Kicking off our countdown of the ten greatest winners of the Arc

In the first of a week-long series, we reveal numbers ten to eight in our list

El Condor Pasa: finished second to the brilliant Montjeu in the 1999 Arc

Montjeu overhauls El Condor Pasa in the closing stages of the 1999 ArcCredit: Edward Whitaker

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Europe's most prestigious Flat race, turns 100 at Longchamp on Sunday, the first edition having been run in 1920.

Some of the turf's most iconic equine stars have etched their names on the race's illustrious roll of honour. Over the coming days our writers select the top ten winners of the Arc, beginning with numbers ten to eight

10 Montjeu (1999)

Everything about Montjeu gave the distinct impression he knew he was good. That he was actually one of the very best we have seen was clear to everyone, not least Japan's passionate racing fans, on the day he delivered one of the Arc's most thrilling winning displays.

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Published on 27 September 2020inFeatures

Last updated 11:42, 29 September 2020

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