Overview

• Prix Foy winner Byzantine Dream is confirmed for Sunday’s Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp under four-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy.
• William Hill now makes the Japanese-trained colt an 8-1 third favourite and its current worst result, according to spokesperson Lee Phelps.
• The bookmaker notes expected drier ground may not suit Byzantine Dream, even as interest from bettors has intensified.
• Murphy said he was very happy with the horse in the Prix Foy and stressed that nice ground will be important, expressing hope for a dry week in France.
• This year’s field includes three runners from Japan, with market leaders Minnie Hauk at 7-2 and Aventure at 9-2 ahead of Byzantine Dream and Croix Du Nord at 8-1.