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Prix Saint-Alary

The Prix Saint-Alary is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,000 metres (about 11⁄4 miles), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.

Prix Saint-Alary
Group 2 race
LocationLongchamp Racecourse
Paris, France
Inaugurated1960
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorCoolmore Stud
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance2,000 metres (1¼ miles)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree-year-old fillies[1]
Weight57 kg[1]
Purse€250,000 (2022)
1st: €142,850[1]
Prix Saint-Alary
2023
Black, red hoops on sleeves, red cap Dark blue, yellow chevron, stars on sleeves, diamond on cap Light blue, white epaulets, quartered cap
Jannah Rose Elusive Princess Crown Princesse
Previous years
2022
Dark blue Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Black, orange chevron, orange cap, black diamond
Above The Curve Place Du Carrousel Queen Trezy
2021
White, violet cap Red and green checked, red sleeves, striped cap Red, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap, red star
Incarville Cirona Es La Vida
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Blue, white cross-belts, green sleeves, blue cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Tawkeel Magic Attitude Solsticia
2019
emerald Green, Red epaulettes White, violet cap Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Siyarafina Olendon Imperial Charm
2018
White, maroon and purple striped sleeves, red cap, white star White, green hoop, white sleeves, white cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Laurens With You Soustraction
2017
Royal blue Orange, large royal blue spots, spots on sleeves and cap Dark green, yellow hoop, yellow cap
Sobetsu Vue Fantastique Coronet
2016
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Dark green, yellow cap Royal blue, gold sleeves and cap
Jemayel Camprock Hawksmoor
2015
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Yellow, emerald green chevron, red cap Black and royal blue stripes, royal blue stars on sleeves, check cap
Queen's Jewel Wekeela Olorda
2014
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Green, white striped sleeves Yellow and royal blue check, royal blue sleeves, yellow armlets, royal blue cap
Vazira Bereni Ka Lady Penko
2013
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Orange, large royal blue spots, spots on sleeves and cap Royal Blue, White stars, White star on cap
Silasol Alterite Ferevia
2012
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Purple and orange stripes, halved sleeves, white cap White, purple cap
Sagawara Rjwa Forces Of Darkness
2011
Beige Light blue, white spots, seams on sleeves White, purple cap
Wavering Epic Love Nonsuch Way
2010–2001
2010
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Royal blue
Sarafina Deluxe Hibaayeb
2009
Yellow, red sleeves, yellow armlets, red cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Blue, white spots on body
Stacelita Article Rare Ana Americana
2008
Slate grey, royal blue cap, gold tassel ROYALBLUE, Orange disc, RoyalBlue sleeves and Orange striped, RoyalBlue cap and Orange striped Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
Belle Et Celebre Gagnoa Proviso
2007
Pink and black check, pink sleeves Purple and pink diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered cap Red, green diamonds on sleeves, green cap
Coquerelle Believe Me Anabaa's Creation
2006
Dark green and beige (quartered), dark green sleeves, beige armlets, quartered cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Orange and purple hoops, orange cap
Germance Sanaya Alix Road
2005
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Blue, white stars on body, star on cap
Vadawina Argentina Perfect Hedge
2004
Blue, red cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Blue and white hoops, white sleeves, blue armlets, blue cap
Ask For The Moon Asti Agata
2003
Blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Royal blue Cerise, white hoops, blue and white check cap
Fidelite Hi Dubai Arvada
2002
Yellow, Black and Red hooped cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Marotta Bright Sky Summertime Legacy
2001
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Yellow, orange cap
Nadia Mare Nostrum Choc Ice
2000–1991
2000
Orange and purple hoops, orange cap Red, green chevrons, green sleeves, red armlets, red cap Yellow, green epaulets
Reve D'Oscar Folie Danse Hidalguia
1999
White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Grey, pink cap
Cerulean Sky Juvenia Visionnaire
1998
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Dark red, black sleeves and cap
Zainta Loving Claim Good Enough
1997
Royal blue, yellow chevron and armlets, black cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Red and dark blue halved, slvs reversed, striped cap
Brilliance Fleeting Glimpse Gazelle Royale
1996
Grey, pink cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap
Luna Wells Miss Tahiti Ecoute
1995
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Yellow and light blue halved horizontally, light blue sleeves, black cap
Muncie Marble Falls Secret Quest
1994
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap White, dark blue disc, dark green cuffs and cap Grey, pink cap
Moonlight Dance Three Angels Mrs Arkada
1993
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star White and violet (quartered), striped sleeves, quartered cap Red, dark blue hoop, white sleeves, dark blue cap
Intrepidity Dancienne Accommodating
1992
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Rosefinch Jolypha Verveine
1991
Grey, yellow stars on body, yellow cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Treble Polemic Louve Romaine
1990-1988
1990
Yellow, white hoop and armlets Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Air De Rien Louve Bleue Qirmazi
1989
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Green, red stripe, sleeves and cap
Behera Louveterie Lady in Silver
1988
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Grey, pink cap
Rivière d'Or Norland Resless Kara
 

