Top-class mare has had a lengthy break since run in Dubai.
Imad Al Sagar's distinguished mare, Nashwa, is nearing a potential return to the racecourse this autumn.
The five-year-old, bred and owned by Al Sagar's Blue Diamond Stud, has represented the operation at the highest levels of competition over recent seasons.
Under the training of John and Thady Gosden in Newmarket, Nashwa achieved notable success as a three-year-old, finishing third in the Oaks before being stepped down in distance to secure victories in the Prix de Diane and the Nassau Stakes, along with commendable placements in the Prix de l'Opera and the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf.
During her four-year-old season, she managed a single victory in the Falmouth Stakes, yet her campaign was still deemed highly successful, as she delivered impressive performances against male competitors in both the Juddmonte International and the Irish Champion Stakes, finishing second and third, respectively.
Earlier this year, she was targeted for the Dubai Turf at Meydan's prominent March meeting, where she finished ninth out of 16 competitors in a Group One race over a mile and a furlong.
Although Nashwa has not raced since then, she has continued her training with the Gosdens and has been performing well in her workouts following a brief recovery period after her trip to the Middle East.
"She is in good condition, cantering, and making progress," stated Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager for Al Sagar. "It took her longer to recover from Dubai than we anticipated, so we allowed her the necessary time and a short break.
"She has always been with John, and she is just starting to show signs of improvement now. "There is no immediate target set; we will monitor her progress closely, but she is currently in good form and appears quite content.
"We will consider distances of a mile and 10 furlongs, which may include the Opera or Sun Chariot as potential targets, but the priority is to assess her condition—she may be ready sooner or may require additional time.
"She has not yet engaged in any serious training; once that begins, we will evaluate her status and proceed accordingly."
