Longchamp Officials are well prepared for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) on October 2, although support will depend on whether 10mm of rain is estimated through October 1. are not.
The move was described as mild on September 29 after 1mm of rain overnight, with a GoingStick index of 3.7. The data for Longchamp provided by TurfTrax shows that the weakest ground is right inside the house, with the rest of the course close to good to soft.
According to Meteo-France, the country’s national meteorological agency, rain is forecast for the night of September 30, with showers continuing through Saturday before moving on Sunday.
Course secretary Charles de Cordon said on Thursday: “The ground could get very soft on Sunday, as long as Saturday’s forecast for 6-10mm of rain is accurate.”
De Cordon emphasized that the horses competing on Sunday will run on new ground that has not been used since the summer.
He said: “On Sunday the track will be at its innermost position of 0 meters – the last time this track was used was July 14 – and there will be a 5-meter track for the last 400 metres. together.
“Had been working throughout the summer to ensure the surface is as even as possible, the grass was cut to a 10mm length on Wednesday and rolled on Thursday.”