History

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The event is named after Evremond de Saint-Alary (1868–1941), a successful racehorse owner and breeder. It was established in 1960, and was originally contested on Longchamp's middle course (moyenne piste). It was switched to the main course (grande piste) in 1987.

The Prix Saint-Alary serves as a trial for the following month's Prix de Diane. Twelve fillies have won both races. The first was La Sega in 1962, and the most recent was Laurens in 2018.

In 2024 the race was downgraded to Group Two status by the European Pattern Committee.[2]

Records

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Leading jockey (9 wins):

  • Freddy Head – Tidra (1967), Pistol Packer (1971), Riverqueen (1976), Reine de Saba (1978), Three Troikas (1979), Harbour (1982), Fitnah (1985), Lacovia (1986), Treble (1991)

Leading trainer (8 wins):

  • André Fabre – Grise Mine (1984), Rosefinch (1992), Intrepidity (1993), Moonlight Dance (1994), Muncie (1995), Luna Wells (1996), Vadawina (2005), Wavering (2011)

Leading owner (8 wins):

  • HH Aga Khan IV – Cervinia (1963), Behera (1989), Zainta (1998), Vadawina (2005), Sarafina (2010), Sagawara (2012), Vazira (2014), Siyarafina (2019)

Winners since 1971

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Year Winner
 Jockey
 Trainer
 Owner
 Time
1971 Pistol Packer Freddie Head Alec Head Ghislaine Head 2:16.40
1972 Prodice Alfred Gibert Domingo Perea Mme A. Bollack 2:13.20
1973 Dahlia Bill Pyers Maurice Zilber Nelson Bunker Hunt 2:10.40
1974 Comtesse de Loir Jean-Claude Desaint John Cunnington George Ohrstrom 2:05.40
1975 Nobiliary Lester Piggott Maurice Zilber Nelson Bunker Hunt 2:08.20
1976 Riverqueen Freddie Head Alec Head Christian Datessen 2:07.10
1977 Madelia Yves Saint-Martin Angel Penna, Sr. Daniel Wildenstein 2:10.70
1978 Reine de Saba Freddy Head Alec Head Jacques Wertheimer 2:12.10
1979 Three Troikas Freddy Head Criquette Head Ghislaine Head 2:04.90
1980 Paranete Alfred Gibert Mitri Saliba Mahmoud Fustok 2:04.80
1981 Tootens Georges Doleuze Edouard Bartholomew Cora Lynch 2:15.10
1982 Harbour Freddy Head Criquette Head Ecurie Åland 2:20.10
1983 Smuggly Alain Badel Olivier Douieb Edward Seltzer 2:19.70
1984 Grise Mine Yves Saint-Martin André Fabre Guy de Rothschild 2:12.20
1985 Fitnah Freddy Head Criquette Head Miss H. Al Maktoum 2:04.70
1986 Lacovia Freddy Head François Boutin Gerry Oldham 2:06.70
1987 Indian Skimmer Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil Sheikh Mohammed 2:10.10
1988 Riviere d'Or Gary W. Moore Criquette Head Jacques Wertheimer 2:05.20
1989 Behera Alain Lequeux Alain de Royer-Dupré Aga Khan IV 2:02.10
1990 Air de Rien Alain Badel Myriam Bollack-Badel Jacques Berès 2:04.00
1991 Treble Freddy Head Criquette Head Edward Stephenson 2:08.40
1992 Rosefinch Steve Cauthen André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 2:05.00
1993 Intrepidity Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 2:04.80
1994 Moonlight Dance Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Daniel Wildenstein 2:08.30
1995 Muncie Olivier Peslier André Fabre Daniel Wildenstein 2:08.70
1996 Luna Wells Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Jean-Luc Lagardère 2:13.60
