Poule d'Essai des Pouliches prize money
Poule d'Essai des Pouliches is worth €500,000 for the 2022 running , €285,700 of it to the winner . That makes it the 167th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 11th richest in France.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches is
Group 1 · 1,600 metres (1 mile) · Turf · Longchamp Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Longchamp Racecourse
- Country
- France
- Grade
- Group 1
- Distance
- 1,600 metres (1 mile)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Flat / Thoroughbred
- Open to
- Three-year-old fillies
- Direction
- Right-handed
- First run
- 1883
The winner takes 57% of the fund. The remaining €214,300 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Run in 1:40.73 in 2026, Poule d'Essai des Pouliches pays €4,964 for every second of the race, which is 133rd of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 10th in France.
Where the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches prize money goes
France Galop sets the shares
| Who takes it | Share of the fund | Out of this purse |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | 75% | €375,000 |
| Trainer | 14% | €70,000 |
| Jockey | 8.5% | €42,500 |
| Social charges | 2.5% | €12,500 |
Every share here is a percentage of the €500,000 fund rather than of the winner's cheque, and the rider's figure covers the whole field rather than the winning rider alone. The same rule pays every race in the country, and where a purse goes in France works it out across all of them.
What a French-bred horse adds on top
Group 1, so the rate is 20%
France is the one country here where the purse is not the end of the money.
| Horse | Rate | Premium on the race | Premium to the winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every age, in Group 1 and Group 1 Purebred Arabian | 20% | €100,000 | €57,140 |
The premium is paid on top of the purse rather than out of it, and in full. A second premium goes to the breeder who produced the horse, charged on the prize and the owner's premium together: 13% where the covering took place in France.
Every Poule d'Essai des Pouliches winner
57 runnings, 1970 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Diamond Necklace1:40:73 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | Westerberg/Tabor / Smith / Magnier |
| 2025 | Zarigana1:34.05 | Mickael Barzalona | Francis-Henri Graffard | Aga Khan Studs SCEA |
| 2024 | Rouhiya1:35.99 | Maxime Guyon | Francis-Henri Graffard | Aga Khan IV |
| 2023 | Blue Rose Cen1:38.24 | Aurélien Lemaitre | Christopher Head | Yeguada Centurion SL |
| 2022 | Mangoustine1:35.72 | Gérald Mossé | Mikel Delzangles | Infinity Nine Horses, Ecurie Des Monceaux et al. |
| 2021 | Coeursamba1:39.28 | Cristian Demuro | Jean-Claude Rouget | Abdullah bin Fahad Al Attiyah |
| 2020 | Dream And Do1:35.68 | Maxime Guyon | Frederic Rossi | Haras du Logis Saint Germain |
| 2019 | Castle Lady1:40.91 | Mickael Barzalona | Henri-Alex Pantall | Godolphin |
| 2018 | Teppal1:37.97 | Olivier Peslier | David Simcock | Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| 2017 | Precieuse1:37.69 | Olivier Peslier | Fabrice Chappet | Anne-Marie Hayes |
| 2016 | La Cressonniere1:36.00 | Cristian Demuro | Jean-Claude Rouget | Caro / Augustin-Normand |
| 2015 | Ervedya1:36.48 | Christophe Soumillon | Jean-Claude Rouget | Aga Khan IV |
| 2014 | Avenir Certain1:39.95 | Grégory Benoist | Jean-Claude Rouget | Caro / Augustin-Normand |
| 2013 | Flotilla1:34.77 | Christophe Lemaire | Mikel Delzangles | Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| 2012 | Beauty Parlour1:37.15 | Christophe Soumillon | Élie Lellouche | Ecurie Wildenstein |
