Investec Oaks winner Anapurna Gets since claiming Classic glory when she runs at ParisLongchamp on Sunday in the Qatar Prix Vermeille, her first outing.
Though it was always the intention to provide Frankel’s daughter a rest following her Epsom exertions, she was being pointed at the Yorkshire Oaks.
However, with celebrity stablemate Enable rerouted from the Juddmonte International to this occasion, it was thought for the best if Anapurna waited for the Group One rather.
Having a career at beckoning, Anapurna is likely to have two races in her career.
“It has been a long wait since Epsom. We were originally going to run her in the Yorkshire Oaks, but there did not seem much point when we saw Permit was going there,” said Mark Weinfeld, of owners Helena Springfield Ltd..
“We’re just hoping she works well today, she has had a long break.
“I don’t think she’ll be remaining in training, that’s not the strategy right now anyway.
“We haven’t entered her in the Arc. We’ve obtained the Fillies And Mares race on the schedule in Ascot, but she’s also got an entry into the Prix Royallieu. It costs money to supplement for the Arc, we’re not going to do that.
“Fingers crossed we can go out with a bang”
Another runner, star Catcher, could be the toughest challenger, with won the Ribblesdale in Royal Ascot and the Kerrygold Irish Oaks .
The Sea The Stars filly has improved benefiting from two Frankie Dettori rides.
“She’s going very well and I think her chances are fairly obvious – she’s got a fantastic chance,” said owner Anthony Oppenheimer.
“There are two Oaks winners there, a lot of great horses, and they all appear to be rated about the same.
“She will prefer the floor, she’s really nicely, she has had a very long break and Dettori is currently riding.
“I have talked to Frankie and he’s very happy with her home, but it’s a very difficult race – all the top fillies in Europe really, a very enjoyable race.”
Oaks winner Channel is also in the line-up, but will need to bounce back at Goodwood.
French Derby winner Sottsass is the standout name at the Prix Niel.
Not seen since beating Persian King by two lengths at Chantilly, he is being prepared with the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe because his aim.
In the Prix Foy, the Andre Fabre-trainer Waldgeist requires on Kiseki, Who’s over from Japan currently aiming at the Arc.
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