The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in Paris was an exciting and open race according to Greg Wood’s race report. The weather was damp and chilly, with soft going on the track. The race featured 16 runners, including four three-year-olds at the top of the betting lists. The race was won by Bluestocking, a surprise winner at 5/1 odds, ridden by Rossa Ryan. The Japanese-trained Shin Emperor finished fourth in the race.
In the Prix de l’Opera, Friendly Soul emerged as the winner, beating Running Lion and Sparkling Plenty. In the Prix de l’Abbaye, Makarova won the fast-paced five-furlong sprint, edging out Bradsell and Believing.
The day also featured other Group One races, including the Prix Jean-Luc Lagadere and the Prix Marcel Boussac for juvenile fillies. Camille Pissarro won the former, while Vertical Blue surprised everyone with a win at 100-1 odds in the latter.
Overall, it was a thrilling day of racing at Longchamp, with plenty of surprises and upsets. The Arc de Triomphe, known as the world’s greatest Flat race, lived up to its reputation as a challenging and prestigious event for the best horses in Europe and beyond. The race day featured intense competition and close finishes, making it an exciting and memorable event for all racegoers.
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