Francis-Henri Graffard
With this win, Francis-Henri Graffard moved to 13 Group 1 wins this season, 13 wins behind leader Aidan O'Brien in the 2025 trainers' table. It was the first win at the Breeders’ Cup for the stable since 1984.
United States of America
Del Mar · 01.11.25
Watch the racePurse€1,757,400
To the winner€1,107,100
Distance2213 metres
Winning time2m 12.54s
SurfaceTurf · Firm
ConditionsFillies and mares, 3 and up
Runners13
Stories of this Result
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
13 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 01.11.25Gezora
AlmanzorSire
GermanceDamby Silver Hawk
DamGermance
Gezora is out of Germance (Silver Hawk), a Group 1 winner in France who took the Prix Saint-Alary, then a Group 1, and was second in the Gr.1 Prix de Diane. Her half-sister Garance (Teofilo) was multiple Listed-placed.
Second damGaily Tiara
Second dam Gaily Tiara (Caerleon) won once in Japan and bred five winners, among them Gaily Game (Montjeu), winner of the Listed Prix Michel Houyvet, and Beynotown (Authorized), dam of the Listed-placed Out Of Town.
Third damMajestic Role
Third dam Majestic Role (Theatrical), a stakes winner who took the Tyros S., then a Listed race, and was second in the Gr.1 Prix de la Salamandre. She produced five winners, among them the Listed-placed Last Attempt (Cape Cross) and Aiglonne (Silver Hawk), winner of the Gr.3 Prix Fille de l'Air and dam of the sire Mekhtaal (Sea The Stars), winner of the Gr.1 Prix d'Ispahan, of Democrate, winner of the Gr.2 Prix Hocquart, of the multiple group winner Aigue Marine (Galileo) and of the Group 3 winner Normandy Bridge.
Wider family
The sire White Muzzle (Dancing Brave), winner of the Derby Italiano, then a Group 1, and second in the Gr.1 Arc in 1993, also belongs to this family.
Connections
Gezora in 2025
1 other win · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Prix Vermeille2400 metres · €600,0002ndFrancis-Henri GraffardMickael Barzalona07.09.2025ParisLongchampPrize money €120,001Race detailsWatch
Prix de Diane2100 metres · €1,000,0001stFrancis-Henri GraffardChristophe Soumillon15.06.2025ChantillyPrize money €630,000Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2021
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MoiraGhostzapper × Devine Aida | Kevin AttardFlavien Prat | Madaket Stables Llc, Sf Racing Llc And X-men RacingAdena Springs (ON) | ||
| 2021 | Loves Only YouDeep Impact × Loves Only Me | Yoshito YahagiYuga Kawada | DMM Dream Club Co.Northern Farm |
History since 1999
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf27Editions since 1999
1Multiple winnersOuija Board
100%Won by fillies or mares27 of 27 · 20 of the last 20
Record holders
Most wins since 19991Chad C BrownTrainer · 2012, 2014, 2015, 20184 wins
2John R VelazquezJockey · 2002, 2011, 20183 wins
2Frankie DettoriJockey · 2006, 2016, 20233 wins
2JuddmonteOwner · 2001, 2005, 20093 wins
2JuddmonteBreeder · 2001, 2005, 20093 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Ouija Board2004, 20062 wins
Show all 27 winners since 1999Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | GezoraAlmanzor × Germance | Francis-Henri GraffardMickael Barzalona | Peter M. BrantHaras d'Étreham | 10.00 | |
| 2024 | MoiraGhostzapper × Devine Aida | Kevin AttardFlavien Prat | X-Men Racing, Madaket Stables and SF RacingAdena Springs (ON) | 6.50 | |
