TOUR LONGCHAMP RACECOURSE HOME OF PRIX DE L'ARC TRIOMPHE | Behind the Scenes with Mickaëlle Michel

GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT PARISLONGCHAMP RACECOURSE:
TOUR THE BIRTHPLACE OF LEGENDARY FRENCH FLAT HORSE RACES.

--

The racecourse at France’s ParisLongchamp is home to the world’s best thoroughbred horse race, the annual Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Local female rider Mickaëlle Michel, noted for her global horse riding exploits in Japan and Saudi Arabia leads a backstage tour of the track. Look out for famous faces including legendary jockey Frankie Dettori!

The new design at Paris’ premier racetrack boasts an upgraded grandstand, tempting local Parisian cuisine and activities for young racegoers.

As well as the Group 1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, ParisLongchamp hosts the Prix de la Foret, Prix de l'Abbaye, Prix de l'Opera and the Prix Marcel Boussac among other elite horse racing contests. 

--

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe roll of honour
1990 Saumarez
Jockey: Gérald Mossé
Trainer: Nicolas Clément

1991 Suave Dancer
Jockey: Cash Asmussen
Trainer: John Hammond

1992 Subotica
Jockey: Thierry Jarnet
Trainer: André Fabre

1993 Urban Sea
Jockey: Eric Saint-Martin
Trainer: Jean Lesbordes

1994 Carnegie
Jockey: Thierry Jarnet
Trainer: André Fabre

1995 Lammtarra
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor

1996 Helissio
Jockey: Olivier Peslier
Trainer: Élie Lellouche

1997 Peintre Celebre
Jockey: Olivier Peslier
Trainer: André Fabre

1998 Sagamix
Jockey: Olivier Peslier
Trainer: André Fabre

1999 Montjeu
Jockey: Michael Kinane
Trainer: John Hammond

2000 Sinndar
Jockey: Johnny Murtagh
Trainer: John Oxx

2001 Sakhee
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor

2002 Marienbard
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor

2003 Dalakhani
Jockey: Christophe Soumillon
Trainer: Alain de Royer-Dupré

2004 Bago
Jockey: Thierry Gillet
Trainer: Jonathan Pease

2005 Hurricane Run
Jockey: Kieren Fallon
Trainer: André Fabre

2006 Rail Link
Jockey: Stéphane Pasquier
Trainer: André Fabre

2007 Dylan Thomas
Jockey: Kieren Fallon
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

2008 Zarkava
Jockey: Christophe Soumillon
Trainer: Alain de Royer-Dupré

2009 Sea the Stars
Jockey: Michael Kinane
Trainer: John Oxx

2010 Workforce
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute

2011 Danedream
Jockey: Andrasch Starke
Trainer: Peter Schiergen

2012 Solemia
Jockey: Olivier Peslier
Trainer: Carlos Laffon-Parias

2013 Treve
Jockey: Thierry Jarnet
Trainer: Criquette Head

2014 Treve
Jockey: Thierry Jarnet
Trainer: Criquette Head

2015 Golden Horn
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Trainer: John Gosden

2016 Found
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

2017 Enable
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Trainer: John Gosden

2018 Enable
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Trainer: John Gosden

2019 Waldgeist
Jockey: Pierre-Charles Boudot
Trainer: André Fabre

2020 Sottsass
Jockey: Cristian Demuro
Trainer: Jean-Claude Rouget

----------

About World Horse Racing:

We get you closer to the racing you love, taking you behind the scenes to meet the greatest trainers, jockeys and horses - along with the rising stars. And if you’re new to the sport, we’ll help you learn what makes horse racing such an unforgettable experience.

Facebook: /worldhorseracing
Twitter: @WHR
Instagram: @worldhorseracing