Dance eyes Breeders' Cup glory with Matron heroine Laurens

Laurens: a trip to the Breeders' Cup in November is likely for the leading fillyCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Star filly Laurens has already conquered France and Ireland this season and now owner John Dance is eyeing an American adventure in November – and keeping his Matron Stakes heroine in training next year.

The four-time Group 1 winner lowered the colossal colours of the subsequently retired Alpha Centauri in the Matron over a mile at Leopardstown on Saturday, earning a 'win and you’re in' berth for the 1m3f Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf – for which she is 10-1 with Sky Bet and Coral – at Churchill Downs on November 3.

The Breeders’ Cup Mile is also under consideration, Dance revealed on Monday, when he also indicated he was inclined to campaign the 1,000 Guineas runner-up next year.

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Jack HaynesReporter

Published on 17 September 2018inNews

Last updated 19:46, 17 September 2018

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