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'There's no chink in her armour' - Oisin Murphy sweet on Chrono Genesis Arc bid

Oisin Murphy: 'I’ve been watching the Arc since I was a small boy and to ride a horse with a good chance is great'
Oisin Murphy: 'I’ve been watching the Arc since I was a small boy and to ride a horse with a good chance is great'Credit: Edward Whitaker

Oisin Murphy advised punters not to overlook Chrono Genesis in next Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as he explained the deliberate plan to swerve a prep run and keep the Japanese-trained contender fresh.

The 98-day gap between Chrono Genesis's last run and the Arc would be a modern-day record for a winner in the race.

Oisin Murphy is already a star in Japan and the dual champion of Britain cannot wait to climb aboard Chrono Genesis, a top-priced 10-1 chance, in her bid to claim a first win for that nation.

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Scott BurtonFrance correspondent

Published on 26 September 2021inNews

Last updated 13:33, 29 September 2021

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