Prix de Seine-et-Oise

The Prix de Seine-et-Oise is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Maisons-Laffitte over a distance of 1,200 metres (about 6 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late October or early November.

Prix de Seine-et-Oise
Group 3 race
LocationMaisons-Laffitte
France
Inaugurated1906
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,200 metres (6f)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight[1]
QualificationThree-years-old and up[1]
Weight59 kg
Allowances
1½ kg for fillies and mares
1 kg if no Group 1 win *
2 kg if no Group 2 win *
3 kg if no Group 3 win *
* since January 1
[1]
Purse€80,000 (2019)
1st: €40,000
[1]
Prix de Seine-et-Oise
2022
Yellow, blue checked, blue sleeves, yellow armlets, blue capGrey, dark blue stars, star on capEmerald green and white (quartered), purple sleeves, emerald green and white striped cap
Coeur De PierreLoubeisienVadream
Previous years
2021
Royal bluePea green, mauve capWhite and purple (quartered), diabolo on sleeves
EgotBrad The BriefMo Celita
2020-2011
2020
Pea green, mauve capYellow, blue checked, blue sleeves, yellow armlets, blue capDark blue, light blue chevrons on sleeves, light blue cap
Brad The BriefCoeur De PierreAir De Valse
2019
Green, yellow disc, yellow sleeves, spots on sleeves, green capRed, white star, white sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue capOrange, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap
Trois MilleAngel AlexanderIlanga
2018
White, royal blue seams and sleeves, yellow capMaroon, yellow epaulettes, maroon sleeves, maroon capWhite, orange disc, orange sleeves, orange cap
Snazzy JazzyThe Right ManForza Capitano
2017
Maroon, yellow epaulettes, maroon sleeves, maroon capGold, red spots, gold sleeves, quartered capYellow and Light Blue hoops, Yellow sleeves, Light Blue cap
The Right ManGold VibeSon Cesio
2016
Garnet, yellow epaulettes, maroon sleeves, maroon capGreen, yellow stripe, green sleeves, red capClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, silver peak
The Right ManPorthillyLa Rioja
2015
White, light blue hooped, white sleeves, light blue capGreen, yellow stripe, green sleeves, red capWhite, dark blue diamonds, white sleeves, dark blue armlets, white cap, dark blue quartered
GammarthPorthillyPenmaen
2014
White, light blue hooped, white sleeves, light blue capRed, yellow striped, black sleeves, red cap, yellow stripedWhite, blue hooped, red sleeves, white cap
GammarthCaledonia LadyCatcall
2013
Grey, red armlets, grey capBeige and Brown check, quartered capLight green, black seams, yellow sleeves, black seams, yellow and green quartered cap
KolonelWedge TrustMyasun
2012
lime green with dark blue seams, yellow sleeves, lime green cap with yellow peakRed, white spots, white capPink, blue diamonds, blue sleeves, pink armlets, pink cap
MyasunMaarekSabratah
2011
White, black stars on sleevesGreen, pink epaulettes, green sleeves, pink capEmerald green and canary (quartered)
Iver Bridge LadFred LalloupetDefinightly
2010-2001
2010
Emerald green and canary (quartered)White, emerald green stripe, red sleeves and capemerald Green, Red epaulettes
DefinightlyAlcohuazDalghar
2009
RedBlack and red diabolo, quartered capEmerald green, dark blue epaulets and star on cap
DunkerqueSalut L'AfricainBlue Cayenne
2008
Mauve, Black braces and capOrange, grey hoopsRed
Utmost RespectTizaDunkerque
2007
Orange, grey hoopsRed, white hoop, emerald green sleevesYellow, black seams, diamond on cap
TizaAdvancedMariol
2006
White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped capRed, white hoop, emerald green sleevesYellow, dark blue hollow box, dark blue and yellow striped cap
New GirlfriendAdvancedLuisant
2005
Green, white sash and red cap.Dark Blue and Orange quarteres, Orange sleeves, Dark Blue stars, Orange cap, Dark Blue starsRed, White hoops, Turquoise sleeves, White hoops, Turquoise cap, White hoop
Miss EmmaWelsh EmperorSoave
2004
Green, white sash, red capRoyal blue and yellow stripes, checked sleeves, royal blue capRoyal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlet, royal blue and white quartered cap
Miss EmmaStriking AmbitionPatavellian
2003
Red, White hoops, Turquoise sleeves, White hoops, Turquoise cap, White hoopDark green, light green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped capRoyal Blue, Light Blue cap
SoaveWelsh EmperorAmazon Beauty
2002
Red, white sash, royal blue capGreen, yellow stars on body and capBlack, white hoop and sleeves, red cap
DanehurstCaptain RioBinya
2001
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capDark blue, yellow armlets and capDark blue
Deep SleepMonnavannaImperial Beauty
2000-1991
2000
Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capBlue and white stripes, quartered cap
Danger OverKhasaylJezebel
1999
Blue, white stars on body, star on capLight green and dark green diamonds, dark green sleeves, light green capYellow, red epaulets
SeltitudeStella BerineTerroir
1998
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal blue
KeosBright FinishShmoose
1997
Royal Blue, White triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamonds on capWhite, Green sleeves, Hooped capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Dyhim DiamondLinoiseKistena
1996
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white capGarnet, green cross-belts and armletsDark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap
KistenaDon't Worry MeMoon Is Up
1995
Black, red seams, diabolo on sleeves, striped capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starowned by Stall Question
Hever Golf RoseTereshkovaGlenlivet
1994
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap
Spain LaneWessam PrinceWay West
1993
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white capRoyal blue, white cross-belts, hooped sleeves, white capRoyal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots
Dolphin StreetVolerisMidhish
1992
Yellow, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, red capRoyal Blue, Light Blue capLight blue, orange sleeves and cap
Central CityMonde BleuSilicon Bavaria
1991
RedGreen, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink capLight blue, orange sleeves and cap
Divine DanseDanzanteSilicon Bavaria
 

