Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Longines at the service of the race of the year

Paris (France) / Saint-Imier (Switzerland), 7 October 2012 – Solémia and jockey Olivier Peslier have been the heroes of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe watched by over 50,000 people at the Longchamp racecourse. At the finish line of a breathtaking race, Olivier Peslier and his 4 year old filly have beaten Christophe Soumillon and Orfèvre. Another highlight of the day, the Prix de l’Opéra Longines has been won by Ridasiyna and Christophe-Patrice Lemaire. This year the famous Swiss watchmaker was involved in the prestigious Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe as official timekeeper for the second time as part of the partnership between the brand and the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club and France Galop.