22 July 2022
Friday 30 September, Saint-Cloud and Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October 2022, ParisLongchamp
The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe named best race in the world for the 5th time.
Thanks to the partnership with Qatar Equestrian & Racing Club, the international stature of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe has grown stronger with each renewal (every year the event is broadcast live in 60 countries) and the historic race has reinforced its leadership.
On Tuesday, 25 January 2022, Longines and the IFHA (International Federation of Horseracing Authorities), the co-organiser of the Longines World Racing Awards, announced that the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe had once again been named the best race in the world, based on the official rankings. Since the inception of this ceremony in 2015, the Arc has been named the best race in the world five times, notably in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and in 2021.
The trailer for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe:
France Galop and Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club extend their partnership of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe to 2027.
France Galop and the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) have confirmed an extension of their sponsorship agreement of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend that takes place each year around the first Sunday in October. The renewal of this important partnership for French racing covers a period of 5 years, from 2023 to 2027.
In the world of sport, this sponsorship agreement stands out for its extraordinary longevity. Initiated in 2008 for a period of 5 years (2008-2012), in 2010 it was extended for a further twelve years until 2022. This new extension will now run until 2027.
The renewed partnership reinforces the prestige of a weekend (Friday 30 September at Saint-Cloud, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October 2022 at ParisLongchamp) that includes no less than 16 Group races (8 Gr1, 3 Gr2, 1 Gr3 and 4 Gr1 dedicated to Purebred Arabian races) and offers total prizemoney of €10,4 million. The two days of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend, together with the Friday meeting at the Saint-Cloud racecourse, thus are the main targets for Europe’s best horses at the back end of the season.
Two iconic races of the weekend will offer record prizemoney: The €5 million Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and the €1 million Qatar Arabian World Cup, the world’s most prestigious race for Purebred Arabians.
The 2022 Arc Week-end
Since 20 July: launch of advertising campaign in England, including a special offer
The advertising campaign for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2022 will open in England on 20 July, 75 days before the Arc and 10 days before its launch in France. British spectators are used to booking their tickets early and this is particularly true this year. Compared to previous years, the trend to book tickets for the Arc weekend (open since January) has increased amongst this group of horse racing enthusiasts.
To mark the official launch of the Arc 2022, France Galop is presenting the British and Irish market with a special promotional offer:
From 20 July to 20 August,
2 Day pass for the Winning Post Enclosure
at the special price of 60 € instead of 80 €
when using promotional code BACKTOARC
All ticket offers are on the France Galop ticketing website: Click HERE
Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, a global event !
At the beginning of October, horse racing enthusiasts from around the world gather at ParisLongchamp for the world championship for English Thoroughbreds!
Broadcast in more than 60 countries on every continent, each year the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe has millions of television viewers glued to their screen. For each renewal, more than 250 international journalists are accredited to cover the event.
Punters around the world get involved in this legendary challenge: the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe race regularly breaks new betting records, as more than €70 million are wagered in more than 60 countries. A total €113 million turnover was achieved for the Sunday card in 2021, including €42 million in Japon, €24 million in Hong Kong, €16 million au UK, €20 million in France.
The ParisLongchamp racecourse opens its doors to a great weekend of festivities.
Nearly 35,000 French and international spectators are expected at ParisLongchamp for the 101st running of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. English fans are expected in large numbers (between 7,000 and 8,000 people). They represent the largest proportion of foreign visitors at ParisLongchamp!
An exceptional event requires exceptional offers! To satisfy everyone’s appetite during the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend, the Paris-Longchamp racecourse will be offering a wide range of catering services that seduce with "Made in France" delicacies. These will be available in the various areas of the ParisLongchamp racecourse, from its brasseries to a wide selection of food trucks.
A giant pop-up "Beer Garden" will be run by brewers Heineken, who in 2022 signed a three-year-contract as the official partner of France Galop racecourses. This huge pop-up bar will have a 30-metre-long counter and will be THE place to be during the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend for those who want to spend their day at the races in a festive and friendly atmosphere. This is an opportunity to taste the Heineken Gallia beer brewed locally in the Paris region. This beer is a great success, as more and more people appreciate traditional recipes. After the last race, stay on and make the most of the Arc's festivities to the sounds of music and enjoy the fabulous views of the ParisLongchamp track from the terrace.
Thanks to Moët & Chandon, the famous and new official champagne supplier of the France Galop owned racecourses, the best of France will be readily available. It is no secret that the celebration of victories with Moët & Chandon champagne is practiced well beyond our borders!
Tickets affordable for everyone
France Galop strives to make its events accessible to as many people as possible by offering an affordable pricing policy. During the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend at ParisLongchamp, ticket prices start at 10 € for the Arc Garden on Saturday and Sunday. Free entry for under 12s int Winning Post Enclosure and Arc Garden !
