We're on the back foot says rueful Doyle after Sea Of Class lands stall 15

James Doyle: excited about riding Sea Of Class in the Arc on Sunday week

James Doyle: disappointed by the Arc draw that has not been kind to Sea Of ClassCredit: Patrick McCann

Jockey James Doyle said on Thursday a draw that left his Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe second favourite Sea Of Class in stall 15 "puts us on the back foot" for Sunday's Longchamp showdown.

Hot favourite Enable, a best-priced 11-10 with Paddy Power, fared better in her bid to follow up last year's Chantilly victory in the Qipco-backed spectacular after being handed stall six.

Doyle vowed to do his best to overcome the unfavourably high draw as Sea Of Class attempts to repay the €120,000 gamble connections took by supplementing her.

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 4 October 2018inGrand National festival

Last updated 18:04, 6 October 2018

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