The Prix de la Nonette is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 2,000 metres (about 1¼ miles), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

Prix de la Nonette
Group 2 race
LocationDeauville Racecourse
Deauville, France
Inaugurated1952
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorShadwell
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance2,000 metres (1¼ miles)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree-year-old fillies[1]
Weight57 kg[1]
Purse130,000 (2021)
1st: €74,100
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Prix de la Nonette
2022
Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Royal blue, yellow cap Emerald green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
Trevaunance Mqse De Sevigne Agave
Previous years
2021
Black, red hoops on sleeves, red cap Yellow, emerald green chevron, red cap Yellow, green cross-belts, chevrons on sleeves, stars on cap
Rumi Penja Rougir
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, light green and dark green cross-belts, light green and dark green quartered cap Royal blue
Tawkeel Tickle Me Green Alkandora
2019
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves Black, red hoops on sleeves, red cap Yellow, light blue epaulets, light blue cap
Terebellum Mutamakina Cartiem
2018
Yellow, white and light blue striped sleeves, light blue cap White, emerald green hoop, white cap Red, green star, green sleeves, red cap, green star
Castellar Rock My Love My Sister Nat
2017
Royal blue Orange, large blue spots, orange sleeves, blue spots, orange cap, blue spots Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap
Sobetsu Onthemoonagain Senga
2016
Light blue, dark blue spots, light blue sleeves, dark blue cap Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Orange, large blue spots, orange sleeves, blue spots, orange cap, blue spots
La Cressonniere Jemayel Lakalas
2015
Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap Red, green armlets and cap Yellow, black quartered cap
Jazzi Top Holy Moly Sainte Amarante
2014
Light blue, dark blue spots, light blue sleeves, dark blue cap White, violet cap Maroon, dark blue diabolo, dark blue sleeves and cap
Avenir Certain Crisolles Lavender Lane
2013
Royal blue White, emerald green hoop, white cap Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Tasaday Sparkling Beam Eleuthera
2012
Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap White, violet cap White, brown chevron, orange cap
Romantica Leaupartie Trois Lunes
2011
White, dark blue cap Yellow and red stripes, black sleeves Blue and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves, striped cap
Dream Peace Epic Love Haya Landa
2010–2001
2010
Grey, red chevrons, grey sleeves, red cap Dark blue and light green diamonds Orange, large blue spots, orange sleeves, blue spots, orange cap, blue spots
Lily Of The Valley Contredanse Zagora
2009
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Pink, black chevrons on body, hooped cap
Charity Belle Article Rare Eclair De Lune
2008
Brown, red cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap WHITE and CHOCOLATE HOOPS, white cap
Lady Marian Treat Gently Albisola
2007
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow and blue stripes, blue cap, yellow star Light Blue, Red cap
Tashelka Diyakalanie Beatrix Kiddo
2006
Dark green and beige (quartered), dark green sleeves, beige armlets, quartered cap Royal blue, red cross of lorraine and armlets, yellow cap Emerald green and white check, striped sleeves, emerald green cap
Germance Mysterious Lina Ballet Pacifica
2005
Light blue, dark blue spots on body, dark blue cap Beige, dark blue diamond and cap Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap
Viane Rose Spectrofolle Cassydora
2004
Red, emerald green chevron, red sleeves, red cap, emerald green star Dark blue, pink triple diamond, pink sleeves, dark blue cap, pink diamond Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Grey Lilas Trinity Joy Polyfirst
2003
White, red chevrons on body, quartered cap Red, Black chevrons, White sleeves, Black armlets, White cap White, emerald green hoop, white cap
State Of Art Hoh Buzzard Felicity
2002
White, blue chevron, pink cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Yellow, Black and Red hooped cap
Pearly Shells Dance Routine Marotta
2001
Grey, pink cap Royal blue, yellow epaulets, royal blue and white striped sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Diamilina Lady Lahar Spring Oak
2000–1990
2000
Dark blue, yellow hoop, armlets and spots on cap White, dark blue disc and sleeves, orange cap, blue star Orange and purple hoops, orange cap
Di Moi Oui Tres Ravi Reve D'Oscar
1999
Red, pale green cap Grey, pink cap Dark blue
Star Of Akkar Sage Et Jolie Mother Of Pearl
1998
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Zainta Bayourida Elanaaka
1997
Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap emerald Green, Red epaulettes Red and yellow stripes, black sleeves
Dust Dancer Vereva Gazelle Royale
1996
Grey, pink cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Luna Wells Bint Salsabil Bint Shadayid
1995
Red Red and yellow stripes, black sleeves Yellow and light blue halved horizontally, light blue sleeves, black cap
Matiara Dance Partner Garden Rose
1994
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Purple, yellow cross of lorraine and armlets Light blue and scarlet halved, sleeves reversed, white cap
Grafin Maidment Danish
1993
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, quartered cap
Shemaka Baya Talented
1992
owned by Mrs Charles Thieriot Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
River Nymph Trishyde Revasser
1991
White and dark green hoops, white sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped cap Mauve, light green epaulets, quartered cap Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap
Caerlina Magic Night Pink Turtle
1990
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Grey, Lemon sleeves, Orange cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Colour Chart Spendomania Cruising Height
 

