Derek Thompson's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Tips

October 3, 2025 at 4:56 pm GMT+1

We've travelled to Paris for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, taking place on Saturday the 4th of October and Sunday the 5th.

Our man on the ground, Derek 'Tommo' Thompson has been on fine form the past couple of weeks and his trusted betting tips will help steer you through one of flat racing’s greatest weekend's.

It's French Gold Cup day at ParisLongchamp on Saturday - the Qatar Prix du Cadran and we could see a British winner in the shape of Caballo de Mar.

Caballo de Mar

12:58pm Longchamp

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George Scott who trains this horse in Newmarket is boasting a 25% strike rate at the moment and this horse who won the German St. Leger last time could take the beating under Tom Marquand.

The Prix Daniel Wildenstein could also be won by a British horse in the shape of Qirat.

Qirat

3:25pm Longchamp

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This 4 time winner who was a close 5th in a group 1 at York last time looks great each bay value at around 14-1 and his trainer Ralph Beckett who won the Prix de l'Arc de triomphe last year is boasting a 27% strike rate at the moment.

And in the Group 1 Prix de Royallieu, Santorini Star and Consent who fought out the finish of the Park Hill stakes the fillies st Leger could fight out the finish again.

This time I fancy Consent to get her revenge and round off.

Here's to a good day for the riders.

Consent

4:00pm Longchamp

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Derek Thompson

Derek ‘Tommo’ Thompson is veteran Horse Racing commentator and presenter, having worked for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, At The Races and more over a glittering 50-year career.

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#	Outcome The outcome of the race you would like to discover your potential return for.	Odds The odds the bookmaker is offering.	Place Odds The fraction of the odds you will win as part of the each way bet. This will be noted by your bookmaker.	Rule 4 The amount that will be deducted from your winnings should a horse withdraw from the race. This will be noted by your bookmaker.
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