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THERE were 20 horses left in Sunday’s Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at the latest confirmation stage.

The John Gosden-trained Enable, who has shortened in the market to a shade of oddson, was not one in the 20 as she has to be supplemented tomorrow at a cost of 120,000.

Stablemate Cracksman will not make an appearance with connections taking aim at the Champion Stakes.

“After talks with the owner it has been decided that Cracksman will be taken out of the Arc with the Champion Stakes under consideration as an alternative,” said Gosden.

“We already have Enable in the Arc and Frankie rides her so we thought it wise to look elsewhere.”

Aidan O’Brien is responsible for seven of the entries and there remains a possibility of a clash between Oaks heroine Enable ® and 1,000 Guineas winner Winter.

“Order Of St George and Highland Reel are intended runners,” said O’Brien.

“We will decide about Capri later in the week. Cliffs Of Moher, Idaho and Seventh Heaven are also in the mix.”

Sir Michael Stoute’s CoralEclipse and Juddmonte International hero Ulysses also features, as does Japan’s Satono Diamond, who disappointed when fourth of six in the Prix Foy this month. Travelling companion Satono Noblesse is also in the list.

Andre Fabre leads the home defence with three runners – Doha Dream, Cloth Of Stars and Plumatic – while Alain de Royer-Dupre has Zarak and One Foot In Heaven. Brametot, Silverwave and Left Hand will also represent France, while Germany will send two runners, Prix Foy winner Dschingis Secret and Iquitos. The Betfred Cambridgeshire is at Newmarket on Saturday with plenty standing their ground. The in-form Thundering Blue heads the market at 8-1 for West Sussex trainer David Menuisier. The grey has won his last three races which includes one on the July course back in August. The handicapper has raised him 6lb for his latest success at Sandown and there may be more to come from this improving sort. Challenging him for favouritism is the Mick Appleby-trained Big Country who was last seen finishing second at York in the John Smith’s Cup.