the outside. Allez France took the lead and opened up a clear advantage with Margouillat, Kamaraan and Paulista also launching challenges. Allez France looked likely to record an easy victory until Comtesse de Loir emerged as a serious threat in the last 200 metres under a "whirlwind" ride from Jean-Claude Desaint. In a closely contested finish, Allez France prevailed by a head from Comtesse de Loir, with Margouillat three-quarters of a length away in third. There was a gap of four lengths back to Kamaraan, who beat Paulista by a length for fourth. Yves Saint-Martin admitted that he had probably taken Allez France to the front too soon. Race details Sponsor: none Purse: 1,412,000 ₣ Going: Soft Distance: 2,400 metres Number of runners: 20 Winner's time: 2:36.9 Full result * Abbreviations: ns = nose; shd = short-head; hd = head; snk = short neck; nk = neck Winner's details Further details of the winner, Allez France Sex: Filly Foaled: 1970 Country: United States Sire: Sea-Bird; Dam: Priceless Gem (Hail To Reason) Owner: Daniel Wildenstein Breeder: Bieber-Jacobs Stable References Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 1974 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe