Dubai World Cup runner-up California Chrome has been given the go-ahead to run at Royal Ascot in June.
The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, trained in American by Art Sherman, could even arrive in England "as early as next week", with the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury earmarked as a possible starting point.
The four-year-old colt will be based in Newmarket at Rae Guest's stables in preparation for a possible run in either the Queen Anne Stakes or the Prince of Wales's Stakes at the Royal meeting.
Co-owner Perry Martin said: "We are grateful for the opportunity to race at Royal Ascot and hopeful that California Chrome can put up a good show.
"We are looking forward to the experience."
California Chrome finished two and three-quarters of a length behind surprise winner Prince Bishop at Meydan on Saturday night, but still earned connections over £1.2million.
Sherman, however, had wanted to give his prized asset a break after his exploits in Dubai.
He told www.drf.com: "I was looking forward to giving him a rest.
"I'm not sure everyone realises that this is going to be a tired horse. That was a hard race on him."
On the prospect of California Chrome heading to England, the trainer said: "I feel like I've lost a friend.
"I'm going to miss looking down the shed row and seeing the horse in his stall.
"It's going to be hard on him, too. He's been with the same groom, the same people since he was a two-year-old. I hope it works out for the horse."
Nick Smith, Ascot head of communications and international racing, expressed satisfaction at being able to persuade connections of California Chrome to send him to England.
He said: "We're obviously thrilled that this is coming to fruition.
"I first met Art at the Breeders' Cup last year and then again at Los Alamitos in February and it was a great pleasure to meet the owners Perry Martin and Steve Coburn in Dubai to discuss details.
"Amongst those details are that he might have a prep in the Lockinge at Newbury. We have been working with Andy Clifton (Newbury head of communications) on a joint-promotion for some weeks.
"He will be entered for that race (on Monday).
"To have another Kentucky Derby winner at Royal Ascot is exciting and he could spearhead a strong international presence for the week."
