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Prix La Rochette

The Prix La Rochette is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres (about 7 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

Prix La Rochette
Group 3 race
LocationLongchamp Racecourse
Paris, France
Inaugurated1882
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,400 metres (7f)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationTwo-year-olds
excluding Group 1 winners
Weight56 kg
Allowances
1½ kg for fillies
Penalties
2 kg for Group 2 winners
2 kg if two Group 3 wins
1 kg if one Group 3 win
Purse€80,000 (2021)
1st: €40,000
Prix La Rochette
2024
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Red, white checked sleeves and cap Grey, purple hoop and armlets, purple cap
Houquetot Heybetli Revolutionnaire
Previous years
2023
Red, grey armlets, striped cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Light green and dark green (halved), dark green sleeves, light green armlets, dark green cap
Beauvatier Evade Havana Cigar
2022
White, violet cap Brown, red cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Tigrais Breizh Sky Gamestop
2021
Orange And Yellow Check, Orange Sleeves, yellow Cap Red, black epaulettes and armlets, yellow cap Light green and black stripes, light green sleeves
Acer Alley Making Moovies El Bodegon
2020-2011
2020
Pink, black sleeves, pink seams, black cap, pink star Yellow, green cross-belts, chevrons on sleeves, stars on cap Royal blue
Go Athletico Sealiway Naval Crown
2019
Yellow, green cross-belts, chevrons on sleeves, stars on cap Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Yellow, Light Blue epaulettes and cap
Kenway Wooded Sujet Libre
2018
Orange, black and white check sleeves White, green belt, red armlets Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
The Black Album Toijk Ecolo
2017
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow and purple hoops, yellow sleeves, purple cap Dark green, yellow epaulettes, yellow sleeves, yellow cap
Glorious Journey Feralia Camera Face
2016
Orange, dark blue cross-belts, orange sleeves, orange cap, dark blue striped Garnet, grey sleeves, grey cap Yellow, Dark Green stripe, striped sleeves, quartered cap
Kontrastat Mate Story Baileys Showgirl
2015
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap White, green checked, white sleeves, green striped, green cap
Attendu Lawmaking Omar Bradley
2014
Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap blue, light blue cross belts, blue sleeves, light blue diabolo, white cap Royal blue
Full Mast Nucifera Territories
2013
Dark Blue, Soft Blue Cross sashes, Soft Blue sleeves, Dark Blue Striped, White Cap Beige, beige sleeves, beige cap Dark Blue and Red halved horizontally, red collar, dark blue sleeves, red cuffs, dark blue cap, red peak
Karakontie Decathlete Stillman
2012
Royal blue, white stars, royal blue cap, white star White, violet cap Yellow, royal blue stars, yellow cap
What A Name Avantage Pearl Flute
2011
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Yellow, emerald green chevron, red cap Emerald green, dark blue epaulets and star on cap
Sofast Mac Row American Devil
2010-2001
2010
Yellow, emerald green chevron, red cap Red, yellow epaulets and sleeves, yellow and red quartered cap Light green, black seams, yellow sleeves, black seams, yellow and green quartered cap
My Name Is Bond Hung Parliament Maiguri
2009
Royal blue GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Dark blue, soft blue cross belts, soft blue sleeves, dark blue striped, white cap
Buzzword Siyouni Eightfold Path
2008
Royal Blue, Emerald Green sleeves, Red cap Dark blue, white star, red striped sleeves, white star on cap Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped cap
Soul City Milanais Jukebox Jury
2007
Green, Black chevrons on sleeves GREEN, Red epaulettes, Green sleeves, Green cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap
Young Pretender Shediak Stern Opinion
2006
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Blue, Yellow cap
Visionario Holocene Cicerole
2005
Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Green, Pink epaulettes and cap Royal blue, white pinstripes on back,
Multiplex Attima Kakofonic
2004
Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Pink, royal blue epaulets and cap White, orange collar, sleeves and cap
Early March Stop Making Sense Osidy
2003
Grey, pink cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Diamond Green Charming Prince Ershaad
2002
Blue, Silver yoke and cuffs, Yellow collar, Yellow cap,blue button Red, blue cross-belts, sleeves and cap Yellow, green star and sleeves, yellow cap
Le Vie Dei Colori Il Barone Zanyboy
2001
White, orange and white striped cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Dark blue, grey stars, dark blue cap, grey star
Guys And Dolls Bernebeau Kifissos
2000-1990
2000
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Grey, pink cap Black, white chevron hoop and cap
Okawango Vahorimix Lucayan Chief
1999
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap White, black hooped sleeves, red cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Ocean Of Wisdom Boutron Just A Poser
1998
Grey, pink cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Slickly Irish Prize Rhapsodist
1997
Grey, pink cap Green, white star, black and green hooped sleeves, black and green quartered cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Pinmix Trans Island Arnaqueur
1996
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap White and blue (quartered), yellow sleeves, blue cap
Fine Fellow Alpha Plus Speedfriend
1995
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Red, white triple diamond, white sleeves, red cap, white diamond Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap
Le Triton Cliptomania Radevore
1994
Royal blue, yellow cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star White, blue hollow box, hooped sleeves and cap
Indian Jones Goldmark Grand Monarque
1993
Beige and Brown check, quartered cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Chimes Band Sunshack Lost World
1992
Light blue, dark blue hoop, sleeves and cap Light blue and dark blue check, striped sleeves Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Kadounor Marchand De Sable Seaton Delaval
1991
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Pale blue, white and yellow check cap
Steinbeck Rainbow Corner Break Bread
1990
Beige, black sleeves and cap Red, royal blue chevron, white sleeves, blue cap Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap
Beau Sultan Eternity Star Acteur Francais
 

