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Harrington reports Hotazhell in good form after American trip

Hotazhell (near side) and Shane Foley Hotazhell (near side) and Shane Foley
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Jessica Harrington is hoping for a break in the current hot spell of weather as she plans her next move with Group 1 winner Hotazhell.

The son of Too Darn Hot touched off Delacroix in the William Hill Futurity Trophy at Doncaster last autumn and made a promising start to the current campaign when third to Field Of Gold in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas.

He’s been upped in trip on both outings since and didn’t enjoy the clearest of passages before staying on well into fourth when beaten less than two lengths in the Saratoga Derby earlier this month.

“He's been in really, really good form since he came back from America and I'm very happy with him. I'm not sure where he is going to go,” said the Moone trainer.

“He has a choice of going for something on Champions Weekend or to France. It'll depend on where it's less good to firm."

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.