Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'

Few trainers boast the CV that Jessica Harrington has built. From training legendary chasers such as Sizing John and Moscow Flyer to win jump racing's pinnacle prizes to guiding Alpha Centauri and Magical Lagoon to Classic success, she's done it all, under both codes.
Last season, she landed her fourth Royal Ascot winner when Colin Keane steered Villanova Queen to a thrilling success in the Kensington Palace, while Derby fourth Sprewell, Givemethebeatboys, Trevaunance and Ocean Quest were all pitching at Group 1 level.
The latter two head a formidable team of fillies for this season along with Village Voice, Starry Heavens, Satin, Snowcapped and Scarlett O'Hara. A Group 1 success for Givemethebeatboys is far from fanciful and Bluedrum is another standout three-year-old for the stable.
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- 'That's given us the right to be more audacious and she'll probably go for the 1,000 Guineas'
- 'She's our best three-year-old filly and we'll work back from Royal Ascot'
- 'It's all systems go for the Guineas and it's very exciting - he's undoubtedly the best colt we've trained'
- 'You'd have to dream he's a Gold Cup horse and he's looking super'
- 'He's come back a beast of a horse and looks a real strong candidate for Group 1 sprints'