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Sports / Horse Racing

Race weekend kicks off in Paris

Published: 04 Oct 2014 - 12:13 am | Last Updated: 20 Jan 2022 - 05:19 pm

The winner of the Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches — Al Fahda, ridden by jockey Vincent Cheminaud — in action at the Longchamp Racecourse in Paris yesterday. RIGHT: (From left) Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club General Manager Sami Jassim Al Boenain, former French tennis player Marion Bartoli and Nasser Al Shrida at the draw event for the Qatar Arabian World Cup and the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, in Paris. The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is the most important race meeting of the season and the most anticipated event of the year. The world’s best thoroughbreds, ridden by the best jockeys, will line up over the weekend at the legendary Longchamp Racecourse to feature in 17 races, of which the 93rd Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will be the undisputed highlight. Pictures: Juhaim Deen