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Daryz repeats Arc win, set to retire to stud

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 11:10 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Daryz Wins Arc

Daryz, trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, won the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe again.
He became the first colt in 48 years to repeat the Arc win since Alleged.
Owner Princess Zahra Aga Khan announced Daryz will retire to stud, ending his racing career.
The victory secured Daryz a place in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Turf on Oct 31.

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Aga Khan Secures £2.5m

Aga Khan Studs collected a winner’s cheque exceeding £2.5 million for Daryz’s Arc triumph.
Owners kept Daryz in training at four despite the usual retirement at three.
The gamble expects racing earnings to exceed potential stud income.
Daryz’s two additional Group One wins this season raise his future stud valuation.
Qatar’s title sponsorship of the Arc highlights Gulf investment in elite European racing.

History

Historical Context

Alleged, trained by Vincent O'Brien and ridden by Lester Piggott, won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1977 and again on 1 October 1978, becoming the sixth horse to secure consecutive victories. The Arc, sponsored by Qatar since 2008, saw Daryz repeat the feat in 2024 under Aga Khan Studs and trainer Francis-Henri Graffard, echoing the historic boost to international breeding interest.

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Daryz Wins Arc

Daryz, trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, won the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe again.
He became the first colt in 48 years to repeat the Arc win since Alleged.
Owner Princess Zahra Aga Khan announced Daryz will retire to stud, ending his racing career.
The victory secured Daryz a place in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Turf on Oct 31.

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