Kalpana tops the Timeform ratings at 140 for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, sitting a pound clear of last year’s winner and current favourite Daryz. Andrew Balding’s runner enters the weekend following victories in the King George and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot and the Yorkshire Oaks.
How the Contenders Compare on Ratings and Draws
Daryz defeated Kalpana in the 2025 renewal, where the British raider finished seventh after being posted wide. Kalpana has secured a more favourable stall in gate 6 for Sunday’s race. Diamond Necklace holds the third-highest rating at 137, trailing two pounds behind Daryz, but faces a difficult task after drawing the widest stall of all in gate 16, as RTE.ie reported. Diamond Necklace competes alongside Ballydoyle stablemates Minnie Hauk and Benvenuto Cellini, who are rated 134+ and 134 respectively.
What Trainers and Jockeys Face on Race Day
Three-year-olds Maltese Cross and Thundering On share a Timeform rating of 135p, with the lowercase symbol indicating potential for further improvement. Connections of Maltese Cross expressed satisfaction with the forecast of good ground at ParisLongchamp following the horse’s victories in the Grand Prix de Paris and the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur. Thundering On returns to action following a victory in the Blandford Stakes at the Curragh, where Pierre-Charles Boudot takes the ride to replace the injured Dylan Browne McMonagle. Betfred Coronation Cup winner Bay City Roller matches that 135 rating, while Meisho Tabaru stands as the highest-rated Japanese contender at 133.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Arc Field
Where is the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe held?
The race takes place at ParisLongchamp racecourse in France.
Who is the highest-rated horse in the 2026 field?
Andrew Balding’s Kalpana leads the Timeform ratings at a figure of 140.
Which stall has Diamond Necklace drawn?
Diamond Necklace starts from stall 16, the widest gate in the field.
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