Long Run friendless in Betfair Chase at Haydock Tony Calvin, Betfair spokesman, has been amazed at the way the market is developing, saying: "Long Run is surprisingly weak, given his outstanding form credentials in the race. In fact, he is now a bigger price than before Imperial Commander's injury ruled him out of the race [on Tuesday]. Long Run is the best horse in the race by upwards of 10lb. Three British-trained Melbourne Cup runners due to run in the Japan Cup on Sunday - Red Cadeaux, Mount Athos and Jakkalberry - are all reported to have arrived in good shape, while trainer Roger Varian is pleased with his runner, Sri Putra, saying: "He looks in good health and I'm very pleased with his condition." We've had the Japan Cup in mind for a considerable time because he's a horse who shows his best form on fast ground and this year at home, we've had a very wet summer and autumn. He has run twice over a mile-and-a-half and was second on both occasions running a good race without winning, so he shows he has the stamina for this distance. Often European races can be tactical, but I've always hoped we could get Sri Putra to Japan in good condition because the style of racing will be ideal. French trainer Carlos Laffon-Parias reports his Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner, Solemia, is coping well with the experience of her first trip abroad ahead of the race. The filly faces a rematch with local hero Orfevre, who looked to have the Arc in the bag before being overhauled by Solemia in the final strides of the Longchamp straight. Solemia has not raced since and after watching jockey Olivier Peslier work her yesterday morning, Laffon-Parias said: "We decided to bring her to the Japan Cup instead of the Breeders" Cup because the Breeders" Cup was too soon and Santa Anita has a short home stretch. The Tokyo course has a very long stretch, and we think that it will suit her.