Homeless Songs turn of foot 'extraordinary' - Hayes relishing Guineas challenge

Homeless Songs: showed instant change of gear to win the Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas trial

Homeless Songs and Chris Hayes: impressive winners of the Ballylinch Stud 'Priory Belle' 1,000 Guineas TrialCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Chris Hayes believes Homeless Songs possesses an “extraordinary” turn of foot and will take a lot of beating in Sunday's Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas.

The three-time Classic-winning rider was on board for the Moyglare Stud filly’s seasonal reappearance, where she blew her rivals away in the Ballylinch Stud "Priory Belle" 1,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown last month, and cannot wait to renew the partnership with the daughter of Frankel in Sunday’s showpiece.

She showed a scintillating turn of foot to score on that occasion and looked destined to tackle either the English or French Guineas before trainer Dermot Weld decided to keep her in reserve for the Curragh, a decision Hayes believes was the right one.

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Brian DowlingReporter

Published on 18 May 2022inNews

Last updated 19:35, 18 May 2022

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