Auteuil

(ōtö`yə), old town between the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne, absorbed (1860) into Paris, France. A favorite resort for writers (Molière, La Fontaine, Boileau) in the 17th cent., it is now the site of a popular steeplechase track.

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On his most recent start he was runner-up in a Listed hurdle at Auteuil last month - and although he is 66-1 with the sponsors, Ladbrokes and Betfred, connections are hopeful ahead of his British debut.

Haydock bid for French raiders; CLAYEUX TO SEND DUO FOR BETFAIR CHASE WEEKEND ON MERSEYSIDE

Nick Scholfield made the frame in a Auteuil Grade 1 for the third time in the space of eight days and said of Adrien Du Pont: "I know he's won a Grade 1 but that wasn't far off a career best.

Capivari denies Footpad in Auteuil thriller

There was better to come at Auteuil last month when the grey made all the running to defeat a host of today's opponents in the Grade 2 Prix La Barka.

THOUSAND STARS BIDS FOR HISTORY

Although Saphir River will return to fences, the Haydock race has always been an early season aim as the track is very similar to Auteuil.

Saphir River to give rivals the brush-off

With: Daniel Auteuil, Mathieu Kassovitz, Olivier Gourmet, Francis Renaud, Nicolas Briancon, Jerome Pouly, Violante Placido, Luca Argentero, Arly Jover, Christian Hecq, Michele Placido, Fanny Ardant.

The Lookout

But don't overlook the brilliant comedy drama The Eighth Day (1996) which saw Auteuil share the best actor award at Cannes.

The Well Digger's Daughter

The Ian Williams-trained Batman Senora failed in his bid to win the French chasing crown at Auteuil yesterday.

RACING: Batman Senora

The five-year-old, owned by Yorkshire-based John Cotton, was a fair hurdler but has come into his own over fences, winning all three of his starts this autumn at France's top jumping course, Auteuil.

Macaire still waits for festive cheer

The seven-year-old gave him his biggest success to date when running out the brave winner of a valuable Grade One contest at Auteuil on his last start.

RACING: Ian tempted by Warwick prize

Then someone suggests to Auteuil that he pretend to be gay as it would be difficult for any company to fire a homosexual.

And if Attack of the Clones isn't your thing..

Auteuil delivers another wonderful performance as the hapless hero who comes out of his shell, by coming out of a closet he never went into.

Friday Live: Cinema: Coming out is fun

The Closet (Le Placard) * Written and directed by Francis Veber * Starring Daniel Auteuil, Gerard Depardieu, and Michel Aumont * Miramax Zoe