Andrew Nelis racing

Donnacha O'Brien reports his star filly Fancy Blue to be in "great shape" following her victory in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. Having provided the 22-year-old with a first Classic success of his fledgling trainer career in the French Oaks at Chantilly, the daughter of Japanese ace Deep Impact doubled her top-level tally on the Sussex Downs. Fancy Blue is likely to make her next appearance in either the Matron Stakes or the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12, although the Prix Vermeille has emerged as a possible alternative....                       Andrew Nelis racing 

Fancy Blue fended off fellow Irish raider One Voice to win the Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. Trained by Donnacha O'Brien, Fancy Blue gave the young handler a landmark first Classic success when lifting the Prix de Diane on her most recent start and she added to those gains with a gutsy performance. Magic Wand, trained by O'Brien's father, Aidan, set a steady pace up front and Fancy Blue sat on her heels throughout before Ryan Moore gave her the signal to go on..