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Daryz wins Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for second consecutive year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:54 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Daryz wins Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for second consecutive year

Summary

Daryz secured its second consecutive victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 4, 2026. Ridden by Mickael Barzalona and trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, Daryz finished ahead of Bay City Roller and Diamond Necklace. Daryz, a four-year-old colt, is the first to win back-to-back races since Enable in 2017 and 2018, and just the ninth two-time winner overall. The race is regarded as Europe's most prestigious flat race. Daryz's achievement marks a significant moment in horse racing history, as it emulates the success of Alleged in 1977 and 1978.

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By the Numbers

•Daryz wins on October 4, 2026, in Paris.
•Mickael Barzalona rode Daryz to victory.
•Bay City Roller finished second, Diamond Necklace took third.
•Daryz is the first colt to win back-to-back since 1978.
•The race is considered Europe's most prestigious flat race.

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2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Daryz wins Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for second straight year

What they're saying

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PARIS (AP) — Daryz made it back-to-back wins in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with victory in Europe’s most prestigious flat race on Sunday. The favorite, trained by Francis-Henri Graffard and ridden by Mickael Barzalona, finished ahead of Bay City Roller in second and Diamond Necklace in third.
— Yahoo Sports

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