Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Group 1 race
LocationLongchamp Racecourse
Paris, France
Inaugurated1920
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorQatar
Websitehttps://www.francegalop-live.com/evenement/qatar-prix-de-larc-de-triomphe/
Race information
Distance2,400 metres (about 1½ miles)[1]
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed[1]
QualificationThree-years-old and up
excluding geldings[1]
Weight56½ kg (3yo); 59½ kg (4yo+)
Allowances
1½ kg for fillies and mares
Purse€5,000,000 (2024)
1st: €2,857,000[1]
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
2024
Green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap Blue, white seams, white sleeves, blue cap Maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap
Bluestocking Aventure Los Angeles
Previous years
2023
Orange, black triple diamond, black sleeves, red cap Green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap White, violet cap
Ace Impact Westover Onesto
2022
White, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap emerald Green, Red epaulettes Yellow, black panel, red braces, black cap
Alpinista Vadeni Torquator Tasso
2021
Yellow, black panel, red braces, black cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap royal blue, white cap
Torquator Tasso Tarnawa Hurricane Lane
2020-2011
2020
Light green and dark green (halved), dark green sleeves, light green armlets, dark green cap Red, royal blue sleeves, black cap Royal blue, light blue sleeves and cap
Sottsass In Swoop Persian King
2019
Red, emerald green chevron, red sleeves, red cap, emerald green star Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap Light green and dark green (halved), dark green sleeves, light green armlets, dark green cap
Waldgeist Enable Sottsass
2018
Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap Yellow, purple star and star on cap royal blue, white cap
Enable Sea of Class Cloth of Stars
2017
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Enable Cloth of Stars Ulysses
2016
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Dark blue, white armlet, white cap
Found Highland Reel Order of St George
2015
Black and white (halved), sleeves reversed, red cap Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
Golden Horn Flintshire New Bay
2014
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Treve Flintshire Taghrooda
2013
Grey, maroon epaulets Black, red cross belts, black and yellow striped sleeves, red cap Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap
Treve Orfevre Intello
2012
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Black, red cross belts, black and yellow striped sleeves, red cap Beige
Solemia Orfevre Masterstroke
2011
Orange, dark blue chevron, orange and white striped sleeves, white cap, dark blue tassel GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Yellow, red epaulettes and sleeves, yellow cap
Danedream Shareta Snow Fairy
2010–2001
2010
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Red and white hoops, blue sleeves, red cap, white star GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
Workforce Nakayama Festa Sarafina
2009
Yellow, purple cap, yellow star Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue
Sea the Stars Youmzain Cavalryman
2008
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Pink
Zarkava Youmzain Soldier of Fortune
2007
Dark Blue Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Dylan Thomas Youmzain Sagara
2006
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue, white stars on body, diamond on cap ROYALBLUE, Orange disc, RoyalBlue sleeves and Orange striped, RoyalBlue cap and Orange striped
Rail Link Pride Hurricane Run
2005
ROYALBLUE, Orange disc, RoyalBlue sleeves and Orange striped, RoyalBlue cap and Orange striped Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Hurricane Run Westerner Bago
2004
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Grey, pink sash and cap Black, White cap
Bago Cherry Mix Ouija Board
2003
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Dalakhani Mubtaker High Chaparral
2002
Royal blue Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Marienbard Sulamani High Chaparral
2001
Royal blue Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Grey, pink cap
Sakhee Aquarelliste Sagacity
2000–1991
2000
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Yellow, green epaulets
Sinndar Egyptband Volvoreta
1999
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Yellow, blue hoop, red sleeves, red and blue quartered cap Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star
Montjeu El Condor Pasa Croco Rouge
1998
Grey, pink cap Grey, blue sleeves, striped cap Yellow, Dark Blue cross belts and sleeves
Sagamix Leggera Tiger Hill
1997
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Red, emerald green chevron, emerald green cap
Peintre Celebre Pilsudski Borgia
1996
Yellow, green epaulets Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap White, blue sash, red and blue quartered cap
Helissio Pilsudski Oscar Schindler
1995
Light green, white chevron, striped sleeves Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Lammtarra Freedom Cry Swain
1994
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star, blue sash Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, white epaulets, hooped sleeves and quartered cap
Carnegie Hernando Apple Tree
1993
Yellow, mauve chevron and sleeves, mauve cap, yellow star Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Urban Sea White Muzzle Opera House
1992
Black, blue cap Yellow, Black and Yellow striped sleeves, White cap Yellow, green epaulets
Subotica User Friendly Vert Amande
1991
White, blue hollow box, hooped cap Blue, red stars, sleeves and cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
Suave Dancer Magic Night Pistolet Bleu
1990–1981
1990
Black and grey diamonds, white sleeves and cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Yellow, royal blue cross of lorraine, armlets and cap
Saumarez Epervier Bleu Snurge
1989
Yellow, light blue stars on body and cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Blue, black triple diamond
Carroll House Behera Saint Andrews
1988
Red, white star, yellow sleeves, red and yellow hooped cap Yellow, black epaulets Pink and green chevrons, pink sleeves, green cap
Tony Bin Mtoto Boyatino
1987
Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap Red, white star, yellow sleeves, red and yellow hooped cap Light blue, mauve halved sleeves
Trempolino Tony Bin Triptych
1986
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Beige, black sleeves and cap Light blue, mauve halved sleeves
Dancing Brave Bering Triptych
1985
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal Blue, Light Blue cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
Rainbow Quest Sagace Kozana
1984
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap, white sash
Sagace Northern Trick All Along
1983
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Yellow and black hoops, yellow cap
All Along Sun Princess Luth Enchantee
1982
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Black, white chevron hoop, white cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Akiyda Ardross Awaasif
1981
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Pink and white check, dark blue sleeves and cap Green, white diamond and diamonds on sleeves
Gold River Bikala April Run
1980–1978
1980
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Yellow and black hoops, yellow sleeves, black cap Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap
Detroit Argument Ela-Mana-Mou
1979
Beige, black sleeves and cap Blue and black (quartered), black sleeves, blue armlets, black cap Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap
Three Troikas Le Marmot Troy
1978
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Grey, yellow stars, grey sleeves, yellow cap Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and cap
Alleged Trillion Dancing Maid
 

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris, France, over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ miles) and scheduled to take place each year, usually on the first Sunday in October.

Popularly referred to as the "Arc", it is the world's most prestigious all-aged horse race. Its roll of honour features many highly acclaimed horses, and its winners are often subsequently regarded as champions. It is currently the world's seventh-richest turf race and tenth richest horse race on any surface, with a purse of €5,000,000.[2] Over 60,000 visitors attend the "Arc"-Weekend every year and the race itself is broadcast live to 50 countries all over the globe.

A slogan of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, first used on a promotional poster in 2003, describes the event as "Ce n'est pas une course, c'est un monument" – "It's not a race, it's a monument". The Prix is sponsored by Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, as part of Qatar's international soft power policy.[3][4]

  1. ^ a b c d "Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe". The French Black Type. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  2. ^ https://www.888sport.com/blog/horse-racing/richest-horse-races-in-the-world
  3. ^ "A global map of Qatar's sponsorships in sports". www.playthegame.org. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  4. ^ "How Qatar Became a World Leader in Sportswashing". Journal of Democracy. Retrieved 29 January 2024.