Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe set to be open to geldings

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe set to be open to geldings

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, widely regarded as Europe's premier middle-distance contest, is set to be open to geldings for the first time from next year.

Prix De L'Arc de Triomphe will be opened to geldings

Following Monday’s meeting of the France Galop board of directors, the board overwhelmingly approved a proposal from President Guillaume de Saint-Seine to allow geldings to compete in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. This landmark decision marks a new step in France Galop’s ambition to establish the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe as the undisputed global benchmark in Flat racing. By expanding the field of eligible runners, France Galop is pursuing a cl…

France Galop to Open Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe to Geldings

The board of France Galop has “overwhelmingly approved” a vote to allow geldings to run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, a move which will require ratification by the European Pattern Committee. The news was first reported by Jour de Galop. Run for a total of €5 million, the Arc is the most valuable race in Europe and is one of the few Group 1 contests outside the Classics which is restricted to colts, fillies and mares. With some high-profile …