Prix du Calvados

Prix du Calvados
ClassGroup 2
LocationDeauville Racecourse
Deauville, France
Inaugurated1970
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorShadwell Racing
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,400 metres (7f)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-old fillies
excluding Group 2 winners[1]
Weight55 kg
Penalties
3 kg for Group 3 winners[1]
Purse€130,000 (2021)
1st: €74,100[1]
Prix du Calvados
2025
Royal blueBlack, light green and black chevrons on sleeves, light green capMaroon
My HighnessFitzellaNandita
Previous years
2024
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tasselDark green, yellow hoop, yellow capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
SimmeringFraise Des BoisIron Bird
2023
Black, white chevron, orange yoke, yellow capPurple, white stars, white sleeves, purple stars, purple capWhite, violet cap
Les PavotsOrnellaiaLaulne
2022
Black, yellow and black halved sleeves, yellow cap, black starPurple, white stars, white sleeves, purple stars, purple capDark blue
WedSparkling BeautyNever Ending Story
2021
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white capRoyal blueWhite, black seams, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black star
AccakabaFleur D'IrisOscula
2020-2011
2020
White, black seams, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black starBrown, red capEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Fev RoverPlainchantKing's Harlequin
2019
MaroonWhite, blue stripes and armlets, striped capDark green and white diabolo, white and dark green diabolo on sleeves, dark green and white quartered cap
TropbeauMarietaWalk In Marrakesh
2018
Royal blueLight blue, grey armlets and capBlack, red hoops on sleeves, red cap
Beyond ReasonLagrandecatherineSicilia
2017
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white capWhite, maroon and purple striped sleevesLight blue, grey armlets and cap
PolydreamLaurensBonita Fransisca
2016
Dark blue, white chevron, white sleeves, dark blue armlets, white cap, dark blue checkedWHITE, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlet, dark blue cap, white diamondYellow, dark green stripe, striped sleeves, quartered cap
Cavale DoreeAsidious AlexanderBaileys Showgirl
2015
Light blue, orange epauletsRed, white sash, royal blue capClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
Great PageMarenkoKatie's Diamond
2014
White, violet capRed, yellow chevron, yellow sleeves, red armletsLight Blue
Queen BeeCalypso BeatSivoliere
2013
Grey, maroon epaulets, red capGreen, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink capYellow, white sleeves, yellow cap
SandivaStraight ThinkingStormyra
2012
Red, yellow epaulets, armlets and capWhite, emerald green hoop, white capBlack, gold spots on body and cap
Purr AlongSara LucillePremier Steps
2011
White, dark green chevron and cuffs, quartered capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capMaroon, light blue braces
Elusive KateMashooraSwitcher
2010–2001
2010
Yellow and blue stripes, blue cap, yellow starRoyal blue, grey epaulets, star on capYellow, black seams, black cap
MambiaMiss FiftyFork Handles
2009
Royal blue, white seamsGrey and Red check, Grey sleeves, Red capEmerald green, dark blue epaulets and star on cap
JoannaVirginia HallAmerican Nizzy
2008
Light BlueBlue, white spots on bodyPink, light blue chevron and cap
Elusive WaveAna AmericanaQueen America
2007
Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink capRoyal Blue and Light Blue diamonds, striped sleeves and capPurple, White chevrons, White sleeves, Purple armlets, quartered cap
ProvisoLaureldean GaleLady Deauville
2006
Yellow, White capPink, purple diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered capYellow, black seams, black cap, yellow star
Charlotte O FraisePoltavaMpumalanga
2005
Red, white sash, royal blue capBlue, white seams, white sleeves, white capPink, light blue chevron and cap
Confidential LadyQuiet RoyalQueensalsa
2004
Royal blue, red sash, white sleeves, red capWhite, red hoopRed, white hoops, striped sleeves, hoop on cap
Cours De La ReineRoyal CopenhagenGorella
2003
White, dark green inverted triangle and sleevesLight blue, black halved sleevesGrey, yellow stripe and cap
Green SwallowVia MilanoLeila
2002
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white capRed, emerald green triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves, white cap, emerald green diamondYellow and red (quartered), red sleeves, yellow armlets, quartered cap
Six PerfectionsLondonnetdotcomThe Wise Lady
2001
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white capPurple, yellow seams, hooped sleeves and star on capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Ya HajarLady High HavensBashful
2000–1990
2000
Navy, White Stripes, White Stripes On Sleeves, White Star On Navy CapGreen, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink capPurple, light blue star, star on cap
AscensionWooden DollPeaceful Paradise
1999
Orange, light green large spots, light green sleeves, orange spots, orange cap, light green spotsWhite and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped capdark Green, Pink epaulettes and cap
Lady VettoriCap CozGuthrun
1998
Yellow, black epauletsLight green and dark green diamonds, dark green sleeves, light green capWhite and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap
KareymahStella BerineTycoon's Dolce
1997
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsWhite and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped capYellow and light blue halved horizontally, light blue sleeves, black cap
Woodland MelodySainte MarineSeralia
1996
White, red disc, royal blue sleeves, white cap, red stardark Green, Pink epaulettes and capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Shigeru SummitDame D'HarvardGreen Lady
1995
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and capOrange, green cross-belts, check sleeves, quartered capDark red, black sleeves and cap
Blushing GleamLike A HawkWedding Gift
1994
Pale blue, white and yellow check capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starGrey and maroon (halved), hooped sleeves, maroon cap, grey star
Fairy PathQueen's GalleryMalafemmena
1993
owned by J LoreMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRoyal Blue, Light Blue cap
Far MistCherokee RoseBlue Burgee
1992
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starowned by P CozziGrey, pink cap
Cox OrangeRouquetteSissingaya
1991
GreyRed, royal blue chevron, white sleeves, blue capRed, dark blue hoop, white sleeves, dark blue cap
VerveineStormagainGuislaine
1990
Light blue, mauve halved sleevesMauve, light green epaulets, quartered capGreen, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
Green PolaMagic NightDanzante
 

