Tucked away on the western side of Paris, an elite horse race like no other takes place every year with vast swathes of money up for grabs and millions of viewers from all corners of the globe. The best thoroughbreds contest the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp Racecourse to determine the annual champion and a share in the €5 million prize money.
Runners and their jockeys must navigate 2,400 metres of turf, which is no mean feat. At talkSPORT BET, we provide our guide to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, which contains all the crucial information surrounding the iconic race day and some advice if you’re planning to bet on the race.
What date is the Arc de Triomphe horse race?
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is scheduled to take place on October 6th, 2024, but the festival is over 2 days commencing the day before. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, sometimes known as the ‘Arc’, is Europe’s most lucrative flat race and is held in the highest regard globally.
The best runners from the UK, Ireland, France, the USA, and elsewhere will congregate at the Longchamp Racecourse in a bid to win a huge purse in the race sponsored by Qatar.
Dating back over 100 years, some of the most famous names within the sport have dominated and disappointed in what is indisputably a fixture in the upper echelons of the race calendar.
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe traditionally commences at 16:05 local time (15:05 BST), but the action is already well underway by that point, with the first race beginning proceedings at 14:15 local time (13:15 BST).
Arc de Triomphe Runners
No horse has ever won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe more than twice, emphasising how difficult it is to win. Frankie Dettori leads the way in terms of jockeys, boasting 6 wins across his stellar career. Found’s incredible effort resulted in the fastest time ever recorded at the race, completing the event in 2:23.61. However, this took place at Chantilly Racecourse due to development work at Longchamp Racecourse.
While the complete list of runners is not confirmed at the time of writing, we have a good idea regarding who will compete. Here are some thoroughbreds that many believe will contest in Paris come October.
- Opera Singer
- Cervinia
- Tamfana
- Do Deuce
- Auguste Rodin
- City of Troy
- Rising Sign
- King of Steel
- Henry Longfellow
- Continuous
- Arabian Crown
- Liberty Island
- Savethelastdance
- Ushba Tesoro
- Ancient Wisdom
- Deepone
- Ylang Ylang
- Beauvatier
Given the number of runners typically featured at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (although we’re unlikely to surpass the record amount of 30 runners set in 1967) and the technical skills required by both horse and jockey to win the contest, the odds should be fairly close.
Once we discover the form leading into the iconic race weekend, we’ll know a lot more about the odds you can expect. Stay tuned to the talkSPORT BET horse racing pages for all the British, Irish, and international races in the build-up to the weekend of October 5th.
Who is the Current Favourite to Win the Prix de l’Arc?
It’s still early days when it concerns the odds for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe but be sure to keep an eye on the talkSPORT BET page dedicated to the race to stay in the loop. As the main event approaches, we’ll have all our odds listed on our platform for you to stake your wager.
However, from what we know about those tipped to compete, there are a few names you should look out for so you’re better placed to make your bet.
Now that Opera Singer is over the age of 3, the youngest you can compete as a horse at this event, the American Bay Filly is tipped to impress later this year. Trained by Aiden O’Brien, Opera Singer has won half of the flat races they’ve competed in and will be the favourite in the opinions of many.
Then there is Cervinia, a Japanese-bred runner trained by Tetsuya Kimura with a strong showing in the early part of their career, claiming 1st and 2nd place in the 3 flat races they’ve competed in.
Tamfana has recent experience of racing in France and rode well at Newmarket recently considering the long odds they were priced at. If the German runner can translate this into a win at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, it will be viewed as a justification of their ability.
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Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe FAQs
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is the richest and most prestigious flat horse race in France, if not Europe. Many in France have declared it the biggest race in the world. 35,000 people pack the Longchamp Racecourse for the event every year, and viewers from 60 countries across the world have TV access to the race.
Ace Impact is the reigning champion of the much sought-after Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe racing, recording a time of 2:25.50 in 2023. The French thoroughbred and jockey Cristian Demuro were mightily impressive, claiming the crown of the previous winner, Alpinista from the UK.
