'She loves fast ground and should run very well - she's got a big shout'
The big Irish hopes for Royal Ascot beyond Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle powerhouse
There's much more to Ireland's Royal Ascot challenge than Aidan O'Brien, whose stable tour can be read online by Racing Post+ Ultimate subscribers from Friday afternoon. Below, Conor Fennelly, Denis Harney and David Jennings talk to some of the other Irish trainers with big ambitions.
Jessica Harrington
Nancy J
Sandringham Stakes (Friday)
She got no luck in running at all in the Gowran Classic last time. She's really starting to come to herself and come in her coat now and she's going to take her chance in the Sandringham. If she could bounce back to her form from the Irish Champions Festival last season, she would have a big chance.
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Copy- 'We think you'll see a different horse' - Aidan O'Brien reveals the latest plans for his sensational Royal Ascot team
- 'She's a very fast filly, has a lot of ability and we can go to Royal Ascot with a bit of confidence'
- 'The Prince of Wales's Stakes is a tough race - but he's in great form, progressive and we'll have him right at his best'
- 'We've waited for Royal Ascot and she's in really good form - I also think she's on a good mark'
- 'He's a horse on the up and I've been thinking about this race for a long time - we've always rated him highly'
- 'We think you'll see a different horse' - Aidan O'Brien reveals the latest plans for his sensational Royal Ascot team
- 'She's a very fast filly, has a lot of ability and we can go to Royal Ascot with a bit of confidence'
- 'The Prince of Wales's Stakes is a tough race - but he's in great form, progressive and we'll have him right at his best'
- 'We've waited for Royal Ascot and she's in really good form - I also think she's on a good mark'
- 'He's a horse on the up and I've been thinking about this race for a long time - we've always rated him highly'