The G1 QIPCO British Champion Sprint S. Oct. 15 could see one of last year's top European juveniles, Shalaa (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), make his belated seasonal return. The John Gosden-trained colt enjoyed a five-race winning sequence last year that included two top-level events, the G1 Juddmonte Middle Park S. and the G1 Darley Prix Morny, but suffered a pelvic injury in the spring that ruled him out of the entire season so far.
“We couldn't be happier with everything he's doing, John is very happy with him at the moment and I know he's impressing everyone around him, so fingers crossed it stays that way,” said Harry Herbert racing manager to owners Al Shaqab Racing. “As things stand he's on course for the big sprint on Champions Day. He is the most amazing physical specimen. It's remarkable how well he looks considering the injury he has had to come back from. He's progressing nicely and is getting fitter by the day, so with a bit of luck and a fair wind, we'll get to Ascot with him.”
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