History

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The event was originally part of a series called the Prix Triennal. The first leg, the precursor of the modern version, was introduced in 1882. The second, for three-year-olds, began in 1883, and the third, for four-year-olds, in 1884. Each was restricted to horses owned by the breeder who foaled them. The races were initially held at Fontainebleau, and the juvenile division was contested over 1,100 metres.

The Prix Triennal was renamed in memory of Charles de La Rochette (1820–1889), a long-serving steward of the Société d'Encouragement, in 1889. It moved to Longchamp in 1892, and the two-year-old leg was cut to 1,000 metres. It reverted to 1,100 metres in 1893.

The series switched to Chantilly in 1906, and from this point the two and three-year-old parts were split into separate divisions for colts and fillies. They were abandoned during World War I, but substitutes were held at Maisons-Laffitte in 1918. The series returned to Longchamp in 1919, and to Chantilly in 1920. It was staged at Deauville in 1922, and on this occasion the juvenile legs were run over 1,000 metres. It resumed at Chantilly in 1923, and the split-race format continued until 1929.

The Prix La Rochette was cancelled three times during World War II, in 1939, 1940 and 1944. It was transferred to Longchamp with a new distance of 1,000 metres in 1941, and temporarily switched to Le Tremblay in 1943. In the post-war years it was usually held at Longchamp, but there were short periods at Chantilly (1947, 1,100 metres), Deauville (1955) and Chantilly again (1957–1959).

The distance of the race was progressively increased during the late 1960s. There were brief spells at 1,300 metres (1966–67), 1,400 metres (1968) and 1,500 metres (1969), before a sustained period over 1,600 metres began in 1970.

The Prix La Rochette was restricted to male horses from 1995 to 1999, and it was run at Chantilly from 1997 to 2000. It returned to Longchamp with a length of 1,400 metres in 2001.

Records

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Leading jockey (8 wins):

  • George Stern – Farnus (1901), Val d'Or (1904), Sidia (1906), Azalee (1908), Dagor (1912), Marka (1912), Mousse de Mer (1913), Banstar (1925)

Leading trainer (10 wins):

  • Robert Denman – Farnus (1901), Gouvernant (1903), Val d'Or (1904), Sidia (1906), Azalee (1908), Dagor (1912), Marka (1912), Mousse de Mer (1913), Banstar (1925), Esclarmonde (1926)
  • François Boutin – Neptunium (1971), Banjer (1973), Le Marmot (1978), Un Reitre (1979), Vorias (1980), Persepolis (1981), L'Emigrant (1982), Pasakos (1987), Linamix (1989), Indian Jones (1994)

Leading owner (10 wins):

