Deidre could be supplemented for Arc

Double Group One winner Deirdre may nevertheless be redeemed for next month’s Qatar Prix p l’Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp.
The prestigious prize on October 6 will be one of three possible Group One targets under consideration for the Mitsuru Hashida-trained five-year-old – and the Qipco Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes and the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot in the month.
After having a surprise at the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on her penultimate beginning, and just a second in Britain following her highly successful career in Japan and internationally, the daughter of Harbinger followed up with a staying-on fourth from the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Assistant coach Yoshitake Hashida explained:”I believe she’s the two options of going to Ascot, which I think would be more probable for the Champion Stakes, or the Arc. Tomorrow she will return to Newmarket then we’ll see.
“We may go take a look at the track in Longchamp in the weekend, before potentially running her in the Arc.
“She wants supplementing for your Arc, so it is a big decision for the Operator.”
Reflecting on Deirdre performance, Hashida believes the lead to Ireland might have been different had she been awarded a run that is clear.
He added:”She had a little terrible luck in the race, however, the horse is quite genuine.
“We appreciate having a fantastic mare. I believe the most frustrated man had been (jockey) Oisin Murphy.”
Since finishing fourth in the 2017 Western Oaks, deirdre has not raced, however, the measure back up in trip isn’t anticipated to be an issue in case the Arc plan materialise.
Hashida added:”Ever since she’s got used to some mile and a quarter, we could maintain some mile and a quarter.
“I believe if the owner makes the decision to return up to a mile and a half to the Arc, though, that she will cover it”