Fresh Cracksman moves Arc prep up a gear with mid-morning workout

Cracksman and Robert Havlin head for the Al Bahathri followed by Melbourne Cup hope Muntahaa

Cracksman
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Last year's devastating Champion Stakes winner moved his Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe prep up a gear when stepping out on the Al Bahathri Polytrack for second lot. Ridden by Robert Havlin, who retains plenty of belief in the son of Frankel, the four-year-old colt looks to have done well for a break since Ascot in June and will head to Paris a fresher horse than most.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 22 September 2018inNews

Last updated 13:23, 22 September 2018

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