Eagle Top will defend the honour of British older horses when he lines up for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday, as red-hot favourite Treve was eased to odds against with a number of firms yesterday.

Today’s Group 1 Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes looks an ordinary renewal of the race and there are sufficient doubts about those at the top of the market to look down the line for some value.