The Haras de Bouquetot-Criterium Arqana has had its purse increased to €300,000 from €280,000 thanks to the 303 colts and fillies entered at the latest entry stage. The 1600-metre race is part of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend, and will be held on Oct. 1, the day before the Arc. Prize-money will be distributed down to eighth place as follows:
- 1st place: €150,000
- 2nd place: €78,000
- 3rd place: €42,000
- 4th place: €18,000
- From 5th to 8th place: €3,000
Declarations will take place on Sept. 29 at a cost of €500 per horse, and there will be a free forfeit stage with France Galop on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Arqana President Eric Hoyeau said, “The Criterium has been a very popular format since its inception and this year's strong entries are testament to that. We are delighted to be able to increase the overall prize-money to €300,000. We look forward to meeting again at ParisLongchamp next October and to expanding this feature from 2023 with the launch of the Arqana Series.”
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