Aga Khan Studs have announced the retirement of dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Daryz.
The brilliant son of Sea The Stars, who was trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, galloped into the history books by becoming the first colt to win back-to-back Arcs since Alleged in the late-1970s.
He ends his sparkling career with nine wins from a dozen starts in total, having amassed almost £5.5million in prize money, with his four Group 1 victories coming over distances ranging from nine furlongs to a mile and a half.
A statement posted to X by Aga Khan Studs read: "Dual Arc winner #Daryz has been retired from racing following his historic second victory on Sunday.
"Renowned for his exceptional turn of foot, the son of #SeaTheStars now embarks on a new chapter as part of the Aga Khan stallion roster."
SUPERSTAR! 💚
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) October 4, 2026
Daryz becomes the first colt to retain the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe since 1978! 🤩@GraffardRacing @AgaKhanStuds pic.twitter.com/ajsw5jYqBO
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