Christophe Soumillon
With this win, Christophe Soumillon and trainer Aidan O'Brien combined for 4 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey had come close here before: Nando Parrado was second in 2020 and Breizh Sky was third in 2022.
France
ParisLongchamp · 05.10.25
Watch the racePurse€400,000
Distance1400 metres
Winning time1m 21.53s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions2-year-olds
Stories of this Result
Watch the race
Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
9 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thImperial Me Cen2yo colt by Mehmas × Imperialistic DivaAugustin MadametP ValdivielsoDead heat€27,999
6thA Bit Of Spirit2yo colt by Palace Pier × TanaaghomRossa RyanClive Cox1 ¾
7thCielo Di Roma2yo colt by Romanised × SuestarAlexis PouchinGianluca BietoliniNose
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Puerto Rico in 2025
1 other winTrainer / Jockey / Track
Critérium International1600 metres · €250,0001stAidan O'BrienChristophe Soumillon26.10.2025Saint-CloudPrize money €157,500Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Camille PissarroWootton Bassett × Entreat | Aidan O'BrienChristophe Soumillon | M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & P M BrantCn Farm Ltd | ||
| 2023 | RosallionBlue Point × Rosaline | Richard HannonSean Levey | Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al MaktoumSheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum | ||
| 2022 | BelbekShowcasing × Bee Queen | André FabreMickael Barzalona | Nurlan BizakovSumbe | ||
| 2021 | Angel BleuDark Angel × Cercle De La Vie | Ralph BeckettFrankie Dettori | Marc ChanPan Sutong Racing Bloodstock | ||
| 2020 | SealiwayGaliway × Kensea | Frédéric RossiMickael Barzalona | Gousserie Racing & Guy Pariente HoldingGuy Pariente Holding |
History since 2000
Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère26Editions since 2000
0Multiple winners
4%Won by fillies or mares1 of 26 · 1 of the last 20
17.00Longest-priced winnerBelbek · 2022
Record holders
Most wins since 20001Aidan O'BrienTrainer · 2005, 2006, 2017, 2024, 2025 …8 wins
1Coolmore GroupOwner · 2005, 2006, 2017, 2024, 2025 …8 wins
3Mickael BarzalonaJockey · 2015, 2019, 2020, 20224 wins
3DanehillSire · 2001, 2004, 2005, 20064 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners3Siyouni2009 · Gérald Mossé8.00
4Ultra2015 · Mickael Barzalona7.00
5Full Mast2014 · Thierry Thulliez6.50
Show all 26 winners since 2000Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Puerto RicoWootton Bassett × April Showers | Aidan O'BrienChristophe Soumillon | Coolmore GroupApril Showers Syndicate | 4.00 | |
| 2024 | Camille PissarroWootton Bassett × Entreat | Aidan O'BrienChristophe Soumillon | Coolmore GroupCN Farm Ltd | 11.00 | |
| 2023 | RosallionBlue Point × Rosaline | Richard Hannon Jr.Sean Levey | Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al MaktoumSheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum | 5.50 | |
| 2022 | BelbekShowcasing × Bee Queen | André FabreMickael Barzalona | Nurlan BizakovSumbe | 17.00 | |
| 2021 | Angel BleuDark Angel × Cercle de La Vie | Ralph BeckettFrankie Dettori | Marc ChanPan Sutong Racing Bloodstock | 5.50 | |
| 2020 | SealiwayGaliway × Kensea | Frédéric RossiMickael Barzalona | Haras de La Gousserie & Guy ParienteGuy Pariente | 5.00 | |
| 2019 | Victor LudorumShamardal × Antiquities | André FabreMickael Barzalona | GodolphinGodolphin | 3.00 | |
| 2018 | Royal MarineRaven's Pass × Inner Secret | Saeed bin SuroorOisin Murphy | GodolphinGodolphin | 5.50 | |
| 2017 | HappilyGalileo × You'resothrilling | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupYou'resothrilling Syndicate | 2.20 | |
| 2016 | National DefenseInvincible Spirit × Angel Falls | Criquette Head-MaarekPierre-Charles Boudot | Sun Bloodstock SarlEcurie Des Monceaux & Meridian Int | 6.00 | |
| 2015 | UltraManduro × Epitome | André FabreMickael Barzalona | GodolphinDarley | 7.00 | |
| 2014 | Full MastMizzen Mast × Yashmak | Criquette Head-MaarekThierry Thulliez | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 6.50 | |
| 2013 | KarakontieBernstein × Sun Is Up | Jonathan PeaseStéphane Pasquier | Niarchos FamilyFlaxman Holdings or Shiraoi Farm, Shadai Corporation Ltd | 3.75 | |
| 2012 | Olympic GloryChoisir × Acidanthera | Richard Hannon Sr.Richard Hughes | Joaan Bin Hamad Al ThaniDenis McDonnell | 2.50 | |
| 2011 | DabirsimHat Trick × Rumored | Christophe FerlandFrankie Dettori | Simon SpringerMme L Monfort | 1.57 | |
| 2010 | Wootton BassettIffraaj × Balladonia | Richard FaheyPaul Hanagan | Brady / Cosmic CasesLaundry Cottage Stud Farm | 5.00 | |
| 2009 | SiyouniPivotal × Sichilla | Alain de Royer-DupréGérald Mossé | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 8.00 | |
| 2008 | NaaqoosOasis Dream × Straight Lass | Freddy HeadDavy Bonilla | Hamdan Al MaktoumSerge Boucheron | 5.50 | |
| 2007 | Rio de la PlataRahy × Express Way | Saeed bin SuroorFrankie Dettori | GodolphinJose De Camargo, Robert N Clay Et Al | 1.62 | |
| 2006 | Holy Roman EmperorDanehill × L'On Vite | Aidan O'BrienKieren Fallon | Coolmore GroupTower Bloodstock | 2.75 | |
| 2005 | Horatio NelsonDanehill × Imagine | Aidan O'BrienKieren Fallon | Coolmore GroupBeaverstone & Tower Bloodstock | 1.57 | |
| 2004 | OratorioDanehill × Mahrah | Aidan O'BrienJamie Spencer | Coolmore GroupBarronstown Stud and Orpendale | 3.50 | |
| 2003 | American PostBering × Wells Fargo | Criquette Head-MaarekRichard Hughes | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 5.00 | |
| 2002 | Hold That TigerStorm Cat × Beware of the Cat | Aidan O'BrienKieren Fallon | Coolmore GroupTen Broek Farm | 4.50 | |
| 2001 | Rock of GibraltarDanehill × Offshore Boom | Aidan O'BrienMichael Kinane | Coolmore GroupJoe Crowley, M/M Aidan P. O'Brien | 1.80 | |
| 2000 | OkawangoKingmambo × Krissante | Criquette HeadOlivier Doleuze | Wertheimer et FrèreWertheimer et Frère | 2.20 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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