ParisLongchamp is the historic home for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Europe's most celebrated horse race.
ParisLongchamp is the historic home for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Europe's most celebrated horse race.
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It attracts huge international crowds with more than a third of the 45,000 visitors traveling from Britain and Ireland. There is also a huge contingent from Japan, where the race is hugely popular.
It attracts huge international crowds with more than a third of the 45,000 visitors traveling from Britain and Ireland. There is also a huge contingent from Japan, where the race is hugely popular.
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Longchamp reopened in 2018 with a gleaming gold stand after a two-year $145 million redevelopment.
Longchamp reopened in 2018 with a gleaming gold stand after a two-year $145 million redevelopment.
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The stand, which leans forward, was designed by architect Dominique Perrault and is said to evoke a galloping race horse.
The stand, which leans forward, was designed by architect Dominique Perrault and is said to evoke a galloping race horse.
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Longchamp, which opened in 1857, sits in the wooded Bois de Boulogne on the western edge of Paris.
Longchamp, which opened in 1857, sits in the wooded Bois de Boulogne on the western edge of Paris.
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The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe carries a purse of 5 million euros ($5.5 million) and is the unofficial European championship for middle-distance horses.
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe carries a purse of 5 million euros ($5.5 million) and is the unofficial European championship for middle-distance horses.
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Wonder mare Enable, ridden by Frankie Dettori, was bidding for an unprecedented third straight "Arc" title -- a feat which would make her "immortal" in racing circles, according to Dettori.
Wonder mare Enable, ridden by Frankie Dettori, was bidding for an unprecedented third straight "Arc" title -- a feat which would make her "immortal" in racing circles, according to Dettori.
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Huge crowds descended on Longchamp for Arc day, a fixture in the Parisian sporting and social calendar..
Huge crowds descended on Longchamp for Arc day, a fixture in the Parisian sporting and social calendar..
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Longchamp dress code is relaxed but many choose to dress up in their finery.
Longchamp dress code is relaxed but many choose to dress up in their finery.
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Many visitors were there to see if Enable could pull off the remarkable feat. Plenty wore the green and pink of her colors, or carried placards, bags and hats from the Enable merchandise store.
Many visitors were there to see if Enable could pull off the remarkable feat. Plenty wore the green and pink of her colors, or carried placards, bags and hats from the Enable merchandise store.
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Le Panorama restaurant on the top floor of the grandstand offers sweeping views over the course, the Bois de Boulogne, the Eiffel Tower and the skyscrapers of La Defense.
Le Panorama restaurant on the top floor of the grandstand offers sweeping views over the course, the Bois de Boulogne, the Eiffel Tower and the skyscrapers of La Defense.
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There was a festival atmosphere for Arc weekend, with plentiful indoor and outdoor bars and pop-up restaurants.
There was a festival atmosphere for Arc weekend, with plentiful indoor and outdoor bars and pop-up restaurants.
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The bleachers surrounding the parade ring were packed ahead of each race.
The bleachers surrounding the parade ring were packed ahead of each race.
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The parade ring offered a chance for punters to study the horses close-up and for racing's "beau monde" to see and be seen.
The parade ring offered a chance for punters to study the horses close-up and for racing's "beau monde" to see and be seen.
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The ring was packed for Sunday's big race. All eyes were on veteran Italian jockey Dettori. Enable's trainer John Gosden (right) offered last-minute words.
The ring was packed for Sunday's big race. All eyes were on veteran Italian jockey Dettori. Enable's trainer John Gosden (right) offered last-minute words.
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Racegoers were gripped as action unfolded at Longchamp.
Racegoers were gripped as action unfolded at Longchamp.
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Enable stormed into the lead from fourth and led with 100 meters to go.
Enable stormed into the lead from fourth and led with 100 meters to go.
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But outsider Waldgeist (left) streaked past her to land a famous victory and disappoint the thousands of Enable fans.
But outsider Waldgeist (left) streaked past her to land a famous victory and disappoint the thousands of Enable fans.
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It was a first Arc win for French jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot.
It was a first Arc win for French jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot.
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The 2019 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe will go down as a classic, with a fabulous finish from Waldgeist to dash Enable's fairytale ending.
The 2019 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe will go down as a classic, with a fabulous finish from Waldgeist to dash Enable's fairytale ending.
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