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2027 Prix Vermeille Preview
Scheduled to take place in September of each year at the Longchamp racecourse is the Prix Vermeille, a Group 1 race that is restricted to fillies and mares who are aged three or older. The race was introduced in 1897 and was named after a filly called Vermeille, who was a successful broodmare.
The race is contested over a distance of one mile and furlongs (2,400m) on the right-handed turf track and is the final leg of the French fillies' Triple Crown, with the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches and the Prix de Diane the opening two races. The race is sometimes also used as a prep race for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe; Bluestocking won this race in 2024 before going on to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
The 2016 and 2017 renewals were held at the Chantilly racecourse due to the redevelopment of Longchamp.
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Prix Vermeille Information:
To see which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are tipping throughout the card that includes this race, head over to the Longchamp tips on the day of the race. Do they agree with the runners on the trend shortlist, or are they predicting other runners? You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Other Principal Races in France section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Prix Vermeille market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2016, when the race had an over-round of 106%. The race in 2009 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 127%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Prix Vermeille, the over-round has been 119%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £119 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Prix Vermeille Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Prix Vermeille Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Prix Vermeille races over the last 20 renewals:
- Friendly Soul (2:25.46) in 2026
- Zarkava (2:26.00) in 2008
- Kitesurf (2:26.39) in 2018
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Prix Vermeille next time out, then you would have backed a total of 6 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +6.38. Whilst we wait for the 2027 Prix Vermeille, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the expert tipsters on the racing predictions page.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Friendly Soul, trained by John & Thady Gosden and ridden by James Doyle, who set the fastest winning time in the Prix Vermeille. That runner won the race in a time of 2:25.46 in 2026. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Mme Christiane Head and jockey Frankie Dettori with Treve who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 2:36.82 in the 2013 renewal.
Prix Vermeille Past Winners
Here are the Prix Vermeille past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed are the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Prix Vermeille are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2:25.46 | Friendly Soul (GB) 5yo 9-5 (5 of 13) 59/10 | James Doyle John & Thady Gosden (GB) |
| 2025 2:29.34 | Aventure (IRE) 4yo 9-5 (2 of 6) 29/10 | Maxime Guyon C Ferland (FR) |
| 2024 2:31.53 | Bluestocking (GB) 4yo 9-4 (9 of 12) 27/10F | Rossa Ryan Ralph Beckett (GB) |
| 2023 2:31.29 | Warm Heart (IRE) 3yo 8-11 (3 of 8) 3/1 | James Doyle A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2022 2:35.50 | Sweet Lady (FR) 4yo 9-4 (3 of 11) 125/10 | Gregory Benoist F-H Graffard (FR) |
| 2021 2:31.99 | Teona (IRE) 3yo 8-10 (1 of 7) 179/10 | Olivier Peslier Roger Varian (GB) |
| 2020 2:26.42 | Tarnawa (IRE) 4yo 9-5 (10 of 10) 56/10 | Christophe Soumillon D K Weld (IRE) |
| 2019 2:27.63 | Star Catcher (GB) 3yo 8-9 (1 of 9) 11/10F | Frankie Dettori John Gosden (GB) |
| 2018 2:26.39 | Kitesurf (GB) 4yo 9-3 (8 of 8) 9/5F | Mickael Barzalona A Fabre (FR) |
| 2017 2:32.90 | Bateel (IRE) 5yo 9-3 (4 of 11) 53/10 | Pierre-Charles Boudot F-H Graffard (FR) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Prix Vermeille have been based:
- FR: 13 winners with an additional 23 placings from 118 runners
- GB: 5 winners with an additional 11 placings from 38 runners
- IRE: 2 winners with an additional 2 placings from 29 runners
- GER: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 9 runners
2026 Prix Vermeille Replay
Prix Vermeille Trainer Statistics
There are multiple leading trainers in the Prix Vermeille over the last 20 renewals, with A Fabre, A De Royer-Dupre, F-H Graffard, and Mme Christiane Head having all won the race twice. A Fabre winners have been with Baltic Baroness (2014) and Kitesurf (2018). A De Royer-Dupre winners have been with Zarkava (2008) and Shareta (2012). F-H Graffard winners have been with Bateel (2017) and Sweet Lady (2022). Mme Christiane Head winners have been with Treve (2013 & 2015).
