Thursday 16 April 2015 12:46, UK
A tilt at the Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom is under consideration for Alain de Royer-Dupre's Dubai heroine Dolniya.
The daughter of Azamour was a brilliant winner of the Dubai Sheema Classic on World Cup night at Meydan last month and although she has options in her homeland, she could make the trip to British shores if fast ground prevails on the Downs in early June.
"Dolniya has come out of Dubai very well. She has a few options. She could either run in the Coronation Cup or stay at home for races in France," said de Royer-Dupre.
"She is entered in the Prix Ganay (Longchamp, May 3) and the other race for her is the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (June 28).
"It will depend on the ground because she does not like the soft. If we have too much rain in France, it is likely she will go to Epsom.
"I think Epsom will be OK for her. She stays well and the long home straight will help."
Dolniya stars in a formidable five-strong French contingent in a list 24 entries for the Group One contest on June 6.
Last year's winner Cirrus Des Aigles could defend his crown for Corine Barande-Barbe, while Andre Fabre has entered last season's runner-up Flintshire and Manatee.
John Hammond's Pollyana could also cross the Channel.
There are four entries from Ireland, with the Aidan O'Brien-trained trio of Kingfisher, Tapestry and Geoffrey Chaucer joined by Dermot Weld's Champion Stakes third Free Eagle.
Possible contenders for the home team include Ed Dunlop's globetrotter Red Cadeaux, David Simcock's Sheikhzayedroad and Side Glance from Andrew Balding's yard.
