Daryz won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp for a second successive year, pipping Bay City Roller to join an exclusive group of dual winners of Europe's richest Flat race.
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Key facts
- Daryz won the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp, repeating last year's victory.
- The horse is just the ninth to win Europe's richest Flat race more than once, according to the BBC.
- Daryz narrowly beat Bay City Roller to the line.
- Green Empress won the Prix Marcel Boussac for trainer Joseph O'Brien, holding off Data.
- Social media reports said Spirit Tango had to be put down after running in the first race; two other runners died over the weekend.
Daryz won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp on Sunday, securing back-to-back victories in the prestigious Paris race. The horse pipped Bay City Roller to the line in a close finish, according to the Guardian’s live coverage.
The win marks a rare achievement in the sport. According to the BBC, Daryz became just the ninth horse to win the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe more than once, cementing its place among an exclusive group of dual winners of what the broadcaster describes as Europe’s richest Flat race.
Elsewhere on Arc day, Green Empress provided trainer Joseph O’Brien with another big-race success in what the Guardian described as a stellar year. Green Empress narrowly held off Data to win the Prix Marcel Boussac, the first race at ParisLongchamp on the day.
The weekend’s racing was overshadowed by the deaths of horses. Social media reports suggested that Spirit Tango, who ran in the first race at ParisLongchamp, had to be put down. The Guardian noted this as a sad postscript to the Prix Marcel Boussac.
The loss of Spirit Tango followed the death of another horse earlier on Arc weekend, after the demise of British runner Fallen Angel on Saturday, according to the Guardian’s coverage.
Why it matters
Winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe twice is a feat achieved by only a handful of horses in the race's long history, making Daryz's repeat success a standout moment in European Flat racing. The weekend's horse fatalities also highlight the ongoing welfare questions that continue to accompany major racing events.
Frequently asked questions
How many horses have won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe more than once?
According to the BBC, Daryz became just the ninth horse to win Europe's richest Flat race more than once.
Who did Daryz beat to win the 2026 Arc?
Daryz pipped Bay City Roller to victory in Paris, according to the Guardian.
Who won the Prix Marcel Boussac on Arc day?
Green Empress won the Prix Marcel Boussac for trainer Joseph O'Brien, narrowly holding off Data.
Timeline
- Daryz wins back-to-back Prix de l’Arc de Triomphes at Longchamp – as it happened
The Guardian Sport: Daryz pips Bay City Roller to victory in Paris Social media reports suggest that Spirit Tango, who ran in the first race at ParisLongchamp today, has had to be put down. A very sad postscript to the Prix Marcel Boussac and news which follows the death of another horse on Arc week
- Daryz claims rare back-to-back success in the Arc
BBC Sport: Daryz repeats last year's success in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, becoming just the ninth horse to win Europe's richest Flat race more than once.
- Daryz wins back-to-back Prix de l’Arc de Triomphes: Longchamp horse racing updates – live
The Guardian Sport: Updates as Daryz wins again in Paris Get in touch! Send your thoughts to Greg here Social media reports suggest that Spirit Tango, who ran in the first race at ParisLongchamp today, has had to be put down. A very sad postscript to the Prix Marcel Boussac and news which follows th