The all-important draw for Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe has been confirmed.
There was much made around the logistics of this year's reveal, with Arc chiefs opting to go in a different direction when it came to the draw process.
The draw was actually made behind closed doors on Thursday morning but was only revealed to the public some 11 or 12 hours later at a special ceremony to celebrate the race in the heart of Paris.
Traditionally, what stall you jump from over this track and trip has had an impact on your winning chance.
Lower numbers are king in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, in fact, nine of the last 12 winners have been drawn eight or lower. Horses jumping from the inside stalls have easier and faster access to the rail, covering less ground, and therefore have a better chance to get themselves in a position to make a charge for the leaders when the field swings into the home straight.
Last year, Daryz won from stall two, beating home Minnie Hauk from one and Sosie from three.
Although difficult, it is not impossible to run well, and even win, from a high draw.
German runner Torquator Tasso was the last to land the race from a double-digit gate, drawn 12, and before that it took a bit of Frankie Dettori magic to get Golden Horn's head in front from 14.
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe confirmed draw
- Benvenuto Cellini
- Chestnut Rocket
- Thundering On
- Varandir
- Daryz
- Kalpana
- Friendly Soul
- Bright Light
- Saddadd
- Minnie Hauk
- Maltese Cross
- Admire Terra
- Meisho Tabaru
- Arrow Eagle
- Bay City Roller
- Diamond Necklace
Any odds displayed were correct at the time of writing and are subject to fluctuation.
