French Trainers
Gathered with journalists to talk about this Sunday’s Arc and a few other things: “Of course the main topic of conversation is the big race here this weekend. But that did not stop these horsemen from ranting about who will go to the Breeders’ Cup, the foolish behavior of the Italian Racing Authority in a laughable suspension of Gary Stevens, and the terrible statistics of outside post positions on the turf at Lone Star.” (ESPN)
Related: “Arc features 12 Group 1 winners” (Daily Racing Form); “Take your pick in wide-open Arc de Triomphe” (Blood-Horse)