'Very rare' talent Ace Impact named horse of year

Ace Impact was ridden to victory in the Arc by Cristian Demuro

Unbeaten French Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Ace Impact has been named horse of the year at the Cartier Racing Awards.

Ace Impact won the honour ahead of the Aidan O'Brien duo Auguste Rodin and Paddington, and Mostahdaf.

Auguste Rodin missed out despite wins in the English and Irish Derby, Irish Champion Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf.

Ace Impact, trained by Jean-Claude Rouget, was retired to stud for a breeding career last month after winning all six of his races.

"The way he races and his acceleration is very rare in a racehorse," said the trainer.

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All the awards

Horse of the year: Ace Impact

Sprinter: Shaquille

Stayer: Trueshan

Three-year-old colt: Ace Impact

Three-year-old filly: Tahiyra

Two-year-old colt: City Of Troy

Two-year-old filly: Opera Singer

Older horse: Mostahdaf

Award of merit: Jeff Smith