The 2021 Arc de Triomphe horse race was the 67th running of the prestigious race, which is held annually at the Longchamp Racecourse in Paris, France. It is one of the most prestigious flat racing events in the world, and was first run in 1920. This year’s race was won by Enable, a six-year-old mare ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori. Enable became the first horse to win the race three times, an impressive feat that has only been achieved by one other horse, the legendary Ribot.
The event provided an exciting day of racing, with a total of eleven horses taking part. The race was held over a distance of 1,850 metres, and the winning time was a very impressive 2minutes and 25.62 seconds. Enable’s victory was a fitting end to a thrilling day of racing, and her record-breaking third win was a remarkable achievement.
In this article, we will take a look back at the 2021 Arc de Triomphe, and explore the race, the horses that took part, and the history of the event.
History of the Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the world’s most prestigious flat racing events, and has been held annually in Paris since 1920. The race is run over a distance of 1,850 metres, and is open to horses aged three years and older. It is the richest flat race in Europe, with a total prize fund of €5 million. The race is part of the Breeders’ Cup series, and is seen as the European equivalent of the Kentucky Derby.
The race has a long and illustrious history, and has been won by some of the most famous horses in racing. The most successful horse in the race’s history is Ribot, who won the race in 1956, 1957 and 1958. In 2020, Enable became the second horse to win the race three times, with her victory in the 2021 edition of the race.
The 2021 Race
The 2021 edition of the Arc de Triomphe was the 67th running of the prestigious race. It was held at the Longchamp Racecourse in Paris on Sunday the 4th of October. A total of eleven horses took part in the race, with Enable the favourite to win.
The race was won by Enable, ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori. Enable became the first horse to win the race three times, a remarkable feat that has only been achieved by one other horse, the legendary Ribot. Enable’s time of 2minutes and 25.62 seconds was a very impressive performance, and her victory was a fitting end to an exciting day of racing.
The Horses that Took Part
The 2021 Arc de Triomphe featured eleven horses, with Enable the favourite to win. The full list of horses, their owners and jockeys was as follows:
Enable (Frankie Dettori), owned by Khalid Abdullah
Kameko (Andrea Atzeni), owned by K. Abdullah
Terebellum (Tom Marquand), owned by Godolphin
Sottsass (Mickael Barzalona), owned by Mrs J. Magnier
Mogul (William Buick), owned by John Magnier
Japan (Ryan Moore), owned by Mrs J. Magnier
Tarnawa (Oisin Murphy), owned by Derrick Smith
Tiger Moth (Seamie Heffernan), owned by Mrs J. Magnier
Raabihah (Pierre-Charles Boudot), owned by Godolphin
Lope Y Fernandez (Danny Tudhope), owned by Godolphin
Chachnak (Adam Kirby), owned by Godolphin
The Owners
The 2021 Arc de Triomphe was dominated by owners from the prestigious Coolmore Stud. The stud, which is based in County Tipperary, Ireland, is owned by the Magnier family, who have a long history in horse racing. Mrs John Magnier, the matriarch of the family, had three horses in the race – Japan, Sottsass and Tiger Moth. She was also part-owner of the winning horse, Enable.
The other major owner in the race was Godolphin, the racing operation owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. Godolphin had four horses in the race – Terebellum, Raabihah, Lope Y Fernandez and Chachnak.
The Jockeys
The jockeys that took part in the 2021 Arc de Triomphe were some of the most experienced and successful riders in the sport. Leading the way was Frankie Dettori, who rode the winning horse, Enable. Dettori is one of the most successful jockeys in the world, and has won the Arc de Triomphe on three occasions.
Also taking part were Andrea Atzeni, who rode Kameko, Tom Marquand, who rode Terebellum, Mickael Barzalona, who rode Sottsass, William Buick, who rode Mogul, Ryan Moore, who rode Japan, Oisin Murphy, who rode Tarnawa, Seamie Heffernan, who rode Tiger Moth, Pierre-Charles Boudot, who rode Raabihah, Danny Tudhope, who rode Lope Y Fernandez, and Adam Kirby, who rode Chachnak.
The Prize Money
The total prize money for the 2021 Arc de Triomphe was €5 million. The winner of the race, Enable, received €2.25 million, while the second-placed horse, Kameko, received €750,000. The other horses that finished in the top five also received prize money, with the fifth-placed horse receiving €100,000.
Conclusion
The 2021 Arc de Triomphe was an exciting day of racing, and provided an impressive victory for Enable, who became the first horse to win the race three times. The race also provided a great opportunity for the owners and jockeys involved, and the total prize money of €5 million was a fitting reward for the participants. The event provided a great opportunity to celebrate the history and prestige of the race, and the victory of Enable was a fitting end to an exciting day of racing.