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Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
The Arc is one of the premier Horse Races in all the World. This
famous race showcases some of the most talented thoroughbred race
horses from all hemispheres. It has become a global event, each year
attracting more and more foreign invaders.
Race Facts: The race is considered Group 1 (the highest grade) with a purse of 4,000,000 Euros. The race is run on Turf at a distance of 2400 Meters. If you win the race, you will automatically become a horse racing legend.
Boasting the best card in European Horse Racing, this internationally renowned event attracts the most enthusiastic crowd in Horse Racing. With an average of 70,000 plus spectators gathering each year for the 2-day Arc meet.
The French love horse racing and by default love the Arc. Held each year at the famous Longchamp Racecourse in Paris the Arc is a must attend for anyone that loves the sport of Horse Racing.
The Arc is held every year in October. Come experience it for yourself.
Free parking in the grounds of Longchamp Racecourse (access via Porte de Passy)
Visit The Official Arc Website For More Info
List of Previous Winners of the Arc de' Triomphe since 1928
Race Facts: The race is considered Group 1 (the highest grade) with a purse of 4,000,000 Euros. The race is run on Turf at a distance of 2400 Meters. If you win the race, you will automatically become a horse racing legend.
Boasting the best card in European Horse Racing, this internationally renowned event attracts the most enthusiastic crowd in Horse Racing. With an average of 70,000 plus spectators gathering each year for the 2-day Arc meet.
The French love horse racing and by default love the Arc. Held each year at the famous Longchamp Racecourse in Paris the Arc is a must attend for anyone that loves the sport of Horse Racing.
The Arc is held every year in October. Come experience it for yourself.
Free parking in the grounds of Longchamp Racecourse (access via Porte de Passy)
Visit The Official Arc Website For More Info
List of Previous Winners of the Arc de' Triomphe since 1928
| Year |
Race Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Time |
| 1928 | Kantar | 3 | Arthur Esling | 2:38.8 |
| 1929 | Ortello | 3 | Paolo Caprioli | 2:42.8 |
| 1930 | Motrico | 5 | Marcel Fruhinsholtz | 2:44.8 |
| 1931 | Pearl Cap | 3 | Charles Semblat | 2:38.8 |
| 1932 | Motrico | 7 | Charles Semblat | 2:44.6 |
| 1933 | Crapom | 3 | Paolo Caprioli | 2:41.6 |
| 1934 | Brantome | 3 | Charles Bouillon | 2:41.8 |
| 1935 | Samos | 3 | Walter Sibbritt | 2:42.6 |
| 1936 | Corrida | 4 | Charlie Elliott | 2:38.6 |
| 1937 | Corrida | 5 | Charlie Elliott | 2:33.9 |
| 1938 | Eclair au Chocolat | 3 | Charles Bouillon | 2:39.8 |
| 1939 | not run this year | |||
| 1941 | Le Pacha | 3 | Paul Francolon | 2:36.2 |
| 1942 | Djebel | 5 | Jacques Doyasbère | 2:37.9 |
| 1943 | Verso II | 3 | Guy Duforez | 2:33.4 |
| 1944 | Ardan | 3 | Jacques Doyasbère | 2:35.0 |
| 1945 | Nikellora | 3 | Rae Johnstone | 2:34.8 |
| 1946 | Caracalla | 4 | Charlie Elliott | 2:33.3 |
| 1947 | Le Paillon | 5 | Fernand Rochetti | 2:33.4 |
| 1948 | Migoli | 4 | Charles Smirke | 2:31.6 |
