Arc field reduced to 16 as ground softens

THE field for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe stands at 16 after yesterday’s forfeit stage.

All the leading contenders stood their ground and the Sir Michael Stoute-trained First Charter was, as expected, supplemented for 60,000 to help the cause of Derby winner Kris Kin.

Elie Lellouche pulled out Bright Sky, who goes instead for a repeat win in the Prix de l'Opera, while Ana Marie has also been rerouted to the fillies-only Group One.