Andre Fabre is likely to have at least three runners in Sunday's Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, with Sevenna’s Knight given the green light to join the favourite Sosie and multiple Group One winner Mqse De Sevigne.
While the four-year-old is likely to be among the outsiders, the prospect of soft ground at Longchamp has persuaded owners OTI Racing to take a punt.
Mickael Barzalona has been booked for the ride as the smart stayer looks to add to his three wins already this season.
A statement on OTI Racing's website read: "With the track at Longchamp expected to be soft, Sevenna’s Knight will take his place in the 2400m Group One Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe next Sunday.
"Following a dominant Group Two and two Group Three victories this season, his owners can have confidence that he will be competitive in what is regarded by most as the world’s most prestigious event. Andre Fabre has confirmed that Mickael Barzalona, the entire’s regular jockey, will take the ride.
"Many of his Australian-based owners will make the journey to Paris to witness what could be the most exciting day of their racing lives."
Following the first confirmation stage of the week, 18 are left in contention.
Aidan O’Brien still has Auguste Rodin, Luxembourg, Continuous, Los Angeles and Opera Singer, Al Riffa is there for Joseph O’Brien while Sunway could run for David Menuisier.
Prix du Jockey Club winner Look De Vega, Jean-Claude Rouget’s Delius and the Japanese challenger Shin Emperor all remain in the mix.
Ralph Beckett's Bluestocking, a winner of the Prix Vermeille over course and distance, is expected to be supplemented for the contest on Wednesday.
The going for Arc weekend is expected to be very soft to soft, according to France Galop.
However, official going descriptions in the country are notoriously inaccurate, with the level of moisture in the ground regularly overstated.
Ace Impact's win in last year's Arc came on ground described as "bon souple" (good to soft), but race times indicated a fast surface.
Light rain is forecast for Monday and Tuesday, it will then remain cloudy for the rest of the week before the weather picks up at the weekend.
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