TRAINER Jean-Claude Rouget revealed his delight after Behkabad, favourite for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, was drawn in stall nine for Sunday's Longchamp showpiece He is next to the Investec Derby winner Workforce (stall eight), while second favourite Fame And Glory is drawn next to the rail in stall one, which is not considered the best of places to be. His Aidan O'Brien-trained stablemate Cape Blanco has drawn stall 11 and Planteur is in seven, which is historically one of the best draws. Youmzain, runner up for the last three years, is in stall 12 next door to the dual Classic winner Lope De Vega in 13.
Rouget said: "Iam pleased with the number we have drawn and I don't think the ground will be a problem. I think the one to beat will be Planteur."
Behkabad'sjockey Christophe Lemaire was at the draw and added: "I would have liked to have number five but anywhere between two and ten is fine."
The Arc field has been reduced to 20 after the O'Brien pair Bright Horizon and Dixie Music were eliminated.