Prix Marcel Boussac
History
The event was established in 1969, and it was originally called the Critérium des Pouliches. The best two-year-old fillies had previously competed against male horses in the Grand Critérium.The race was given its present title in 1980, in memory of Marcel Boussac. Boussac was a highly successful owner/breeder, and he served as chairman of the sport's former governing body in France, the Société d'Encouragement.
The Prix Marcel Boussac took place on Longchamp's middle course until 1986. It was switched to the main course in 1987.
The race is held on the same day as the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. The fixture is usually staged on the first Sunday in October.
Records
Leading jockey :
- Lester Piggott – Vela, Play It Safe, Midway Lady
- Yves Saint-Martin – Allez France, Theia, Aryenne
- Alain Lequeux – Tropicaro, Triptych, Mary Linoa
- Willie Carson – Ashayer, Salsabil, Shadayid
- Olivier Peslier – Miss Tahiti, Lady Of Chad, Silasol
- Aidan O'Brien – Rumplestiltskin, Misty for Me, Found, Ballydoyle, Opera Singer, Diamond Necklace
- Michael Tabor - Rumplestiltskin, Misty For Me, Found, Ballydoyle, Diamond Necklace
- Susan Magnier – Rumplestiltskin, Misty For Me, Found, Ballydoyle, Diamond Necklace