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O'Brien wary of Legatissimo threat

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Aidan O'Brien admits Legatissimo could be a tough nut to crack in the Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes at Leopardstown next month.

The Group One event over a mile is shaping up to be a hot heat with 1000 Guineas and Nassau Stakes winner Legatissimo leading the charge for David Wachman.

O'Brien has a handful of possibles at this stage but identified Found and Fluff as two possible contenders for Ballydoyle.

Found won the Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh last weekend, while Fluff, who is a full-sister to Maybe, has had just one run, winning at Navan in April.

He said: "Found was very impressive at the Curragh at the weekend and we have Fluff who may run in the Matron.

"She has only run once, Navan was a long time ago but she's back in good shape and everything seems good.

"I know Legatissimo is going to be the one everyone has to beat. Hopefully she'll turn up and make it a great race for everybody."