Royal trainer Sir Michael Stoute has top-quality performer Greek Dance lined up for the Hong Kong Vase.
Sir Michael has supported the International Races in the past and said: 'A couple of other possibilities have not worked out as I would have liked and we are now favouring Greek Dance.
'He came out of the Arc well and he is now in the Dubai Champion Stakes and that will ultimately determine our final plans. But he is down for the race.' This Saturday's Dubai Champion Stakes at Newmarket has no lack of Hong Kong interest and will play a part in determining the lineup for the Hong Kong Cup and Vase in December.
For Almushtarak, a return to Hong Kong is on the cards if he does well in the big Group One clash.
The David Platt-owned Handsome Ridge, who was unplaced here last year, is also involved, along with Hong Kong-owned Gold Academy if the 13 runners stand their ground.
Gold Academy is raced by George E.K. Teo and trainer Richard Hannon has also expressed a distinct interest in another trip to Hong Kong.
