Marienbard, ridden by Frankie Dettori and trained by Saeed bin Suroor, was first past the post in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere at Longchamp this afternoon.

Dual Derby winner High Chaparral was today confirmed on course for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere at Longchamp on Sunday after his latest blood tests satisfied the Ballydoyle team.

Godolphin believe that Marienbard is capable of a big run in the Prix de l‘Arc de Triomphe-Lucien Barriere at Longchamp on Sunday.

Jamie Spencer made a dramatic start to a big weekend when winning the Sagitta Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket on Marienbard today.