'I think you'll see an improved performance' - Homeless Songs set for Newmarket

Homeless Songs and Chris Hayes wins the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas by 5½ lengths.The Curragh.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post22.05.2022

Homeless Songs and Chris Hayes win the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 GuineasCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

The Classic-winning filly Homeless Songs is set to contest the Royal Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday (2.42) rather than the Prix de la Foret at Longchamp 24 hours later.

Dermot Weld, who will be bidding to win the Group 1 for the second time following the victory of Dress To Thrill under Pat Smullen 20 years ago, has yet to make a final decision on her weekend engagement but is leaning towards Newmarket.

Weld told the Racing Post: "We will make up our minds for certain in the morning [Thursday] but my slight preference is for Newmarket at the moment. She's in great form and we're looking at the Newmarket race for her."

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 29 September 2022inNews

Last updated 10:54, 29 September 2022

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