  • Edmond Blanc – Marly (1892), Lucie (1899), Farnus (1901), Gouvernant (1903), Val d'Or (1904), Sidia (1906), Azalee (1908), Dagor (1912), Marka (1912), Mousse de Mer (1913)

Winners since 1979

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Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time
1979 Un Reitre Philippe Paquet François Boutin Stavros Niarchos
1980 Vorias Philippe Paquet François Boutin Peter Goulandris
1981 Persepolis Philippe Paquet François Boutin Stavros Niarchos
1982 L'Emigrant Lester Piggott François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:40.80
1983 Cariellor Yves Saint-Martin André Fabre Suzy Volterra
1984 No Pass No Sale Alfred Gibert Robert Collet René Aubert 1:48.70
1985 Kadrou Alfred Gibert Jean Laumain Henri Rabatel
1986 Grand Chelem Yves Saint-Martin Robert Collet Richard Strauss
1987 Pasakos Freddy Head François Boutin Niccolò Incisa Rocchetta
1988 Local Talent Cash Asmussen André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 1:43.20
1989 Linamix Gérald Mossé François Boutin Jean-Luc Lagardère 1:41.20
1990 Beau Sultan Freddy Head Criquette Head Ghislaine Head 1:39.30
1991 Steinbeck [a] Steve Cauthen André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 1:38.90
1992 Kadounor Guy Guignard Jean Laumain Henri Rabatel 1:45.10
1993 Chimes Band Dominique Boeuf Pascal Bary Ecurie I. M. Fares 1:48.90
1994 Indian Jones Cash Asmussen François Boutin Edouard de Rothschild 1:45.70
1995 Le Triton Walter Swinburn Criquette Head Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:46.40
1996 Fine Fellow Freddy Head Criquette Head Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:48.80
1997 Pinmix Alain Junk André Fabre Jean-Luc Lagardère 1:38.80
1998 Slickly Olivier Peslier André Fabre Jean-Luc Lagardère 1:40.10
1999 Ocean of Wisdom Cash Asmussen Pascal Bary Niarchos Family 1:48.50
2000 Okawango Olivier Doleuze Criquette Head Wertheimer et Frère 1:41.45
2001 Guys and Dolls Christophe Soumillon Paul Cole Anthony Speelman 1:21.10
2002 Le Vie dei Colori Thierry Thulliez Roberto Brogi Scuderia Archi Romani 1:21.10
2003 Diamond Green Christophe Soumillon André Fabre Lagardère Family 1:22.50
2004 Early March Olivier Peslier Criquette Head-Maarek Khalid Abdullah 1:22.20
2005 Multiplex [b] Christophe Soumillon André Fabre Khalid Abdullah 1:23.80
2006 Visionario Christophe Soumillon André Fabre HH Aga Khan IV 1:23.80
2007 Young Pretender Frankie Dettori John Gosden Princess Haya of Jordan 1:21.90
2008 Soul City Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. Patrick Fahey 1:22.70
2009 Buzzword Ahmed Ajtebi Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 1:22.83
2010 My Name Is Bond Christophe Soumillon Jean-Claude Rouget Daniel-Yves Trèves 1:20.50
2011 Sofast Olivier Peslier Freddy Head Wertheimer et Frère 1:25.24
2012 What a Name Christophe Lemaire Mikel Delzangles Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani 1:22.07
2013 Karakontie Olivier Peslier Jonathan Pease Niarchos Family 1:22.45
2014 Full Mast Thierry Thulliez Criquette Head-Maarek Khalid Abdullah 1:25.38
2015 Attendu Maxime Guyon Carlos Laffon-Parias Wertheimer et Frère 1:22.74
2016 Kontrastat[c] Theo Bachelot Stephane Wattel Plainfosse / Palos de Moguer 1:25.35
2017 Glorious Journey[c] James Doyle Charlie Appleby HH Sheikha Al Jalila Racing 1:26.42
2018 The Black Album Mickael Barzalona Jane Soubagne Didier Bouquil 1:24.86
2019 Kenway Theo Bachelot Frederic Rossi Le Haras De La Gousserie 1:20.35
2020 Go Athletico Aurelien Lemaitre Philippe Decouz Tanguy Moreux, Sas Racing et al 1:21.83
2021 Acer Alley Olivier Peslier Francis-Henri Graffard Merry Fox Stud Ltd 1:24.04
2022 Tigrais Aurelien Lemaitre Christopher Head Gerard Augustin-Normand & OTI Racing 1:20.03
2023 Beauvatier Maxime Guyon Yann Barberot Philippe Allaire & Haras D'Etreham 1:22.28

a Rainbow Corner finished first in 1991, but he was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry.
b Yasoodd was first in 2005, but he was placed fourth after a stewards' inquiry.
c The 2016 & 2017 races were run at Saint-Cloud while Longchamp was closed for redevelopment.

