Prix Imprudence

The Prix Imprudence is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run over a distance of 1,400 metres (about 7 furlongs) at Maisons-Laffitte in April.

Prix Imprudence
Group 3 race
LocationMaisons-Laffitte
France
Inaugurated1949
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,400 metres (7f)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-year-old fillies[1]
Weight57 kg[1]
Purse€80,000 (2019)
1st: €40,000[1]
Prix Imprudence
2023
Yellow, green cross-belts, chevrons on sleeves, stars on cap Orange, grey hoops on body White, royal blue diamond, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap
Showay Ritournelle Spirit Gal
Previous years
2022
Red, white armlets and cap White, purple circle Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Malavath Zellie Accakaba
2021
Royal blue, white seams, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Royal blue Red, black checked, red sleeves, black cap
Reina Madre Sky Angel Louliana
2020-2011
2019
Light blue, white epaulets, quartered cap Maroon White, mauve chevron, white sleeves, red cap
Watch Me Suphala Jet Setteuse
2018
Green, yellow star, green sleeves, yellow armlets, green cap, yellow stars Brown, brown sleeves, red cap Silver, gold braid, gold diamond on maroon cap
Coeur De Beaute Zonza Talbah
2017
White, brown chevron, white sleeves, orange cap Dark green, pink epaulettes, dark green sleeves, pink cap Beige, brown sleeves, brown cap
Via Ravenna Thais Silver Storm
2016
Red, dark blue diamonds on body, diamond on cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap White, purple cap
Spectre Midweek Rosay
2015
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Orange, white hoops on body White, violet cap
Ervedya Ameenah Queen Bee
2014
Yellow, light blue hoop, armlets and cap Royal blue, white stars, royal blue cap, white star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Xcellence Vorda Dancing Sands
2013
Royal blue, white stars, royal blue cap, white star White, yellow epaulets, orange cap Black, yellow stars on cap
What A Name Holy Dazzle Spinacre
2012
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, black sleeves, white cap, black stars Red, white epaulets, hooped cap
Mashoora Belle De Lune Nadeaud
2011
White, emerald green hoop, white cap Green, pink epaulets and cap, white sleeves Green, red triple diamond and sleeves, diamond on cap
Moonlight Cloud Helleborine Miss Fifty
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Emerald green, yellow star, armlets and stars on cap Green, pink epaulets and cap, white sleeves
Joanna Evading Tempete Special Duty
2009
Orange, large blue spots, orange sleeves, blue spots, orange cap, blue spots Emerald green, mauve chevron and cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Elusive Wave Entre Deux Eaux Only Green
2008
Royal blue, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap Green, pink epaulets and cap, white sleeves Emerald green, dark blue epaulets and star on cap
Natagora Modern Look Blue Cayenne
2007
Light Blue, White cap White, emerald green hoop, white cap White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap
Magic America Winter Fashion Beauty Is Truth
2006
Yellow and black diabolo, quartered cap Beige, black sleeves and cap Dark blue, grey stars, dark blue cap, grey star
Mauralakana Mytographie Kezia
2005
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Royal blue and red stripes, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap Light green and dark green diamonds, dark green sleeves, light green cap
Valima Toupie Stella Blue
2004
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Dark blue, yellow hoop, striped sleeves, yellow cap Dark blue, pink triple diamond, pink sleeves, dark blue cap, pink diamond
Onda Nova Dolma Petit Calva
2003
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Green, orange cross-belts, white sleeves, orange cap
Six Perfections Campsie Fells Derrianne
2002
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Beige, black sleeves and cap White, dark blue cross of lorraine and armlets, hooped cap
Glia Dedication Zizoune
2001
Yellow and dark green hoops, white sleeves and cap Beige, black sleeves and cap Red, white stripe, white sleeves, red armlets, red cap
Stunning Hope Town Snataka
2000-1991
2000
Blue, red inverted triangle, star on cap Orange, light green large spots, light green sleeves, orange spots, orange cap, light green spots Royal blue, yellow chevron and armlets, black cap
Peony Lady Vettori Bluemamba
1999
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Yellow, turquoise sleeves and cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap
Blue Cloud Ronda Rangoon Ruby
1998
WHITE and CHOCOLATE HOOPS, white cap Blue, white hoop, checked sleeves, quartered cap Purple, white cross of lorraine and sleeves
Cortona Uninhibited Nostalchia
1997
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap White, white sleeves, red hooped, green cap White, Blue spots and cap
Pas De Reponse Barnata Psylla
1996
WHITE and CHOCOLATE HOOPS, white cap Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap
Mahalia Rose Bourbon Blushing Gleam
1995
White, dark blue cap Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap Mauve, yellow chevron and cap
Macoumba Smolensk Take Liberties
1994
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Green, pink epaulets and cap, white sleeves Beige and Brown check, quartered cap
Coup De Genie Hasili Zapata Beauty
1993
White, red epaulets, blue sleeves, white stars, red cuffs, red and blue quartered cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star White, light blue armlets
Wixon Elizabeth Bay Miss Elodie
1992
Green, white sash, red cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Kenbu Hatoof Plume Magique
1991
White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap Red emerald Green, Red epaulettes
The Perfect Life Divine Danse Zanadiyka
1990-1987
1990
Royal blue, yellow chevron and armlets, black cap Light blue, dark green striped sleeves and cap White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap
Cydalia Sharp Sass Pont Aven
1989
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap White, red chevrons on body, quartered cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Lightning Fire Girl of France Puppet Dance
1988
Red Beige and Brown check, quartered cap McAlpine tartan, gold armlets and cap
Ravinella Duckling Park First Waltz
1987
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Pink and white check, dark blue sleeves and cap
Miesque Grecian Urn Musimara
 

