Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream will have her first start in England on Saturday when she contests the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
The Ascot showpiece looks like being a strong renewal with dual Coronation Cup winner St Nicholas Abbey, last year’s winner and Eclipse hero Nathaniel and Melbourne Cup hero Dunaden all among 12 possibles.
Following her victory in the Arc, the Peter Schiergen-trained Danedream finished sixth in the Japan Cup but returned with an easy win at Baden-Baden in May.
She then travelled back to France for the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud but could only manage fourth to Meandre.
Schiergen believes there were excuses that day and expects a bold display this weekend.
“We are coming over to Ascot for Saturday,” said Schiergen.
“Nothing went right for her at Saint-Cloud, they went very slow early on and that didn’t suit.
“She prefers a strong gallop and that is usually what you get in England.
“Everything has gone well since her last race.
“Soft ground would not bother her at all, she handles it very well indeed so if it was very soft that would not change anything.”
