Fallon hoping George lasts the distance

Kieren Fallon is keeping his fingers crossed ante-post favourite George Washington will see out the trip in the Stan James 2000 Guineas next month.

The Danehill colt, who is trained by Aidan O’Brien, was a winner over seven furlongs as a juvenile but has yet to tackle the Newmarket trip of a mile.

“He got seven furlongs last year but there is a question mark there, we don’t know for sure, but we’re always hopeful,” said Fallon.

“He’s got lots of speed but all good horses have a lot of speed.”

Fallon is also looking forward to teaming up with Horatio Nelson later in the season after the duo won four of their five starts last term.

“This is probably one of the nicest little horses I’ve ever had anything to do with, in every sense,” the rider told At The Races.

“He goes on any ground, he’s got speed, he stays – he’s just a joy to be around

“All horses are individuals, they’re all different. George is a big power horse who oozes ability but they’re all quality.”

Fallon also has Rumplestiltskin, the ante-post favourite for the Stan James 1000 Guineas, Ivan Denisovich, Art Museum and a host of other exciting mounts this term.

“I’m fortunate to be in a position to be working with a stable that has so many good horses,” he added.

“When you find yourself rooting around looking for a Guineas ride, that’s when it’s frustrating; when you have a choice it’s great.

“I know Aidan will be targeting a lot of the trials as we have so many horses to sort out and so many good ones.

“It’s different horses for different courses – the next couple of weeks will tell us a lot.”