Shawanda suffers Arc injury

Shawanda has been found to have sustained a pelvic injury following her slightly disappointing run in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

The brilliant Irish Oaks and Prix Vermeille winner led three furlongs out in the Longchamp feature, but faded into sixth place behind Hurricane Run and was beaten nearly six lengths.

The filly, owned by the Aga Khan, is being treated for the problem and more news is expected in a couple of days – although the damage is not thought to be too serious.

“She was found to have displaced her pelvis a little,” said the Aga Khan’s French racing manager Georges Rimaud.

“It does not appear to be anything major but it explains why she didn’t carry on with her acceleration.

“But take nothing away from Hurricane Run. He is a champion and the first three were very good on the day.

“Christophe (Soumillon) reported that she slipped on the bend. She then moved across allowing Motivator and Hurricane Run to come through.

“The vets are looking at her now and taking X-rays. We’ll know more in a couple of days.

“We’ll wait and see what to do with her once she is over the problem. She did not have a hard race yesterday but that will probably be it for the season.”