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Smith keeping options open for La Hacienda

La Hacienda and Harry Davies winning the Jenningsbet Northumberland Vase Handicap Stakes at NewcastleLa Hacienda and Harry Davies winning the Jenningsbet Northumberland Vase Handicap Stakes at Newcastle
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Trainer Matthew Smith is yet to decide on what the next target will be for recent Northumberland Vase Handicap winner La Hacienda.

The stable couldn't be in better form at the present time, with Dartan following up his recent Curragh success with a win over hurdles at Bellewstown at the weekend.

Regarding La Hacienda, the Meath based trainer said: "The boys are probably going to call down to me next week and have a chat and see (about targets).

"There are plenty of nice staying handicaps. We have a list of them and we will go through them. She's on 90 so we just have to figure it out.

"There's the Petingo over an extended mile and a half at Leopardstown (in September) and it could be an option, it is a nice pot."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.