Prix Penelope

The Prix Penelope is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run over a distance of 2,100 metres (about 1 mile and 2½ furlongs) at Saint-Cloud in April.

Prix Penelope
Group 3 race
LocationSaint-Cloud Racecourse
Saint-Cloud, France
Inaugurated1905
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance2,100 metres (1m 2½f)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-old fillies[1]
Weight57 kg[1]
Purse€80,000 (2019)
1st: €50,400
[1]
Prix Penelope
2024
White, black seams, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black starLight blue, yellow starsNavy blue, white and red hoop, white armlets, white cap
Making DreamsSheema's RoseJe Zous
Previous years
2023
Royal blue, light blue sleeves and capWhite, royal blue stars, white and red diabolo on sleeves, white cap, red starRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Pensee Du JourSea Of RosesBe Happy
2022
Emerald green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink capBlack, orange chevron, orange cap, black diamondYellow and light blue halved horizontally, light blue sleeves, black cap
AgaveQueen TrezyAnne De Cleves
2021
Royal blueWhite, violet capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
PhilomeneIncarvilleAnasia
2020-2011
2019
Yellow, light blue epaulets, light blue capYellow, green cross-belts, chevrons on sleeves, stars on capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
CartiemPhoceeneRomanciere
2018
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue capBeige, beige sleeves, white capEmerald green, royal blue triple diamond, white cap, red stars
LuminateHomeriqueTosen Gift
2017
Yellow, royal blue stars, yellow sleevesWhite, emerald green hoop, white capPink, grey sleeves and cap
SistercharlieListen InRythmique
2016
Dark green, yellow capGreen, yellow stars, black sleeves and capSilver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel
CamprockThe Juliet RoseJadhaba
2015
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white capDark Blue, Light Blue hoop and armlets, hooped capDark green, red diamond, diamonds on sleeves
Queen's JewelSpring LeafPrincess Charm
2014
Royal blue, white sleeves, red chevrons, red capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capYellow, white sleeves, yellow cap
Goldy EsponyHug And A KissStormyra
2013
Dark blue, grey stars, dark blue cap, grey starRed, emerald green chevron, red sleeves, red cap, emerald green starDark blue, red armlets, yellow cap
FereviaBaltic BaronessLa Banderilla
2012
Light blue, emerald green chevron and star on capEmerald green and red diamonds, dark green sleeves, emerald green and dark green quartered capPurple and orange stripes, halved sleeves, white cap
WaldlercheCrecyRjwa
2011
Garnet, dark green cross-belts and armletsBlack and yellow stripes, red sleevesLight green, black seams, yellow sleeves, black seams, yellow and green quartered cap
Don't Hurry MePirikaSkallet
2010-2001
2010
Black, light green sleeves and star on capEmerald green, black collar, cuffs and capGreen, white sleeves, white cap, red star
DarioleMiddle ClubA Media Luz
2009
Orange, orange sleeves, dark blue capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white capYellow, white hoop and armlets
CelimenePlumaniaVilla Molitor
2008
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capRoyal blue, yellow chevron and armlets, black capemerald Green, Red epaulettes
GagnoaTop TossSanjida
2007
Green, light blue cross-belts, white sleeves and capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white capMaroon and royal blue chevrons, maroon sleeves, dark blue cap
Mrs LindsaySismixTopka
2006
Dark green and beige (quartered), dark green sleeves, beige armlets, quartered capemerald Green, Red epaulettesOrange and purple hoops, orange cap
GermanceSanayaAlix Road
2005
Blue, white stars on body, star on capRoyal Blue, Light Blue capBeige, brown sleeves, brown cap
Perfect HedgeArgentinaHermance
2004
Blue, red cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, yellow capBlue, red cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, yellow capWhite, maroon stars, white sleeves, star on cap
Ask For The MoonSuper LinaMiss France
2003
Red, white sash, royal blue capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starDark red, black sleeves and cap
HumouresqueSweet FollyCommercante
2002
Purple, pink capRoyal blue, red triple diamond and capWhite and blue (quartered), yellow sleeves, blue cap
Ombre LegereDziniganeKapria
2001
Grey, red chevron, striped capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capWhite, emerald green hoop, white cap
BaldwinaNadiaBellona
2000-1990
2000
Blue, white disc, white capOrange and purple hoops, orange capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
VolvoretaReve D'OscarSadler's Flag
1999
Black, light blue cross of lorraine, sleeves and capOrange and purple hoops, orange capBlack and yellow stripes, red sleeves
La SylphideAubergadeSunday Picnic
1998
Light blue, mauve spots on body and capGreen, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink capOrange and purple hoops, orange cap
AbbatialeWelsh AutumnChine
1997
Royal blue, yellow chevron and armlets, black capemerald Green, Red epaulettesRoyal blue, red triple diamond and cap
BrillianceDarashandehLa Nana
1996
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starDark red, black sleeves and capRed, pale green cap
TulipaCamilleAmiarma
1995
Royal Blue, Light Blue capowned by T AttaisMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
MuncieLoretta GianniValley Of Gold
1994
Grey, pink capYellow and light blue halved horizontally, light blue sleeves, black capWhite, light blue chevrons, armlets and cap
Diamond DanceMisbegottenSapsa Tango
1993
Green, pink epaulets and cap, white sleevesWhite and violet (quartered), striped sleeves, quartered capWhite and pink check, dark blue sleeves and cap
Wemyss BightDancienneMiss Kadrou
1992
Yellow and black hoops, yellow capemerald Green, Red epaulettesYellow and black hoops, yellow cap
TrampoliDaltawaGood To Dance
1991
Maroon and white diabolo, maroon sleeves, white capBlack, beige sleeves and capWhite, dark blue chevron, red cap
La MonalisaLegataireCrnagora
1990
Yellow, white hoop and armletsMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starLight green, hunter green sash, hunter green sleeves, quartered cap
Air De RienWhitehavenFleet Fairy
 

