Maurice Philipperon
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Maurice Philipperon is a noted French jockey who after retirement became president of the French jockeys' association.
His winning rides in Gr. 1 and 2 races included:
He is the leading winning jockey (since 1952) in the Gr.3 Prix de Fontainebleau
with six wins,
Farabi (1967), Blinis (1971), Arctic Tern (1976), Irish River (1979), Castle Guard (1983), Kendor (1989), and the Gr. 3 Prix de Seine-et-Oise
with five wins, Vertueuse (1963), King of Macedon (1978, 1979) and Parioli (1985, 1986).
His winning rides in Gr. 1 and 2 races included:
- the Prix GanayPrix GanayThe Prix Ganay is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,100 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late April or early May....
in 1970, 1971 and 1980 on Grandier, CaroCaro (horse)Caro was a French Thoroughbred racehorse. Bred in Ireland, he was raced by Countess Margit Batthyany, who later owned 1972 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner San San....
and Arctic Tern. - the Poule d'Essai des PoulainsPoule d'Essai des PoulainsThe Poule d'Essai des Poulains, sometimes referred to as the French 2,000 Guineas, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts...
in 1974, 1979 and 1989 on Moulines, Irish RiverIrish RiverIrish River was a French Thoroughbred racehorse who won seven Group One races in France during his two-years of racing.Bred and raced by Mrs. Raymond Ades, he was out of the mare Irish Star...
and Kendor. - the Prix du Moulin de LongchampPrix du Moulin de LongchampThe Prix du Moulin de Longchamp is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbred colts and fillies aged three years or older...
in 1977, 1979 and 1983 on Pharly, Irish River and Luth Enchantee. - the Prix LupinPrix LupinThe Prix Lupin was a Group 1 flat horse race in France which was open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It was run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,100 metres , and it was scheduled to take place each year in May....
in 1977 and 1980 on Pharly and Belgio. - the Grand Prix de DeauvilleGrand Prix de DeauvilleThe Grand Prix de Deauville is a Group 2 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 2,500 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:The race was first run on August 6, 1866, and it was...
in 1979 and 1982 on First Prayer and Real ShadaiReal ShadaiReal Shadai was an American-born Thoroughbred racehorse who raced in France and became a leading sire in Japan. A descendant of Nearco, he was sired by Epsom Derby winner Roberto and out of the U.S...
. - the Poule d'Essai des PoulichesPoule d'Essai des PoulichesThe Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, sometimes referred to as the French 1,000 Guineas, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies...
in 1970 and 1980 on Pampered Miss and Aryenne. - the Prix Maurice de GheestPrix Maurice de GheestThe Prix Maurice de Gheest is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,300 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:...
in 1982 and 1985 on Exclusive Order and Spectacular Joke. - the Prix Jacques Le MaroisPrix Jacques le MaroisThe Prix Jacques Le Marois is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbred colts and fillies aged three years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August....
in 1979 and 1983 on Irish River and Luth Enchantee. - the Prix KergorlayPrix KergorlayThe Prix Kergorlay is a Group 2 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 3,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:...
in 1966, 1972, 1973 and 1981 on Waylay, Homeric, Valuta and Tipperary Fixer (joint leading jockey with 4 wins). - the Prix MornyPrix MornyThe Prix Morny is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,200 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:...
in 1968, 1978, 1980 and 1987 on Princeline, Irish River, Ancient Regime and First Waltz. - the Prix Jean de ChaudenayPrix Jean de ChaudenayThe Prix Jean de Chaudenay was a Group 2 flat horse race in France which was open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It was run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it was scheduled to take place each year in May or June....
in 1978 and 1986 on Guadanini and Premier Role. - the Grand Critérium (now Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère) in 1979 and 1989 on Irish River and Kendor.
- the Prix du Conseil de ParisPrix du Conseil de ParisThe Prix du Conseil de Paris is a Group 2 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in October....
in 1978 and 1980 on Noir et Or and En Calcat. - the Prix d'IspahanPrix d'IspahanThe Prix d'Ispahan is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,850 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.-History:...
in 1979 and 1989 on Grandier and Irish River. - the Prix de la ForêtPrix de la ForêtThe Prix de la Forêt is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.-History:The race was established in 1858,...
in 1970 and 1976 on Stratege and Pharly. - the Washington, D.C. InternationalWashington, D.C. InternationalThe Washington, D.C. International was an American Grade I invitational horse race. Inaugurated in 1952, it was raced on turf in Laurel, Maryland at a distance of 1½ miles and attracted the best horses in North America and Europe. It was held annually until 1994, when it was replaced by the...
Stakes in 1974 on Admetus. - the Prix du Gros ChênePrix du Gros ChêneThe Prix du Gros Chêne is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 1,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June....
in 1985 on Parioli. - the Grand Prix de Saint-CloudGrand Prix de Saint-CloudThe Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June.-History:...
in 1975 on Un Kopeck. - the Prix de MalleretPrix de MalleretThe Prix de Malleret is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June.-History:...
in 1980 on Luth de Saron. - the Grand Prix de ChantillyGrand Prix de ChantillyThe Grand Prix de Chantilly is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June....
in 1979 on Noir et Or. - the Prix du CadranPrix du CadranThe Prix du Cadran is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 4,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October....
in 1980 on Shafaraz. - the Critérium de Saint-CloudCritérium de Saint-CloudThe Critérium de Saint-Cloud is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....
in 1982 on Escaline. - the Prix du MuguetPrix du MuguetThe Prix du Muguet is a Group 2 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early May.-History:...
in 1986 on Apeldoorn. - the Prix du Rond Point (now Prix Daniel Wildenstein) in 1983 on Pampabird.
- the Prix de la SalamandrePrix de la SalamandreThe Prix de la Salamandre was a Group 1 flat horse race in France which was open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It was run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it was scheduled to take place each year in September.-History:The event was established in 1872, and it was...
in 1978 on Irish River. - the Prix de SandringhamPrix de SandringhamThe Prix de Sandringham is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June.-History:...
in 1984 on Blue Bell Pearl. - the Prix Rothschild in 1983 on Luth Enchantee.
- the Prix ChaudenayPrix ChaudenayThe Prix Chaudenay is a Group 2 flat horse race in France which is open to three-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 3,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October....
in 1981 on Tipperary Fixer. - the Prix de l'OpéraPrix de l'OpéraThe Prix de l'Opéra is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October.The event was established in 1974, and it was...
in 1976 on Dona Barod.
He is the leading winning jockey (since 1952) in the Gr.3 Prix de Fontainebleau
Prix de Fontainebleau
The Prix de Fontainebleau is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in April.-History:...
with six wins,
Farabi (1967), Blinis (1971), Arctic Tern (1976), Irish River (1979), Castle Guard (1983), Kendor (1989), and the Gr. 3 Prix de Seine-et-Oise
Prix de Seine-et-Oise
The Prix de Seine-et-Oise is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Maisons-Laffitte over a distance of 1,200 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late October or early November.-History:The event was established...
with five wins, Vertueuse (1963), King of Macedon (1978, 1979) and Parioli (1985, 1986).