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We’ve put together a full step-by-step guide for the 2022 Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe, starting with a list of the best sign-up offers offered by each bookie, followed by a detailed preview of each of the races over the two days. We do this for all the major race meetings and you can see our last four which included the Cheltenham Festival, The Grand National, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood.
We will also have analysis and free tips pages coming for The Melbourne Cup and The Breeders Cup.
Our expert looks at past race stats and performances, as well as giving an overview of the best types of bets to place for the Longchamp spectacular.
Each race will be analysed closely with betting suggestions on who might provide the value from a betting perspective.
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Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe Previews 2022
The Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe is one of the greatest races in the world and brings together the cream of the three year old classic crop from the current year and they are pitched in against a brigade of top class older horses. This years renewal promises to be an absolute classic as we have last years winner Torquator Tasso coming up against the very impressive Derby winner Desert Crown (injury concern) plus an A list of equine superstars.
None more so than the William Haggas-trained Baaeed who is unbeaten in ten races, and put in his most impressive performance to date when trouncing a high-class field in the Juddmonte International at York in August.
That six-length trouncing of the highly likeable Mishriff showed us without a doubt that the horse possesses both speed and stamina.
It has already been announced that Baaeed will be retired after this season and that he will have just one more run. He is currently the 9/4 favourite for the Longchamp showpiece. The question is if connections will take on what would surely be his biggest test to date and risk his unbeaten record.
We, along with all racing fans across the globe hope that is the case and we’ll know nearer the end of September.
This is no one-horse race though, and it will be fascinating to see if last year’s winner Torquator Tasso shows up to defend his crown.
Day 1 – THE QATAR Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe FESTIVAL 2022
Ready yourself, as Longchamp, in the heart of Paris, welcomes the very best of equine talent from across Europe and the world. No doubt, equine talent from England, Ireland, France, the United States, and Japan will be there, along with a smattering of horses from other countries. This year’s Paris spectacle looks set to be one of the best racing events of the year.
Racing begins early each day and the highlights on Day 1 include the Prix Du Cadran and the Prix Du Royallieux.
RACE 1 – Qatar Prix Chaudenay – Group 2 – 3YO only – 1m 6f 200y
The fourth race of the day is The Qatar Prix Chaudenay which is a staying contest for three-year-olds run over just short of 1 mile and 7 furlongs and was captured last year by Manobo from the all-conquering Godolphin team.
The race was first run in 1980 and since that time it has seen French trainer Andre Fabre win the race 11 times (some feat)
It requires a horse with massive reserves of stamina as it is often run on the softer autumnal ground and is a severe test for three-year-olds. It will be fascinating if Godolphin aims their recent St Leger runner New London for the race.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | Ice Breeze[b] | Vincent Cheminaud | Pascal Bary |
2018 | Brundtland | William Buick | Charlie Appleby |
2019 | Technician | Pierre-Charles Boudot | Martyn Meade |
2020 | Valia | Christophe Soumillon | Alain de Royer-Dupré |
2021 | Manobo | James Doyle | Charlie Appleby |
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Trying to pick the winner of any Group race during the Qatar festival at Longchamp is tough, but this race is often tough to assess as many of the runners are untried over such an extreme stamina test.
As we mentioned above, Andre Fabre has an excellent record in the race so punters should be aware of any runners that line up for the French trainer on home soil.
So let’s look at some of the trends from the past ten years that could help you to pick out the winner.
- Seven of the last ten winners have been trained in France.
- Trainer Alain De Royer- Dupre has won the race three times in the last ten years
- Jockey Gregory Benoist has won two of the last ten runnings (3 in the last 11)
- Four of the last ten runnings have been won by the favourite
- Previous course winners have a strong record in the race
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
With just a small field of seven runners, we have not found any of the runners that match the trends from the last ten years so there are no trends picked for this race.
FORM PICK
Just a small field here with Britan being represented by the Karle Burke-trained Al Qareem and Dermot Weld being represented by Duke De Sessa. Of the two overseas runners it is Weld’s runner that looks the most progressive
and must have a chance with the step up in distance looking a real positive.
However, this looks set to be won by the French team once again and it is not the favourite that we like, but a juicier price, and WHILEURSLEEPING 8/1 EW with Tom Marquand taking the ride, looks to fit the bill. Is still unexposed after just five runs and has won two of her last three.
Was only beaten around four lengths in her first start in Group company in July and this stiffer test of stamina looks sure to bring even more improvement
RACE 2 – Qatar Arabian Trophy des Juments – Arab Group 1 – 4YO only – 1m 1f 207y
This is a new race for Arab-bred racers.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
No trends available
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
FORM PICK
Because form is not so readily available for these Arab racers, it can be difficult to come down on form analysis, but we can see certain lines between runners and that helps us in making a selection.
Al Wakrah is a worthy favourite here as he has a decision over many of these last time out in a Group 3 which is the solid form in the context of this race, but there is little to choose between her, Sahab and Solenzana.
However, the horse at a bigger price that stands out from that Group 3 is SULTANA 6/1 who was having only her second start on the professional circuit and looks solid EW value.
RACE 3 – Qatar Prix de Royallieu – Group 1 – 3YO plus – 1m 5f 202y
The Prix De Royallieux will see horses that may not be quick enough for the main race take part here. This stamina test over 1 mile and 6 furlongs has proven a great hunting ground for 3-year-olds over the last decade and we will likely see horses from this year’s Oaks take their place here including Oaks’ second Emily Upjohn.
