Daryz: The Inheritance | The story of the Aga Khan Studs star born for the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe

Daryz became the pride of France with his victory in the 2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Now, he’s hot favourite to retain his crown, can the son of Sea the Stars do it again?

We have gone behind the scenes to tell the story of the horse bred to win the Arc, as he prepares for another tilt at Europe’s greatest Flat race.

Daryz: The Inheritance takes you inside his preparation and hears from the people who know him best, including trainer Francis Graffard, jockey Mickael Barzalona and the team at the Aga Khan Studs, who have helped shape Daryz from birth.

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