Prix Jean Prat
| Group 1 race | |
| Location | Chantilly Racecourse Chantilly, France |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1858 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Website | france-galop.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres (1 mile) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds excluding geldings |
| Weight | 58 kg Allowances 1½ kg for fillies |
| Purse | €400,000 (2015) 1st: €228,560 |
The Prix Jean Prat is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early July.
History
The event was established in 1858. It was originally the opening leg of a two-part series called the Prix Biennal. The second leg, for horses aged four or older, was first run in 1859. Both races were staged at Longchamp.
The three-year-olds' division of the Prix Biennal was run over 2,000 metres. For a period it was held in April, and it served as a trial for the Prix du Jockey Club.
Both Prix Biennal races were renamed the Prix Jean Prat in 1940. This was in memory of Jean Prat (1847–1940), a successful racehorse owner and breeder.
The version for three-year-olds was switched to late May or early June in 1961. It was shortened to 1,850 metres in 1962. It was transferred to Chantilly and cut to 1,800 metres in 1967. The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and for several years the event held Group 2 status.
The race was promoted to Group 1 level in 1985. From this point the version for older horses was known as the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier. The Prix Jean Prat returned to Longchamp in 1986.
The event started its current period at Chantilly in 1995. It was cut to 1,600 metres and moved to early July in 2005.
Records
Leading jockey since 1940 (6 wins):
- Yves Saint-Martin – Jour et Nuit (1964), Silver Shark (1966), Antipode (1974), Earth Spirit (1976), Melyno (1982), Ginger Brink (1983)
Leading trainer since 1940 (5 wins):
- François Mathet – Jour et Nuit (1964), Silver Shark (1966), Maroun (1971), Lightning (1977), Melyno (1982)
- François Boutin – Speedy Dakota (1975), Cresta Rider (1981), Mendez (1984), Baillamont (1985), Priolo (1990)
- André Fabre - Local Talent (1989), Kitwood (1992), Mutual Trust (2011), Aesop's Fables (2012), Territories (2015}
Leading owner since 1940 (4 wins):
- Sheikh Mohammed – Local Talent (1987), Kitwood (1992), Torrential (1995), Starborough (1997)
Winners since 1977
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Lightning | Gérard Dubroeucq | François Mathet | Guy de Rothschild | 1:49.90 |
| 1978 | Dom Racine | Lester Piggott | Olivier Douieb | Robert Sangster | 1:48.80 |
| 1979 | Young Generation | Greville Starkey | Guy Harwood | Tony Ward | 1:51.10 |
| 1980 | Night Alert | Lester Piggott | Vincent O'Brien | Robert Sangster | 1:48.20 |
| 1981 | Cresta Rider | Philippe Paquet | François Boutin | Stavros Niarchos | 1:50.40 |
| 1982 | Melyno | Yves Saint-Martin | François Mathet | Stavros Niarchos | 1:46.10 |
| 1983 | Ginger Brink | Yves Saint-Martin | Robert Collet | Albert Yank | 1:50.90 |
| 1984 | Mendez | Cash Asmussen | François Boutin | Philip Niarchos | 1:52.80 |
| 1985 | Baillamont | Cash Asmussen | François Boutin | Stavros Niarchos | 1:54.60 |
| 1986 | Magical Wonder | Cash Asmussen | Georges Mikhalidès | Mahmoud Fustok | 1:51.80 |
| 1987 | Risk Me | Tony Cruz | Paul Kelleway | Lewis Norris | 1:56.40 |
| 1988 | Lapierre | Steve Cauthen | Clive Brittain | Mrs J. M. Khan | 1:54.00 |
| 1989 | Local Talent | Cash Asmussen | André Fabre | Sheikh Mohammed | 1:59.50 |
| 1990 | Priolo | Gérald Mossé | François Boutin | Ecurie Skymarc Farm | 1:53.70 |
| 1991 | Sillery | Dominique Boeuf | Criquette Head | Ghislaine Head | 1:51.30 |
| 1992 | Kitwood | Steve Cauthen | André Fabre | Sheikh Mohammed | 1:58.00 |
| 1993 | Le Balafre | Olivier Peslier | Nicolas Clément | Joseph de Lastours | 1:53.10 |
| 1994 | Millkom | Jean-René Dubosc | Jean-Claude Rouget | Jean-Claude Gour | 1:56.00 |