History

The event is named after Imprudence, a successful French-trained filly whose victories included three Classics in 1947. It was established in 1949, and was originally contested over a mile. It was cut to its present length in 1961.

For a period the Prix Imprudence held Listed status. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 2009. It is currently staged on the same day as the Prix Djebel, the equivalent race for colts.

The Prix Imprudence can serve as a trial for various fillies' Classics in Europe. The last winner to achieve victory in the 1,000 Guineas was Natagora in 2008 and the last to win the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches was Ervedya in 2015.

Records

Leading jockey since 1979 (10 wins):

  • Freddy Head – Ma Biche (1983), L'Orangerie (1984), Vilikaia (1985), Or Vision (1986), Miesque (1987), Lightning Fire (1989), Kenbu (1992), Macoumba (1995), Mahalia (1996), Pas de Reponse (1997)

Leading trainer since 1979 (10 wins):

  • Criquette Head-Maarek – Ma Biche (1983), L'Orangerie (1984), Vilikaia (1985), Ravinella (1988), Macoumba (1995), Mahalia (1996), Pas de Reponse (1997), Cortona (1998), Stunning (2001), Magic America (2007)

Leading owner since 1979 (5 wins):

  • Stavros Niarchos – Firyal (1980), Or Vision (1986), Miesque (1987), Lightning Fire (1989), Coup de Genie (1994)

