Chaparral team happy ahead of Arc

Dual Derby winner High Chaparral was today confirmed on course for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere at Longchamp on Sunday after his latest blood tests satisfied the Ballydoyle team.

Aidan O’Brien’s colt has not been seen in racecourse action since his victory at the Curragh at the end of June after the stable’s inmates were affected by a bout of coughing.