'He doesn't feel the pressure' - Arc favourite Look De Vega comes through gallop in flying form ahead of Longchamp trial
Look De Vega is reported to be in excellent shape after coming through his final serious gallop ahead of Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe trials card.
The unbeaten Prix du Jockey Club hero is no bigger than 3-1 to double up in the Arc, and will meet a familiar rival in Sunday's Prix Niel in the shape of Sosie, who was third in the Chantilly Classic and has since won at Group 1 level in the Grand Prix de Paris.
With Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly also set to run, and Christophe Soumillon booked for the ride, the Niel looks a red-hot race on a card that will also feature the Group 1 Prix Vermeille and the Group 2 Prix Foy.
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