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Prix Robert Papin
The Prix Robert Papin is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 1,200 metres (about 6 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.
| Group 2 race | |
| Location | Chantilly France |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1892 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Darley (2022) |
| Website | france-galop.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,200 metres (6f) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds |
| Weight | 58 kg Allowances 1½ kg for fillies |
| Purse | €130,000[1] (2022) 1st: €74,100 |
| 2023 | ||
| Ramatuelle | His Majesty | Classic Flower |
| Previous years | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ||
| Blackbeard | The Antarctic | Vicious Harry |
| 2021 | ||
| Atomic Force | Baghed | Hellomydarlin |
| 2020-2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ||
| Ventura Tormenta | The Lir Jet | Tiger Tanaka |
| 2019 | ||
| A'Ali | My Love's Passion | Jolie |
| 2018 | ||
| Signora Cabello | Sexy Metro | True Mason |
| 2017 | ||
| Unfortunately | Frozen Angel | Heartache |
| 2016 | ||
| Tis Marvellous | Al Johrah | Hargeisa |
| 2014 | ||
| Kool Kompany | Strath Burn | Lehaim |
| 2013 | ||
| Vorda | Omaticaya | Vedeux |
| 2012 | ||
| Reckless Abandon | Sir Prancealot | Snowday |
| 2011 | ||
| Family One | Louve Rouge | Mac Row |
| 2010–2001 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||
| Prolific Champion | Broox | Approve |
| 2009 | ||
| Special Duty | Siyouni | Dolled Up |
| 2008 | ||
| Lui Rei | Percolator | Senor Mirasol |
| 2007 | ||
| Natagora | Magritte | Strike The Deal |
| 2006 | ||
| Boccassini | Golden Titus | Magic America |
| 2005 | ||
| New Girlfriend | Queensalsa | Gwenseb |
| 2004 | ||
| Divine Proportions | Shifting Place | Portrayal |
| 2003 | ||
| Much Faster | Colossus | Leila |
| 2002 | ||
| Never A Doubt | Zinziberine | Ela Merici |
| 2001 | ||
| Zipping | Massarra | Slap Shot |
| 2000-1991 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ||
| Rolly Polly | Iron Mask | Bram Stoker |
| 1999 | ||
| Rossini | Auenklang | Finnan |
| 1998 | ||
| Black Amber | Bertolini | Imperfect World |
| 1997 | ||
| Greenlander | Aurigny | Zelding |
| 1996 | ||
| Ocean Ridge | Nombre Premier | Sheer Reason |
| 1995 | ||
| Lucky Lionel | Shining Molly | Barricade |
| 1994 | ||
| General Monash | Tereshkova | Expelled |
| 1993 | ||
| Psychobabble | Lake Country | Far Mist |
| 1992 | ||
| Didyme | Creaking Board | Rouquette |
| 1991 | ||
| Arazi | Showbrook | Steinbeck |
| 1990-1988 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ||
| Danseuse Du Soir | Divine Danse | The Perfect Life |
| 1989 | ||
| Ozone Friendly | Zinarelle | Mill Lady |
| 1988 | ||
| Philippi | Money Movers | Superpower |
History edit
The event was established in 1892, and it was originally called the Omnium de Deux Ans. It was initially run over 1,100 metres, and was extended to 1,200 metres in 1903. For a period it was held in early August, and it was one of France's first two-year-old races of the season. It reverted to 1,100 metres in 1907, and from this point juveniles could be raced earlier in the year.
The Omnium de Deux Ans was the country's richest race for two-year-olds until 1914. Its prize fund was greater than those of both the Prix Morny and the Grand Critérium. It was abandoned throughout World War I, with no running from 1915 to 1918.
The race was renamed in memory of Robert Papin (1848–1926), a former president of the Société Sportive d'Encouragement, in 1928. It was increased to 1,200 metres in 1929.
The Prix Robert Papin was held at Auteuil in 1940. On this occasion it was contested over 1,400 metres in late October. Its regular length was cut to 1,100 metres in 1942. It was run at Longchamp over 1,000 metres in 1944. Its distance returned to 1,200 metres in 1946, and it began its current spell over 1,100 metres in 1963.
The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Prix Robert Papin was given Group 1 status. It was relegated to Group 2 level in 1987.
