Emmet Kennedy is joined by Sky Sports Racing’s French expert Laurent Barbarin for your early guide to the world’s most prestigious middle-distance race: the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Group 1).

Laurent breaks down the importance of the draw, explaining which stalls can be race-winning and which ones can ruin your chances. He profiles the leading French-based contenders - Aventure, Sosie, Cualificar, Daryz, Gezora, Quisisana– plus the Japanese raiders led by Croix Du Nord.

Before the draw and going are confirmed, Laurent gives us his shortlist of five horses to follow, plus:

A banker juvenile for Sunday’s card.

A must-follow runner in Saturday’s Prix Dollar (G2).

This is your essential early cheat sheet to the 2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, blending French racing insight, betting angles, and international context.

⚡ Why Listen?

Insider analysis from Sky Sports’ French racing expert.

Draw bias and ground condition strategies explained.

A shortlist of Arc contenders before markets react.

Banker bets for the weekend beyond the Arc.

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