Two taken out of Arc There were two defectors today from the Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe-Lucien Barriere. The withdrawals of Dano-Mast and the John Gosden-trained Hill Country have reduced the number of acceptors to 17 for the big race at Longchamp on Sunday. But tomorrow is the supplementary stage and this could see two additions to the field. Sir Mark Prescott`s Foreign Affairs, winner of the John Smith`s Cup at York, has emerged as a surprise possible contender while the Andre Fabre-trained Diamilina is also expected to be added to the race. The older horses still standing their ground in the Arc are Chimes At Midnight, Anzillero, Ekraar, Sakhee, Holding Court, Little Rock, Shoal Creek, Hightori, Honorifique and Egyptband. Flying the flag for the three-year-old brigade are Wareed, Sagacity, Milan, Anabaa Blue, Golan, Mare Nostrum and Aquarelliste. The going at Longchamp has softened further following seven millimetres of rain at Longchamp overnight, easing to 4.3 on the penetrometer scale.
