Daryz edges Minnie Hauk in tremendous Arc finish 

"In the past, it was just a dream, but now it's happening to me," said winning trainer Francis-Henri Graffard.

Daryz (11) ridden by Mickael Barzalona crosses the finish line to win the Qatar Arc de Triomphe horse race ahead of Minie Hauk ridden by Christophe Soumillon. Pic: AP Photo/Michel Euler

Daryz denied Minnie Hauk in a pulsating finish to the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp.

Trained by Francis-Henri Graffard and ridden by Mickael Barzalona, Daryz was hot on the heels of the strong-travelling Minnie Hauk and Christophe Soumillon as they hit the front front two furlongs out in Europe's premier middle-distance event.