CONNECTIONS of Long Lashes are optimistic she will handle the expected testing conditions in the Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

This season's outstanding two-year-old filly Rainbow View has been declared among a field of eight for Saturday's Meon Valley Stud Fillies' Mile at Ascot.

Britain’s newest racecourse Great Leighs moved into overdrive this week with a valuable three-day meeting and the opening afternoon saw an impressive victory for the Paul d’Arcy-trained Fazbee.