Michael Bell has reported Sariska to be in great form ahead of Saturday's Emirates Airline Champion Stakes at Newmarket.
While fast ground will place the filly's participation in doubt, the trainer is keen for her to take her chance in the Group One contest.
Victory in the 10 furlong event would put her alongside some great names of the past including Pebbles, Triptych, Indian Skimmer and Bosra Sham.
"Sariska is in great health and still has her summer coat so we are very keen to run but the main issue is the ground," Bell said.
"We would run on good ground but if it were faster than that her participation may be in doubt.
"She seems very well and we were ready to run in the Arc last weekend but unfortunately the ground was too quick."
Sariska, who triumphed in both the English and Irish Oaks before finishing a gallant second to Dar Re Mi on a fast surface at York last time out, will be partnered by Kieren Fallon for the first time.
Bell added: "Unfortunately, Jamie (Spencer) is banned so Kieren will ride. We were very happy to get him as he is a world-class jockey.
"He has already ridden her and will probably sit on her again this week before the race.
"The race looks as hot as ever with the likes of Fame And Glory an intended runner though my filly hasn't had a hard campaign and hasn't done much travelling compared to many of the others."
The Fitzroy Stables team were recently boosted by the news that Lady Bamford is set to keep her superstar filly in training in 2010.
"We are delighted to have her again next year. We will target the major mile and a quarter races when the ground is good or softer," added Bell.
"I have been lucky with fillies' having trained the likes of Pass The Peace and Red Evie but she (Sariska) is the best."
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