The Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère is a prestigious Group 1 flat turf race run each autumn at ParisLongchamp Racecourse in France. Open to two-year-old thoroughbreds of either sex, it is contested over roughly 7 furlongs and serves as one of Europe’s most important juvenile events on the international Road to the Kentucky Derby.
The 2025 Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère is scheduled for October 4, 2025, typically run on the first Sunday in October as part of Longchamp’s high-profile autumn meeting. Its timing makes it a key early points opportunity on the European/Middle East pathway to the Kentucky Derby.
As one of France’s premier juvenile races, this event has crowned many future stars and often highlights horses with speed and class that may go on to bigger three-year-old targets in Europe or beyond. In recent renewals, horses like Puerto Rico have captured the title while earning valuable international points.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Puerto Rico | Christophe Soumillon | Aidan O'Brien | 1:21.53 |
| 2024 | Camille Pissarro | Christophe Soumillon | Aidan O'Brien | 1:20.58 |
| 2023 | Rosallion | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon Jr. | 1:18.23 |
| 2022 | Belbek | Mickael Barzalona | Andre Fabre | 1:22.98 |
| 2021 | Angel Bleu | Frankie Dettori | Ralph Beckett | 1:24.57 |
| 2020 | Sealiway | Mickael Barzalona | Frederic Rossi | 1:23.49 |
As part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère offers early insight into emerging talent from Europe and can play a role in identifying Derby invite contenders who excel on turf before stretching out in distance.
For online horse betting, this race is notable because it showcases juveniles at the highest level on turf. Bettors watching this Group 1 can spot early class and finishing strength that sometimes transitions to major autumn and spring campaigns.
