Arc de Triomphe racecourse watered despite deluge of rain set to hit Longchamp before Sunday's race

ARC de Triomphe bosses have been slammed for their decision to water the ground at Longchamp despite bad weather forecast. The going at the famous racecourse in Paris is now officially 'Very Soft' after overnight rain on Tuesday. Some punters have called the decision "outrageous" and asked if the meeting will go ahead if it rains heavily before Sunday. Long champ's decision had been described as an "interesting" by Ted Voute, the racing manager for Mishriff's owner.

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