History

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The event was established in 1952, and it was originally held at Longchamp. It was named after the Nonette, a tributary of the Oise in northern France.

The race was initially contested over 2,200 metres. It was run over 2,400 metres in 1959 and 1960, and shortened to 2,100 metres in 1961.

The Prix de la Nonette was transferred to Deauville and cut to 2,000 metres in 1980. It has continued at this venue with the exception of two periods, 1984–85 and 1989–91, when it took place at Longchamp.

The race was formerly classed at Group 3 level, and it was sponsored by Darley from 2005 to 2010. It was promoted to Group 2 status and backed by Shadwell in 2011.

The Prix de la Nonette sometimes serves as a trial for the following month's Prix Vermeille. The first horse to win both contests was Lezghinka in 1960, and the most recent was Pearly Shells in 2002.

Records

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Leading jockey (6 wins):

  • Freddy HeadHecuba (1969), Pistol Packer (1971), Detroit (1980), Fitnah (1985), Grafin (1994), Matiara (1995)
  • Gérald Mossé - Karmiska (1987), River Nymph (1992), Shemaka (1993), Zainta (1998), Dream Peace (2011), Rumi (2021)

Leading trainer (8 wins):

  • André FabreSierra Roberta (1989), Colour Chart (1990), Luna Wells (1996), Diamilina (2001), Grey Lilas (2004), Tashelka (2007), Romantica (2012), Tasaday (2013)

Leading owner (3 wins):

