Sinndar - hopes high ahead of Arc bid. (Allsport).

CLOWER BACKS SINNDAR

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As part of our build up to this weekend's Arc showdown between the current middle-distance Champion, Montjeu, and the three-year-old challenger, Sinndar, Sporting Life has spoken to leading International journalists ahead of the eagerly anticipated clash.

We discuss Sinndar's career to date with leading Irish journalist Michael Clower, his win in the Prix Niel last time and his preparation for Longchamp.

We also touch on the tactics likely to be employed by Johnny Murtagh as he bids to claim the prized scalp of Montjeu.

Meanwhile the Racing Post's French correspondent Desmond Stoneham looks at the prospects of a repeat for John Hammond's charge.

We discuss the colt's emergence as one of racing's modern greats, his imperious King George display and how the ground at Longchamp may affect his bid.

Stoneham also provides an insight into Montjeu's slightly hampered preparation which forced him to miss the Irish Champion Stakes and the threat posed by dual Derby winner Sinndar.