Prix Jacques Le Marois

The Prix Jacques Le Marois is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbred colts and fillies aged three years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

Prix Jacques Le Marois
Group 1 race
1923 winner, Sir Gallahad.
LocationDeauville Racecourse
Deauville, France
Inaugurated1921
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorAga Khan Stud
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,600 metres (1 mile)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
excluding geldings
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Weight56½ kg (3yo); 59½ kg (4yo+)
Allowances
1½ kg for fillies and mares
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Purse€1,000,000 (2022)
1st: €571,400
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Prix Jacques Le Marois
2024
Light blue, yellow and light blue halved sleeves Dark green, dark blue hoop and armlets, star on cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Charyn Metropolitan Inspiral
Previous years
2023
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Royal blue, white seams, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Royal blue, light green hoops, royal blue sleeves
Inspiral Big Rock Light Infantry
2022
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Royal blue, light green hoops, royal blue sleeves emerald Green, Red epaulettes
Inspiral Light Infantry Erevann
2021
Silver, tassel on cap White, purple stripe, check cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Palace Pier Poetic Flare Order Of Australia
2020-2011
2020
Silver, tassel on cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap
Palace Pier Alpine Star Circus Maximus
2019
Purple, red star and sleeves, red cap, purple star Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Royal blue
Romanised Shaman Line of Duty
2018
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, light blue sleeves, dark blue striped, white cap Yellow, white sleeves, light blue striped, light blue cap White, green hoop, white sleeves, white cap
Alpha Centauri Recoletos With You
2017
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Royal blue, White cap Royal blue
Al Wukair Inns Of Court Thunder Snow
2016
Royal blue White, brown chevron, orange cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
Ribchester Vadamos Ervedya
2015
Royal blue, yellow cap Royal blue Orange, purple disc and cap
Esoterique Territories Wild Chief
2014
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel
Kingman Anodin Olympic Glory
2013
White, emerald green hoop Grey, maroon epaulets Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap
Moonlight Cloud Olympic Glory Intello
2012
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Excelebration Cityscape Elusive Kate
2011
White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Immortal Verse Goldikova Sahpresa
2010–2001
2010
Mauve, orange cap Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Maroon, grey diamond
Makfi Goldikova Paco Boy
2009
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Goldikova Aqlaam Virtual
2008
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap purple, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, yellow star.
Tamayuz Natagora Major Cadeaux
2007
Yellow, Dark Blue cross belts and sleeves Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Green, purple epaulets and sleeves, striped cap
Manduro Holocene Turtle Bowl
2006
Royal blue Yellow, Dark Blue cross belts and sleeves Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Librettist Manduro Peeress
2005
Royal blue White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
Dubawi Whipper Valixir
2004
White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Green, purple cross belts and cap
Whipper Six Perfections My Risk
2003
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, royal blue cap Yellow, black stripes on body and cap, blue armlets
Six Perfections Domedriver Telegnosis
2002
Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue
Banks Hill Domedriver Best Of The Bests
2001
Grey, pink cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Royal blue
Vahorimix Banks Hill Noverre
2000–1991
2000
Royal blue GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Muhtathir Sendawar Kingsalsa
1999
Royal blue Grey, pink cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
Dubai Millennium Slickly Dansili
1998
Green, white stars, striped sleevs, star on cap Pink Royal blue
Taiki Shuttle Among Men Cape Cross
1997
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap
Spinning World Daylami Neuilly
1996
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Spinning World Vetheuil Shaanxi
1995
Grey, pink cap Royal blue, red epaulets, striped cap Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Miss Satamixa Sayyedati Shaanxi
1994
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, red epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
East Of The Moon Sayyedati Mehthaaf
1993
Royal blue, red epaulets, striped cap Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Sayyedati Ski Paradise Kingmambo
1992
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Exit To Nowhere Lahib Cardoun
1991
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Hector Protector Lycius Danseuse Du Soir
1990–1988
1990
Royal blue, yellow chevron and armlets, black cap Grey, pink cap Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star
Priolo Linamix Distant Relative
1989
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Polish Precedent French Stress Magic Gleam
1988
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Blue, orange sleeves, black cap
Miesque Warning Gabina
1987
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Yellow, Black and Yellow striped sleeves, White cap
Miesque Nashmeel Hadeer
 

History

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The event is named in memory of Jacques Le Marois (1865–1920), a president of the venue's former governing body, the Société des Courses de Deauville. It was established in 1921, and was originally restricted to three-year-olds.

