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Sir Mark Prescott enjoys 'best day' of his racing life after Alpinista wins Arc

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Sir Mark Prescott enjoys 'best day' of his racing life after Alpinista wins Arc

Alpinista won the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday. Sir Mark Prescott has enjoyed multiple Group One victories at home and abroad during a distinguished career dating back to 1970.

Alpinista won the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday. Sir Mark Prescott has been a racehorse trainer since 1970. He has trained for Miss Rausing for 36 years. Alpinista held Vadeni and Torquator Tasso at bay by half a length and a neck. He is proud of having won Prix De Diane and proud to have won an English Classic. Vadani dispelled doubts about his stamina with a strong finishing effort. Torqator tasso was a German hero. Luke Morris has worked for him for 11 years and has also trained his horses.

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