|} The Prix de la Grotte is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run over a distance of 1,600 metres (about 1 mile) at Longchamp in April. History The event was established in 1889, and it was originally open to colts and fillies aged three or older. Its format varied during the early part of its history. The modern version of the Prix de la Grotte was introduced in 1952. From this point it was restricted to three-year-old fillies, and was initially contested over 1,600 metres. It was designed to serve as a trial for the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches. The race's distance was modified several times during the 1960s. It was run over 1,400 metres (1965), 1,300 metres (1966) and 1,500 metres (1967) before reverting to 1,600 metres in 1968. Several winners of the modern Prix de la Grotte have achieved victory in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches. The first was Apollonia in 1956, and the most recent was Beauty Parlour in 2012. The most recent Poule d'Essai des Pouliches winner to have taken part in the Prix de la Grotte was Dream And Do, the runner-up in 2020. Records Leading jockey since 1952 (7 wins): Yves Saint-Martin – La Sega (1962), Felicia (1963), Mirna (1964), Tonnera (1966), Pola Bella (1968), Koblenza (1969), Captive Island (1985) Leading trainer since 1952 (8 wins): André Fabre – Houseproud (1990), Baya (1993), Flagbird (1994), Grey Lilas (2004), Anna Silai (2010), Golden Lilac (2011), Mexican Gold (2015), Tropbeau (2020) Leading owner since 1952 (5 wins): Nelson Bunker Hunt – Gazala (1967), Pampered Miss (1970), Dahlia (1973), Nobiliary (1975), Hartebeest (1977) Winners since 1980 Earlier winners 1952: Devinette 1954: Baghicheh 1955: Myriade 1956: Apollonia 1957: Epine Doree 1958: Reluisante 1959: Fiorenza 1960: Sly Pola 1961: Mopsy 1962: La Sega 1963: Felicia 1964: Mirna 1965: Clear River 1966: Tonnera 1967: Gazala 1968: Pola Bella 1969: Koblenza 1970: Pampered Miss 1971: Bold Fascinator 1972: If 1973: Dahlia 1974: Paddy's Princess 1975: Nobiliary 1976: Riverqueen 1977: Hartebeest 1978: Tayyara 1979: Nonoalca See also List of French flat horse races References France Galop / Racing Post: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , france-galop.com – A Brief