It is always highly competitive and the last four runnings have been dominated by British and Irish Trainers.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | The Juliet Rose | Stephane Pasquier | N Clement |
2018 | Princess Yaiza | Andrea Atzeni | Gavin Cromwell |
2019 | Anapurna | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden |
2020 | Wonderful Tonight | Tony Piccone | David Menuisier |
2021 | Loving Dream | Frankie Dettori | John & Thady Gosden |
John Gosden is one British trainer that always targets this race and with his son Thady, they are sure to be well represented this year with horses like Emily UpJohn and Mimikyu in the mix.
The race usually attracts a decent-sized field in double figures, so the draw can sometimes play a key role in determining the winner. So let’s check out some of the stats to help you narrow the field down to a shortlist.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Picking the winner of the Prix De Royallieux needs a strong check on the season’s form guide. It is here where you can possibly discover a three-year-old who may have been performing well over a mile and a half without winning, who may have shown strong staying tendencies and could be overpriced. Staying race form is usually very solid so we can hopefully find some value by looking at the trends.
So let’s check the main trends from the past ten years that could help you to pick out a bit of value.
- Eight of the last ten winners were 3-year-olds with the two being 4-year-olds. (Look for unexposed 3-year-olds)
- Two of the last three winners were trained by John & Thady Gosden (both ridden by Frankie Dettori).
- Nine of the last ten winners had run at least four times during that season.
- Seven of the last ten winners have been drawn in stall six or lower.
- Three of the last ten winners had not won that season.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
The one that stands out on the trends is the Aiden O’Brien EMILY DICKINSON who fits the bill as a three year old. She is the highest rated three-year-old in the race. She has run at least four times this season. She has a great draw in stall 4 and her late running style is going to be ideal over this extended distance.
FORM PICK
Verry Elleegent comes here having not made the cut for the Arc De Triomphe and being rated 117, she could be a very big price at the current odds of 11/4. However, it is important to note that she has not won from this rating and has probably achieved an official mark of around 112. That still puts her clear of this field on official ratings.
The Brits have a strong record in the race and the William Haggas-trained SEA LA ROSA 3/1 is developing into a true pattern race performer and looks solid value with more improvement to come.
RACE 4 – QATAR PRIX DE LA PLACE DES VOSGES – 3YO plus – 1m 4f 100y
This handicap race for three-year-olds and older has no historical stats.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
No trends available
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
FORM PICKS
A field of 18 runners are set to go to post for the first handicap of the weekend and it is certainly a tough puzzle to solve.
The top 3 on the race card all competed in the same race last time, but at the weights, it looks like Sweet Victory will emerge victorious (pun intended) of those three having a weight turnaround.
At bigger prices Olympie 14/1 looks very interesting. This one ran well here when third on its penultimate start giving away lots of weight and is a highly consistent horse.
However, the solid win vote goes to the favourite here GOLDEN CALL 3/1. This one had notched up a four-timer before being raised in class to Listed level last time when not disgraced. Connections have dropped straight back to a handicap and this one could just prove too classy.
RACE 5 – Haras de Bouquetot – Criterium Arqana Stakes – 2YO only – 7f 209y
This stakes race for two-year-olds has no long-term historical stats.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
No trends available
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
FORM PICKS
A cracking stakes race with 17 runners due to go to post and plenty of interest from the overseas trainers, with runners from the O’Brien, Stack, Johnston Menusier and Palmer yards involved.
Many will be drawn to the O’Brien runner Denmark who won well on debut and could be anything. However, the form of the race has not worked out well with the second and third being beaten since, so even at around 5/1, this one might not be the best value.
David Menusier’s Munch is also priced around the 5/1 mark and looks to be progressing really nicely and should make a bold bid here.
However, we are going with the home-trained ADEVA 8/1, looks great each-way value. Has only had the two runs, both over shorter trips and this stretch out in distance should bring about some improvement after two solid runner-up finishes, and looks to be the one from a value perspective with Maxime Guyon taking the ride.
RACE 6 – Qatar Prix du Cadran – Group 1 – 4YO plus – 2m 3f 194y
The Prix Du Cadran is one of the longest races in the European racing calendar and we are sure to see last year’s winner Trueshan come back and defend his crown. Alan King’s horse continues to run incredibly well and his weight-carrying performance in The Northumberland Plate was one of the greatest ever seen.
He also finished third in the Ascot Gold Cup on ground which was clearly too quick, and if he gets soft ground (very likely) he will be very tough to beat. It remains to be seen if Aiden O’Brien run Kyprios here or aims him at the Arc De Triomphe.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
Winning Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
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2017 | Vazirabad | Christophe Soumillon | A De Royer-Dupre |
2018 | Call The Wind | Aurelien Lemaitre | F Head |
2019 | Holdthasigreen | Tony Piccone | B Audouin |
2020 | Princess Zoe | J M Sheridan | Anthony Mullins |
2021 | Trueshan | James Doyle | Alan King |
The home contingent used to have a stranglehold on this race, but in recent seasons the British and Irish trained runners have emerged victorious and it seems impossible for them not to bag the winner again in 2022.
