The greatest race: All eyes turn to the Arc this weekend
France Galop keeps galloping: “Considered the de facto world championship of thoroughbred racing, this unmissable event bringstogether the finest horses and jockeys from around the globe… Broadcast in more than 60 countries [it] stirs the passions of horse racing enthusiasts the world over… ParisLongchamp welcomes nearly 35,000 spectators from all walks of life each year, creating a unique atmosphere.
The Prix de l’arc de Triomphe in France is generally known as Europe’s greatest horse race – and sometimes even as the best race in the world.
Proven class and stamina are mandatory: 11 of the last 12 winners had won a Group 1 race earlier in their career; 10 of the last 12 winners had at least one previous career victory over 2400m; and 90% of recent winners had won two or more Group 1s before taking the Arc, proving that only true elite-tier horses succeed.
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