Once again we are delighted to be able to offer you a selection of tours to the 2010 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.

This will be a spectacular weekend of the finest turf racing with 11 Group races over the two days. The Arc is not only Europe's most prestigious race but, with the partnership between France Galop and The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, it has become the world's richest turf race. This festival of racing is a showcase of the greatest thoroughbred horses in training.

Unlike many other Tour Operators, Horse Racing Abroad offers you total flexibility in your choice of hotel, number of nights and mode of transport - "mix and match" to suit your own requirements!

Our packages are fully inclusive, comprising transfers in Paris on arrival/departure (Friday to Monday) and from your hotel to Longchamp on race days, with "Pesage" racecourse admission provided for both days. In addition, our representatives are on hand both in your hotel and at the racecourse to ensure the smooth running of your weekend from start to finish. With a selection of Eurostar train departures and flights from many of the UK's major aiports, a wide range of 3 star, 4 star, 4 star Deluxe and Palace hotels and our exclusive arrangements at Longchamp, we are confident that ours is a Winning Formula! Whether travelling individually or as a corporate group we cater for every need.

As there are 9 races scheduled on Arc day we strongly recommend, for your own comfort, that you stay overnight in Paris after racing.

The Arc Last Year...

There were 19 runners in the Arc last year with the superstar colt Sea the Stars sent off as the odds-on favourite.  Sea the Stars, trained by John Oxx and ridden by Michael Kinane, ran a magnificent race to make the Arc his sixth Group I win: the first horse to complete the 2,000 Guineas-Derby-Arc treble. Youmzain who took second position for the thrid consecutive year was beaten by two lengths with Cavalryman and Frankie Dettori a head back in third.

 

Pic: Sea the Stars

Supporting Group I Races (2009 Results)...

Group 1 "Prix de l'Abbaye": (the European Sprint Championship over 5 furlongs) The Irish took the first two places with Total Gallery winning from Fleeting Spirit in second and War Artist in third place.

Group 1 "Prix Marcel Boussac": for 2 year old fillies, has produced numerous Classic winners and in 2009 Rosanar became the first of four winners of the day for the Aga Khan.  Trained by Alain de Royer-Dupre and ridden by Christophe Soumillon, she beat On Verra into second place with Joanna following in third place.

Group 1 "Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere" (formerly the Grand Criterium): for 2 year old colts and fillies.  Siyouni, trained by Alain de Royer-Dupre and ridden by Gerald Mosse, came home ahead of Pounced, trained by John Gosden and ridden by Jimmy Fortune, with Buzzword in third place.

Pic: Shalanaya

Group 1 "Prix de l'Opera": Shalanaya beat Board Meeting by 1½ lengths with the Henry Cecil trained Midday a short head away in third place.

Group 1 "Prix du Cadran": (the French equivalent of the Ascot Gold Cup) was won by Alandi ahead of Kasbar Bliss in second and Yeats in third place.

Group 1 "Prix de la Foret": for 3 year olds and over.  Varenar, trained by Alain de Royer-Dupre and ridden by Stephane Pasquier beat his stable mate Sweet Hearth with the superb Goldikova 2 lengths back in third place.