Record-setting Epsom Derby winner Workforce redeemed himself this morning, outfighting Nakayama Festa to win the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe by a head.
The win helps restore the reputation of the winner, who was extremely disappointing is his last race, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
It was a roughly run race, with a good deal of bumping on the final turn, but the top two finishers did not appear to be involved. There is a steward's inquiry, however.
It was the first Arc victory for trainer Sir Michael Stoute and rider Ryan Moore.
Unofficial results are. . .
1. Workforce
2. Nakamaya Festa
3. Sarafina
4. Behkabad
5. Fame and Glory
Seven year old gelding Youmzain was all but eased in the final strides, as he had no chance to win. He had finished second in three consecutive runnings of the Arc.
The turf course was labled soft.
One race earlier, two time Breeders' Cup Mile champion Goldikova swept to victory in the Qatar Prix de la Foret, holding off the late charge of Paco Boy to win by a head.
Sent right to the lead by Olivier Peslier, the filly was passed by Regal Parade as the field approached the homestretch, but Goldikova came right back at him to claim her eleventh grade/group I victory.
A defense of her Breeders' Cup Mile title is next.
-Keelerman
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