Tickets can be bought directly. Several offers are still available for Saturday, Sunday and for both days combined. Whilst some areas are already nearly booked out, offers are available on Saturday, Sunday and for both days.
1 – Winning Post Enclosure: Follow the action from the edge of the course, right by the winning post !
Price : 30 € Saturday, 65 € Sunday, 2 Day pass 80 € :
- Standing room,
- Enjoy the show with views of the course and the parade ring (except stands and private areas),
- Access to Arc Gardens, bars, catering stands, brasserie, betting windows, giant screens…!
2 – Arc Gardens: A Fun and unique racing experience.
Price : 10 € Saturday and Sunday, 2 Day pass 25 € :
- With its big-day atmosphere, this is the place to be on Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend.
A big pop-up pub where you can try out our selection of beers, enjoy a snack or two, dance, let your hair down, and sample the delights of the French capital’s biggest food court.
- This fun and unique racing experience is sure to be a hit.
- ! - No parade ring view.
An exceptional number of Group races during Arc weekend:
SAINT-CLOUD:
• 9 races on Friday 30 September including 1 Group 3 and 2 Group 1 for Purebred Arabians. Click HERE
PARISLONGCHAMP:
• 9 races on Saturday 1st October including 1 Group 1 for Purebred Arabians, 3 Group 2, and the €200.000 Criterium Arqana (for 2 year-olds): Click HERE
• 9 races on Sunday 2nd October with 6 Group 1 races including the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and 1 Group 1 for Purebred Arabians, the Qatar Arabian world Cup, and 2 big handicap races: Click HERE
86 horses have been entered in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe of 2022
Of the 86 horses entered in the 2022 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, 33 are trained in France, i.e., 38%. England has 26 entries, Ireland 13 and Germany and Japan each have six entries.
For the full list of horses entered in the 2022 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Click HERE
The ParisLongchamp track: the most challenging 2,400 metres in the world!
The history of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is inextricably linked to the ParisLongchamp track, renowned throughout the world for its difficulty. To win over this 2,400-metre course, horses have to combine speed with stamina, i.e. the ability to run over long distances (over two kilometres). The racetrack, which is meticulously looked after throughout the year, showcases the complete racehorse, capable of managing its energy while producing incredible bursts of speed.
The 2,400-metre course at ParisLongchamp is very technical by nature! When horses leave the stalls, they will accelerate over the first 400 metres to gain a position before meeting their first challenge: a 600-metre rise before the first bend. It is important that horses relax here and don’t expend their energy in this first part of the race. Then the track begins a long descent where horses are tempted to accelerate, and where jockeys have to pace themselves – this is only the halfway point of the race.
Then comes the long false straight, where jockeys manoeuvre for the best possible position from which to launch their attack down the lengthy 533-metre home straight to the finish line!
Statistics by the winner’s nationality
In horseracing, the nationality of the winner is determined by the country where it is trained, regardless of where it was born or the nationality of its owners.
Since the creation of this international event, France tops the winner’s table thanks to 68 victories in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
The last 10 renewals have been won five times by French horses, three times by English horses, and once each by German and Irish horses.
Communication services: providing a complete guide to the event
In the lead-up to the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend, France Galop's communication department provides French and international journalists with up-to-date press releases: From July onwards, it will provide news on potential starters, the 2022 media guide for the event, zoom conferences with trainers in the week before the Arc and invitations to training sessions at Chantilly and Deauville.
3 days before the Arc, it will issue a detailed press release on key issues for the 2022 renewal, including quotes from connections and a detailed report on the going at the ParisLongchamp track. A daily update of the going conditions will be tweeted by @FranceGalop.
During the weekend, the media centre at the racecourse welcomes about 250 journalists from around the world. Following each Group 1 race, press releases that include quotes from the winning connections will be sent out as quickly as possible and on Sunday, in addition to the post-race press releases, press conferences, also accessible via zoom, will take place after each race.
The France Galop's communication team is available for any questions and is happy to assist and organise any special requests for interviews.
INFORMATIONS PRATIQUES
How to get to ParisLongchamp?
2 route des Tribunes
75016 PARIS
Métro:
Line 10: Get off at “Porte d’Auteuil”
Line 1: Get off at "Porte Maillot"
Shuttle bus:
Free shuttle bus service from Porte d’Auteuil and Porte Maillot.
Bus:
244: Get off at "Les Moulins-Camping”
241: Get off at "Hippodrome de Longchamp"
123: Get off at "Ambroise Paré" (allow 10 minutes of walking)
Tram:
Line T2: Get off at “Suresnes Longchamp”
More information: HERE