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The G1 Grand Prix de Paris Marathon Race (4150m) is the feature contest at Vincennes this weekend and is one of the last highlights of the Winter Meeting. This event is also the last leg in the Grand Prix d'Amérique "Triple Crown" series. It has seen multiple changes over the years including title and distance adjustments. The race was formerly known as the Grand Prix de Paris up until 2020. Prior to that it had been identified as the Prix de Paris up until 2013. It is a driven race that takes place at the end of February at Paris-Vincennes, a fortnight after the G1 Grand Prix de France Speed Race (2100m) and four weeks following the running of the G1 Grand Prix d'Amérique (2700m).

The international Group One contest is open to horses aged four to eleven, excluded geldings, having won at least 160,000 euros.

The third leg of the French harness racing Triple Crown, commenced in 1962 and was over between 3150-3100 meters until 1994 when it was changed to 4150m where it remains for this year's renewal. Since the turn of the century, it has slightly varied between 4125m and 4150m.

The marathon event honours board includes three-time winners; Jardy (2005-2007) for Jean-Michel Bazire, Vourasie (1993-1995) for trainer, Leopold Verroken and driver Bernard Oger. Finally, Bellino II (1975-1977) for the Maurice Macheret and Jean-René Gougeon combination.

American performers have not had recent success but did gain victory in the early years of the Marathon including Timothy T (1974) for driver and trainer Giancarlo Baldi as well as Apex Hanover (1965), trained by Maria Burdova.

Other international winners include a trio of Swedish horses: Piper Club (1990); Remington Crown (1999) and Maharajah (2011). Norway triumphed with Lionel (2016) who beat Bold Eagle and remains the last International winner with three French horses dominating since.

The record race time was set over the current journey in 2015 by dual winner Up And Quick in a kilometre time of 1'13"5.

There are various doubles and a triple possible in the Grand Prix d'Amérique "Triple Crown" series. The Prix d' Amérique-France-Paris treble is a difficult task. The three races are spread over five weeks and contest an extreme variety of distances from 2100m to 4150m with the additional challenge of high standard International Group One competition. Only a quartet have managed the "Triple Crown" and they are: Grouse (1956/57), Jamin (1959), Bellino II (1976), Bold Eagle (2017).

With over two circuits of Vincennes' outer track to be contested, another exciting renewal will take place on Sunday. We look at the competitors statistics including previous record in the race, Black type history, Course figures plus much more.