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Some grand European warriors highlight the Race History of the 2018 Prix Ganay run at Longchamp on Sunday.

Cirrus Des Aigles was a three time winner amongst his superb career. We may see another genuine star in Cracksman in the 2018 Prix Ganay (2100m) at Longchamp on Sunday.

2018 PRIX GANAY - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Prix Ganay is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for four year olds and up at Longchamp conducted by France Galop.

The Prix Ganay is run over 2100m. It was first run in 1889 and was won by Acheron.

The Prix Ganay was originally known as the Prix des Sablons at 2000m and wasn’t held during WWI.

Named after Jean de Ganay, it was a Group 1 from the 1971 outset of the grading system.

It is an early season guide to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Grand French horse Cirrus des Aigles won on three occasions in 2012, 2014 and 2015.

When Longchamp has been out of action for its huge redevelopment, the race has been run at Saint-Cloud in 2016 and 2017.

Most wins as a jockey is by Yves Saint-Martin with six while leading trainer is shared by four of them with five wins. They are Harry Count, Geoffroy Watson, Alain de Royer-Dupre and Andre Fabre.

Christophe Soumillon has won 5 of the last 11 runnings of the race.

The last non-French winner was Duke Of Marmalade in 2008 for Aidan O’Brien.

The Prix Ganay is worth €600,000 in 2018.

Notable winners of the Prix Ganay include Cirrus Des Aigles (2012/2014/2015), Planteur (2011), Vision D’Etat (2009), Duke Of Marmalade (2008), Dylan Thomas (2007), Bago (2005), Aquarelliste (2002), Helissio (1997), Subotica (1992), Saint Andrews (1988/1989), Triptych (1987), Sagace (1985), Allez France (1974/1975), Rheingold (1973), Mill Reef (1972), Caro (1971), Relko (1964), Exbury (1963), Tanerko (1957/1958), Tantieme (1951), Chanteur (1947), Djebel (1942), Goya II (1939/1940), Ksar (1922) and Mainenon (1907).

The 2017 Prix Ganay was won by Cloth Of Stars from Zarak and Silverware.