| 2011 | Golden Lilac1:39.31 | Olivier Peslier | André Fabre | Gestüt Ammerland |
| 2010 | Special Duty1:37.40 | Stéphane Pasquier | Criquette Head-Maarek | Khalid Abdullah |
| 2009 | Elusive Wave1:36.87 | Christophe Lemaire | Jean-Claude Rouget | Martin Schwartz |
| 2008 | Zarkava1:35.20 | Christophe Soumillon | Alain de Royer-Dupré | Aga Khan IV |
| 2007 | Darjina1:37.20 | Christophe Soumillon | Alain de Royer-Dupré | Zahra Aga Khan |
| 2006 | Tie Black1:36.60 | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | François Rohaut | Javier Gispert |
| 2005 | Divine Proportions1:38.50 | Christophe Lemaire | Pascal Bary | Niarchos Family |
| 2004 | Torrestrella1:35.70 | Olivier Peslier | François Rohaut | Bernard Bargues |
| 2003 | Musical Chimes1:36.00 | Christophe Soumillon | André Fabre | Maktoum Al Maktoum |
| 2002 | Zenda1:37.00 | Richard Hughes | John Gosden | Khalid Abdullah |
| 2001 | Rose Gypsy1:36.70 | Michael Kinane | Aidan O'Brien | Magnier / Tabor |
| 2000 | Bluemamba1:40.20 | Thierry Jarnet | Pascal Bary | Ecurie Skymarc Farm |
| 1999 | Valentine Waltz1:36.00 | Ray Cochrane | John Gosden | Kirby Maher Syndicate |
| 1998 | Zalaiyka1:35.70 | Gérald Mossé | Alain de Royer-Dupré | Aga Khan IV |
| 1997 | Always Loyal1:40.20 | Freddy Head | Criquette Head | Maktoum Al Maktoum |
| 1996 | Ta Rib1:38.70 | Willie Carson | Ed Dunlop | Hamdan Al Maktoum |
| 1995 | Matiara1:42.40 | Freddy Head | Criquette Head | Ecurie Åland |
| 1994 | East of the Moon1:37.10 | Cash Asmussen | François Boutin | Stavros Niarchos |
| 1993 | Madeleine's Dream1:36.40 | Cash Asmussen | François Boutin | Allen Paulson |
| 1992 | Culture Vulture1:37.00 | Richard Quinn | Paul Cole | Chris Wright |
| 1991 | Danseuse du Soir1:38.60 | Dominique Boeuf | Élie Lellouche | Daniel Wildenstein |
| 1990 | Houseproud1:38.50 | Pat Eddery | André Fabre | Khalid Abdullah |
| 1989 | Pearl Bracelet1:37.10 | Alfred Gibert | Roger Wojtowiez | Ecurie Fustok |
| 1988 | Ravinella1:38.30 | Gary W. Moore | Criquette Head | Ecurie Åland |
| 1987 | Miesque1:38.10 | Freddy Head | François Boutin | Stavros Niarchos |
| 1986 | Baiser Vole1:39.90 | Guy Guignard | Criquette Head | Robert Sangster |
| 1985 | Silvermine1:40.70 | Freddy Head | Criquette Head | Ghislaine Head |
| 1984 | Masarika1:39.30 | Yves Saint-Martin | Alain de Royer-Dupré | Aga Khan IV |
| 1983 | L'Attrayante1:42.50 | Alain Badel | Olivier Douieb | Mrs Charles Thériot |
| 1982 | River Lady1:39.60 | Lester Piggott | François Boutin | Robert Sangster |
| 1981 | Ukraine Girl1:41.00 | Pat Eddery | Robert Collet | Meg Mullion |
| 1980 | Aryenne1:43.60 | Maurice Philipperon | John Fellows | D. G. Volkert |
| 1979 | Three Troikas1:46.00 | Freddy Head | Criquette Head | Ghislaine Head |
| 1978 | Dancing Maid1:45.30 | Freddy Head | Alec Head | Jacques Wertheimer |
| 1977 | Madelia1:39.90 | Yves Saint-Martin | Angel Penna | Daniel Wildenstein |
| 1976 | Riverqueen1:38.60 | Freddy Head | Christian Datessen | Ghislaine Head |
| 1975 | Ivanjica1:38.40 | Freddy Head | Alec Head | Jacques Wertheimer |
| 1974 | Dumka1:47.50 | Alain Lequeux | Jacques de Chevigny | C. Bauer |
| 1973 | Allez France1:44.60 | Yves Saint-Martin | Albert Klimscha | Daniel Wildenstein |
| 1972 | Mata Hari1:44.70 | Jean Cruguet | Angel Penna | Countess Batthyany |
| 1971 | Bold Fascinator1:39.70 | Bill Williamson | John Fellows | Wendell Rosso |
| 1970 | Pampered Miss1:40.60 | Maurice Philipperon | John Cunnington Jr. | Nelson Bunker Hunt |
57 of the 57 runnings name the rider, 57 name the trainer and 57 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
Races worth about the same
