Well, one thought really.  Having been fortunate enough to back Urban Sea at 80/1 in 1993, it’s hard to forget the chance of good older mares who are often forgotten in the betting, as the market leans towards the next “superstar” 3 year old.

So who fits the bill in this year’s Arc?   Well, one horse leaps off the page:  Plumania. Previous winner over this distance at Longchamp.  Beaten last time out only by Midday – who would surely be near favourite if lining up in this contest.

Trained by Andre Fabre – who has won no fewer than 6 Arcs in the past 20 years.  Ridden by Olivier Peslier – who has won 3 Arcs in the past 20 years.

Widely available at 25/1.  It’s not hard to find dangers – this is the Arc after all.  But it’s perhaps one of the better each way bets you’ll find this month.