THAIX is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France. It is also part of the name of many successful racehorses, most recently that of the winner of the BetVictor Dan Moore Chase at Fairyhouse, a Grade A handicap.

Duca De Thaix was bred by Michel Bourgneuf and he was for many years the mayor of Thaix. One of the top five trainers over jumps in France, Guy Cherel sent Duca De Thaix out to win on the flat and over jumps in his native country before he was acquired to continue his career in Ireland. Here he is also winner of the Grade 2 Ballyhack Chase at Fairyhouse and the Grade 3 Limerick Hurdle.