Enable in Arc 'attack' mode and ready to build on fine reappearance

Enable and Frankie Dettori trot past the grandstands after an emotional Yorkshire Oaks success

Enable: star mare is gearing up for a repeat bid in the King George at Ascot nextCredit: Edward Whitaker

Connections of Enable are ready to "attack the summit" of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe once more after her encouraging return to action in the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse nine days ago.

The remarkable six-year-old finished two and a quarter lengths behind Ghaiyyath on her comeback and is treading a familiar path from Sandown to the Qipco-backed King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on July 25, which she is the 6-4 ante-post favourite to win for a record third time.

The John Gosden-trained mare has moved with all her usual zest during routine canters on Warren Hill in Newmarket following her return, and her whole season revolves around trying for a second time to win a historic third Arc in October.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 14 July 2020inNews

Last updated 08:56, 15 July 2020

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