Recent British-trained winners of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is the pinnacle of the European flat racing season and a major highlight in any analysis from the key horse racing meetings each year. As one of the sport’s most prestigious races, the Arc plays a central role in shaping trends and outcomes across horse racing bets, with punters and bookmakers alike paying close attention to how contenders peak for this autumn showdown.

Held at ParisLongchamp in early October, the Arc is renowned for attracting the best middle-distance thoroughbreds in the world. While French-trained runners have traditionally fared well, several British-trained winners have left their mark on the race in recent years. Here’s a look back at those standout performances.

2024 – Bluestocking

A landmark win for trainer Ralph Beckett and jockey Rossa Ryan, Bluestocking’s Arc triumph was a feel-good story and a breakthrough moment.

After a career of near-misses at two and three, the filly progressed massively at four—winning a Group 2 and two Group 1s before the crowning moment on one of Europe’s biggest stages.

The win marked a record seventh Arc victory for the global breeding and racing powerhouse Juddmonte. For Beckett and Ryan, it was a first Arc success and a major statement on the international scene.

“She is an extraordinary beast,” Beckett said afterwards.

“The draw helped. Rossa got her in the right place – everything went to plan and this is our best-ever day.”

2022 – Alpinista

Trained by Sir Mark Prescott, Alpinista completed an unbeaten six-race Group 1 streak with a gutsy Arc win under regular rider Luke Morris.

Already a star on the continent with top-level wins in Germany, France and the Yorkshire Oaks, her Longchamp success crowned a masterfully managed career.

Bred and owned by Kirsten Rausing, Alpinista’s victory was a testament to patience, planning, and pure ability.

2017 & 2018 – Enable

One of the all-time greats, Enable secured back-to-back Arc wins in 2017 and 2018 for trainer John Gosden and jockey Frankie Dettori.

Her 2017 win as a three-year-old was a dominant display, while her 2018 triumph came after a disrupted season—highlighting her incredible resilience and talent.

Enable was just held by Waldgeist on her hat-trick attempt, denied history, and placed sixth when trying to reclaim her crown again in 2020.

2015 – Golden Horn

Derby winner Golden Horn capped a stellar three-year-old campaign with a commanding Arc victory. Despite a wide draw and testing ground, Dettori gave him a tactically perfect ride to defeat a high-class field.

Also trained by Gosden, Golden Horn’s versatility and consistency earned him Horse of the Year honours and cemented his place in racing history.

2010 – Workforce

After a record-breaking Derby win earlier that season, Workforce bounced back from a King George defeat to land the Arc in dramatic fashion.

With Ryan Moore in the saddle for Sir Michael Stoute, the colt dug deep to fend off a strong international field, ending an eight-year wait for a British-trained winner of the race.