History

The event is named after two different horses called Penelope – a leading British broodmare foaled in 1798, and the winner of the Prix Royal foaled in 1820.

The Prix Penelope was established in 1905, and it was originally staged at Maisons-Laffitte.[2] It was initially contested over 2,000 metres.[3]

The race was abandoned throughout World War I, with no running from 1915 to 1919. It was held at Saint-Cloud in 1921,[4] and moved there more permanently in 1927.

The Prix Penelope took place at Longchamp from 1940 to 1942, and switched to Maisons-Laffitte in 1943. It was extended to 2,100 metres in 1944. It returned to Saint-Cloud and reverted to 2,000 metres in 1946. It was restored to 2,100 metres in 1950.

The present race grading system was introduced in 1971, and the Prix Penelope was subsequently classed at Group 3 level.

The Prix Penelope can serve as a trial for the Prix de Diane. The last horse to win both events was Pawneese in 1976.

Records

Leading jockey (5 wins):

  • George SternMuskerry (1905), Sais (1906), Roselys (1914), Samic (1921), Zariba (1922)
  • Rae JohnstoneLa Futaie (1940), Sylphide (1947), Corseira (1950), Arbele (1952), Sun Cap (1954)
  • Thierry JarnetMadame Est Sortie (1988), Wemyss Bight (1993), Diamond Dance (1994), Tulipa (1996), La Sylphide (1999)

Leading trainer (10 wins):

  • André FabreTrampoli (1992), Wemyss Bight (1993), Diamond Dance (1994), Muncie (1995), Tulipa (1996), Gagnoa (2008), Waldlerche (2012), Philomene (2021), Agave (2022), Pensee Du Jour (2023)

Leading owner (10 wins):

  • Marcel BoussacSamic (1921), Zariba (1922), Diademe (1930), Canzoni (1939), Esmeralda (1942), Corseira (1950), Arbele (1952), Adarca (1953), Janiari (1956), Demia (1977)

