Critérium de Maisons-Laffitte

The Critérium de Maisons-Laffitte is a Group 2 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.

Critérium de Maisons-Laffitte
Group 2 race
LocationChantilly
France
Inaugurated1891
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,200 metres (6f)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight57 kg
Allowances
1½ kg for fillies
Purse€190,000 (2021)
1st: €108,300
Critérium de Maisons-Laffitte
2023
Yellow, green cross-belts, chevrons on sleeves, stars on cap Yellow, grey star Red, white striped sleeves and cap
Classic Flower Dawn Charger Seven Questions
Previous years
2022
Light blue, yellow and light blue halved sleeves Light blue, orange epaulets Red, white diamond and sleeves, white cap, red star
Charyn Eddie's Boy Ocean Vision
2021
Red, white armlets and cap Yellow, black cross of lorraine, striped sleeves, yellow cap Light green, pink spots, light green sleeves
Malavath Have A Good Day Desert Dreamer
2020-2011
2020
Brown, red cap Pink, black sleeves, pink seams, black cap, pink star Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Plainchant Go Athletico Kalahara
2019
Light blue, pink cross belts, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, light blue star Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Maroon, light blue epaulets, light blue sleeves, maroon stars, quartered cap
Shadn Devil Sir Boris
2018
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Dark blue, pink striped sleeves White, violet cap
Hello Youmzain Queen Of Bermuda Graignes
2017
Royal blue, light blue epaulets, striped sleeves and cap Dark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow cap Lime green, dark blue chevrons, lime green sleeves, dark blue cap, lime green stars
Fighting Irish Nebo French Pegasus
2016
Yellow, red star, stars on sleeves, red cap White, violet cap WHITE, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlet, dark blue cap, white diamond
Sans Equivoque Boos Nations Alexander
2015
Light blue, orange epaulets White, red hoop Light green, black seams, striped cap
Donjuan Triumphant Dressed In Fur Smash Williams
2014
Dark green, emerald green stars on sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green star White, violet cap Yellow, white sleeves, yellow cap
Mattmu Queen Bee Goken
2013
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Pink, beige epaulettes Royal blue, yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap
Kiram This Time Passing Burg
2012
Red and yellow (quartered), red sleeves, hooped cap Red, yellow stripe, black sleeves, red and yellow striped cap White, light blue cap
Penny's Picnic Viztoria Boomshackerlacker
2011
Yellow, white sleeves, yellow cap Yellow, pink cap White, violet cap
Restiadargent Vaniloquio Dont Teutch
2010-2001
2010
Green and pink hooped, pink sleeves, quartered cap Emerald green, orange epaulets and armlets, white cap, orange star Emerald green, red hoop and sleeves, striped cap
Blu Constellation Wizz Kid Katla
2009
Grey, beige star, stars on sleeves and cap Orange, beige cap Pink, chocolate epaulets, quartered cap
Our Jonathan Ascot Glory Dolled Up
2008
Yellow, White diamonds, White sleeves, Yellow cap, White diamonds emerald Green, Red epaulettes Red and blue check, Red sleeves, White sleeves
Smooth Operator Dalghar Lui Rei
2007
White, red stripe, armlets and cap DARK BLUE and YELLOW DIABOLO, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, white star Red and dark green hoops, dark green sleeves and cap
Pomellato Norman Invader Equiano
2006
Light blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamond Grey, white hoop, light blue sleeves, orange cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Captain Marvelous Baby Strange Iron Lips
2005
Dark blue, light blue sleeves Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Orange, dark blue disc, striped sleeves, dark blue cap
Balthazaar's Gift Gwenseb Curtail
2004
Garnet, white hollow box Emerald green, mauve chevron and cap White, orange collar, sleeves and cap
Centifolia Salut Thomas Campo Bueno
2003
White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap Red, pale green cap Green, white inverted triangle and sleeves
Whipper Chineur Black Escort
2002
Brown, pink cap Yellow, White diamonds, White sleeves, Yellow cap, White diamonds Dark blue and white stripes, quartered cap
Zinziberine Fiepes Shuffle Bella Tusa
2001
White, blue chevron, yellow sleeves and cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves White, red chevrons on body, quartered cap
Captain Rio War Zone Perrexa
2000-1991
2000
Grey, pink cap Yellow and dark green hoops, white sleeves and cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Amiwain Stunning Greengroom
1999
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Pink, light blue cross belts, dark green sleeves, light blue cap Orange, black hoop, white cap
Touch Of The Blues Blu Air Force Compton Bolter
1998
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Grey, pink cap Maroon, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamond
Moiava Restless War Zirconi
1997
Maroon, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamond Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap
Roi Gironde Diableneyev Desert Drama
1996
Black, white chevron hoop and cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Deadly Dudley Sheer Reason Hurricane State
1995
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Black, light blue armlets, quartered cap Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap
Titus Livius Starmaniac Seattle Special
1994
Light green, black cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Bishop Of Cashel Bashaayeash Chequer
1993
Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Signe Divin Carmot Wessam Prince
1992
Light blue, dark blue hoop, sleeves and cap White, red epaulets, blue sleeves, white stars, red cuffs, red and blue quartered cap Mauve, green hooped cap
Kadounor Wixon Chancetobewild
1991
Maroon and white diabolo, maroon sleeves, white cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Yellow and light blue (halved), black cap
Cardoun Tertian Absurde
1990-1988
1990
White, red epaulets, blue sleeves, white stars, red cuffs, red and blue quartered cap Grey, Lemon sleeves, Orange cap Red
Ganges Crack Regiment Divine Danse
1989
Blue, red triple diamond, sleeves and cap Light blue, dark green striped sleeves and cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap
Septieme Ciel Sharp Sass Robin Des Bois
1988
Yellow, red chevron, black and white hooped sleeves, yellow cap Grey, pink cap Blue, orange sleeves, black cap
Corviglia Mister Sicy Philippi
 

