Arc De Triomphe Betting 2008
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the most prestigious horse race in Europe, is upon us once again and, this coming Sunday, horse racing betting fans will savour an event which has been described as ‘Not so much a race as a monument’. Run over 2400 metres at the Longchamp Racecourse in Paris, this is a Group 1 race for thoroughbreds, three years old and above. It is also the richest challenge in racing with a purse running to four million euros with the winner alone receiving over a million euros.
Plenty of choice for the Arc De Triomphe Betting
Horse Racing Betting sites offer an abundance of Free Bets to new customers and now might be the time to sign up and get stuck into predicting the outcome of what is one of the world’s great sporting events. You can shop around for the best prices on offer without schlepping up and down the high street by just hitting a few buttons on the laptop.
Our Top recommended Bookmakers for Arc De Triomphe Betting 2008
| Ladbrokes (£10 Free Bet) | Betfair (£10 Free Bet) |
| Paddy Power (£25 Free Bet) | Bet365 (£100 Free Bet) |
| Canbet (£200 Free Bet) | Boyle Sports (£200 Free Bet) |
Longchamp will play host to more than fifty thousand racing enthusiasts and over half will be British but for those who can’t be there, you can keep up with the latest gossip, news, tips, statistics and inside information on various websites with many of the online betting sites also providing useful information. Betting has never been easier or more enjoyable and it’s an ideal opportunity to invite a few friends round to share the fun and break out the bevies in the comfort of your own home.
L'Arc de Triomphe sure bets
As always there is fevered discussion about the contenders. The red-hot favourite this year, Zarkava, is ridden by Belgian jockey, Christophe Soumillon, who won his first race in 1997 at the amazingly young age of sixteen. Since then he has won a number of prestigious events and achieved Champion Jockey status three times in France. Zarkava, owned by the Aga Khan, has won her last six races and looks unbeatable but not since Urban Sea won in 1993 has a filly won the race. So far, 23 runners are entered but trainer, Ralph Beckett is considering supplementing (paying a fee and making a late entry) his horse, Look Here, with Oaks Trial winner Richard Hughes on board. Hughes has lots of experience at Longchamp and Look Here is a considered a contender after her strong showing for third place in the St. Leger.
Many people would like to see Mick Channon’s entry, Youmzain, take the honours this year. Mick was involved in a near fatal car crash in August and is still recovering. The horse is in good shape and, with a bit of help from some early rain, could go all the way. Ireland will be principally represented by Duke of Marmalade and Soldier of Fortune, both from the Aidan O’Brien stable. These are top horses and have shown this year that they aren’t just going to France for a nice day out.
Oh yes – don’t forget our very own Getaway out of the Andre Fabre stables. This horse is currently in the top six of the Arc De Triomphe Betting and not to ne ignored. And then there’s the French Derby winner, Vision D’Etat much vaunted by trainer Eric Libaud and surely benefitting from the support of the home crowd.
