Haggas hoping watering does not stop Sea being top of the class in Arc

YORK, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: James Doyle riding Sea Of Class (R) win The Darley Yorkshire Oaks at York Racecourse on August 23, 2018 in York, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Sea Of Class: star filly excelled in the Yorkshire OaksCredit: Alan Crowhurst

William Haggas has implored officials at Longchamp not to over-water in advance of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday, in which he will saddle star filly Sea Of Class.

The daughter of all-conquering 2009 Arc ace Sea The Stars has helped light up the Flat season with a pair of dazzling come-from-behind triumphs in the Irish and Yorkshire Oaks, but those came on quick summer ground.

A possible to stay in training next year, Sea Of Class will be added to the Arc field at a cost of €120,000 on Wednesday, and Haggas hopes conditions are not artificially altered.

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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 2 October 2018inGrand National festival

Last updated 13:55, 4 October 2018

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