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By promoting the breeding and training of racehorses, it aims to improve different breeds of  racehorses, both on the flat and over jumps. 

The association operates under the control of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Budget Ministry and the Ministry of the Interior. 

Its main missions are: produce the French racing programme, ensure the integrity of races, lead the fight against doping, ensure the development of the five most important national racecourses (Auteuil, Chantilly, Deauville, ParisLongchamp and Saint-Cloud) and organise important events at these venues.