Changes to the draw mean that connections and punters will be made to wait to learn their Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe fate.
Year on year, the draw for the Arc is one of, if not, the major talking point heading into Europe's premier middle distance contest and this time around will be no different.
The statistics suggest that inside stalls have a greater winning chance because they can access the rail far quicker than horses drawn wider on the track. In fact, nine of the last 12 winners have come from stall eight or lower.
When does the draw take place for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?
Traditionally, the draw for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe would be revealed following the final declaration stage on the Thursday morning before the race.
Whilst the draw will still take place electronically at that time, the result will not be revealed to the public until the ceremony to celebrate Arc weekend takes place in Paris later on Thursday evening.
Starting positions will be allocated electronically behind closed doors by an independent auditor, kept under wraps and unveiled some 10 hours later in the French capital.
Last year's winner Daryz jumped from stall two, leading home Minnie Hauk from stall one and Sosie from three.
Francis-Henri Graffard's superstar four-year-old is hoping to win the race for the second consecutive year and is very likely to be sent off favourite when post time rolls around on Sunday afternoon.
Master trainer Aidan O'Brien is set to rely on three for the race: runner-up 12 months ago Minnie Hauk, Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini and dual-Classic performer Diamond Necklace.
Any odds displayed were correct at the time of writing and are subject to fluctuation.
