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1stDouble Major4yo by Daiwa Major × Dancequest€199,990
2ndSevenna's Knight4yo by Camelot × Sevenna€80,010
3rdTrueshan8yo by Planteur × Shao Line€40,005
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Double Major
Purse€350,000
Distance3100 metres
Winning time3m 33.16s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-olds and up

Stories of this Result

Double Major

Double Major defended the title he won in 2023. The winning margin over Sevenna's Knight was 1 ¼ lengths. The field numbered 8 runners. The horse is by Daiwa Major out of Dancequest. The winning time was 3m 33.16s.

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Result

8 runners · prize money to 5th place
PosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
1stDouble Major4yo gelding by Daiwa Major × DancequestMaxime GuyonChristophe Ferland€199,990
2ndSevenna's Knight4yo colt by Camelot × SevennaMickael BarzalonaAndré Fabre1 ¼€80,010
3rdTrueshan8yo gelding by Planteur × Shao LineHollie DoyleAlan KingHead€40,005
4thAl Qareem5yo gelding by Awtaad × MoqlaClifford LeeKarl Burke5€19,985
5thGrosvenor Square3yo colt by Galileo × WadyhattaRyan MooreAidan O'Brien2€10,010
6thShakti4yo filly by Zarak × La DivinandraAugustin MadametM Brasme4
7thPresage Nocturne4yo colt by Wootton Bassett × KyuremChristophe SoumillonAlessandro Botti30
8thAlign The Stars3yo gelding by Sea The Stars × KitcaraJ FanningCharlie Johnston30

Pedigree of the winner

As of race day 27.10.24
Double Major
DancequestDamby Dansili
DamDancequest

Double Major is one of four winners out of Dancequest (Dansili), who won and was Listed-placed at three in France. She has also produced Flop Shot (New Approach), winner of the Gr.3 Prix de Guiche, and the Listed-placed Veritas (Camelot).

Second damFeatherquest

Second dam Featherquest (Rainbow Quest) was a winner and is a three-parts-sister to the Group 1 winner and leading sire Groom Dancer (Blushing Groom). Her daughter Plumania (Anabaa) won the Gr.1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and has four black-type performers, led by the sire Plumatic (Dubawi), successful in the Gr.2 Prix du Muguet, and including the Listed winner and sire Maniaco. Another daughter, Balladeuse (Singspiel), won the Prix de Royallieu, then a Group 2, and is the dam of Left Hand (Dubawi), who took the Gr.1 Prix Vermeille, of Aventure (Sea The Stars), winner of the Gr.2 Prix de Pomone and the Gr.3 Prix de Royaumont and second in the Gr.1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Gr.1 Prix Vermeille, of the Listed winner Bilissie and of Romanciere, third in the Gr.1 Prix Jean Romanet. Balladeuse is also second dam of First Look (Lope De Vega), runner-up in the Gr.1 Prix du Jockey Club. Featherquest is further the grandam of Rumi (Frankel), winner of the Gr.2 Prix de la Nonette, and of Solage (Galileo), a Listed winner in Ireland and dam of Opera Mundi, who won the Listed Prix Zeddaan.

Third damFeatherhill

Third dam Featherhill (Lyphard).

Wider family

The family further includes the champion Indian Rose (General Holme), winner of the Gr.1 Prix Vermeille.

Next generation

Dancequest has an unraced 2-year-old filly by Dubawi named Rooba, a yearling colt by Lope De Vega named Vegetarien and a colt foal by Saxon Warrior named Saxoniste.

Connections

All winners since 2020

YearWinnerTrainer / JockeyOwner / BreederVideo
2023Double MajorDaiwa Major × DancequestChristophe FerlandMaxime GuyonWertheimer & FrereWertheimer Et Frere
2022IresineManduro × InangaJ-P GauvinMarie VelonBertrand MilliereP Joyaux & Bnne M-L Van Dedem
2021ScopeTeofilo × Look SoRalph BeckettRob HornbyJ H Richmond-WatsonLawn Stud
2020SubjectivistTeofilo × ReckoningMark JohnstonJoe FanningDr J WalkerMascalls Stud

