Arc berth

Arc Races, a new eight-race initiative that will grant each winner a spot in the €5-million G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in the autumn, was launched by France Galop on Sunday. Highlighting some of the best of French racing, the aim of the series is to raise the profile of the Arc, which takes place at ParisLongchamp on October 5 this year. Spread across the calendar, the Arc Races include the following contests: the G1 Qatar Prix du Jockey Club on June 1 and the G1 Prix de...