Arc glory at last for Stoute

MICHAEL STOUTE completed his set of major European honours as a reborn Workforce shook off a difficult midsummer and the sustained challenge of Japanese runner Nakayama Festa in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.

Workforce took the Investec Derby in imperious style back in June, but his reputation was severely tarnished after a heavy defeat in the King George and Stoute only confirmed the colt’s participation in Paris on Thursday morning.

Workforce has now fulfilled the professional desires of both Stoute and jockey Ryan Moore, who stuck to his position on the inside rail for as long as possible despite the risk of being unable to find space, while others fell foul of serious scrimmaging.