LISTEN, who has been disputing favouritism for the Stanjamesuk.com 1,000 Guineas, will miss the Newmarket Classic because of a setback and, according to trainer Aidan O'Brien, the daughter of Sadler's Wells is "unlikely" to make the Juddmonte Oaks for which she has been outright favourite.
The filly was slightly stiff when setting off on a canter on Monday morning and after being examined by vet John Halley the decision was taken to give her a month off.
O'Brien said: "That means she will miss the 1,000 Guineas and, as she won't be going to Newmarket, it is unlikely that she will make the Oaks. Hopefully, we will have her back for the second half of the season."
Exactly. Yet Ballydoyle release a statement which suggests the injury was picked up yesterday despite the fact that Kitty Matcham and Psalm have been having their odds trimmed for the last fortnight for the Guineas.Originally posted by Galileo@Apr 8 2008, 08:17 AM
The vibes have not been great about her in the last few weeks and she was not strong in the betting in comparison to a few of her stablemates. A shame none the less.
I think that or the fact she simply has not come to hand yet were the vibes earlier this week and before then.Originally posted by clivex@Apr 8 2008, 03:05 PM
Hmmmm... Ladbrokes again :suspect:
But maybe she simply hasnt trained on that well