Arc winner is retired

PRIX de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Alpinista has been retired with immediate effect after picking up a minor injury in her build-up to an intended swansong in the Japan Cup.

The Sir Mark Prescotttrained five-year-old won six Group One races, capped by her terrific success under jockey Luke Morris at ParisLongchamp last month.

Alpinista, right, will be retired to owner Kirsten Rausing’s Lanwades Stud in Newmarket.

“She has been marvellous,” said Sir Mark. “She won six Group Ones in three different countries.”