Blue Rose Cen
With this win, Blue Rose Cen now has 3 Group 1 wins this season. The winning margin over Jackie Oh was a neck. The field numbered 11 runners. The horse is by Churchill out of Queen Blossom. The winning time was 2m 3.71s.
France
ParisLongchamp · 01.10.23
Watch the racePrix de l'Opéra
2ndJackie Oh3yo by Galileo × Jacqueline Quest€100,000
3rdLumiere Rock3yo by Saxon Warrior × Last Gold€50,000
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Purse€500,000
Distance2000 metres
Winning time2m 3.71s
SurfaceTurf
ConditionsFillies and mares, 3 and up
Stories of this Result
Blue Rose Cen
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
11 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
3rdLumiere Rock3yo filly by Saxon Warrior × Last GoldDylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien1€50,000
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 01.10.23Blue Rose Cen
ChurchillSire
Queen BlossomDamby Jeremy
DamQueen Blossom
Blue Rose Cen is the only known foal of Queen Blossom (Jeremy), winner of the Gr.3 Park Express S. in Ireland and the Grade 3 Santa Barbara S. in the US.
Second damMark Of An Angel
Second dam Mark Of An Angel (Mark Of Esteem) was third in the Gr.3 Silver Flash S. and has three other winners at home and abroad. Queen Blossom is her best runner.
Third damDream Time
Third dam Dream Time (Rainbow Quest) was placed and produced four other winners.
Wider family
The fourth dam is Grey Angel (Kenmare), a multiple winner in South Africa whose successes include two Grade 3 races. She was also second at Group 1 level.
Next generation
Queen Blossom has a colt foal by Frankel.
Connections
Blue Rose Cen in 2023
2 other winsTrainer / Jockey / Track
Prix de Diane2100 metres · €1,000,0001stChristopher HeadAurelien Lemaitre18.06.2023ChantillyPrize money €630,000Race detailsWatch
Poule d'Essai des Pouliches1600 metres · €550,0001stChristopher HeadAurelien Lemaitre14.05.2023ParisLongchampPrize money €346,500Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Place Du CarrouselLope De Vega × Traffic Jam | André FabreMickael Barzalona | Al Shaqab Racing & Ballylinch StudBallylinch Stud & Alexis & Fan Adamian | ||
| 2021 | RougirTerritories × Summer Moon | Cedric RossiMaxime Guyon | Gousserie RacingJ Krauze | ||
| 2020 | TarnawaShamardal × Tarana | Dermot WeldChristophe Soumillon | H H Aga KhanHis Highness The Aga Khan's Studs S C |
History since 2003
Prix de l'Opéra21Editions since 2003
0Multiple winners
100%Won by fillies or mares21 of 21 · 20 of the last 20
2:00.90Fastest winning timeMandesha · 2006
Record holders
Most wins since 20031Christophe SoumillonJockey · 2006, 2013, 20203 wins
2Aga Khan StudsOwner · 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013, 20205 wins
3Aga Khan StudsBreeder · 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013, 20205 wins
4DarshaanDamsire · 2004, 20122 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners2Kinnaird2005 · Kevin Darley34.00
3Shalanaya2009 · Maxime Guyon21.00
4Villa Marina2019 · Olivier Peslier19.00
5Lady Marian2008 · Dominique Boeuf17.00
All 21 winners since 2003
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Blue Rose Cen Churchill | Christopher Head Aurélien Lemaitre | Yeguada Centurion Sl Yeguada Centurion Sl | 3.00 |
| 2022 | Place Du Carrousel Lope De Vega | André Fabre Mickael Barzalona | Al Shaqab Racing & Ballylinch Stud Ballylinch Stud & Alexis & Fan Adamian | 67.00 |
| 2021 | Rougir Territories | Cedric Rossi Maxime Guyon | Le Haras De La Gousserie Jan Krauze | 17.00 |
| 2020 | Tarnawa Shamardal | Dermot Weld Christophe Soumillon | Aga Khan Studs Aga Khan Studs | 3.75 |
| 2019 | Villa Marina Le Havre | Carlos Laffon-Parias Olivier Peslier | SARL Darpat France SARL Darpat France | 19.00 |
| 2018 | Wild Illusion Dubawi | Charlie Appleby William Buick | Godolphin Godolphin | 2.88 |
| 2017 | Rhododendron Galileo | Aidan O'Brien Seamie Heffernan | Coolmore Group Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt | 8.00 |
| 2016 | Speedy Boarding Shamardal | James Fanshawe Frederik Tylicki | Helena Springfield Ltd Meon Valley Stud | 6.50 |
| 2015 | Covert Love Azamour | Hugo Palmer Pat Smullen | Fomo Syndicate Sommerville Bloodstock | 5.00 |
| 2014 | We Are Dansili | Freddy Head Thierry Jarnet | George Strawbridge Jr. George Strawbridge | 7.00 |
| 2013 | Dalkala Giant's Causeway | Alain de Royer-Dupré Christophe Soumillon | Aga Khan Studs Aga Khan Studs | 9.00 |
| 2012 | Ridasiyna Motivator | Mikel Delzangles Christophe Lemaire | Aga Khan Studs Aga Khan Studs | 13.00 |
| 2011 | Nahrain Selkirk | Roger Varian Frankie Dettori | Ahmed Al Maktoum Darley Stud | 4.33 |
| 2010 | Lily of the Valley Galileo | Jean-Claude Rouget Ioritz Mendizabal | Bernard Barsi Dunmore Stud Limited | 8.00 |
| 2009 | Shalanaya Lomitas | Mikel Delzangles Maxime Guyon | Aga Khan Studs Aga Khan Studs | 21.00 |
| 2008 | Lady Marian Nayef | Werner Baltromei Dominique Boeuf | R'stall Gestüt Hachtsee Graf U Grafin V Stauffenberg | 17.00 |
| 2007 | Satwa Queen Muhtathir | Jean de Roualle Thierry Thulliez | Steven & Gillian Lamprell Ste Sogir | 4.00 |
| 2006 | Mandesha Desert Style | Alain de Royer-Dupré Christophe Soumillon | Aga Khan Studs Aga Khan Studs | 3.00 |
| 2005 | Kinnaird Dr Devious | Patrick Haslam Kevin Darley | Renata Jacobs Victor Stud | 34.00 |
| 2004 | Alexander Goldrun Gold Away | Jim Bolger Kevin Manning | Miriam O'Callaghan Dermot Cantillon | 7.00 |
| 2003 | Zee Zee Top Zafonic | Sir Michael Stoute Kieren Fallon | Helena Springfield Ltd Meon Valley Stud | 15.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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