The Prix Jean Romanet is a
Group 1 flat
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horse race
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in France open to
thoroughbred
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fillies
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and
mare
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s aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 2,000 metres (about 1¼ miles) at
Deauville
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in August.
History
The event is named in memory of Jean Romanet (1914–2003), a prominent figure in French racing. He devoted much of his life to the Société d'Encouragement, and served as general manager of the organisation from 1961 to 1986.
The Prix Jean Romanet was established in 2004, and it initially held Group 2 status. It was one of several new races designed to keep more fillies from being exported or prematurely retired to stud.
The race was promoted to Group 1 level in 2009.
Records
Most successful horse (2 wins):
* Satwa Queen – ''2006, 2007''
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Leading
jockey
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(3 wins):
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Frankie Dettori
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– ''Folk Opera (2008), Ribbons (2014), Coronet (2019)''
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Leading
trainer (3 wins):
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James Fanshawe
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Horse training career
He principally trains flat horses such as multiple Group 1 winner Soviet Song. However, he has twice won the Champion Hurdle: in 1992 with Royal Gait, previously a disquali ...
– ''Ribbons (2014), Speedy Boarding (2016), Audarya (2020)''
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Leading owner (2 wins):
* Steven & Gillian Lamprell – ''Satwa Queen (2006, 2007)''
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Khalid Abdullah – ''Announce (2011), Romantica (2013)''
* Helena Springfield Ltd – ''
Izzi Top
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(2012), Speedy Boarding (2016)''
Winners
Snow Fairy finished first in 2012, but she was later disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance.
See also
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List of French flat horse races
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Group 2
Group 3
Other ra ...
References
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Racing Post
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Middle distance horse races for fillies and mares
Deauville-La Touques Racecourse
Horse races in France
2004 establishments in France
Recurring sporting events established in 2004