Prix Eclipse

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Prix Eclipse
Group 3 race
Location Chantilly Racecourse
Chantilly, France
Inaugurated1891
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Website france-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,200 metres (6f)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-olds
excluding Group 2 winners
Weight56 kg
Allowances
1½ kg for fillies
Penalties
3 kg if two Group 3 wins
2 kg if one Group 3 win
Purse€80,000 (2021)
1st: €40,000
Prix Eclipse
2023
Owner Saif Mohammad Alketbi.svg Owner Gerard Augustin-Normand.svg Owner Baron Edouard De Rothschild.svg
Dawn ChargerLaulneMr Fleurant
Previous years
2022
Owner Mr T S Palin.svg Owner James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd.svg Owner Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners LLC.svg
Eddie's BoyDenver ChopManhattan Jungle
2021
Owner Hisaaki Saito.svg Owner Stall Ad Episas.svg Owner Mr Alain Jathiere.svg
TopgearBest FlyingLovamour
2020-2011
2020
Owner Mr Alain Jathiere.svg Owner Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi.svg Owner Prime Equestrian.svg
PlainchantLegal AttackStardevote
2019
Owner Wertheimer and Frere.svg Owner Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd.svg Owner Ecurie Jean-Louis Bouchard.svg
DevilNina BailarinaGolden Boy
2018
Owner Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori.svg Owner Clipper Logistics.svg Owner Gerard Augustin-Normand.svg
Sporting ChanceSpace TravellerGraignes
2017
Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Mr A Mouknass.svg Owner Jean Justin Fournier.svg
Sound And SilenceCoeur De BeauteFrench Pegasus
2016
Owner haras d etreham.svg Owner Ecurie La Boetie.svg Owner Mrs Emma Bifova.svg
Sans EquivoqueKing Of SpadesFas
2015
Owner Wertheimer and Frere.svg Owner Gerard Augustin-Normand.svg Owner Gerard Augustin-Normand.svg
SasparellaTournyVenecia Style
2013
Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Gestut Ammerland star on cap.svg Owner Mrs T Marnane yellow cap.svg
KiramHigh DutyAnother Party
2012
Owner Comte Guillaume De Saint-Seine.svg Owner Abdullah Saeed BelHab.svg Owner Yves De Nicolay.svg
Penny's PicnicInterestingChef Oui Chef
2011
Owner Mr Guy Pariente.svg Owner Stall Eivissa.svg Owner Alain Morice.svg
KendamChica LocaHi Molly
2010-2001
2010
Owner Christian Henry De Villeneuve.svg Owner James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd.svg Owner Godolphin SNC.svg
Split TroisCaptain ChopSpirit Of Battle
2009
Owner Niarchos Family.svg Owner Mme Didier Ricard.svg Owner Khalifa Dasmal.svg
Eightfold PathIrish CatAbsolute Music
2008
Owner Stall Jenny.svg Owner Mr D Arundale.svg Owner Thurloe Thoroughbreds.svg
Smooth OperatorSaxfordBonnie Charlie
2007
Owner Lady O'Reilly.svg Owner Mme Didier Ricard.svg Owner Mr Joseph Allen.svg
DominguesSalut L'AfricainWar Officer
2006
Owner Wertheimer and Frere.svg Owner Mr Terry Cummins.svg Owner Stall Capricorn.svg
Iron LipsInvincible ForceAdamantinos
2005
Owner Mrs A Head.svg Owner Wertheimer and Frere.svg Owner Mr L Marinopoulos.svg
DamoiselleSweet TravelAlyzea
2004
Owner Mr T Jacobs.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Mr R C Strauss.svg
Imperial ApplauseCrossoverNipping
2003
Owner Mme Africa Cuadra-Lores.svg Owner Mrs A Head.svg Owner Marquesa de Moratalla.svg
BonaireVilladolideChineur
2002
Owner Mme Andre Fabre.svg Owner Wertheimer and Frere.svg Owner Mr R C Strauss.svg
ZinziberineAcagoTraou Mad
2001
Owner Baron T Van Zuylen De Nyevelt.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla France.svg
PerrexaHothaifahWar Zone
2000-1990
2000
Owner Mrs Susan McCarthy.svg Owner UNKNOWN.svg Owner R N Clay.svg
PotaroInzar's BestStunning
1999
Owner Ga Oldham.svg Owner C Berland.svg Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg
PeruginaContexteTouch Of The Blues
1998
Owner Ecurie Stella Maris.svg Owner Mr P D Savill.svg Owner Lady M Guerrico-Granard.svg
Stella BerineZirconiFelicita
1997
Owner Tony Wechsler and Ann Plummer.svg Owner Mr P D Savill.svg Owner Wertheimer and Frere.svg
Merlin's RingRoi GirondeGold Away
1996
Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg Owner Ecurie Skymarc Farm.svg Owner Mrs A Head.svg
Hurricane StateHeaven's CommandDissertation
1995
Owner Niarchos Family.svg Owner J Jones.svg Owner Wertheimer and Frere.svg
Titus LiviusStarmaniacSeattle Special
1994
Owner J Killer.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla France.svg Owner haras d etreham.svg
Top ShapePrivitySuper Vite
1993
Owner H Chaloub.svg Owner Mr R C Strauss.svg Owner Mrs Lucy Young Boutin.svg
Wood Of BinnVolochineEternal Reve
1992
Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Allen E Paulson.svg Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg
Elizabeth BayWixonFirm Friend
1991
Owner E Zorbibe.svg Owner Vivian Guy.svg Owner Mrs Lucy Young Boutin.svg
CardounPia BrideStormagain
1990
Owner Mr Robin F Scully.svg Owner E Zorbibe.svg Owner H Chaloub.svg
Crack RegimentAs Que ToRiver Traffic
 

