THE prize money during the weekend, as usual, had a significant effect on the racing statistics.

Khalid Abdullah is now sure to be leading owner in France this year as Flintshire (€1,143,000) and New Bay (€571,500) accumulated a total of €1,714,500 following their second and third places in the Arc. The Saudi Prince now has winnings to the tune of nearly €4 million which is a long way (€1.1 million) ahead of the Aga Khan, Anthony Oppenheimer, (the Arc winner), Al Shaqab Racing (Sheikh Joaan Al Thani) and the Wertheimer brothers.