For the fifth year in succession, the two-mile Belmont Gold Cup (G2) proved ripe for the taking by a European shipper. The German gelding Loft did the honors in Friday’s renewal at Belmont Park, rolling from well off the pace to set a new course record.

For only the third time in 100 runnings, Germany has captured the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. German Horse of the Year Torquator Tasso, overlooked at 71-1, snatched Sunday’s centennial edition.