Breeders' Cup bid for Duke

Defeat in the Arc will not stop attempt to conquer America

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Duke Of Marmalade

Duke of Marmalade: Set for the Breeders' Cup

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Duke Of Marmalade will look to bounce back to winning ways in the Breeders' Cup on October 25.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained star tasted defeat for the first time this season when he came home seventh in the Arc at Longchamp - with the brilliant Zarkava winning in style.

However, despite seeing his run of five Group One victories brought to a halt, Duke Of Marmalade will now head to at Santa Anita.

O'Brien told The Racing Post: "He seems fine and we have the choice of running him in either the Turf or the Classic at Santa Anita.

"We haven't sat down yet and discussed final plans for the Breeders' Cup meeting but we will be doing that before long. We also have to decide whether Henrythenavigator will be going for the Mile or Classic.

"It is very possible Soldier Of Fortune will go for the Breeders' Cup Turf."