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Suit pleasing connections ahead of Mile

Richard Hannon Jr is "very happy" with Strong Suit ahead of the Breeders' Cup Mile.

The son of Rahy has three wins in his last four starts going into Saturday night's Churchill Downs showdown - with the other a narrow defeat in third in the Prix Jean Prat.

Now he steps up to the very highest level to face the likes of Goldikova in Kentucky.

"He's in good form. We're very happy with him," Hannon Jr said. "He's going to be on the grass every day to try and get him turning. That shouldn't really be a problem. He's a pretty nimble horse and a good mover, but he'll get plenty of practice."

Hannon Jr, who saddled the veteran Paco Boy in the Mile last year, expects his new standout to figure things out pretty quickly.

"He's a pretty speedy horse and you need to have speed to get 'round here," Hannon said. "He's got plenty of that, he's a young horse and he should be able to adapt."