Goldikova heads classy cast in Prix de la Foret

WONDERMARE Goldikova heads an all-star line-up for the Qatar Prix de la Foret at Longchamp on Sunday with the mare, who is chasing a 15th Group/Grade 1 success, heading an entry of ten.

There is an international feel to the race with possible rivals including the David Simcock-trained Dream Ahead, Italian raider Worthadd, who finished runner-up to Canford Cliffs in the Lockinge earlier this year, and the German-trained Alianthus.

The Charles O'Brien-trained Bewitched steps back up in trip for her Irish trainer, having run over 6f on her last three starts. William Haggas has made an entry for the Pearl Bloodstock-owned Dever Dream, while Marchand D'Or is another who could step up from the sprinting division.

Maybe, the ante-post favourite for the Qipco 1,000 Guineas could bid to enhance her unbeaten record in the Total Prix Marcel Boussac.

Fellow Irish raiders Yellow Rosebud and Fire Lily could be joined by the John Gosden-traine Elusive Kate.

Dabirsim is another who will attempt to maintain his unbeaten record in the Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, the Group 1 for two-year-old colts. Talwar, Fort Bastion, the filly Samitar and Most Improved could represent British yards.