Prix des Chênes

Prix des Chênes
2025
Light blue, white sleeves, light blue and red quartered capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white capOrange and green diamonds, striped sleeves, white cap
Oceans FourElasticCanalejas
Previous years
2024
White, dark blue capGreen, pink sash, white sleeves, pink capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
MisunderstoodNesthornCacofonix
2023
emerald Green, Red epaulettesDark blue, red diamonddark Green, Pink epaulettes and cap
ZabiariGrey ManRock The Kasbah
2022
Light green and dark green (halved), dark green sleeves, light green armlets, dark green capDark blueEmerald green, emerald green and white check sleeves, white cap
KubrickAdelaide RiverPivotal Trigger
2021
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capPink, purple diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered capMaroon, yellow hoops, maroon sleeves, yellow cap
Ancient RomeScherzoClaim The Crown
2020-2011
2020
Grey, maroon chevron, maroon sleeves, grey capDark blue, white chevron, quartered capRoyal blue, pink sash and sleeves
Policy Of TruthMouillageMy Kurkum
2019
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white capRoyal blue
EcrivainHopefulAl Dabaran
2018
Dark green, pink epaulettes, dark green sleeves, pink capOrange, yellow stripe, orange sleeves, yellow capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
AnodorInsandiShaman
2017
Royal blue, white capLight blue, dark blue spots, light blue sleeves, light blue capPurple, blue sleeves, purple cap, blue star
Stage MagicOlmedoZyzzyva
2016
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white capDark Blue and Red halved horizontally, red collar, dark blue sleeves, red cuffs, dark blue cap, red peakYellow, red star, stars on sleeves, red cap
StimulationHigh AlphaNational Defense
2015
Royal blueemerald Green, Red epaulettesSilver, tassel on cap
Cloth Of StarsVedevaniSixth Sense
2014
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Evasive's FirstDe TrevilleCherek
2013
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EctotElliptiqueDaraybi
2012
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Pearl FluteVisiyaniKitaya
2011
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Vizir BereSaint PellerinKadyny
2010-2001
2010
BeigeWhite, violet capWhite, red triple diamond, sleeves and cap
French NavyHavane SmokerSurfrider
2009
emerald Green, Red epaulettesdark Green, Pink epaulettes and capRoyal blue
BehkabadHelene SpiritEmirates Dream
2008
Pink, purple diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered capEmerald green and white check, striped sleeves, emerald green capYellow, black epaulets
Calvados BluesNaval OfficerCanwinn
2007
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Blue ChagallDubai TimeBeret Rouge
2006
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Spirit OneSan DomenicoCervinio
2005
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CarlotamixLinda's LadZato
2004
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Helios QuercusMusketierVatori
2003
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BagoValixirHappy Crusader
2002
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DalakhaniGreen ChannelGraikos
2001
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ShaanmerCaesarionNight Bokbel
2000-1990
2000
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EquerryMizzen MastPanis
1999
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JokermanWhyomePetroselli
1998
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starDark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white capRoyal Blue, White hoops and sleeves, Red and White hooped cap
GrazalemaWay Of LightZeitz
1997
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Second EmpireMuhtathirTenbyssimo
1996
Red, pale green capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal Blue, Light Blue cap
Nombre PremierMajorienPeintre Celebre
1995
Grey, pink capBlue, white cross-belts and sleeves, pink capRoyal Blue, Light Blue cap
ManninamixWinter QuartersMartiniquais
1994
White, blue hollow box, hooped sleeves and capGreen, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink capGrey, pink cap
Coco PassionPrivityDiamond Mix
1993
Royal Blue, Light Blue capGreen, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Gunboat DiplomacyCheyenne DreamArabian Sky
1992
White and violet (quartered), striped sleeves, quartered capYellow and black hoops, yellow capMauve, light green epaulets, quartered cap
DancienneDernier EmpereurRanger
1991
Green, yellow stripe, yellow capPale blue, white and yellow check capDark Blue, Mauve star, Dark Blue sleeves, Mauve stars, Dark Blue cap, Mauve star
LitronGreek AirSaintry
1990
White, blue hollow box, hooped sleeves and capGrey, pink capDark green
Reason To TrickCamayanDemocratic
 

The Prix des Chênes is a Group 3flathorse race in France open to two-year-old thoroughbredcolts and geldings. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

History

The event was originally open to two-year-olds of either gender. It was established in 1882, and was contested over 1,600 metres at Longchamp.

