Zark de Triomphe

ANTICIPATION and expectation gave way to awe and amazement as the incredible Zarkava confirmed herself a genuine champion with a stunning success in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp yesterday.

Zark de Triomphe
Mon, 06 Oct, 2008 - 01:00

Wins over a mile, a mile and quarter and a mile and a half have come alike to Alain de Royer-Dupre’s three-year-old since she arrived on the scene with a Group One win on this card 12 months ago.

Owned by the Aga Khan, Zarkava has built up a faultless CV with victories in the French 1000 Guineas and Oaks and she gave her career record a gilt-edged appearance when slaying older colts in the autumn showpiece.

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CourtsRacingPlace: LongchampPlace: VermeillePerson: ZarkavaPerson: Alain de Royer-DuprePerson: Christophe SoumillonPerson: Aga KhanPerson: GinoPerson: Mick ChannonPerson: YoumzainPerson: Royer-DuprePerson: DalakhaniPerson: SoumillonPerson: Frankie DettoriPerson: ZamindarPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: Duke Of MarmaladePerson: DukePerson: Johnny MurtaghEvent: Qatar Prix de l’Arc de TriompheEvent: OaksEvent: Prix VermeilleOrganisation: Zark de TriompheOrganisation: Red SeaOrganisation: Solider Of FortuneOrganisation: Urban Sea
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