If she was human Rainbow View would be a stroppy teenager, chucking down her school satchel and heading straight out to the sort of club you wouldn’t want your daughter in. One word from a parent and she would do the other thing. Threaten a smacked bottom and she’d be off to the child protection officer, knowing her rights. She is a head-tossing little madam who puts the x into minx, the original wild child. But she also inspires infinite patience because her strength of will is matched with exceptional physical ability. Given the right mood on the day, Rainbow View will confirm that by winning the first fillies Classic, the Stan James 1,000 Guineas, on 3 May for her trainer John Gosden and owner George Strawbridge.
Visiting a trainer’s yard is always fun at this optimistic end of the racing year. Serious questions are just beginning to be asked on the gallops.
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