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RORY DELARGY: France Galop correct with ‘Arc’ change
Rory Delargy
The decision by France Galop to allow geldings to compete in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe from 2027 has generated much pearl-clutching horror, writes Rory Delargy
26 June 2026 News
Arc will be open to geldings from next year
Geldings, such as Calandagan and Goliath, have always been ineligible for the big race but France Galop says it will change the rules in 2027
23 June 2026 News
NEWS: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe set for big change by allowing geldings in 2027
According to a report on French equine publication Jour De Galop, board members at France Galop have approved the opening of the Arc to geldings
French Group 1 Prix d’Ispahan to be renamed Prix Aga Khan IV
France Galop has announced that the Prix d’Ispahan has been renamed the Prix Aga Khan IV
2 April 2026 News
'Horses in the City' experiment proves winner in Paris
Parisiens reacted favourably to the opportunity to get close to racehorses last weekend
12 September 2025 News