Daryz and Mickael Barzalona (green and red) deny the victory of Minnie Hauk. (And Abraham/Focusonracing.com)
Six Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series’ Victory and you were held in ‘Races on 5 October in Parislongchamp
Puerto Rico makes everything in Prix Jean-Lu Lagarers
Diamond Ketting Justified Favoritism in Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac – Criterium des Petliches
Asfoora Complietes sprint double in price of Longchamp Longines Abbey
Barnavara lands the loot in Prix de Longines Opera
Maranoa Charlie Strikes in Qatar Prix de la Foret
Breeders’ Cup release
Paris – Aga Khan Studs Sceas Daryz (FR) gave the operation of the owner-kneeder a moving success during the aiming Minnie HAUK (IRE) In the 104one Renovation of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) in Parislongchamp, his place secured in the $ 5 million Longines Fokers ‘Cup Turf (G1) via the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and you are in.
The Breeders ‘Cup Challenge Series is an international series of 93 Into races in 15 countries, the winners of which receive automatic starting positions and reimbursements that are paid in a corresponding race of the Breeders’ Cup world championships, planned for 31 October-Nov. 1 in the del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California.
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the richest race in Europe, was the showpiece of a spectacular map in Parislongchamp, with six Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series -Races.
The 3-year-old son of Sea The Stars (IRE) produced a breathtaking late increase to refuse the 3-year-old Merrieveeulen, Minnie Hawuk, with a head after initially released in the last furlong and a half.
A very special Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe win for Daryz and the late HH de Aga Khan … @Graffardracing | @Agakhanstuds | @mickaelbarzalon #Qpat pic.twitter.com/jllhqfdb18
– World Horse Racing (@WHR) October 5, 2025
Daryz broke out of stall two and was ideal placed in a race reformed by the draw. Minnie Hauk, signed in stall one, and Susie (Ire)The third party finished from stall three, were prominent everywhere.
Byzantine Dream (JPN)The well -financed second choice, traveled strongly under Oisin Murphy and endangered 2 furlongs, but his challenge faded in the play. It was Minnie Hauk with Daryz in Pursuit who came up the center of the track. In an exciting finish Time Barzalona are run to perfection, Daryz’s head pushed in front, just when the line turned up.
Among the international runners, Javelin (Ire) Placed the best British effort and remained strong in fourth place.
“We work all year round to be competitive in these types of breeds”
Mickael Barzalona responds to winning a first prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on board Daryz … pic.twitter.com/eqkfesdq5t
– On the races (@attheraces) October 5, 2025
Francis-Henri Graffard, who is celebrating his first arch triumph, said: “This race has a great reputation, and it can be seen as when you win it, it is very, very special. I have achieved a number of big victories, but this is very special this year.”
Graffard regards Daryz’s Run in the Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) in York in August, when the 3-year-old sixth finished, played as a role in victory. He explained: “He was tough. When I was planning to run in York, I told Princess Zahra that we are not going to win, but we have to make him harder for autumn and I think the defeat in York helped us win today because my horse was very professional and mature for the first time.”
Written in the stars … #Seathestars And #Daryakana Both won races during Arc Weekend in 2009.
Now their 3JO son #Daris Is the 2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Hero! pic.twitter.com/H68NDFXUIW
– Aga Khan Studs (@agakhanstuds) October 5, 2025
The renowned breeding surgery of the Aga Khan has been controlled by his daughter, Princess Zahra Aga Khan, since his death in February, and this victory marks the fifth time that the green and red side has been brought to victory.
Barzalona, who was appointed conservative driver for the Aga Khan Studs during the ARC meeting last year, said: “It is always this kind of race that you expect, and you hope to win. It is the kind of race you have looked at since you were very young. To get to the circle of people who won this race is also a great pre -rights.”
Daryz completed the 1 1/2 mile competition in 2: 29.17 during a course mentioned as ‘very soft’.
Puerto Rico makes everything in Prix Jean-Lu Lagarers
Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith’s Puerto Rico (IRE) Provided the Trainer Jockey Combination, Aidan O’Brien and Christophe Soumillon, with an early group 1 doubles in delivering a commander version to win the Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère (G1). The result follows his impressive girl -breaking victory in the Champagne Stakes (G2) at Doncaster, which suggests that the step up to 7 Furlongs has been the key to unlock the potential of this foal.
The son of Wootton Bassett (GB) traveled smoothly at the front of the field and, when asked to accelerate in the straight, 2 ½ lengths clearly rose to defeat Nights (FR). It was a second consecutive second place for trainer Christopher Head, while Francis-Henri Graffard had to settle for third place again, this time with the favorite, Nayif (Ire).
About whether Puerto Rico goes to the Breeders’ cup, O’Brien said: “I think it is possible, it will depend on what the boys want to do, but it is quite possible because he is strong, he is adult and he has experienced.”
Puerto Rico completed the 7 Furlongs in 1: 21.53 to earn an automatic berth in the $ 1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1).
