Coup de Genie (horse)
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| Coup de Genie | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Thoroughbred |
| Sire | Mr. Prospector |
| Grandsire | Raise a Native |
| Dam | Coup de Folie |
| Damsire | Halo |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 1991 |
| Country | United States |
| Breeder | Flaxman Holdings Ltd. |
| Owner | Stavros Niarchos |
| Trainer | François Boutin |
| Record | 9:4-1-1[1] |
| Earnings | $402,372 |
| Major wins | |
| Prix de Cabourg (1993) Prix de la Salamandre (1993) Prix Morny (1993) Prix Imprudence (1994) | |
Coup de Genie (foaled May 7, 1991), which means "Stroke of Genius" in French, is an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 1993 Prix de la Salamandre.[1] She is the sister of Machiavellian.[2]
Coup de Genie's first race was on July 1, 1993 in Évry, where she came in 2nd place.
Her first win was a Group 3 win in the Prix de Cabourg on August 1, 1993.
She was again victorious, this time winning the Group 1 1993 Prix Morny on August 22, 1993.
Coup de Genie's luck did not stop there as for the 3rd time in 7 weeks, she won again. This time she won the Group 1 1993 Prix de la Salamandre.
Coup de Genie's last win came on April 5, 1994 when she won the Group 3 1994 Prix Imprudence.
Coup de Genie's last race was on September 18, 1994, where she finished in 4th at 1994 Prix du Pin.