Arc de Triomphe Race: Daryz 2025 Results & 2026 Dates

Every year, thousands of racing fans descend on the Bois de Boulogne for what many consider the greatest flat race on earth. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is more than a sporting event — it’s a social occasion, a betting spectacle, and a gathering of the global thoroughbred elite rolled into one autumn afternoon at ParisLongchamp. The 2025 edition delivered exactly that kind of drama: a 12/1 shot called Daryz lunging past the favourite on the line. With the 2026 event already on the calendar, here’s everything you need to know — results, dates, tickets, and where the smart money might go.

2025 Date: 5 October · 2025 Winner: Daryz · Jockey: Mickael Barzalona · Venue: Longchamp Racecourse · 2026 Dates: 3–4 October

What date is the Arc de Triomphe race?

The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe anchors its calendar to the first weekend of October, occupying a fixed slot that French racegoers have marked in their diaries for over a century. The 2025 edition ran on Sunday, 5 October, with the traditional off-time of 15:10. The 2026 event follows the same rhythm: a two-day meeting at ParisLongchamp on 3–4 October, with the main Group 1 race itself on Sunday, 4 October — the 105th edition of the race. Tickets for 2026 start at €20 for general admission, with under-12s admitted free, according to Sortiraparis.

Annual timing

October has been the Arc’s home since the inaugural running on 3 October 1920, when a horse named Comrade won the first £150,000-added contest (in pre-euro francs). The slot has proved durable: it places the race after the major European summer classics but before the end-of-season programmes in Japan and North America, making it the de facto global championship for staying thoroughbreds. France has dominated the roll of honour with 70 wins, far ahead of nearest challenger the United Kingdom with 17 victories, according to Wikipedia.

Who won the Arc de Triomphe race?

Daryz, a 3-year-old colt trained by Francis-Henri Graffard and ridden by Mickael Barzalona, won the 2025 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at odds of 12/1. The victory was Graffard’s 11th Group One win of the season, per Sky Sports Racing. Barzalona, a French jockey with a reputation for front-running tactics, tracked the favourite into the straight before producing Daryz with a late surge that overhauled Minnie Hauk in the final strides.

2025 winner details

Owned by Aga Khan Studs SCEA, Daryz entered the race with form credentials built over a campaign that included at least one Group-level win, though he arrived at Longchamp off a 12/1 starting price that reflected both ability and question marks about his ability to stay 2400 metres. The soft ground on the day proved no impediment: Daryz clocked 2:29.17, more than two seconds faster than the 2024 winner Bluestocking’s time of 2:31.58, according to Sky Sports. That performance answered any doubts about stamina decisively.

What are the Arc de Triomphe race results?

The full 2025 finishing order saw 17 runners go to post with one non-runner, Estrange, withdrawn before the off. Daryz finished ahead of a cluster of well-backed horses, confirming the race’s reputation for unpredictable outcomes. Minnie Hauk, the 9/4 favourite trained by A P O’Brien and piloted by a different jockey, held second through to the final furlong before being caught close home. Sosie, another Irish raider, finished third at 16/1, with Giavellotto fourth at 40/1 and Byzantine Dream fifth at 11/2.

Key moments

The defining moment came on the run to the line, when Barzalona angled Daryz to the outside and asked for maximum effort. Racing Post described the finish as “a pulsating conclusion” with Daryz overhauling Minnie Hauk in the closing strides. The race was run on very soft turf — conditions that often favour stayers and those accustomed to French autumn ground — and the winning time reflected both the testing going and the quality of the field.

The finishing positions table below shows how the 2025 field lined up, with odds and trainers for each placed horse.

The prize structure for 2025 reflected the race’s status as Europe’s richest flat contest: total prize money of €5,000,001 with €3,150,000 to the winner, €1,000,000 for second, €500,000 for third, and €350,000 for fourth, per Sky Sports. That spread means even a place on the board carries life-changing money for owners and breeding operations.

Arc de Triomphe race 2026?

