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Harrington considering plans for Naylor

Jack Naylor (left)Jack Naylor (left)
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Jessica Harrington believes a possible distaste for travelling could have contributed to Jack Naylor's disappointing effort in the Yorkshire Oaks.

Having finished fourth in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and second in the Irish Oaks, the three-year-old headed to York as a major contender for Group One honours, but she could only manage sixth place.

Considering Irish Oaks winner Covert Love was only narrowly beaten on the Knavesmire, Harrington reasonably believes Jack Naylor did not run up to her best and wonders whether the left-handed York circuit also counted against her filly.

She said: "She's come home grand.

"We were a little bit disappointed on the day. Perhaps she doesn't travel that well and maybe she doesn't like going left-handed.

"Her two disappointing runs this year, in the Oaks at Epsom and at York, have been going that way and in England.

"She seems fine and we'll have a think about where we go next."