'She's coming along the right way and strengthening up' - key quotes for 1,000 Guineas candidates

Charlie Appleby, trainer of Desert Flower and Verse Of Love
We've taken a few of the fillies on the grass gallops on Waterhall recently but Desert Flower has stayed at home as she enjoys her work at Moulton Paddocks so we've stuck to the same routine with her. She's wintered very well and whether she has a trial or not has yet to be determined. Verse Of Love has only recently returned from wintering in Dubai and she is also in the mix.
Barry Mahon, racing manager for Juddmonte, owner of Red Letter, Babouche and Tabiti
Red Letter looks the most likely to run in the Guineas. She’s in good form and as long as she keeps showing up well between now and then she’ll head to Newmarket. Babouche is more likely to go the six furlong route. She was a Group 1 winner at that distance last year so it makes sense to do that as she’s a fast filly. Tabiti could potentially run in a trial at Newbury or Newmarket, which will help pinpoint if she is a Classic filly or if we have to lower our sights.
Simon Crisford, joint-trainer of Arabian Dusk
She's wintered well and the plan is to take her to a trial, either at Newbury or Newmarket, to see where we are.
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