Zarkava storms to Arc victory

Super filly Zarkava, ridden by Christophe Soumillon, stormed to victory in the $5.58 million Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp yesterday. The 13-8 favourite took up the running with 300m to go and quickly put the issue beyond doubt. She has now...

Super filly Zarkava, ridden by Christophe Soumillon, stormed to victory in the $5.58 million Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp yesterday. The 13-8 favourite took up the running with 300m to go and quickly put the issue beyond doubt. She has now won all her seven races. The runner-up spot went for the second year running to Youmzain (12-1), ridden by Richard Hills for trainer Mick Channon.

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