The Prix Eclipse is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 1,200 metres (about 6 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.

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History

The event is named after the 18th-century racehorse Eclipse. It was established in 1891, and was originally contested at Maisons-Laffitte over 1,200 metres. It was extended to 1,400 metres in 1905, and to 1,600 metres in 1908.

The race was abandoned throughout World War I, with no running from 1914 to 1918. It was run over 1,500 metres in 1919. It was transferred to Saint-Cloud and cut to 1,300 metres in 1920. It returned to Maisons-Laffitte in 1923, and reverted to 1,200 metres in 1925.

Due to World War II, the Prix Eclipse was cancelled from 1939 to 1944. It resumed at Saint-Cloud with a distance of 1,500 metres in 1945. It was contested over 1,200 metres in 1946, and 1,600 metres in 1947. A new period over 1,200 metres began in 1948.

The race was run over 1,300 metres at Maisons-Laffitte in 1954. It returned to its previous length at Saint-Cloud in 1955. It was restored to 1,300 metres in 1966.

The Prix Eclipse was staged at Deauville from 1994 to 1996, and Saint-Cloud from 1997 to 2000. It was switched to Maisons-Laffitte and shortened to 1,200 metres in 2001.

In recent years, the race has had spells at Maisons-Laffitte (2001–03, 2005, 2010–11, 2016) and Chantilly (2004, 2006–09, 2012–2015).

