Daryz achieves back-to-back victories in Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Daryz won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on October 4, successfully defending his title from 2025 at ParisLongchamp. The four-year-old colt, trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, finished with a decisive late burst, winning by more than a length. Jockey Mickael Barzalona executed a strong ride, navigating through a competitive 16-horse field. Daryz's victory marks him as the first colt to win the prestigious race consecutively since Alleged in 1977-78. The win also secured a winner's cheque exceeding £2.5 million for his owners, Aga Khan Studs.
- •Daryz becomes the ninth horse to win the Arc twice.
- •He finished ahead of Bay City Roller and Diamond Necklace.
- •Mickael Barzalona was the jockey for both victories.
- •Daryz also added two more Group One wins this season.
- •The race was held at ParisLongchamp on October 4, 2026.
- 2:53 PMBBC Sport — Daryz claims rare back-to-back success in the Arc
"Daryz repeats last year's success in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, becoming just the ninth horse to win Europe's richest Flat race more than once.
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