Which horse had me thinking of Dancing Brave's famous Arc charge on a weekend of muddling trials and flopping favourites?

It was all about the Arc this weekend, even in the Prix du Moulin, in which Rosallion gave us his impression of Dancing Brave's famous Arc triumph from 39 years ago. It was quite a faithful reproduction, as he was nowhere to be seen until pulling wide in the straight and motoring forwards at an unfeasible pace, the main difference being that, whereas Dancing Brave pulled clear of Bering and Triptych, Rosallion never quite got to the front on Sunday.

The rear view of the field as they turned for home made it pretty clear this wasn't going to be his day. He could hardly have been in a worse position, sharing tenth place and on the inside rail, with Lead Artist holding him in. 

But he moved forward so smoothly and then opened up his big stride so impressively when there was room to run. It never really looked like he could get there in time and yet, oh exquisite agony, hope continued to flicker as he charged bravely forwards, closing and closing and closing.