Oxx braced for Stars war

John Oxx is well aware staying is likely to be the name of the game when Sea The Stars bids to secure his place in racing legend with victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp tomorrow.

A truly epic campaign has seen him emulate Nashwan with success in the 2000 Guineas, Derby and Eclipse, while he has also added the Juddmonte International and Irish Champion.

Aidan O’Brien has tried — and failed — to lower his colours all year, but in Derby and Irish Champion runner-up Fame And Glory, the Ballydoyle team this weekend pose a serious threat back over a mile and a half.