Strong Suit is set for a tilt at the Breeders' Cup Mile after this Betfair weekend's Celebration Mile at Goodwood.
Hannon ace set for Goodwood task first
Strong Suit is set for a tilt at the Breeders' Cup Mile after this Betfair weekend's Celebration Mile at Goodwood.
Now owned by Pearl Bloodstock, the Richard Hannon-trained three-year-old has bounced back to his best this season following a breathing operation.
He has been bought as a stallion prospect but David Redvers, bloodstock agent for the owners, admits there is still a question mark over his stamina.
"He's in great order. I've spoken to both Richards this morning and the plan is definitely to run on Saturday, as long as the ground is on the good side - he wouldn't want to run him over a mile on soft ground," Redvers told At The Races.
"I hope the trip won't be a problem. He's one of those horses that has so much speed you almost think he'd be better at six than a mile, but our long-term ambition for the horse is very much the Breeders' Cup Mile.
"We think he'll get the mile in America but we're not so sure he'd get it anywhere over here other than Goodwood on good ground.
"He's definitely been bought with a stud career in mind, but also as an investment and a racing prospect.
"Although I couldn't say for certain he'll stay in training next year, if we thought it was the right thing to do we might well give him another season, but if he fulfils his enormous potential this year then we might well retire him.
"It's very much up in the air at the moment."