| 1995 | Torrential | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | Sheikh Mohammed | 1:55.90 |
| 1996 | Le Triton | Freddy Head | Criquette Head | Maktoum Al Maktoum | 1:48.60 |
| 1997 | Starborough | Frankie Dettori | David Loder | Sheikh Mohammed | 1:51.70 |
| 1998 | Almutawakel | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin | 1:51.90 |
| 1999 | Golden Snake | Michael Hills | Barry Hills | Mohamed Obaida | 1:54.50 |
| 2000 | Suances | Gérald Mossé | M. Delcher Sánchez | Jed Cohen | 1:53.40 |
| 2001 | Olden Times | Pat Eddery | John Dunlop | Prince A. A. Faisal | 1:48.10 |
| 2002 | Rouvres | Olivier Doleuze | Criquette Head-Maarek | Alec Head | 1:46.50 |
| 2003 | Vespone | Christophe Lemaire | Nicolas Clément | Ecurie Mister Ess A S | 1:47.10 |
| 2004 | Bago | Thierry Gillet | Jonathan Pease | Niarchos Family | 1:46.60 |
| 2005 | Turtle Bowl | Olivier Peslier | François Rohaut | Berend van Dalfsen | 1:36.10 |
| 2006 | Stormy River | Thierry Thulliez | Nicolas Clément | Ecurie Mister Ess A S | 1:37.80 |
| 2007 | Lawman | Olivier Peslier | Jean-Marie Béguigné | Marzocco / Ciampi | 1:41.20 |
| 2008 | Tamayuz | Davy Bonilla | Freddy Head | Hamdan Al Maktoum | 1:37.60 |
| 2009 | Lord Shanakill | Jim Crowley | Karl Burke | Mogeely Stud / Gittins | 1:38.90 |
| 2010 | Dick Turpin | Richard Hughes | Richard Hannon, Sr. | John Manley | 1:36.30 |
| 2011 | Mutual Trust | Maxime Guyon | André Fabre | Khalid Abdullah | 1:40.45 |
| 2012 | Aesop's Fables | Maxime Guyon | André Fabre | Godolphin | 1:37.59 |
| 2013 | Havana Gold | Mickael Barzalona | Richard Hannon, Sr. | Qatar Racing Ltd & CSH | 1:37.01 |
| 2014 | Charm Spirit | Olivier Peslier | Freddy Head | Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani | 1:41.01 |
| 2015 | Territories | Mickael Barzalona | André Fabre | Godolphin | 1:36.12 |
Earlier winners
<templatestyles src="Div col/styles.css"/>
- 1867: Nemea
- 1868: Mortemer
- 1870: Sornette
- 1872: Revigny
- 1874: Bieville
- 1875: My Emmy
- 1876: Le Drole
- 1877: Boiador
- 1878: Clocher
- 1879: Fido
- 1880: Beauminet
- 1881: Vizir
- 1883: Satory
- 1884: Little Duck
- 1885: Reluisant
- 1886: Alger
- 1887: Cherie
- 1888: Saint Gall
- 1889: Tire-Larigot
- 1890: Yellow
- 1892: Diarbek
- 1893: Preux
- 1894: Polygone
- 1895: Launay
- 1896: Arreau
- 1897: Valparaiso
- 1898: Madrid
- 1899: Holocauste
- 1900: Codoman
- 1901: Grandpont
- 1902: Bahr Yousouf
- 1903: Caius
- 1904: Fifre
- 1906: Prestige
- 1908: Sea Sick
- 1909: Verdun
- 1914: Durbar
- 1920: Odol
- 1921: Grazing
- 1922: Mazeppa
- 1923: Sao Paulo
- 1924: Le Gros Morne
- 1925: Coram
- 1926: Diplomate
- 1927: Flamant
- 1928: Kantar
- 1929: Arbaletrier
- 1930: Le Tourbillon
- 1931: Roi de Trefle
- 1932: Macaroni
- 1933: Le Cacique
- 1934: Duplex
- 1935: Le Gazon
- 1936: Vatellor
- 1937: Galloway
- 1938: Canot
- 1939: Galerien
- 1940: Corviglia
- 1941: La Barca
- 1942: Puymirol
- 1943: Dogat
- 1944: Laborde
- 1945: Obelisque
- 1946: Souverain
- 1947: L'Imperial
- 1948: Jocker
- 1949: Marveil
- 1950: Janus
- 1951: Le Tyrol
- 1952: La Varende
- 1954: Peppermint
- 1955: Fauchelevent
- 1956: Incitatus
- 1957: Le Haar
- 1958: Launay
- 1959: Memorandum
- 1960: Angers
- 1961: Bobar
- 1962: Tang
- 1963: Spy Well
- 1964: Jour et Nuit
- 1965: Esso
- 1966: Silver Shark
- 1967: Locris
- 1968: Lorenzaccio
- 1969: Hill Run
- 1970: Master Guy
- 1971: Maroun
- 1972: Riverman
- 1973: Sharp Edge
- 1974: Antipode
- 1975: Speedy Dakota
- 1976: Earth Spirit
See also
- List of French flat horse races
- Recurring sporting events established in 1858 – this race is included under its original title, Prix Biennal.
References
- France Galop / Racing Post:
- galop.courses-france.com:
- france-galop.com – A Brief History: Prix Jean Prat.
- galopp-sieger.de – Prix Jean Prat (ex Prix Biennal).
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Prix Jean Prat (2015).
- pedigreequery.com – Prix Jean Prat – Chantilly.
