Teenage sensation Joey Sheridan secures Princess Zoe date in Paris

Princess Zoe: bids to enhance her reputation in the Oyster Stakes at Galway

Princess Zoe: all roads lead to Longchamp next Saturday for the Tony Mullins-trained starCredit: Patrick McCann

Tony Mullins will put his faith in Joey Sheridan at Longchamp next Saturday, with the teenage sensation set to keep the ride on Princess Zoe in the Group 1 Prix du Cadran despite the fact he has never ridden at the track before, or in a Group 1, and cannot use his 5lb claim.

None of that bothers Mullins, though, as he feels the 18-year-old is the real deal and is keen for their partnership to continue in what is undoubtedly Princess Zoe's biggest test so far.

The rapidly improving grey has won four of her five starts since arriving from Germany, and is as short as 5-1 for Cadran glory with only Call The Wind and Ascot Gold Cup runner-up Nayef Road shorter than her in the market.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 26 September 2020inNews

Last updated 18:55, 26 September 2020

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