Sevenna’s Knight given the Arc go-ahead as ground softens

PA Sport Staff
September 30, 2024 9:19 am

The colt will be part of a strong hand for trainer Andre Fabre.

Andre Fabre is likely to have at least three runners in Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with Sevenna’s Knight given the green light to join the favourite Sosie and multiple Group One winner Mqse De Sevigne.

While the four-year-old is likely to be among the outsiders, the prospect of soft ground at ParisLongchamp has persuaded his owners, Melbourne-based OTI Racing, to take a punt.

Mickael Barzalona has been booked for the ride as the smart stayer looks to add to his three wins already this season.

Big performance!
Giving 4lbs to the field, Sevenna’s Knight strikes for the third time in Group company this season, travelling nicely to grab the Prix Gladiateur under @mickaelbarzalon… pic.twitter.com/7d2aLEOPKp
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 8, 2024

A statement on www.oti.com.au read: “With the track at Longchamp expected to be soft, Sevenna’s Knight will take his place in the 2400m Group One Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe next Sunday.

“Following a dominant Group Two and two Group Three victories this season, his owners can have confidence that he will be competitive in what is regarded by most as the world’s most prestigious event. Andre Fabre has confirmed that Mickael Barzalona, the entire’s regular jockey, will take the ride.

“Many of his Australian-based owners will make the journey to Paris to witness what could be the most exciting day of their racing lives.”