Minnie Hauk Arc Odds: Why She’s The Favourite for 2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
Minnie Hauk, one of the season’s standout three-year-old fillies, will need to be supplemented on Wednesday at a cost of €120,000 if she is to take her place in the 2025 renewal of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
The supplementary entry process, which allows late additions to Europe’s most coveted flat race, is often a signal of strong confidence from connections: owners are unlikely to put forward such a significant sum unless they are convinced their runner has a major chance.
Owned in partnership by Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier and Michael Tabor, Minnie Hauk has already established herself at the very top level of British and Irish middle-distance racing.
| No | Horse | Odds | Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryz | 3/1 | ||||||
| Maltese Cross | 6/1 | ||||||
| Kalpana | 7/1 | ||||||
| Item | 12/1 | ||||||
| Diamond Necklace | 14/1 | ||||||
| Estrange | 14/1 | ||||||
| Constitution River | 14/1 | ||||||
| Thundering On | 14/1 | ||||||
| Benvenuto Cellini | 16/1 | ||||||
| Bay City Roller | 16/1 | ||||||
| Minnie Hauk | 20/1 | ||||||
| Aventure | 20/1 | ||||||
| Almaqam | 20/1 | ||||||
| Sparan Nua | 20/1 | ||||||
| Varandir | 25/1 | ||||||
| Cualificar | 33/1 | ||||||
| Gethin | 33/1 | ||||||
| Byzantine Dream | 33/1 | ||||||
| Admire Terra | 33/1 | ||||||
| Meisho Tabaru | 33/1 | ||||||
| Christmas Day | 33/1 | ||||||
| Sunly | 33/1 | ||||||
| Pierre Bonnard | 40/1 | ||||||
| Sosie | 50/1 | ||||||
| Forever Young | 50/1 | ||||||
| Raaheeb | 50/1 | ||||||
| Daryzan | 50/1 | ||||||
| Montreal | 50/1 | ||||||
| Jan Brueghel | 66/1 | ||||||
| Leffard | 66/1 | ||||||
| Alohi Alii | 66/1 | ||||||
| Juryoku Pierrot | 66/1 | ||||||
| Hawk Mountain | 66/1 | ||||||
| Arrow Eagle | 66/1 | ||||||
| Legacy Link | 66/1 | ||||||
| James J Braddock | 80/1 | ||||||
| Consent | 100/1 | ||||||
| Almeric | 100/1 | ||||||
| Overnight | 100/1 | ||||||
| Shin Emperor | 100/1 |
Trained by Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle, she has completed an exceptional treble of Classic victories this season, sweeping the Epsom Oaks, the Irish Oaks and the Yorkshire Oaks.
That sequence has only been achieved seven times since 1970, and most famously by Enable in 2017—a filly who would go on to win the Arc just a few months later.
Aidan O’Brien’s Star Filly
Speaking at a press briefing ahead of Arc weekend, O’Brien outlined his admiration for Minnie Hauk’s progress. “We have always thought a lot of her,” he said.
Purchased for €1.85 million at Goffs as a yearling, she was given time to develop and only lightly raced at two.
Her Classic season began with a trial run at Chester, before she surged onto the big stage by winning at Epsom and then following up at the Curragh in the Irish Oaks. Her emphatic Yorkshire Oaks display cemented her reputation as the season’s leading filly.
The Ballydoyle team has been satisfied with her steady progress throughout the year, highlighting how she has consistently met expectations during training at home.
Last week, Christophe Soumillon—booked for the Arc ride—had his first training session with Minnie Hauk and reportedly responded positively to her attitude and ability, underscoring confidence from both rider and connections about her readiness for the big day.
Handling the Arc Test
The Arc, held over 2400 metres at Longchamp, is renowned for presenting significant challenges to the runners, especially those lacking experience in large competitive fields.
Minnie Hauk's connections believe her temperament and running style will help her adapt well to the demands of this prestigious event.
The filly has demonstrated a straightforward attitude, stamina, and the ability to position herself effectively during races—qualities that were evident when she handled a sizeable field at Epsom.
This adaptability provides cause for optimism regarding her performance in Paris, even though she has not yet confronted the full range of international three-year-old fillies likely to oppose her.
Minnie Hauk the Market Favourite
After her Yorkshire Oaks demolition, bookmakers across the UK made Minnie Hauk their Arc favourite, attracting support from punters who see parallels with Enable’s Oaks-Arc double. With Soumillon’s experience, O’Brien’s masterful training, and the deep pockets of her Coolmore owners willing to pay €120,000 for her late entry, confidence behind the filly could hardly be stronger.
Whether she can turn Classic dominance into global glory remains the question. But with an Oaks treble already etched into the history books, and all connections prepared to go all-in, Minnie Hauk arrives at Longchamp with perhaps the most compelling profile of any runner in this year’s race.
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Stablemate Los Angeles Adds Ballydoyle Depth
Minnie Hauk will not be O’Brien’s only runner at Longchamp. Los Angeles, the four-year-old colt who finished third in last year’s Arc after setting the early pace, has been trained with Sunday’s race as his central target throughout 2025.
He runs in the Westerberg and Coolmore partners’ silks and will be ridden by Wayne Lordan. The colt’s proven track record at Longchamp adds further weight to O’Brien’s powerful hand this year.
O’Brien knows exactly what it takes to win Europe’s most prestigious contest, having previously trained Dylan Thomas to Arc glory in 2007 and Found in 2016.
He also holds the world record for Group 1 victories in a single season, a testament to his unrivalled ability to prepare a horse for championship races.
