l'Arc

But with only the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris or the Melbourne Cup in Australia offering a similar scale, the racing is still the main attraction.

A Week at the Races William Lyons 2011

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10 of the best high-end shops in Barcelona 2011

The British Champions Series was launched last September in an attempt to broaden the appeal of British racing and match the profile achieved by the sport's top international meetings, such as the Breeders' Cup in the U.S. and France's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Qipco Signs up to Horseracing's Champions Series Jonathan Clegg 2011

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10 of the best high-end shops in Barcelona 2011

The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club signed a 10-year sponsorship with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe last June, while Qipco's portfolio of interests includes Qatar Bloodstock, which owns the stallion Makfi, winner of last year's 2000 Guineas.

Qipco Signs up to Horseracing's Champions Series Jonathan Clegg 2011

Aidan O'Brien has declared the former Australian champion So You Think on course for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Aidan O'Brien will send So You Think for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2011

After four years with a licence he won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Rheingold, surely the best horse he had.

Barry Hills to retire as trainer and hand licence to son Charlie 2011

Workforce will run in Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Talking Horses Tony Paley 2010

So You Think is being aimed at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, his connections revealed on Thursday, an announcement that makes this year's renewal of the Paris race seem especially competitive.

Aidan O'Brien will send So You Think for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2011

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the Champion Stakes at Ascot and even the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes over a mile, the likely target for Frankel, are under consideration for So You Think, with Paris and Newmarket not necessarily representing an either-or, according to O'Brien.

So You Think aimed at big autumn targets after Leopardstown victory 2011