Goldikova set for European farewell in Foret

GOLDIKOVA will bid a fond farewell to the French racing public at Longchamp on Sunday as she bids for a remarkable 15th Group One victory in the Qatar Prix de la Foret.

Freddie Head’s wonder-mare will be retired to the paddocks at the end of this year and victory on her final start in her homeland would surely bring the house down in Paris.

Pierre-Yves Bureau, racing manager for the owners the Wertheimer brothers, said: “We are very happy with the ground conditions and she has a pacemaker (Flash Dance), which should help her to relax. This is going to be her final race in France and of course, we are very excited.