The races were exciting, but this is the sight that made my heart beat a little faster - the Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, pictured this afternoon in the Winner's Circle at Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris. I have been a fan ever since he rode that horse in Lawrence of Arabia.
Irish jockey Kieron Fallon expertly guided Dylan Thomas to a superb victory today at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Hippodrome de Longchamp. While Fallon was the toast of Paris today, on Monday he must appear in court in London, charged with fixing horseraces. Already he has been banned from racing for a year in the United Kingdom. Dylan Thomas is trained by Aidan O'Brien, pictured at right waving farewell this evening at Longchamp. It was O'Brien's first horse to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
This woman wearing an interesting hat and a Chanel jacket is a racehorse owner. Arc winner Dylan Thomas's owners are pictured in the background at right. Check back Monday for a post featuring dozens of amazing hats worn by women attending the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe festivities. While I wore an elegant hat, I should have made more of an effort. You'll see what I mean in Monday's post. Photos by David Holmes
oh omar u really still lady killer
he is amazing actor
i luv him sooooooo much
Posted by: omar bashter | 19 January 2008 at 05:20
Looks like you are having fun. Watch out David Bailey!
Posted by: Di Overton | 08 October 2007 at 17:21
Oh, my my my but he sill is a head turner....My heart beats along with yours my fried. Wish I had been there!
love-bd, Melanie
Posted by: Melanie-bd | 08 October 2007 at 16:48
you must have had a vip pass to get these close-ups...blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 08 October 2007 at 14:47
That lady with the fancy bow hat and the one in the back round with the leopard, look unique and special.
Omar's not so bad himself. Thank for taking me!
Posted by: rochambeau | 08 October 2007 at 14:35
Sometimes it looks like some people do have fun with their money. :-)
I fell in love with Omar Sharif as Dr. Schiwago and found it terribly frustrating he was already an adult then. ;-) He still cuts a good figure.
Posted by: M erisi's Vienna | 08 October 2007 at 14:19
So very distinguished looking..........
How wonderful
Posted by: Jeanne | 08 October 2007 at 13:31
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Omar Sharif! I aways like him! so handsome and intresting (once I watch a TV interview and found him very clever and humble)
Waiting to see the hats! which one did you use? ;)
Besos!
Posted by: Catalina | 08 October 2007 at 12:33
How exciting! Such a distinguished actor - and he still looks rather dashing, with a sparkle in his eyes.
What fun you must be having - enjoy!~xox
Posted by: tinker | 08 October 2007 at 10:00
Still a very handsome man!!! Vida x
Posted by: Vida | 08 October 2007 at 08:05
Just saw Hidalgo for the umpteenth time and fell in love with Omar all over again. He's the bomb! And how cool is it that you got closer enough to take pics!! I'm so jealous. Can't wait for tomorrow's post and photos.
Posted by: Leau | 08 October 2007 at 05:16
I used to think Omar Sharif was the most handsome man. I suppose he is still, though a somewhat older version (and I'm not??! LOL!). Loved him in "Lawrence" and "Dr. Z".
This woman's hat is a little unusual to say the least and I eagerly await Monday for a glimpse of your hat!
Posted by: Cherie | 08 October 2007 at 03:07
Oh I had such a crush on HIM!! Not Lawrence!
And David Lean was such a visual director...
he is still so handsome don't you think?
(sighs)
:)
Posted by: maddie | 08 October 2007 at 02:30
Tara,
Dr. Zhivago was D's and my first date!
Don't you think we resemble each other? Omar and I?
;)
rel
Posted by: rel | 07 October 2007 at 23:08