Thursday, March 28, 2024

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Runner guide and big-race verdict

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Sky Sports Racing presenter Martin Kelly has his lowdown on all 20 runners in Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and a big-race verdict.

1. Mishriff

Jockey: W Buick, Trainer: J & T Gosden (Drawn 17)

Brilliant globetrotter for connections having landed a Saudi Cup, a Sheema Classic and a Juddmonte International.

Although winless in 2022, he was unlucky in the Coral-Eclipse behind Vadeni, but was again behind that rival and others in the Irish Champion.

No reason why he can reverse that form and conditions will be softer than ideal. Maybe a sign that connections believe he isn’t at his peak as cheekpieces are reached for, and stall 17 won’t make life easy either.