Winners since 1979
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time
1979 Pitasia Alfred Gibert Aage Paus Sir Douglas Clague 1:37.00
1980 Firyal Philippe Paquet François Boutin Stavros Niarchos
1981 Layalina Alfred Gibert Mitri Saliba Mahmoud Fustok
1982 Play It Safe Lester Piggott François Boutin Diana Firestone
1983 Ma Biche Freddy Head Criquette Head Maktoum Al Maktoum
1984 L'Orangerie Freddy Head Criquette Head Robert Sangster
1985 Vilikaia Freddy Head Criquette Head Robert Sangster
1986 Or Vision Freddy Head François Boutin Stavros Niarchos
1987 Miesque Freddy Head François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:33.40
1988 Ravinella Gary W. Moore Criquette Head Ecurie Aland 1:30.80
1989 Lightning Fire Freddy Head François Boutin Stavros Niarchos
1990 Cydalia Gérald Mossé François Boutin Ecurie Skymarc Farm
1991 The Perfect Life Eric Saint-Martin Robert Collet Richard Strauss 1:25.70
1992 Kenbu Freddy Head François Boutin Tomohiro Wada 1:27.90
1993 Wixon Cash Asmussen François Boutin Allen Paulson 1:31.90
1994 Coup de Genie Cash Asmussen François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 1:32.30
1995 Macoumba [lower-alpha 1] Freddy Head Criquette Head Haras d'Etreham 1:20.51
1996 Mahalia [lower-alpha 1] Freddy Head Criquette Head Gerry Oldham 1:17.96
1997 Pas de Reponse Freddy Head Criquette Head Wertheimer et Frère 1:30.90
1998 Cortona Olivier Doleuze Criquette Head Gerry Oldham 1:36.00
1999 Blue Cloud Olivier Peslier André Fabre Daniel Wildenstein 1:27.70
2000 Peony Cash Asmussen Dominique Sépulchre Mrs John Moore 1:26.92
2001 Stunning [lower-alpha 2] Olivier Doleuze Criquette Head-Maarek Robert Clay 1:33.30
2002 Glia Thierry Thulliez Pascal Bary Niarchos Family 1:27.30
2003 Six Perfections Thierry Thulliez Pascal Bary Niarchos Family 1:29.40
2004 Onda Nova Stéphane Pasquier Dominique Sépulchre Niarchos Family 1:32.20
2005 Valima Christophe Soumillon André Fabre HH Aga Khan IV 1:30.40
2006 Mauralakana Ioritz Mendizabal Jean-Claude Rouget Maurice Hassan 1:30.20
2007 Magic America Johnny Murtagh Criquette Head-Maarek Tony Ryan 1:24.50
2008 Natagora Christophe Lemaire Pascal Bary Stefan Friborg 1:29.90
2009 Elusive Wave Christophe Lemaire Jean-Claude Rouget Martin Schwartz 1:23.60
2010 Joanna Christophe Soumillon Jean-Claude Rouget Hamdan Al Maktoum 1:28.60
2011 Moonlight Cloud Davy Bonilla Freddy Head George Strawbridge 1:26.10
2012 Mashoora Christophe Soumillon Jean-Claude Rouget Hamdan Al Maktoum 1:26.50
2013 What a Name Christophe Lemaire Mikel Delzangles Mohammed Al Thani 1:26.67
2014 Xcellence Cristian Demuro François Doumen Henri de Pracotmal 1:27.40
2015 Ervedya Christophe Soumillon Jean-Claude Rouget HH Aga Khan 1:28.27
2016 Spectre Pierre-Charles Boudot Markus Munch MM Racing 1:27.60
2017 Via Ravenna Vincent Cheminaud André Fabre Haras de Saint Pair 1:25.80
2018 Couer De Beaute[lower-alpha 3] Stéphane Pasquier Mauricio Delcher-Sanchez Ahmed Mouknass 1:30.35
2019 Watch Me Christophe Soumillon Francis-Henri Graffard Tamagni-Bodmer / Vannod 1:28.09
2020
2021 Reina Madre[lower-alpha 4] Christophe Soumillon Mauricio Delcher Sanchez Yeguada Centurion SL 1:25.12
2022 Malavath[lower-alpha 5] Christophe Soumillon Francis-Henri Graffard Everest Racing, David Redvers & Mrs Barbara M Keller 1:32.25
2023 Showay Anthony Crastus Patrice Cottier Gousserie Racing 1:27.82
  1. The 1995 and 1996 editions were run at Évry over 1,300 metres
  2. The 2001 running was held at Longchamp
  3. The 2018 running was held at Deauville
  4. The 2021 running was held at Deauville due to the closing of the Hippodrome of Maisons-Laffitte.
  5. The 2022 running was held at Deauville due to the closing of the Hippodrome of Maisons-Laffitte.

Earlier winners
  • 1953: Cabriole
  • 1954: Bethora
  • 1955: Reinata
  • 1956: Cigalon
  • 1957: Fidgety
  • 1958: Bella Paola
  • 1959: Paraguana
  • 1960: Never Too Late
  • 1961: Solitude
  • 1962: Monade
  • 1963: Hula Dancer
  • 1964: Texanita
  • 1966: Miliza
  • 1965: Clear River
  • 1967: Fix the Date
  • 1968: Salade Chinoise
  • 1969: Mismaloya
  • 1970: Balsane
  • 1971: Pomme Rose
  • 1972: Arosa
  • 1973: Libelinha
  • 1974: Lianga
  • 1975: Girl Friend
  • 1976: Guichet
  • 1977: Flota Armada
  • 1978: Best Girl

See also

References
  1. "Prix Imprudence". The French Black Type. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
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