Duke of Marmalade slashed to 3/1 for Arc

DUKE Of Marmalade looks to be Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe-bound – if market vibes prove correct.

Coral have been forced to cut his Arc price to 3-1 from 6-1 following heavy support.

“Aidan O’Brien has never ruled the Arc out as a target for Duke Of Marmalade and with a trip to Great Leighs off the agenda, the support for the King George winner today suggests he may well attempt to emulate last year’s winner Dylan Thomas,” said Coral’s David Stevens. “Should he line up on the forecast good ground at Longchamp, Duke Of Marmalade would clearly be a major player and may even be favourite.”