Bluestocking is Arc angel for Beckett in Paris
Jockey Rossa Ryan, riding Bluestocking, celebrates after winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Pic: Michel Euler/AP
Bluestocking repaid the faith shown in her by connections as she soared to victory in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Trained by Ralph Beckett for owner-breeders Juddmonte, the filly was supplemented for the Paris spectacular in the wake of her triumph over course and distance in the Prix Vermeille.
A 5-1 chance under Galway jockey Rossa Ryan, she enjoyed a trouble-free passage in the slipstream of Los Angeles before holding off the advancing Aventure to land a record seventh Arc for the late Khalid Abdullah's decorated racing operation.
Supplementing success! Bluestocking stamps her mark on the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for @RalphBeckett and @Rossaryan15 at @paris_longchamp... pic.twitter.com/ihd4xeP2Mr
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) October 6, 2024
Los Angeles was third for Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore, with favourite Sosie fourth for Andre Fabre.
A jubilant Ryan told Equidia soon after passing the line: "I know everyone overlooked her, but on form she had been at the top table and done it all. She just proved she's something else.
"I can't really believe it, this filly has been something else to my career.
"My family are here, they all came over and it's very surreal."
