Prix de la Grotte

Prix de la Grotte
Group 3 race
LocationLongchamp Racecourse
Paris, France
Inaugurated1889
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,600 metres (1 mile)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree-year-old fillies[1]
Weight57 kg[1]
Purse€80,000 (2020)
1st: €40,000[1]
Prix de la Grotte
2024
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Pink and black checked, pink sleeves, checked cap Brown, red cap
Candala Minoushka Tulipa Chope
Previous years
2023
Royal blue, white seams, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Red and green checked, red sleeves, striped cap White, violet cap
Blue Rose Cen Lindy Palerma
2022
Dark Blue, Light Blue hoop and armlets, hooped cap Maroon, grey striped sleeves, striped cap White, black chevrons, sleeves and cap
Rosacea Daisy Maisy Mangoustine
2021
Red and green checked, red sleeves, striped cap Black, red hoops on sleeves, red cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Cirona Silvestri King's Harlequin
2020-2011
2020
Maroon Grey, maroon chevron, maroon sleeves, grey cap White, light green and dark green cross-belts, light green and dark green quartered cap
Tropbeau Dream And Do Tickle Me Green
2019
Royal blue Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Maroon and dark blue quartered, halved sleeves, checked cap
Castle Lady Imperial Charm Epistrophy
2018
Royal blue Black, white spots, black sleeves, white armlets, black cap, white spots Dark blue, white inverted triangle and sleeves
Musis Amica Sea Prose Latita
2017
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap Orange and light blue stripes, black cap Red, emerald green chevron, red sleeves, red cap, emerald green star
Senga La Sardane Lady Frankel
2016
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Yellow, white sleeves, yellow cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap
Qemah Kenriya Antonoe
2015
Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Light green, maroon chevron and seams on sleeves, quartered cap emerald Green, Red epaulettes
Mexican Gold Penorka Vedouma
2014
Yellow, light blue epaulets, light blue cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Lesstalk In Paris Straight Thinking Indonesienne
2013
Yellow, white sleeves, yellow cap Royal blue Royal blue, white stars, royal blue cap, white star
Kenhope Tasaday Topaze Blanche
2012
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Royal blue Emerald green, white diamond, halved sleeves
Beauty Parlour Woven Lace Miss Carmie
2011
Red, emerald green chevron, red sleeves, red cap, emerald green star White, violet cap Pink, light blue chevron and cap
Golden Lilac Mixed Intention Whip And Win
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue Grey, maroon chevron, maroon sleeves, maroon cap emerald Green, Red epaulettes
Anna Salai Gotlandia Rosanara
2009
Green, pink sleeves, blue cap Light blue, white stripe, white cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap
Tamazirte Soneva Proportional
2008
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Orange, pink star, pink sleeves, orange stars, orange cap
Zarkava Conference Call Lessing
2007
Emerald green, chocolate epaulettes and cap Red, white triple diamond, white sleeves, diamond on cap Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Darjina Missvinski Chinandega
2006
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap
Daltaya Quiet Royal Price Tag
2005
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Slate grey, royal blue cap, gold tassel Red, white hoops, striped sleeves, hoop on cap
Divine Proportions Ysoldina Gorella
2004
Red, emerald green chevron, red sleeves, red cap, emerald green star Dark blue, pink triple diamond, pink sleeves, dark blue cap, pink diamond Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap
Grey Lilas Petit Calva Denebola
2003
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow, black hoop, black sleeves, quartered cap Yellow, light blue epaulets, light blue cap
Maiden Tower Fidelio's Miracle Welcome Millenium
2002
Dark blue Dark green, black diamonds and armlets, dark green cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Sophisticat Dublino Firth Of Lorne
2001
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Quarter Note Amonita Born Something
2000-1991
2000
Pink, royal blue diamonds, striped sleeves and diamond on cap Dark blue, orange epaulets and cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Lady Of Chad Texalina Gold Round
1999
White and blue (quartered), yellow sleeves, blue cap Grey, pink cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Venize Visionnaire Juvenia
1998
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Green, pink sleeves, black cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Zalaiyka Miss Berbere Country Belle
1997
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Light blue and white checked, halved sleeves, white cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Always Loyal Mousse Glacee Green Lady
1996
Blue, orange hoop and cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Shake The Yoke Raisonnable Miss Tahiti
1995
Red White, Blue epaulettes, and star on cap Red, green diamond, green sleeves and diamonds on cap
Matiara Shaanxi Carling
1994
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Grey, red armlets, black cap
Flagbird East Of The Moon Belle Argentine
1993
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Beige and Brown check, quartered cap
Baya Gold Splash Hawk Beauty
1992
Yellow and light blue (halved), black cap dark Green, Pink epaulettes and cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Absurde Guislaine Verveine
1991
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Beige and Brown check, quartered cap Green, pink epaulets and cap, white sleeves
Danseuse Du Soir La Carene Polemic
1990-1988
1990
Green, pink epaulets and cap, white sleeves WHITE and CHOCOLATE HOOPS, white cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Houseproud Mackla Sous Entendu
1989
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap Yellow, red disc, blue sleeves and cap
Keniant Irish Order Charara
1988
Green, red armlets and cap White, orange hoop, black sleeves, orange armlets, black cap White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap
Silver Lane Sacre Look Harmless Albatross
 

