Prix Rothschild

The Prix Rothschild is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late July or early August.

Prix Rothschild
Group 1 race
LocationDeauville Racecourse
Deauville, France
Inaugurated1929
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,600 metres (1 mile)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
fillies & mares[1]
Weight55 kg (3yo); 58½ kg (4yo+)[1]
Purse300,000 (2022)
1st: €171,420
[1]
Prix Rothschild
2023
Royal blue, yellow capRoyal blueRoyal blue, red cross of lorraine and armlets, yellow cap
Mqse De SevigneLife In MotionSauterne
Previous years
2022
Red, white seams, red sleeves, white cap, red starsMaroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Saffron BeachTenebrismGoldistyle
2021
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capemerald Green, Red epaulettesLight Blue and Red stripes, Red sleeves, Red cap, Light Blue star
Mother EarthSagamiyraSpeak Of The Devil
2020-2011
2020
Light blue, white epaulets, quartered capRoyal blue, white capClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
Watch MeHalf LightKnow It All
2019
White, maroon and purple striped sleevesWhite, emerald green hoop, white capGreen, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
LaurensWith YouObligate
2018
White, green hoop, white sleeves, white capRoyal blue, white capBlue, blue sleeves, blue cap
With YouCrown WalkRosa Imperial
2017
Royal Blue, Orange disc, striped sleeves and capWhite, brown chevron, white sleeves, orange capBlack, white spots, black sleeves, white armlets, black cap, white spots
Roly PolyVia RavennaSiyoushake
2016
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tasselDark blue, white stars on sleevesWhite, dark blue cap
QemahVoltaSteip Amach
2015
Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink capGREEN, red epaulettes, green capRoyal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap
Amazing MariaErvedyaBawina
2014
Royal blue, yellow capRoyal blue, light blue sleeves and capRed, white sash, royal blue cap
EsoteriqueMiss FranceIntegral
2013
Black and yellow stripes, red sleevesDark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white capYellow, white sleeves, yellow cap
Elusive KateDuntleKenhope
2012
Black and yellow stripes, red sleevesRed, emerald green chevron, emerald green capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Elusive KateGolden LilacMashoora
2011
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and capBlack and yellow stripes, red sleevesGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
GoldikovaSahpresaTimepiece
2010–2001
2010
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and capRoyal blue, white striped sleeves, white capBlack and royal blue stripes, royal blue stars on sleeves, check cap
GoldikovaMusic ShowElusive Wave
2009
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and capBlack and royal blue stripes, royal blue stars on sleeves, check capGreen, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
GoldikovaElusive WaveProviso
2008
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and capEmerald green, chocolate epaulettes and capRoyal blue, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap
GoldikovaDarjinaNatagora
2007
Emerald green, chocolate epaulettes and capPink, dark blue spots on bodyPurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
DarjinaMissvinskiSimply Perfect
2006
Emerald green, chocolate epaulettes and capRoyal blue, white seams, sleeves and capRoyal blue and red stripes, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap
MandeshaImpressionnanteTie Black
2005
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capLilac, Red and Black diamonds, Lilac sleeves, Red capRed, white hoops, striped sleeves, hoop on cap
Divine ProportionsShapiraGorella
2004
Black and yellow stripes, red sleevesRoyal blue, white striped sleeves, white capGreen, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
MarbyeMajestic DesertNebraska Tornado
2003
Royal Blue, Light Blue capDark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capBlack and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Bright SkySix PerfectionsMarbye
2002
Orange, light green large spots, light green sleeves, orange spots, orange cap, light green spotsBeige, black sleeves and capBlack and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Turtle BowDedicationProudwings
2001
Navy, White Stripes, White Stripes On Sleeves, White Star On Navy CapPurple, white cap, purple diamondWHITE, purple star, striped cap
AscensionJust SpecialSaying Grace
2000–1990
2000
Black and yellow stripes, red sleevesRoyal blue, white seams, sleeves and capBlue, white stripe, diabolo on sleeves, diamond on cap
Lady Of ChadDanzigawayIftiraas
1999
Dark blue, yellow hoop, armlets and spots on capBlack and yellow stripes, red sleevesOrange, grey cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, orange cap
Field Of HopeMiss BerberePresumed
1998
Green, pink sleeves, black capSilver, dark green sleevesYellow and black hoops, yellow cap
Miss BerbereFizzedKhumba Mela
1997
Pink, purple star, stars on sleeves and capBlack and white halved, sleeves reversed, red capDark Blue, White cross belts, checked sleeves and cap
DaneskayaRebecca SharpSupercal
1996
Black and yellow stripes, red sleevesGREEN, red epaulettes, green capGrey, pink cap
ShaanxiZaranndaHousa Dancer
1995
Yellow and black hoops, yellow capBlack and yellow stripes, red sleevesRoyal Blue, Light Blue cap
SmolenskShaanxiAgathe
1994
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capBlack and yellow stripes, red sleevesGrey, pink cap
HatoofSki ParadiseLunafairy
1993
Black and yellow stripes, red sleevesMcAlpine tartan, gold armlets and capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Ski ParadiseFresherElizabeth Bay
1992
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starGreen, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
Hydro CalidoMarble MaidenEuphonic
1991
White, red chevrons on body, quartered capGreen, red armlets and capWhite and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap
LearivaCrystal PathOnce In My Life
1990
Beige and Brown check, quartered capMauve, white sleeves, black cap, gold tasselMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Lady WinnerDaisy DanceCatherine Parr
 