History

The event is named after Seine-et-Oise, a former department of France which encompassed parts of Paris. It was established in 1906, and was originally open to horses aged two or older. It was initially run at Maisons-Laffitte over 1,400 metres.

The Prix de Seine-et-Oise was abandoned throughout World War I, with no running from 1914 to 1918. It was staged at Saint-Cloud in 1920. It began a longer period at Saint-Cloud and was cut to 1,300 metres in 1929.

The race was cancelled twice during World War II, in 1939 and 1940. It was held at Maisons-Laffitte in 1941 and Le Tremblay in 1942. It took place at Maisons-Laffitte again from 1943 to 1945, and on the second occasion its distance was 1,400 metres.

In the post-war period, from 1946 to 1951, the Prix de Seine-et-Oise was usually held at Saint-Cloud. The one exception was in 1948, when it was switched to Longchamp. It returned to Maisons-Laffitte and was shortened to 1,200 metres in 1952.

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Prix de Seine-et-Oise was classed at Group 3 level. It was closed to two-year-olds in 1981. For a period it took place in mid-September.

The race was run at Chantilly in 1995, and again from 1997 to 2000. It was moved to late October or early November in 2002.

Records

Most successful horse (3 wins):

  • Fine Art – 1942, 1944, 1945

Leading jockey (5 wins):


Leading trainer (10 wins):

  • François Mathet – Menetrier (1948), Bel Amour (1951), Virgule (1954), Reinata (1955), Mystic (1957), Edellic (1959), Texanita (1964), Ancyre (1967), Zeddaan (1968), Bayraan (1974)

Leading owner (7 wins):

  • François DupréLa Melodie (1941), Menetrier (1948), Bel Amour (1951), Virgule (1954), Reinata (1955), Mystic (1957), Texanita (1964)

