Prix Messidor

Prix Messidor
Group 3 race
LocationMaisons-Laffitte
France
Inaugurated1949
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitefrance-galop.com
Race information
Distance1,600 metres (1 mile)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight53½ kg (3y); 57½ kg (4y+)
Allowances
1½ kg for fillies and mares
Penalties
4 kg for Group 1 winners *
4 kg if two Group 2 wins *
3 kg if one Group 2 win *
3 kg if two Group 3 wins *
2 kg if one Group 3 win *
* since January 1
Purse€80,000 (2016)
1st: €40,000
Prix Messidor
2024
White, mauve chevron, white sleeves, red cap Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, white stars, royal blue cap, white star
Caramelito Marhaba Ya Sanafi Andromede
Previous years
2023
Brown, red cap Black, dark blue sleeves, white armlets, black and white striped cap Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Fast Raaj Topgear Ancient Rome
2022
White, dark green chevron, striped cap White, violet cap Brown, red cap
Wally Longvillers Axdavali
2021
Royal blue Dark blue, yellow stripe, red cap Yellow, green cross-belts, chevrons on sleeves, stars on cap
Victor Ludorum Brentford Hope Kenway
2020-2011
2019
Royal blue White, brown chevron, orange cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap
Impulsif Trais Fluors Study Of Man
2018
Silver and white check, striped sleeves, silver cap Royal blue Blue, grey star, grey sleeves, blue cap
Geniale Jimmy Two Times Zalamea
2017
Blue, white epaulettes, blue sleeves, white cap, blue striped Grey, red epaulettes, grey sleeves, grey cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Taareef Al Wukair Attendu
2016
White, brown chevron, white sleeves, orange cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Royal blue
Vadamos Mr Owen Territories
2015
Royal blue Dark blue, light blue cross-belts, light blue sleeves, dark blue striped, white cap Garnet, green quartered, white sleeves, white cap
Fractional Faufiler Bookrunner
2014
White, Blue armlets and cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Rose, black seams, pink sleeves, black cap
Graphic Pilote Line Drummer
2013
Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Rose, black hooped, pink sleeves, black hooped, black cap
Intello Mainsail Don Bosco
2012
Red, light green cap Black, black sleeves, black cap, yellow stars Yellow, light blue epaulettes, yellow sleeves, light blue cap
Tin Horse Prince D'Alienor Moonwalk In Paris
2011
Orange, pink star, pink sleeves, orange stars, orange cap Royal blue Blue, white seams, white sleeves, white cap
Vagabond Shoes Biondetti Polytechnicien
2010-2001
2010
Red Orange, black stars, halved sleeves Yellow, purple hoops and armlets, hooped cap
Fuisse Beacon Lodge Silver Frost
2009
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Green, white and red horizontal thirds, green, white and red quartered cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap
Alnadana Mr Brock Putney Bridge
2008
Blue, White epaulettes, striped cap Red, White St Andrew's cross, Light Blue sleeves, Red cap Orange m white and black check t orange-coloured
Racinger Spirito Del Vento Chopastair
2007
Dark blue, red striped sleeves, striped cap Red, blue cross-belts, sleeves and cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap
Stormy River Satri Multiplex
2006
Royal blue Blue, Yellow star, Yellow stars on sleeves, Yellow star on cap Yellow, Blue cross belts and sleeves, White cap
Librettist Helios Quercus Manduro
2005
emerald Green, Red epaulettes White, blue hollow box, hooped sleeves and cap White, green star, green cap
Valixir Special Kaldoun Salselon
2004
Grey, blue sleeves, striped cap Grey, pink cap White, blue hollow box, hooped sleeves and cap
Ryono Diamond Green Special Kaldoun
2003
White, blue hollow box, hooped sleeves and cap emerald Green, Red epaulettes Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Special Kaldoun Tashkandi Bernebeau
2002
Green and pink hooped, pink sleeves, quartered cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Altieri Domedriver Proudwings
2001
dark Green, Pink epaulettes and cap Straw White, blue hollow box, hooped sleeves and cap
Panis Duck Row Mocham Glen
2000-1990
2000
Dark green, yellow hooped sleeves, striped cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Faberger Chelsea Manor Kingsalsa
1999
Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Royal blue Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Dansili Kabool Miss Berbere
1998
Royal blue Pink, royal blue diamonds, striped sleeves and diamond on cap Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap
Fly To The Stars Jim And Tonic Orford Ness
1997
Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap White and blue (quartered), yellow sleeves, blue cap Yellow, Black Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and diamond on cap
Neuilly Simon Du Desert Polar Prince
1996
Blue, white spots on body Red, pale green cap White, dark green spots, red sleeves, maroon cap
Grey Risk Nec Plus Ultra Royal Philosopher
1995
Red, pale green cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap White and yellow stripes, quartered cap
Nec Plus Ultra Bishop Of Cashel Tellurium
1994
Dark green, white spots, dark blue sleeves, white spots, white cap, dark blue star Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Dark blue, light blue chevrons on sleeves, light blue cap
Jeune Homme Fadeyev Enjoy Plan
1993
Green, pink epaulettes, white sleeves, pink cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap Brown, beige chevrons, brown sleeves and cap
Fanmore Caesour Zabar
1992
Yellow, mauve chevron and sleeves, mauve cap, yellow star White and Black (halved horizontally), check cap, Yellow sleeves Green, red armlets and cap
Take Risks Metal Storm Crystal Path
1991
Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap White, red epaulets, blue sleeves, white stars, red cuffs, red and blue quartered cap
Acteur Francais Boxing Day Ganges
1990
Blue, red triple diamond, sleeves and cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow, royal blue seams
Septieme Ciel River Of Light Ocean Falls
 

The Prix Messidor is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Maisons-Laffitte over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.