Trainer Corine Barande-Barde believes that Cirrus Des Aigles is in the running to claim victory in Saturday’s Prix Dollar at Longchamp.
The nine-year-old boasts an incredible winning record with 22 race victories and has previously come home ahead of the field in the Prix Dollar in 2010, 2012 and 2013.
Cirrus Des Aigles also came home first past the post 12 months ago only to be disqualified and eventually placed fifth, leading to huge expectation from Barande-Barde.
The gelding has struggled with injuries this season and was most recently seen finishing last of seven in the Irish Champion Stakes.
However, his trainer believes that he will be back on form this weekend in familiar surroundings against a field of 11.
Barande-Barde said: “He’s very well. I think he needed the race (at Leopardstown) and it was probably not so easy first time out after three months (off), because of the trip first of all and the going was very good. It was probably a bit hard for him.
“He’s shown he needed the race and he’s in cracking form. I think the going will be good for everyone and I think he’s better than ever.
“He loves Longchamp, he loves this race. Except the fact that he will give weight (away), I’m very confident.”
