Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October
The 2024 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe meeting is gearing up to be one of the most thrilling horse racing events of the year. Held at the prestigious Paris Longchamp Racecourse, this event is celebrated as the pinnacle of European flat racing, attracting top horses, trainers, and enthusiasts from around the globe. Which horse will write their name in history in 2024?
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe race, often referred to simply as “The Arc,” is the most valuable race in Europe, with a rich history dating back to 1920. The race covers a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs on turf, testing the endurance and speed of the participating thoroughbreds. The winner not only claims a substantial prize but also earns a revered place in racing history.
Breeders Cup – Del Mar
Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November
Each racing season ends with just one finish line: the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. It’s the two-day, 14-race, year-end culmination that every horse, jockey, trainer, and owner across the globe has in their sights.
2023 saw the 40th Edition of the Breeders Cup with the action taking place at Santa Anita. This was highlighted by a commanding triumph by White Abarrio in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, the dramatic victory by Cody’s Wish in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, and the brilliant ride of Ryan Moore aboard Auguste Rodin in the $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf. The 40th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park provided a record-breaking international showcase of Thoroughbred racing at its best.
Who will star in 2024? It all starts with Future Stars Friday, where the sport’s stars of tomorrow compete in five Juvenile (two-year-old) races. The non-stop action continues on Saturday where the Breeders’ Cup will crown nine more World Champions across different surfaces and divisions, including the season-defining $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
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The Melbourne Cup
Tuesday 5th November
The Melbourne Cup 2024 edition takes place on Tuesday 5th November. The race that stops a nation has a $8 million prize and is the centrepiece of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. There are a total of ten races taking place throughout the day, with varying race distances and prize values on offer. The 3200 metre Melbourne Cup is by far the most prestigious event on the Australian racing calendar.
The Melbourne Cup is the second richest prize in Australian sport, contested by horses from all over the world. It is amazing when you think that Australia stops to a standstill to listen to and watch the big event, with a 100,000 plus crowd also expected to witness the race live.
