14:20 ParisLongchamp

Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Group 1)

Fractional
Decimal

Flat

• 2399m

• €5,000,000

• 16

Going: Soft
Green body, red diamond, green arms, white cap
1(1) Zarakem
C Demuro • J Reynier

C

4 yrs

6-1820

Failed to confirm his Prince of Wales's S. run when 11th of 13, behind BLUESTOCKING (7), in 2500m Juddmonte International at York on 21 August. Has had time to get his house in order, has the rail, and is due some redemption

Owner:

Ecurie Benaroussi Sofiane

Prize Money:

€418,432

Yellow body, blue striped, yellow arms, yellow cap, blue striped
2(13) Haya Zark
W Buick • A Fouassier

C

5 yrs

0-1132

Prix Ganay winner that most recently ran 2nd of 7 in a 2000m Gr.3 here a month ago. William Buick in the saddle this time but still no more than a minor place prospect

Owner:

Mme O Fau

Prize Money:

€438,992

blue, orange large spots
3(2) Fantastic Moon
Rene Piechulek • Frau S Steinberg

C

4 yrs

-29121

11th of 15 in 2023 edition but a different horse this season, latterly winning 2400m Gr.1 Grosser Preis von Baden at Iffezheim on 1 September. Cannot be considered a priority but breaks from 2-hole and will generate some interest

Owner:

Liberty Racing 2021

Prize Money:

€863,853

grey and white blocks, grey sleeves, grey star on white cap
4(9) Al Riffa
Yutaka Take • J P O'Brien

C

4 yrs

22-4621

Gr.1 winner at 2 that had not confirmed until running out 5L winner of 2400m Grosser Preis von Berlin at Hoppegarten on 11 August. Yutaka Take called up for the ride and, knowing Longchamp well will only work in his favour

Owner:

Masaaki Matsushima/al Rif

Prize Money:

€739,748

Yellow body, big-blue hooped, white arms, white cap
5(12) Sevenna's Knight
M Barzalona • A Fabre

C

4 yrs

461161

Useful stayer that smartly won 3500m Gr.3 Prix Gladiateur here early last month. Adores the venue but seems to be biting off more than he can chew

Owner:

Oti Management Pty Ltd

Prize Money:

€261,765

Purple body, white seams, white arms, purple striped, purple cap
6(14) Continuous
C Soumillon • A P O'Brien

C

4 yrs

115-513

Has only won once since lifting last year's St. Leger, most recently 3rd of 5 in 2400m Prix Foy 3 weeks ago, but forced to break wide, and faces a very stiff test

Owner:

Smith/magnier/tabor/weste

Prize Money:

€987,334

Turquoise, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap
7(3) Bluestocking
Rossa Ryan • R M Beckett

F

4 yrs

2-11241

High-class mare that won Pretty Polly Stakes late-June and most recently repeated with a courageous 2400m Gr.1 Prix Vermeille success here mid-September. Up against the colts this time but still has a good hand to play

Owner:

Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Prize Money:

€1,338,329

Navy, yellow cap
8(16) Mqse De Sevigne
A Pouchin • A Fabre

F

5 yrs

2-1111

Comes into her first 2400m start off back of 3 straight Gr.1 victories, latterly winning 2000m Gr.1 Prix Jean Romanet on 18 August. Handed a shocker of a draw but 8-times Arc winner, Andre Fabre, knows what it takes

Owner:

Baron Ed De Rothschild

Prize Money:

€1,029,981

Silver, gold braid, GOLD cap
9(8) Look De Vega
R Thomas • C & Y Lerner

C

3 yrs

1-113

Sent for a break after dominating the Jockey-Club but lacklustre 3rd of 5 to SOSIE (13) in 2400m Prix Niel on re-entry 3 weeks ago. Must be forgiven that run and can be backed with confidence this time. Chance

Owner:

Al Shaqab Racing

Prize Money:

€900,016

Maroon, white hooped sleeves, maroon cap
10(11) Shin Emperor
Ryusei Sakai • Y Yahagi

C

3 yrs

2-2533

Full-brother to 2020 Arc winner Sottsass. 3rd in Japanese Derby before repeating in 2000m Gr.1 Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on first start outside of Japan. Draw not a problem. Attention

Owner:

S Fujita

Prize Money:

€742,958

Yellow, white sleeves
11(15) Sunway
Oisin Murphy • D Menuisier

C

3 yrs

527243

Well-related Gr.1 winner at 2. Finished 4th, but placed 3rd, in 2900m Gr.1 St. Leger at Doncaster 3 weeks ago. Drew the 15-spot but rain on Sunday would do his prospects no disservice

Owner:

Guy Pariente H & Qatar R

Prize Money:

€600,181

Dark blue body, dark blue arms, dark blue cap, red diamond
12(7) Delius
I Mendizabal • J C Rouget

C

3 yrs

11132

Late-developer that ran a good 2nd to SOSIE (13) in Prix Niel mid-September. Will have progressed for the run and is not incapable of adding a 3rd Arc to the Rouget belt

Owner:

Mme S Magnier

Prize Money:

€171,830

Blue body, white seams, white arms, white cap
13(5) Sosie
M Guyon • A Fabre

C

3 yrs

2-1311

1.5L winner of 2400m Gr.2 Prix Niel 3 weeks ago. Won his first Gr.1 after running 3rd in Jockey-Club, has not looked back since, and will be competitive for the win

Owner:

Wertheimer & Frere

Prize Money:

€650,160

maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap
14(10) Los Angeles
R L Moore • A P O'Brien

C

3 yrs

1-13114

Irish Derby winner that was by no means disgraced when 4th of 8, a place behind SHIN EMPEROR (10), in 2000m Gr.1 Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown 3 weeks ago. Excels over 2400m and will have his chances

Owner:

Westerberg/magnier/tabor/

Prize Money:

€1,358,182

Red body, yellow stars, red cap, yellow star
15(6) Survie
Tom Marquand • N Clement

F

3 yrs

-33217

Failed to confirm her Prix de Malleret success when finishing a lacklustre 7th of 12 behind BLUESTOCKING (7) in 2400m Gr.1 Prix Vermeille here mid-September, and is unlikely to spring a surprise

Owner:

China Horse Club/g Augustin-norm

Prize Money:

€369,384

Blue body, white seams, white arms, white cap
16(4) Aventure
S Pasquier • C Ferland

F

3 yrs

-21412

Honest filly that ran 2nd to BLUESTOCKING (7) in 2400m Gr.1 Prix Vermeille here mid-September. Beat a number of good horses that day, goes over any ground, has been handed the 4-spot, and looks an interesting outsider

Owner:

Wertheimer & Frere

Prize Money:

€361,086

Race Overview

Majestic winner of the Prix du Jockey-Club in early-June, LOOK DE VEGA (9) was clearly not himself in the Prix Niel but the Lerners have been confident about the progress he has made since and, if the case, can bring the Maisons-Laffitte-based team a maiden Arc. Winner of the Niel, 2 months after carrying off the Grand Prix de Paris, SOSIE (13), drawn 5, is a serious proposition, but so too is the similarly well-drawn BLUESTOCKING (7) who bids to become the first Vermeille-Arc winner since Treve in 2013. Jean-Claude Rouget, who won last year's edition with Ace Impact, sends out DELIUS (12) who bagged 2nd in the Niel on his first start for 2 months, and is sure to be at his peak for the occasion.

Selection:

9 - 13 - 7

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