Ed Crisford believes the classy five-year-old Qudwaah has what it takes to add to his tally of French victories this weekend when he makes the trip to Longchamp for the Group 2 Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein.

The striking son of Kingman has already enjoyed notable success in France this season having claimed the Listed Prix de Montretout and Group 3 Prix Messidor and with conditions deemed too quick when he finished sixth in the Group 1 Prix du Moulin last time out, Ed Crisford has high hopes as he heads back into Group 1 company this weekend.

"His lead up has gone well," said Ed Crsiford, who trains the horse in partnership with his father Simon. "He ran in the Moulin and although he didn't run a bad race, it was a very hot day, and it dried out a lot. He does like to get his toe in a bit this horse and he probably wasn't just letting himself down as he can do.

"He didn't run a bad race there, but he's come out of it well, he's in super order and this looks like a nice spot for him. It is key that he gets his conditions, he likes the French style of racing and likes Longchamp having won there earlier in the year.

"The race is a solid race and there are some good horses in there but on his best form he's right up there with them.

"Under these conditions, with the rain coming potentially on Friday and Saturday morning, hopefully this will be exactly what he wants."

Whilst Quddwah might not be getting any younger at the age of five, Crisford believes there could still be more to come from the son of Kingman, who has raced just ten times throughout his career.

He added: "He's still lightly raced for his age. We have had to look after him this year with the ground. It's unfortunate that we've had to miss some big targets, but it is what it is, and you know what horses like and what you don't like. You just have to wait for the rain and that's what we've done this year.

"A few races this year it's come right for him but sometimes you travel out to France and it's soft ground when you leave, then two days later it's 30 degrees and good to firm. It's been a bit tricky, but autumn is a good time of year for him and he's in top form."

With regular rider Callum Shepherd sidelined with a broken heel, the Crisford team have called on the services of top French pilot Christophe Soummilon.

"I think tactically you can put him anywhere you want," explained Crisford. "The more racing he's done, the more he's sort of grown up, so basically, we'll leave that to the jockey. He's drawn in nine, but Christophe (Soumillon) knows Longchamp better than anyone.

"I'm really happy with him and he goes there with full expectations."