Lantern set for Winsili rematch Sky Lantern is likely to get the chance to exact revenge on Nassau Stakes winner Winsili in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Richard Hannon's 1000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes winner was caught in a pocket at Goodwood and could only finish fifth, but connections were convinced she stayed the 10 furlong-trip. Hannon's best colt Toronado enjoyed better luck earlier in the week in the Sussex Stakes, beating his old foe Dawn Approach, and he is also likely to head to Santa Anita. "Sky Lantern apart, the week could hardly have gone better. It was obviously nice to get our revenge on Dawn Approach with Toronado in the Sussex, and both the colt and the filly will probably end up in California for the Breeders' Cup, because both owners seem keen to go," said Hannon on www.richardhannonracing.co.uk. "Fast ground at Santa Anita would suit both and a two-turn mile should be perfect for Toronado, while at least we now know for certain that Sky Lantern stays the mile and a quarter, so she can be targeted at the Filly & Mare Turf if we decide to take the trans-atlantic route. "However, both the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on September 7 and the Sun Chariot at Newmarket three weeks later will be considered first, and it will probably be a case of 'any two from three'. "Like Toronado, she stays in training as a four-year-old, so we want to leave some juice in the lemon for next season. "The Nassau was frustrating because we know that Sky Lantern was the best filly in the race. Things became rough in the straight and Sky Lantern got the worst of it, but that is racing. She is fine, and we live to fight another day."
