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Zarkava triumphant in the 2008 Prix de l'Arc de Trioimphe

Sunday October 5, 2008
Zarkava took the lead in deep stretch and drew off to win the 2008 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp by a 2 lengths over Youmzain, remaining undefeated in her career. It's Gino and Soldier of Fortune dead-heated for third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
The Arc undercard stakes - the Prix de l'Opera, Prix de l'Abbaye, Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, and Prix Marcel Boussac. All are Group 1 races.

2008 Pattison Canadian International

Saturday October 4, 2008
Long shot Marsh Side took the lead in the stretch and drew off by 1 3/4 lengths to win the 2008 Canadian International at Woodbine over even longer shot Spice Route with Champs Elysees third. Favorite Doctor Dino didn't fire and finished fifth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

2008 Arc de Triomphe Weekend - Saturday Stakes Part 1

Saturday October 4, 2008
The day before the 2008 Arc de Triomphe featured the 7 furlong Prix de la Foret (G1) which was won by favorite Paco Boy (right) and the 2 1/2 mile Prix de Cadran (G1) won by Bannaby, both ridden by Christophe Soumillon. Get the results, charts, and photos for both here.
Part 2 - with the four Group 2 races on the card.

2008 E.P. Taylor, Nearctic, and Summer Stakes

Saturday October 4, 2008
Also on Candian International day, Folk Opera (right) went wire-to-wire, winning the 2008 E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) by 1 3/4 lengths. In the Nearctic Stakes (G2), longshots ruled as True to Tradition won by a nose over Rouse the Cat. In the Summer Stakes (G3), Grand Adventure won by a head over Skipadate. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 3 races here.

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