The Prix Sigy is a
Group 3 flat
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horse race
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in
France open to three-year-old
thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 1,200 metres (about 6 furlongs) at
Chantilly
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in April.
History
The event is named after
Sigy, a successful French-trained sprinter in the late 1970s. It was established in 2004, and initially held Listed status.
The Prix Sigy was promoted to Group 3 level in 2015. The promotion was part of a restructured programme for three-year-old sprinters in Europe.
Records
Leading
jockey
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(2 wins):
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Christophe Lemaire – ''Dolma (2004), War Officer (2008)''
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Christophe Soumillon – ''Aiboa (2009), The Brothers War (2013)''
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Olivier Peslier – ''Gusto (2012), Suesa (2021)''
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Leading
trainer (3 wins):
* Francois Rohaut - ''Signs of Blessing (2014), Big Brothers Pride (2019), Suesa (2021)''
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Leading owner (2 wins):
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Joseph Allen – ''War Officer (2008), The Brothers War (2013)''
Winners
See also
*
List of French flat horse races
References
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Racing Post
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Flat horse races for three-year-olds
Chantilly Racecourse
Horse races in France
2004 establishments in France
Recurring sporting events established in 2004