Rasmeyaa is set to take her chance in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on Sunday despite reservations that the race may come just a shade too soon.
Following a pleasing workout on Tuesday the Dermot Weld-trained filly was given the go-ahead to bid for Classic glory.
“Like everybody they’ve had a tricky spring. I think trainer and jockey both feel in a perfect world they’d have another 10 days just to get her to blossom, but we don’t have that perfect world,” said Angus Gold, racing manager to owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum.
“She worked well on Tuesday and they are perfectly happy to let her take her chance.
“She’s got her whole season in front of her and I’m sure she’ll be better for the run. We don’t have the benefit of time on our side, but we’ll give it a go.”
Gold confirmed that Weld’s stable jockey, Pat Smullen, will keep the ride on the filly, who won the second of her two starts in tremendous style at Leopardstown in October.
Weld left in Big Break at Monday’s confirmation stage, but she is to wait for either the French or Irish versions.
“We’re going to see. She just needs a little more time,” said Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abullah.
“She has the option of the French Guineas. At this stage I would say the Irish Guineas would be a bit more likely.”
Ante-post favourite Hot Snap will now be the owner’s sole representative at Newmarket. The impressive Nell Gwyn Stakes winner is reported to be ready for the big day.
“She’s fine and is in good shape,” said Grimthorpe.
