Rayif claims victory at Prix Jacques le Marois in Deauville

Rayif secured a strong performance to win the Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville on August 16, 2026. The French 2000 Guineas champion fended off significant competition, particularly from Zeus Olympios, who led briefly before Rayif surged ahead in the final furlong. Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard expressed satisfaction with Rayif's comeback following a challenging summer campaign, including a fifth-place finish in the Prix Jean Prat. Rayif now has several potential races ahead, with the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot among the options.