Blanc De Blanc earns Guineas entries Amo Racing’s American-bred Blanc De Blanc's (7/2f) name was put in the hat for classic contention today, having neatly landed Dundalk’s Patton Race for trainer Robson De Aguiar and jockey Donagh O’Connor. A debut January winner, the daughter of Not This Time quickened well in the home straight to score easily by three lengths from 81-rated Whatchadoin . Today’s race was downgraded by the Pattern Committee from ‘Listed’ status in 2024 but contained useful types, and afterwards Amo racing representative Ryan McElligott said "She learned plenty from the first run and you saw that there today. I think she was more professional and was more with it. That was a nice effort beating the colts, so I suppose we will raise our sights now. "She could go straight to a Guineas - we put her in the French, she is in the Curragh, and Newmarket closes on Monday so we will put her in that. I suppose you are entitled to be thinking of those, but whether you do a trial on the way or not, I don't know. "We don't know about turf yet but the sire’s progeny (Not This Time) are quite effective on turf, so I don't think turf will be a concern. She is exciting and Donagh (O'Connor) was very happy. He was really pleased with how she galloped out through the line, so I think we have plenty to look forward to. "I don't think 10 (furlongs) would be a problem." Quotes from Michael Graham
