Jet Setting set for liftoff as Keatley prays for rain before Matron

Adrian Keatley (left) with Jet Setting: 'the break has done her the world of good'Credit: Alain Barr

Jet Setting is back to her brilliant best and trainer Adrian Keatley thinks it will take something special to beat her in the Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday week, although the French filly Qemah has him worried.

Not seen since flopping in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot in June, Jet Setting is reported to have recovered from the infection she picked up there and the weather forecast makes for pleasant viewing for Keatley.

"She's in flying form and I just hope the rain forecast this weekend keeps on pouring down next week. It's all systems go," Keatley told the Racing Post.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 1 September 2016inNews

Last updated 18:34, 1 September 2016

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