Deauville Racecourse was closed during World War II, and the Prix Jacques Le Marois was cancelled in 1940. For the remainder of this period it was switched between Maisons-Laffitte (1941–43, 1945) and Longchamp (1944). It returned to Deauville in 1946, and was opened to horses aged four or older in 1952.

The Fresnay-le-Buffard stud farm became the sponsor of the Prix Jacques Le Marois in 1986. From this point the event was known as the Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard-Jacques Le Marois.

The race was added to the Breeders' Cup Challenge series in 2010. The winner now earns an invitation to compete in the same year's Breeders' Cup Mile.[2]

Records

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Most successful horse (2 wins):


Leading jockey (8 wins):

  • Frankie DettoriDubai Millennium (1999), Muhtathir (2000), Librettist (2006), Al Wukair (2017), Palace Pier (2020, 2021), Inspiral (2022, 2023)

Leading trainer (7 wins):

  • François BoutinNonoalco (1974), Miesque (1987, 1988), Priolo (1990), Hector Protector (1991), Exit to Nowhere (1992), East of the Moon (1994)
  • André FabrePolish Precedent (1989), Miss Satamixa (1995), Vahorimix (2001), Banks Hill (2002), Manduro (2007), Esoterique (2015), Al Wukair (2017)

Leading owner (10 wins):

  • Marcel BoussacZariba (1922), Xander (1928), Cillas (1938), Semiramide (1939), Priam (1944), Coaraze (1945), Djelal (1947), Golestan (1948), Arbele (1952), Canthare (1953)

Winners since 1972

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Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time
1972 Lyphard 3 Freddy Head Alec Head Germaine Wertheimer 1:38.20
1973 Kalamoun 3 Henri Samani François Mathet Aga Khan IV 1:36.00
1974 Nonoalco 3 Lester Piggott François Boutin María Félix Berger 1:37.20
1975 Lianga 4 Yves Saint-Martin Angel Penna Daniel Wildenstein 1:34.60
1976 Gravelines 4 Gary W. Moore Angel Penna Daniel Wildenstein 1:35.10
1977 Flying Water 4 Yves Saint-Martin Angel Penna Daniel Wildenstein 1:44.20
1978 Kenmare 3 Alain Badel François Mathet Guy de Rothschild 1:38.60
1979 Irish River 3 Maurice Philipperon John Cunnington Jr. Mrs Raymond Adès 1:35.40
1980 Nadjar 4 Alain Lequeux Aage Paus A. D. D. Rogers 1:38.40
1981 Northjet 4 Freddy Head Olivier Douieb Serge Fradkoff 1:34.50
1982 The Wonder 4 Pat Eddery Jacques de Chevigny Marquesa de Moratalla 1:35.50
1983 Luth Enchantee 3 Maurice Philipperon John Cunnington Jr. Paul de Moussac 1:35.90
1984 Lear Fan 3 Pat Eddery Guy Harwood Ahmed bin Salman 1:34.90
1985 Vin de France 3 Éric Legrix Patrick Biancone Daniel Wildenstein 1:38.20
1986 Lirung 4 Steve Cauthen Heinz Jentzsch Gestüt Fährhof 1:36.40
1987 Miesque 3 Freddy Head François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:36.00
1988 Miesque 4 Freddy Head François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:38.60
1989 Polish Precedent 3 Cash Asmussen André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 1:37.30
1990 Priolo 3 Alain Lequeux François Boutin Ecurie Skymarc Farm 1:38.20
1991 Hector Protector 3 Freddy Head François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:39.40
1992 Exit to Nowhere 4 Cash Asmussen François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:40.80
1993 Sayyedati 3 Walter Swinburn Clive Brittain Mohamed Obaida 1:39.80
1994 East of the Moon 3 Cash Asmussen François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:35.70
1995 Miss Satamixa 3 Sylvain Guillot André Fabre Jean-Luc Lagardère 1:35.70
1996 Spinning World 3 Cash Asmussen Jonathan Pease Niarchos Family 1:39.10
1997 Spinning World 4 Cash Asmussen Jonathan Pease Niarchos Family 1:34.40
1998 Taiki Shuttle 4 Yukio Okabe Kazuo Fujisawa Taiki Farm 1:37.40
1999 Dubai Millennium 3 Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 1:44.30
2000 Muhtathir 5 Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 1:34.60
2001 Vahorimix [a] 3 Olivier Peslier André Fabre Jean-Luc Lagardère 1:38.80
2002 Banks Hill 4 Olivier Peslier André Fabre Khalid Abdullah 1:35.00
2003 Six Perfections 3 Thierry Thulliez Pascal Bary Niarchos Family 1:38.30
2004 Whipper 3 Christophe Soumillon Robert Collet Richard Strauss 1:38.40
2005 Dubawi 3 Kerrin McEvoy Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 1:37.90
2006 Librettist 4 Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 1:43.10
2007 Manduro 5 Stéphane Pasquier André Fabre Georg von Ullmann 1:37.40
2008 Tamayuz 3 Davy Bonilla Freddy Head Hamdan Al Maktoum 1:36.40
2009 Goldikova 4 Olivier Peslier Freddy Head Wertheimer et Frère 1:33.50
2010 Makfi 3 Christophe Soumillon Mikel Delzangles Mathieu Offenstadt 1:39.40
2011 Immortal Verse 3 Gérald Mossé Robert Collet Richard Strauss 1:38.30
2012 Excelebration 4 Christophe Soumillon Aidan O'Brien Smith / Magnier / Tabor 1:34.60
2013 Moonlight Cloud 5 Thierry Jarnet Freddy Head George Strawbridge Jr. 1:33.39
2014 Kingman 3 James Doyle John Gosden Khalid Abdullah 1:41.90
2015 Esoterique 5 Pierre-Charles Boudot André Fabre Édouard de Rothschild 1:36.12
2016 Ribchester 3 William Buick Richard Fahey Godolphin 1:36.16
2017 Al Wukair 3 Frankie Dettori André Fabre Al Shaqab Racing 1:38.51
2018 Alpha Centauri 3 Colm O'Donoghue Jessica Harrington Niarchos family 1:34.27
2019 Romanised 3 Billy Lee Ken Condon Robert Ng 1:35.16
2020 Palace Pier 3 Frankie Dettori John Gosden Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 1:38.06
2021 Palace Pier 4 Frankie Dettori John & Thady Gosden Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 1:35.96
2022 Inspiral 3 Frankie Dettori John & Thady Gosden Cheveley Park Stud 1:34.07
2023 Inspiral 4 Frankie Dettori John & Thady Gosden Cheveley Park Stud 1:36.62
2024 Charyn 4 Silvestre De Sousa Roger Varian Nurlan Bizakov 1:33.98
  1. ^ Proudwings finished first in 2001, but she was relegated to last place following a stewards' inquiry

