Choisya Could Return to U.S. for Diana

The idea was to strike while the iron was hot, and Choisya  did just that April 12 when she won the Jenny Wiley Stakes (G1T) going 1 1/16 miles on the grass.

"She really took to everything the two weeks she's been here, and she's very happy," said John Clarke, assistant to trainer Simon Crisford.

Now a 5-year-old, Choisya brought a two-race win streak from grade 2 events in Dubai to Keeneland.

"She is a filly on the improve and when they are improving like that, just leave them alone and let them go about their business," Clarke said.

In the Jenny Wiley, Choisya received a ground-saving trip from Luis Saez. She made the lead at the top of the stretch and held off a late bid from favored Excellent Truth  to prevail by a half-length.

"She got the perfect trip and did everything right," Clarke said.

Choisya is scheduled to fly back to England April 14.

"She will probably get a little break and the plan is to come back for the race at Saratoga," Clarke said, referring to the $500,000 Diana Stakes (G1) at 1 1/8 miles July 12.

In her start prior to the Jenny Wiley, Choisya handled the 1 1/8-mile distance with a victory in the Balanchine (G2) in which she defeated Cinderella's Dream , the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) runner-up who won the Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1T) and Saratoga Oaks Invitational (G2) in the summer of 2024.