History

The event was established in 1891 at Maisons-Laffitte, and it was originally held in September. It served as a trial for the Grand Critérium in mid-October. It was initially contested over 1,400 metres, and was shortened to 1,200 metres in 1897.

The Critérium de Maisons-Laffitte was abandoned throughout World War I, with no running from 1914 to 1919. It was extended to 1,500 metres in 1922.

The race was cancelled twice during World War II, in 1939 and 1940. It was staged at Longchamp in 1941 and 1942, and at Le Tremblay over 1,400 metres in 1944. It took place at Longchamp again in 1945, and was abandoned in 1948. Its regular distance was cut to 1,400 metres in 1952.

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Critérium de Maisons-Laffitte was classed at Group 2 level. It was moved to late October or early November in 1981.

The event was contested at Évry over 1,300 metres in 1995 and 1996. During this period it was called the Critérium des Deux Ans. It reverted to 1,400 metres in 1997, and started its present spell over 1,200 metres in 2001. The race was moved to mid-October in 2015 as part of a series of changes to autumn races for two-year-olds.[1] Maisons-Laffitte closed at the end of the 2019 season and the race has been run at Chantilly since 2020.

Records

Leading jockey (4 wins):

  • Freddy Head – Rimesault (1968), Rose Laurel (1972), Vallee des Fleurs (1977), Rapide Pied (1984)
  • Philippe Paquet – Crowned Music (1978), Viteric (1979), Cresta Rider (1980), Zino (1981)
  • Christophe Soumillon – Zinziberine (2002), Whipper (2003), Captain Marvelous (2006), Kiram (2013)

Leading trainer (9 wins):

  • François Boutin – Speedy Dakota (1974), Crowned Music (1978), Viteric (1979), Cresta Rider (1980), Zino (1981), L'Emigrant (1982), Procida (1983), Corviglia (1988), Ganges (1990)

Leading owner (9 wins):

  • Marcel Boussac – Ramus (1921), Nosca (1941), Sandjar (1946), Djeddah (1947), Pharad (1951), Albanilla (1953), Janiari (1955), Floriana (1958), Perello (1976)