This year is sure to see a strong contingent from Britain and Ireland with King, O’Brien, Mullins (Willie), Mullins (Tony) and Elliot all likely to be readying one for this lucrative prize.
Check out the race trends from the last ten years below.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
The Prix Du Cadran ultimately needs a horse that stays very well and goes on very soft ground and is often won by a horse aged between 4 to 6 years old. Older horses seem to have a poor record in the race.
Let’s look at some of the trends from the past ten years that could help you to pick out the winner.
- Only two of the last ten winners have returned as favourites.
- Eight of the last ten winners have been aged in the 4yo to 6yo bracket (Four of these were 5yo).
- Seven of the last ten winners have been drawn in stall 6 or lower.
- Six of the last ten winners were in the top 3 in the betting.
- Each of the last 10 winners had run at least three times that season and had won at least one race.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
The trends point firmly towards the Aiden O’Brien-trained KYPRIOS who is unbeaten in five starts this season and showed his versatility by taking a big step down in trip last time to capture the Irish St Leger. He is priced up here at 8/11 and although favourites have not fared well here in the last ten years, he stands out on all other trends.
FORM PICK
Kyprios is clearly the stand-out on form and will prove very tough to beat. However, with favourites not having a great record over the last ten years, maybe there is one lurking that can provide a bit of value.
The one to take the favourite on with has to be QUICKTHORN 100/30 who is just going from strength to strength. He looks a solid win bet here.
If we look at his win when slamming Coltrane by 14 lengths in the Lonsdale Cup, then we have to realise that might not have been a freak. Coltrane has since come out and won, and its important to note that Coltrane ran a faster time than Kyprios over the Gold Cup trip at Ascot.
The overall form is rock solid.
RACE 7 – Qatar Prix Dollar – Group 2 – 3YO plus – 1m 1f 152y
The Prix Dollar is the race for the season’s classic crop and older horses over the mile and a quarter trip.
Many think that the race is named after the US currency when in fact it is named after the famous horse Dollar who was a very successful racehorse during the late nineteenth century.
The race itself is always a fiercely contested event and has seen a stranglehold by French trainers over the last decade before the William Haggas-trained Dubai Honour won it last year.
The horse that everybody will know is the triple winner Cirrus Des Aigles who was victorious in 2010, 2012 and 2013.
Below are the last 5 winners of the race
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | Garlingari[b] | Stéphane Pasquier | Corine Barande-Barbe |
2018 | Alignement | Maxime Guyon | Carlos Laffon-Parias |
2019 | Skalleti | Pierre-Charles Boudot | Jerome Reynier |
2020 | Skalleti | Maxime Guyon | Jerome Reynier |
2021 | Dubai Honour | James Doyle | William Haggas |
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
The Prix Dollar has proved a very happy hunting ground for the older horses and only 3 three-year-olds have seen victory in the last twenty years, and that includes last year’s winner Dubai Honour. That shows just how tough it is for the younger horses to win this race.
So let’s check some of the main trends from the past ten years that could help you to pick out a potential winner.
- Seven of the last ten winners were aged 5 years old or higher.
- Four of the last ten winners were returned as favourites.
- Only three of the last ten winners have returned at odds of greater than 4/1
- Six of the last ten runnings have been run on soft, very soft or heavy ground
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
The trends analysis does not pinpoint any runner that would merit consideration.
FORM PICK
We have to start with the highest rated (117) runner in the field and that is the Owen Burrows-trained Anmaat who is currently the 2/1 favourite. He has run nine times and has been in the first two in eight of those with the other being a third-placed finish. Clearly a highly consistent horse and his last win came off a mark of 109.
The last run came when easily landing a Group 3 b y 4 lengths and this, although a Group 2, does not look much tougher.
Jean Claude Rouget is always to be feared in these Group races at Longchamp and his Lassault has some very smart form and 11/2 looks a fair enough price, but from a value perspective, our vote goes to Andre Fabre’s BOTANIK 10/1 who is four from his last five and won a Group 2 last time. He looks very solid each-way value.
RACE 8 – Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein – Group 2 – 3YO plus – 7f 209y
The Prix Daniel Wildenstein is a popular Group 2 event run over just short of a mile for 3-year-olds and older horses.
Over the last ten years, it has proven a happy hunting ground for the older horses and we have seen a number of dual winners with The Revenant winning in 2019 and 2020 and Taareef winning in 2016 and 2017, and this year it will be interesting if Real World can follow in their hoofprints.
Always a very competitive race, and one that the French will be trying to win with Vadeni.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | Taareef[a] | Christophe Soumillon | Jean-Claude Rouget |
2018 | Ostilio | Andrea Atzeni | Simon Crisford |
2019 | The Revenant | Pierre-Charles Boudot | Francis-Henri Graffard |
2020 | The Revenant | Pierre-Charles Boudot | Francis-Henri Graffard |
2021 | Real World | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor |
Olivier Peslier has a great record in this race as a jockey and he has won this no less than 5 times in the last 15 years so it is always a good point to check out what he is riding.
The race is run over the classic distance of a mile so it will be interesting to see who from the classic generation will be taking on the older horses this time around.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Trying to pick the winner of this race is usually not as tough as some of the others taking place during Arc weekend, and favourites have a solid record in the race.
Below are a few of the key ten-year trends that might help you in making your betting picks for the race.
