French sprinter can serve it up to hot favourite

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

3.05 Longchamp

French King completed a hat-trick in Germany in the Group 1 event won by Danedream in 2011 from a couple of smart British colts. He needs decent ground.

Waldgeist was fourth behind Enable last year and roughly the same distance behind the mare in the King George in July. He has been beaten on all seven of his forays away from France but is much better on home turf and looked good again in the Prix Foy, although he doesn’t want the ground too soft. He has each-way prospects.

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Published on 5 October 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:34, 5 October 2019

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