**Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Sosie Leads André Fabre's Pursuit of Glory** At 79 years old, trainer André Fabre, known for his reticence with the media, is on a mission to secure more victories at Longchamp while adhering to his steadfast principles. In 1993, when Jerry Bailey rode Arcangues, a 133-1 longshot, in the Breeders’ Cup Classic for Fabre, he had no idea what the trainer looked like and struggled to locate him amid the pre-race chaos in the paddock. Initially, Bailey's only goal was to avoid finishing last. However, as he approached the final turn, he found himself gliding along the rail, feeling more like a favorite than an underdog. Reflecting on that moment years later, he admitted, “I thought I had a chance to win it. But often, you think you have a lot left in the tank, and when you ask the horse, the answer is no.” Bailey was about to learn that with a horse trained by Fabre, the answer is usually yes. As Arcangues surged past the front-running favorite, Bertrando, half a furlong from the finish line, the atmosphere in the grandstands at Santa Anita shifted dramatically, as if Fabre himself had flipped a switch, reducing the noise from a deafening roar to stunned silence. Fabre's legacy continues to grow, and as he prepares for another shot at the prestigious Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, all eyes will be on his latest contender, Sosie, as he aims for his ninth triumph in this iconic race.