... but Adayar may not run

CHARLIE APPLEBY says talks may have to take place this morning about the Arc participation of Adayar if the rain that falls overnight at Longchamp is as bad as forecast.

More than an inch is predicted on ground already officially described as ‘very soft’. While that will suit Appleby’s stamina-laden St Leger winner Hurricane Lane, it could work against Derby winner Adayar.

Appleby, who won yesterday’s Prix Chaudenay with James Doyle-ridden Manobo, said: ‘If the ground is what they’re expecting you can pull the guts out of good horses.’

Frankie Dettori’s mount Love was last night pulled out of the race because of a temperature.