Asfoora set for swan song in King George Stakes

Australian sprinting star Asfoora is set to make what is expected to be the final start of her outstanding career when she lines up in Friday’s Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood.

Trainer Henry Dwyer is hoping the globetrotting mare can sign off with another feature race success before returning to Australia to begin the next chapter of her career as a broodmare.

“She’ll spin around on Friday at Goodwood,” Dwyer told Racing.com.

“Hopefully, she can give us one last sort of hurrah, and then she’ll go into quarantine and come home.”

Dwyer said a strong showing at Goodwood would provide the perfect ending to an international campaign that has further enhanced Asfoora’s reputation on the world stage.

“I’ll hand over the keys to Akram and he can choose what he does with her,” he said, referring to owner Akram El-Fahkri.

“There were thoughts about selling her last year and this year, and I don’t think Akram could let go of her, which is fair enough.

“Why would you be able to after the thrill she’s given him? She’ll no doubt be a terrific mother.

“She’ll go to stud in September and hopefully there are a few more entering my stable in a few years.”