Mishriff team ponder Ireland trip en route to Keeneland swansong

Connections are eager to avoid a rematch with the unbeaten Baaeed
Mishriff team ponder Ireland trip en route to Keeneland swansong

Having won the Juddmonte International last year, Mishriff had to settle for a silver medal on his return to the York venue. Picture: Healy Racing

Mishriff could end his illustrious career at the Breeders' Cup with a trip to Keeneland, along with the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, among the options being mulled over by connections in their eagerness to avoid Baaeed in the latter part of the season.

John and Thady Gosden's charge was an impressive six-length winner of the Juddmonte International in 2021, but had to settle for a silver medal this time around with an imperious display from the William Haggas-trained superstar on the Knavesmire stopping the globetrotting five-year-old from notching up a famous double in the York Group 1.

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