- Seven of the last ten runnings have been won by a horse aged 4 or older.
- Only two of the last ten runnings have been won by a filly or mare.
- Eight of the last ten winners were rated 116 or higher
- Five of the last ten runnings have been won by the favourite
- Eight of the last ten runnings have been won by a horse priced at 5/1 or lower in the betting.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
The clear trends pick here is THE REVENANT 11/4 with the seven-year-old the only horse that fits the criteria on official ratings, and with eight of the last ten runnings being won by a horse at less than 5/1 in the betting, he fits many of the criterian needed for this race.
FORM PICK
The favourite here is Jean Claude Rouget’s Erevann who has won three of his last four starts and he is going to be around the 7/4 mark. He was a very close third last time in the Jacques Le Marois when beaten a neck and a neck giving the very good filly Inspiral 3lbs. A very strong effort, which came from a rating of 111.
However, that still leaves him with a pound to find on ratings with the Grafferd runner and it’s THE REVENANT 11/4 who gets the vote to win this for the third time in the last four years.
RACE 9 – QATAR PRIX DE LA PLACE DE LA CONCORDE – 3YO plus – 1 MILE
This handicap race for three-year-olds and older has no historical stats.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
No trends available
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
FORM PICKS
We conclude Day 1 with another highly competitive handicap and this time we have 17 runners to look at, so lets try and narrow down the field.
The two that stand out are Harper and VENT CONTRAIRES, and it is the latter that makes the most appeal. These two finished 2nd and 4th respectively here at Longchamp recently, but the second mentioned has a big pull in the handicap and looks to have a fantastic chance.
No prices are available at the time of writing but the horse should be a fair enough price for an each-way wager.
Day 2 – THE QATAR Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe FESTIVAL 2022
The highlights on Day 2 at the Qatar Arc De Triomphe festival are undoubtedly the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe which this year has a prize fund of 5 million euros, and the Prix De L’Opera one of the biggest races of the season for the fillies and mares.
Longchamp is not just about horse racing, with fashion being a huge part of the whole experience. The weekend brings together many nationalities and Parisiens love to dress up for this event. You’ll see stylish ladies and gentlemen showing off the latest autumn fashion collections from all of the top designers like Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent Jeremy Scott and Alexa Chung.
The whole focus of the weekend comes down to today, with the Prix De L’Arc de Triomphe the end-of-season spectacular for European racing. Many greats have won this race including Dancing Brave in 1986, Sea The Stars in 2009 and the famous French mare Treve who won in 2013 and 2014.
RACE 1 – Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere – Group 1 – 2YO only – 6f 211y
The Jean-Luc Lagardere is a Group 1 event for the 2-year-old colts and fillies and in recent years has seen very small fields.
The original race was named the Grand Criterium but was renamed in 2003 to commemorate Jean Luc Lagardere who was a former president of France Galop and a successful owner.
The race is one of France’s richest races for two-year-olds. One of the most important things is that this race is a Breeders Cup “win and you’re in” race.
So the victor here is guaranteed a spot at the Breeders Cup World Championships in November 2022.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | Happily | Ryan Moore | Aidan O’Brien |
2018 | Royal Marine | Oisin Murphy | Saeed bin Suroor |
2019 | Victor Ludorum | Mickael Barzalona | A Fabre |
2020 | Sealiway | Mickael Barzalona | F Rossi |
2021 | Angel Bleu | Frankie Dettori | Ralph Beckett |
Frankie Dettori won the race last year but the most successful jockey in recent times is Mikael Barzalona who has won two of the last three runnings.
This year’s crop of two-year-old colts are some of the best we have seen in recent seasons and horses we might expect to turn up for this include Royal Scotsman, Blackbeard and Holloway Boy
Aiden O’Brien has only won the race once in the last ten years and that was with the filly Happily in 2017, however, this year he has some very strong colts that will likely be aimed at this race including the previously mentioned Blackbeard and Little Big Bear.
Let’s look at some stats from the last decade that may help in picking out a potential winner for the 2022 renewal.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Trying to pick the winner of any race at the Qatar Longchamp meeting is usually tough, but this race has a good record for horses nearer the top of the market.
- Eight of the last ten winners had won at least two races during the current season.
- Nine of the last ten winners have been in the first three in the betting, with last year’s winner Angel Bleu being the exception.
- Eight of the last ten winners have been drawn in stall 4 or lower.
- Five of the last ten runnings have been won by a horse priced at least 5/1 in the betting.
- Mikael Barzalona has ridden three of the last ten winners, with two of those coming for master trainer Andre Fabre.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
From a trends perspective, we have a standout in Johnny Murtaghs’s SHARTAASH 3/1who ticks nearly all of the boxes here and backs up his trends with some solid form lines, including when third in the Group 1 National Stakes
FORM PICK
The Aiden O’Brien The Antarctic is the favourite here at around 9/4, but this is no gimme and he faces a stiff task against the previously mentioned Shartash and the home favourites Briezh Sky and Tigrais. All of these horses have strong claims but our interest is pulled towards the massively priced BELBEK 40/1 EW. The Andre Fabre horse has been well held by The Antarctic the last couple of times but they have come over a shorter trip and the extra furlong should bring about a good deal of improvement.
