Dettori poised to partner Ruler in Arc

Three-time winner Frankie Dettori is increasingly likely to be teamed with Aidan O’Brien’s number-one hope Ruler Of The World as he bids to make his 26th ride in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe a winning one on Sunday.

Dettori, who would have been aboard the triumphant Treve 12 months ago but for suffering a foot injury four days before the Arc, is the man wanted for the 2013 Derby winner by Sheikh Joaan Al Thani, whose two more fancied contenders in the betting, exciting Prix Niel winner Ectot and 2014 disappointment Treve, will be partnered by Gregory Benoist and Thierry Jarnet.

Ruler Of The World, given an expert ride by Dettori when an all-the-way winner of the Prix Foy, is a best-priced 16-1 for the Arc, just under half the price of 33-1 shot Chicquita, who finished second under intended Longchamp partner Joseph O’Brien in the Blandford Stakes on her Ballydoyle debut.