Fabre Concerned By A Lack Of Pace

Andre Fabre expressed his concern about a potential lack of pace in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday.

Fabre is set to launch a three-pronged attack at the Longchamp feature with last year's winner Hurricane Run, Shirocco and Rail Link all set to take their chance.

Although his Arc candidates have delighted Fabre in their homework, the French handler ? who will not be lured into supplementing a pacemaker ? still has reservations about the race.

Fabre told the Racing Post: 'I have nothing for that role (of pacemaker). Short of getting out there and running myself, there's nothing I can do about it.

'All three of our horses are good, brave fighters who like to challenge from out of the pack.

'But I can't see where the pace is going to come from ? it is a big worry for me.

'They worked last week ? I'm delighted with them.

'Hurricane Run and Shirocco would have an equal chance of winning but don't forget Rail Link because he is a very talented horse.'

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