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Arc Dream Over for Verry Elleegant, But There is a G1 Consolation

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The Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe dream with Verry Elleegant is officially over. The 11-time Group One winner's participation in Europe's pin-up event came under threat when she was ranked among the lowest-rated of the 24 entries. France Galop confirmed it would stick to a maximum field size of 20. Very Elieegants connections elected not to make the supplementary payment for the mare. She will be declared for Saturday's Gr.-1 Grand Prix of Royallieu (2800m). Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is furious about the decision.

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