The race was abandoned during World War I, with no running from 1914 to 1919.

Due to World War II, the Prix des Chênes was cancelled in 1939 and 1940. It was held at Le Tremblay in 1943, and was cancelled again in 1944.

The race was cut to 1,400 metres in 1964. It reverted to 1,600 metres in 1966.

The Prix des Chênes left Longchamp after 1988. For brief spells it was staged at Saint-Cloud (1989–90, 1994), Évry (1991–93) and Chantilly (1995). It returned to Longchamp and was closed to fillies in 1996.

The race formerly served as a trial for the Grand Critérium. It is now more usually a trial for the Critérium International.

Records

Leading jockey (5 wins):

  • Frank O'NeillMongolie (1911), Pirpiriol (1912), Phusla (1920), Saint Hubert (1922), Cadum (1923)
  • Charles SemblatLucide (1924), Becassine (1925), Verdi (1928), Cassandre (1930), Vaucouleurs (1931)
  • Yves Saint-MartinTaraval (1963), Bord a Bord (1964), Stanleyville (1972), Captive Island (1984), Splendid Moment (1985)

Leading trainer (10 wins):

  • André FabreAlong All (1988), Manninamix (1995), Grazalema (1998), Equerry (2000), Shaanmer (2001), Carlotamix (2005), French Navy (2010), Cloth of Stars (2015), Akihiro (2016), Ancient Rome (2021)

Leading owner (6 wins):

  • Édouard de RothschildVertumne (1902), Cadum (1923), Bubbles (1927), Godiche (1929), Gonfalonier (1936), Irifle (1938)

Winners since 1978

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
1976Silk SlipperMaurice PhilipperonJohn CunningtonMichael Sobell1:45.8
1977JaazeiroPhilippe PaquetFrançois BoutinSouren Vanian1:38.7
1978DiscretionMaurice PhilipperonJohn Cunnington Jr.Michael Sobell
1979In FijarHenri SamaniMitri SalibaMahmoud Fustok1:40.00
1980DunphyFreddy HeadCriquette HeadGhislaine Head
1981Bon SangAlfred GibertMitri SalibaMahmoud Fustok
1982PluralismeFreddy HeadAlec HeadJacques Wertheimer
1983MendezCash AsmussenFrançois BoutinPhilip Niarchos1:47.10
1984Captive IslandYves Saint-MartinRobert ColletRobert Sangster
1985Splendid MomentYves Saint-MartinRobert ColletRichard Strauss
1986FotitiengFreddy HeadFrançois BoutinStavros Niarchos
1987Harmless AlbatrossAlain LequeuxRobert ColletRichard Strauss
1988Along AllCash AsmussenAndré FabreDaniel Wildenstein
1989FunambuleGuy GuignardCriquette HeadEtti Plesch1:41.70
1990Reason to TrickCash AsmussenJohn HammondHenri Chalhoub
1991LitronDragan IlicTheo GrieperSonja Wewering1:42.70
1992DancienneDominique BoeufÉlie LelloucheCharles Sarmant1:53.67
1993Gunboat DiplomacyOlivier PeslierÉlie LelloucheDaniel Wildenstein1:47.32
1994Coco PassionWilliam MongilJohn HammondHenri Chalhoub1:52.70
1995ManninamixThierry JarnetAndré FabreJean-Luc Lagardère1:46.70
1996Nombre PremierPhilippe SogorbAlain de Royer-DupréMarquesa de Moratalla1:44.80
1997Second EmpireMichael KinaneAidan O'BrienTabor / Magnier1:35.40
1998GrazalemaOlivier PeslierAndré FabreSheikh Mohammed1:49.60
1999JokermanJean-René DuboscJean-Claude RougetMrs Bertrand Clin1:38.50
2000EquerryFrankie DettoriAndré FabreSheikh Mohammed1:38.05
2001ShaanmerOlivier PeslierAndré FabreEdouard de Rothschild1:46.50
2002DalakhaniChristophe SoumillonAlain de Royer-DupréHH Aga Khan IV1:41.70
2003BagoThierry GilletJonathan PeaseNiarchos Family1:39.30
2004Helios QuercusAlexandre RousselCyriaque DiardThierry Maudet1:40.60
2005CarlotamixThierry JarnetAndré FabreHH Aga Khan IV1:42.80
2006Spirit OneDominique BoeufPhilippe DemercastelBouzid Chehboub1:45.10
2007Blue ChagallJohan VictoireHenri-Alex PantallWilliam Preston1:40.80
2008Calvados BluesIoritz MendizabalPhilippe DemercastelMalcolm Parrish1:43.30
2009BehkabadChristophe LemaireJean-Claude RougetHH Aga Khan IV1:39.30
2010French NavyMaxime GuyonAndré FabreGodolphin1:46.40
2011Vizir BereChristophe SoumillonDidier Prod'hommeBryan Lynam1:41.40
2012Pearl FluteUmberto RispoliFrancis-Henri GraffardPearl Bloodstock Ltd1:45.61
2013EctotGregory BenoistÉlie LelloucheAugustin-Normand / Vidal1:43.11
2014Evasive's FirstFranck BlondelFrederic RossiJean-Claude Seroul1:43.04
2015Cloth of StarsMickael BarzalonaAndré FabreGodolphin1:41.16
2016Akihiro[a]Maxime GuyonAndré FabreWertheimer et Frère1:38.12
2017Stage MagicJames DoyleCharlie ApplebyGodolphin1:38.77
2018AnodorAurelien LemaitreFreddy HeadEcurie Jean-Louis Bouchard1:41.12
2019EcrivainMaxime GuyonCarlos Laffon-PariasWertheimer et Frère1:40.97
2020Policy Of TruthMaxime GuyonPia & Joachim BrandtHaras Du Logis Saint Germain1:40.83
2021Ancient RomeMickael BarzalonaAndré FabreTabor / Smith / Magnier1:42.57
2022KubrickCristian DemuroJean-Claude RougetWhite Birch Farm1:41.80
  1. The 2016 running took place at Chantilly while Longchamp was closed for redevelopment

