| L'Abbesse de Jouarre | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Trappist |
| Grandsire | Hermit |
| Dam | Festive |
| Damsire | Carnival |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 1886 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Black |
| Breeder | James Snarry |
| Owner | Lord Randolph Churchill |
| Trainer | Robert Sherwood |
| Record | 24:9-3-1 |
| Major wins | |
| Epsom Oaks (1889) Manchester Cup (1890) Portland Stakes (1890) Hardwicke Stakes (1891) | |
L'Abbesse de Jouarre (1886 – 6 March 1897) was a Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 1889 Epsom Oaks. The horse was owned by Lord Randolph Churchill and the Earl of Dunraven during her three-year racing career. She was nicknamed "Abscess on the Jaw" during her career due to the difficulty the public had pronouncing her name. A versatile racehorse, L'Abbesse was able to win major races at distances ranging from six furlongs to one-and-a-half miles. Retired from racing in 1891, she was the dam of the influential German broodmare Festa and the leading stallion Desmond. L'Abbesse de Jouarre died on 6 March 1897 during foaling.