The Prix Saint-Roman was a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. For much of its history it was run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,800 metres (about 1⅛ miles), and it was scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.
| Group 3 race (discontinued) | |
| Location | Various, France |
|---|---|
| Last run | 14 November 2000 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,800 metres (pre-1997) 1,600 metres (1997–2000) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds (fillies only 1998–2000) excluding Group 1 winners |
| Weight | 56 kg Penalties 3 kg for Group winners |
| Purse | 364,000 F (2000) 1st: 220,000 F |
History edit
During the 1890s and early 1900s, the event was a 3,000-metre race for older horses. It was staged in early October, on the same day as the Prix du Conseil Municipal.[1]
The Prix Saint-Roman was restricted to two-year-olds and cut to 1,800 metres in 1907.[2] It became part of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe meeting in 1920.[3]
The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Prix Saint-Roman was classed at Group 3 level.
The race was moved to the week before the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1989. It was transferred to Évry in 1991, and switched to November in 1994. It was relocated to Saint-Cloud and shortened to 1,600 metres in 1997.
The Prix Saint-Roman was closed to colts and geldings in 1998. It continued as a fillies' race until 2000. It was replaced the following year by the Prix Miesque, a Group 3 race at Maisons-Laffitte.
Records edit
Leading jockey since 1977 (4 wins):
- Freddy Head – Trigonome (1981), Saint Cyrien (1982), Truculent (1983), Tagel (1988)
Leading trainer since 1977 (4 wins):
- François Boutin – Corvaro (1979), Blushing John (1987), Tagel (1988), Zindari (1993)
Leading owner since 1977 (2 wins):
- Paul de Moussac – Noir et Or (1977), Pigeon Voyageur (1990)
- Sheikh Mohammed – Conmaiche (1986), Richard of York (1992)
- Allen Paulson – Blushing John (1987), Tagel (1988)
Winners since 1977 edit
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Noir et Or | Maurice Philipperon | John Cunnington Jr. | Paul de Moussac | |
| 1978 | Top Ville | Henri Samani | François Mathet | HH Aga Khan IV | 1:59.30 |
| 1979 | Corvaro | Philippe Paquet | François Boutin | Gerry Oldham | |
| 1980 | Mariacho | Georges Doleuze | Freddie Palmer | Mrs Alexandre Savin | |
| 1981 | Trigonome | Freddy Head | Robert Collet | Philippe Sanglier | |
| 1982 | Saint Cyrien | Freddy Head | Criquette Head | Ghislaine Head | |
| 1983 | Truculent | Freddy Head | Alec Head | Jacques Wertheimer | |
| 1984 | Vaguely Pleasant | Gary W. Moore | Jean de Roualle | André Ben Lassin | |
| 1985 | Arokar | Cash Asmussen | Jacques de Chevigny | Prince Kais Al Said | |
| 1986 | Conmaiche | Cash Asmussen | André Fabre | Sheikh Mohammed | |
| 1987 | Blushing John | Yves Saint-Martin | François Boutin | Allen Paulson | 1:51.20 |
| 1988 | Tagel | Freddy Head | François Boutin | Allen Paulson | 1:53.50 |
| 1989 | Bleu de France | Éric Legrix | Jean-Marie Béguigné | Guy de Rothschild | 2:10.60 |
| 1990 | Pigeon Voyageur | Cash Asmussen | André Fabre | Paul de Moussac | 2:01.50 |
| 1991 | Calling Collect | Dominique Boeuf | Élie Lellouche | G. Gatto-Roissard | 1:56.66 |
| 1992 | Richard of York | Thierry Jarnet | André Fabre | Sheikh Mohammed | 1:54.68 |
| 1993 | Zindari | Gérald Mossé | François Boutin | Khalid Abdullah | 1:57.58 |
| 1994 | Vaneyck | Sylvain Guillot | Philippe Demercastel | Michel Debeusscher | 2:09.13 |
| 1995 | Spinning World | Olivier Peslier | Jonathan Pease | Stavros Niarchos | 2:04.45 |
| 1996 | Voyagers Quest | John Reid | Peter Chapple-Hyam | Richard Kaster | 2:01.98 |
| 1997 | Eco Friendly | Darryll Holland | Barry Hills | Bill Gredley | 1:52.10 |
| 1998 | Mother of Pearl | Olivier Peslier | Peter Chapple-Hyam | Magnier / Sangster | 1:51.10 |
| 1999 | Texalina | Gérald Mossé | Jean de Roualle | Bernard Jeffroy | 1:55.60 |
| 2000 | Perfect Plum | George Duffield | Sir Mark Prescott | Sir Edmund Loder | 1:52.30 |
Earlier winners edit
- 1894: Blandy
- 1895: Sterlet
- 1896: Mamiano
- 1897: Arlequin
- 1898: Bonnet Vert
- 1899: Little Monarque
- 1900: Kroshka
- 1901: Alba
- 1902: Monoeci Arx
- 1903: Fanion
- 1904: Apanage
- 1905: Marsan
- 1906: Pois Rouges
- 1907: Quintette
- 1908: Reyna
- 1909: Coquille
- 1910: Grand Seigneur / Lahire *
- 1911: Romagny
- 1912: Amadou
- 1913: Frileux
- 1917: Spring Cleaning
- 1919: Strepera
- 1920: Soldat
- 1921: Kefalin
- 1922: Massine
- 1923: Isola Bella
- 1924: Eleusis
- 1925: Baltique
- 1926: Flamant
- 1927: Kerka
- 1928: Grock
- 1929: La Savoyarde
- 1930: Farnus
- 1931: Agnello
- 1932: Sunny Boy
- 1934: Chasse Neige
- 1935: Horncastle
- 1936: Gonfalonier
- 1937: Pylos
- 1938: Galerien
- 1940: Le Marmot
- 1941: Salmiana
- 1942: Bambou
- 1943: La Bagatelle
- 1947: Rigolo
- 1948: Coast Guard
- 1951: Silnet
- 1952: Fort de France
- 1953: Beigler Bey
- 1956: Amber
- 1957: Lackawanna
- 1959: Mincio
- 1960: Tchita
- 1962: Chutney
- 1963: Michilimackinac
- 1965: War Paint
- 1966: Timour
- 1968: Prince Regent
- 1969: Ananndpour
- 1970: Sharapour
- 1971: Neptunium
- 1972: Vexin
- 1973: Riverton
- 1974: Bold Pirate
- 1975: Far North
- 1976: Balteus
* The 1910 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "1906 Prix Saint-Roman". Le Gaulois. 8 October 1906. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "1907 Prix Saint-Roman". Le Gaulois. 7 October 1907. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "1920 Prix Saint-Roman". Le Petit Journal. 4 October 1920. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- galopp-sieger.de – Prix Miesque (ex Prix Saint-Roman).
- pedigreequery.com – Prix Saint-Roman (Prix Miesque).