The first Sunday in October means just one thing: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe day. Europe's most prestigious flat race was first staged at Paris-Longchamp in 1920, and has been won by true greats like Corrida, Mill Reef, Treve and Enable.
Let's take a look at the current Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe betting and run through the likely runners.
2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Daryz | 7/4 |
| Maltese Cross | 5/1 |
| Kalpana | 7/1 |
| Diamond Necklace | 8/1 |
| Thundering On | 10/1 |
| Varandir | 16/1 |
| Minnie Hauk | 16/1 |
| Bar | 20/1 |
*Updated on 29.9.26*
2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Entries
Daryz got the better of Minnie Hauk in a thrilling finish to last year's Arc. Francis Graffard's star was campaigned mainly over ten furlongs during the first half of the season, winning the Prix Ganay and the Prix Aga Khan in excellent style, and was cut into 7/4 favouritism after an easy victory over Bay City Roller in his prep run in the Prix Foy.
William Haggas will be represented by Maltese Cross, who won the Grand Prix de Paris over this course and distance earlier in the season. Thundering On bounced back to top form by winning the Blandford Stakes during Irish Champions Weekend, after which Joseph O'Brien stated that his Epsom Oaks winner would be aimed at the Arc.
Kalpana beat Calandagan in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot and could return for another shot at the Arc, having finished seventh at Longchamp 12 months ago. Francis Graffard's Varandir jumped to 16/1 in the betting after winning the Prix Niel. Bay City Roller also sits prominently in the market despite his defeat to Daryz on Arc Trials Day.
Despite an underwhelming campaign, Minnie Hauk looks likely to return to Longchamp for another showdown with Daryz. Diamond Necklace suffered the first defeat of her career when she was beaten by Aventure in the Prix Jean Romant, but O'Brien's French Oaks winner could still take her chance in the Arc. As could Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini, despite an underwhelming performance in the Prix Niel.
Coronation Cup winner Bay City Roller looks set to line-up on Sunday, despite the prospect of unfavourably good ground at Longchamp. Such conditions would certainly suit the two remaining Japanese entrants, Meisho Tabaru and Admire Terra.
Prix Vermeille winner Friendly Soul has been supplemented into the Arc by the Gosdens and opened at around 25/1 in the betting. Roger Varian has left Grosser Preis von Baden winner Saddadd in the field. Arrow Eagle, Bright Light and Chestnut Rocket are available at triple-figure prices.
Prix Vermeille winner Friendly Soul has been supplemented into the Arc by the Gosdens and opened at around 25/1 in the betting. Roger Varian has left Grosser Preis von Baden winner Saddadd in the field. Arrow Eagle, Bright Light and Chestnut Rocket are available at triple-figure prices.