Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

[shanej974]

Is it really true that Deep Impact, Hurricane Run, and Shirocco will all be running on Sunday? Wow! Are these the 3 best turf horses in the world? I don't know a lot about the history of the Arc, but this has to be possibly the best field ever just based on those 3. Does anyone know if all 3 will be here on Breeders Cup day? Finally, people have posted video links to past races in Europe. Can someone post a link for this race on Sunday (I don't think it is televised, or is it?)?

[gallant bloom]

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3142

[brockguy]

you better believe it, throw in the top french 3yo Rail Link, the fantastic Filly Pride and Leger winner Sixties Icon and you have one fantastic race this weekend!

[The Bid]

IMO they all have to beat Deep Impact

[SundayStar]

Originally Posted by shanej974

Is it really true that Deep Impact, Hurricane Run, and Shirocco will all be running on Sunday? Wow! Are these the 3 best turf horses in the world? I don't know a lot about the history of the Arc, but this has to be possibly the best field ever just based on those 3. Does anyone know if all 3 will be here on Breeders Cup day? Finally, people have posted video links to past races in Europe. Can someone post a link for this race on Sunday (I don't think it is televised, or is it?)?

deep impact will head back to japan for the japan cup. hurricane run is scheduled to run in the bc turf and they're talking about entering shirocco in the bc classic.

anyway you look at it, we have some very exciting times ahead in the racing world.

[Pedigree Ann]

TVG will televise it live, and many OTBs simlucast (hub is usually Arlington).

The Arc has been around since 1920. Before WWI, the biggest international race in Europe was the Grosser Preis von Baden, but the French were not about to go to the Enemy Country to prove their horses and so created their own international race. It typically has Derby and Oaks winners from several countries as well as top older horses and mares. For instance, in the 1968 running, Vaguely Noble defeated Sir Ivor (English Derby and 2000 Guineas), Roseliere (French Oaks), La Lagune (English Oaks), Ribero (Irish Derby, English St. Leger), Carmarthen (Prix Ganay), etc. Both Ribot and Sea-Bird made fields full of classic winners look ordinary. Modern transporation has somewhat diluted the fields of late, since the options of the Canadian International and BC Turf provide an alternative to those who are wary of the possibility of very heavy going one often finds at Longchamps this time of year.

[SundayStar]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

TVG will televise it live, and many OTBs simlucast (hub is usually Arlington).

The Arc has been around since 1920. Before WWI, the biggest international race in Europe was the Grosser Preis von Baden, but the French were not about to go to the Enemy Country to prove their horses and so created their own international race. It typically has Derby and Oaks winners from several countries as well as top older horses and mares. For instance, in the 1968 running, Vaguely Noble defeated Sir Ivor (English Derby and 2000 Guineas), Roseliere (French Oaks), La Lagune (English Oaks), Ribero (Irish Derby, English St. Leger), Carmarthen (Prix Ganay), etc. Both Ribot and Sea-Bird made fields full of classic winners look ordinary. Modern transporation has somewhat diluted the fields of late, since the options of the Canadian International and BC Turf provide an alternative to those who are wary of the possibility of very heavy going one often finds at Longchamps this time of year.

that's great news. i noticed that they had international racing scheduled for sunday morning so i figured that they were showing it but i hadn't seen any promotion for it so i was left wondering.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by shanej974

Is it really true that Deep Impact, Hurricane Run, and Shirocco will all be running on Sunday? Wow! Are these the 3 best turf horses in the world? I don't know a lot about the history of the Arc, but this has to be possibly the best field ever just based on those 3. Does anyone know if all 3 will be here on Breeders Cup day? Finally, people have posted video links to past races in Europe. Can someone post a link for this race on Sunday (I don't think it is televised, or is it?)?

Yes, the Arc is huge! Others have posted the particulars...I'd just add that imo, the biggest races in the world are:
Breeder's Cup Classic
Dubai World Cup
Arc
Japan Cup
Kentucky Derby
Some will make a good argument that other BC races, especially the BCT belong on this list, as would several British races and the Irish Derby, I would like to see the Melbourne Cup get more attention as well...but those 5 stand out to me!

[DiscreetCat=Monster]

Deep Impact all the way!!

[Slewbopper]

I'll go with the horse that saved the day for me last BC day...Shirroco

[Pedigree Ann]

The softer the ground, the more Shirocco will like it. Won the German Derby in a bog.

[shanej974]

Most of Deep Impacts races are on Youtube. Just search for Deep Impact. I watched them today.

This is a very fast and impressive looking horse. Don't be fooled by the foreign language call...over there he is 'Deep-uh Impacto' and he's the horse in front flying to the finish line.

[tycharles01]

Anyone near Central FL, saw today that they will be showing the ARC at the Jai Alai in Sanford on Oct 1

Just thought let u know

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by tycharles01

Anyone near Central FL, saw today that they will be showing the ARC at the Jai Alai in Sanford on Oct 1

Just thought let u know

Are you talking about the one in Fern Park on 17-92 or the Sanford Kennel Club?

I'll probably head up to the one in Fern Park. I think they're showing it.

[tycharles01]

Ya the one in Fern Park not the Dog Track

Its in the Sentinel today

[Gauchos0522]

Any links for live video feed from Longchamp?