History since 1926

Prix Royal-Oak
97Editions since 1926
5Multiple winnersAmilynx, Westerner, Tac de Boistron

Record holders

Most wins since 1926
1Freddy HeadJockey · 1971, 1974, 1980, 1984, 1989 …6 wins
2Sadler's WellsSire · 1990, 1997, 2008, 20094 wins
3TourbillonDamsire · 1950, 1951, 19583 wins
4RelicDamsire · 1961, 1963, 19653 wins

Multiple winners

Won this race more than once
1Amilynx1999, 20002 wins
2Westerner2003, 20042 wins
3Tac de Boistron2013, 20142 wins
4Vazirabad2015, 20162 wins
5Double Major2023, 20242 wins
All 98 winners since 1926
YearWinnerTrainer / JockeyOwner / BreederOdds
2024Double Major
Daiwa Major
Christophe Ferland
Maxime Guyon
Wertheimer et Frère
Wertheimer et Frère
7.50
2023Double Major
Daiwa Major
Christophe Ferland
Maxime Guyon
Wertheimer et Frère
Wertheimer et Frère
4.00
2022Iresine
Manduro
Jean-Philippe Gauvin
Marie Velon
Bertrand Milliere
P Joyaux & Bnne M-L Van Dedem
3.00
2021Scope
Teofilo
Ralph Beckett
Rob Hornby
J H Richmond-Watson
Lawn Stud
9.00
2020Subjectivist
Teofilo
Mark Johnston
Joe Fanning
Dr Jim Walker
Mascalls Stud
7.00
2019Technician
Mastercraftsman
Martyn Meade
Pierre-Charles Boudot
Team Valor 1
Barronstown Stud
3.40
2018Holdthasigreen
Hold That Tiger
Bruno Audoin
Tony Piccone
Jean Gilbert
J Gilbert & C Le Lay
7.00
2017Ice Breeze
Nayef
Pascal Bary
Vincent Cheminaud
Juddmonte
Juddmonte
7.00
2016Vazirabad
Manduro
Alain de Royer-Dupré
Christophe Soumillon
Aga Khan Studs
Aga Khan Studs
2.62
2015Vazirabad
Manduro
Alain de Royer-Dupré
Christophe Soumillon
Aga Khan Studs
Aga Khan Studs
2.88
2014Tac de Boistron
Take Risks
Marco Botti
Martin Harley
Aust Thoroughbred Bldstck
Mme Isabelle Reverseau
2.75
2013Tac de Boistron
Take Risks
Marco Botti
Martin Harley
Aust Thoroughbred Bldstck
Mme Isabelle Reverseau
5.00
2012Les Beaufs
Apsis
Valérie Seignoux
Julien Guillochon
Stéphane Seignoux
Mme Christina Kolungia
10.00
2011Be Fabulous
Samum
André Fabre
Maxime Guyon
Godolphin
Gestut Karlshof
7.00
2010Gentoo
Loup Solitaire
Alain Lyon
Christophe Lemaire
Serge Tripier-Mondancin
J C Seroul
3.75
2009Ask
Sadler's Wells
Sir Michael Stoute
Ryan Moore
Patrick Fahey
Side Hill Stud
2.75
2008Yeats
Sadler's Wells
Aidan O'Brien
Johnny Murtagh
Coolmore Group
Barronstown Stud & Orpendale
5.50
2007Allegretto
Galileo
Sir Michael Stoute
Ryan Moore
Cheveley Park Stud
Kirsten Rausing & Airlie Stud
6.20
2006Montare
Montjeu
Jonathan Pease
Olivier Peslier
George Strawbridge
George Strawbridge
7.00
2005Alcazar
Alzao
Hughie Morrison
Micky Fenton
Repard / Melrose et al.
J Repard
8.00
2004Westerner
Danehill
Élie Lellouche
Stéphane Pasquier
Ecurie Wildenstein
Dayton Investments
1.40
2003Westerner
Danehill
Élie Lellouche
Dominique Boeuf
Ecurie Wildenstein
Dayton Investments
4.00
