Aidan O'Brien hailed Found "the most genuine horse I've ever seen" ahead of a sensational renewal of the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot tomorrow.

Runner-up to Fascinating Rock 12 months ago, the daughter of Galileo went on to claim the scalp of the brilliant Golden Horn in the Breeders' Cup Turf on her final start at three and hopes were high she could establish herself among the middle-distance elite this season.

Overall Found has endured a frustrating campaign, filling the runner-up spot in five consecutive Group 1 races in the space of five months.

But she enjoyed the big-race victory her consistency deserved after producing a stunning performance in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and returns to Ascot less than a fortnight later in a bid to follow up.

O'Brien said: " The Arc was always her (principal) target. All the other races were on the way to the Arc.

"She takes her races so well. We did it last year (ran in the Irish Champion Stakes, Arc and Champion Stakes) and she's been fine since France. It's the way she is.

"We all knew a long time ago that there's something different about her. She's incredible, really, the most genuine horse I've ever seen.

"She empties the tank every time. The problem is not to let her empty too quick - she goes right to the bottom of herself. It's very unusual."

If Found is to emerge triumphant, she will need to reverse previous form with French challenger Almanzor.

The Wootton Bassett colt swooped late to deny the Ballydoyle filly in last month's Irish Champion Stakes and trainer Jean-Claude Rouget appears in confident mood ahead of the rematch.

He said: "He's been in really good form since the Irish Champion Stakes, I'm extremely happy with him.

"The colt's been based in Deauville for a while now and he did his final piece of work on Monday morning over a mile on the grass with Christophe Soumillon, which really pleased us.

"The other runners in the race don't interest me. I like to concentrate on my own horse being at the top of his game, which is the most important.

"He's a very laid-back individual, who is a lovely looking horse with a fantastic turn of foot, which should serve us very well."

Fascinating Rock has met Found twice since winning the argument a year ago, with Found prevailing in the Mooresbridge Stakes before Fascinating Rock gained his revenge with a comprehensive success in the Tattersalls Gold Cup back in May.

Dermot Weld's charge has run just once since, finishing runner-up to Success Days in the Royal Whip Stakes in August, and subsequently missed the Irish Champion Stakes due to a setback.

Jockey Pat Smullen said: "It's a tremendous race, but our horse is in great form.

"He hasn't run for a while, but we think he's ready for the race and if he runs up to his best it puts him right in the mix.

"He's a very good horse and if they get a drop more rain, that would suit."