It was contested over 2,000 metres at Longchamp in 1968.

It used to be held in July, and was initially contested over 2,550 metres.

On this occasion it was contested over 1,400 metres in late October.

The event was contested over 2,000 metres in 1986 and 1987.

The event was contested at Évry over 1,300 metres in 1995 and 1996.

For a period it was contested over 1,400 metres.

The event used to be contested over 2,200 metres.

For a period the race was contested over 1,600 metres and classed at Group 2 level.

The version for older horses was initially contested over 3,200 metres.

In its early years the event was contested over 3,000 metres.