Henrythenavigator and New Approach head the list of 80 three year-olds in the 148 strong entry for the Prix de l´Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on October 5.
Last year´s runner-up Youmzain also features among entries for a race which will be worth ?4 million, twice the 2007 figure.
There are 33 fillies and mares, most notably Darjina, Finsceal Beo and Peeping Fawn whose younger brother, Group 1 winner Thewayyouare, is one of the three year-old colts entered.
Aidan O´Brien´s contingent comprises 28, including recent Prix Ganay winner Duke Of Marmalade, while Saeed Bin Suroor´s accounts for 11.
The race maintains its international flavour with Mike de Kock entering Dubai Sheema Classic winner Sun Classique.
The Japanese are not short-handed and last week´s Tenno Sho runner-up Meisho Samson tops their list. Australian trainer David Hayes, who has yet to field an Arc runner, has put in 2007 Schweppes Oaks winner Anamato.
What a crazy world we are living in these days. Only four weeks ago I was watching images of missiles raining down on Dubai, with the iconic Burj Khalifa Hotel in flames and panicked Irish and UK citizens trying to flee the city.