| 1949 | Coronation | 3 | Roger Poincelet | 2:33.2 |
| 1950 | Tantieme | 3 | Jacques Doyasbère | 2:34.2 |
| 1951 | Tantieme | 4 | Jacques Doyasbère | 2:32.8 |
| 1952 | Nuccio | 4 | Roger Poincelet | 2:39.8 |
| 1953 | La Sorellina | 3 | Maurice Larraun | 2:31.8 |
| 1954 | Sica Boy | 3 | Rae Johnstone | 2:36.3 |
| 1955 | Ribot | 3 | Enrico Camici | 2:35.6 |
| 1956 | Ribot | 4 | Enrico Camici | 2:34.8 |
| 1957 | Oroso | 4 | Serge Boullenger | 2:33.4 |
| 1958 | Ballymoss | 4 | Scobie Breasley | 2:37.9 |
| 1959 | Saint Crespin | 3 | George Moore | 2:33.3 |
| 1960 | Puissant Chef | 3 | Maxime Garcia | 2:44.0 |
| 1961 | Molvedo | 3 | Enrico Camici | 2:38.4 |
| 1962 | Soltikoff | 3 | Marcel Depalmas | 2:30.9 |
| 1963 | Exbury | 4 | Jean Deforge | 2:35.0 |
| 1964 | Prince Royal | 3 | Roger Poincelet | 2:35.5 |
| 1965 | Sea Bird | 3 | Pat Glennon | 2:35.5 |
| 1966 | Bon Mot | 3 | Freddy Head | 2:39.8 |
| 1967 | Topyo | 3 | Bill Pyers | 2:38.2 |
| 1968 | Vaguely Noble | 3 | Bill Williamson | 2:35.2 |
| 1969 | Levmoss | 4 | Bill Williamson | 2:29.0 |
| 1970 | Sassafras | 3 | Yves Saint-Martin | 2:29.7 |
| 1971 | Mill Reef | 3 | Geoff Lewis | 2:28.3 |
| 1972 | San San | 3 | Freddy Head | 2:28.3 |
| 1973 | Rheingold | 4 | Lester Piggott | 2:35.8 |
| 1974 | Allez France | 4 | Yves Saint-Martin | 2:36.9 |
| 1975 | Star Appeal | 5 | Greville Starkey | 2:33.6 |
| 1976 | Ivanjica | 4 | Freddy Head | 2:39.4 |
| 1977 | Alleged | 3 | Lester Piggott | 2:30.6 |
| 1978 | Alleged | 4 | Lester Piggott | 2:36.5 |
| 1979 | Three Troikas | 3 | Freddy Head | 2:28.9 |
| 1980 | Detroit | 3 | Pat Eddery | 2:28.0 |
| 1981 | Gold River | 4 | Gary W. Moore | 2:35.2 |
| 1982 | Akiyda | 3 | Yves Saint-Martin | 2:37.0 |
| 1983 | All Along | 4 | Walter Swinburn | 2:28.1 |
| 1984 | Sagace | 4 | Yves Saint-Martin | 2:39.1 |
| 1985 | Rainbow Quest | 4 | Pat Eddery | 2:29.5 |
| 1986 | Dancing Brave | 3 | Pat Eddery | 2:27.7 |
| 1987 | Trempolino | 3 | Pat Eddery | 2:26.3 |
| 1988 | Tony Bin | 5 | John Reid | 2:27.3 |
| 1989 | Carroll House | 4 | Michael Kinane | 2:30.8 |
| 1990 | Saumarez | 3 | Gérald Mossé | 2:29.8 |
| 1991 | Suave Dancer | 3 | Cash Asmussen | 2:31.4 |
| 1992 | Subotica | 4 | Thierry Jarnet | 2:39.0 |
| 1993 | Urban Sea | 4 | Eric Saint-Martin | 2:37.9 |
| 1994 | Carnegie | 3 | Thierry Jarnet | 2:31.1 |
| 1995 | Lammtarra | 3 | Frankie Dettori | 2:31.8 |
| 1996 | Helissio | 3 | Olivier Peslier | 2:29.9 |
| 1997 | Peintre Celebre | 3 | Olivier Peslier | 2:24.6 |
| 1998 | Sagamix | 3 | Olivier Peslier | 2:34.5 |
| 1999 | Montjeu | 3 | Michael Kinane | 2:38.5 |
| 2000 | Sinndar | 3 | Johnny Murtagh | 2:25.8 |
| 2001 | Sakhee | 4 | Frankie Dettori | 2:36.1 |
| 2002 | Marienbard | 5 | Frankie Dettori | 2:26.7 |
| 2003 | Dalakhani | 3 | Christophe Soumillon | 2:32.3 |
| 2004 | Bago | 3 | Thierry Gillet | 2:25.0 |
| 2005 | Hurricane Run | 3 | Kieren Fallon | 2:27.4 |
| 2006 | Rail Link | 3 | Stéphane Pasquier | 2:26.3 |
| 2007 | Dylan Thomas | 4 | Kieren Fallon | 2:28.5 |
| 2008 | Zarkava | 3 | Christophe Soumillon | 2:28.8 |
| 2009 | Sea the Stars | 3 | Michael Kinane | 2:26.3 |
| 2010 | Workforce | 3 | Ryan L. Moore | 2:35.3 |
| 2011 | Danedream | 3 | Andrasch Starke | 2:24.5 |