The record of Mikael Barzalona when teaming up with Fabre is excellent having won 3 of the last ten, including two with Fabre.
RACE 2 – Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac – Fillies’ Group 1 – 2YO only – 7f 209y
This is the main staying event for the two-year-old fillies and this year’s renewal promises to be a blockbuster with horses like Dramatised and Meditate possibly being in the mix.
The event is named after Marcel Boussac who was a renowned breeder who passed away in 1980 aged 91 years. It is a fitting tribute to a man that gave so much to the development of French horseracing.
The Prix Marcel Boussac is the only Group 1 race for two-year-old fillies run in France.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | Wild Illusion | James Doyle | Charlie Appleby |
2018 | Lily’s Candle | Pierre-Charles Boudot | F Vermeulen |
2019 | Albigna | Shane Foley | Jessica Harrington |
2020 | Tiger Tanaka | Jessica Marcialis | Charley Rossi |
2021 | Zellie | Oisin Murphy | Andre Fabre |
Trying to pick the winner of this race is always tricky and there have been some very big-priced winners over the last ten years. There is always a mix of lightly raced and more experienced horses, which makes it very difficult from a betting perspective.
One trainer who you should keep a close eye on is Aiden O’Brien who has launched some of his very best horses here, including Found in 2014 and Ballydoyle in 2015.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
The form for this race is usually difficult to unravel as all of the horses taking part have usually won at least once during the current season.
We mentioned Aiden O’Brien above and you will often find his horses are quite short in the betting for this event, but his record in recent seasons has not been good, and from a value perspective it is good to look at the more lightly raced French runners.
Let’s check out the stats in more detail and see if we can find some trends that might direct us to the winner.
- Only two of the last ten winners have been returned as favourites.
- The last four winners had run at least three times that season (More exposed horses have a good record)
- Nine of the last ten winners have been drawn in single figures, with middle draws performing well.
- Six of the last ten runnings have been won by a horse priced at 8/1 or higher.
- Five of the last ten winners had already won twice during the current season before winning the Prix Marcel Boussac.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
Some powerful trend pointers in this race and the one that stands out on our ten-year stats is the Head runner BLUE ROSE CEN 6/1 who has already won three of her five starts, including over course and distance last time.
FORM PICK
Favourites have a poor record in this over the last decade so we’ll be looking at something with a bit more value and we have a couple that fit the bill.
The first one of interest is Wed who is now three from four and is one that looks sure to enjoy this even greater test of stamina. She is a bit shorter than we’d like, and the unbeaten German filly HABANA 11/1 EW gets the vote. Unbeaten in two starts and trainer Andreas Wohler knows the time of day when it comes to winning these types of races in France. Still totally unexposed and only priced as big because of some of the other European stables taking part.
RACE 3 – Qatar Arabian WORLD CUP – Arab Group 1 – 4YO only – 1m 1f 207y
Each of the two days features a Group 1 event for purebred Arabians and this is the big one.
In 2018 Fazza Al Khalediah provided a shock when winning for the Polish trainer Michal Borkowski and Poland is sure to be represented again this year in some way.
Trainer Thomas Fourcy has trained the last two winners of the race so it is key to watch out for his horses if you will be looking to place a bet on this race.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | Gazwan | Maxime Guyon | Julian Smart |
2018 | Fazza Al Khalediah | Pierantonio Convertino | M. Borkowski |
2019 | Ebraz | Maxime Guyon | Julian Smart |
2020 | Tayf | Olivier Peslier | Thomas Fourcy |
2021 | Hoggar del’ardus | Mickael Barzalona | Thomas Fourcy |
This year will see a strong home contingent and they will be the favourites to keep the trophy at home.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Trying to pick the winner of any race is tough but a race that is confined to Arabs is so difficult because the form is not readily available as you would find for the standard thoroughbred races.
We will try to get more info for you once the field has been announced.
So let’s look at some of the key trends from the past 10 years that might help you to pick out the winner of this ultra-competitive two-year-old race.
- Four of the last ten winners were trained by Julian Smart.
- Julien Auge and Maxime Guyon are the leading jockeys in the last ten years with two wins each.
- Six of the last ten runnings have been won by a four-year-old.
- Mohammed Al Thani has won three of the last ten runnings as an owner.
- English-trained runners are very rare even though the prize fund for the race is one million euros.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
The Arab World Cup sees a 630,000 Euros prize on offer for the winner and although we do not have strong race stats to go on, we do think that IZADI STAR fits the bill as one of only two four-year-olds and the last run in a Group 1 was very solid form.
FORM PICK
From a form perspective, last year’s race gives us a nice insight with the fourth and fifth Ebraz and ABBES 10/1 EW renewing the rivalry. Ebraz came out on top last year but Abbes has since finished in front of his old rival and a run in August will have this one spot on. Clearly has been laid out for this year’s race and holds very strong each-way claims.
RACE 4 – QATAR PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE – Group 1 – 3YO plus – 1m 4f
A Group 1 and the highlight of the weekend.
This year is sure to see a very strong cast of runners with England and Ireland as usual and we have last year’s German-trained winner Torquator Tasso who will be trying to emulate recent dual winners Treve and Enable to become the third horse in the last decade to win back to back Arcs.
