Smart already working backwards from Classic with Delectation

May 7 is already circled in Bryan Smart's calendar.

It is the day of the 2017 Qipco 1,000 Guineas and, now that Delectation's new Australian owner Jamie Lovett has decided to let the filly stay in the yard, it is the date Smart is working backwards from.

Speaking of the Firth of Clyde winner, Smart said on Sunday: "I think her performance at Ayr speaks for itself. She settled, showed a good turn of foot and was visually very impressive.

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 16 October 2016inNews

Last updated 16:58, 16 October 2016

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