Earlier winners

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  • 1921: Guerriere
  • 1922: Zariba
  • 1923: Sir Gallahad
  • 1924: Ivain
  • 1925: Coram
  • 1926: Saint Fortunat
  • 1927: Vitamine
  • 1928: Xander
  • 1929: Slipper
  • 1930: Pontet Canet
  • 1931: Pearl Cap
  • 1932: Henin
  • 1933: Arpette
  • 1934: Shining Tor
  • 1935: Aromate
  • 1936: King Kong
  • 1937: En Fraude
  • 1938: Cillas
  • 1939: Semiramide
  • 1940: no race
  • 1941: Princesse Palatine
  • 1942: Fine Art
  • 1943: Dogat
  • 1944: Priam
  • 1945: Coaraze
  • 1946: Sayani
  • 1947: Djelal
  • 1948: Golestan
  • 1949: Amour Drake
  • 1950: Fort Napoleon
  • 1951: Seigneur
  • 1952: Arbele
  • 1953: Canthare
  • 1954: Ti Moun
  • 1955: Klairon
  • 1956: Buisson Ardent
  • 1957: Balbo
  • 1958: Coup de Canon
  • 1959: Sallymount
  • 1960: Djebel Traffic
  • 1961: Net
  • 1962: Lebon M L
  • 1963: Hula Dancer
  • 1964: La Bamba
  • 1965: Astaria
  • 1966: The Marshal
  • 1967: Carabella
  • 1968: Luthier
  • 1969: Gris Vitesse
  • 1970: Priamos
  • 1971: Dictus

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Prix Jacques Le Marois". The French Black Type. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. ^ "2012 Breeders' Cup Challenge Schedule" (PDF). breederscup.com. Retrieved 27 August 2012.