ESTRANGE HAS STAKES IN SIGHTS

ESTRANGE has the Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes in her sights at Ascot on Saturday as an alternative autumn target.

- BY ASHLEY IVESON

The grey (pictured), who is owned by Cheveley Park Stud and trained by David O'Meara, was due to run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe before an unsatisfactory scope scuppered that plan at a late stage.

Frustrations were increased as the Arc was run on Estrange’s favoured soft ground, whereas her Ascot effort will take place on a far faster surface after a dry autumn.