Bago could emerge as a leading Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe candidate when he tackles the French Derby 1-2-3 in the Prix Niel at Longchamp on Sunday.

A decision on the participation of second-favourite Quiff in Saturday’s betfair.com St Leger will be left until the last moment.

Connections of French star Bago have elected to bypass a clash with Doyen and company in the Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday.