Bluestocking and Sunway carry British hopes as Arc draw made
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Sat 5 Oct 2024
Bluestocking and Sunway represent British interest in the 16-strong field for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.
Drawn in stall three, the Ralph Beckett-trained Bluestocking was supplemented for the Group One spectacular on Wednesday at a cost of €120,000 for owners Juddmonte, having landed the Prix Vermeille over the Arc course and distance last month.
David Menuisier’s Sunway was a winner at the highest level as a juvenile but has failed to hit similar heights this term, most recently finishing third in the St Leger, and will have to contend with an outside draw in 15.
Prix du Jockey Club victor Look De Vega (eight) is at the head of the betting, despite suffering defeat at the hands of the reopposing Sosie (five) in the Prix Niel when last seen.
The latter is one of three contenders for trainer Andre Fabre with Mqse De Sevigne, winner of each of her four starts this term including three successive Group Ones, and Sevenna’s Knight also taking part.
Mqse De Sevigne will race from widest of all in stall 16 and Sevenna’s Knight will be in 12.
Aidan O’Brien is represented by Irish Derby victor Los Angeles (10) and last year’s Leger hero Continuous (14), but has taken out Auguste Rodin and Luxembourg. His son Joseph fields Al Riffa (nine), winner of a German Group One last time out.
The Yoshito Yahagi-trained Shin Emperor (11) is the latest Japanese runner to bid for Arc glory, with Delius, Aventure, Fantastic Moon, Zarakem, Survie and Haya Zark completing the field.
WIN a VIP package for two for the big race on Sunday 20 October, including an overnight stay at the Dunraven Arms Hotel. See more details about this fantastic prize!
Related posts
Cheltenham five to follow: two more picks after 7-1, 5-2 and 7-5 winners
Dave Nevison's Cheltenham tips: a 100-1 selection on day two!
Lydia Hislop's Tuesday Cheltenham tips: Stick with Iroko
Cheltenham Festival tips: Dave Nevison likes a 20-1 shot on day one
Five horses to follow at Cheltenham on Wednesday
Featured offers
Bet £10 get £30 in free bets + money back up to £10 if your horse loses with Virgin Bet
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + Money back all losers first race every day Cheltenham with Boyle Sports
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 get £40 in free bets with Kwiff
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Majborough to win the Champion Chase 50/1 + £10 multi with Paddy Power
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets with Tote
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Copyright 2026 Racing TV - All Rights Reserved.
Please bet responsibly
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved