BBC to Broadcast 2010 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

The BBC has confirmed that it will broadcast live TV and radio coverage of the prestigious 2010 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, one of the world's greatest horse races.

The race is one of the most important in the calendar and the 2009 Arc saw racing history as the record-breaking colt, Sea The Stars, triumphed to complete an unprecedented treble following wins in the 2000 Guineas and Epsom Derby.

Clare Balding will be joined by Willie Carson and Jim McGrath for coverage of Europe's richest race on Sunday 3 October on BBC Two and Cornelius Lysaght and John Hunt will bring BBC Radio 5 Live listeners all the action live from Paris.

UK users of the BBC website will be able to watch the race live and view highlights later.

Coverage will also be available on BBC iPlayer.