Congested Chantilly could hand advantage to front-runners

Since Chantilly was unveiled as the temporary home of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe there has been much discussion about how the track will influence the big race and the supporting contests.

So, with just two days to go, let’s focus on two factors that could be significant on Sunday’s Chantilly card: how far back in the field a horse is on the home turn, and the records of the jockeys riding at the meeting when making the running.

A runner’s position in the field turning for home could have a huge influence on where it finishes.