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Daryz wins emotional and thrilling Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
- On October 5, 2025, Daryz, guided by jockey Mickael Barzalona and trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, narrowly defeated Minnie Hauk to claim victory in the prestigious Qatar-sponsored race held at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris.
- Daryz’s victory followed a challenging season including a last-place finish in the Juddmonte International at York, which Graffard said helped mature the horse for this significant win.
- The race featured a close duel as Minnie Hauk, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Christophe Soumillon, took the lead two furlongs out but was narrowly edged out in the final 200 metres.
- Graffard described the moment as deeply emotional and noted the prestige of the event, emphasizing how meaningful it was to secure victory this year. Meanwhile, Princess Zahra expressed that achieving a win adorned in these particular colors was truly a dream realized.
- This victory marks Graffard’s first Arc win and 11th Group One while establishing him as a top trainer in Europe, and O'Brien indicated uncertainty whether Minnie Hauk will continue racing this year.
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·Paris, France
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Irish ExaminerDaryz edges Minnie Hauk in tremendous Arc finish
Glory for France in Paris, as Aidan O’Brien’s filly goes down fighting.
·Scotland, United Kingdom
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