Diamond Ketting Justified Favoritism in Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac – Criterium des Petliches
The opening race on the day saw Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier and Westerberg’s Diamond necklace (IRE) Produce a dazzling version to take the Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac – Criterium des Pilliches (G1) for trainer Aidan O’Brien.
The unbeaten 2-year-old Merrieveeulen was the 11-10 favorite in the field of nine. Under a patient ride from Christophe Soumillon, she traveled in the middle of the division before she went into the home, took the lead with little hassle and triomflig Green spirit To land the first victory of group 1 of her career.
The daughter of St. Mark’s Basilica (FR) completed the mile in 1: 41.31 and received an automatic berth in the $ 1 million John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1).
Asfoora Complietes sprint double in price of Longchamp Longines Abbey
Asfoora (van) Continued her exciting European tour with an authoritative victory in the Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp Longines (G1) and became the first Australian horse to win the prestigious French sprint. Driven by Oisin Murphy, Star Mare by Henry Dwyer was sent from the 9-4 favorite to win her second Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series-Race after landing the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunhorke Stakes (G1) in York in August.
Although she had been defeated in Ireland since her York Triumph, the 7-year-old mare bounced back in style in Parislongchamp. Quickly ensured a handy position on the inside of the 19-Runnerveld, she traveled strongly everywhere and hit the front in the last furlong, a late challenge Jawwal (FR)that was second, with She is quality (iRe) in the back in third place.
There was drama before the race started when Asfoora was almost excluded due to an accident with her passport.
Dwyer noticed: “It is really surreal. We had a few small pre-race problems; we had to work through it. We were a Uber driver on a £ 200 holder on time within one and a half minutes after the not running.”
According to the result, Dwyer added: “Of course it means a lot. We came to England last year and wanted to try new things. Many Australian horses come by for the English summer and run at Royal Ascot, but don’t go too much.
“This year we stopped her a bit and wanted to go to Ireland and France. The land did not go to our advantage in Ireland (seventh in the bar of September 14, one that five bets fly in the Curragh) and it was not entirely today, but she could deal with it.
Dwyer said about future plans: “At the end of the year, she was introduced in the scepter sale with tattersalls, but on the last-minute Akram (El-Fahkri of Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd, owner), he preferred to race her.”
Asfoora, sent at odds at 10-3, completed the 5-Furlong match in 56.39 to earn an automatic berth in the $ 1 million Prevlagen Fokers Cup Turf Sprint (G1).
Barnavara lands the loot in Prix de Longines Opera
Alpha Racing ownership Barnavara (Ire) Hung on to win the victory in the Prix de l’Otéra Longines (G1) under Shane Foley in a dramatic blanket finish.
The daughter of Kelk (GB) made all runs and kept a persistent challenge of Tamfana (Ger)Showing resilience and attaching the promise of her moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes (G2) victory at the Irish Champions Festival.
The 3-year-old, who is being trained by Jessica Harrington, then had to defend late charges in a battle to win a short neck See the fire (GB)of One look (iRe) Only a short head further back in third place. It is remarkable that less than a length has separated the top five.
Bookmakers make Barnavara 8-1 for the Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf of the $ 2 million Maker’s Cup at Del Mar (G1). Barnavara completed the 1 1/4 miles in 2: 05.52 to earn an automatic berth in the Philries and mare of the Breeders Cup).
Maranoa Charlie Strikes in Qatar Prix de la Foret
Bond Thoroughbred Limited’s Maranoea Charlie (FR) Powered home to win the Qatar Prix de la Foret (G1) for trainer Christopher Head. Although the race is a ‘victory and you are in’ for the $ 2 million Fanduel Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1), connections have indicated that this might be its swans.
In a convincing prominent version under Aurelien Lemaitre, the 9-2 shot built on his placed efforts in the Prix Jean Prat (G1) in Deauville and Sky Bet City of York Stakes (G1) in York. The foal was able to get the most out of his draw and the favorable soil on the way to a success of 1/4 length of Bamigana (gb) And a breakthrough group 1 win.
The question of whether the Breeders’ cup is being considered, said Head: “We all want to walk in other countries and win races because the image we have internationally is much more important than what we have nationally, so it is of course attractive.
“Absolutely a mile race in America is not a problem for him, but the only question mark is the interest for him and his career as a stallion, because we are looking for a stallion for the Lord Bond and helping him to become more powerful in industry in the long term.”
Maranoa Charlie completed the 7 Furlongs in 1: 20.80.
As part of the Benefits of the Challenge Series, Breeders’ Cup Will Pay The Entry Fees For Asfoora to Start In The Prevlagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, for Maranoa Charlie to Start In The Fanduel Breeders’ Cup Mile, For Barnavara To Start in The Maker’s Cup Fillyers Cup Turf, for Puerto Rico To Start in The Breeders ‘Cup Youth Grass, and for Diamond Necklace to start in the John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. Breeders’ Cup also offers a travel allowance for all starters outside of North America to participate in the world championships.
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