Daryz seeks to retain his Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe crown in the 2026 renewal of Europe's richest race - live on Sky Sports Racing at 3.05pm. Daryz will look for an historic back-to-back double in Europe's biggest race, bidding to be the first colt since Alleged in 1978 to achieve this feat. Francis-Henri Graffard's colt looked as good as ever when he returned in the Prix Ganay, which was then followed up with an equally sparkling performance in the Prix Aga Khan IV.
A trip to Royal Ascot in June for the Prince Of Wales' Stakes didn't go to plan as he was third, although it transpired blood issues were found following the race. After a break, Graffard's star made light work of Coronation Cup winner Bay City Roller - who he reopposes today - in the Prix Foy, with the trainer saying he was only 75 per cent fit. Having been drawn in stall five, this short priced favourite will take all the beating with connections very confident.
Kalpana was seventh in this contest last year and connections are keen for redemption as she returns to ParisLongchamp looking to emulate Juddmonte filly Bluestocking, who two-years ago took this famous prize. The King George winner looks good as ever this year and has racked up two Group 1s. Drawn in stall six, conditions look well-suited and with Colin Keane having had another year of riding her, she could go very close.
Maltese Cross looks to give William Haggas his first Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as this progressive three-year-old looks to continue progressing in notching up his second Group 1. After finishing second in the Derby, this son of Sea The Stars went on to win the Grand Prix de Paris and backed that up with a win in the Great Voltigeur Stakes. His chances have been dealt a blow though, having being drawn in stall 11.
Aidan O'Brien runs three Classic winners in Europe's premier race, with Ryan Moore opting to ride Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini over Diamond Necklace, who has been allocated the dreaded stall 16. Last year's runner-up Minnie Hauk completes the trio and will be partnered by William Buick in a bid to go one better. Never miss a story with all the latest racing news, interviews and features on your phone.
Find out more Aventure looks to add to her impressive record against her own sex when she headlines this field of nine in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera Longines. Christophe Ferland's star mare has contested the Arc in the last two years, finishing second and eleventh respectively. This year she returns to racing against fillies and mares, against whom her record reads eight victories from 12 starts - including two Group 1s.
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