The Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita is the target of Telescope

The Breeders' Cup Turf is the target of Telescope at Santa Anita next month.

The Hardwicke Stakes winner is set to clash with Aidan O'Brien's Magician who was back in sixth when he finished second to Taghrooda in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth II Stakes back at Ascot in July.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained four-year-old was also third to O'Brien's dual Derby winner Australia in the Juddmonte International at York in August.

"Stoutey was keen (on this race) after the Juddmonte, where he ran very well, but the mile and a quarter's not his bag," said Harry Herbert, racing manager to owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.

"He's going back up to a mile and a half and he will love those conditions.

"The plan was conceived in August, and those that have been targeted for it and are fresher tend to do better."

Sir Alex Ferguson is a part of the Telescope syndicate and the former Manchester United manager is expected to cheer on the horse in California.

"That's the plan, he's very much hoping to go," said Herbert.

"He also will hopefully have Opinion running in the Melbourne Cup but I don't think he'd do both."

Herbert also looks after the interests of Al Shaqab Racing, who have two runners in Toronado, who goes for the Mile, and Juvenile Fillies' Turf contender Osaila.

"Toronado should be fine on the ground. He's in good shape, is lightly raced and is going into it having worked very well," said Herbert.

"Hopefully he'll be in the right shape to be competitive. The key is getting out of the gates - with the bells ringing, etcetera - as he's fairly effective going from the front.

"Osaila is an improving filly but the question is, can she improve that little bit more?

"She's got the mind and the scope to be a successful three-year-old and she goes on fast ground.

"Her coat had gone after her last race, but clipped out she looks really well."

Hugo Palmer believes Aktabantay was made for American conditions and cannot wait to see his star youngster, winner of the Solario Stakes, line up for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.

"It's hugely exciting to have a horse good enough to take to the Breeders' Cup," said Palmer.

"He's been in fantastic shape since he finished sixth at Longchamp two and a half weeks ago, that's why he's heading for Santa Anita.

"His run at Longchamp was encouraging and unlucky in equal measure. He was buried on the rail and had to challenge wide and late and was only beaten just over two lengths.

"The conditions are exactly what he has been crying out for. He's undoubtedly a fast-ground horse, so the fast ground should suit him, as should the likely strong pace."

Palmer is one of four British trainers hoping to have their first Breeders' Cup runners.

Jamie Osborne has UAE Derby winner Toast Of New York pencilled in for the Classic and Prize Exhibit entered in Juvenile Fillies Turf.

Charlie Fellowes has Wet Sail in the Juvenile Turf, while David Brown is represented by War Alert in the Juvenile Fillies Turf and Wind Fire, whose first preference is the Xpressbet Sprint, with the Turf Sprint a second option.