Aga Khan Family’s All-Time Arc Record 2025-10-05

Posted October 6th, 2025 by librarian-hd

Aga Khan family now holds the all-time record for wins in the Arc, with eight titles

Date:

Sunday, 2025, October 5

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The Qatar Gr1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe lived up to all expectations on Sunday at ParisLongchamp, with a thrilling battle in the final 200 metres between the Irish favourite Minnie Hauk (Frankel) and the French contender Daryz, whose sire Sea The Stars won the Arc in 2009.

After enjoying a perfect trip behind the early leaders Hotazhell (Too Darn Hot) and Croix du Nord (Kitasan Black), Minnie Hauk was the first to make her move — closely tracked all the while by Daryz.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan, owner

“We could all see that the horse was relaxed. Mickaël positioned him perfectly, right behind Minnie Hauk. In the straight, under that driving rain, I thought: ‘Make it or break it!’ — it was all or nothing.

He was bred to win a Group 1 over 2,400 metres. He has both the stamina and the turn of foot for this race — both his parents did it. The ground didn’t bother him at all.

I also want to thank Francis for bringing him here through such an unusual but effective campaign.

As a breeder, and as part of a legacy that stretches back more than a century, winning this race is the pinnacle of what one can achieve. I hope my father saw it… He was always so happy when he won the Arc. Now, I know that feeling too.”