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Fiesolana on Breeders' trail

Fiesolana and Billy Lee after winning the Matron at LeopardstownFiesolana and Billy Lee after winning the Matron at Leopardstown
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Willie McCreery is keeping Breeders' Cup options at Santa Anita open for his star mare Fiesolana.

While the Mile is the preferred race, Fiesolana is not guaranteed a place at this stage and the Filly & Mare Turf would be the alternative target.

"She's in great form. We're just getting all the travel arrangements ready for a tilt at the Breeders' Cup," said McCreery.

"The Mile is first choice, but we might not get in it, so we're keeping in both at the minute.

"She's bombing along. The weather here is quite warm for the time of year, so it's quite good for fillies. She seems happy with herself so we're going to give it a go.

"She's likely to fly out on Saturday."

Fiesolana has done connections proud, winning the Group One Matron Stakes in tremendous style in September and she was not disgraced when seventh to Olympic Glory in the Prix de la Foret at Longchamp earlier this month.