2002Mr Dinos
Desert King
Paul Cole
Dominique Boeuf
Constantine Shiacolas
Mocklerstown House Stud
4.60
2001Vinnie Roe
Definite Article
Dermot Weld
Pat Smullen
Sheridan / Balzarini
Virginia Moeran
5.00
2000Amilynx
Linamix
André Fabre
Olivier Peslier
Jean-Luc Lagardère
J Wertheimer
2.00
1999Amilynx
Linamix
André Fabre
Olivier Peslier
Jean-Luc Lagardère
J Wertheimer
3.00
1998Tiraaz
Lear Fan
Alain de Royer-Dupré
Gérald Mossé
Aga Khan Studs
2.00
1997Ebadiyla
Sadler's Wells
John Oxx
Gérald Mossé
Aga Khan Studs
Aga Khan Studs
3.00
1996Red Roses Story
Pink
Corine Barande-Barbe
Vincent Vion
Corine Barande-Barbe
8.00
1995Sunshack
Rainbow Quest
André Fabre
Thierry Jarnet
Juddmonte
Juddmonte
2.00
1994Moonax
Caerleon
Barry Hills
Pat Eddery
Sheikh Mohammed
Liscannor Stud
3.40
1993Raintrap
Rainbow Quest
André Fabre
Pat Eddery
Juddmonte
Juddmonte
1992Assessor
Niniski
Richard Hannon Sr.
Richard Quinn
Bjorn Nielsen
Airlie Stud
45.00
1991Turgeon
Caro
Jonathan Pease
Tony Cruz
George Strawbridge
George W. Strawbridge Jr.
2.60
1990Indian Queen
Electric
Lord Huntingdon
Walter Swinburn
Sir Gordon Brunton
25.00
1990Braashee
Sadler's Wells
Alec Stewart
Michael Roberts
Maktoum Al Maktoum
3.60
1989Top Sunrise
Top Ville
André Fabre
Freddy Head
Charles Schmidt
3.80
1988Star Lift
Mill Reef
André Fabre
Cash Asmussen
Daniel Wildenstein
Dayton Ltd.
14.00
1987Royal Gait
Gunner B
John Fellows
Alfred Gibert
Manuel Pereira-Arias
Ian H Wills
3.00
1986El Cuite
Vaguely Noble
Sir Henry Cecil
Steve Cauthen
Sheikh Mohammed
7.40
1985Mersey
Crystal Palace
Patrick Biancone
Jean-Luc Kessas
Daniel Wildenstein
3.00
1984Agent Double
One for All
Criquette Head
Freddy Head
Jacques Wertheimer
1983Old Country
Quiet Fling
Luca Cumani
Pat Eddery
Mrs O. Abegg
1982Denel
Devon
Bernard Sécly
Yves Saint-Martin
Mrs Salomon Nathan
10.00
1981Ardross
Run the Gantlet
Sir Henry Cecil
Lester Piggott
Charles St George
Paddy Prendergast
1980Gold River
Riverman
Alec Head
Freddy Head
Jacques Wertheimer
Jacques Wertheimer
1979Niniski
Nijinsky
Dick Hern
Willie Carson
Lady Beaverbrook
Caper Hill Farm
2.00
1978Brave Johnny
Dancing Lad
Mick Bartholomew
Henri Samani
Mireille Darc
Marius & Vincent Bertella
1977Rex Magna
Right Royal V
François Boutin
Philippe Paquet
Elisabeth Couturié
1976Exceller
Vaguely Noble
François Mathet
Gérard Dubroeucq
Nelson Bunker Hunt
Jane Engelhard
1.20
1975Henri le Balafre
Sassafras
François Mathet
Henri Samani
Claude Puerari
1974Busiris
Ridan
Maurice Zilber
Freddy Head
Nelson Bunker Hunt
1973Lady Berry
Violon D'Ingres
Geoffroy Watson
Marcel Depalmas
Guy de Rothschild
1972Pleben
Sheshoon
Geoffroy Watson
Marcel Depalmas
Baron de Redé
1971Bourbon
Le Fabuleux
Alec Head
Freddy Head
Germaine Wertheimer
1970Sassafras
Sheshoon
François Mathet