It is an incredibly tough ask, and with Baaeed and probably a strong challenge from Japan (the country not the horse) likely to take part, then that task is made even more difficult.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | Enable | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden |
2018 | Enable | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden |
2019 | Waldgeist | Pierre-Charles Boudot | A Fabre |
2020 | Sottsass | Cristian Demuro | J-C Rouget |
2021 | Torquator Tasso | Rene Piechulek | Marcel Weiss |
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Of course, this race is a very high-quality event with the older horses taking on this year’s classic crop. At the time of writing, it seems time is running out for the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Derby winner Desert Crown to make the field after sustaining a small injury. Nothing too severe but enough to keep him off full work.
We have to mention Pyledriver who was a revelation in a classy King George and he’ll love the fast pace and hustle and bustle of the big field.
Let’s see if the ten-year trends can give us any punting pointers.
- Six of the last ten winners have been 4-year-olds with one 5-year-old and three 3-year-olds winning the race.
- Trainer John Gosden has won three of the last ten runnings, including Golden Horn and the super mare Enable.
- Eight of the last ten winners have been drawn in stall 12 or lower with six of those drawn in single figures.
- Only two of the last ten favourites have been able to win the race, with second and third favourites winning three.
- Seven of the last ten winners had run at least four times during that season.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
The Japanese are always to be feared here as they always target this meeting with some of their very best horses, and it is TITLEHOLDER 7/1 that comes out on top in the stats race. Four-year-olds have a good decent record and his draw in the middle is ideal to grab an early stalking position. He has won his last three races, all in big fields, so will not mind the hustle and bustle of an Arc De Triomphe.
FORM PICK
Luxembourg is the favourite for Aiden O’Brien and he is drawn nicely in stall 8, but three-year-olds don’t have a great record in recent years and he may find this tough against some top-class older horses.
Last year’s winner Torquator Tasso has to be highly respected with Frankie Dettori doing the steering and could well be another dual back-to-back winner. Has run well all season and the feeling is that this has been the plan for the year. Maybe a little short at 6/1 but a very solid chance even though he has a poor draw (We have seen Frankie do this with Golden Horn before)
Looking at the bigger prices and one that looks a nice bit of value is STAY FOOLISH 80/1 EW. Another Japanese runner who has a bit to find with Titleholder but is rated 117 and that puts him right in the mix and is our value selection.
RACE 6 – Qatar Prix de l’Opera – Fillies’ and Mares Group 1 – 3YO plus – 1m 1f 207y
The Prix De L’Opera is one of the big races of the weekend for the fairer sex with the three-year-old and older fillies and mares racing over a mile and a quarter.
The race is often won by a three-year-old from the current year’s classic crop, and you’ll find horses that have competed and run well in the English, Irish and French 1000 Guineas stepping up from a mile to this longer distance.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | Rhododendron | Seamie Heffernan | Aidan O’Brien |
2018 | Wild Illusion | William Buick | Charlie Appleby |
2019 | Villa Marina | Olivier Peslier | C Laffon-Parias |
2020 | Tarnawa | Christophe Soumillon | Dermot Weld |
2021 | Rougir | Maxime Guyon | Cedric Rossi |
A race that is usually run at a very strong pace and often looking for horses that stay further than a mile is a good betting strategy to employ.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Trying to select the winner of The Prix De L’Opera in recent seasons has been tough with two 20/1 shots winning in recent years. This is a race the French trainers love to target, and it is always useful to look at the form of the French fillies that have run at Ascot and then are back on home soil and running here after a break.
Finding that type of profile has reaped dividends in past years.
For you guys who are more expert horse racing punters and bettors, then our ten-year stats below may help you narrow down to a shortlist you can choose from.
- Seven of the last ten winners have been three-year-olds, that includes six from the last eight.
- Eight of the last ten winners have been drawn in stalls 5, 6 or 7.
- Seven of the last ten winners have returned at odds of 11/2 or greater. This includes three at odds of 12/1 or higher.
- Only a single favourite has won the race in the last ten years.
- Nine of the last ten winners had run at least four times in the current season.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
A highly competitive affair with 16 runners and our trends pick hammer comes down on a huge price outsider, and it’s ROSACEA 25/1 that gets the nod. She fits the profile on every stat and it’s worth noting that she was sent off the 9/4 fav for the French 1000 Guineas where she finished a close-up fourth. She has won here at Longchamp and comes here off a nice six-week break.
FORM PICK
The top two in the betting are going to be very tough to beat and only a neck separated them when they fought out a pulsating finish in the Prix De Diane. However, the history of the race points to favourites having a poor record in the last ten years and short prices have also not fared well.
For this reason, we are looking at a bit more value and we have two each-way picks. ROSACEA 25/1 EW (40’s in a place) who we covered above in the trends section and TUESDAY 6/1 EW who won the Oaks and is the highest rated on official figures.
RACE 6 – Qatar Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp Longines – Group 1 – 2YO plus – 4f 213y
A race named after the famous Abbey (The Abbaye De Longchamp) which was built in the thirteenth century but unfortunately destroyed during the French Revolution.
The race itself is unique in many ways as the track is run down the centre of Longchamp (a little like Sandown) and it is run at just short of five furlongs.
The race itself is one of only a few in Europe that is open to two-year-olds and older horses. Of course, it is extremely difficult for a two-year-old to win this race, and the last one to do this was Sigy in 1978 ridden by the legendary Freddie Head.
