Summary
The Poule d'Essai des Poulains is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts. It is run over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile) at Longchamp in May. It is France's equivalent of the 2000 Guineas run in Britain.
| Group 1 race | |
| Location | Longchamp Racecourse Paris, France |
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| Inaugurated | 1883 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Website | france-galop.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres (1 mile)[1] |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-old colts[1] |
| Weight | 58 kg[1] |
| Purse | €600,000 (2022) 1st: €342,840[1] |
| 2022 | ||
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| Modern Games | Texas | Tribalist |
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| 2021 | ||
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| St Mark's Basilica | Colosseo | Breizh Eagle |
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| 2020 | ||
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| Victor Ludorum | The Summit | Alson |
| 2019 | ||
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| Persian King | Shaman | San Donato |
| 2018 | ||
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| Olmedo | Hey Gaman | Dice Roll |
| 2017 | ||
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| Brametot | Le Brivido | Rivet |
| 2016 | ||
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| The Gurkha | First Selection | Dicton |
| 2015 | ||
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| Make Believe | New Bay | Mr Owen |
| 2014 | ||
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| Karakontie | Prestige Vendome | Pornichet |
| 2013 | ||
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| Style Vendome | Dastarhon | Intello |
| 2012 | ||
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| Lucayan | Veneto | Furner's Green |
| 2011 | ||
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| Tin Horse | Havane Smoker | Venomous |
| 2010-2001 | ||
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| 2010 | ||
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| Lope De Vega | Dick Turpin | Shamalgan |
| 2009 | ||
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| Silver Frost | Le Havre | Westphalia |
| 2008 | ||
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| Falco | Rio de La Plata | River Proud |
| 2007 | ||
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| Astronomer Royal | Creachadoir | Honoured Guest |
| 2006 | ||
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| Aussie Rules | Marcus Andronicus | Stormy River |
| 2005 | ||
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| Shamardal | Indesatchel | Gharir |
| 2004 | ||
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| American Post | Diamond Green | Byron |
| 2003 | ||
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| Clodovil | Catcher In The Rye | Krataios |
| 2002 | ||
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| Landseer | Medecis | Bowman |
| 2001 | ||
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| Vahorimix | Clearing | Denon |
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| 2000 | ||
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| Bachir | Berine's Son | Valentino |
| 1999 | ||
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| Sendawar | Dansili | Kingsalsa |
| 1998 | ||
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| Victory Note | Muhtathir | Desert Prince |
| 1997 | ||
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| Daylami | Loup Sauvage | Visionary |
| 1996 | ||
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| Ashkalani | Spinning World | Tagula |
| 1995 | ||
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| Vettori | Atticus | Petit Poucet |
| 1994 | ||
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| Green Tune | Turtle Island | Psychobabble |
| 1993 | ||
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| Kingmambo | Bin Ajwaad | Hudo |
| 1992 | ||
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| Shanghai | Rainbow Corner | Lion Cavern |
| 1991 | ||
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| Hector Protector | Acteur Francais | Sapieha |
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| 1990 | ||
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| Linamix | Zoman | Funambule |
| 1989 | ||
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| Kendor | Goldneyev | Ocean Falls |
| 1988 | ||
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| Blushing John | French Stress | Tay Wharf |
| 1987 | ||
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| Soviet Star | Noble Minstrel | Glory Forever |
| 1986 | ||
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| Fast Topaze | Highest Honor | Art Francais |
| 1985 | ||
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| No Pass No Sale | Candy Stripes | Synefos |
| 1984 | ||
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| Siberian Express | Green Paradise | Mendez |
| 1983 | ||
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| L'Emigrant | Crystal Glitters | Margouzed |
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| Melyno | Tampero | Day Is Done |
History edit
Origins edit
The Poule d'Essai, an event for three-year-old colts and fillies, was established in France in 1840. It was inspired by two races in England, the 2000 Guineas (for colts and fillies) and the 1000 Guineas (for fillies only).