Either side of Poule d'Essai des Pouliches in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | Belmont OaksBelmont Park | United States | €527,820 | $600,000 |
| 157 | Bryan Station StakesKeeneland | United States | €527,820 | $600,000 |
| 158 | Maker's Mark Mile StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | €527,820 | $600,000 |
| 159 | Transylvania StakesKeeneland | United States | €527,820 | $600,000 |
| 160 | Champion HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | €526,500 | £450,000 |
| 161 | Derby ItalianoCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | €523,800 | €523,800 |
| 162 | Prix La Haye JousselinAuteuil Racecourse | France | €520,000 | €520,000 |
| 163 | Karaka MillionEllerslie Racecourse | New Zealand | €515,853 | NZ$1,000,000 |
| 164 | New Zealand OaksEllerslie, Auckland | New Zealand | €515,853 | NZ$1,000,000 |
| 165 | New Zealand Trotting CupAddington Raceway | New Zealand | €515,853 | NZ$1,000,000 |
| 168 | Preis der DianaDüsseldorf Racecourse | Germany | €500,000 | €500,000 |
| 169 | Prix de l'OpéraLongchamp Racecourse | France | €500,000 | €500,000 |
| 170 | Durban July HandicapGreyville Racecourse | South Africa | €499,590 | R10,000,000 |
| 171 | Sha Tin TrophySha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | €472,388 | HK$4,250,000 |
| 172 | Queen Mother Champion ChaseCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | €468,000 | £400,000 |
| 173 | Craven PlateRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | €464,286 | AU$750,000 |
| 174 | Moonee Valley Gold CupMoonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | Australia | €464,286 | AU$750,000 |
| 175 | Oakleigh PlateCaulfield Racecourse | Australia | €464,286 | AU$750,000 |
| 176 | Rosehill GuineasRosehill Gardens Racecourse | Australia | €464,286 | AU$750,000 |
| 177 | Villiers StakesRandwick Racecourse | Australia | €464,286 | AU$750,000 |
The 20 races closest to Poule d'Essai des Pouliches in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in France
131 races, 11th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix de Paris | Longchamp Racecourse | Group 1 | €600,000 |
| Poule d'Essai des Poulains | Longchamp Racecourse | Group 1 | €600,000 |
| Prix Vermeille | Longchamp Racecourse | Group 1 | €600,000 |
| Prix La Haye Jousselin | Auteuil Racecourse | Group 1 | €520,000 |
| Prix de l'Opéra | Longchamp Racecourse | Group 1 | €500,000 |
| Prix du Moulin de Longchamp | Longchamp Racecourse | Group 1 | €450,000 |
| Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud | Saint-Cloud Racecourse | Group 1 | €400,000 |
| Prix Guillaume d'Ornano | Deauville Racecourse | Group 2 | €400,000 |
Every race in France we hold a purse for is on the France prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches winner get?
€285,700. That is 57% of the €500,000 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Poule d'Essai des Pouliches prize money?
€500,000, for the 2022 running.
Where does the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches rank among the richest races in the world?
167th of 997. 166 races pay more, the nearest of them Belmont Oaks. In France it is 11th of 131.
Which jockey has won the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches most often?
Freddy Head, with 8 wins between 1975 and 1997.
When was the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches first run?
1883. This page holds 57 runnings, from 1970 to 2026.
How far is the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches?
1,600 metres (1 mile), on turf, at Longchamp Racecourse.
Where to next
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