Updated 3:06pm 27 March 2012

No worries over Wootton Bassett’s stamina for the 2,000 Guineas, says champion jockey Paul Hanagan

CHAMPION jockey Paul Hanagan thinks Wootton Bassett has no problems over his stamina for next month’s 2,000 Guineas.

Richard Fahey’s unbeaten colt scored five straight victories as a juvenile, signing off by winning at the top level at Longchamp and also giving Hanagan his first Group One success.

Wootton Bassett is a best-priced 14-1 with most bookmakers for the colts’ Classic behind evens favourite Frankel.

And Warrington jockey Hanagan can’t wait to get back aboard the three-year-old this season as he looks to land a first Classis success himself

The champion jockey said: “I’ve sat on him a few times and he seems in great order, I really am looking forward to riding him again.

“We’re aiming at the 2000 Guineas and I’m not sure what the boss has said, but I think he’ll go straight there.

“He gives you absolutely everything and his temperament is A1, I could put my son on him he’s so straightforward and he just wants to win.

“I don’t think he’ll have a problem with a mile.

“There’s a bit of a question mark because he’s never run over it but I don’t think there’ll be a problem.

“To get my first Group One on him was very special.”

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