Yves Saint-Martin
Arpad Plesch
Mr & Mrs A. Plesch
1969Le Chouan
Le Tyrol
Freddie Palmer
André Jézéquel
Geoffroy de Waldner
1968Dhaudevi
Dhaulagiri
R. Corme
Freddy Head
Mme G. Courtois
1967Samos
Sheshoon
A. Klimscha
J. C. Desaint
M. Gräfin Batthyany
1966Vasco de Gama
Bel Baraka
J. Cunnington jr.
M. Philipperon
M. Fabiani
1965Reliance
Tantieme
F. Mathet
Yves Saint-Martin
François Dupré
François Dupré
1964Barbieri
La Varende
G. Watson
J. Deforge
Baron G. de Rothschild
1963Relko
Tanerko
François Mathet
Yves Saint-Martin
François Dupré
François Dupré
1962Sicilian Prince
Straight Deal
Noel Murless
L. Ward
G. Len
1961Match
Tantieme
F. Mathet
F. Palmer
F. Dupré
François Dupré
1960Puissant Chef
Djefou
C. W. Bartholomew
M. Garcia
M.-H. Aubert
H. Aubert
1959Vamour
Vamos
François Mathet
J. Fabre
Mme L. Volterra
1958Wallaby
Fast Fox
Percy Carter
Freddy Palmer
Geoffroy de Waldner
Baron G. de Waldner (France)
1957Scot
Souverain
P. Pelat
F. Bonni
Mme C. del Duca
1956Arabian
Norseman
J. Cunnington sr.
J. Deforge
R. Beamonte
1955Macip
Marsyas
E. C. Elliott
S. Boullenger
Marcel Boussac
Marcel Boussac
1954Sica Boy
Sunny Boy
P. Pelat
W. R. Johnstone
Mme J. Cochery
Alfred Johner
1953Buisson d'Or
Coastal Traffic
Percy Carter
Freddy Palmer
Georges Wildenstein
1952Feu du Diable
Mieuxcé
E. Pollet
M. Larraun
Paul Duboscq
1951Stymphale
Pharis
Ch. H. Semblat
W. R. Johnstone
Marcel Boussac
1950Pan
Atys
E. Pollet
R. Poincelet
Eugène Constant
J. Desbons (France)
1949Ciel Etoile
Cranach
G. Watson
F. Palmer
Baron G. de Rothschild
1948Spooney
Motrico
M. d'Okhuysen
C. Maire
Comte R. de Rivaud
1947Tourment
Tourbillon
P. Carter
G. Bridgland
Geoffroy de Waldner
1946Souverain
Maravedis
H. Delavaud
Marcel Lollierou
F.-R. Schmitt
1945Caracalla
Tourbillon
—
—
—
1944Samaritain
Maravedis
—
Marcel Lollierou
—
1943Verso II
Pinceau
Ch. Clout
G. Duforez
Comte de Chambure
1942Tifinar
Abjer
Ch. H. Semblat
J. Doyasbère
Marcel Boussac
1941Le Pacha
Biribi
J. Cunnington sr.
—
—
1938Eclair au Chocolat
Bubbles
L. Robert
Ch. Bouillon
Baron E. de Rothschild
Baron Ed. de Rothschild
1937Victrix
Kantar
Fk. Carter
G. Bridgland
—
1936Fantastic
Aethelstan
—
G. Duforez
—
1935Bokbul
Blandford
L. Robert
Ch. Bouillon
Baron E. de Rothschild
Ed. de Rothschild
1934Brantôme
Blandford
L. Robert
Ch. Bouillon
Baron Ed. de Rothschild
Baron Edouard de Rothschild
1933Jumbo
Zambo
—
—
—
1932Laeken
Massine
—
G. Duforez
—
1931Deiri
Aethelstan
—
—
A. Aumont jr.
J. Michelham
1930Taicoun
Sourbier
—
—
—
1929Calandria
Kircubbin
Fk. Carter
—
—
1928Cacao
Bay Cherry
—
Ch. Bouillon
Baron E. de Rothschild
1927Fiterari
Sardanapale
—
—
—
1926Biribi
Rabelais
—
—
—
J. Stern

Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.

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