Under Maisons-Laffitte Racecourse are closure on 2020, Prix Robert Papin moved to Chantilly and the race is eligible for geldings .[2]
Records edit
Leading jockey (7 wins):
- Roger Poincelet – Chesterfield (1946), Coronation (1948), Emperor (1949), Fiere (1955), Neptune (1957), Sly Pola (1959), High Bulk (1960)
Leading trainer (9 wins):
- Charles Semblat – Ardan (1943), Nirgal (1945), Coronation (1948), Emperor (1949), Pharsale (1950), Auriban (1951), Pharel (1952), Cordova (1953), Fiere (1955)
Leading owner (8 wins):
- Marcel Boussac – Ardan (1943), Nirgal (1945), Coronation (1948), Emperor (1949), Pharsale (1950), Auriban (1951), Pharel (1952), Cordova (1953)
Winners since 1976 edit
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Vitiges | Gérard Rivases | Gérard Philippeau | Mrs Marc Laloum | 1:06.00 |
| 1976 | Blushing Groom | Henri Samani | François Mathet | HH Aga Khan IV | 1:04.80 |
| 1977 | Vific [a] | Philippe Paquet | François Boutin | Jean Ternynck | 1:03.70 |
| 1978 | Pitasia | Alfred Gibert | Aage Paus | Sir Douglas Clague | 1:06.90 |
| 1979 | Choucri | Alain Lequeux | Maurice Zilber | Naji Nahas | 1:05.70 |
| 1980 | Irish Playboy | Alain Lequeux | Olivier Douieb | Sir Gordon White | 1:05.40 |
| 1981 | Maelstrom Lake | Georges Doleuze | Edouard Bartholomew | Jacques Feuillard | 1:05.60 |
| 1982 | Ma Biche | Freddy Head | Criquette Head | Ghislaine Head | 1:05.30 |
| 1983 | Masarika | Yves Saint-Martin | Alain de Royer-Dupré | HH Aga Khan IV | 1:05.30 |
| 1984 | Seven Springs | Gary W. Moore | John Fellows | Robin Scully | 1:06.30 |
| 1985 | Baiser Vole | Freddy Head | Criquette Head | Robert Sangster | 1:05.50 |
| 1986 | Balbonella | Yves Saint-Martin | François Rohaut | Maktoum Al Maktoum | 1:05.80 |
| 1987 | Balawaki | Gary W. Moore | Criquette Head | Ghislaine Head | 1:07.70 |
| 1988 | Philippi | Alfred Gibert | J. C. Cunnington | Countess Batthyany | 1:05.20 |
| 1989 | Ozone Friendly | Pat Eddery | Barry Hills | Bill Gredley | 1:06.30 |
| 1990 | Danseuse du Soir | Dominique Boeuf | Élie Lellouche | Daniel Wildenstein | 1:07.40 |
| 1991 | Arazi | Gérald Mossé | François Boutin | Allen Paulson | 1:05.50 |
| 1992 | Didyme | Gérald Mossé | Criquette Head | Jacques Wertheimer | 1:04.50 |
| 1993 | Psychobabble | Cash Asmussen | Criquette Head | Stavros Niarchos | 1:06.80 |
| 1994 | General Monash | Brent Thomson | Peter Chapple-Hyam | Robert Sangster | 1:06.40 |
| 1995 | Lucky Lionel | John Reid | Richard Hannon Sr. | Antonio Balzarini | 1:06.10 |
| 1996 | Ocean Ridge | Thierry Jarnet | Peter Chapple-Hyam | Robert Sangster | 1:05.90 |
| 1997 | Greenlander | Sylvain Guillot | Clive Brittain | Marwan Al Maktoum | 1:04.90 |
| 1998 | Black Amber | Cash Asmussen | Neville Callaghan | Tabor / Magnier | 1:05.90 |
| 1999 | Rossini | Michael Kinane | Aidan O'Brien | Tabor / Magnier | 1:07.20 |
| 2000 | Rolly Polly | Mirco Demuro | Bruno Grizzetti | Mack Ferrer SRL | 1:04.20 |
| 2001 | Zipping | Davy Bonilla | Robert Collet | Richard Strauss | 1:05.30 |
| 2002 | Never a Doubt | Michael Hills | Barry Hills | Derek James | 1:05.60 |
| 2003 | Much Faster | Thierry Thulliez | Pascal Bary | Ecurie J. L. Bouchard | 1:07.30 |
| 2004 | Divine Proportions | Christophe Lemaire | Pascal Bary | Niarchos Family | 1:04.80 |
| 2005 | New Girlfriend | Christophe Soumillon | Robert Collet | Richard Strauss | 1:04.00 |
| 2006 | Boccassini | Davy Bonilla | Miroslav Rulec | Stall Nik | 1:04.50 |
| 2007 | Natagora | Christophe Lemaire | Pascal Bary | Stefan Friborg | 1:03.20 |
| 2008 | Lui Rei | Dario Vargiu | Armando Renzoni | Scuderia Siba | 1:06.10 |
