The Prix Isonomy is a Listed flat horse race in France open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.

History The event is named after Isonomy, a successful racehorse in the late 19th century. It was formerly held at Le Tremblay with a distance of 1,100 metres. It used to be staged in early September.

The race was transferred to Évry in the 1970s. For a period it took place in late October or early November. It was contested over 2,000 metres for several years, and shortened to 1,800 metres in 1990.

The Prix Isonomy was run at Saint-Cloud over 1,600 metres in 1996. It was run at Longchamp over 1,800 metres in 1997 and 1998.

The race was restored to 1,600 metres in 1999. For brief periods it was held at Maisons-Laffitte (1999–2000), Saint-Cloud (2001–02) and Fontainebleau (2003–04). It started a longer spell at Saint-Cloud in 2005, and was switched to Chantilly in 2012. Since 2015 the race has been run at Deauville in late October.

Records Leading jockey since 1978 (5 wins): Thierry Jarnet – Subotica (1990), Mon Domino (1991), Sin Kiang (1992), Supreme Commander (1995), Onedargent (2012)

Leading trainer since 1978 (4 wins): Robert Collet – Son of Love (1978), Mon Domino (1991), Entre Deux Eaux (2008), Whip and Win (2010) David Smaga – Jazz Band (1979), Arneda (1983), Avaleur (1986), Peckinpah's Soul (1994) André Fabre – Subotica (1990), Sin Kiang (1992), Supreme Commander (1995), Al Wukair (2016)

Leading owner: no owner has won this race more than once since 1978

Winners since 1978 Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time 1978 Son of Love Alain Lequeux Robert Collet Alexis Rolland 2:12.40 1979 Jazz Band Alain Lequeux David Smaga Mrs Gérard Aoudai 2:17.20 1980 Daumont Yves Saint-Martin Joseph Audon Giancarlo Gorrini 2:09.50 1981 Flayosc Antoine Perrotta Gérard Philippeau André Chollou 1982 Ask the Wind Cash Asmussen François Boutin Diana Firestone 2:18.80 1983 Arneda Freddy Head David Smaga Xavier Beau 2:13.40 1984 Premier Role Maurice Philipperon John Cunnington Jr. Paul de Moussac 2:19.00 1985 Juba Dollar Cash Asmussen François Boutin Stavros Niarchos 2:05.90 1986 Avaleur Alain Lequeux David Smaga Ecurie Seutet 2:16.50 1987 Waki River Alain Lequeux Bernard Sécly Jacki Clérico 1988 Plein d'Esprit Gérald Mossé Élie Lellouche Fernand Krief 2:11.96 1989 Noble Ballerina Éric Legrix Dominique Sépulchre Sir Gordon White 2:05.18 1990 Subotica Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Ecurie Demgalop 2:01.20 1991 Mon Domino Thierry Jarnet Robert Collet Henri Chalhoub 1992 Sin Kiang Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Y. Seydoux de Clausonne 2:07.56 1993 Red Rubin Thierry Gillet Tony Clout Serge Plot 2:04.67 1994 Peckinpah's Soul Pascal Marion David Smaga Ecurie Leader 2:06.66 1995 Supreme Commander Thierry Jarnet André Fabre Wafic Saïd 2:01.44 1996 Film Noir Olivier Doleuze Criquette Head Wertheimer et Frère 1:45.00 1997 Quel Senor Dominique Boeuf François Doumen John Martin 2:00.70 1998 Montjeu Cash Asmussen John Hammond Tsega Ltd 2:01.70 1999 Loyal Tartare Davy Bonilla Élie Lellouche Olivier Meyer 1:42.70 2000 Domedriver Cash Asmussen Pascal Bary Niarchos Family 1:45.70 2001 King Solomon Christophe Soumillon Paul Cole Blenheim Partnership 1:48.00 2002 Vallee Enchantee Dominique Boeuf Élie Lellouche Ecurie Wildenstein 1:56.30 2003 Millemix Ronan Thomas Criquette Head-Maarek Alec Head 1:49.00 2004 Relais d'Aumale Stéphane Pasquier Mario Hofer Stall Equie Celli 1:46.40 2005 Hello Sunday Ronan Thomas Criquette Head-Maarek Jean-Pierre Ribes 1:56.80 2006 Anabaa's Creation Stéphane Pasquier Alain de Royer-Dupré William Preston 1:48.30 2007 Vadsalina Stéphane Pasquier Alain de Royer-Dupré HH Aga Khan IV 1:50.40 2008 Entre Deux Eaux Ioritz Mendizabal Robert Collet Jesus / Vidal 1:49.20 2009 No Risk at All Ioritz Mendizabal Jean-Paul Gallorini Sylvia Wildenstein 1:54.00 2010 Whip and Win Grégory Benoist Robert Collet Wingtans / Vidal Family 1:54.50 2011 All Shamar Andreas Suborics Waldemar Hickst Stall Pregel 1:51.90 2012 Onedargent Thierry Jarnet Jean-Paul Gallorini Guy Pariente 1:44.44 2013 Under The Radar Cristian Demuro François Doumen Haras D'Ecouves 1:45.28 2014 Vedouma Stéphane Pasquier Alain de Royer-Dupré HH Aga Khan IV 1:43.36 2015 La Cressonniere Christophe Soumillon Jean-Claude Rouget Caro / Augustin-Normand 1:52.98 2016 Al Wukair Grégory Benoist André Fabre Al Shaqab Racing 1:41.97 2017 Wootton Mickael Barzalona Henri-Alex Pantall Godolphin 1:41.97 2018 Duke Of Hazzard Christophe Soumillon Paul Cole Fitri Hay 1:42.19 2019 Tammani Pierre-Charles Boudot William Haggas Prince A A Faisal 1:51.22 2020 Parchemin Mickael Barzalona André Fabre Godolphin 1:49.08 2021 Mister Saint Paul Theo Bachelot E & G Leenders Bernd Raber 1:47.67 2022 Rajapour Cristian Demuro Jean-Claude Rouget HH Aga Khan IV 1:49.53 2023 War Chimes Mlle Marie Velon David Menuisier Tars Farm Equestrian Stud 1:59.90 2024 Square D'Alboni Maxime Guyon Ralph Beckett The Obank Partnership 2:01.53

Earlier winners

1907: Saint Caradec 1908: Coronis 1909: Vellica 1910: Desiree II 1911: Jarnac 1912: Oukoida 1913: Highly 1920: Erdaraz 1921: Evsonos 1922: Black Prince 1923: Fauche le But 1924: Javoton 1925: Evermore 1926: Lusignan * 1927: Herve 1928: Fete Royale 1929: Commanderie 1930: Cristal 1931: Madame du Barry 1932: Reynolds 1933: Rarity 1934: Dulce 1935: Ambrose Light 1936: Barberybush 1937: Blue Star 1938: Coeur de Laitue 1939: Colporteur 1954: Relance 1955: Chateau Latour 1959: Imberline 1961: Prince Altana 1962: Nyrcos 1964: Nasique

Addis Ababa finished first in 1926, but she was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry.

See also List of French flat horse races

References

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pedigreequery.com – Prix Isonomy.