The Aga Khan's three-year-old horse Zarkava has become the first filly to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp since 1993. Top French jockey Christophe Soumilion rode Zarkava to victory late Sunday afternoon in a thrilling race, despite the damp weather.
Christophe Soumillion and the Irish horse Zarkava post-victory at Europe's most famous flat-race. The winning purse for the Arc totaled four million euros. The Irish horse Youmzain finished second, in a repeat performance of the 2007 Arc.
Check back later for more photos of the Arc festivities.
THE HAT - PLEASE!
Posted by: Di Overton | 07 October 2008 at 07:55
That first photo is awesome. You bring all of the excitement right to us.
Posted by: tangobaby | 06 October 2008 at 22:03
Such beautiful horses. Looks like a fabulous time. Wow!
Posted by: Carla | 06 October 2008 at 17:43
Hmm.. forgive me while I sit here and take in all the beauty.
I left you a little something on my blog. : )
Posted by: Christina | 06 October 2008 at 04:47
You are so lucky to see this in person. They are so beatiful! *happy sigh*
:)
Posted by: amber | 06 October 2008 at 04:21
Tara I was looking for the LONGCHAMP store while in Paris..did not find it.HOrse racing..something Glenn enjoys as well!
I'm sure Parisans were quite excited with this victory!
Posted by: naturegirl | 06 October 2008 at 03:57
So elegant!
Posted by: Ms Hays | 06 October 2008 at 02:15