The Prix Herod is a

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in France open to two-year-old

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s. It is run at

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over a distance of 1,400 metres (about 7 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in November.

History

The event was established in 1930, and it was originally held at

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. The two parts were named after Herod and

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, foundation sires in the 18th century. The early editions of the Prix Herod were contested over 1,400 metres. It was transferred to Évry in 1973, and from this point its distance was 1,600 metres. The race was run at

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over 1,500 metres in 1997. For a period thereafter it was staged at

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over 1,400 metres. It was switched to

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in 2002, and shortened to 1,300 metres in 2004. The Prix Herod moved to Longchamp and reverted to 1,400 metres in 2005. It was transferred to Chantilly in 2012. Prior to 2015 it took place in October.

Records

Leading

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since 1979 (3 wins): *

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– ''Groom Dancer (1986), Triteamtri (1987), Vitaba (1995)'' *

Gérald Mossé Gérald Mossé (born 3 January 1967 in France) is a jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. He began riding professionally in April 1983 and his success during his apprenticeship under Patrick-Louis Biancone led to an offer to ride for renowned traine ...

– ''Assombrie (1990), Mendocino (1991), Daylami (1996)'' *

Olivier Peslier Olivier Peslier (born 12 January 1973 in Château-Gontier) is a French thoroughbred horse racing jockey. Peslier competes in flat racing mainly in France but travels often around the world for the big international races. He was a retained jockey ...

– ''Berkoutchi (1998), Stoneside (2006), Saying (2009)'' *

Christophe Soumillon Christophe Soumillon (born 4 June 1981) is a Belgian jockey based in France. Career Coming from a racing background, Soumillon is the son of jump jockey Jean-Marc Soumillon. He rode in pony races and left Belgium aged fifteen to go to the racing ...

– ''Grand Vadla (2005), Sceptre Rouge (2007), Temps au Temps (2010)'' *

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– ''Innit (2000), Vaniloquio (2011), Red Onion (2016)'' ---- Leading trainer since 1979 (5 wins): *

François Boutin François Boutin (21 January 1937 – 1 February 1995) was a French Thoroughbred horse trainer. The son of a farmer, he was born in the village of Beaunay in the northerly Seine Maritime département. He began riding horses at a young age and ...

– ''Gilgit (1980), Flying Sauce (1982), Assombrie (1990), Mendocino (1991), Vitellozzi (1994)'' *

Robert Collet Robert Collet (born 6 May 1948 in Chantilly, Oise) is a French thoroughbred racehorse trainer. Robert Collet was one of the first European trainers to win a Breeders' Cup race when he won the 1986 edition of the Breeders' Cup Mile at Hollywood P ...

– ''Berkeley Court (1983), Captive Island (1984), Flying Trio (1985), Albacora (1997), Radhwa (1999)'' ---- Leading owner since 1979 (3 wins): ''(includes part ownership)'' * HH Aga Khan IV – ''Daylami (1996), Grand Vadla (2005), Sceptre Rouge (2007)'' * Gérard Augustin-Normand – ''Vaniloquio (2011), La Hoguette (2013), La Cressonniere (2015)''

Winners since 1979

Earlier winners

* 1930: Pearl Cap * 1931: Laeken * 1932: Rodosto * 1933: Astronomer * 1934: The Nile * 1935: Gong * 1936: En Fraude * 1937: Trissino * 1938: Billy of Spain * 1949: Fontaine * 1956: Denisy * 1957: Hermance * 1959: Wordpam * 1960: Ploermel * 1962: Partisane * 1966: Tiepolo * 1969: Without Fear * 1970: Irish Ball * 1971:

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* 1972: Robertino * 1973: Kamaraan * 1974: Karad * 1976: Conglomerat * 1977: Jik

References

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History

Records

Winners since 1979

Earlier winners

See also

References