The Prix de la Grotte is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile) at Longchamp in April.

History

The event was established in 1889, and it was originally open to colts and fillies aged three or older.[2] Its format varied during the early part of its history.

The modern version of the Prix de la Grotte was introduced in 1952. From this point it was restricted to three-year-old fillies, and was initially contested over 1,600 metres. It was designed to serve as a trial for the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches.

The race's distance was modified several times during the 1960s. It was run over 1,400 metres (1965), 1,300 metres (1966) and 1,500 metres (1967) before reverting to 1,600 metres in 1968.

Several winners of the modern Prix de la Grotte have achieved victory in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches. The first was Apollonia in 1956, and the most recent was Blue Rose Cen in 2023.

Records

Leading jockey since 1952 (7 wins):

  • Yves Saint-Martin – La Sega (1962), Felicia (1963), Mirna (1964), Tonnera (1966), Pola Bella (1968), Koblenza (1969), Captive Island (1985)

Leading trainer since 1952 (8 wins):

  • André Fabre – Houseproud (1990), Baya (1993), Flagbird (1994), Grey Lilas (2004), Anna Silai (2010), Golden Lilac (2011), Mexican Gold (2015), Tropbeau (2020)

Leading owner since 1952 (5 wins):

  • Nelson Bunker Hunt – Gazala (1967), Pampered Miss (1970), Dahlia (1973), Nobiliary (1975), Hartebeest (1977)

