Coup de Genie (foaled May 7, 1991), which means "Stroke of Genius" in French, is an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 1993 Prix de la Salamandre.^[1] She is the sister of Machiavellian.^[2]

Coup de Genie's first race was on July 1, 1993 in Évry, where she came in 2nd place.

Her first win was a Group 3 win in the Prix de Cabourg on August 1, 1993.

She was again victorious, this time winning the Group 1 1993 Prix Morny on August 22, 1993.

Coup de Genie's luck did not stop there as for the 3rd time in 7 weeks, she won again. This time she won the Group 1 1993 Prix de la Salamandre.

Coup de Genie's last win came on April 5, 1994 when she won the Group 3 1994 Prix Imprudence.

Coup de Genie's last race was on September 18, 1994, where she finished in 4th at 1994 Prix du Pin.

Coup de Genie's descendants include:^[3]

c = colt, f = filly