Winners since 1980

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
1980Kilijaro4Alain LequeuxOlivier DouiebSerge Fradkoff
1981Rabdan4Lester PiggottRobert ArmstrongRobert Sangster1:11.60
1982Sayyaf5Tony IvesBill O'GormanMoufid Dabaghi1:10.20
1983Maximova3Freddy HeadCriquette HeadHaras d'Etreham
1984Proskona3Cash AsmussenFrançois BoutinStavros Niarchos
1985Parioli4Maurice PhilipperonJohn Cunnington, Jr.Danny Arnold
1986Parioli5Maurice PhilipperonJohn Cunnington, Jr.Danny Arnold
1987Glifahda4Alain LequeuxDavid SmagaThierry van Zuylen
1988Bluebook3Alain BadelAlain FalourdMarquess of Tavistock1:09.90
1989Aliocha3Tony CruzFrançois BoutinEcurie Fustok1:12.70
1990Silicon Bavaria3William MongilRobert ColletSieglinde Wolf
1991Divine Danse3Freddy HeadCriquette HeadEcurie Aland1:11.20
1992Central City3Corey BlackRichard Hannon Sr.George Strawbridge1:11.10
1993Dolphin Street3Cash AsmussenJohn HammondStavros Niarchos1:13.10
1994Spain Lane3Thierry JarnetAndré FabreMaktoum Al Maktoum1:12.40
1995Hever Golf Rose4Jason WeaverJoe NaughtonMichael Hanson1:12.40
1996Kistena3Olivier DoleuzeCriquette HeadWertheimer et Frère1:11.30
1997Dyhim Diamond3Guy GuignardCarlos Laffon-PariasSalem Suhail1:11.80
1998Keos4Cash AsmussenJohn HammondNiarchos Family1:13.40
1999Seltitude3Thierry GilletJohn HammondNP Bloodstock Ltd1:15.10
2000Danger Over3Thierry ThulliezPascal BaryKhalid Abdullah1:12.20
2001Deep Sleep4Olivier PeslierAndré FabreMaktoum Al Maktoum1:12.20
2002Danehurst4Seb SandersSir Mark PrescottCheveley Park Stud1:13.00
2003Soave4Andreas BoschertAndreas TrybuhlStall Happy End1:14.60
2004Miss Emma4Frédéric SpanuJohn HammondTakahiro Wada1:12.10
2005Miss Emma5Frédéric SpanuJohn HammondTakahiro Wada1:09.90
2006New Girlfriend3Julien AugéRobert ColletRichard Strauss1:10.80
2007Tiza5Christophe SoumillonAlain de Royer-DupréSeroul / Plersch1:13.00
2008Utmost Respect4Paul HanaganRichard FaheyRumpole Partnership1:14.40
2009Dunkerque4Dominique BoeufCriquette Head-MaarekAlec Head1:15.70
2010Definightly4Thierry ThulliezRoger CharltonSimon & Rosalind Emmet1:13.10
2011Iver Bridge Lad4Michael O'ConnellJohn RyanThe Iver Lads1:14.10
2012Myasun5Maxime GuyonChristian BailletEcurie Jarlan1:14.60
2013Kolonel4Olivier PeslierMario HoferStall Helena1:15.10
2014Gammarth6Mickael BarzalonaHenri-Alex PantallGerard Mimouni1:13.38
2015Gammarth7Mickael BarzalonaHenri-Alex PantallGerard Mimouni1:13.60
2016The Right Man4Francois-Xavier BetrasDidier GuilleminPegase Bloodstock1:11.80
2017The Right Man5Francois-Xavier BetrasDidier GuilleminPegase Bloodstock1:10.53
2018Snazzy Jazzy3Gerald MosseClive CoxOlive Shaw1:12.10
2019Trois Mille3Alexis BadelStephane CerulisStephan Hoffmeister1:14.96
2020Brad The Brief[a]3Richard KingscoteTom DascombeChasemore Farm1:16.61
2021Egot[b]3Mickael BarzalonaAndré FabreGodolphin1:11.96

Earlier winners

  • 1906: Sourdine
  • 1907: Lamaneur
  • 1908: Negofol
  • 1909: Fils du Vent
  • 1910: Fils du Vent
  • 1911: Montrose
  • 1912: Bugler
  • 1913: Sardanapale
  • 1914–18: no race
  • 1919: Cri du Coeur
  • 1920: Samic
  • 1921: Hollister
  • 1922: São Paulo
  • 1923: Rosina
  • 1924: Niceas
  • 1925: Tapin
  • 1926: Rymenhild
  • 1927: Mourad
  • 1928: Take It Easy
  • 1929: Alma Savoia
  • 1930: Baoule
  • 1931: Clarawood
  • 1932: Assuerus
  • 1933: Jocrisse
  • 1934: Le Cyclone
  • 1935: Limac
  • 1936: May Wong
  • 1937: Pashavitch
  • 1938: Iskandar
  • 1939–40: no race
  • 1941: La Melodie
  • 1942: Fine Art
  • 1943: Dogat
  • 1944: Fine Art
  • 1945: Fine Art
  • 1946: Vagabond
  • 1947: Bir Ackeim
  • 1948: Menetrier
  • 1949:
  • 1950: Sarrau
  • 1951: Bel Amour
  • 1952:
  • 1953: Hurnli
  • 1954: Virgule
  • 1955: Reinata
  • 1956: Palariva
  • 1957: Mystic
  • 1958: Mon Triomphe
  • 1959: Edellic
  • 1960: Mincio
  • 1961: Opaline
  • 1962: L'Épinay
  • 1963: Vertueuse
  • 1964: Texanita
  • 1965: Fantastic Light
  • 1966: Ailes du Chant
  • 1967: Ancyre
  • 1968: Zeddaan
  • 1969: Democratie
  • 1970: Huntercombe
  • 1971: Fireside Chat
  • 1972: Calahorra
  • 1973: Abergwaun
  • 1974: Bayraan
  • 1975: Realty
  • 1976: Kala Shikari
  • 1977: Girl Friend
  • 1978: King of Macedon
  • 1979: King of Macedon

See also

References