Japan’s three hopefuls finished in 7th, 11th and 12th place, respectively, in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp Racecourse on Sunday.

The 5-year-old challenger from Japan, crossed the finish line as third and the race was won by the Andre Fabre-trained Waldgeist.

The Osaka Hai will stage a line-up of top turf runners of all ages beginning with a tough group of four-year-olds.

Sunday’s 2018 Tenno Sho Autumn in Tokyo on has drawn a field of 13 horses and includes two old rivals seeking supremacy in one of Japan’s great staying tests.

The 2017 Longines Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin on Sunday will be a good betting race.