Delegator on target for the Curragh

Delegator is 'very likely' to run in the Boylesports Irish 2000 Guineas.

Brian Meehan's colt, beaten a length and a half by Sea The Stars when ridden by Jamie Spencer in the Newmarket equivalent, was initially set to skip the Curragh Classic and head straight to Royal Ascot.

Plans have now been revised, though, with the Craven Stakes winner now geared towards a tilt at the Irish showpiece on May 23.

'Delegator has taken the Guineas very well and we would have to say that he is very likely to head for the Curragh, provided the ground is good,' said Meehan.

'In addition to the fact he is in such good form, we have to consider that the Royal Ascot ground could get quite firm. We could find ourselves with no place to go if we wait for the middle of June and then find conditions don't suit.'

Super Sleuth, an eyecatching third in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, is still under consideration for the Irish renewal 24 hours later - for which she would need to be supplemented.

Meehan is, however, leaning towards a trip to Chantilly for his Selkirk filly, who may run in the Group Two Prix de Sandringham on May 31.

'We are happy with Super Sleuth, and we have not ruled out a trip to the Curragh for the Irish 1000 Guineas,' added the trainer.

However, we are looking at the possibility of heading to Chantilly for what looks an attractive option of a Group Two.'