Below you can see the last five winners of the race.
WINNING YEAR | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
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2017 | Battaash | Jim Crowley | Charles Hills |
2018 | Mabs Cross | Gerald Mosse | Michael Dods |
2019 | Glass Slippers | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan |
2020 | Wooded | Pierre-Charles Boudot | F-H Graffard |
2021 | A Case Of You | Ronan Whelan | Adrian McGuinness |
A speed test for the two-year-olds and older horses and always highly competitive with a big field always guaranteed. The sprint track at Longchamp is quite unique and you always find that there are plenty of hard luck stories.
Horses with early speed tend to do very well in this, as evidenced in recent years by wins for Battaash, Glass Slippers and Wooded.
The draw is key here and low numbers are much more favoured and have been responsible for the larger proportion of winners over the last decade.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Trying to pick the winner of this sprint is always a tough ask and this two-year-old Listed event is always tricky, with favourites not having a strong record at all. So let’s check out some of the trends from the past 10 years and see if we can spot the clues to help you pick out the winner of the Prix De L’Abbaye.
- Eight of the last ten winners have been drawn in stall 7 or lower.
- Five of the last ten runnings have been won by a horse at 10/1 or bigger in the betting.
- Six of the last ten winners had won at least two races in the current season. All ten had at least one win.
- Only one of the last ten runnings has been won by a horse sent off as the favourite for the race.
- Seven of the last 10 winners had run at least five times in the current season. All ten had run at least four times.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
The Prix De L’Abbeye is renowned the world over as one of the most exciting sprint races of the year and with 19 runners, it is sure to not disappoint once again.
From a trends perspective then we have two potential horses in the mix. The favourite Platinum Queen and a big-priced outside in Adrian Nicholls TEES SPIRIT 20/1. It is the Nicholls runner who gets the vote based on the poor record of favourites. On ratings this gelding has his work cut out, but at the prices, he ticks a lot of the trends boxes here.
FORM PICK
From a form perspective, we like the top one CATURRA 25/1 as a likely each-way value bet. He was a fine third in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood back in July, but got no run last time, being denied a clear run at a crucial stage of the race. That race can be scrubbed, and Clive Cox will have him spot on for this and we have the added bonus of a great draw in stall 4.
RACE 7 – Qatar Prix de la Foret – Group 1 – 3YO plus – 6f 211y
The last of the Group 1 action for the 2022 Qatar Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe festival before the main event is the seven-furlong Prix De La Foret and is usually contested by a mix of sprinters and milers, including those that would have been Guineas contenders earlier in the season.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Trying to pick the winner of the Foret is probably one of the easier races over the weekend. It is a race that has a strong track record of favourites and second favourites and British-trained runners have an excellent record over the last ten years.
Let’s look at some of the key stats which might point you in the direction of picking the winner for 2022.
- Seven of the last ten winners have been drawn in stall 7 or lower.
- Seven of the last ten runnings have been won by a horse trained in England.
- Five of the last ten winners were carrying a 3lb Group race penalty.
- Nine of the last ten winners have been sent off as the favourite or second favourite for the race.
- Only one three-year-old has managed to win the race in the last ten years.
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
TRENDS PICK
This is probably one of the most one-sided races you’ll see at Longchamp this year. KINROSS 6/4 WIN is a standout on the trends here and is going to be very tough to beat.
FORM PICK
As with the trends, the form points strongly towards KINROSS 6/4 WIN and he looks a solid bet here. The draw is a slight negative, but he has the master Longchamp tactician in the saddle and will prove incredibly tough to beat. This is a chance to notch a Group 1 after a couple of comfortable Group 2 victories in recent runs.
RACE 8 – Qatar Grand Handicap des Flyers Presente par RMC – 3YO plus – 6f 110y
This is a top-class handicap for three-year-olds and older horses run over six and a half furlongs.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Not Available
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
FORM PICKS
Plenty in here who are dropping massively in trip for this sprint test and the one that is clearly in form and will be very difficult to keep out of the frame is WHITE PLATIN 6/1 EW who has won his last three races and has run well here at Longchamp. He won easily last time and has a great draw in stall 5 and gets a confident vote to be placed at worst.
The second one we like is the top horse here AMEDRAS 14/1 EW who has been running over further but gets what equates to a drop in class here and will be finishing his race off strongly.
RACE 9 – QATAR PRIX DE LA PLACE DE L’ETOILE – 3YO plus – 1M 2F
This is a top-class handicap for three-year-olds and older horses run over a mile and a quarter.
10-YEAR RACE TRENDS
Not Available
RACE ANALYSIS & SELECTIONS
FORM PICKS
A very tough handicap to finish on, but we like the chances of WISHUPONASTAR 8/1 EW who is very lightly raced as a five-year-old but has some excellent form. He has won three of his last four runs (spread between 2020 – 2022) so clearly has not been easy to train, but clearly has tons of ability. The draw in stall 11 is good and he represents a horse in very good form, with more improvement still to come.
The Qatar Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe Is One Of The Most Famous Race Meetings In The World
Although there are many big meetings at weekends and during the season within the flat racing calendar, this early October spectacular is renowned the world over as one of the greatest races on the planet. Champions from every part of the world come together to compete in some of the most exciting racing you’ll see all flat season. The Qatar Arc De Triomphe festival with its long history means that every owner, trainer, jockey, and stable hand wants to be connected in some way to this great event.
