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Could we see a famous runner in the Prix Jean Romanet run at Deauville on Sunday?

Coronet was a top mare who won it. Will it be new form in the 2022 Prix Jean Romanet (2000m) at {http://www.france-galop.com/en/node/63 Deauville|1} on Sunday?

2022 PRIX JEAN ROMANET - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Prix Jean Romanet is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for four year old and up mares at Deauville conducted by France Galop.

The Prix Jean Romanet is run over 2000m. It was first run in 2004 and was won by Whortleberry.

This is the only French feature open to the older mares ie Four year olds and older.

Named after French Racing servant Jean Romanet, it was upgraded from Group 2 to Group 1 in 2009.

Frankie Dettori has ridden the winner three times.

The most for a trainer is James Fanshawe with three.

The only multiple winner is Satwa Queen in 2006 & 2007.

In 2012 top mare Snow Fairy lost the Prix Jean Romanet on a positive swab.

The last non-French winner was Audarya in 2020 for James Fanshawe.

The Prix Jean Romanet was worth €250,000 in 2022.

Notable winners of the Prix Jean Romanet include Audarya (2020), Coronet (2019), Izzi Top (2012), Stacelita (2010), Satwa Queen (2006/2007) and Pride (2005).

The 2021 Prix Jean Romanet was won by Grand Glory from Audarya and Thundering Nights.