Natroun over 2400 metres at Longchamp Racecourse on 7 May. Two weeks later he contested the Prix de l'Avre over the same course and distance and won by five lengths from Bilal. Following the race, the colt's owner paid a supplementary entry fee of approximately £15,200 to enter the horse in the Prix du Jockey-Club, reportedly at the urging of Saint-Martin. On 7 June, Natroun contested the 150th running of the Prix du Jockey-Club over 2400 metres at Chantilly Racecourse. In France, horses in the same ownership or stable are coupled for betting purposes. The Vincent O'Brien pair Ancient Times and
Jockey Club Cup (Hong Kong) Jockey Club Cup (Hong Kong) The Jockey Club Cup (Hong Kong) is a set weights Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race in Hong Kong, run at Sha Tin over a distance of 2000 metres in November. The winner, first runner-up and second runner-up would enjoy the privilege of engaging in Hong Kong Cup, which is a Group one race carried out in early December. This race was established in 2002, while named " International Cup Trial". In the 2003/2004 racing season, this race was upgraded to a domestic Group 2 event. The race was promoted to International Group 2 status in