Tahiyra stamped her class on the Coolmore America "Justify" Matron Stakes at Leopardstown with a fourth Group One victory for Dermot Weld and Chris Hayes.Off the observe on a mid-season break since impressing within the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, Weld had introduced the Aga Khan-owned three-year-old alongside steadily for her autumn targets. Picture: Tahiyra …
Tahiyra stamped her class on the Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes at Leopardstown with a fourth Group One victory for Dermot Weld and Chris Hayes.
Off the observe on a mid-season break since impressing within the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, Weld had introduced the Aga Khan-owned three-year-old alongside steadily for her autumn targets.
Hayes had her within the good spot all through and having entered the flip for dwelling in fourth place, she arrived on the quarters of Zarinsk nonetheless on the bridle with solely Simply Lovely to catch.
She quickly quickened previous Paddy Twomey’s runner and Hayes was in a position to benefit from the closing half a furlong, saluting the gang as she crossed the road.
Tom Clover’s Rogue Millennium outran her 12-1 odds, closing into second, narrowly catching Simply Lovely, however neither have been a match for the 5-6 favorite as she gained by an eased-down size and 1 / 4.
“Irrespective of what number of Group Ones you are lucky in life to win, that can all the time go down as a particular one for us,” mentioned Weld.
“All of the strain was on this filly, she’d gained the (Irish) Guineas and gained at Royal Ascot. A few of the different fillies she’d crushed had fallen by the wayside, however she retains profitable.
“Leopardstown has been very fortunate for me and the best way to experience Leopardstown, like most tracks, is to only maintain it easy, to experience her with confidence.
“We knew there could be an excellent tempo on, they’re superb fillies and it was a wonderful renewal of the race, I am positive the time is sweet. She’s a really proficient filly.
“She was eight-10 kilos heavier as we speak than when she gained at Royal Ascot and I used to be simply very completely satisfied once I noticed Chris cruising there on the surface.
“I mentioned to only take your time and progressively get there, that is what he did.
“She’s a tremendous animal and I’ve an exquisite workforce and it is nice for them. We have tons to look ahead to together with her.
“I mentioned it was in the future at a time together with her and we’ll see how she comes out of the race. Clearly the Breeder’s Cup needs to be a risk and a call shall be made on whether or not she’s stored in coaching for subsequent 12 months. There’s tons to seems ahead to.”
Hayes added: “If you get alternatives like this, you possibly can’t miss. There’s plenty of religion and belief put into me for a filly like this and connections like these, Moyglare Stud and workforce Rosewell – it’s important to get it proper when it counts.”
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