| 2023 | InspiralFrankel × Starscope | John & Thady GosdenFrankie Dettori | Cheveley Park StudCheveley Park Stud | 3.00 | |
| 2022 | TuesdayGalileo × Lillie Langtry | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupCoolmore | 4.50 | |
| 2021 | Loves Only YouDeep Impact × Loves Only Me | Yoshito YahagiYuga Kawada | DMM Dream ClubNorthern Farm | 5.00 | |
| 2020 | AudaryaWootton Bassett × Green Bananas | James FanshawePierre-Charles Boudot | Alison SwinburnHaras d'Ecouves | 13.00 | |
| 2019 | IridessaRuler of the World × Senta's Dream | Joseph Patrick O'BrienWayne Lordan | Chantal Regalado-GonzalezWhisperview Trading | 9.00 | |
| 2018 | SistercharlieMyboycharlie × Starlet's Sister | Chad C BrownJohn R Velazquez | Peter M. BrantEcurie des Monceaux | 6.00 | |
| 2017 | WuheidaDubawi × Hibaayeb | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinDarley Stud | 9.00 | |
| 2016 | Queen's TrustDansili × Queen's Best | Sir Michael StouteFrankie Dettori | Cheveley Park StudCheveley Park Stud | 6.00 | |
| 2015 | Stephanie's KittenKitten's Joy × Unfold the Rose | Chad C BrownIrad Ortiz | Kenneth and Sarah RamseyKenneth and Sarah Ramsey | 13.00 | |
| 2014 | DayatthespaCity Zip × M'Lady Doc | Chad C BrownJavier Castellano | Jerry Frankel, Ronald Frankel, Steve Laymon & Bradley ThoroughbredsCastellare di Cracchiolo Stable, Cracchiolo & Goldsher | 8.00 | |
| 2013 | DankDansili × Masskana | Sir Michael StouteRyan Moore | James WiganLondon Thoroughbred Services | 2.50 | |
| 2012 | ZagoraGreen Tune × Zaneton | Chad C BrownJavier Castellano | Martin S. SchwartzE Puerari & Oceanic Bloodstock | ||
| 2011 | Perfect ShirlPerfect Soul × Lady Shirl | Roger AttfieldJohn R Velazquez | Charles E. FipkeCharles E. Fipke | 21.00 | |
| 2010 | Shared AccountPleasantly Perfect × Silk N' Sapphire | Graham MotionEdgar Prado | Sagamore FarmWilliam A Carl | 34.00 | |
| 2009 | MiddayOasis Dream × Midsummer | Sir Henry CecilTom Queally | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 2.88 | |
| 2008 | Forever TogetherBelong To Me × Constant Companion | Jonathan SheppardJulien Leparoux | Augustin StableWhite Fox Farm | 5.50 | |
| 2007 | LahudoodSingspiel × Rahayeb | Kiaran McLaughlinAlan Garcia | Shadwell RacingShadwell Estate Company Ltd | ||
| 2006 | Ouija BoardCape Cross × Selection Board | Ed DunlopFrankie Dettori | Lord DerbyStanley Estate & Stud Co. | ||
| 2005 | IntercontinentalDanehill × Hasili | Robert FrankelRafael Bejarano | JuddmonteJuddmonte | ||
| 2004 | Ouija BoardCape Cross × Selection Board | Ed DunlopKieren Fallon | Lord DerbyStanley Estate & Stud Co. | 2.00 | |
| 2003 | IslingtonSadler's Wells × Hellenic | Sir Michael StouteKieren Fallon | Ballymacoll StudBallymacoll Stud | ||
| 2002 | StarineMendocino × Grisonnante | Robert FrankelJohn R Velazquez | Robert FrankelCatherine Dubois | ||
| 2001 | Banks HillDanehill × Hasili | André FabreOlivier Peslier | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 7.00 | |
| 2000 | Perfect StingRed Ransom × Valid Victress | Joe OrsenoJerry Bailey | Stronach StablesAdena Springs Farm | 6.00 | |
| 1999 | Soaring SoftlyKris S. × Wings of Grace | James J. TonerJerry Bailey | Phillips Racing PartnershipPhillips Racing Partnership |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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