Here are some of the top Prix Vermeille trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Fabre | 33-2-8 | -7.20 | -1.02 |
| A De Royer-Dupre | 13-2-6 | -6.97 | -3.44 |
| F-H Graffard | 8-2-5 | +11.80 | +8.10 |
| Mme Christiane Head | 4-2-2 | -0.50 | -1.10 |
| A P O'Brien | 23-1-3 | -19.00 | -18.69 |
| John Gosden | 10-1-5 | -7.90 | -2.88 |
| C Laffon-Parias | 8-1-3 | -3.50 | -1.50 |
| F Head | 4-1-1 | -2.17 | -2.48 |
| Roger Varian | 3-1-1 | +15.90 | +9.19 |
| C Ferland | 3-1-2 | +0.90 | +0.83 |
Prix Vermeille Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Prix Vermeille over the last 20 renewals is Maxime Guyon, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Baltic Baroness (2014), Left Hand (2016) and Aventure (2025). Other jockeys who have recorded multiple wins in the Prix Vermeille are Christophe Soumillon (2 wins), Olivier Peslier (2 wins), Frankie Dettori (2 wins), Christophe-Patrice Lemaire (2 wins) and James Doyle (2 wins). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Prix Vermeille; Stephane Pasquier has ridden 10 runners in the race without recording any wins.
Here are some of the top Prix Vermeille jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxime Guyon | 14-3-5 | +17.40 | +8.43 |
| Christophe Soumillon | 19-2-6 | -10.87 | -6.83 |
| Olivier Peslier | 12-2-4 | +8.73 | +5.51 |
| Frankie Dettori | 9-2-5 | -4.80 | -2.35 |
| Christophe-Patrice Lemaire | 6-2-4 | +0.30 | +0.63 |
| James Doyle | 3-2-2 | +7.90 | +4.34 |
| Mickael Barzalona | 16-1-7 | -13.20 | -5.11 |
| Pierre-Charles Boudot | 8-1-3 | -1.70 | +1.48 |
| Thierry Jarnet | 5-1-1 | -3.60 | -3.76 |
| Gregory Benoist | 4-1-1 | +9.50 | +4.50 |
2027 Prix Vermeille Trends
Favourites' finishing positions (oldest to latest): 9, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 4, 1, 5, 2, 1, 1, 2, 2, 4, 5, 1, 6, 9
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well. The trend information is based on the available information on the Racing Post in terms of previous runs, etc.
- 20 / 20 (58%) - Achieved a TS of 89+ (Last 5)
- 20 / 20 (64%) - Achieved an RPR of 106+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (65%) - Achieved a TS of 50+ (Class)
- 20 / 20 (71%) - Achieved an RPR of 79+ (Class)
- 20 / 20 (71%) - Ran in 1 - 8 races (Class)
- 20 / 20 (72%) - Achieved an RPR of 105+ (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (72%) - Within the first 7 of the market
- 20 / 20 (72%) - Highest Run is G1
- 20 / 20 (73%) - No bigger than 22/1
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Ran over 7f - 1m2f (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Break of 15 - 110 days (Last Place)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - In a field of 6 - 13 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Carried 123 - 128lbs (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - No bigger than 11/1 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Won within last 4 starts
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Longchamp racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Prix Vermeille. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2027 Prix Vermeille Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2027 renewal of the Prix Vermeille will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Prix Vermeille Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +31.36, is when runners ran over 1m on debut.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 0 career starts in the class; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-54.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2026: Winner in 5 (6,8) [13 Runners]
- 2025: Winner in 2 (3) [6 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 9 (2,6) [12 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 3 (1,4) [8 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 3 (1,4) [11 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Prix Vermeille is Deauville; there have been a total of 5 winners of this race who ran at Deauville last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is York; there have been a total of 4 winners of this race who ran at York last time out.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Prix Vermeille:
- Dubawi (3 Wins)
- Sea The Stars (3 Wins)
- Galileo (2 Wins)
- Motivator (2 Wins)
- Shamardal (2 Wins)
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have been disappointed with multiple attempts but no wins in the Prix Vermeille; that stallion is Wootton Bassett, who has failed to produce a winner from 5 runners.
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Baltic Baroness in 2014, winning for A Fabre at odds of 22/1 under the guidance of Maxime Guyon. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 10 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2027 Prix Vermeille. All figures and trends above, such as the horse's previous runs, are based on the information that is available on the Racing Post.
Route to the Prix Vermeille
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Prix Vermeille. These are the races in which the recent winners ran before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Friendly Soul Goodwood - 2nd of 5 (5/2) | Nassau Stakes |
| 2025 - Aventure Saint-Cloud - 2nd of 5 (19/5) | Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud |
| 2024 - Bluestocking York - 4th of 13 (5/1) | Juddmonte International Stakes |
| 2023 - Warm Heart York - 1st of 10 (9/1) | Yorkshire Oaks |
| 2022 - Sweet Lady Saint-Cloud - 4th of 9 (25/1) | Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud |
| 2021 - Teona Windsor - 1st of 8 (3/1) | Sytner BMW Sunningdale August Stakes |
| 2020 - Tarnawa Cork - 1st of 9 (8/1) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes |
| 2019 - Star Catcher Curragh - 1st of 8 (7/2) | Irish Oaks |
| 2018 - Kitesurf Deauville - 1st of 11 (46/5) | Darley Prix de Pomone |
| 2017 - Bateel Deauville - 1st of 6 (11/2) | Haras Firmamento Prix de Pomone |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Prix Vermeille Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for International racing.
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