Orfevre has Soumillon dreaming of third Arc

Christophe Soumillon left Longchamp yesterday with the belief Orfevre had the potential to provide him with a third Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after the Japanese Triple Crown star made a successful European debut.

Arriving in France with a considerable reputation, not to mention dozens of local media, the chestnut is favourite with some bookmakers for the season’s final major prize back at the Parisian course in three weeks after a one-length victory in the Prix Foy.

Orfevre is entrusted with Japanese hopes of going one place better than El Condor Pasa and Nakayama Festa both managed in the Arc, and will have the assistance of course specialist Soumillon once again.