Published • loading... • Updated
Daryz Makes It Back-to-Back Prix De l'Arc Triumphs
Daryz became the first colt in nearly 50 years to defend the title, with Bay City Roller second and Diamond Necklace third.
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, four-year-old Daryz secured his second consecutive victory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp, ridden by Mickael Barzalona for owners Aga Khan Studs.
- Owners Aga Khan Studs gambled by keeping Daryz in training at four, as most top-class colts retire at three for breeding fees; the decision secured a winner's cheque of more than £2.5m.
- The result looked inevitable once Barzalona pulled Daryz out to make his run, finishing ahead of Bay City Roller and Diamond Necklace, with the Prix Foy serving as the key form guide.
- Daryz became the first colt in almost 50 years to defend his title, emulating the Vincent O'Brien-trained Alleged who won in 1977 and 1978, while Enable achieved back-to-back wins in 2017 and 2018.
- "To win this kind of race twice proves that Daryz is an exceptional horse," Barzalona said, noting the horse's talent made the difference despite a rough race where nothing went to plan.
Insights by Ground AI
27 Articles
27 Articles
The Washington Post+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Daryz wins Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for second straight year
·Washington, United States
Read Full Article
This Sunday, purebred Daryz, mounted by Mickaël Barzalona, won the 105th edition of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and scored his second victory in this mythical race.
·France
Read Full Article
Radio France InternationaleReposted by 
France24
France24Daryz wins second successive Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
He stormed clear under Mickael Barzalona to become the first two-time winner since Enable in 2017-2018 and first colt (male) since Alleged almost half a century ago to achieve the feat. Daryz had to battle to get a clear run but once Barzalona managed to find a path he surged down the outside to overhaul English outsider Bay City Roller. Bay City Roller took second with Irish filly Diamond Necklace third -- those two making a mockery of being in…
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources27
Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution65% Center
Bias Distribution
- 65% of the sources are Center
65% Center
L 23%
C 65%
12%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
