'Everyone keeps asking what the secret is' - meet the 21-horse trainer ready to take on Europe's elite at Longchamp

There is no quick way from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders to Longchamp in Paris, but when you're travelling to compete at the highest level for the first time on one of the biggest stages in European racing, time is insignificant.

The most important moment of Katie Scott's training career beckons and she is rightly excited to be counting down the days to Naana's Shadow running in the Prix de l'Abbaye on Sunday.

"It's very exciting but it's a big step up again," says the upwardly mobile 38-year-old. "We've kind of done our job and she's got her black type. She's had a great season and won plenty of prize-money for her owners, so we want to enjoy it. All I can do is have her right and, if she gets a good draw, hopefully we've got a chance."