Samangan claims victory in Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville

Samangan won the ARC Prix Maurice de Gheest on August 9, 2026, in Deauville, delivering a Group One success for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard. The horse, owned by Aga Khan Studs, stayed close to the leader Afandy and held off challenges from Stolen Kiss and Division in the final stretch. This win came after finishing fourth in the Prix Jean Prat, which was a significant improvement for Samangan. Graffard indicated that future races could see Samangan participating in the Qatar Prix de la Foret, dependent on the ground conditions.