French Racing - Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

Stats Guide: The G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

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BROOME. Picture: Pat Healy Photography

Three and Four-year-old's have dominated the G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2400m) with the only winner older this past decade being (Waldgeist in 2019). Fillies and Mares also have a strong recent record with winners including Danedream (2011), Solemia (2012), Treve (2013 and 2014), Found (2016) and Enable (2017 and 2018). Will these trends continue this year?
 

Horse Positives Negatives
Mishriff Consistent type who was a good second to Vadeni in the G1 Eclipse Stakes (2000m) at Sandown (UK) in July, four starts backJockey in great form, 38% win strike rate in last 50 rides No previous Longchamp formWide stall of 17
Torquator Tasso Last year's winner of this raceExcellent record over this distance - Five wins and six placings from eleven runs over this tripFrankie Dettori rides Wide draw of 18
Mare Australis Strong record at this track - One win and three placings from fiveTrainer in good form - 22% win strike rate in last 50 runners Beaten ten lengths to Alpinista last time at Saint-CloudStruggled at the top-level this season
Sealiway Ran well in this event last year when fifthPerforms well at this time of year as won last year's G1 Qipco Champion Stakes (2000m) at Ascot (UK) No wins over this distance
Alenquer International raider that has course experienceWon the G1 Tattersalls Gold Cup (2100m) at The Curragh (Ireland) in May Finished behind re-opposing rivals on last two starts at Sandown (UK) and Leopardstown (Ireland)
Deep Bond  International raider that is a previous course winner4L fourth to Titleholder in the G1 The Takarazuka Kinen (2200m) in June last time Last of fourteen in this race last year
Broome Found success in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes (2400m) at Royal Ascot (UK) this season Last of seven behind re-opposing rivals in the G1 Irish Champion Stakes (2000m) last month
Stay Foolish Good record this year with two wins and one placing from four outings First visit to LongchampWide stall of 20
Mostahdaf Jockey operating in strong form - 26% win strike rate in last 50 ridesLast time winner - G3 September Stakes (2400m) at Kempton AW (UK), a route Enable used to ARC glory Little experience racing at the top G1 level
Mendocino Found success last time in the G1 152. Wettstar.De Grosser Preis Von Baden (2400m) at Baden-Baden (Germany) beating last year's ARC winner, Torquator Tasso, four weeks agoStall 1 French form is only average
Titleholder Leading Japanese raider who won last time in the G1 The Takarazuka Kinen (2200m) in JuneThree from three this year First trip to France
Bubble Gift Good second last time in the G2 Qatar Prix Foy (2400m) over this track and tripOne win and one placing from five course and distance attempts Jockey only at 8% win strike rate past 50 rides
Grand Glory Three-time course winnerTwo wins and one placing from four starts this yearJockey in great form - 30% win strike rate in last 50 rides Seventh of eleven tackling the G1 Qatar Prix Vermeille (2400m) here last time
Alpinista Consistent mare with nine victories and two placings from fourteen career startsLast five outings have all been wins at the top level including three in Germany, the G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2400m) in July and last time in the G1 Yorkshire Oaks (2400m) at York (UK)Six time winner over this distance from eight Jockey only at a 6% win strike rate in last 50 ridesOnly had two runs this year
Vadeni Progressive three-year-old who has recorded two G1 triumphs this year, the G1 Qatar Prix du Jockey Club (2100m) at Chantilly and the G1 Eclipse (2000m) at Sandown (UK)Stall twoThree wins and one placing from five runs this year  This race has not been the target until the last two weeksNo experience over 2400mNo winning form at the course
Al Hakeem Last time G2 winner, G2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano (2000m) at DeauvilleStall four Up in gradeOnly had six lifetime starts
Onesto Strong second in the G1 Irish Champion Stakes (2000m) at Leopardstown (Ireland) last timeCourse and distance winner, one of very few in this year's renewal who can boast this stat Has had a long season
Westover Dissapointing fifth in the G1 King George Vi And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2400m) at Ascot (UK) in July last timeStall seven could be a big helpThis year's Irish Derby (2400m) winner at The Curragh (Ireland) Lighlty raced three-year-old and first trip to Longchamp
Do Deuce Won the G1 The Tokyo Yushun (2400m) at Tokyo (Japan) two starts backStall three Fourth of seven in the G2 Qatar Prix Niel (2400m) last time
Luxembourg  Two-time G1 winner including last time beating multiple re-opposing rivals at Leopardstown (Ireland) in the G1 Irish Champion Stakes (2000m)Five wins and one placing from six career starts highly impressiveStall eight Lighlty raced this seasonNo course experienceUp in trip and first attempt at this distance

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