History

The event was established in 1929, and it was originally called the Prix d'Astarté. It was named after Astarte, a goddess of fertility.

Deauville Racecourse was closed during World War II, and the Prix d'Astarté was not run in 1940. For the remainder of this period it was switched between Longchamp (1941–42, 1944–45) and Le Tremblay (1943).

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Prix d'Astarté was initially given Group 3 status. It was promoted to Group 2 level in 1982, and to Group 1 in 2004.

The race was renamed the Prix Rothschild in 2008. This was in memory of Guy de Rothschild (1909–2007), a prominent owner-breeder, and it was an acknowledgement of his family's contribution to French racing.

Records

Most successful horse (4 wins):


Leading jockey (6 wins):

  • Freddy HeadCarabella (1967), Prudent Miss (1970), Thorough (1982), Northern Aspen (1985), Navratilovna (1989), Hydro Calido (1992)
  • Olivier PeslierShaanxi (1996), Goldikova (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), Amazing Maria (2015)

Leading trainer (5 wins):

  • John Cunnington Sr. – Otero (1945), Procureuse (1947), Balle Negre (1948), Action (1968), Princess Arjumand (1973)
  • François MathetLilya (1958), Breloque (1960), Tin Top (1961), Tamoure (1965), Kirmiz (1972)
  • David Smaga – Thorough (1982), Elle Seule (1986), Navratilovna (1989), Leariva (1991), Miss Berbere (1998)
  • André FabreNashmeel (1987), Ski Paradise (1993), Smolensk (1995), Daneskaya (1997), Esoterique (2014)
  • Freddy HeadGoldikova (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), With You (2018)

Leading owner (4 wins):