The Prix du Calvados is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,400 metres (about 7 furlongs) and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

History

The event is named after Calvados, the department in which Deauville is located. It was established in 1970, and it was initially contested over 1,300 metres. It was extended to 1,400 metres and given Group 3 status in 1977.

The Prix du Calvados is currently the first Group race of the year in France exclusively for two-year-old fillies. It was sponsored by PMU since 2013 and by Longines from 2014 to 2016. The race was upgraded from Group 3 to Group 2 in 2018.

Records

Leading jockey (3 wins):

Leading trainer (4 wins):

  • François Boutin – Joberane (1973), Bernica (1980), Whakilyric (1986), Savannah's Honor (1987)
  • André Fabre – Cox Orange (1992), Proviso (2007), Tropbeau (2019), My Highness (2025)

Leading owner (3 wins):

Winners since 1975

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
1975TheiaYves Saint-MartinRaymond TouflanBaronne de Lopez-Taragoya
1976VirginJohn Cunnington
1977Lady Jane GreyYves Saint-MartinM ClementC Thieriot1:26.8
1978WaterwayAlfred GibertAage PausMichael Sobell1:25.7
1979ZolinanaFabrice PegurriJean LaumainHubert Seutet1:28.6
1980BernicaPhilippe PaquetFrançois BoutinJean Ternynck1:24.7
1981Exclusive OrderDominique VincentJohn Cunnington Jr.Paul de Moussac
1982MaximovaFreddy HeadCriquette HeadHaras d'Etreham
1983AlmeiraDominique VincentJ. C. CunningtonCountess Batthyany1:24.0
1984Helen StreetWillie CarsonDick HernSir Michael Sobell1:22.9
1985RayonnanteYves Saint-MartinRobert ColletMrs Daniel Bertrand1:30.7
1986WhakilyricEric Saint-MartinFrançois BoutinStavros Niarchos1:29.2
1987Savannah's HonorFreddy HeadFrançois BoutinAllen Paulson1:30.4
1988Oczy CzarnieTony CruzJean-Marie BéguignéEdouard E. de Rothschild1:24.9
1989ArousalWillie CarsonDick HernSir Michael Sobell1:30.4
1990Green PolaWilliam MongilGeorges MikhalidèsAlan Clore1:27.6
1991VerveineDominique BoeufÉlie LelloucheDaniel Wildenstein1:25.3
1992Cox OrangeSteve CauthenAndré FabreSheikh Mohammed1:30.0
1993Far MistGérald MosséFrancesco FlachiJean-Pierre Lore1:25.3
1994Fairy PathFreddy HeadDavid SmagaLord Weinstock1:28.1
1995Blushing GleamOlivier DoleuzeCriquette HeadJacques Wertheimer1:28.3
1996Shigeru SummitMathieu BoutinCédric BoutinRyoki Tanaka1:25.9
1997Woodland MelodyOlivier PeslierPeter Chapple-HyamRobert Sangster1:27.3
1998KareymahFrankie DettoriDavid LoderAhmed Al Maktoum1:26.7
1999Lady VettoriThierry GilletFrançois RohautAndrew Crichton
