Prix Messidor
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Maisons-Laffitte France |
| Inaugurated | 1949 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Website | france-galop.com |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres (1 mile) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 53½ kg (3y); 57½ kg (4y+) Allowances 1½ kg for fillies and mares Penalties 4 kg for Group 1 winners * 4 kg if two Group 2 wins * 3 kg if one Group 2 win * 3 kg if two Group 3 wins * 2 kg if one Group 3 win * * since January 1 |
| Purse | €80,000 (2016) 1st: €40,000 |
| 2025 | ||
| Quddwah | Geography | Ridari |
| Previous years | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ||
| Caramelito | Marhaba Ya Sanafi | Andromede |
| 2023 | ||
| Fast Raaj | Topgear | Ancient Rome |
| 2022 | ||
| Wally | Longvillers | Axdavali |
| 2021 | ||
| Victor Ludorum | Brentford Hope | Kenway |
| 2020-2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ||
| Impulsif | Trais Fluors | Study Of Man |
| 2018 | ||
| Geniale | Jimmy Two Times | Zalamea |
| 2017 | ||
| Taareef | Al Wukair | Attendu |
| 2016 | ||
| Vadamos | Mr Owen | Territories |
| 2015 | ||
| Fractional | Faufiler | Bookrunner |
| 2014 | ||
| Graphic | Pilote | Line Drummer |
| 2013 | ||
| Intello | Mainsail | Don Bosco |
| 2012 | ||
| Tin Horse | Prince D'Alienor | Moonwalk In Paris |
| 2011 | ||
| Vagabond Shoes | Biondetti | Polytechnicien |
| 2010-2001 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||
| Fuisse | Beacon Lodge | Silver Frost |
| 2009 | ||
| Alnadana | Mr Brock | Putney Bridge |
| 2008 | ||
| Racinger | Spirito Del Vento | Chopastair |
| 2007 | ||
| Stormy River | Satri | Multiplex |
| 2006 | ||
| Librettist | Helios Quercus | Manduro |
| 2005 | ||
| Valixir | Special Kaldoun | Salselon |
| 2004 | ||
| Ryono | Diamond Green | Special Kaldoun |
| 2003 | ||
| Special Kaldoun | Tashkandi | Bernebeau |
| 2002 | ||
| Altieri | Domedriver | Proudwings |
| 2001 | ||
| Panis | Duck Row | Mocham Glen |
| 2000-1990 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ||
| Faberger | Chelsea Manor | Kingsalsa |
| 1999 | ||
| Dansili | Kabool | Miss Berbere |
| 1998 | ||
| Fly To The Stars | Jim And Tonic | Orford Ness |
| 1997 | ||
| Neuilly | Simon Du Desert | Polar Prince |
| 1996 | ||
| Grey Risk | Nec Plus Ultra | Royal Philosopher |
| 1995 | ||
| Nec Plus Ultra | Bishop Of Cashel | Tellurium |
| 1994 | ||
| Jeune Homme | Fadeyev | Enjoy Plan |
| 1993 | ||
| Fanmore | Caesour | Zabar |
| 1992 | ||
| Take Risks | Metal Storm | Crystal Path |
| 1991 | ||
| Acteur Francais | Boxing Day | Ganges |
| 1990 | ||
| Septieme Ciel | River Of Light | Ocean Falls |
The Prix Messidor is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Maisons-Laffitte over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.