ENABLE’S connections will jump through hoops to try and witness her historic Arc bid in person.
After her September Stakes win at Kempton on Saturday, John Gosden admitted he may have to watch on from his Newmarket office.
But hopes still linger that the trainer and other members of Enable’s entourage could make the trip across the Channel as she goes for a third Arc.
Gosden revealed after Kempton: “It is very likely, and possible, that I’ve watched her in the flesh for the last time.”
However, Lord Grimthorpe, racing manager to Khalid Abdullah, is hoping to make the trip.
It would mean he would have to quarantine for two weeks on his return to Britain – and has not given up hope of Gosden joining him on the trip across the Channel.
He said: “I’m going to try to be there if I can – it’s one of a few things that we’ve got look at and if we could get John there as well, that would be good.
“There are a few hoops to jump through. We have to be practical, but obviously we’d all love to be there if at all possible.”
Enable is a best priced 11-4 to complete the hat-trick hat-trick, with Aidan O’Brien’s younger filly Love heading the market at 2-1.
It promises to be a mouthwatering clash – and while there are bound to be more than a few nerves within the camp, Grimthorpe is determined to enjoy the occasion.
He added: “I’ve always said she is a mare who stirs the emotions. It’s not just her great ability, but also her personality and her looks that have really captured many hearts.
“She has become a huge part of all our lives and we have to enjoy her. Of course her achievements have put her in the great pantheon of thoroughbred stars, but win, lose or draw, we have to try to enjoy her.”
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