Prix Jean Romanet
History
The event is named in memory of Jean Romanet, 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 :
Leading jockey :
- Frankie Dettori – Folk Opera, Ribbons, Coronet
Leading trainer :
- André Fabre – Announce, Romantica, Mqse De Sevigne
- Steven & Gillian Lamprell – Satwa Queen
- Khalid Abdullah – Announce, Romantica
- Helena Springfield Ltd – Izzi Top, Speedy Boarding
- Baron Édouard de Rothschild - Mqse De Sevigne