Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford yesterday said it was "quite likely" that Frankie Dettori would be free to ride Motivator in the Baileys Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday week.
Although the Italian's services would be required if Godolphin have a runner in either the Leopardstown contest or the same day's Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster.
"First and foremost we need to talk to Sheikh Mohammed and see if he wants to supplement anything for the St Leger," Crisford told the BBC. "At the moment it would seem unlikely that we would have a realistic contender.
"I think at the moment it is probably quite likely that we would be in a position to release Frankie for Motivator."
Meanwhile, Chic blossomed again in the summer sunshine at Goodwood yesterday as she emphatically returned to form and took the totesport Celebration Mile for the second year running.
The 8 to 1 chance had looked to have lost her way in two previous outings this season but trainer Michael Stoute had not lost his faith. And although Stoute failed to make it to the track, preferring instead to enjoy an armchair view of the Ashes, the cricket-mad handler will at least have been able to tune in to see his mare land the day's big race.
Chic got the better of a thrilling tussle with Major's Cast by just a short head, having looked beaten 100 yards out only to rally for a last-gasp success. The pair finished five lengths clear of Court Masterpiece in third.
Chris Richardson, managing director of Chic's owners Cheveley Park Stud, admitted that another poor performance here from the mare would almost certainly have seen her retired to the paddocks.
But this victory has left connections scouring the programme book again, with the Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes on October 1st at Newmarket a likely favourite as they look at stepping her up to the highest level after her Group Two wins.
