Moyglare next on Lashes' agenda

A return to Ireland is on the cards for Long Lashes after she maintained her unbeaten record in the Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.

The American-bred filly made a winning debut in a Listed event at the Curragh when in the care of Jessica Harrington and was swiftly snapped up to join the powerhouse Godolphin team.

It looked money well spent when she stayed on strongly to score in Group Three company at Headquarters and Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford is eyeing the Moyglare Stud Stakes back at the Curragh on August 30 as the filly’s likely next port of call.

“We were delighted with her performance at Newmarket and she’ll probably head towards the Moyglare next,” said Crisford.

“She is still quite green and probably found herself in front a bit too soon, but hopefully the Moyglare will be a suitable target for her.

“It was always the plan for her to head out to Dubai in the winter and that remains the case.”

Long Lashes is currently as short as 12-1 with Ladbrokes in the ante-post market for next year’s 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, but Crisford admits a decision on her participation in the Classic remains some way off.

“I think we have to wait to see how everything unfolds and I don’t think we have to enter for the Guineas until next February. We’ll just take it one step at a time,” added Crisford.