Tags: Horse Race, Race.
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2400 metres (about 1½ miles) and it is scheduled to take place each year usually on the first Sunday in October.Popularly referred to as the Arc it is Europe’s most prestigious horse race. Its roll of honour features many highly acclaimed horses and its winners are often subsequently regarded as champions.