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Little Big Bear has been entered in the 2023 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.
Last year's champion juvenile hasn't had the smoothest season. He returned to action in the 2000 Guineas but unfortunately came last due to lameness.
However, Trainer Aidan O'Brien showcased his expertise by guiding him back to success at Haydock in the Sandy Lane race.
That prepared him for a trip to Royal Ascot and the Commonwealth Cup.
Everything seemed to be going well until the remarkable Shaquille, who had initially been left behind, suddenly passed him by.
There was some uncertainty regarding his participation in the July Cup due to a minor setback.
Despite making it to the race, he finished with minimal effort. This victory prepared him for a journey to Royal Ascot and the Commonwealt.
O’Brien said, “We’ve supplemented him and he seems in good form.
“We’ll decide finally a little bit closer to the weekend, but the plan at the moment is to run.
“The ground is testing over there at the moment, but it can dry up.
“He’d had the problem before Newmarket but since then he has been fine, no problems.”