Irish Guineas Tilt For Bocca Baciata

Last weekend’s Listed Salsabil S. winner Bocca Baciata (Ire) (Big Bad Bob {Ire}) has been confirmed as a contender for the G1 Irish 1000 Guineas May 24 by trainer Jessica Harrington. The Flaxman Stables colorbearer will have to drop back two furlongs from her last-out victory, but Harrington did not express concern. 

“I think she showed enough speed the other day,” Harrington told At The Races. “We’ve lots of options and you’d imagine, being the size she is, that she will improve as the season goes on. She did well from two to three; I’m not sure if she grew but she filled her frame out and looks a lot stronger.” 

Harrington said Bocca Baciata came out of the Salsabil in good order. 

“She’s absolutely perfect–we took her out for a canter, [and] she was so well in herself,” the conditioner noted.