Al Shaqab Racing's recent G2 Duke Of Cambridge S. winner Qemah (Ire) (Danehill Dancer [Ire}) looks set to bid for a repeat win in the G1 Prix Rothschild at Deauville on July 30.
The 4-year-old filly is also entered for next week's G1 Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket, but seems likely to stay at home.
“She was very impressive at Ascot. It was an attractive race where the conditions suited her,” said Al Shaqab racing manager Harry Herbert.
“Being a dual Group 1 winner in a Group 2 with no penalties is always very positive. Jean-Claude Rouget and Gregory Benoist were certainly delighted with her.
“At the moment it is not certain where she will go, but I suppose she is more likely to go to the Rothschild again as that was the favoured route from Jean-Claude after the race.
“She is back on track now and you would like to think there is another Group 1 in her.”
The Al Shaqab team is also looking forward to the debut later this month of Erdogan (GB), a son Frankel (GB) and out of the treble Group 1 winner Dar Re Mi (GB) (Singspiel {Ire}).
Herbert added of the well-bred three-year-old, “He is coming along well but he has had various issues which have just prevented John Gosden from having a clear run with him.
“Touch wood, he is in a good place now and I suppose we will be looking towards the second half of this month to get him out on track, all being well.”
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