Winners since 1978
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time
1978 Crowned Music Philippe Paquet François Boutin Mrs Walter Haefner 1:25.30
1979 Viteric Philippe Paquet François Boutin Walter Haefner
1980 Cresta Rider Philippe Paquet François Boutin Stavros Niarchos
1981 Zino Philippe Paquet François Boutin Gerry Oldham
1982 L'Emigrant Cash Asmussen François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:30.50
1983 Procida Cash Asmussen François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:25.20
1984 Rapide Pied Freddy Head Criquette Head Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:29.20
1985 Lead on Time Alain Badel Olivier Douieb Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:25.00
1986 Grecian Urn Alain Lequeux David Smaga Sir Michael Sobell
1987 Bitooh Gary W. Moore Criquette Head Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:31.90
1988 Corviglia Eric Saint-Martin François Boutin Jerome Brody 1:30.70
1989 Septieme Ciel Guy Guignard Criquette Head Johnny Jones 1:24.30
1990 Ganges Éric Legrix François Boutin Allen Paulson 1:25.90
1991 Cardoun Alain Lequeux Élie Lellouche Edgard Zorbibe 1:29.70
1992 Kadounor Olivier Doleuze Jean Laumain Henri Rabatel 1:35.40
1993 Signe Divin Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Paul de Moussac 1:28.50
1994 Bishop of Cashel David Harrison James Fanshawe Moncrisp Ltd 1:32.20
1995 Titus Livius[lower-alpha 1] Cash Asmussen Jonathan Pease Stavros Niarchos 1:19.07
1996 Deadly Dudley[lower-alpha 1] Olivier Peslier Richard Hannon Sr. Lucayan Stud 1:20.11
1997 Roi Gironde Olivier Peslier Criquette Head Peter Savill 1:27.50
1998 Moiava Olivier Doleuze Criquette Head Wertheimer et Frère 1:31.90
1999 Touch of the Blues Dominique Boeuf Carlos Laffon-Parias Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:29.80
2000 Amiwain Olivier Peslier André Fabre Jean-Luc Lagardère 1:29.40
2001 Captain Rio Thierry Jarnet Richard Whitaker David Samuel 1:14.30
2002 Zinziberine Christophe Soumillon André Fabre Elisabeth Fabre 1:12.70
2003 Whipper Christophe Soumillon Robert Collet Richard Strauss 1:14.70
2004 Centifolia Ioritz Mendizabal Robert Collet Steeve Berland 1:12.00
2005 Balthazaar's Gift Jamie Spencer Kevin Ryan Ryder Racing Ltd 1:10.10
2006 Captain Marvelous Christophe Soumillon Barry Hills Ronald Arculli 1:11.60
2007 Pomellato Andrasch Starke Peter Schiergen Gestüt Ittlingen 1:13.60
2008 Smooth Operator Andreas Helfenbein Mario Hofer Stall Jenny 1:15.30
2009 Our Jonathan Jamie Spencer Kevin Ryan Marwan Koukash 1:19.70
2010 Blu Constellation Mirco Demuro Vittorio Caruso Scuderia Incolinx 1:14.40
2011 Restiadargent Maxime Guyon Henri-Alex Pantall Guy Pariente 1:14.40
2012 Penny's Picnic Antoine Hamelin Didier Guillemin Saint-Seine / Delegue 1:14.40
2013 Kiram Christophe Soumillon Jean-Claude Rouget HH Aga Khan 1:16.30
2014 Mattmu David Allan Tim Easterby James Bowers 1:13.35
2015 Donjuan Triumphant Alexis Badel Richard Fahey Middleham Park Racing 1:13.10
2016 Sans Equivoque Thierry Jarnet Didier Guillemin Sun Bloodstock Sarl 1:12.78
2017 Fighting Irish Cristian Demuro Harry Dunlop Daniel Macauliffe & Anoj Don 1:11.59
2018 Hello Youmzain Kevin Stott Kevin Ryan Jaber Abdullah 1:10.60
2019 Shadn Pierre-Charles Boudot Andrew Balding Katsumi Yoshida 1:12.23
2020 Plainchant Valentin Seguy Maurizio Guarnieri Alain Jathiere 1:16.15
2021 Malavath Olivier Peslier Francis-Henri Graffard Everest Racing, David Redvers & Mrs Barbara M Keller 1:12.11
2022 Charyn Mickael Barzalona Roger Varian Nurlan Bizakov 1:10.58
2023 Classic Flower Mickael Barzalona Patrice Cottier Gousserie Racing & Jean-Etienne Dubois 1:10.03
  1. The 1995 and 1996 runnings took place at Évry

Earlier winners
  • 1891: Idalie
  • 1892: Commandeur
  • 1893: L'Herault
  • 1894: Cherbourg
  • 1895: Champignol
  • 1896: Fils de Roi
  • 1897: Artisan
  • 1898: Holocauste
  • 1899: Ramadan
  • 1900: Butor
  • 1901: Le Mandinet
  • 1902: Hebron
  • 1903: French Fox
  • 1904: Val d'Or
  • 1905: Prestige
  • 1906: Peroraison
  • 1907: Northeast
  • 1908: Azalee
  • 1909: Nuage
  • 1910: Nectarine
  • 1911: Montrose
  • 1912: Coupesarte
  • 1913: Listman
  • 1914–19: no race
  • 1920: Cortland
  • 1921: Ramus
  • 1922: Épinard
  • 1923: Carnation
  • 1924: Melisande
  • 1925: Apelle
  • 1926: Fenimore Cooper 1
  • 1927: Mourad
  • 1928: Florio
  • 1929: Le Val d'Enfer
  • 1930: Indus
  • 1931: Present
  • 1932: Le Cacique
  • 1933: Boucan
  • 1934: Clain
  • 1935: Alejo
  • 1936: May Wong
  • 1937: Blue Star
  • 1938: Birikil
  • 1939–40: no race
  • 1941: Nosca
  • 1942: Pensbury
  • 1943: Turquoise
  • 1944:
  • 1945: Tourmente
  • 1946: Sandjar
  • 1947: Djeddah
  • 1948: no race
  • 1949: Fort Napoleon
  • 1950: Le Tyrol
  • 1951: Pharad
  • 1952: Fort de France
  • 1953: Albanilla
  • 1954: Soleil Royal
  • 1955: Janiari
  • 1956: Achaz
  • 1957: Bella Paola
  • 1958: Floriana
  • 1959: Djebel Traffic
  • 1960: Star
  • 1961: Lebon M L
  • 1962: Neptune's Doll
  • 1963: Soleil d'Or
  • 1964: Sea Bird
  • 1965: Hauban
  • 1966: Gazala
  • 1967: Pola Bella
  • 1968: Rimesault
  • 1969: Faraway Son
  • 1970: Round Top
  • 1971: Steel Pulse
  • 1972: Rose Laurel
  • 1973: Wittgenstein
  • 1974: Speedy Dakota
  • 1975: Earth Spirit
  • 1976: Perello
  • 1977: Vallee des Fleurs 2

1 Jopp finished first in 1926, but was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry.
2 Cosmopolitan was first in 1977, but he was placed second after a stewards' inquiry.

See also

References
  1. "European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2015 European Programme". britishhorseracing.com. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
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