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Weather to dictate Queen target

Arabian Queen beating Golden HornArabian Queen beating Golden Horn
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Weather conditions are set to dictate where Juddmonte International heroine Arabian Queen runs next.

The shock conqueror of Derby winner Golden Horn could be added to the field for a rematch in the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday week, but would need suitable cut in the ground.

The other option for the David Elsworth-trained filly is a clash with Treve in next month's Prix Vermeille, with her main target being the Fillies' And Mares' Stakes at Ascot on Champions Day.

Owner Jeff Smith said: "She's exceptionally well and it all depends on the weather where we go.

"If it rains in Ireland we'll probably be going to Leopardstown, but if it doesn't we'll go to France.

"David is very keen to get her over a mile and a half as he feels that is when we will see her at her very best.

"But we can be patient, she is in the Fillies' And Mares' at Ascot which is over a mile and a half so we have plenty of time with her."