| 2009 | Special Duty | Stéphane Pasquier | Criquette Head-Maarek | Khalid Abdullah | 1:04.40 |
| 2010 | Irish Field [b] | Christophe Soumillon | M. Delcher Sánchez | Sunday Horses Club | 1:05.90 |
| 2011 | Family One | Ioritz Mendizabal | Yann Barberot | Ecurie Ascot | 1:07.20 |
| 2012 | Reckless Abandon | Gérald Mossé | Clive Cox | Deadman / Barrow | 1:04.00 |
| 2013 | Vorda | Grégory Benoist | Philippe Sogorb | Gerard Augustin-Normand | 1:05.00 |
| 2014 | Kool Kompany | Richard Hughes | Richard Hannon Jr. | Middleham Park Racing | 1:05.60 |
| 2015 | Gutaifan | Frankie Dettori | Richard Hannon Jr. | Al Shaqab Racing | 1:03.60 |
| 2016 | Tis Marvellous | Adam Kirby | Clive Cox | Deadman / Barrow | 1:03.16 |
| 2017 | Unfortunately | Tony Piccone | Karl Burke | Laughton / Burke | 1:04.50 |
| 2018 | Signora Cabello | Frankie Dettori | John Quinn | Phoenix / Zen | 1:04.34 |
| 2019 | A'Ali [c] | Frankie Dettori | Simon Crisford | Duaij Al Khalifa | 1:04.38 |
| 2020 | Vertura Tormenta | Christophe Soumillon | Richard Hannon Jr. | Middleham Park Racing | 1:10.85 |
| 2021 | Atomic Force | Stephane Pasquier | Kevin Ryan | Siu Pak Kwan | 1:08.69 |
| 2022 | Blackbeard | Ioritz Mendizabal | Aidan O'Brien | Derrick Smith, Magnier, Tabor & Westerberg | 1:08.31 |
| 2023 | Ramatuelle | Aurelien Lemaitre | Christopher Head | Infinity Nine Horses, Ecurie Des Monceaux Et Al | 1:09.55 |
a The 1977 running took place at Évry.
b The 2010 winner Irish Field was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Prolific Champion.
c The 2019 running moved to Deauville during unsafely track.
Earlier winners edit
- 1892: Commandeur
- 1893: Claret
- 1894: Sweet William
- 1895: Nacelle
- 1896: Vidame
- 1897: Cazabat
- 1898: John Wyse
- 1899: Clairette
- 1900: Indian Shore
- 1901: Ophelia
- 1902: Perm
- 1903: Djephte
- 1904: Poppee
- 1905: Prestige
- 1906: Ascalon
- 1907: Sauge Pourpree
- 1908: Fils du Vent
- 1909: Marsa
- 1910: Lord Burgoyne
- 1911: Montrose
- 1912: Gloster
- 1913: Mousse de Mer
- 1914: Clairet
- 1915–18: no race
- 1919: Marron
- 1920: Guerriere
- 1921: Zenoia
- 1922: Pavillon
- 1923: Le Gros Morne
- 1924: Canalette
- 1925: Deauville
- 1926: Green Flor
- 1927: Erica
- 1928: Necklace
- 1929: Chateau Bouscaut
- 1930: Pearl Cap
- 1931: Coeur de Lion
- 1932: Coque de Noix
- 1933: Brantôme
- 1934: Stratosphere
- 1935: Mistress Ford
- 1936: Minaudiere
- 1937: Gossip
- 1938: Bulle de Savon
- 1939: Codor
- 1940: Longthanh
- 1941: Mirko
- 1942: Norseman
- 1943: Ardan
- 1944: Otero
- 1945: Nirgal
- 1946: Chesterfield
- 1947: Primeur
- 1948: Coronation
- 1949: Emperor
- 1950: Pharsale
- 1951: Auriban
- 1952: Pharel
- 1953: Cordova
- 1954: Soya
- 1955: Fiere
- 1956: L'Astrologue
- 1957: Neptune
- 1958: Taboun
- 1959: Sly Pola
- 1960: High Bulk
- 1961: Wakamba
- 1962: Quiqui
- 1963: Djel
- 1964: Double Jump
- 1965: Kashmir
- 1966: Fin Bon
- 1967: Zeddaan
- 1968: Folle Rousse
- 1969: Amber Rama
- 1970: My Swallow
- 1971: Sun Prince
- 1972: Reine du Chant
- 1973: Lianga
- 1974: Sky Commander
See also edit
- List of French flat horse races
- Recurring sporting events established in 1892 – this race is included under its original title, Omnium de Deux Ans.
References edit
- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
- 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
- 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- 1892–1919, 1920–1949, 1950–1979, 1980–present
- – A Brief History: Prix Robert Papin.
- galopp-sieger.de – Prix Robert Papin (ex Omnium de Deux Ans).
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Prix Robert Papin (2016).
- pedigreequery.com – Prix Robert Papin – Maisons-Laffitte.