This year’s meeting will see eighteen races with more than 10 million euros in total prize money. Winning at Longchamp isn’t just about the prize money (there are bigger prize winnings at other meetings). A winner of the Arc is massively valuable from a breeding perspective and it is this that every owner wants to achieve. Very little can beat the prestige of having a winner at Longchamp, with group race winners adding significant value to their potential stallion and broodmare status when they retire from racing.
The arrival of Longchamp coincides with the ladies and gents dressing to impress and fashion is sure to be a big part of the event as it always is every autumn.
Trainers To Watch This Year When Using Your New Customer Offers
Aiden O’Brien and John & Thady Gosden are most likely to be fighting it out for the top trainer accolade along with Charlie Appleby. French trainers to keep an eye on this year include Andre Fabre, Jean Claude Rouget and Alain De Royer-Dupre who are all sure to have runners in the big event.
Of course Marcel Weiss from Germany will be bringing back Torquator Tasso to defend his Arc crown and his campaign seems to have been geared to a repeat here in 2022.
Factors To Take Into Account When Betting At Longchamp
Ground conditions – During early October, there is often a tendency for underfoot conditions to be on the softer side of good and it is vital to keep an eye on the weather forecast. Any significant rain can make a huge difference, especially in the longer two-year-old races.
Save your sign-up offers and free bets to use on horses that are proven on good or good/firm ground.
Longchamp is unique and is known as a tricky course, in layman’s terms, it means that jockeys have to be tactically aware of the “false straight” and always look for horses that have shown the tendency to run close to the pace and have a turn of foot.
As an example, if the race is to be run over one mile then look for horses that have shown strong form over 7-furlong tracks that have an emphasis on stamina.
Watch for British runners that have run well at sharp tracks like Kempton, York and even Wolverhampton. Of course, any previous form at the course is always a big plus.
There is so much competition among the bookmakers, even on the High Street, that it pays to watch the offers available. Money-back when the favourite wins is one to note especially with several odds-on favourites winning in recent seasons from the big O’Brien and Gosden stables.
Which Are The Best Types of Offers to Take Advantage Of For LONGCHAMP and ARC DE TRIOMPHE Betting?
Below, you’ll find some of the types of offers that the sportsbooks and bookmakers will be making for the 2022 Qatar Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe Festival
First Race of the Day Refund On Losing Horses
If you’re planning on betting on more than one day at the meeting, then this offer is perfect as it’s really a risk-free wager that gives you a great shot of landing a winner if you fail to pick the winning horse. The free bet is usually given within 24 hours, but usually, after your initial bet has been settled. Your refund can be used on any sport, so don’t worry if the meeting is over by the time you get your refund from Saturday’s first race.
PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE 2022 Non-Runner No Bet
It makes sense to place any ante-post bets with a bookmaker that offers their customers the insurance of getting a refund for any horse that fails to start the race after it has been entered. Nobody wants to see a bet being lost due to not getting a run. The majority of the bigger bookmakers will be offering this for 2022, probably around two weeks before the meeting starts.
Price Match BETTING For THE 2022 ARC DE TRIOMPHE
Odds on different horses can fluctuate widely so depending on how much you bet on horse racing, getting the best odds can make a big difference to your potential win returns. Leading bookmakers will match any better odds with their nearest business rivals to ensure you get paid out at the best possible odds.
So having a number of accounts with a number of bookmakers gives you the best opportunity to grab the best price on your selection. You can also take advantage of multiple offers.
With the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe meeting being over two days, means you take advantage of a bonus offer each day if you choose separate bookmakers.
Best Odds Guaranteed BETTING For THE ARC DE TRIOMPHE MEETING
The majority of UK betting sites will offer the best odds guaranteed (B.O.G) throughout the meeting, as they normally do for UK and Irish racing. It’s now a standard offer from most bookmakers, aside from the sign-up bonuses, and one smart punters should take advantage of. If your horse starts the race at better odds than you took at the time you placed your bet, the bookmaker will pay you any returns at the better odds. Perfect for Arc De Triomphe betting offers.
Betting AT LONGCHAMP 2022: Getting Free Bets
Aside from the bonuses and offers for Longchamp 2022 like the new customer free bets as a welcome offer, look out for free bets on each race where you place a pre-race wager and then get some free bonuses to use on the next race. Look out for promo codes, bonuses, and any bookmaker specials on their own blog.
Bet365, Betfred, Betfair and William Hill often do this and a lot of bookmakers now offer a free bet in the next race if you pick a winner at 4/1 or higher. This offer is always on offer for races shown on terrestrial TV channels like ITV
Extra Places
One of the best things to look out for to make your betting more profitable, especially if you like to bet each way, are the bookmakers that give enhanced places. Why bet on the first 3 when some are offering 4 places? And for bigger fields, you will see a number of the major bookmakers paying 6, 7 and sometimes even 8 places.
Final Tip
Make sure to bet responsibly.
Other Major Race Meetings
As well as the Arc De Triomphe, our expert Richard Smith covers all of the big race meetings from across the World and you can also read his thoughts on Cheltenham, The Grand National, Royal Ascot, and Glorious Goodwood with more coming later this year including The Breeders Cup and The Melbourne Cup