The race was initially staged at the Champ de Mars. Its first running was over one full circuit of the track (about 2,000 metres). It was cut to a three-quarter lap (1,500 metres) in 1841. It was cancelled due to insufficient entries in 1843 and 1844.
The Poule d'Essai was transferred to Longchamp in 1857. It was extended to 1,600 metres in 1867.[2] It was abandoned because of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. It continued to be run until 1882.[3]
Modern version edit
The Poule d'Essai des Poulains was created in 1883, when the Poule d'Essai was divided into two separate races.[4] The "Poulains" was restricted to colts, and the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches was reserved for fillies.
The events were cancelled throughout World War I, with no runnings from 1915 to 1918. There were two 1,800-metre replacement races at Chantilly in 1917.[5] The version for colts was called the Critérium d'Essai des Poulains.[6]
The "Poulains" and "Pouliches" were not run in the spring of 1940, but a substitute combining both races took place at Auteuil in October. Titled the Prix d'Essai, it was won by the colt Djebel.[7]
The Poule d'Essai des Poulains was held at Le Tremblay in 1943,[8] and Maisons-Laffitte in 1944 and 1945.[9]
The present race grading system was introduced in 1971, and the event was given Group 1 status. It was switched from Longchamp's middle course (moyenne piste) to the main course (grande piste) in 1987.
The leading horses from the Poule d'Essai des Poulains sometimes go on to compete in the Prix du Jockey Club. The last to win both races was St Mark's Basilica in 2021.
Records edit
Leading jockey (6 wins):
- Freddy Head – Green Dancer (1975), Red Lord (1976), Blushing John (1988), Linamix (1990), Hector Protector (1991), Shanghai (1992)
Leading trainer (11 wins):
- Robert Denman – Regain (1883), Archiduc (1884), Vinicius (1903), Gouvernant (1904), Val d'Or (1905), Ouadi Halfa (1907), Lord Burgoyne (1911), Dagor (1913), Le Traquet (1921), Sir Gallahad (1923), Asterus (1926)
Leading owner (8 wins):
- Edmond Blanc – Arreau (1896), Governor (1900), Vinicius (1903), Gouvernant (1904), Val d'Or (1905), Ouadi Halfa (1907), Lord Burgoyne (1911), Dagor (1913)
- HH Aga Khan IV – Buisson Ardent (1956), Zeddaan (1968), Kalamoun (1973), Blushing Groom (1977), Nishapour (1978), Ashkalani (1996), Daylami (1997), Sendawar (1999)
Winners since 1970 edit
a Faraway Son finished first in 1970, but he was relegated to third place following a stewards' inquiry.
b River Mist finished first in 1985, but he was relegated to fourth place following a stewards' inquiry.
c Noverre was first in 2001, but he was subsequently disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance.
d The 2016 and 2017 runnings took place at Deauville while Longchamp was closed for redevelopment.
