Prix Edmond Blanc
| Group 3 race | |
Edmond Blanc 1856-1920
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| Location |
Saint-Cloud Racecourse Saint-Cloud, France |
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| Inaugurated | 1921 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Website | france-galop.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres (1 mile) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Four-years-old and up |
| Weight | 57 kg Allowances 1½ kg for fillies and mares Penalties 3 kg for Group 1 winners * 2 kg for Group 2 winners * 1 kg for Group 3 winners * * since 1 June last year |
| Purse | €80,000 (2017) 1st: €40,000 |
The Prix Edmond Blanc is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile) at Saint-Cloud in late March or early April.
The event is named after Edmond Blanc (1856–1920), a leading racehorse owner who founded Saint-Cloud Racecourse. It was established in 1921, and was originally open to horses aged three or older. It was initially contested over 1,500 metres.
The first winner of the race was owned by Edmond Blanc's widow. Her horse carried the racing colours inherited from her husband, orange jersey and blue cap.
The Prix Edmond Blanc was abandoned throughout World War II, with no running from 1940 to 1945. It was extended to 1,600 metres in 1954.
The race was closed to three-year-olds in 1962. It was cancelled due to bad weather in 1963, 1970 and 1971.
Most successful horse (2 wins):
Leading jockey (4 wins):
Leading trainer (4 wins):
Leading owner (4 wins):
a The 1991 running took place at Évry.
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