Records

Leading jockey (4 wins):


Leading trainer (6 wins):


Leading owner (5 wins):

Winners since 1978

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
1978RamanoucheJacques HelouryFrançois Mathet HH Aga Khan IV 1:20.50
1979Suvero Philippe Paquet François Boutin Gerry Oldham1:22.10
1980Phydilla Alain Lequeux Olivier Douieb Robert Sangster
1981Pas de Seul Christy Roche David O'Brien Robert Sangster
1982Crystal GlittersAlfred GibertMitri SalibaMahmoud Fustok
1983DiamadaAlfred GibertGeorges BridglandMrs Paul Hexter
1984Breath Taking Freddy Head Criquette Head Robert Sangster
1985Beaujolaise Maurice Philipperon Dominique SépulchreEdouard Pouret
1986Holst Cash Asmussen André Fabre Khalid Abdullah
1987RadjhasiGuy Guignard Criquette Head Haras d'Etreham
1988LioubovnikEric Saint-Martin François Boutin Mrs François Boutin 1:25.10
1989Pole Position Dominique Boeuf André Fabre Daniel Wildenstein 1:24.60
1990Crack Regiment Tony Cruz John FellowsRobin Scully1:23.20
1991Cardoun Dominique Boeuf Élie Lellouche Edgard Zorbibe1:21.00
1992Elizabeth Bay Steve Cauthen André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 1:23.80
1993Wood of BinnFrédéric Sanchez John Hammond Henri Chalhoub1:27.50
1994Top ShapeFrédéric Sanchez François Doumen John Killer1:16.00
1995Titus Livius Cash Asmussen Jonathan Pease Stavros Niarchos 1:15.20
1996Hurricane State Walter Swinburn Peter Chapple-Hyam Robert Sangster 1:19.40
1997Merlin's Ring Olivier Peslier Ian Balding Plummer & Partners1:25.60
1998Stella Berine Sylvain Guillot Pascal Bary Ecurie Stella Maris1:22.70
1999Perugina Thierry Gillet Criquette Head Gerry Oldham1:22.70
2000Potaro Gérald Mossé Brian MeehanSusan McCarthy1:20.80
2001Perrexa Dominique Boeuf David SmagaThierry van Zuylen1:16.50
2002Zinziberine Christophe Soumillon André Fabre Elisabeth Fabre1:08.60
2003Bonaire Davy Bonilla Carlos Laffon-PariasAfrica Cuadra-Lores1:15.30
2004Tremar [a] Gary CarterTerry MillsTerry Jacobs1:11.20
2005Damoiselle Davy Bonilla Freddy Head Ghislaine Head 1:10.70
2006Iron Lips Olivier Peslier Carlos Laffon-Parias Wertheimer et Frère 1:12.60
2007Domingues Declan McDonogh Edward Lynam Lady O'Reilly 1:13.40
2008Smooth OperatorAndreas HelfenbeinMario HoferStall Jenny1:13.00
2009Eightfold Path Stéphane Pasquier Pascal Bary Niarchos Family 1:13.80
2010Split Trois Christophe Lemaire Yves de NicolayChristian de Villeneuve1:16.90
2011Kendam Maxime Guyon Henri-Alex PantallGuy Pariente1:14.70
2012Penny's Picnic Thierry Jarnet Didier GuilleminG. De St Seine & T. Delegue1:14.50
2013Kiram Christophe Soumillon Jean-Claude Rouget Aga Khan IV 1:11.79
2014Souvenir Delondres Maxime Guyon J.E. PeaseChristopher Wright1:13.32
2015Sasparella Maxime Guyon Carlos Laffon-Parias Wertheimer et Frère 1:13.82
2016Sans Equivoque Thierry Jarnet Didier GuilleminHaras d'Etreham1:11.63
2017Sound and Silence James Doyle Charlie Appleby Golophin 1:13.81
2018Sporting Chance Silvestre de Sousa Simon Crisford Abdulla Al-Mansoori1:10.15
2019Devil Maxime Guyon Freddy Head Wertheimer et Frère 1:10.26
2020PlainchantValentin SeguyMaurizio GuarnieriAlain Jathiere1:08.48
2021Topgear Stephane Pasquier Fabrice Chappet Hisaaki Saito1:10.92
2022Eddie's Boy Hollie Doyle Archie WatsonMiddleham Park Racing1:09.60

a The 2004 winner Tremar was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Imperial Applause.

Earlier winners

See also

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