Ruby Walsh: Quality of Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend towers over the rest

Whilst Newmarket’s Sun Chariot Stakes this afternoon will hold its own, the rest is playing second fiddle to the action taking place this weekend in Paris
Ruby Walsh: Quality of Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend towers over the rest

Still Standing and Conor Orr (left) take advantage of poor last flight jumps from The Greek (centre) and Cirque Royal (right) to win the BetVictor Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park. Picture: Healy Racing

There are two race meetings this afternoon in Ireland and six in the UK, with just one of those an evening fixture. There are two in both countries on Sunday, but whilst Newmarket’s Sun Chariot Stakes this afternoon will hold its own, the rest is playing second fiddle to the action taking place this weekend in Paris.

That’s not unpatriotic from a predominately National Hunt fan, it’s just the truth and probably has a lot to do with what France Galop has done with the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

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