Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Runners 2024: A guide to the 16 hopefuls

The stage is set for the 103rd renewal of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday, with a field of 16 declared for Europe's richest and most prestigious Flat race.

Here's a guide to the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runners, including the odds at time of publication and a brief assessment of their chances.

Look De Vega (Carlos & Yann Lerner/Ronan Thomas) @ 4/1

French Derby winner, beating Sosie by over two lengths. That form was reversed in no uncertain terms in the Prix Niel, but it was his first run in over three months so he was entitled to need it. Connections have been bullish this week, which has seen the three-year-old jump back atop the market. Big chance from last year's winning stall (8).

Sosie (Andre Fabre/Maxime Guyon) @ 4/1

A son of Sea The Stars for the race's winning-most trainer - that's strong credentials off the bat. He beat the aforementioned Look De Vega comprehensively in last month's Prix Neil over course and distance, maintaining his unbeaten record over 1m3f+. The three-year-old remains open to even more progression and coming from stall 5 is a further positive. Leading claims.

Los Angeles (Aidan O'Brien/Ryan Moore) @ 5/1

Aidan O'Brien's main hope. After placing in the Betfred Derby, he won the Irish equivalent and then the Great Voltigeur before a staying-on fourth in a red-hot renewal of the Irish Champion Stakes a few weeks ago. Sure to appreciate the step back up in trip and he'll have no issue with the ground. Stall 10 is fine.

Shin Emperor (Yoshito Yahagi/Ryusei Sakai) @ 6/1

A full-brother to 2020 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Sottsass who leads the Japanese charge this year. Finished a head in front of the aforementioned Los Angeles at Leopardstown and afterwards his trainer claimed he was only "70-80 per cent fit". Dangerous, although his draw (11) could have been better and he's yet to encounter conditions like this.

Al Riffa (Joseph O'Brien/Yutake Take) @ 9/1

His narrow defeat to subsequent Arc hero Ace Impact at Deauville last summer reads very well, as does his second to the outstanding City Of Troy in the Eclipse this term. Bolted up in a Group 1 in Germany - a very good trial in recent years - on his first attempt over 1m4f. Strong claims, especially after a favourable draw (9).

Delius (Jean-Claude Rouget/Ioritz Mendizabal) @ 10/1

The sole runner for a trainer who's won this race twice in the last four years. Beaten by Sosie on his last two starts, so this three-year-old Frankel colt must improve - but not by an unrealistic amount and this has no doubt been his target all year. Emerges from stall 7 and must have every chance.

Bluestocking (Ralph Beckett/Rossa Ryan) @ 10/1

Camelot filly who was supplemented in the week for a cool €120k (£100k). She is three from five this term, including the G1 Prix Vermeille over course and distance last month. Will enjoy conditions and her chance is undeniable from stall 3.

Aventure (Christophe Ferland/Stephane Pasquier) @ 16/1

Finished less than a length behind Bluestocking in the Prix Vermeille on just her seventh start. That puts this daughter of Sea The Stars firmly in the picture, and she's open to improvement. Stall 4 is favourable and she's a little overpriced in my book.

Mqse De Sevigne (Andre Fabre/Alexis Pouchin) @ 20/1

One of just a couple of five year olds in the field. Unbeaten this calendar year, including a Group 1 hat-trick. Siyouni mare is in the form of her life and warrants respect, but this is her first try over 1m4f and she's been handed the widest draw (16) of all. Tough ask.

Continuous (Aidan O'Brien/Christophe Soumillon) @ 25/1

O'Brien's second-string who won last year's Betfred St Leger before a highly-respectable fifth in the Arc. That was arguably a stronger field, so despite him disappointing slightly in the Prix Foy over course and distance on Trials day he remains of interest. Draw in stall 14 is a problem, though.

Fantastic Moon (Sarah Steinberg/Rene Piechulek) @ 25/1

German runner who was 11th of 15 in this race last year. Hard to say if he's an improved horse this year, but his latest victory in the G1 Grosser Preis von Baden - won by subsequent Arc winner Torquator Tasso in 2021 - was undoubtedly a best for the season. Can't be discounted from the second stall.

Sunway (David Menuisier/Oisin Murphy) @ 40/1

Becoming a popular each-way fancy, and for good reason. The three-year-old Galiway colt was narrowly beaten by the much shorter-priced Los Angeles in the Irish Derby and more recently finished a staying-on third in what I thought was a good renewal of the Betfred St Leger. Acts on deep ground, but his task has been made significantly harder by his draw in stall 15.

Zarakem (Jerome Reynier/Cristian Demuro) @ 40/1

On his second to Auguste Rodin in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, this four-year-old has winning claims. However, the rest of his form, including a 22-length defeat in the Juddmonte International last time out, leaves a lot to be desired. Wouldn't be a major shock, but hard to advise at the same time - especially out of stall 1.

Sevenna's Knight (Andre Fabre/Mickael Barzalona) @ 50/1

The least-fancied of Fabre's runners. His best form is over just shy of two miles and he has a lot to find on his rivals over this distance. Breaks from stall 12. Not on my radar, frankly.

Survie (Nicolas Clement/Tom Marquand) @ 66/1

A lightly-raced three-year-old daughter of Churchill who made some appeal prior to a comprehensive defeat in the Prix Vermeille last time out. She appeared to be outclassed that day and must rate an unlikely type in this company. Good draw in 6, though.

Haya Zark (Adrien Fouassier/William Buick) @ 66/1

Finally, the other five-year-old in the lineup. He beat just one home in last year's Arc, but he's been in better form this term. Good enough to win this? Not for me, but it wouldn't be a major shock on some of his form lines. Tough from stall 13 though.

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