TORONADO FINE THE MORNING AFTER @Goodwood_Races

Richard Hannon junior reported QIPCO Sussex Stakes hero Toronado in fine form after his thrilling defeat of old rival Dawn Approach in Wednesday's Group One Glorious Goodwood showpiece.

 

"He has a little nick, but it's nothing," he said. "He's fine this morning, perfectly sound when he had a lead out and a pick of grass."

The Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville later this month was mooted as the next outing for the son of High Chaparral, but though it remains an option, it may no longer be the favoured one.

"The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and then the Breeders' Cup Mile are the two," said Hannon. "I would just love to see him run round two bends on fast ground. We could give him a rest now, and then pick him up again for Ascot. He's an easier horse to deal with than he used to be, hardier. But of course plans could all change.

"We want races that will make him a stallion, and he'll be in training next year if all goes well."