Trainer Jessica Harrington says it is fantastic to have a “live chance” of 1,000 Guineas success in the shape of Millisle.
The second British Classic of the season takes place at Newmarket on Sunday at 15:35 and Harrington, who will be watching the race from the comfort of her own home, looks to have a shot of winning the Group 1 contest for the first time.
Her charge, Millisle, recorded three victories from five outings last year, including the Juddmonte Cheveley Park Stakes at Racing HQ last September where she overcame Raffle Prize, who also runs in the 1,000 Guineas.
Roger Charlton's Quadrilateral is the leading contender with most bookmakers, but Harrington has full confidence in Millisle and believes there is a real opportunity to claim the spoils.
The Irish horse trainer said, as quoted by the Independent: “She is in great form. If you look at the Cheveley Park last year, the only thing she was doing was staying on.
“She didn't half change gears up the hill and ran right through the line. It's great to have a runner with a live chance.”
Harrington is also gearing up for the return of racing in Ireland, which has been pencilled in for Monday, June 8 and will be held behind closed doors for the time being.
