Mickael Barzalona, retained rider for the Aga Khan Studs, won his second Cravache d'Or on Saturday, October 31.He first won the title in 2021. Barzalona won 176 races in 2026 out of 719 rides. Nine of those wins were at the highest level including the Prix Ganay, the Prix Jacques le Marois and, most notably, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe aboard the Aga Khan Studs' Daryz (Sea The Stars), his second win in the race. Barzalona also was the regular pilot of 2025 G1 Japan Cup hero Calandagan (Gleneagles).“This Cravache d'Or crowns an extraordinary season for me,” Barzalona said.”Winning the second Cravache d'Or of my career while securing nine Group 1 victories is a source of immense professional satisfaction.“This year I was fortunate to be paired with two exceptional champions, Daryz and Calandagan, who excelled at the highest level and played a major role in these achievements. None of this would have been possible without the trust placed in me by the Aga Khan stable and trainer Francis-Henri Graffard. I would like to extend a special thank you to them, as well as to all the professionals who have supported me throughout this season.”The post Second French Jockey Title For Mickael Barzalona appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.