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Mishriff gets go-ahead for tantalising Vadeni rematch in Irish Champion Stakes

Mishriff (David Egan) wins the Betfair Exchange Free Bet Streak Newmarket Stakes (Listed Race)Newmarket 6.6.20 Pic: Edward Whitaker
Mishriff: heading for the Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday weekCredit: Edward Whitaker

Globetrotting star Mishriff will head to Leopardstown for a rematch with his Coral-Eclipse conqueror Vadeni in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday week, his connections revealed on Thursday.

The Leopardstown showpiece could mark a farewell appearance in Europe for John and Thady Gosden’s money-spinner, whose final assignment before retiring to stud in 2023 is likely to be at the Breeders’ Cup.

The absence of Baaeed from the Irish Champion Stakes as he pursues a possible tilt at the Arc has helped open the way for Mishriff to head to the €1 million contest, which has been the long-term target for Vadeni.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

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