Winners since 1979

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Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time
1979 Pitasia Alfred Gibert Aage Paus Sir Douglas Clague
1980 Detroit Freddy Head Olivier Douieb Robert Sangster 2:06.0
1981 Leandra Alain Lequeux Pierre Pelat Baron Thierry van Zuylen
1982 Grease Gary W. Moore François Boutin Josephine Abercrombie
1983 Sharaya Yves Saint-Martin Alain de Royer-Dupré HH Aga Khan IV 2:07.7
1984 Northern Trick Cash Asmussen François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 2:04.3
1985 Fitnah Freddy Head Criquette Head Miss H. Al Maktoum 2:06.2
1986 Galunpe Alfred Gibert Bernard Sécly J. M. Aubry-Dumand 2:15.9
1987 Karmiska Gérald Mossé François Boutin Jean-Luc Lagardère 2:10.9
1988 Animatrice Gary W. Moore Criquette Head Jacques Wertheimer 2:09.5
1989 Sierra Roberta Cash Asmussen André Fabre Paul de Moussac 2:05.6
1990 Colour Chart Cash Asmussen André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 2:06.8
1991 Caerlina Éric Legrix Jean de Roualle Kaichi Nitta 2:12.7
1992 River Nymph Gérald Mossé Jean de Roualle Mrs Charles Thieriot 2:18.7
1993 Shemaka Gérald Mossé Alain de Royer-Dupré HH Aga Khan IV 2:06.8
1994 Grafin Freddy Head François Boutin Sheikh Mohammed 2:14.9
1995 Matiara Freddy Head Criquette Head Ecurie Aland 2:11.3
1996 Luna Wells [a] Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Jean-Luc Lagardère 2:10.7
1997 Dust Dancer Pat Eddery John Dunlop Hesmonds Stud 2:13.9
1998 Zainta Gérald Mossé Alain de Royer-Dupré HH Aga Khan IV 2:10.5
1999 Star of Akkar Thierry Gillet Jean-Claude Rouget Marquesa de Moratalla 2:13.7
2000 Di Moi Oui Thierry Thulliez Pascal Bary Grundy Bloodstock Ltd 2:13.1
2001 Diamilina Olivier Peslier André Fabre Jean-Luc Lagardère 2:10.6
2002 Pearly Shells Christophe Soumillon François Rohaut 6C Racing Ltd 2:09.3
2003 State of Art Dominique Boeuf David Smaga Baron Thierry van Zuylen 2:09.2
2004 Grey Lilas Gary Stevens André Fabre Gestüt Ammerland 2:29.8
2005 Viane Rose Ioritz Mendizabal Jean-Claude Rouget Antonio Caro 2:11.9
2006 Germance Ioritz Mendizabal Jean-Claude Rouget Nelson Radwan 2:11.2
2007 Tashelka Stéphane Pasquier André Fabre Sheikh Mohammed 2:10.2
2008 Lady Marian Dominique Boeuf Werner Baltromei R'stall Gestüt Hachtsee 2:06.7
2009 Charity Belle Frankie Dettori John Gosden Princess Haya of Jordan 2:07.3
2010 Lily of the Valley Christophe Soumillon Jean-Claude Rouget Bernard Barsi 2:11.8
2011 Dream Peace Gérald Mossé Robert Collet Haras d'Etreham 2:09.7
2012 Romantica Maxime Guyon André Fabre Khalid Abdullah 2:06.2
2013 Tasaday Maxime Guyon André Fabre Godolphin 2:09.9
2014 Avenir Certain Gregory Benoist Jean-Claude Rouget Caro / Augustin-Normand 2:11.18
2015 Jazzi Top Frankie Dettori John Gosden Helena Springfield Ltd 2:12.04
2016 La Cressonniere Cristian Demuro Jean-Claude Rouget Caro / Augustin-Normand 2:11.77
2017 Sobetsu James Doyle Charlie Appleby Godolphin 2:05.94
2018 Castellar Olivier Peslier Carlos Laffon-Parias Sarl Darpat France 2:07.70
2019 Terebellum Mickael Barzalona John Gosden Haya of Jordan 2:10.49
2020 Tawkeel Cristian Demuro Jean-Claude Rouget Hamdan Al Maktoum 2:10.10
2021 Rumi Gérald Mossé Carlos Laffon-Parias Al Shira'aa Farms 2:10.12
2022 Trevaunance Tony Piccone Jessica Harrington Moyglare Stud 2:08.16
2023 Jannah Rose [b] Christophe Soumillon Carlos Laffon-Parias Al Shira'aa Farms 2:13.18
2024 Friendly Soul [c] Kieran Shoemark John & Thady Gosden George Strawbridge 2:09.56

a Bint Salsabil and Bint Shadayid finished first and second in 1996, but the race was awarded to the third-placed horse.
b 2023 race run as Prix Alec Head
c 2024 race run as Prix Alec Head

Earlier winners

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  • 1952: Harbour Grace
  • 1953: Gourabe
  • 1954: Chimere Fabuleuse
  • 1955: Anne
  • 1956: Yasmin
  • 1957: Denisy
  • 1958: Djelouba
  • 1959: Matchiche
  • 1960: Lezghinka
  • 1961: La Bergerette
  • 1962: Salinas
  • 1963: Royal Girl
  • 1964:
  • 1965: Tinganeve
  • 1966: Bubunia
  • 1967: Silver Cloud
  • 1968: Pola Bella
  • 1969: Hecuba
  • 1970: Popkins
  • 1971: Pistol Packer
  • 1972: Rescousse
  • 1973: Gay Style
  • 1974: Paulista
  • 1975: Ivanjica
  • 1976: Theia
  • 1977: Kamicia
  • 1978: Tempus Fugit

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Prix de la Nonette". The French Black Type. Retrieved 22 August 2020.