Connections of Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden are still inclined to go to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after he could finish only sixth in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.
Jockey Craig Williams jetted over from Australia to take the ride and renew his association with the six-year-old, but he found himself too far forward which was not the plan.
Owner Sheikh Fahad’s racing manager, David Redvers, said a decision had not yet been made but the French feature was still on the agenda.
“There’s no definite decision yet as I haven’t had chance to speak to Sheikh Fahad but my inclination would be to stick to the original target,” Redvers said.
“We didn’t learn a great deal yesterday. He had no cover at all and was in front a long way out, which made him the rabbit for the others to aim at.
“He loves to come from behind and pass horses so it was a bit of a farce.
“That said, my feeling is to stick to the original plan of the Arc and he’ll probably run in the Prix Foy beforehand.”