2000AscensionCash AsmussenMick ChannonNorman Cheng1:25.3
2001Ya HajarSteve DrowneMick ChannonJaber Abdullah1:23.7
2002Six PerfectionsThierry ThulliezPascal BaryNiarchos Family1:24.3
2003Green SwallowThierry GilletPhilippe DemercastelJohn Amerman1:27.1
2004Cours de la ReineChristophe SoumillonPeter Chapple-HyamClassic St Gatien P'ship1:32.3
2005Confidential LadyJean-Bernard EyquemSir Mark PrescottCheveley Park Stud1:28.3
2006Charlotte O FraiseChristophe LemaireRod ColletPaul Vidal1:30.5
2007ProvisoStéphane PasquierAndré FabreKhalid Abdullah1:21.1
2008Elusive WaveChristophe LemaireJean-Claude RougetMarc de Chambure1:26.2
2009JoannaDario VargiuBruno GrizzettiAllevamento dei Sette1:22.1
2010MambiaDavy BonillaJoel BoisnardRaymond Luce1:24.0
2011Elusive KateOlivier PeslierJohn GosdenMagnolia Racing / Hood1:25.6
2012Purr AlongUmberto RispoliWilliam MuirMuir Racing Prtnshp – Manchester1:24.9
2013SandivaFrankie DettoriRichard FaheyJoaan Bin Hamad Al Thani1:22.27
2014Queen BeeGregory BenoistÉlie LelloucheG Augustin-Normand & Ecurie La Boetie1:29.21
2015Great PageChristophe SoumillonRichard Hannon Jr.Middleham Park Racing LXXVIII1:23.17
2016Cavale DoreeJulien AugeChristophe FerlandEcurie Mill Reef Sas1:25.31
2017PolydreamMaxime GuyonFreddy HeadWertheimer et Frère1:23.21
2018Beyond ReasonWilliam BuickCharlie ApplebyGodolphin1:26.57
2019TropbeauMickael BarzalonaAndré FabreLady Bamford1:24.10
2020Fev RoverChristophe SoumillonRichard FaheyNick Bradley Racing 43 & Partner1:27.53
2021AccakabaMaxime GuyonChristophe FerlandWertheimer et Frère1:24.73
2022WedCristian DemuroMaurizio GuarnieriMohamed Saeed Al Shahi1:23.94
2023Les PavotsMickael BarzalonaFrancis-Henri GraffardHaras D'Etreham & Craig Bernick1:27.07
2024SimmeringDylan Browne McMonagleOllie SangsterAl Shaqab Racing1:25.84
2025My HighnessCristian DemuroAndré FabreGodolphin1:20.73

Earlier winners

  • 1972: Fiery Diplomat
  • 1973: Joberane
  • 1974: Margravine

See also

References

  • 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, 2024
  • france-galop.com – A Brief History: Prix du Calvados.
  • galop.courses-france.com – Prix du Calvados – Palmarès depuis 1983.
  • galopp-sieger.de – Prix du Calvados.
  • horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Prix du Calvados (2017).
  • pedigreequery.com – Prix du Calvados – Deauville.
Specific
  1. ^ a b c d "Prix du Calvados". The French Black Type. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
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