1997 Brilliance Olivier Peslier Pascal Bary Ecurie Skymarc Farm 2:09.10
1998 Zainta Gérald Mossé Alain de Royer-Dupré Aga Khan IV 2:03.20
1999 Cerulean Sky Sylvain Guillot Robert Collet Richard Strauss 2:06.30
2000 Reve d'Oscar Alain Badel Myriam Bollack-Badel Mrs Guy de Châtelperron 2:08.00
2001 Nadia Dominique Boeuf Carlos Laffon-Parias Maktoum Al Maktoum 2:08.60
2002 Marotta Thierry Jarnet Richard Gibson Antoinette Oppenheimer 2:03.00
2003 Fidelite Olivier Peslier Criquette Head-Maarek Wertheimer et Frère 2:06.30
2004 Ask for the Moon Ioritz Mendizabal Jean-Claude Rouget Jean-Pierre Dubois 2:05.10
2005 Vadawina Christophe Soumillon André Fabre Aga Khan IV 2:02.80
2006 Germance Ioritz Mendizabal Jean-Claude Rouget Nelson Radwan 2:05.10
2007 Coquerelle Christophe Lemaire Jean-Claude Rouget Ecurie des Monceaux 2:11.10
2008 Belle et Celebre Christophe Lemaire Alain de Royer-Dupré Aliette Forien 2:10.00
2009 Stacelita Christophe Lemaire Jean-Claude Rouget Ecurie Monastic 2:10.66
2010 Sarafina Gérald Mossé Alain de Royer-Dupré Aga Khan IV 2:04.10
2011 Wavering Mickael Barzalona André Fabre Godolphin 2:05.80
2012 Sagawara Christophe Lemaire Alain de Royer-Dupré Aga Khan IV 2:04.37
2013 Silasol Olivier Peslier Carlos Laffon-Parias Wertheimer et Frère 2:10.53
2014 Vazira[a] Christophe Soumillon Alain de Royer-Dupré Aga Khan IV 2:08.45
2015 Queen's Jewel Maxime Guyon Freddy Head Wertheimer et Frère 2:00.87
2016 Jemayel[b] Grégory Benoist Jean-Claude Rouget Al Shaqab Racing 2:07.93
2017 Sobetsu[b] William Buick Charlie Appleby Godolphin 2:05.92
2018 Laurens P. J. McDonald Karl Burke John Dance 2:08.39
2019 Siyarafina Christophe Soumillon Alain de Royer-Dupré Aga Khan IV 2:06.48
2020 Tawkeel[c] Cristian Demuro Jean-Claude Rouget Hamdan Al Maktoum 2:01.62
2021 Incarville Christophe Soumillon David Smaga Gerard Augustin-Normand 2:10.45
2022 Above The Curve Ryan Moore Joseph Patrick O'Brien Magnier / Tabor / Smith / Westerberg 2:06.25
2023 Jannah Rose Christophe Soumillon Carlos Laffon-Parias Al Shira'aa Farms 2:08.37
2024 Birthe Aurelien Lemaitre Laura Vanska Alain Jathiere & Mme Christine Guilbert 2:07.74
  1. ^ We Are finished first in 2014 but was later disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance, caused by illness.[3]
  2. ^ a b The 2016 and 2017 runnings took place at Deauville while Longchamp was closed for redevelopment
  3. ^ The 2020 race was run at Chantilly in June due to the COVID-19 pandemic in France

Earlier winners

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  • 1960: La Motte
  • 1961: Solitude
  • 1962: La Sega
  • 1963: Cervinia
  • 1964: Belle Sicambre
  • 1965: Scala
  • 1966: Tonnera
  • 1967: Tidra
  • 1968: no race
  • 1969: Saraca
  • 1970: Lalika

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Prix Saint-Alary". The French Black Type. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  2. ^ "European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2024 European programme of Flat black type races". British Horseracing Authority. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Head's Are Disqualified". sportinglife.com. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
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