Ground key to Lady’s French raid

PAUL DEEGAN is hoping the going in France will be suitable for Lady Springbank to travel over for the Prix de Sandringham at Chantilly on Sunday.

The Curragh trainer would like to see enough cut in the ground for the filly, who found conditions too quick when only 14th to Bethrah in the Irish 1000 Guineas.

She had earned her place in the Classic line-up by winning the Leopardstown 1000 Guineas Trial on her seasonal debut.