The Prix Jean Romanet is a
Group 1 flat horse race
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in France open to
thoroughbred
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fillies and
mare
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s aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 2,000 metres (about 1¼ miles) at
Deauville
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in August.
History
The event is named in memory of Jean Romanet (1914–2003), a prominent figure in French racing. He devoted much of his life to the Société d'Encouragement, and served as general manager of the organisation from 1961 to 1986.
The Prix Jean Romanet was established in 2004, and it initially held Group 2 status. It was one of several new races designed to keep more fillies from being exported or prematurely retired to stud.
The race was promoted to Group 1 level in 2009.
Records
Most successful horse (2 wins):
* Satwa Queen – ''2006, 2007''
* Mqse De Sevigne - '' 2023, 2024 ''
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Leading
jockey
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(3 wins):
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Frankie Dettori
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– ''Folk Opera (2008), Ribbons (2014), Coronet (2019)''
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Leading
trainer (4 wins):
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André Fabre – ''Announce (2011), Romantica (2013), Mqse De Sevigne (2023, 2024)''
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Leading owner (2 wins):
* Steven & Gillian Lamprell – ''Satwa Queen (2006, 2007)''
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Khalid Abdullah – ''Announce (2011), Romantica (2013)''
* Helena Springfield Ltd – ''
Izzi Top (2012), Speedy Boarding (2016)''
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Baron Édouard de Rothschild - '' Mqse De Sevigne (2023, 2024) ''
Winners
Snow Fairy finished first in 2012, but she was later disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance.
See also
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List of French flat horse races
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References
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Racing Post
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Middle distance horse races for fillies and mares
Deauville-La Touques Racecourse
Horse races in France
2004 establishments in France
Horse races established in 2004