Expect proven class to come to the fore in Chantilly showpiece

Solemia (Olivier Peslier) wins the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe from Orfevre (C.Soumillon)Longchamp 7.10.12 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Solemia (white sleeves) reels in Orfevre in a dramatic conclusion to the 2012 ArcCredit: Edward Whitaker

Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe(Run at Chantilly last year and Longchamp previously)
3.05 Chantilly, October 1

Key trends

Distance winner, ten winners in ten runnings
Group 1 winner, 9/10
Adjusted RPR of at least 134, 8/10
Drawn in single figures, 7/10
Won at least half their starts that season, 6/10
Aged three, 6/10
Won Group race in September last time, 6/10

Other factors

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Published on 30 August 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:53, 30 August 2017

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