Winners since 1981

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
1981Last LoveSerge GorliPatrick BianconeSerge Lederman
1982All AlongSerge GorliPatrick BianconeDaniel Wildenstein2:23.40
1983SmugglyAlain BadelOlivier DouiebEdward Seltzer
1984Pampa BellaAlain BadelJean-François DaubinMrs A. Daubin
1985Blue TipCash AsmussenFreddie PalmerDavid d'Albis
1986TermienneDominique BoeufJean-Paul GalloriniPhilippe Faucampre
1987ProductiveFreddy HeadJ. C. CunningtonGeorge Ohrstrom
1988Madame Est SortieThierry JarnetYann-Marie PorzierGerald Levi2:34.20
1989BeheraTony CruzAlain de Royer-DupréHH Aga Khan IV2:16.10
1990Air de RienAlain BadelMyriam Bollack-BadelJacques Berès2:13.50
1991La MonalisaDominique BoeufÉlie LelloucheEdgard Zorbibe2:15.30
1992TrampoliSylvain GuillotAndré FabrePaul de Moussac2:18.70
1993Wemyss BightThierry JarnetAndré FabreKhalid Abdullah2:20.50
1994Diamond DanceThierry JarnetAndré FabreJean-Luc Lagardère2:18.70
1995MuncieOlivier PeslierAndré FabreDaniel Wildenstein2:21.30
1996TulipaThierry JarnetAndré FabreSheikh Mohammed2:15.70
1997BrillianceSylvain GuillotPascal BaryEcurie Skymarc Farm2:17.90
1998AbbatialeFrédéric SanchezDominique SépulchreGeorges Coude2:27.60
1999La SylphideThierry JarnetNicolas ClémentSibylle Egloff2:28.20
2000VolvoretaThierry ThulliezCarlos LernerMaria-Soledad Vidal2:21.90
2001BaldwinaFrançois-Xavier BertrasFrançois RohautBernard Cazenave2:41.30
2002Ombre LegereStéphane PasquierÉlie LelloucheEcurie Ferdane2:19.50
2003HumouresqueThierry ThulliezSir Mark PrescottCheveley Park Stud2:17.90
2004Ask for the MoonIoritz MendizabalJean-Claude RougetJean-Pierre Dubois2:17.10
2005Perfect HedgeThierry ThulliezNicolas ClémentNP Bloodstock Ltd2:22.10
2006GermanceIoritz MendizabalJean-Claude RougetNelson Radwan2:20.10
2007Mrs LindsayStéphane PasquierFrançois RohautBettina Jenney2:17.20
2008GagnoaStéphane PasquierAndré FabreSmith / Tabor / Magnier2:23.10
2009CelimeneYann LernerCarlos LernerGérard Laboureau2:21.30
2010DarioleGrégory BenoistPascal BaryHelen Barbe2:19.90
2011Don't Hurry MeIoritz MendizabalJean-Claude RougetJean-François Gribomont2:17.20
2012WaldlercheMaxime GuyonAndré FabreGestüt Bernried2:19.80
2013FereviaOlivier PeslierCarlos Laffon-PariasLeonidas Marinopoulos2:23.40
2014Goldy EsponyFabrice VeronHenri-Alex PantallHenri-Alex Pantall2:17.16
2015Queen's JewelMaxime GuyonFreddy HeadWertheimer et Frère2:18.19
2016CamprockMaxime GuyonPia BrandtEcurie du Grand Chene2:23.01
2017SistercharlieMaxime GuyonHenri-Alex PantallMme Jacques Cygler2:19.06
2018LuminateOlivier PeslierFreddy HeadHighclere Thoroughbred Racing2:13.08
2019CartiemCristian DemuroJean-Claude RougetG Augustin-Normand et al.2:16.14
no race 2020 [a]
2021PhilomeneMickael BarzalonaAndré FabreGodolphin / Monceaux / Skymarc2:15.68
2022AgaveOlivier PeslierAndré FabreExors of the late K Abdullah2:18.15
2023Pensee Du JourBauyrzhan MurzabayevAndré FabreBallymore Thoroughbred Ltd2:14.30
2024Making DreamsAlexis PouchinKarl BurkeBradley Racing / Burke2:37.71

Earlier winners

  • 1905: Muskerry
  • 1906: Sais
  • 1907: All Mine
  • 1908: Scarlet
  • 1909: Pierre Benite
  • 1910: Madeleine
  • 1911: La Becasse
  • 1912: Mongolie
  • 1913: Sweetness
  • 1914: Roselys
  • 1915–19: no race
  • 1920: Flowershop
  • 1921: Samic
  • 1922: Zariba
  • 1923: Fiasque
  • 1924: Isola Bella
  • 1925: Gandourah
  • 1926: Briseis
  • 1927: Carmelite
  • 1928: Tanais
  • 1929: Tour Eiffel
  • 1930: Diademe
  • 1931: Brulette
  • 1932: Incessu Patuit
  • 1933: Bipearl
  • 1934: Rarity
  • 1935: Clairvoyante
  • 1936: Royalebuchy
  • 1937: Sylvanire
  • 1938: Feerie
  • 1939: Canzoni
  • 1940: La Futaie
  • 1941: Longthanh
  • 1942: Esmeralda
  • 1943: Folle Nuit
  • 1944: Chambriere
  • 1945: Raita
  • 1946: Pirette
  • 1947: Sylphide
  • 1948: Princesse Kara
  • 1949: Cretonne
  • 1950: Corseira
  • 1951: Simonetta
  • 1952: Arbele
  • 1953: Adarca
  • 1954: Sun Cap
  • 1955: Senones
  • 1956: Janiari
  • 1957: Piriere
  • 1958: Dushka
  • 1959: Favreale / Ma Princesse[b]
  • 1960: Timandra
  • 1961: Hermieres
  • 1962: Monade
  • 1963: Maintenon
  • 1964: Carolle II
  • 1965: Cassette
  • 1966: Kaliopi
  • 1967: Straight On
  • 1968: Roseliere
  • 1969: Saraca
  • 1970: Hether
  • 1971: Cigaline
  • 1972: Rescousse
  • 1973: Brave Ketty
  • 1974: Pale Ale
  • 1975: Petit Monstre
  • 1976: Pawneese
  • 1977: Demia
  • 1978: Tempus Fugit
  • 1979: Saloon
  • 1980: Good to Beat

See also

References