
2 craon September 1st 2024 Craon France €85,000
3 merano September 28th 2024 Merano Italy €40,000
4 Pardubice-logo October 13th 2024 Pardubice Czechia €200,000
5 Wroclaw Racecourse October 20th 2024 Wroclaw Poland €40,000
6 November 11th 2024 Compiegne France €57,000
7 Cheltenham Racecourse Logo December 13th 2024 Cheltenham England £40,000
8 February 9th  2025 Pau France €57,000
9 Cheltenham Racecourse Logo March 12th 2025 Cheltenham England £75,000
10 fontainebleau-logo March 28th 2025 Fontainebleau France €57,000
11 May 1st 2025 Punchestown Ireland €40,000
12 May 29th 2025 Lion d’Angers France €100,000