Sensational Ace Impact all class to take Prix de l'Arc

Ace Impact once again displayed his sensational turn of foot as he sprinted to glory in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp.

Unbeaten in five previous runs for trainer Jean-Claude Rouget, the Prix du Jockey Club winner was trying his hand at 12 furlongs for the first time in the European middle-distance championship.

Employing his usual waiting tactics, Cristian Demuro settled Ace Impact - who got very worked up in the paddock beforehand - at the back of the field before unleashing his electrifying burst in the closing stages to overhaul the gallant Westover and pull away for an impressive triumph.