Overview
- Daryz, ridden by Mickael Barzalona, prevailed at Longchamp on Sunday by 1¼ lengths over 28-1 outsider Bay City Roller with Diamond Necklace third.
- The victory makes Daryz the first colt since Alleged in 1977–78 to win back-to-back Arcs and marks the Aga Khan family’s ninth win in the race.
- Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard and Princess Zahra Aga Khan praised Daryz’s turn of foot and stamina, and Princess Zahra said she doubts he will race again.
- Pre-race factors that helped Daryz included a favourable stall five draw, good/quick ground and race tactics that allowed Barzalona to deliver his trademark late surge.
- The repeat win boosts Daryz’s record of multiple Group 1s, raises his value as a prospective stallion and validates the rare choice to keep a top colt in training at four.