Earlier winners

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1882–1905

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  • 1882: Satory
  • 1883: Yvrande
  • 1884: Barberine
  • 1885: Jupin
  • 1886: Arlay
  • 1887: Stuart
  • 1888: Criniere
  • 1889:
  • 1890: Clairon
  • 1891: Chene Royal
  • 1892: Marly
  • 1893: Dolma Baghtche
  • 1894: Montlhery
  • 1895: Brunehilde
  • 1896: Roxelane
  • 1897: Madagascar
  • 1898: Franco-Russe
  • 1899: Lucie
  • 1900: Eryx
  • 1901: Farnus
  • 1902: Reine Margot
  • 1903: Gouvernant
  • 1904: Val d'Or
  • 1905: Sly Fox

1906–1929 (colts' division)

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  • 1906: Calomel
  • 1907: Schuyler
  • 1908: Hag to Hag
  • 1909: Ulm
  • 1910: Manfred
  • 1911: Petulance
  • 1912: Dagor
  • 1913: La Farina
  • 1914–17: no race
  • 1918: Observateur
  • 1919: Odol
  • 1920: Arbre Sec
  • 1921: Sombrero
  • 1922: Sao Paulo
  • 1923: Scaramouche
  • 1924: Lezignan
  • 1925: Banstar
  • 1926: Andorra
  • 1927: Seymour
  • 1928: Rosolio
  • 1929: Pearlash

1906–1929 (fillies' division)

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  • 1906: Sidia
  • 1907: Scabieuse
  • 1908: Azalee
  • 1909: Urgulosa
  • 1910: Brume
  • 1911: Qu'elle Est Belle
  • 1912: Marka
  • 1913: Mousse de Mer
  • 1914–17: no race
  • 1918: Stearine
  • 1919: La Chiffa
  • 1920: Farthing
  • 1921: Hyperite
  • 1922: Pomare
  • 1923: Carnation
  • 1924: Canalette
  • 1925: Solette
  • 1926: Esclarmonde
  • 1927: Roahouga
  • 1928: Necklace
  • 1929: Swiss Miss

1930–1978

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  • 1930: Pearl Cap
  • 1931: La Bourrasque
  • 1932: Negundo
  • 1933: Cingalaise
  • 1934: Aromate
  • 1935: Mistress Ford
  • 1936: Catherinette
  • 1937: Shrew
  • 1938: Canzoni
  • 1939–40: no race
  • 1941: Esmeralda
  • 1942: Caravelle / Dogat *
  • 1943: Le Volcan
  • 1944: no race
  • 1945: Tourmente
  • 1946: Djelal
  • 1947: Balle Negre
  • 1948: Musette
  • 1949: Janus
  • 1950: La Taglioni
  • 1951: Luzon
  • 1952: Cobalt
  • 1953: Ferriol
  • 1954: Tactic
  • 1955: Belle Epoque
  • 1956: Franc Luron
  • 1957: Nubile
  • 1958: Iadwiga
  • 1959: Hautain
  • 1960: Cocomel
  • 1961: La Sega
  • 1962: Wideawake
  • 1963: Takawalk
  • 1964: Shamirah
  • 1965: Silver Shark
  • 1966: Monatrea
  • 1967: Vent du Nord
  • 1968: Mia Pola
  • 1969:
  • 1970: Dictus
  • 1971: Neptunium
  • 1972: Satingo
  • 1973: Banjer
  • 1974: Dandy Lute
  • 1975: Monsieur Dian
  • 1976: Command Freddy
  • 1977: River Knight
  • 1978: Le Marmot

* The 1942 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners.

See also

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References

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