PETER Chapple-Hyam is struggling to maintain calm as Authorized’s date with destiny in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe draws tantalisingly close.

Authorized remains the red-hot favourite for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after delighting trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam in his final piece of preparatory work.

Authorized will face a maximum of 14 rivals in Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

ZAMBEZI SUN will enjoy a sedate build-up to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after delighting connections in his last serious exertions at the weekend.

Smart German colt Saddex will complete his preparations for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with a workout on Tuesday morning.

Laverock could finish no better than fourth in the Group One Rheinland-Pokal der Sparkasse KolnBonn at Cologne.

Mick Channon's Majestic Roi could only finish second as All Is Vanity made every yard of the running in the Prix De Sandringham Mitsubishi Motors at Chantilly.

British raider Norse Dancer and Irish challenger Fracas made no impression as Prince Flori sprang a surprise in the Group One Grosser Volkswagen Preis von Baden at Baden-Baden.