Arc the target for Broome after purchase by Japanese owner

Broome has been bought by Japanese owner Masaaki Matsushima and will be aimed at the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on October 6 under legendary jockey Yutaka Take.

Aidan O'Brien will continue to train the Derby fourth, who has not been seen since finishing sixth behind stablemate Sovereign in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh at the end of June.

Although the Arc is the ultimate aim for Broome, O'Brien confirmed the William Hill St Leger at Doncaster next month is also on the agenda for the son of Australia, who was previously owned by Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith and John Magnier.

Broome won the Group 3 Ballysax Stakes and Derrinstown Derby Trial at Leopardstown earlier this season and is priced between 25-1 and 40-1 for the Arc.

O'Brien said: "He's a lovely colt and it's great for his new Japanese owner. The aim is to go to the Arc but he'll possibly take in the Leger on the way. We'll make up our minds closer to the time."

Broome's new owner also has Geniale, a son of Deep Impact who won the Group 3 Prix Messidor at Maisons-Laffitte last July.

Get exclusive insight from the track and live tipping with Raceday Live - our up-to-the-minute service on racingpost.com and the Racing Post mobile app