View the latest 2026 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe odds ahead of the ParisLongchamp showpiece on Sunday 4 October.
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The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe returns to ParisLongchamp on Sunday 4 October 2026, when leading middle-distance horses from France, Britain, Ireland, Japan and elsewhere are expected to compete for one of Flat racing’s biggest prizes.
The latest available Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe odds can be found above. If an ante-post market isn’t currently displayed, prices will appear once the market opens or is refreshed.
More racecards and prices from Britain, Ireland and overseas are available through the main horse racing betting page.
The 2026 Arc weekend takes place at ParisLongchamp on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October, with the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe staged on the Sunday.
The Group 1 contest is run over 2,400 metres, approximately one mile and four furlongs. France Galop has confirmed a €5 million prize fund, which remains the largest purse offered in French racing. The 2026 race will be the 105th edition.
Horses must be aged three or older. Despite being described as an all-aged race, it isn’t open to two-year-olds and geldings remain ineligible for the 2026 renewal.
France Galop’s board has backed a proposal to allow geldings to compete in future. That change still needs approval from the European Pattern Committee, which isn’t expected to review it until early 2027.
Arc betting usually begins with a broad ante-post market containing horses whose participation is far from certain. Some will be withdrawn. Others may lose form, suffer setbacks or be redirected to races such as the Champion Stakes or Breeders’ Cup Turf.
Early prices can offer more choice, but they come with added risk. Unless the market rules state otherwise, an ante-post bet normally loses when the selected horse doesn’t take part.
The picture becomes clearer during September. Trial performances, final declarations, the weather forecast and the stall draw can all alter the market within a short period.
Rather than treating the shortest price as an automatic selection, look at how each horse has performed over the distance and whether its running style is likely to suit ParisLongchamp.
France Galop received 73 initial entries when the first entry stage closed on 20 May 2026.
The list contains 27 French-trained horses, 21 from Britain, 12 from Ireland, seven from Japan and six from Germany. It also includes the first three horses home in the 2025 Arc: Daryz, Minnie Hauk and Sosie.
An entry in May doesn’t guarantee a place in October. Training plans can change dramatically across the summer, particularly when a horse has options in several Group 1 races.
The maximum Arc field is 24. Winners of selected Arc Races receive priority through France Galop’s wildcard system, provided they still meet the race conditions.
Three-year-old form is always worth following. The strongest Classic horses regularly move into open-age company later in the year, while the mile-and-a-half distance makes the Epsom Derby betting markets a useful early-season reference point.
The Qatar Arc Trials will be held at ParisLongchamp on Sunday 6 September 2026, exactly four weeks before the Arc.
Three races form the centrepiece of the trials card:
The Prix Niel is a Group 2 contest for three-year-olds over 2,400 metres. It gives younger Arc hopefuls the chance to race over the same course and distance they would face in October.
The Group 1 Prix Vermeille is open to fillies and mares aged three and older. Some runners use it as their final Arc preparation, while others may remain within races restricted to fillies and mares.
The Prix Foy is a Group 2 trial for horses aged four and older. It is also run over the Arc course and distance, making it a natural late-season test for experienced contenders.
Winners of the Niel, Vermeille and Foy will receive a wildcard for the Arc. Entry fees will be refunded, while a qualifying horse that wasn’t already entered can receive a free supplementary entry worth €120,000.
A trial defeat doesn’t necessarily end a horse’s chance. Trainers sometimes leave something to work on before October, while a slow pace or awkward passage can hide the true quality of a performance.
Form from other major Flat meetings can also shape the market. Our Royal Ascot odds page covers several races that may feature horses later considered for an Arc campaign.
Paris weather in early October can be difficult to predict. The course may ride quickly after a dry spell or become a far more demanding stamina test following sustained rain.
A horse with strong summer form on firm ground won’t automatically reproduce it on softer turf. Check previous runs under similar conditions rather than relying on reputation alone.
The Arc asks a different question from races over a mile or ten furlongs. Speed still matters, but a runner must conserve enough energy to finish after a demanding mile and a half.
Some horses stay the distance comfortably when allowed to settle, yet struggle when the early pace is strong. Others need a proper gallop to bring their stamina into play.
The draw for the 2026 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is scheduled for Thursday 1 October.
Low numbers are often popular because they can help a horse save ground near the inside rail. They come with their own problems, though. A runner can become boxed in if the pace slows or horses ahead begin to weaken.
A wide stall may force a jockey to cover more ground, but it can also provide a clearer route through the race. Much depends on the horse and the tactics connections choose.
One striking performance shouldn’t be viewed in isolation. Consider the quality of the opposition, how the race developed and whether the horse enjoyed ideal conditions.
The time between runs matters too. Some Arc winners arrive after a recent trial, while others perform better following a longer break.
The markets displayed will depend on how far away the race is and what Parimatch has made available.
A win bet requires your chosen horse to finish first.
The potential return is calculated using the price available when the bet is placed, unless the market is subject to separate starting-price or best-odds terms.
Ante-post odds are offered before the final field has been declared. A horse may shorten following a strong performance, so an early bettor can sometimes secure a larger price than the one available on race day.
There’s a trade-off. If the horse doesn’t run, the stake will usually be lost unless non-runner money-back terms are clearly attached to the market.
Read the settlement rules before confirming the wager.
An each-way bet is split into two equal parts. Half the stake backs the horse to win and the other half backs it to finish within the advertised place positions.
The number of places and the fraction of the win price used for the place return can change. Check the terms displayed alongside the market rather than assuming the conditions will match a previous year.
A straight forecast asks you to select the first two finishers in the correct order. A tricast extends that to the first three.
Combination versions may also be offered, allowing the selected horses to finish in any order within the required positions. These markets are harder to win and may not become available until closer to the race.
Current racing promotions or enhanced prices can be checked on the Parimatch betting offers page. Availability and terms can change, so review the individual offer before taking part.
Daryz won the 2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard and jockey Mickaël Barzalona.
The three-year-old defeated Minnie Hauk, with Sosie finishing third. It was the first Arc success for both Graffard and Barzalona, while the Aga Khan family’s racing operation secured a record eighth victory in the race.
Daryz, Minnie Hauk and Sosie were all included among the initial entries for 2026. That doesn’t confirm they will return, but it gives the new edition a possible link to the previous year’s finish.
The Arc has been held for more than a century and has developed into France’s defining Flat race.
Only eight horses have managed to win it twice. No horse has completed a third victory, underlining how difficult it is to return one year later and reproduce the same level of performance against a fresh international field.
The race has usually taken place at Longchamp, now known as ParisLongchamp. It moved to Chantilly in 2016 and 2017 while the Paris course underwent redevelopment.
Recent winners have arrived from different routes. Some dominated the market throughout the season. Others improved late or produced their best performance when conditions changed on Arc day.
For more major-race betting across the season, the Grand National odds page covers Britain’s best-known steeplechase.
Log in to your Parimatch account and open the horse racing section. Locate the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe market, then choose the horse and bet type you want to back.
Add the selection to your betslip, enter your stake and review the potential return. Check the market rules carefully, particularly when placing an ante-post or each-way wager.
Once the details are correct, confirm the bet.
Keep stakes within an amount you can comfortably afford to lose. Account controls, deposit limits and support information are available through the Parimatch Safer Gambling page.
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