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Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe
The first Sunday in October sets the scene for one of Europe's most glamorous thoroughbred races, the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe. This 1 ½ mile race, which is commonly known as The Arc, is the most lucrative and prestigious flat race in Europe and celebrates the tradition of horse racing with typical French flair and glamour.
The Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe is hosted at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris, and is open to thoroughbred horses over the age of three. With a total purse of over €6 million it is by far the most lucrative race of the European flat racing calendar.
The race was introduced in 1920 and was originally designed as an opportunity for French breeders to show off their thoroughbreds of the season. Since then, however, the race has evolved into a truly international meeting, attracting thoroughbred horses from all over the globe. Still, the French do prevail on their own turf. In 90 years of the Arc's history, 64 French-trained horses have won the event, followed by 10 English winners, seven victors from Ireland, six Italian champions and one sole German first place.
Legends of the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe include trainer Andre Fabre, who trained seven winners at the event, setting him far apart from the competition. Since 1920 only six horses have managed to win the event twice - Ksar, Motrico, Corrida, Tantieme, Ribot and Alleged.
While the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe takes place during the course of a weekend racing festival, there is no dispute about which is the main event of the meeting. The Arc is the most coveted prize for horse racing professionals in continental Europe and even contenders from overseas long to return home with the longed for trophy of international achievement.
Recent Winners of the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe:
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
2009 |
Sea The Stars |
Michael Kinane |
John Oxx |
2:26.3 |
2008 |
Zarkava |
Christophe Soumillon |
Alain De Royer-Dupre |
2:28.8 |
2007 |
Dylan Thomas |
Kieren Fallon |
Aidan O'Brien |
2:28.5 |
2006 |
Rail Link |
Stephane Pasquier |
Andre Fabre |
2:26.3 |
2005 |
Hurricane Run |
Kieren Fallon |
Andre Fabre |
2:27.4 |
Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe Odds and News
Bet365 are providing fantastic antepost odds for the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe, and we've provided the latest update to the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe odds below - current as of the 13th September. The Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe doesn't run until the 3rd of October, though - so be sure to check with Bet365 directly before betting as the below is subject to change right up until jump time!
5 Oct 2011: So You Think It’s Over? Not Yet
Aside of a serious injury or the like So You Think will continue his racing career for at least another year following after his defeat in the Prix de l Arc de Triomphe.
So You Think battled gamely to run home fourth after spotting the leaders a huge margin on the turn after being settled at the back of the field from a bad gate.
Danedream won the race in tremendous style as the front runners kept going despite a red hot early pace.
For So You Think though the end hasn’t come, he’s likely to contest another three events this year across three different countries, the Champion Stakes in England, US Breeders Cup and Japan Cup.
That’s unlikely to be the finish either with Coolmore rep Tom Magnier saying they’re already looking forward to next year.
“The horse is only lightly raced and we feel he can win the big Group 1 races next year,’’ Magnier said.
Trainer Aidan O’Brien wasn’t ready to judge his performance immediately after the race but he was satisfied enough to look towards the USA.
”I will have to look at the replay of the race but if the owners are willing I would like to set him towards the Breeders Cup,” he said.
Jockey Seamus Heffernan said he wasn’t 100 percent happy with his ride but it had been a tough race considering his jumped from gate 14.
”I wasn’t in a great position coming into the straight, but if there was one thing I might wish to do over again it would be to have got into a better spot in the early part of the race,’ he said.
Take nothing away from the incredible five length margin Danedream put on them though, unsurprisingly trainer Peter Schiergen now considers her his best ever.
”She is a small filly with a big, big heart and there’s no better race to win,” Schiergan said.
”This is a really big day for German racing.”
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