Prix Marcel Boussac
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History
The Prix Marcel Boussac is a Group 1 race run under Set Weight conditions for two year old fillies at Longchamp conducted by France Galop.
The Prix Marcel Boussac is run over 1600m. It was first run in 1969 and was won by Vela. It was known as the Criterium des Pouliches.
It is the only Group 1 in France solely for two year old fillies.
It is named after famous owner and breeder Marcel Boussac who chaired the French Racing body.
Given it is a mile for the babies, it has produced some staying types. Found, Zarkava and Allez France are Arc winners too.
The Prix Marcel Boussac is run on Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe day.
The 2016 and 2017 editions were run at Chantilly as Longchamp was under its long term redevelopment.
There are 6 jockeys with three wins each – Lester Piggott, Yves Saint-Martin, Alain Lequeux, Willie Carson, Olivier Peslier and Ryan Moore. Aidan O'Brien has most training wins with six.
Blue Rose Cen won the Prix Marcel Boussac and then came back to take both the Pouliches and the Diane at G1 level.
The last non-French winner was Diamond Necklace in 2025 for Aidan O'Brien.
The Prix Marcel Boussac was worth €400,000 in 2025.
Notable winners of the Prix Marcel Boussac include Diamond Necklace (2025), Blue Rose Cen (2022), Albigna (2019), Found (2014), Elusive Kate (2013), Misty For Me (2010), Zarkava (2007), Finsceal Beo (2006), Divine Proportions (2004), Ryafan (1996), Gold Splash (1992), Culture Vulture (1991), Shadayid (1990), Salsabil (1989), Miesque (1986), Midway Lady (1985), Triptych (1984) and Allez France (1972).
The 2025 Prix Marcel Boussac was won by Diamond Necklace from Green Spirit and Narissa.
Previous Prix Marcel Boussac Winners
| Date | Horse | Jockey | WT | Trainer | BP |
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DIAMOND NECKLACE
(IRE)
2F ST MARK'S BASILICA (FR) - PRUDENZIA (IRE) DANSILI (GB) |
C SOUMILLON | 56.0 | A P O'BRIEN | 3 |
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VERTICAL BLUE
(IRE)
2F MEHMAS (IRE) - KRUNCH (GB) SEA THE STARS (IRE) |
A POUCHIN | 56.0 | FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD | 6 |
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OPERA SINGER
(USA)
2F JUSTIFY (USA) - LISCANNA (IRE) SADLER'S WELLS (USA) |
RYAN MOORE | 56.0 | A P O'BRIEN | 2 |
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BLUE ROSE CEN
(IRE)
2F CHURCHILL (IRE) - QUEEN BLOSSOM (IRE) JEREMY (USA) |
AURELIEN LEMAITRE | 56.0 | CHRISTOPHER HEAD | 5 |
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ZELLIE
(FR)
2F WOOTTON BASSETT (GB) - SARAI (GB) NATHANIEL (IRE) |
OISIN MURPHY | 56.0 | A FABRE | 4 |
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TIGER TANAKA
(IRE)
2F CLODOVIL (IRE) - MISS PHILLYJINKS (IRE) ZOFFANY (IRE) |
JESSICA MARCIALIS | 56.0 | C ROSSI | 3 |
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ALBIGNA
(IRE)
2F ZOFFANY (IRE) - FREEDONIA (GB) SELKIRK (USA) |
SHANE FOLEY | 56.0 | MRS J HARRINGTON | 7 |
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LILY'S CANDLE
(FR)
2F STYLE VENDOME (FR) - GOLDEN LILY (FR) DOLPHIN STREET (FR) |
PIERRE-CHARLES BOUDOT | 56.0 | F VERMEULEN | 5 |
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WILD ILLUSION
(GB)
2F DUBAWI (IRE) - RUMH (GER) MONSUN (GER) |
JAMES DOYLE | 56.0 | C APPLEBY | 6 |
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WUHEIDA
(GB)
2F DUBAWI (IRE) - HIBAAYEB (GB) SINGSPIEL (IRE) |
WILLIAM BUICK | 56.0 | C APPLEBY | 2 |
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BALLYDOYLE
(IRE)
2F GALILEO (IRE) - BUTTERFLY COVE (USA) STORM CAT (USA) |
RYAN MOORE | 56.0 | A P O'BRIEN | 3 |
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FOUND
(IRE)
2F GALILEO (IRE) - RED EVIE (IRE) INTIKHAB (USA) |
RYAN MOORE | 56.0 | A P O'BRIEN | 6 |
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INDONESIENNE
(IRE)
2F MUHTATHIR (GB) - MYDARSHAAN (GB) DARSHAAN (GB) |
FLAVIEN PRAT | 56.0 | CHRISTOPHE FERLAND | 10 |
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SILASOL
(IRE)
2F MONSUN (GER) - STORMINA (USA) GULCH (USA) |
O PESLIER | 56.0 | C LAFFON-PARIAS | 4 |
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ELUSIVE KATE
(USA)
2F ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA) - GOUT DE TERROIR (USA) LEMON DROP KID (USA) |
WILLIAM BUICK | 56.0 | JOHN GOSDEN | 3 |
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MISTY FOR ME
(IRE)
2F GALILEO (IRE) - BUTTERFLY COVE (USA) STORM CAT (USA) |
J MURTAGH | 56.0 | A P O'BRIEN | 1 |
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ROSANARA
(FR)
2F SINNDAR (IRE) - ROSAWA (FR) LINAMIX (FR) |
C SOUMILLON | 56.0 | A DE ROYER DUPRE | 3 |
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PROPORTIONAL
(GB)
2F BEAT HOLLOW (GB) - MINORITY (GB) GENEROUS (IRE) |
STEPHANE PASQUIER | 56.0 | CRIQUETTE HEAD-MAAREK | 11 |
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ZARKAVA
(IRE)
2F ZAMINDAR (USA) - ZARKASHA (IRE) KAHYASI (IRE) |
C SOUMILLON | 56.0 | A DE ROYER DUPRE | 3 |
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FINSCEAL BEO
(IRE)
2F MR. GREELEY (USA) - MUSICAL TREAT (IRE) ROYAL ACADEMY (USA) |
K J MANNING | 56.0 | J S BOLGER | 9 |
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RUMPLESTILTSKIN
(IRE)
2F DANEHILL (USA) - MONEVASSIA (USA) MR PROSPECTOR (USA) |
K FALLON | 56.0 | A P O'BRIEN | 12 |
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DIVINE PROPORTIONS
(USA)
2F KINGMAMBO (USA) - MYTH TO REALITY (FR) SADLER'S WELLS (USA) |
C P LEMAIRE | 56.0 | PASCAL BARY | 4 |
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DENEBOLA
(USA)
2F STORM CAT (USA) - COUP DE GENIE (USA) MR PROSPECTOR (USA) |
C P LEMAIRE | 56.0 | PASCAL BARY | 14 |
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SIX PERFECTIONS
(FR)
2F CELTIC SWING (GB) - YOGYA (USA) RIVERMAN (USA) |
THIERRY THULLIEZ | 56.0 | PASCAL BARY | 1 |
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SULK
(IRE)
2F SELKIRK (USA) - MASSKANA (IRE) DARSHAAN (GB) |
LANFRANCO DETTORI | 56.0 | JOHN GOSDEN | 5 |
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