Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Runners & Riders 2026

The 2026 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is scheduled for Sunday 4 October at ParisLongchamp. The Group 1 is run over 2,400 metres (1m4f) and is open to horses aged three and upwards.

Sixteen runners were declared on Thursday 1 October, with Prix Vermeille winner Friendly Soul joining the 15 horses who survived the second forfeit stage. The draw was made in Paris that evening, and riding arrangements are now confirmed.

Which horses have entries for the 2026 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe?

Daryz returns as the defending winner after his 2025 success for Francis-Henri Graffard and Mickaël Barzalona, and has been drawn in stall five. Last year’s runner-up Minnie Hauk is one of three Aidan O’Brien runners, alongside Benvenuto Cellini (stall 1) and Diamond Necklace, who is widest of all in 16. Sosie did not make the field.

Japan’s challenge is made up of Admire Terra and Meisho Tabaru, drawn in 12 and 13 respectively. The 16-runner field is final, barring any non-runners.

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2026 entries and runners

The table shows the 16 declared runners in draw order, with their trainers and confirmed jockeys.

Ryan Moore chose Benvenuto Cellini after the draw, with Christophe Soumillon riding Diamond Necklace and William Buick on Minnie Hauk. The field can still change if there are any non-runners before the race.

Sunly, Pearled Majesty, Light The Ghost and Tattycoram were withdrawn at the second forfeit stage. The draw was revealed on Thursday 1 October, after final declarations had been confirmed that morning.

Which trainers and jockeys have had the most success in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe?

André Fabre is the race’s most successful trainer, with eight victories. His most recent winner was Waldgeist in 2019.

Frankie Dettori has the most wins by a jockey, with six. His Arc winners include Lammtarra, Sakhee, Marienbard, Golden Horn and Enable, who won the race in both 2017 and 2018.

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe past winners