Winners since 1980

Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time
1980 Aryenne Maurice Philipperon John Fellows D. G. Volkert 1:39.70
1981 Tropicaro Alain Lequeux Maurice Zilber Benjamin Coates
1982 River Lady Lester Piggott François Boutin Robert Sangster
1983 Mysterieuse Etoile Alfred Gibert Mitri Saliba Mahmoud Fustok
1984 Treizieme Lester Piggott Maurice Zilber Thomas Tatham
1985 Captive Island [a] Yves Saint-Martin Robert Collet Robert Sangster
1986 Northern Premier Cash Asmussen Georges Mikhalidès Mahmoud Fustok
1987 Sakura Reiko Tony Cruz Patrick Biancone Enshoku Zen 1:39.60
1988 Silver Lane Cash Asmussen Maurice Zilber Mahmoud Fustok 1:37.90
1989 Keniant Gary W. Moore Patrick Biancone Daniel Wildenstein 1:44.80
1990 Houseproud Pat Eddery André Fabre Khalid Abdullah 1:47.30
1991 Danseuse du Soir Dominique Boeuf Élie Lellouche Daniel Wildenstein 1:46.20
1992 Absurde Freddy Head François Boutin Chryss Goulandris 1:41.90
1993 Baya Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 1:45.10
1994 Flagbird Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 1:38.00
1995 Matiara Freddy Head Criquette Head Ecurie Aland 1:48.40
1996 Shake The Yoke Dominique Boeuf Élie Lellouche Serge Brunswick 1:36.70
1997 Always Loyal Freddy Head Criquette Head Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:41.30
1998 Zalaiyka Gérald Mossé Alain de Royer-Dupré HH Aga Khan IV 1:50.90
1999 Venize Olivier Peslier Robert Collet Arne Larsson 1:47.20
2000 Lady of Chad Gérald Mossé Richard Gibson John Martin 1:51.50
2001 Quarter Note Yutaka Take Henri-Alex Pantall Sheikh Mohammed 1:50.30
2002 Sophisticat Jamie Spencer Aidan O'Brien Magnier / Tabor 1:40.40
2003 Maiden Tower Christophe Lemaire Henri-Alex Pantall Sheikh Mohammed 1:48.80
2004 Grey Lilas Gary Stevens André Fabre Gestüt Ammerland 1:38.40
2005 Divine Proportions Christophe Lemaire Pascal Bary Niarchos Family 1:42.10
2006 Daltaya Christophe Soumillon Alain de Royer-Dupré HH Aga Khan IV 1:38.30
2007 Darjina Christophe Soumillon Alain de Royer-Dupré Zahra Aga Khan 1:38.40
2008 Zarkava Christophe Soumillon Alain de Royer-Dupré HH Aga Khan IV 1:44.70
2009 Tamazirte Christophe Lemaire Jean-Claude Rouget Vallée Martigny / Rabineau 1:42.78
2010 Anna Salai Maxime Guyon André Fabre Godolphin 1:38.33
2011 Golden Lilac Maxime Guyon André Fabre Gestüt Ammerland 1:43.62
2012 Beauty Parlour Christophe Soumillon Élie Lellouche Ecurie Wildenstein 1:37.82
2013 Kenhope Thierry Jarnet Henri-Alex Pantall Guy Pariente 1:50.73
2014 Lesstalk In Paris Christophe Soumillon Jean-Claude Rouget SARL 1:50.64
2015 Mexican Gold Vincent Cheminaud André Fabre Khalid Abdullah 1:37.98
2016 Qemah[b] Gregory Benoist Jean-Claude Rouget Al Shaqab Racing 1:38.14
2017 Senga[b] Stéphane Pasquier Pascal Bary Flaxman Stables Ireland 1:40.30
2018 Musis Amica Mickael Barzalona André Fabre Godolphin 1:46.85
2019 Castle Lady Mickael Barzalona Henri-Alex Pantall Godolphin 1:38.39
2020 Tropbeau Mickael Barzalona André Fabre Lady Bamford 1:40.78
2021 Cirona Maxime Guyon Christophe Ferland Ecurie Waldeck 1:43.71
2022 Rosacea Mickael Barzalona Stephane Wattel Haras De La Perelle 1:38.58
2023 Blue Rose Cen Aurélien Lemaitre Christopher Head Yeguada Centurion SL 1:45.07
2024 Candala Mickael Barzalona Francis-Henri Graffard HH Aga Khan IV 1:44.21
  1. ^ New Bruce and Silvermine finished first and second in 1985, but the race was awarded to the third-placed horse after a stewards' inquiry
  2. ^ a b The 2016 and 2017 races took place at Chantilly while Longchamp was closed for redevelopment

Earlier winners

  • 1952: Devinette
  • 1954: Baghicheh
  • 1955: Myriade
  • 1956: Apollonia
  • 1957: Epine Doree
  • 1958: Reluisante
  • 1959: Fiorenza
  • 1960: Sly Pola
  • 1961: Mopsy
  • 1962: La Sega
  • 1963: Felicia
  • 1964: Mirna
  • 1965: Clear River
  • 1966: Tonnera
  • 1967: Gazala
  • 1968: Pola Bella
  • 1969: Koblenza
  • 1970: Pampered Miss
  • 1971: Bold Fascinator
  • 1972: If
  • 1973: Dahlia
  • 1974: Paddy's Princess
  • 1975: Nobiliary
  • 1976: Riverqueen
  • 1977: Hartebeest
  • 1978: Tayyara
  • 1979: Nonoalca

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Prix de la Grotte". The French Black Type. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  2. ^ "1889 Prix de la Grotte". Le Gaulois. 8 April 1889. Retrieved 17 February 2013.