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Ace Impact, once again, showcased his remarkable speed as he sprinted to victory in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe held at ParisLongchamp.
Rouget said, "I won with Sottsass three years ago, it was incredible because I started in Pau a long time ago. It's a long way (journey of training career) and two Arcs in four years is fantastic."
He added, "I am like a very backward horse and I am just maturing now. So I hope I have a few good years again in front of me.
"I know how I started with jumpers and very bad Flat horses. With Millkom it was the first sign of a Classic career in 1994 and after we won with Le Havre and Stacelita and now we have a very strong stable.
"Thank you to all of my team. I have two teams now, one in Pau and one in Deauville. There is a lot of work always in a serious, serious way.
"We always say they are the best when they win, I think it is his strong acceleration. It is something I have never seen.
"I don't know if he will go straight to the stud or run next year. It will be decided between the two owners and me, but I don't know yet."
Frankie Dettori's last race in the mile-and-a-half showpiece was on a horse named Free Wind. However, the mare, trained by John and Thady Gosden, was considered a long-shot compared to the favored horse, Ace Impact. As a result, a successful ending for Dettori's career seemed improbable.
"I had no pressure today, I didn't feel it," said Dettori, who will retire at the end of the year.
"I got a lovely slot behind Westover, I knew he would take me there. When he got to the straight they quickened a little bit and left me there, but I really enjoyed it. The Arc has been a great race for me, it has been a good journey, but I'm bowing out with a smile on my face."