e The 2020 running took place at Deauville on 1 June as Longchamp was closed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earlier winners edit
Poule d'Essai edit
- 1840: Giges
- 1841: Fiammetta
- 1842: Annetta
- 1843–44: no race
- 1845: Commodor Napier
- 1846: Philip Shah
- 1847: Tronquette
- 1848: Gambetti
- 1849: Experience
- 1850: Saint Germain
- 1851: First Born
- 1852: Bounty
- 1853: Moustique
- 1854: Nancy
- 1855: Monarque
- 1856: Nat
- 1857: Florin
- 1858: Brocoli
- 1859: Bakaloum
- 1860: Gustave
- 1861: Isabella
- 1862: Stradella
- 1863: Stentor
- 1864: Baronella
- 1865: Gontran
- 1866: Puebla
- 1867: Nicolet
- 1868: Gouvernail
- 1869: Consul
- 1870: Valois
- 1871: no race
- 1872: Revigny
- 1873: Sire
- 1874: Novateur
- 1875: Saint Cyr
- 1876: Enguerrande
- 1877: Fontainebleau
- 1878: Clementine
- 1879: Zut
- 1880: Le Destrier
- 1881: Promethee
- 1882: Barbe Bleu
Poule d'Essai des Poulains edit
- 1883: Regain
- 1884: Archiduc
- 1885: Xaintrailles
- 1886: Gamin
- 1887: Brio
- 1888: Reyezuelo
- 1889: Phlegethon
- 1890: Heaume
- 1891: Le Hardy
- 1892: Fra Angelico
- 1893: Le Nicham
- 1894: Beaujolais
- 1895: Launay
- 1896: Arreau
- 1897: Indian Chief
- 1898: Rodilard
- 1899: Perth
- 1900: Governor
- 1901: Cheri
- 1902: Retz
- 1903: Vinicius
- 1904: Gouvernant
- 1905: Val d'Or
- 1906: Eider
- 1907: Ouadi Halfa
- 1908: Monitor
- 1909: Verdun
- 1910: Sifflet
- 1911: Lord Burgoyne
- 1912: De Viris
- 1913: Dagor
- 1914: Listman
- 1915–18: no race
- 1919: McKinley
- 1920: Pendennis
- 1921: Le Traquet
- 1922: Mont Blanc
- 1923: Sir Gallahad
- 1924: Tapin
- 1925: Faraway
- 1926: Asterus
- 1927: Fiterari
- 1928: Dark Lantern
- 1929: Vatout
- 1930: Xandover
- 1931: Indus
- 1932: Le Becau
- 1933: Rodosto
- 1934: Brantome
- 1935: Kant
- 1936: Davout
- 1937: Drap d'Or
- 1938: Gaspillage
- 1939: Mac Kann
- 1940: Djebel
- 1941: Panipat
- 1942: Hexton
- 1943: Dogat
- 1944: Prince Bio
- 1945: Mistral
- 1946: Pactole
- 1947: Tourment
- 1948: Rigolo
- 1949: Amour Drake
- 1950: Tantieme
- 1951: Free Man
- 1952: Guersant
- 1953: Cobalt
- 1954: Cote d'Or
- 1955: Klairon
- 1956: Buisson Ardent
- 1957: Tyrone
- 1958: Pres du Feu
- 1959: Thymus
- 1960: Mincio
- 1961: Right Royal
- 1962: Adamastor
- 1963: Relko
- 1964: Neptunus
- 1965: Cambremont
- 1966: Soleil
- 1967: Blue Tom
- 1968: Zeddaan
- 1969: Don II
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Poule d'Essai des Poulains". The French Black Type. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "1868 Poule d'Essai". Ruff's Guide to the Turf for 1869. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "1882 Poule d'Essai". Le Figaro (in French). 24 April 1882. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "1883 Poule d'Essai des Poulains". Le Figaro (in French). 23 April 1883. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Courses à Chantilly". Le Gaulois (in French). 22 May 1917. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "1917 Critérium d'Essai des Poulains". Le Gaulois. 22 May 1917. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Djebel enlève le Prix d'Essai". Le Matin (in French). 28 October 1940. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Résultats de samedi, au Tremblay". Le Matin. 17 May 1943. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "La journée des Poules d'Essai à Maisons-Laffitte". Le Matin (in French). 13 May 1944. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- France Galop / Racing Post:
- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
- 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
- 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- galop.courses-france.com:
- 1840–1859, 1860–1889, 1890–1919, 1920–1949, 1950–1979, 1980–present
- france-galop.com – A Brief History: Poule d'Essai des Poulains.
- galopp-sieger.de – Poule d'Essai des Poulains.
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Poule d'Essai des Poulains (2017).
- pedigreequery.com – Poule d'Essai des Poulains – Longchamp.
- tbheritage.com – Poule d'Essai des Poulains.