By TDN_Europe
Europe's greatest weight-for-age race, the 1 1/2-mile G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe boasts a full field of 20 for the 2022 edition. Here are the picks from TDN Europe. Good luck!
Onesto: I love this little horse, he's a real trier as well as being a potential stayer with speed, and he's from the great Juddmonte family of Hasili. – Tom Frary
Mendocino: I think there's a chance for an Adlerflug exacta, and I'm picking Mendocino to maintain his slight edge after downing Torquator Tasso in the G1 Grosser Preis von Baden on Sept. 4. – Heather Anderson
Alpinista: A 5-year-old mare has not won since Marcel Boussac's Corrida claimed her second victory in 1937, but Alpinista is in her pomp, as durable and talented as she is versatile, having won on a range of ground from firm to soft. She had Torquator Tasso almost three lengths behind her when winning last year's G1 Grosser Preis von Berlin, and she can deliver Europe's most coveted prize for Sir Mark Prescott, Newmarket's longest-serving trainer of 52 years, who also trained her dam and granddam for breeder Kirsten Rausing. – Emma Berry
Onesto: I'm staying loyal to the 'TDN Rising Star'; trip, going and draw all positives. – Sean Cronin
Torquator Tasso: Much as I would love to see one of the Japanese quartet cap a truly historic year for the country, I believe Torquator Tasso can give Frankie Dettori a record-extending seventh Arc, albeit at a fraction of his 2021 odds. – Alan Carasso
Al Hakeem: In what looks an open edition, it could be worth taking a chance on one of the bigger-priced runners and Al Hakeem has plenty of upside to him. Trained by a genius, he comes into this race off the back of a perfect prep and could be open to enough progression to hit the frame at least. – Brian Sheerin
Mendocino: I'm expecting a very good run from Torquator Tasso again, and on that basis Mendocino should run much better than his current odds suggest. – John Berry
Torquator Tasso: With many rivals yet to demonstrate an affinity for conditions, we know for a fact that this very particular test–which has often summoned the best from returning protagonists–will play to the strengths of the defending champion, who has consolidated very well since his breakthrough last year. – Chris McGrath
Alpinista: I have a soft spot for tough race mares and Alpinista fills that brief in spades. Having filmed this mare and some of her connections a few weeks ago I know she will be coming into this race with every box ticked and with every chance. Plus, who wouldn't love a winning interview with Sir Mark. – Alayna Cullen
Westover: There's just something very likeable about Ralph Beckett's G1 Irish Derby winner, he's a real beauty in full flight. Looking beyond his exploits at Ascot last time out, Westover looks a class act and could relish everything that Longchamp has to offer. It would be great to see Frankel sire the Arc winner as well. – Gary King
Vadeni: He has already proven he is top class and looks to bounce back from a less-than-ideal trip while returning from a layoff at Leopardstown. – Christina Bossinakis
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