Winners since 1980

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
1980Moon Ingraver3Gianfranco DettoriLorenzo BrogiRazza Spineta1:42.6
1981Epsiba4Jean-Claude DesaintHenri van de PoeleCathy Franco1:35.2
1982Thorough4Freddy HeadDavid SmagaAlan Clore1:34.3
1983Luth Enchantee3Maurice PhilipperonJohn Cunnington Jr.Paul de Moussac1:35.9
1984Meis El-Reem3Alain LequeuxOlivier DouiebBechara Choucair1:36.3
1985Northern Aspen3Freddy HeadOlivier DouiebAllen Paulson1:40.0
1986Elle Seule3Alain LequeuxDavid SmagaDavid Smaga1:37.4
1987Nashmeel3Pat EdderyAndré FabreKhalid Abdullah1:37.1
1988Gabina3Éric LegrixJ. C. CunningtonCountess Batthyany1:39.1
1989Navratilovna3Freddy HeadDavid SmagaIgnacio Correas1:38.0
1990Lady Winner4Éric LegrixMaurice ZilberEcurie I. M. Fares1:36.1
1991Leariva4Alain LequeuxDavid SmagaBaron Thierry van Zuylen1:37.2
1992Hydro Calido3Freddy HeadFrançois BoutinStavros Niarchos1:35.8
1993Ski Paradise3Sylvain GuillotAndré FabreZenya Yoshida1:39.4
1994Hatoof5Walter SwinburnCriquette HeadMaktoum Al Maktoum1:36.8
1995Smolensk3Thierry JarnetAndré FabreMrs Paul de Moussac1:35.6
1996Shaanxi4Olivier PeslierÉlie LelloucheTeruya Yoshida1:39.1
1997Daneskaya4Alain JunkAndré FabrePhilip Lau Sak-Hong1:39.4
1998Miss Berbere3Dominique BoeufDavid SmagaEcurie Seutet1:39.7
1999Field of Hope4Sylvain GuillotPascal BaryGrundy Bloodstock Ltd
2000Lady of Chad3Yutaka TakeRichard GibsonTeruya Yoshida1:38.9
2001Ascension3Gérald MosséMick ChannonNorman Cheng1:41.6
2002Turtle Bow3Christophe SoumillonFrançois RohautAndrew Crichton1:40.5
2003Bright Sky4Dominique BoeufÉlie LelloucheEcurie Wildenstein1:37.4
2004Marbye4Mirco DemuroBruno GrizzettiTeruya Yoshida1:36.7
2005Divine Proportions3Christophe LemairePascal BaryNiarchos Family1:39.9
2006Mandesha3Christophe SoumillonAlain de Royer-DupréZahra Aga Khan1:36.4
2007Darjina3Thierry ThulliezAlain de Royer-DupréZahra Aga Khan1:37.1
2008Goldikova3Olivier PeslierFreddy HeadWertheimer et Frère1:37.5
2009Goldikova4Olivier PeslierFreddy HeadWertheimer et Frère1:35.7
2010Goldikova5Olivier PeslierFreddy HeadWertheimer et Frère1:37.5
2011Goldikova6Olivier PeslierFreddy HeadWertheimer et Frère1:34.3
2012Elusive Kate3William BuickJohn GosdenTeruya Yoshida1:37.4
2013Elusive Kate4William BuickJohn GosdenTeruya Yoshida1:35.2
2014Esoterique4Pierre-Charles BoudotAndré FabreÉdouard de Rothschild1:37.86
2015Amazing Maria4Olivier PeslierDavid O'MearaSir Robert Ogden1:34.72
2016Qemah3Grégory BenoistJean-Claude RougetAl Shaqab Racing1:38.09
2017Roly Poly3Ryan MooreAidan O'BrienTabor / Smith / Magnier1:36.45
2018With You3Aurelien LemaitreFreddy HeadGeorge W. Strawbridge Jr.1:36.52
2019Laurens4P. J. McDonaldKarl BurkeJohn Dance1:36.71
2020Watch Me4Pierre-Charles BoudotFrancis-Henri GraffardTamagni-Bodmer / Vannod1:34.05
2021Mother Earth3Ryan MooreAidan O'BrienTabor / Smith / Magnier1:35.81
2022Saffron Beach4William BuickJane Chapple-HyamLucy Sangster, James Wigan, Ollie Sangster1:36.45
2023Mqse De Sevigne4Alexis PouchinAndré FabreBaron Edouard De Rothschild1:35.50

Earlier winners

  • 1929: Tivoli
  • 1930: Starlight
  • 1931: Celerina
  • 1932: Confidence
  • 1933: Arpette
  • 1934: Eleda
  • 1935: Rarity
  • 1936: Pamina
  • 1937: Aziyade
  • 1938: Tonnelle
  • 1939: Dixiana
  • 1940: no race
  • 1941: Thread
  • 1942: Picture
  • 1943: Thiorba
  • 1944: Laelia
  • 1945: Otero
  • 1946: Salamis
  • 1947: Procureuse
  • 1948: Balle Negre
  • 1949:
  • 1950: Fontaine
  • 1951: Marcalla
  • 1952:
  • 1953: Dynastie
  • 1954:
  • 1955: Tanina
  • 1956: Djanet
  • 1957: Careless Love
  • 1958: Lilya
  • 1959: Begrolles
  • 1960: Breloque
  • 1961: Tin Top
  • 1962:
  • 1963: Mona Louise
  • 1964: Palinda
  • 1965: Tamoure
  • 1966: Cover Girl
  • 1967: Carabella
  • 1968: Action
  • 1969: Zelinda
  • 1970: Prudent Miss
  • 1971: Madame's Share
  • 1972: Kirmiz
  • 1973: Princess Arjumand
  • 1974: Gay Style
  • 1975: Infra Green
  • 1976: Carolina Moon
  • 1977: Sanedtki
  • 1978: Clear Picture
  • 1979: Topsy

See also

References