The 106th running of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is scheduled for Sunday, 4 October 2026, following a two-day fixture at ParisLongchamp on 3–4 October. The Qatar sponsorship continues, maintaining the prestige and prize fund that has made the race Europe’s flagship staying event. Tickets for 2026 start at €20 for general entry, with under-12s admitted free, and are available through France Galop’s official channels.

Tickets and hospitality

General admission tickets for 2026 are priced from €20 via France Galop, with promotions occasionally bringing advance prices down to €10 for early-booking customers, according to Horse Racing Guide. Beyond the racecourse, Paris offers a full weekend: the city’s transport links make Longchamp accessible from central Paris in under 30 minutes by metro and shuttle. Hospitality packages — private boxes, lunch terraces, and premium viewing areas — are available through specialist providers such as Impulse Decisions, offering an alternative for those who want the social occasion alongside the racing.

Hotels and travel

The 2026 event will again attract trainers and horses from Japan, the UK, Ireland, Germany, and France, per Sortiraparis. International entries typically confirm in late summer once European raiders have assessed their qualification prospects. ParisLongchamp is located in the 16th arrondissement; the nearest Metro station is Pont de Neuilly on Line 1, with a shuttle running on race days.

Arc de Triomphe race betting?

Betting on the Arc de Triomphe has become a global affair, with the PMU World Pool accepting wagers from multiple jurisdictions on race day. The 2025 race attracted strong each-way backing for both Daryz and Minnie Hauk, with the eventual 12/1 winner outperforming the pre-race market. As of early 2026, specific odds for the 2026 edition are not yet available, per Fast Horses Win, but the market will open in the months ahead as trainers confirm entries.

Betting tips

Racing Post and At The Races provide comprehensive coverage including ante-post analysis, form guides, and expert commentary ahead of the race. Key factors to monitor as entries confirm include: recent going at the trainer’s base yard, any overseas raider with soft-ground form, and the age profile — 3-year-olds have won the Arc, though older horses with proven stamina have the statistical edge over the 2400m trip. The 2026 prize fund of €5 million keeps the race attractive to top-level owners, which in turn keeps the field competitive.

Race history and winners

The Arc de Triomphe was created in 1920 and has been won by some of the greatest thoroughbreds in racing history. France leads all nations with 70 victories, a reflection of both the race’s French roots and the quality of the French breeding programme. The United Kingdom is the second most successful nation with 17 wins, followed by Ireland with a smaller but significant tally. Recent winners include Ace Impact (2023, time 2:25.50) and Bluestocking (2024, time 2:31.58), per Wikipedia.

• 1920: Comrade wins inaugural race at Longchamp
• 2023: Ace Impact, time 2:25.50
• 2024: Bluestocking (UK), time 2:31.58
• 2025: Daryz, time 2:29.17
• 2026: 105th edition, 4 October

What this means: the dominance of French-bred horses at Longchamp reflects decades of selective breeding for the testing conditions that October at ParisLongchamp typically delivers.

Confirmed and uncertain facts

“Daryz mowed down Minnie Hauk on the run for the line in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.”

— Sky Sports Racing (Official broadcaster)

“Daryz overhauled favourite Minnie Hauk in a pulsating finish.”

— Racing Post (Specialist racing publication)

The Arc de Triomphe’s blend of competitive depth and social spectacle ensures it remains the centrepiece of the European racing calendar. Daryz’s 2025 triumph added another chapter to a story that began in 1920, and the 105th edition in October 2026 will continue that tradition with a fresh cast of protagonists. Whether you are planning to attend in person, bet from abroad, or follow the coverage from home, the key dates and entry points are already on the calendar. France Galop handles official ticket sales; the PMU World Pool handles international wagering; and Racing Post and Sky Sports Racing carry the definitive form and broadcast coverage from the moment declarations close until the winner crosses the line.

For those targeting the 2026 betting market, the lesson from 2025 is clear: soft ground and a strong finishing burst from a horse with Group-level form can overturn any favourite at Longchamp. Watch the pre-race declarations and going reports closely, and do not dismiss horses with each-way potential simply because their odds are double figures.

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Daryz’s upset victory at 12/1 in 2025 followed Bluestocking’s commanding win in the 2024 edition results at ParisLongchamp.

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