Earlier winners

  • 1882: Parthenope
  • 1883: Carmelite
  • 1884: Maman Berthe
  • 1885:
  • 1886: Concordia
  • 1887: Fumiste
  • 1888: Tire-Larigot
  • 1889: Master Gillam
  • 1890: Espion
  • 1891: Incitatus
  • 1892: Argenteuil
  • 1893: Chartreuse
  • 1894: Le Justicier
  • 1895: Epicharis
  • 1896:
  • 1897: Infant
  • 1898: Maurice
  • 1899: Love Grass
  • 1900: Saint Armel
  • 1901: Montgaillard
  • 1902: Vertumne
  • 1903: Feuille de Chou
  • 1904: Finasseur
  • 1905: Moulins la Marche
  • 1906: Imperia
  • 1907: Quintette
  • 1908: Kumamoto
  • 1909: Soleil
  • 1910: Faucheur
  • 1911: Mongolie
  • 1912: Pirpiriol
  • 1913: Oued
  • 1914–19: no race
  • 1920: Phusla
  • 1921: Syntheme
  • 1922: Saint Hubert
  • 1923: Cadum
  • 1924: Lucide
  • 1925: Becassine
  • 1926: La Desirade
  • 1927: Bubbles
  • 1928: Verdi
  • 1929: Godiche
  • 1930: Cassandre
  • 1931: Vaucouleurs
  • 1932: Pantalon
  • 1933: Denver
  • 1934: Ping Pong
  • 1935: Don Milo
  • 1936: Gonfalonier
  • 1937: Love Secret
  • 1938: Irifle
  • 1939–40: no race
  • 1941: My Drake / Tartarin *
  • 1942: Micipsa
  • 1943: Vole Vite
  • 1944: no race
  • 1945: Fasano
  • 1946:
  • 1947:
  • 1948: Fontenay
  • 1949: Eppi d'Or
  • 1950: Lavarede
  • 1951: Galeace
  • 1952: Corioline
  • 1953: Alba Nox
  • 1954: Fersen
  • 1955:
  • 1956: Mourne
  • 1957: Arsar
  • 1958: Tiepoletto
  • 1959: Tanata
  • 1960: Misti
  • 1961: Tracy
  • 1962: Beautiful
  • 1963: Taraval
  • 1964: Bord a Bord
  • 1965: Behistoun
  • 1966: Frontal
  • 1967: Verglas
  • 1968: Tuxpan
  • 1969: Experio
  • 1970: Maraschino
  • 1971: Banaldo
  • 1972: Stanleyville
  • 1973: Bayraan
  • 1974: Mariacci
  • 1975: French Swanee

* The 1941 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners.

See also

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