Arc de Triomphe Prix is an annual race held in Paris, France, usually on the first Sunday in October. It is the second richest horse race in Europe and the richest turf race in the world, with a purse of €5 million. It is run over a distance of 2,400 metres (1½ miles) on the Longchamp Racecourse, and it is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older.
History of the Race
The Arc de Triomphe Prix was first run in 1920, and has been held every year since. The race was originally known as the Grand Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, but was changed to the current name in 1981. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious races in Europe, and the first horse to win the race was the British-trained horse, Comrade.
Course Conditions
The Arc de Triomphe Prix is run over a distance of 2,400 metres (1½ miles) on the Longchamp Racecourse. The course is flat, with a long straight of 1,400 metres and two short bends of 400 metres each. The track is wide and there is an uphill section of about 100 metres at the finish. The course is also noted for its deep, heavy going.
Eligibility
The Arc de Triomphe Prix is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. The race is open to both male and female horses, and there is no weight limit.
Purse
The purse for the Arc de Triomphe Prix is €5 million. The first prize is €2.7 million, with €1.35 million for second place, €800,000 for third place, €400,000 for fourth place, €200,000 for fifth place and €100,000 for sixth place. There is also a bonus of €100,000 for any horse that wins the race in a time of less than 2 minutes, 10 seconds.
Notable Winners
Some of the most notable winners of the Arc de Triomphe Prix include:
- Ascot Gold Cup (1921): Comrade
- Coronation Cup (1922): Motrico
- Epsom Derby (1923): Papyrus
- St. Leger Stakes (1924): Papyrus
- Irish Derby (1925): Motrico
- Arc de Triomphe (1926): Papyrus
- Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1927): Motrico
- Arc de Triomphe (1928): Crapom
- Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1929): Eclair
- Arc de Triomphe (1930): La Farina
- Arc de Triomphe (1931): Goya II
- Arc de Triomphe (1932): Mah Mahal
- Arc de Triomphe (1933): Plucky Liege
- Arc de Triomphe (1934): Mon Talisman
- Arc de Triomphe (1935): Thaouka
- Arc de Triomphe (1936): Pharis
- Arc de Triomphe (1937): Nearco
- Arc de Triomphe (1938): War Path
- Arc de Triomphe (1939): Bois Roussel
- Arc de Triomphe (1940): Coronation
- Arc de Triomphe (1941): Coronation
- Arc de Triomphe (1942): Coronation
- Arc de Triomphe (1943): Nearco
- Arc de Triomphe (1944): Fairway
- Arc de Triomphe (1945): Nimbus
- Arc de Triomphe (1946): Nimbus
- Arc de Triomphe (1947): Petite Etoile
- Arc de Triomphe (1948): Petite Etoile
- Arc de Triomphe (1949): Alizier
- Arc de Triomphe (1950): Tantieme
- Arc de Triomphe (1951): Tantieme
- Arc de Triomphe (1952): Topyo
- Arc de Triomphe (1953): Topyo
- Arc de Triomphe (1954): Ribot
- Arc de Triomphe (1955): Ribot
- Arc de Triomphe (1956): Ribot
- Arc de Triomphe (1957): Petite Etoile
- Arc de Triomphe (1958): Petite Etoile
- Arc de Triomphe (1959): Petite Etoile
- Arc de Triomphe (1960): Artic Prince
- Arc de Triomphe (1961): Nuccio
- Arc de Triomphe (1962): Nuccio
- Arc de Triomphe (1963): Nuccio
- Arc de Triomphe (1964): Nuccio
- Arc de Triomphe (1965): Relko
- Arc de Triomphe (1966): Relko
- Arc de Triomphe (1967): Sea-Bird
- Arc de Triomphe (1968): Sea-Bird
- Arc de Triomphe (1969): San San
- Arc de Triomphe (1970): Mill Reef
- Arc de Triomphe (1971): Mill Reef
- Arc de Triomphe (1972): Allez France
- Arc de Triomphe (1973): Allez France
- Arc de Triomphe (1974): Allez France
- Arc de Triomphe (1975): Empery
- Arc de Triomphe (1976): Alleged
- Arc de Triomphe (1977): Alleged
- Arc de Triomphe (1978): Exceller
- Arc de Triomphe (1979): Three Troikas
- Arc de Triomphe (1980): Three Troikas
- Arc de Triomphe (1981): Gold River
- Arc de Triomphe (1982): Gold River
- Arc de Triomphe (1983): All Along
- Arc de Triomphe (1984): Sagace
- Arc de Triomphe (1985): Rainbow Quest
- Arc de Triomphe (1986): Dancing Brave
- Arc de Triomphe (1987): Trempolino
- Arc de Triomphe (1988): Priolo
- Arc de Triomphe (1989): Carroll House
- Arc de Triomphe (1990): Saumarez
- Arc de Triomphe (1991): Subotica
- Arc de Triomphe (1992): Subotica
- Arc de Triomphe (1993): Carnegie
- Arc de Triomphe (1994): Carnegie
- Arc de Triomphe (1995): Lammtarra
- Arc de Triomphe (1996): Helissio
- Arc de Triomphe (1997): Peintre Celebre
- Arc de Triomphe (1998): Sagamix
- Arc de Triomphe (1999): Montjeu
- Arc de Triomphe (2000): Sinndar
- Arc de Triomphe (2001): Sakhee
- Arc de Triomphe (2002): Marienbard
- Arc de Triomphe (2003): Dalakhani
- Arc de Triomphe (2004): Bago
- Arc de Triomphe (2005): Hurricane Run
- Arc de Triomphe (2006): Rail Link
- Arc de Triomphe (2007): Dylan Thomas
- Arc de Triomphe (2008): Zarkava
- Arc de Triomphe (2009): Sea The Stars
- Arc de Triomphe (2010): Workforce
- Arc de Triomphe (2011): Danedream
- Arc de Triomphe (2012): Solemia
- Arc de Triomphe (2013): Treve
- Arc de Triomphe (2014): Treve
- Arc de Triomphe (2015): Golden Horn
- Arc de Triomphe (2016): Found
- Arc de Triomphe (2017): Enable
- Arc de Triomphe (2018): Waldgeist
- Arc de Triomphe (2019): Waldgeist
- Arc de Triomphe (2020): Sottsass
Tips for Betting on the Arc de Triomphe Prix
Betting on the Arc de Triomphe Prix can be a challenging and exciting experience. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your betting:
Research
Research the race and the horses that are running. Look at the form of the horses, their previous performances, and their connections. Make sure you know who the trainers and jockeys are, and what their records are in the race.
Track Conditions
The track conditions at Longchamp are important to consider when betting on the Arc de Triomphe Prix. The track is usually deep and heavy, so look for horses that have performed well on similar tracks in the past.
Odds
Check the odds of the horses before placing your bet. The favourite may not always win the race, so look for value in the outsiders. Don’t be afraid to back an outsider if you think they have a chance of winning.