Prix Hocquart
Reliance was not raced as a two-year-old and made his debut when winning the Prix Moronniers in April 1965. He was then moved up in class for the Prix Hocquart, a trial race for the Prix du Jockey Club, run over 2,400 metres at Longchamp Racecourse in May. He won the race, defeating the Critérium de Saint-Cloud winner Carvin.