Moment of truth for Goldikova

FREDDIE HEAD knows his outstanding mare Goldikova will have to be at her very best if she is to overcome Canford Cliffs in a mouthwatering Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

The one-mile contest gets a fantastic five days of action under way and is widely regarded as potentially the race of the entire week.

Thirteen-time Group One winner Goldikova recorded a narrow triumph over Paco Boy 12 months ago, a former stablemate of Richard Hannon’s Canford Cliffs, and her trainer is confident she remains at the peak of her powers.