France 24

Japan's Arc hopes take a hit with poor draw, Minnie Hauk gets plum stall

Paris (AFP) – Croix du Nord and Byzantine Dream's chances of fulfilling Japan's dream of winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe suffered a blow with unfavourable outside draws for Sunday's renewal.
Racing Post

Here are the big winners and losers from the Arc draw - and it's a shocker for two of Japan's leading hopes

You may not think there is much in the draw for a race like the Arc. The field breaks with a long, slightly uphill run ahead of them, in theory giving plenty of time to get organised before the first ...
Barron's

Sosie Draw Gives Fabre Arc Boost While Japan's Shin Emperor Hopes Take Hit

Sosie's chances of providing trainer Andre Fabre with a record-extending ninth win in Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, were boosted on Thursday with a favourable draw.
Radio France Internationale

Three Japanese tales of Arc heartbreak

Paris (AFP) – Croix du Nord, Byzantine Dream and Alohi Alii are the latest equine stars who try to fulfil Japan's dream of winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday. They first ...